Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

From small-group & private tours to cooking classes, private transfers, the best hotels, and accommodations – we curate the most incredible authentic experiences through Europe for the entire family.  No matter if your travelers’ ages range from 5 to 75, we will make sure that everyone is comfortable and enjoying the journey while creating life-long lasting memories.

Here are some of the experiences our clients have enjoyed during this trip. All activities can be customized to match our clients’ preferences.

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Day 1 

Arrival to Venice, a city where light and water combine to create a restless magic that has romanced millions of people over the centuries. Private transfer to your hotel. After a long trip hotel amenities will help you to relax and rejuvenate. Overnight in Venice.

Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 2

Buongiorno, Venice. Your First Morning as Mr. & Mrs. on your honeymoon.

Explore this beautiful town with the love of your life. In the evening enjoy romantic gondola ride for two. Board your private gondola and immerse yourself in this ancient Venetian tradition. On this unique exploration of the Venetian romantic canals, unwind and relax into the gentle rhythms and movements of the Grand Canal, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city. This charming tour will take you one step closer to the romantic facades of Venice and will enable you to understand what it was to be truly Venetian.

At the end of your romantic ride, disembark at the picturesque Campo Santa Maria del Giglio and after a short 10 minutes’ walk, you reach your destination top rated Venetian restaurant located close to Saint Marks, which offers traditional and international cuisine, and is renowned for its high standard of food and excellent service. Take your seat and enjoy a fresh and sparkling glass of Prosecco. Delight in a four course meal to as part of this hopelessly romantic evening event, accompanied by a select local wine, water and coffee to conclude. A very special evening for all of you romantics at heart! Overnight in Venice.

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Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 3

Today you will take a ferry ride from Venice to Rovinj. On the magnificent coast of Istria (Croatia), right below the Lim Fjord, is the most romantic place in the Mediterranean! The town of Rovinj is the right destination for all of you seeking a sentimental atmosphere of the times that have forever gone by. In the Mediterranean, you can find it here, in the town that has begun its romantic life on an island, its restricted area resulting in crowded houses, narrow streets and small squares, still untouched by modern urbanism. Private transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Rovinj.

Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 4

Istria is indeed a feast for the eyes. Its streams flow to the sea through deep valleys and gullies which bring to mind the ancient local myths about giants. Rolling hills overlook the fields and valleys with little towns perched on the peaks, recalling some old paintings. The view is splendid: white-topped mountains, lush wheat fields, plateaux, valleys, vineyards and olive groves on hillsides, and, finally the sea.

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Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

After breakfast meeting with the local guide and start your exploration of the city of Rovinj. A professional tour guide will introduce you to all the hidden beauties of Rovinj, especially its Old Town, which is one of the most frequent motives of Istria and Croatia on postcards and brochures. The stone streets and old squares are occupied by artists who exhibit their works there and create new ones in the galleries. A walk by the coast reveals the charm of the old fishing town. Continue to Pula for sightseeing, you will take a walking tour of this beautiful city and its magnificent Roman monuments, which include the immense amphitheater with its grand stone arches, Arch of the Sergii and the Temple of Augustus, one of the finest Roman temples outside Italy.

The highlight of the day will be exclusive truffle dinner in Motovun, a city-monument, an ancient Istrian acropolis city situated on the top of a 277 meter-high hill whose current appearance originates from the Middle Ages, the 12th and 13th century and very famous region for truffle hunting. After dinner departure back to Rovinj. Overnight in Rovinj.

Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 5

After breakfast departure to National Park Plitvice Lakes. One of the top tourist attractions and an absolute must see destination in Croatia is Plitvice Lakes National Park-it’s Mother Nature at her best. Meeting with the local guide and NP Plitvice Lakes sightseeing. The beauty of the National Park lies in its sixteen lakes, inter-connected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and rare bird species. Take a walk through this heaven on earth. Enjoy scenery of beautiful waterfalls and untouched nature. And don’t forget to make a wish under the largest waterfall as it is supposedly making your wishes come true.

Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

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After you discover NP Plitvice you will continue to Zadar, a Mediterranean heaven situated in the heart of the Adriatic. The town itself is a medieval walled city on the Adriatic Sea in Northern Dalmatia.

The Old Town is small, but pretty with roman ruins, a harbor and unique attractions such as the Sea Organ. According to Albert Hitchcock Zadar is the city with the most beautiful sunset in the world and you will have a chance to be a part of it. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Finish your day watching the sunset with your loved one. Can a sunset get any better than sitting by the sea, listening to the splashing waves and admiring the colorful sky while at the same time holding the hand of your dearest? In Zadar it can! Simultaneously with the „most beautiful sunset in the world” the lighting elements installed in a circle turn on, and, following a particularly programmed scenario, they produce a marvelous, exceptionally impressive show of light in the rhythm of the waves and the sounds of the Sea organs. Overnight in Zadar.

Day 6

After a leisurely morning breakfast, you will begin your Zadar sightseeing tour. Starting at the ancient Forum, we will visit the beautiful church of St. Donat symbolizing the city of Zadar. Then onto St. Anastasia, monuments and palaces, all the while learning all about the rich history of this beautiful old town. In the afternoon embark on a private boat and cruise around Zadar archipelago, discover hidden beaches, caves, local islands and secret places. Did you know that Zadar County in Croatia has more than 100 islands? In front of the town Zadar, there is the island Ugljan with its great beaches. Enjoy the amazing views of the town of Zadar from a boat ride with a private skipper and go for a swim on the island’s amazing beaches. After your sea adventure fall in love again and experience the most romantic beach dinner reserved just for you.

Spend the night of your lifetime in your very own private candle-lit beach. Romantic dining with an array of flavors accompanied by pastel skies transitioning to bright moonlit stars. It is the time for just the two of you and your own private beach. Enjoy. Overnight in Zadar.

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Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 7

Olives, indigenous aromatic plants, brilliancy of white stone against the verdant vegetation, and the towering mountain massif of Biokovo, whose spurs reach all the way to the sea – yes, this is indeed an exceptional part of the country, and its beauty is made all the more enchanting by numerous historic events, monuments, and cultural manifestations.

In the year 305, the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the entire world at that time, decided to build his leisure time abode – in which he intended to spend the rest of his life. He had no doubt as to exactly where to build it, the very heart of Dalmatia, in the bay of Aspalathos. It’s well protected from the sea by the islands of the Split archipelago, and defended on its landward side by high mountains, this allowed Diocletian to create a special point on the map of the Adriatic: the future city of Split.

Private transfer to your hotel in Split. Today, you can relax or take a walk through Split’s vibrant streets. Overnight in Split.

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Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 8

After breakfast embark on a boat and start your adventurous boat ride to Island Brac, the biggest island in Dalmatia. The island is also known for its olives and istone cutting tradition; Brac stone was used in building Diocletian’s palace and some also say that Brac limestone was used in building the White House. Island Brač is also known for its Golden Horn Beach, famed beach in Bol, is perhaps the best known and the most beautiful beach in Croatia. But as locals like to say, it isn’t the only beach here. The entire south side of the island of Brač is dotted with gorgeous pebble beaches Its highest peak, Vidova Gora, is at 778 m, and it makes Brač the highest of all Adriatic islands. Enjoy morning on the beach and continue cruise to Hvar, the sunniest island in Croatia.

Hvar is a visual feast for lovers of architecture and it looks like “an open air gallery” for every style which is waiting to be discovered. Return back to Split. Overnight in Split.

Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 9

After breakfast departure to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Private transfer to your hotel and check in. Afternoon at leisure.

Dubrovnik lies in the extreme south of Croatia, basking in glorious Mediterranean sunshine for much of the year. A fairytale fortress of beautiful Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance churches, aristocratic palaces, redroofed townhouses, magnificent monasteries and fascinating history, it is almost impossible to feel anything but uplifted and inspired here. Wander the bustling boutiques, markets and bars, savor freshly-caught seafood while gazing out to sea at sunset; walk along the iconic walls, or take a cable car up to Mount Srđ for the most spectacular views in all of Dubrovnik. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town and its towering walls rise above a 13th-century main street that literally sparkles in the sun. No wonder so many consider Dubrovnik a precious gem. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

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Honeymoon in Venice, Italy and Croatia

Day 10

Today you will get a chance to cook together as a married couple and to learn all about Dalmatian cuisine. Cooking class in Dubrovnik countryside is exclusive gourmet experience for all foodies.

Our mission in cooking is quite simple – fresh, local and delicious food. Pick your ingredients right from the garden and enjoy preparing it with your loved one. Choose wild spices, dug your fingers together into the bread mixture, lick some olive oil and blend it into a rural ambience. We are going to a typical family country home near Dubrovnik where you’ll have an opportunity to prepare traditional meals that were cooked years ago and are still cooked today. Your hearty hosts will meet and greet you with a welcome drink, equip you with all that you need and show you the right steps of Dubrovnik cuisine. Cooking is good for your health and your relationship. Its fun, creative, challenging, and something that will always result in something delicious. Take a part of Croatia to your new home after returning back. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

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Day 11

Explore the wonders of Dubrovnik’s Old City Centre, a UNESCO heritage site and one of the most important living historical monuments in this part of Europe. Your expert guide will take you around this magical medieval town full of legends and give you a glimpse of the incredible history that makes Dubrovnik such a unique city. Discover Dubrovnik City Walls (UNESCO HERITAGE SITE) and enjoy a unique view of the Old Town of Dubrovnik including its narrow streets and small squares. In the late afternoon embark on a private boat and enjoy an unforgettable, romantic sunset while gently sailing between Dubrovnik and the Elafiti Islands where lovely table will be waiting for you. Nearly every sunset in Dubrovnik area is amazing and different, and the sea is usually calm, perfect for evening sailing.

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Close your eyes and think of Mediterranean. Imagine the bluest sea, and beautiful untouched islands with old olive, fig, cypress and orange trees… Imagine the sunlight on your face and the smells, the sounds… and the secured bays, secret beaches, the forest… Open your eyes. Welcome to Sipan, this Dubrovnik Island hides its exciting history, and it can’t wait for you to hear its legends. But, among its many secret treasures there’s one particular well-hidden pearl. A couple of miles across the water loom and massive mountains of the Croatian mainland, you’ll find a little paradise on earth…The crystal blue sea will make you feel whole again, and the fresh breeze will remind you what’s life really about.

If you’re looking for an escape from the noise, bustle and crowds of the city, you will find your serenity here. This is restaurant BOWA, a secret garden of delights for all senses and a small world of its own. As the sun goes down, the moon rises and stars appear in the sky. The lighthouses, Dubrovnik city and Zaton Bay lights will show us the way back.

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Day 12

Private transfer to Dubrovnik airport. Fly out of Croatia.

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Here are some “extras” I can help you with to make your travel experience seamless.
Want to arrange for a special anniversary dinner, catamaran day trip, or a private, pre-opening museum tour for your family? You got it.
Private, luxury transfers: relax and enjoy your vacation without worrying about driving in a foreign destination after a long transatlantic flight. We can arrange for a luxury car with drivers that have knowledge of each destination.
Unmatched culinary experiences: Looking for a reservation at a specific Michelin-star restaurant or a private walking food tour, wine tasting, or whiskey experience? We can help.
A digital itinerary on an app that’s available even when your phone is offline. The app includes all activities, vouchers, and confirmations. You never have to worry about losing your printed travel documents again.

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