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Slovenia & Croatia Hosted Tour - 8D/7N
A great combination of the two countries in an itinerary perfect for those wanting to have more time on their own, discovering some of the Highlights of Slovenia and Croatia from Ljubljana to Dubrovnik.. The program includes hotels, transfers and city visits but you are not with someone all the time.
Because Slovenia lies at the crossroads of the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain, and the Dinaric Mountain Range, through the centuries, the individual Slovenian regions have developed various forms of economic activity, ways of life and cultural creativity which have formed a wonderful “Land of Diversity”.
Croatia has an amazing 5,835km of coastline, 4,057km of which belongs to islands, cliffs and reefs. There are 1,185 islands in the Adriatic, but only about 70 are populated. The largest island is Krk (near Rijeka) at 462 square km. Thanks to this favorable geographical characteristics of the coast, with its numerous bays, inlets and coves, the coastal belt still is a significant mercantile and nautical route. Dubrovnik is a beautiful city, a veritable “jewel of the Adriatic” with a long maritime history. Founded in one of the most favorable geographical position at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea and protected by islands, Dubrovnik took advantage of the intensified traffic between the East and the West during and after the Crusades in the 12th and 13th centuries and finally conquered its freedom from the Venetian Republic in the 14th century.
Ljubljana, ranked among the middle sized European cities, maintains the friendliness of a small town, and at the same time possesses all the characteristics of a metropolis. Here, at the meeting point of the cultures of the east and the west, the old interlaces in harmony with the new. In Ljubljana the remainders of all the five millenniums of its history are preserved, among these is the legacy of the Roman town of Emona and the Old Town with its medieval castle, Renaissance and Baroque facades, ornamented portals and uneven roofs.
Dubrovnik is a beautiful city, a veritable “jewel of the Adriatic” with a long maritime history. Founded in one of the most favorable geographical position at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea and protected by islands, Dubrovnik took advantage of the intensified traffic between the East and the West during and after the Crusades in the 12th and 13th centuries and finally conquered its freedom from the Venetian Republic in the 14th century.
Departures: On any day from January 6 to December 10, 2010
Included features:
- • 7 nights in twin – bedded or single rooms in your select hotels or similar; hotel taxes
- • 7 breakfasts (B)
- • Transfers between hotels, train stations and ferry ports
- • Train transportation Ljubljana-Zagreb
- • Air transportation Zagreb-Dubrovnik (economy-class tickets)
- • Sightseeing with local guides: Ljubljana, Zagreb and Dubrovnik
- • Inside visits as shown in bold in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable
Superior Tourist Hotels:
- • Ljubljana: Hotel Central 4* or similar
- • Zagreb: Central 3* or similar
- • Dubrovnik: Petka 3* or similar
First Class Hotels:
- • Ljubljana: Hotel Central 4* or similar
- • Zagreb: Palace 4* or similar
- • Dubrovnik: Grand Hotel Park 4* or similar
Deluxe Hotels:
- • Ljubljana: Grand Hotel Union Executive 5* or similar
- • Zagreb: Esplanade 5* or similar
- • Dubrovnik: Argentina 5* or similar
Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrival In Ljubljana, Slovenia - Welcome to Ljubljana! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
- Day 2 Ljubljana - This morning view the highlights of one of Europe’s newest and smallest capital cities – Ljubljana. Walking city tour will take you around the old city centre, featuring Baroque Town Hall, the famous Robba Fountain, open-air market, Cathedral, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge - an Art Nouveau masterpiece, which is on each end adorned with a dragon, the symbol of Ljubljana, and alongside the Ljubljanica River to the centrally located Presernov trg square. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
- Day 3 Ljubljana - Zagreb, Croatia - After morning at leisure transfer to Ljubljana railway station for your train to Zagreb. Upon arrival to Croatian capital, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
- Day 4 Zagreb - View the highlights of the Croatian capital on a city sightseeing tour this morning. With a history dating back to 1094, there is much to see here. In the “Upper Town,” snap photos of the Cathedral of Mary’s Assumption and Gothic Church of St. Mark. Next, visit the “Lower Town,” featuring the main square of Jelacic. The balance of the day is at leisure to continue exploring on your own, shop, or relax in a café. (B)
- Day 5 Zagreb / Dubrovnik - After breakfast enjoy morning at leisure. In the afternoon transfer to Zagreb airport for you flight to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, transfer to your Dubrovnik hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
- Day 6 Dubrovnik - Morning walking tour of this beautiful city, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. Surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, this ancient town is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, carefully preserved over the centuries. Take a pleasant walk to the Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan Monastery with its 14th century Pharmacy, as well as to the other places of interest. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
- Day 7 Dubrovnik - Full free day to discover Dubrovnik’s treasures at your own pace or join one of the optional excursions available. (B)
- Day 8 Depart Dubrovnik - Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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