Day
1, arrive Belgrade, Thursday
You
will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is
at leisure until meeting your fellow travelers at the
welcome cocktail.
Day
2, in Belgrade, Friday
Your
morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s main attractions:
the imposing kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated
at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic
Square and Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple,
the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s
Memorial. Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical
national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija.
(B, D)
Day
3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Saturday
After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight
to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Upon arrival, continue
by motor coach to Cetinje, the historical capital of
Montenegro located at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Then,
take a spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of Kotor,
the deepest fjord in Southern Europe, and along the
way view the towns of Risan and Kotor. Head towards
Croatia for dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)
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. (B)
Day
5, to Split, Monday
Depart
Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic
coast, past old shing 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
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 (B, D)
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
(B, D)
Day
8, in Bled, Thursday
A
sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town
with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched
on a cli 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
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 openair
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 (B, D)
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. (B)
Day
11, depart Zagreb, Sunday
After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure
flight. (B)
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