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Wonders of Slovenia & Croatia - 12D/11N
The best known parts of Slovenia and Croatia are combined together in an itinerary perfect for a discovery of this different world. From Ljubljana to the Karts region and the Dalmatian coast. Then along the Croatian countryside via the Lakes of Plitvice to the cities of Split and Dubrovnik.
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.
Departures: On a Daily basis from January 5 to December 10, 2010
Included features:
- • 11 nights in twin – bedded or single rooms in your select hotels or similar; hotel taxes
- • 11 breakfasts (B) + 3 dinners (D)
- • Arrival and departure transfers
- • Entrances as per program indicated in bold
- • Professional English speaking throughout tour director from day 02 to day 09
- • Touring with air conditioned car or van
Hotels:
- • Ljubljana: Hotel Central 4* or similar
- • Piran: Hotel Piran 4* or similar
- • Plitvice: Hotel Jezero 3* or similar
- • Zadar: Hotel Kolovare 4* or similar
- • Split: Hotel Art 4* or similar
- • Dubrovnik: Hotel Lero 3* or similar
Itinerary:
- Day 01 Ljubljana - Arrival to Ljubljana airport and transfer to your hotel in Ljubljana
- Day 02 Ljubljana - In the morning enjoy a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Rest of the day at leisure in Ljubljana (B)
- Day 03 Bled And Bohinj - Travel from Ljubljana to Bled, situated in the Alps. A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. You will also have the possibility to take a boat ride to the island in the lake of Bled, visit the baroque church and toll the bell. Then continue to the other alpine beauty – the lake Bohinj. The route will take you to Stara Fuzina where you will visit the Sheppard’s museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Free time in Bohinj until your return to Bled (B)
- Day 04 Postojna – Predjama Castle - Lipica –Piran - The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval castle perched in the middle of a cliff. Continue to Lipica stud farm to watch the Lipizzaner horses. Overnight at your hotel by the sea. (B)
- Day 05 Piran – Opatija – Plitvice - Today travel to Croatia and the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. Short stop before continue inland to Plitvice national park. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B,D)
- Day 06 Plitvice - Full day at disposal to take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.
Dinner and overnight at hotel (B,D) - Day 07 Plitvice – Zadar - In the morning lave Plitvice and travel to Zadar. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation tour of Zadar with your tour guide, including the Roman Forum and St. Donat Church, magnificent monument of Romanesque architecture. Overnight at hotel (B)
- Day 08 Zadar – Trogir – Split - Travel south till Trogir. Enjoy free time on your own and discover the secrets of the charming town. Continue to Split and upon arrival start a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight at your hotel (B)
- Day 09 Split – Dubrovnik - Drive along the spectacular Adriatic cost with stop at the towns of Omiš and Makarska. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Dubrovnik (B,D)
- Day 10 Dubrovnik - There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)
- Day 11 Dubrovnik - Day at leisure in Dubrovnik (B)
- Day 12 Depart Dubrovnik - After breakfast departure transfer to the airport (B)
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We provide, through TravelSafe Insurance, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of travel insurance, a TravelSafe Custom Plan, where you decide the benefits YOU want and the levels of protection YOU desire including access to their 24-hour emergency assistance service from anywhere in the world. Click the link below the Plan Benefits table for plan details.
