Embark on a captivating journey where ancient mosaics, world-class wines, and dazzling underground wonders await. From the treasures of Aquileia to the breathtaking caves of Postojna, experience the vibrant artistry and timeless allure of northern Italy and Slovenia.

Special Notes:

•If you have any food intolerances or special dietary needs, please contact the Regent Reservations Team at least 95 days prior to your departure. It is important that your land program extension reflects these details so our local vendors can ensure smooth and enjoyable dining experiences. Unfortunately, we are unable to make changes to menus on the day of the meal, so advance notice is essential.

•Due to the amount of walking, this program is not recommended for guests who have difficulty with walking or require use of mobility aids. Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Venice Airport. You are met outside Customs and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Trieste. Drive time is approximately 2 hours depending on traffic.

Check-in time is 3:00pm.

For guests with early arriving flights, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability upon arrival otherwise guests may leave luggage with Reception and begin to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure; any meals are on your own.

A Regent Seven Seas hospitality desk with English-speaking staff will be set up to welcome you. Time and location will be advised upon check-in.

Note: For couples or bookings with two or more guests, a private van will be used for the airport transfer, and a sedan will be used for solo travelers. Vans hold a maximum of four large suitcases and two carry on pieces and sedans hold up to two large suitcases and a carry-on. Should you have more luggage than this, a larger vehicle may be required with a surcharge.

Your hotel is a stylish 4-star luxury hotel in Trieste, part of the Starhotels Collezione, located on the seafront with views of the Gulf of Trieste, blending historic Mitteleuropean charm with modern comfort, offering elegant rooms and a gourmet restaurant.

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting an English-speaking tour guide in the hotel lobby for a guided visit to Miramare Castle, St. Giusto Cathedral, and a walking tour of Trieste, a cosmopolitan city where seaside promenades, historic cafés, and literary traditions offer a fascinating glimpse into its rich cultural tapestry.

Travel by coach along the Riviera Barcola to the Miramare Castle. Designed in the late 19th century by architect Carl Junker, the estate served as a former residence of the Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg and his wife Carlotta.

Following your visit to the castle, rejoin your motor coach for the journey to Colle Capitolino and the Hill of St Giusto. Here, you will visit the magnificent St. Giusto Cathedral. A significant symbol of the Christian community since the 5th century.

Admire commanding views of the city and the old castle of St. Giusto from this hilltop vantage point, before transferring to the heart of Trieste. A guided walk of the city will take you past the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò, the Galleria del Tergesteo, the Piazza Borsa, and the former Jewish Ghetto.

Your pleasant stroll takes you to the Teatro Verdi, the Café Tommaseo and the famous Roman Theatre. Built between the 1st and 2nd centuries, the impressive theatre accommodated 6,000 spectators.

Continuing on, you will reach the Piazza Unità d’Italia, Italy’s largest square overlooking the sea. Flanked by City Hall, government offices and the Lloyd Triestino Building, the square serves as both a picturesque gathering place and civic center.

Your introductory adventure concludes here, and you have the option of extending your time in the city center or walking back to the hotel independently.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

NOTE: This day involves extensive walking and approximately 70-80 steps, therefore it is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable shoes. On Sundays, church holidays and during weddings, tour groups are not permitted inside the church. Guides are not permitted inside to give explanations. Please dress conservatively. Ladies must cover their knees and shoulders, while gentlemen must wear trousers. Photography is prohibited inside Miramare Castle.

DAY 3

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting out for a guided visit to Aquileia, one of Italy’s most important Roman settlements, followed by a wine tasting and lunch at a local winery, where rolling vineyards, traditional cellars, and regional flavors provide an authentic taste of Friuli’s rich culinary and cultural heritage.

Travel by coach for approximately one hour to reach the city of Aquileia. Right from its foundation, in 181 BC, Aquileia was an important port due to its strategic location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Northern lands.

In addition to its reputation as a prominent trading port, Aquileia quickly became known as a vibrant center for art and craftsmanship. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Basilica, a stunning Romanesque structure featuring an extraordinary 4th-century mosaic floor, the largest of its kind in Western Christendom. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the ruins of Roman excavations, allowing you to experience this invaluable open-air museum firsthand.

The day continues with a guided visit to a local winery, where you will explore the winemaking process and indulge in a curated tasting of fine wines, offering a true taste of the region’s viticultural heritage. This will be followed by lunch, and at the end of the meal drive back to Trieste.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

NOTE:

•The Basilica of Aquileia may be closed without notice for masses and religious services. Bare shoulders and shorts are not allowed inside religious buildings.

DAY 4

After breakfast, settle any incidentals and check-out.

Today, your tour takes you across the border to neighbouring Slovenia where you'll visit the famous caves of Postojna.

Once there, start with an electric train that takes you deep into the cave.

After the train ride, continue on foot through the cave’s chambers, corridors, and halls. This part of the tour gives you the opportunity to explore the stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and other natural formations. You'll explore over 20 kilometres of caves and tunnels, carved by nature over thousands of years, leaving behind breathtaking stalactite and stalagmite formations. Sections of the cave are illuminated to create a stunning visual display, highlighting the rocks' translucence and giving the illusion of a cascading wall of water. A carefully designed walking path will guide you deep into the heart of the earth.

Embark on a captivating journey where ancient mosaics, world-class wines, and dazzling underground wonders await. From the treasures of Aquileia to the breathtaking caves of Postojna, experience the vibrant artistry and timeless allure of northern Italy and Slovenia.

NOTE:

•The ride lasts approximately 10 minutes and covers the initial long tunnels.

•The walking tour of the caves lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

•The walking tour involves uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces; sturdy footwear is recommended.

•The tour is not suitable for visitors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

•Some sections include stairs and narrow passages, so caution is advised.

•Not suitable for guests with claustrophobia or phobia of dark places/caves.

•The temperature inside the caves is approx. 8 degrees; hence, jumpers and jackets are suggested. It is possible to hire cloaks at the entrance, but there are limited numbers.

•For the sake of their own safety and protection of the environment, visitors must obey instructions of the staff at all times. During the train ride, visitors are not allowed to stand up, lean out, and jump on or off the train.

•No flash photography is admitted inside the Caves.

After the visit, re-board your private motor coach and proceed to the cruise terminal in Trieste for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Venice Airport

You are met outside Customs and luggage claim and transferred to your hotel

3:00pm Check in time at the hotel

Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed

Meals are on your own today

Overnight at the Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:30am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Meet your English-speaking guide and depart by coach towards Miramare Castle

9:00am Arrive Miramare parking lot and walk to the Castle

9:10am Visit of the Castle

10:20am Walk back to the bus

10:30am Depart for St. Giusto Hill

11:00am Arrive at the Cathedral and visit

11:40am Depart for Trieste city centre

12:00pm Arrive and start the walking tour

1:00pm End of the guided tour

Lunch on own

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste or similar hotel

DAY 3

7:30am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Meet your English-speaking guide and depart by coach towards Aquileia

9:20am Arrive Aquileia bus parking lot and walk to the Basilica and Roman Ruins

9:35am Arrive the Romans Ruins and Basilica and start the visit

11:45am Walk back to the motorcoach

11:30am Depart for the winery

12:00pm Arrive the winery for visit and tasting

1:00pm Lunch

2:30pm Depart for Trieste

3:30pm Arrive hotel in Trieste

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste or similar hotel

DAY 4

7:30am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

7:45am Settle any incidentals and check out

8:15am Drive to Postojna Caves

9:15am Arrive Postojna Caves and begin your visit

11:00am Re-board the motor coach and transfer to Trieste pier

12:00pm Approximate arrival at the port of Trieste for embarkation

What to Bring:

Light, loose closing that can be layered depending on the weather, umbrella, rain jacket, good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, casual elegant attire for evenings at the resort, camera, charger

Local Currency:

The currency in Italy is the Euro

USD are not widely accepted. It’s best to exchange some money or use credit cards (which are commonly accepted). ATMs are also widely available for cash withdrawals.

Electricity

Voltage: 220V, frequency: 50Hz

Plug Type: Type C, F, and L (two or three round prongs)

Adaptors: Guests traveling from the US will need an international travel adaptor for their devices

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid for at least six months after travel

ETIAS Authorization:

Non-EU visitors from visa-exempt countries (including U.S. and Canada) will need an ETIAS travel authorization.

Other Nationalities: Check with the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country for specific requirements.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Accommodation:

Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste

Address: Riva del Mandracchio, 4, 34124 Trieste TS (Italy)

Phone: +39 040 77941

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Please Note:

•Dress modestly when visiting religious sites (e.g., churches).

•Tipping in restaurants is appreciated but not mandatory (typically around 5-10%).

•Be aware that many streets in historic areas have cobblestones; comfortable walking shoes are essential.

•Free Wi-Fi is available in many hotels and public areas, but a portable Wi-Fi hotspot may be helpful for continuous internet access.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at the Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste (subject to change) – Superior Sea View Room

•Touring and entrance fee as per itinerary

•Private airport transfer on Day 1

•Lunch and wine tasting on Day 3

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (individual of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals not listed in the itinerary

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry, and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements, or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $2,799 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Discover Ljubljana, one of Europe’s greenest and smallest capitals, on an enlightening walking tour through downtown, with a visit to Ljubljana Castle and by exploring the surrounding countryside and gorgeous Lake Bled.

Note: This program begins in Ljubljana, Slovenia and ends in Trieste, Italy where guests will embark the ship. Guests will need to fly into the Ljubljana Jože Pucnik Airport (LJU) for the start of the program.

DAY 1

After arriving at the Ljubljana Airport, you will be met outside Customs and transferred to your hotel with the assistance of an English-speaking representative. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure, so you may want to consult with the hotel’s hospitality desk for recommendations.

Check-in at your hotel is 3:00p.m. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Meals will be on your own today.

DAY 2

Following breakfast in the hotel, you will meet the guide in the lobby and begin a comprehensive walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Although relatively small for a capital city, Ljubljana is full of attractions, many of which you will see while meandering through the historical downtown. Highlights include the central Farmers Market, Town Hall, Ljubljana Cathedral, Three Bridges, National Library and Preseren Square.

In time, you will ride the funicular to Ljubljana Castle with the English-speaking guide. Looming over the city for about 900 years, the castle offers spectacular views. You may also browse the castle’s Slovenian history exhibition and unusual puppet museum.

After returning to the hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

Note: The walking tour of Ljubljana is rated as an easy walk, especially in the pedestrian zone of the city. The city center is small, and the distances covered are small. The sightseeing tour is accessible by wheelchair. The tour also includes the funicular ride to the castle hill and the visit to Ljubljana castle. The funicular is accessible, and the castle is partly accessible.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Lake Bled, an absolutely gorgeous setting in the Julian Alps. The building that you will see rising above the lake’s sole island is the Assumption of Mary Church.

Bled Castle sits atop a precipice above the lake. While meandering through the medieval castle during free time, you may see its Gothic chapel, wine cellar, replica Gutenberg wooden press and museum, where a 6th-century peacock brooch is one of the many artifacts on display.

Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then return to Ljubljana.

Once you return to the hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 4

Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, transfer to Postojna Cave, the second-largest cave system in Slovenia. You will ride through the cave on a small railway that has been operating for nearly 150 years. Later, discover the flavors of Slovenia at lunch.

Afterward, you will transfer to the port of Venice where you will check in for the cruise and drop off your luggage.

Note: Bled Castle and Postojna Caves are accessible for wheelchairs as long as there is someone to push the wheelchair. There is a slight ramp to enter the castle.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at Ljubljana International Airport

Meet and Greet and transfer to your hotel

3:00pm Check-in at the hotel

The remainder of the day is at your leisure with meals on your own

Overnight at Hotel InterContinental or similar

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:30am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby to begin your city tour

10:00am Entrance to Ljubljana Castle with funicular

12:00pm Remainder of the day at your leisure

Lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at Hotel InterContinental or similar

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby to begin an excursion to Bled

10:00am Bled Castle tour

12:30pm Transfer to Radovljica

1:00pm Lunch at local Michelin rated restaurant

3:00pm Depart from Radovljica

4:00pm Return to your hotel

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel or similar

DAY 4

7:00am Breakfast

8:00am Check out

8:15am Meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel

8:30am Departure for Postojna

10:00am Entrance to the Postojna cave by Electric Train (group tour with on spot guide)

12:00pm Lunch in Postojna Cave Mansion Restaurant or similar venue

1:30pm Departure for the port of Trieste

3:00pm Approximate arrival to the port of Trieste

Expected Weather

April: average temperature: min 4, max 15 degrees Celsius. Expect rain.

May: average temperature: min 9, max 20 degrees Celsius

June: average temperature: min 12, max 24 degrees Celsius

July and August: average temperature: min 14, max 27 degrees Celsius

September and October: average temperature: min 11, max 22 degrees Celsius

What to Bring

Clothing that can be layered to suit the temperature, good walking shoes, warm jacket, and pants for the Postojna cave (constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius), hat, sunscreen, umbrella, camera, chargers, medications, and toiletries.

Local Currency

Euro

Electricity

In Slovenia, the power plugs and sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. This socket also works with plug C and plug E. We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required. As entry requirements vary by nationality, we recommend that guests check with their local Slovenian Embassy for any visa or other travel requirements for your nationality.

Accommodation

Hotel InterContinental

Slovenska cesta 59, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at Hotel InterContinental or similar - Classic Room

•Breakfast daily

•3-course lunch on Day 3 and 4 with drink package (1 glass of wine or 1 small beer or 1 soft drink + 0.5 liters of water) per person

•Porterage (1 piece per person)

•Meet and greet service with English-speaking guide assistance at the Ljubljana airport

•Hospitality desk at the hotel on the first day

•Transfer from the airport to the hotel with luggage

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary: Postojna cave, Bled castle and Ljubljana Castle with a funicular ride

•Full-day English-speaking guide and transportation for tour from Ljubljana to Postojna and then the port of Trieste

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Meals or beverages not listed above

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel, and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs occasionally. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements, or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Price: $3,499 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.