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Highlights of Croatia
and Slovenia
Transport - BUS, Duration: 11 days, 10 nights
Description of excursion
DAY 1 Saturday:
ZAGREB - Arrival
Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, transfer by motorcoach from Zagreb
Airport to hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 Sunday:
ZAGREB - BLED
Morning city tour of Zagreb including the fortified Upper Town,
the city`s historical center, St.Mark`s church with its multicolored
roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theater and University.Leave
for Slovenia. Traditional Slovenian lunch at a typical restaurant.
After lunch, depart for a city tour of Ljubljana, the capital of
Slovenia. Visit the city`s old Baroque town with famous Three Bridges,
the City Hall, Robba`s Fountain, the Cathedral , the church of the
Cross. Evening departure for Bled. Dinner and overnight in Bled.
DAY 3 Monday:
BLED
Nestled at the foot of the Julian Alps, Bled is considered one of
the most beautiful Alpine holiday and health resorts. After breakfast,
we will tour the Bled Castle on a steep cliff from where a breathtaking
view of the mountain scenery and jewel-like Bled Lake opens up.
Take a gondola ride to the small romantic island in the middle of
the lake for a visit to the pilgrim Church of the Virgin`s Nativity
with the famous Bell of Wishes. Dinner and overnight in Bled.
DAY 4 Tuesday:
BLED - POSTOJNA CAVES - OPATIJA
After breakfast, depart for Postojna where we visit one of the largest
and most beautiful cave systems in the world. The caves are 14 miles
long and boast unique limestone formations and underground galleries,
through which you will travel on a small electric train. Lunch at
a restaurant in Postojna. After lunch, depart for Opatija, once
the favorite resort for the Habsburgs and European royalty as well
as cultural figures from Gustav Mahler to Isidora Duncan. Dinner
and overnight in Opatija.
DAY 5 Wednesday:
OPATIJA
With its gentle climate and luxurious subtropical vegetation (camellias,
magnolias, palm trees), elegant old-style hotels and villas, Opatija
is today a well known European seaside resort. Day at leisure to
explore Opatija`s beautiful parks, small galleries or to enjoy sitting
on a terrace of its many caffes.Dinner and overnight in Opatija.
DAY 6 OPATIJA
- PLITVICE
After breakfast, depart for Plitvice Lakes on UNESCO`s List of World
Natural Heritage. Upon arrival, lunch at the typical restaurant,
famous for traditional home-specialities and ambiance. After lunch,
we will tour the sixteen crystal-blue lakes, each on a different
level, joining each other in a series of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded
by dense woods, Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of a rare
and unique beauty. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice.
DAY 7 PLITVICE
- SPLIT
Morning free to explore the lakes on your own. Afternoon departure
for Split. Dinner and overnight in Split.
DAY 8 Saturday:
SPLIT - DUBROVNIK
Morning city tour of Split covering the Diocletian`s Palace on UNESCO`s
List of World Cultural Heritage with the Peristyle, Jupiter`s Temple
and the Cathedral. Built by Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the
4th century as an imperial fortified residence, it is today an intriguing
maze of narrow cobblestone streets, where pre-Romanesque churches
are nestled alongside Gothic chapels. Depart for Dubrovnik after
lunch at a typical restaurant serving regional specialties in the
old town of Split. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.
DAY 9 Sunday:
DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, depart for Pile Gate for a walking tour of the
historic core of the mediaeval city of Dubrovnik included in UNESCO`s
List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit Rector`s Palace,
the Cathedral, the Dominican monastery, the Franciscan monastery
with Europe`s third oldest pharmacy, and other interesting sights.
Lunch in exclusive Nautika Club restaurant. Dinner and overnight
in Dubrovnik.
DAY 10 Monday:
DUBROVNIK
Morning tour of Cavtat followed by lunch at Konavoski Dvori restaurant
located in an ancient mill next to a cascading stream where we will
taste traditional delicacies including roast lamb, veal or freshly
caught trout grilled or cooked under iron bells covered with hot
coal. Return to Dubrovnik. Afternoon free to explore on your own.
Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.
DAY 11 Tuesday:
DUBROVNIK - Departure
Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for your return flight.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- ATLAS air-conditioned motorcoach throughout
- ATLAS experienced English speaking tour escort
- Accommodation in the following hotels
Four Points by Sheraton (ex Panorama), Zagreb 1 HB
Hotel Park / Golf , Bled 2 HB
Hotel Millenium, Opatija 2 HB
Hotel Jezero, Plitvice 1 HB
Hotel Split, Split 1 HB
Hotel Uvala, Dubrovnik 3 HB
- Lunches/Dinners at the restaurants
Rotovz, Ljubljana, Day 2
Jamska restavracija, Postojna, Day 4
Licka kuca, Plitvice , Day 6
Konoba Varos, Split, Day 8
Nautika Club, Dubrovnik, Day 9
Konavoski Dvori, Day 10
Please note: The Travel Agency reserves the right to substitute
hotels and restaurants when necessary from those mentioned hereabove
- Sightseeing tours of Zagreb, Ljubljana, Split and Dubrovnik
- Entrance fees to Bled castle, Postojna Caves and Plitvice Lakes
National Park
- Gondola ride in Bled
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