Day
1, arrive Sarajevo, Thursday
You will be met at the airport and transferred
to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome
dinner.
Day
2, in Sarajevo, Friday
Sarajevo, capital of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, has been influenced by a number of
cultures and civilizations. On your city tour,
visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas
Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque,
Olympic Stadium and Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum.
Afternoon is free.
Day
3, to Dubrovnik, Saturday
A drive through the marvelous gorge of the Neretva
River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the
Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts
on the 16th century stone bridge. Dinner and overnight
in Dubrovnik. 286 km
Day
4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik"
this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower
Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace.
You will also 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.
Day
5, to Split, Monday
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular
Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and
new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring
the historic inner city, built around the Roman
Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural
Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman
heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures,
Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral.
227 km
Day
6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of
artistic activities. Scholars from around the
world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn
inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Upon arrival, have your camera ready and 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. 317 km
Day
7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday
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
the fantastic subterranean world by miniature
electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled,
beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. 352 km
Day
8, in Bled, Thursday
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,
perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance
of the day is at leisure for optional activities,
such as visiting the small island in the middle
of the lake.
Day
9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana,
the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant
sights of the old city centre: the picturesque
Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges,
both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik,
Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then,
continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia.
189 km
Day
10, in Zagreb, Saturday
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the
historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church,
St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the
Parliament and the 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 the countryside.
Day
11, depart Zagreb, Sunday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
departure flight.
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