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Surround yourself in the greens and blues of this exhilarating vacation! Discover the lush forests and countryside of Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea along the Croatian coast. Add to this the breathtaking natural wonders of Postojna Caves, Plitvice National Park, and the Neretva Gorge, as well as man-made splendors of the Ljubljana, Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik historical city centers. See the rebuilt Mostar Bridge and Sarajevo, famous for its unique blend of cultures. Also visit Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, before returning to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s gateway to the Alps—a magnificent vacation!
Day 1 ARRIVE IN LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of Ljubljana, the Slovenia capital with a strong Alpine/Austrian architectural flavor. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Dinner) Day 2 LJUBLJANA–POSTOJNA CAVES–ZADAR, CROATIA Undoubtedly one of the highlights on this tour is a visit to the Postojna Caves. Your included visit is comprised of a train ride and a walking tour, which will allow you to see what are possibly Europe’s most extensive and best-known caves. Then into Croatia, traveling southeast along the Dalmatian Coast to Zadar for sightseeing and an overnight stay. It was under Venetian domination for centuries, then Austro/Hungarian; and after WWI it was ruled by Italy and today belongs to Croatia. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 3 ZADAR–SPLIT–DUBROVNIK
Drive south to Split for sightseeing in the largest Croatian city on the Adriatic Coast. The Old Town around the harbor is its main sight. More of the lovely Dalmatian Coast before reaching Dubrovnik for two overnights. (Breakfast)
Day 4 DUBROVNIK
Noted for its imposing buildings, squares, and fortified walls, Dubrovnik is Croatia’s best-preserved medieval city. It lies on the rugged southerly coast beside olive- and pine-bordered shingle beaches, offering plenty of shops and cafés, and it is the liveliest of the Dalmatian towns. The most interesting part of the city is, of course, the Old Town, and the Local Guide will give you a full commentary on the history of this beautifully preserved medieval architectural wonder on your included sightseeing tour. (Breakfast)
Day 5 DUBROVNIK–NERETVA GORGES–MOSTAR, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA–SARAJEVO
Start the day with a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley. Stop in Mostar, where a Local Guide shows you the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstructed 16th-century bridge. On to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina and certainly the most Turkish-looking city in the Balkans—famous for its mosques, markets, and bazaars. Your included city sightseeing with a Local Guide will give you a grand opportunity to get acquainted with the city and its architectural highlights. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6 SARAJEVO–PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK, CROATIA
Travel north today back into Croatia to visit the country’s best-known national park—Plitvice. Enjoy a walk through the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder. Its 16 lakes, wooded hills, waterfalls, and cascades make it one of Europe’s most loved national parks. Overnight in this area. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 PLITVICE–ZAGREB–LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
First, stop today for sightseeing in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. This city is packed with historic buildings, such as the gothic-style Church of St. Marcus. Continue to Ljubljana for more sightseeing and an overnight stay. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8 LJUBLJANA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Visits to Postojna Caves, Plitvice National Park
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Neretva Gorges, Dalmatian Coast
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
GUIDES
Guided city sightseeing in Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sarajevo, Zagreb, Ljubljana. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
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MEALS
Buffet breakfasts; 5 dinners
HOTELS - (F) First-Class (ST) Superior Tourist-Class (T) Tourist Class
Ljubljana M Hotel (ST), Zadar Porto (ST), Dubrovnik Tirena (ST), Sarajevo Grand (ST), Plitvice Jezero (ST)
TRANSPORTATION
Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach
Optional Excursions
Important Note: the following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation as they are the excursions that are being offered for this vacation in the current travel year. These optional excursions might or might not be offered next year, as well as new optional excursions might be offered. Information about what optional excursions will be offered for your vacation will be available later this year into next year. If no example excursions are listed, please check back later.
Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency.
CITY: Dubrovnik
Konvable Bus Excursion
Afternoon excursion starting first with a sightseeing tour of the picturesque town of Cavtat. Then through the heart of the Konavle Valley to Ljuta for a visit of an old mill with demonstration and welcome drink.
Approximate value: EUR €38 per person
Croatian Evening
Experience the typical Croatian village life. Your hosts will greet you with a welcome drink and after explaining their traditional way of life, you will be served dinner accompanied by folk music and dancing.
Approximate value: EUR €35 per person
DEPARTURE DATES
April - October
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Surround yourself in the greens and blues of this exhilarating vacation! Discover the lush forests and countryside of Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea along the Croatian coast. Add to this the breathtaking natural wonders of Postojna Caves, Plitvice National Park, and the Neretva Gorge, as well as man-made splendors of the Ljubljana, Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik historical city centers. See the rebuilt Mostar Bridge and Sarajevo, famous for its unique blend of cultures. Also visit Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, before returning to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s gateway to the Alps—a magnificent vacation!