BRAND NEW FOR 2027: Expedition Cruises!

From the mystique of Venice, to Slovenia’s and Croatia’s turquoise beaches and wild national parks, this Adriatic tour is heaven on earth. You are invited to travel with us through majestic mountains and past heroic river gorges. Historic villages, a beautiful mix of Italian, Austrian, and Baroque architecture, await. And of course, we must indulge in legendary local food and wine. This fascinating experience is the adventure of a lifetime.

Your local guide is with you every step of the way, introducing you to the indescribable wonders of the Adriatic. We travel in mini coaches with comfortable seats, air conditioning, and large windows that frame stunning views. With more flexibility than a standard-size coach, we are free to take the scenic back roads and more scenic routes. Prepare to be joyous on your Northern Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia—the Jewels of the Adriatic—vacation of a lifetime.

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Wine Tasting at the historic, eco-friendly Villa di Maser winery.
  • Orientation tour of Bassano del Grappa.
  • Locally guided tour of Rovereto, including Rovereto Castle, Italian Historical War Museum, and the Bell of the Fallen.
  • Tour of stunning Renaissance-era town, Belluno.
  • Unique wine tasting at Bassano del Grappa's Poli Grappa Museum.
  • Enjoy the crystalline water of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Tour of atmospheric Bled Castle.
  • Riding a locally-crafted pletna boat to Island of Lake Bled and Baroque Church of the Assumption.
  • Guided walking tour of enchanting Ljubljana, with funicular ride to Castle.
  • Postojna Caves with train through fascinating subterranean system.
  • Unique culinary experience in Rovinj.
  • UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Tour of Split's Roman and Venetian ruins and St. Anastasia's Cathedral.

Accommodations

1 Night

Elegant Venetian Style Hotel

2 Nights

Historic View Hotel

2 Nights

Magical Lake Shore Hotel

2 Nights

Legendary Countryside Retreat

1 Night

Luxurious Nature Resort

1 Night

Picturesque Garden Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Premium Mini-Coach Transportation with Professional Driver/Guide

Meals Included

  • Full Breakfast Each Morning
  • 2 Evening Meals
  • 3 Midday Meals

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Venice

Venice

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Available Dates

27 August - 05 September 2026

From $5,870 per person
Single Supplement $1,471

03 - 12 September 2026

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24 September - 03 October 2026

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08 - 17 October 2026

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22 - 31 October 2026

From $5,328 per person
Single Supplement $1,329

22 April - 01 May 2027

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13 - 27 May 2027

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10 - 19 June 2027

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26 August - 04 September 2027

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09 - 18 September 2027

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23 September - 02 October 2027

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14 - 23 October 2027

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Prices are per person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room. For solo travelers, a Single Supplement will be added to the price per person.

"Italy anniversary trip"

Jan Pepe

GA

Ellie did a fabulous job helping me put together the perfect trip for my clients. She paid such great attention to the details I sent her, and my clients said the trip was AMAZING! Thank you Ellie!!!

"mom and daughter trip"

Tracy Layton

Ireland

What an amazing trip! I chose Authentic because the itinerary sounded exactly what we wanted to see. But what made this the trip of a lifetime was our driver/guide, Colm Dunlea. He was absolutely incredible. The stories he told, the little side trips he took us on, the tips he gave us as we arrived in each of the towns/cities, the pictures he took and all of the extras he gave us were just so very much appreciated. I am forever grateful to Colm Dunlea for all he did. He was BRILLIANT!!!

"85th birthday gift celebration"

Patricia Slota

Montague Michigan

Our trip to Ireland was beyond amazing. Each day brought new vistas filling us all with the heart of this beautiful land, The accomadations were just magical and each one had a lovely history of its own. The tour itinerary was well designed to teach us about Irelands different areas and history. Special praise to our ProCar chauffer / guide, Mr. Declan Cummins for going way above to care for each traveler . ( We were a varied group.) He is a huge asset to your company, We all grew very fond of him by weeks end. Thank you all for creating this wonderful adventure. I'd do it over again in a heartbeat!

"Denmark Vacation"

Eric Jensen

Minneapolis, MN

My clients' 'Denmark in the Spring' trip exceeded expectations — from the seamless logistics to the curated experiences in both Copenhagen and Aarhus, every detail was thoughtfully arranged. Their drivers and guides were exceptional, bringing the destinations to life in ways they couldn't have discovered on their own. They returned home already dreaming of their next trip.

"Mom and daughter trip"

Jill Loveless

Wisconsin

My client and her mother contacted me about travel to Ireland. They wanted something private and special. I met my Authentic Vacations' sales rep the night before and decided to send in a request. Best decision ever! Lauren L. received my request and immediately sent me an email with a few ideas, we talked on the phone and within 2 days I had a winning itinerary.

Fast forward. My client emailed me on arrival day and was very pleased with the service. She emailed me again on the last day and raved about their driver Colm Dunlea.

Working with Authentic Vacations was effortless. I highly recommend them and plan to use their service again.

"Family Vacation"

Denise Ferraro

New York

As a travel advisor, this was the first Ireland trip I entrusted to Authentic Vacations, and they knocked it out of the park. The clients loved having a private driver, thought the hotels were ideal, and a castle stay was the perfect ending to the trip.

"Birthday Family Trip"

Joan Cook

Illinois

My group of 10 returned from a week in Ireland where I hired a driver through Authentic Vacations. Delcan went above and beyond as I had 2 80+ women in the group that could not walk long distances. He found wheelchairs at every venue. My clients said he was very kind and friendly. Thank you to Jennifer at Authentic Vacations who made this experience a memory of a lifetime.

"Family Adventure"

Loryl Haggard

Fort Thomas, KY

Amber M. does the best job bringing my ideas to life for my clients. She truly builds the best curated trips and makes me look like a rockstar. From start to finish - she is there every step of the way. Having her and Authentic's support is awesome! Thank you for another excellent adventure!

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