K805ZD ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK
10 days Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bled, Postojna, Opatija, Plitvice, Split & Dubrovnik
2023 Departure dates : May 06: May 27: Jun 10: Aug 26: Sep 09: Sep 30
Included Features:
- First class hotels
- Arrival transfer Zagreb airport to hotel on day 1
- Departure transfer hotel to Dubrovnik airport on day 10
- Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges and hotel taxes
Sightseeing Tours Included:
- Zagreb
- Bled
- Postojna Cave
- Plitvice Lakes
- Split
- Dubrovnik
Itinerary:
Day 1, Saturday, arrival ZAGREB, CROATIA
On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome Dinner (D)
Day 2, Sunday, ZAGREB
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 see the countryside. (B)
Day 3, Monday, to LJUBLJANA & BLED, SLOVENIA
After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Bled. (B, D)
Day 4, Tuesday, BLED
An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B)
Day 5, Wednesday, to POSTOJNA & to OPATIJA & PLITVICE, CROATIA
Journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D)
Day 6, Thursday, to SPLIT
After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split (B, D)
Day 7, Friday, SPLIT
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy at the beach or join us on an Optional Excursion to Jet Set spot of rich and famous – Island of Hvar. (B)
Day 8, Saturday, to DUBROVNIK
After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. Day at leisure (B, D)
Day 9, Sunday, to DUBROVNIK
After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector’s Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free or join us for Optional Excursion home hosted Dubelj with dinner. (B)
NOTE: Because of the narrow and historic roads in Dubrovnik, walking is the primary way of getting around. Pack good walking shoes.
Day 10, Monday, departure DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport DBV for your departure flight. (B)
Hotels:
- Zagreb: Sheraton/Westin (DLX) or similar
- Bled: Park (F)/ Rikli Balance (F) or similar
- Plitvice: Jezero (F) or similar
- Split: Hotel Corner (F) or similar
- Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)/Argosy (F) or similar