Day
1, arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday
You will be met at the airport and transferred
to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.
(D)
Day
2, 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. (B)
Day
3, 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 (B, D)
Day
4, 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 (B,
D)
Day
5, 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
(B, D)
Day
6, 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. (B)
Day
7, 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 Halland Robba’s Fountain. Then,
continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia.
189 km (B, D)
Day
8, 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. (B)
Day
9, depart Zagreb, Sunday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
departure flight.(B)
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