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| Destinations | Ljubljana-Zadar-Split-Dubrovnik-Neretva Gorges-Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina-Sarajevo-Plitvice National Park-Zagreb |
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Itinerary
Arrive in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore some of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, with a strong alpine architectural flavor. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. Overnight in Ljubljana(D)
Breakfast at the hotel. 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 along the coast to Zadar. Over the centuries, Zadar was ruled by Venetians, Austro/Hungarians, by Italy after WWI, and today belongs to Croatia. Find out more during the included guided tour. Overnight in Zadar (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Later, drive south to Split to visit the former hometown of Roman Emperor Diocletian, his PALACE, and JUPITER TEMPLE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See more of the lovely Dalmatian Coast before reaching Dubrovnik for overnight. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Dubrovnik is the best-preserved Croatian medieval city and the liveliest in Dalmatia. Visit the FRANCISCAN MONASTERY and the RECTOR PALACES, where the Local Guide will give you a full commentary, including the history of this beautifully preserved medieval architectural wonder. Afternoon and evening optional excursions are available. Overnight in
Dubrovnik (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Later enjoy a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley. Stop in Mostar, where a Local Guide shows you the Turkish Quarter with the TURKISH HOUSE, the MOSQUE, and the reconstructed 16th-century bridge. On to Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina and certainly the most Turkish-looking city in the Balkans—famous for its mosques, markets, and bazaars. Discover the
city with a Local Guide and get acquainted with its architectural highlights, including the GAZI
HUSREV-BEG MOSQUE. Overnight in Sarajevo.(B,D)
After breakfast, travel north today back into
Croatia to visit the country’s famous PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy a walk with a Local Guide
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 Plitvice (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know Croatia’s capital on the included city tour. The city is packed with historic buildings, such as the gothic St. Marcus Church. Continue to Ljubljana, where a Local Guide will help you appreciate its imperial beauty. Overnight in Ljublijana.(B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
