Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb -
11 days/10 nights
Day 1, arrive Belgrade,
Thursday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until meeting your fellow travellers 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; Republic Square and 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. 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 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. (B, D)
Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes,
Tuesday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the centre of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. 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. (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. Continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. (B, D)
Day 8, in Bled,
Thursday
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming lakeside town 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 open-air market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. (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, Parliament and 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)
First class hotelsRooms with private facilities
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
Arrival and departure transfers
Modern air-conditioned coach
Economy class flight Belgrade (Serbia)-Podgorica (Montenegro)
Professional Tour Director
Luggage handling
Sightseeing Tours Included:
Belgrade
Cetinje
Kotor
Dubrovnik
Split
Plitvice Lakes
Postojna Caves
Bled
Ljubljana
Zagreb
HOTELS:
Belgrade: Continental (F)
Dubrovnik: Lapad/ Argosy (F)
Split: President (F)
Plitvice: Jezero (F)
Bled: Park (F) / Golf (SF)
Zagreb: Regent Esplanade (DLX)
| TOUR K700 | |
| START | FINISH |
| 22-Apr | 2-May |
| 6-May | 16-May |
| 20-May | 30-May |
| 3-Jun | 13-Jun |
| 17-Jun | 27-Jun |
| 1-Jul | 11-Jul |
| 15-Jul | 25-Jul |
| 19-Aug | 29-Aug |
| 2-Sep | 12-Sep |
| 16-Sep | 26-Sep |
| 30-Sep | 10-Oct |
| 14-Oct | 24-Oct |
| CLOSED 28-Oct | CLOSED 7-Nov |
| PRICES: | |
| PPin twin: $ 2,849 | |
| Single room suppl.: $ 1233 | |
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