Description

Day 1 :
Arrive Dubrovnik
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 :
Dubrovnik
On a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy - one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free.

Day 3 :
Split
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. Enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral.

Day 4 :
Trogir and Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.

Day 5 :
Opatija, Postojna and Bled
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps.

Day 6 :
Bled
An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery.

Day 7 :
Ljubljana and Zagreb
Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city.

Day 8 :
Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to see the countryside.

Day 9 :
Zagreb
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Inclusions

• 8 nights in 4-star hotels
• Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 4 dinners
• Airport arrival and departure transfers
• Transport throughout in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling, service charges and hotel taxes

Hotel Description

Hotels in this package are subject to availability and exact properties will be confirmed once the package is booked.

Dates

Set departures:
22, 29 April 2017
6, 13, 20, 27 May 2017
3, 10, 17, 24 June 2017

Basic Conditions

• Standard terms and conditions apply
• Price is based on 2 people travelling together at all times and sharing in a double or twin room
• Normal 3rd passenger and child rates are applicable for additional guests
• Prices advertised exclude all domestic and international flights
• Prices advertised exclude any services, meals, drinks, tips, surcharges, levies and other costs not mentioned in the inclusions
• Prices advertised are correct at time of publishing and subject to increase or decrease without prior notice should the currency fluctuate or tariffs alter
• All travel offers are capacity controlled and are thus subject to availability at the time of reservation
• All advertised prices for the travel offers vary by date, departure city, and availability
• All advertised prices are on a per person sharing basis unless otherwise specified
• All travel offers are capacity controlled and are thus subject to availability at the time of reservation
• All travel offers are governed by specific terms and conditions of sale, which include advance purchase restrictions, minimum stay requirements, block-out travel periods and peak season surcharges
• Booking, change and cancellation conditions apply
• Passport & visa costs (if applicable) & items of a personal nature are also not included in the advertised price, unless otherwise stated
• Travel insurance is not included in the advertised price but is strongly recommended
• Extra nights may be required at passenger expense due to flight schedules