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.
(D)
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 Gavrilo Princip Museum. Afternoon
is free. (B)
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 (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 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
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 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
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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