Croatia and Slovenia Express: Zagreb to Split

( 5 Star )

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Saturday departure

On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travellers tonight at Welcome reception at your hotel.

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.

After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city centre 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 Bled.

An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travellers 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.

The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes.

After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split.

In the morning, 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. The rest of the day is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy the beach.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Dubrovnik airport.

Inclusion

• First class hotels.
• Arrival transfer Zagreb airport to hotel on day 1.
• Departure transfer hotel to Dubrovnik airport on day 10.
• Breakfast daily and four dinners.
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach.
• Professional Tour Director throughout.
• Luggage handling (1 pc per person).
• Whisper technology enhanced touring.
• Service charges and hotel taxes.

Exclusion

International / Domestic Airfare.
Airport Tax.
Passports / visas.
Tips to your Tour Director, tour driver, and local city guides.
Laundry, beverages, food not on the regular hotel menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant).
Optional excursions.
Other expenses of a personal nature.
Prices, including taxes and fees, are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure.

Note

Hotels Used
• Zagreb: Westin (F)
• Bled: Kompas (F) or Bled Rose (F)
• Plitvice: Jezero (F)
• Split: Hotel Corner (F)

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
• Zagreb
• Bled
• Postojna Cave
• Plitvice Lakes
• Split
• Dubrovnik

Note:
• GGTS reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip.
• Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.