Zagreb, Croatia´s capital and cultural center with a rich history
and 18th and 19th century Austro-Hungarian architecture
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Split built around Diocletian’s Palace
Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island
Dubrovnik, Croatia´s “Pearl of the Adriatic”
Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to get settled in or begin exploring. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner. Dinner included.
A morning sightseeing tour includes views of 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 more of the city, browse through the shops, or take an optional excursion to see the countryside.
Breakfast included.
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. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore more on your own. Later, gather for a dinner served at our hotel and overnight.
Breakfast and Dinner included.
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Continue traveling along the spectacular Adriatic coast, passing by old fishing
villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. A city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Finally, see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast included.
Day at leisure or you can join an optional tour to Hvar Island: We board the ferry in Split and set sail for Hvar. The town of Hvar has a unique cultural and historical heritage, plus a centuries-old tradition in tourism. A walking tour includes views of the 17th-century theatre, the 13th century Arsenal, and the central town square with the Cathedral. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery, famous for its collection of old art masters, including “Ingoli´s Last Supper˝. Afterward, we travel to
Stari Grad for some wine tasting. A ferry returns us to Split.
Breakfast included.
After breakfast, we travel to Dubrovnik, with its picturesque setting on the stunning Adriatic coast. After arrival a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector’s Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, and Sponza Palace. Next, see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, shop, stroll along the water’s edge, or simply relax and delight in your superbly scenic surroundings. Your evening is free to enjoy your way.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
At leisure or you can join an optional tour to Montenegro Travel to the The Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit the city of Kotor before returning to
Dubrovnik. Later, gather for a Farewell Dinner. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Bid farewell as you are transferred to Dubrovnik airport for your departure flight
Breakfast included.
Inclusion
Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik airport to the hotel
8 day/7-night guided tour featuring:
Centrally located first class hotels:
1 night in Dubrovnik
2 nights in Split
2 nights in Plitvice
2 nights in Zagreb
Buffet breakfast daily
A welcome reception in Zagreb (heavy hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
A farewell dinner in Venice (coffee or tea included)
Hotel taxes and service charges
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach
Professional English-speaking tour director
Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides
Admission included where indicated in bold letters
Luggage handling at the hotels
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Departure transfer from Zagreb to Zagreb airport
Tour spotlights:
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s “Pearl of the Adriatic”
Split’s Diocletian's Palace
Hvar, 13th century walls, a hilltop fortress and a cathedral
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Zagreb, Croatia’s cultural center with a rich history and 18th and 19th century Austro-Hungarian architecture
Special features:
Wine tasting on Hvar Island
Maraschino liquor tasting in Zadar
Exclusion
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Note
Hotels:
Dubrovnik: Lapad/Lacroma/Argosy (F) or similar
Split: Corner (F) or similar
Plitvice: Jezero (F) or similar
Zagreb: Sheraton/Westin (F) or similar
