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Day 1, Depart USA Flight to Dubrovnki, Friday
Day 2, arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday
You will be met at the airport and transferred you to your hotel. The balance
of the day is at leisure. (D)
Day 3, 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 4, 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 (BD)
Day 5, 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 (BD)
Day 6, 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 (BD)
Day 7, 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 8, 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 (BD)
Day 9, 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 10, depart Zagreb, Sunday After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. B |