18 Day Enchanting Lakes of Italy & Slovenia with Croatia Small Ship Cruise

Price based on tour starting 1 October 2027

Extra charges apply for:

• 17 September 2027 ($300pp)
• 9 June 2028 ($500pp)
• 14 July 2028 ($500pp)
• 11 August 2028 ($500pp)
• 8 September 2028 ($700pp)
• 29 September 2028 ($300pp)

Price based on departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Adelaide ($200pp)

Itinerary
Our tour is carefully designed to give a real insight into the highlights, culture, and beauty of Europe. Each day will be different, with a combination of sightseeing and free time to explore or take a breather as you wish.

Croatia Small Ship Cruise
Discover Croatia’s spectacular Dalmatian Coast aboard the MS Splendid, an intimate small ship carrying approximately 38 guests. Relax on the spacious sun deck, enjoy daily swim stops in crystal clear Adriatic waters and explore some of Croatia’s most beautiful islands and coastal towns. Onboard facilities include an air conditioned restaurant and lounge, outdoor seating areas and a swim platform for easy access to the sea.

Cabin Information
Choose from Lower Deck, Main Deck or Upper Deck cabins, ranging from approximately 8-14 sqm. All cabins feature private ensuite facilities, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi (subject to availability) and daily cabin servicing.

• Lower Deck Cabins feature porthole windows and offer excellent value.
• Main Deck Cabins are conveniently located with larger windows.
• Upper Deck Cabins enjoy a premium position with opening windows and enhanced views.

Important Information

• Port and tourist taxes of €60 per person are payable locally onboard.
• Blue Cave and Mljet National Park entrance fees are not included.
• Cabin allocation is based on the category booked and subject to availability.
• Cruise itinerary and swimming stops may vary due to weather and sea conditions.

Pace & Fitness
A moderate level of fitness is required. You are required to move about unassisted, including boarding and exiting/disembarking vehicles and other forms of transportation, walking up and down flights of stairs, and navigating occasional uneven or steep terrain. This trip is not suitable for travellers’ requiring wheelchair, mobility scooters or specialised facilities. Other walking aids may be permitted if you are able to move independently and keep pace with the group. Please note that there will be a fair amount of walking and some locations will have stairs. If you have any health concerns, let us know when booking so we can help confirm if this trip is suitable for you.

Transfers
Arrival and departure transfers are not included in this tour.

Meals 
Please notify us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements and allergies. We will pass on your requirements but cannot guarantee that they can be met as certain choices may be limited or not catered for.

Baggage
Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. Excess baggage is not permitted. A light day bag or backpack is permitted on the coach. Porterage is not included, and you are required to carry your own bags. Luggage and personal effects are your own risk, and we hold no liability for lost or damaged belongings.

It’s best to pack everything you’ll need during your train journey in carry-on sized luggage and/or a duffel bag. The cabins have plenty of space for your belongings, but they don’t comfortably fit larger sized luggage. Your larger pieces of luggage can be checked in and placed in the luggage carriage and will only be available for collection at the end of the journey.

Group Size
This holiday will proceed with a minimum group size of approximately 10 people and a maximum group size of approximately 24 people. If the tour does not operate due to minimum numbers, you will be offered a credit or an alternative date.

The Cruise is not exclusive to My Touring guests. The vessel accommodates a maximum number of 40 passengers, with up to 24 travelers from your My Touring group.

Sustainability
As part of our commitment to more sustainable travel on our tour, we’re taking steps to reduce single-use plastics. We encourage all guests to bring a reusable water bottle and make use of the potable water refill stations available on our coaches throughout the journey. Alternatively, you can purchase a bottle in destination to re-use.

Hotels / Cruise

• Milan, Italy – Klima Hotel Milano Fiere 4* or similar
• Venice, Italy – Hotel Antony Palace 4* or similar
• Kranj, Slovenia – Elegans Hotel Brdo 4* or similar
• Plitvice, Croatia – Lyra Hotel Plitvice 4* or similar
• Croatian Adriatic Coast & Islands – MS Splendid premium cruise or similar
• Dubrovnik, Croatia – Hotel Valamar 4*or similar (which one)
• Athens, Greece – The Stanley Hotel 4* or similar

Note: Accommodation is subject to change and will be confirmed in your final documents 30 days prior to departure.

MS Splendid Features – Call to Upgrade

• Intimate small ship carrying approximately 38 guests
• Spacious sun deck with loungers
• Air conditioned restaurant and lounge
• Outdoor seating areas
• Swim platform for easy sea access
• Daily swim stops in Croatia’s crystal clear Adriatic waters

Important Information

• Port and tourist taxes: €60 per person is payable locally onboard
• Blue Cave and Mljet National Park entrance fees are additional
• Cabin allocation is based on the category booked and subject to availability

MS Splendid Cabin Information

Choose from comfortable Lower Deck, Main Deck or Upper Deck cabins ranging from approximately 8 to 14 sqm. All cabins feature private ensuite facilities, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer and modern amenities to ensure a relaxing Adriatic cruising experience.

A single supplement from $3200*pp is payable in addition to the twin share price for solo occupancy.

Please Note: Solo traveller cabin allocation is only available on certain departure dates, subject to specific cabin allocations and availability.

Exclusions
Meals not stated, drinks on meals, optional tours, travel insurance (strongly recommended), tipping, personal expenses and anything not explicitly specified are at your own expense.

Payment
A first deposit from $499 per person is required to secure your booking. A second deposit (partial payment) is due 10 months before departure – the amount to be advised at the time of booking. The final balance will be due 5 months before departure. Full payment is due at the time of booking for departures within 5 months.

Triple Share
Triple share is not available.

Child
This tour is best enjoyed by adult travellers and is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Children 12 years and above are subject to the adult price and must be accompanied by an adult.

Price
Surcharges may apply for select travel periods and departure cities. Prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to availability, change, cancellation or withdrawal without notice. All prices are in Australian dollars per person twin share unless stated otherwise.

Change & Cancellation Fees 
Changes for any reason will incur a fee of $110 per person per change in addition to any travel service provider fees. Cancellation for any reason will incur a fee of $550 per person in addition to any travel service provider fees. Travel service provider fees for the tour and air components of the package are dependent on the date of the change or cancellation as follows:

• 0-29 days before departure 100% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 30-60 days before departure 65% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 61-99 days before departure 50% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 100-180 days before departure 30% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 181+ days before departure 10% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

Airfares are generally non-refundable but any refundable ticket taxes will be returned. Full details of the change and cancellation fees is outlined in the Terms & Conditions available on our website.

Deviation
Any request to deviate from the original dates or routing, including early arrival and stay behind, is subject to a flight deviation fee from $150 per person plus applicable airfare and tax difference. Packaged tour extensions are not subject to the deviation fee (applicable airfare and tax difference may still apply) if booked according to the original advertised dates and routing.

Accommodation
Our hotels names provided are a guide to the standard you can expect. Hotels are subject to change and final hotel details will be confirmed in your documentation 30 days prior to departure.

Tipping
Tipping of local driver/guides is entirely at your own discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is always appreciated as a gesture of thanks for excellent service and local insight provided throughout your journey.

Port & Tourist Taxes
Croatia cruise port and tourist taxes of €60 per person are payable locally onboard.

Flights
The flights included in your package are based on a specific predetermined airfare allowance. Should there be a significant increase in airfares, fuel levies, taxes or government fees at the time of booking flights, then an airfare supplement may be imposed. The flights team will discuss options with you prior to ticketing, should this situation arise. Flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. No show of any flight sectors will result in the automatic cancellation of all onward flights by the airline.

Fuel
In the unlikely event of a significant increase in fuel costs levied by third-party air, land and cruise transportation operators before travel, a fuel supplement may be passed on to the customer.

Documentation
Final documentation will be emailed 30 days prior to departure.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. Ask our holiday experts for great coverage options.

Force Majeure
Force majeure means any natural disaster, accident, fire, act of God, act of war, terrorism, legally binding judgment, injunction, action of a court or other relevant authority, emergency, unplanned repairs, maintenance, strike, industrial dispute, work ban, blockade or picketing, travel ban, pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease, or other event beyond our reasonable direct or indirect control. In case of force majeure or other extraordinary event that prevents safe travel, the supplier reserves the right to adjust, postpone or cancel the trip.