Few trails in Europe span such dramatic contrast as the Alpe-Adria — moving from the jagged limestone peaks of the Alps to the shimmering shores of the Adriatic. Hike past glaciers, emerald rivers, and haunting WWI battlefields before descending into the warm Mediterranean light of Trieste, guided by cave speleologists, curators, and mountain specialists along the way. Accommodation for this journey is arranged in hotels for a total of eight nights. Hotel stays are included throughout the itinerary, providing eight consecutive nights in hotel accommodation from arrival to departure, exactly as specified: Hotels (8 nts), with hotel lodging planned at each overnight stop.