8 NIGHTS 9 DAYS BALKAN TOUR (CROATIA, BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA, SLOVENIA, ITALY) DAY 01 ARRIVAL - ZAGREB (L/D) Arrival
to Zagreb Airport. Meet
your local guide for a city tour of Zagreb. Visit: Cathedral – a wonder of neo
Gothic artistry , Dolac – Farmer's market in heart of Zagreb, food Mecca, Ban
Jelacic Square – Austro Hungarian style square in true city centre, St. Mark's
Church – famous for its colorful roof, boasts Coats of Arms of Croatian
historical regions, Stone Gate – One of the four original entry to medieval
Zagreb in feudal times, now famous as religious sight, Tkalciceva street -
simultaneously encourages you to wander, sit, sip, dance, chat, primp, preen,
put out the vibe, read, write or sleep. Overnight
in Zagreb. DAY 02
ZAGREB - SARAJEVO (B/L/D) Breakfast
at hotel in Zagreb. Morning departure to Sarajevo. Sarajevo
is the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina, sorrounded by Olyimpic mountins, in
the valley of river Miljacka. Population of Sarajevo is cca 420 000 citizens.
Established as a city in 15th century by Isaj Bey Ishakovic, Sarajevo became a
main crossroad for caravans and traders from east, west, north and south. It
has rich culture, and for centuries presence of all monotheistic religions. In
circle of just 100 meters you can find mosque, orthodox church, chatolic
chaetedral and jewish synagogue in the town. Walking trough the main street you
can see the fine line between Ottoman and Austro - Hungarian architecture - we
call it "Sarajevo meeting of cultures". Take a tour with us and
discover our small city with big stories, the place where east meets west. Overnight
in Sarajevo. DAY 03
SARAJEVO - MOSTAR - NEUM (B/L/D) Breakfast
at hotel in Sarajevo. Morning departure to Mostar. Visit
the city sights of Mostar, a city on the Neretva River in Bosnia and
Herzegovina. See the Old Bazaar, the Turkish House and historical mosques.
After a guided tour of town, you will have free time to visit the old craft
shops or enjoy a traditional Turkish coffee on own. Mostar is known as a
melting pot of cultures and religions, where east meets west and north meets
south. The town has exceptional dwellings and monuments that were assembled
harmoniously over the centuries thanks to favorable geographical conditions and
a sound economic climate. Continue
to Neum. Free time in this Bosnian coastal town. Overnight
in Neum. DAY 04 NEUM - DUBROVNIK (B/L/D) Breakfast
at hotel in Neum. Morning departure to Dubrovnik. There
are many beautiful places in the world, however, the people of Dubrovnik claim
their city to be the most beautiful. Dubrovnik - the city of a unique political
and cultural history (the Dubrovnik Republic, the Statute from 1272), of
world-famous cultural heritage and beauty (inscribed on the List of World
Heritage Sites by UNESCO) - is one of the most attractive and famous cities of
the Mediterranean. Enjoy
free afternoon in Dubrovnik. Overnight
in Dubrovnik. DAY 05
DUBROVNIK - SPLIT - ZADAR (B/L/D) Breakfast
at hotel in Dubrovnik. Morning departure to Split. Split
is not only an urban, cultural and traffic centre of Dalmatia with road and sea
connections to Dalmatia's numerous summer resorts, but it is itself often a
tourist and excursionists destination. A city with a 1700-year old tradition, a
variety of archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, among which the
well-known Palace of Diocletian, inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List,
certainly occupies a special position, and the warmth and offer of a modern
Mediterranean city. Continue
to Zadar. For
centuries the capital city of Dalmatia and today the centre of the region. A
city with a rich heritage of world importance, visible at every step. The Roman
Forum from the 1st century, St. Donatus’ Church from the 9th century is the
most famous medieval basilica and trademark of the city. Overnight
in Zadar. DAY 06
ZADAR - PLITVICE - LJUBLJANA (B/L/D) Breakfast
at hotel in Zadar. Proceed to Plitvice. Plitvice
lakes are the most known Croatian national park and are entered in the UNESCO
Register of World Natural Heritage. Sixteen little lakes interconnected with
waterfalls created by deposition of travertine, a special kind of limestone,
constitute the main attraction of this unique park. The park includes the
spring of the Korana River in the area surrounded by dense forests of beech,
fir and spruce, partly in the form of primeval virgin forest. Apart from the
lakes and forests, the Park is ornamented with several caves, springs, flower meadows,
and is inhabited by brown bear, among other animal species. Continue
to Ljubljana. Overnight
in Ljubljana. DAY 07 LJUBLJANA - BLED - LJUBLJANA (B/L/D) Breakfast
at hotel Ljubljana. Ljubljana,
a city of culture and rich historical legacy. Ljubljana offers all the
friendliness of a small town and at the same time everything that a capital
should offer. Ljubljana is a very special city full of pleasant picturesque
places where a visitor can expect many nice little surprises. Continue
to Bled. With
immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings, ranks among the
most beautiful alpine resorts, renowned for its mild, healing climate and
thermal lake water. The beauty of the mountains reflected on the lake, the sun,
the serenity and the fresh air arouse pleasant feelings in visitors throughout
the year, guaranteeing an ideal base or a relaxing break or an active holiday. Overnight
in Ljubljana. DAY 08
LJUBLJANA - POSTOJNA - VENICE (B/L/D) Breakfast
at hotel Ljubljana. The
Postojna Caves, one of Slovenia's most notable natural sights, consist of a
27-kilometre system of underground caves, tunnels, galleries and halls with
spectacular dripstones. A small cave train will take you on a tour around the
caves, which are also known for providing habitat for Proteus anguinus, an
endemic amphibian salamander. Continue
to Venice. Overnight
in Venice. DAY 09
VENICE - DEPARTURE (B) Breakfast
at hotel in Venice. Free
time on disposal until transfer to airport for flight back home. *** END OF SERVICES*** *** Itineraries can be modified accordingly to your duration of your stay and places you would like to see!
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