General Information

Duration:

13 Days

Location Start:

Zagreb

Location Finish:

Dubrovnik

Phone:

1-718-726-6700

Fax:

1-718-956-3988

Payment Types:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Cheque
• Travellers cheque
• Paypal
• Wire Transfer

We Speak:

English, Croatian

Last updated: 12/27/2006

Itinerary

Day 1

Friday
Departure. Flight to Croatia.

Day 2

Saturday - Zagreb
Arrival at Zagreb Pleso airport. Transfer by coach to hotel Regent Esplanade. Accommodation at Regent Esplanade hotel 5*. Welcome drink and meeting with guide in the lobby. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

Day 3

Sunday - Zagreb
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Zagreb with local guide in the morning. Your sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town, to see the St. Mark's Church, the St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre, University, Mirogoj cemetery… In the afternoon short excursion to Hrvatsko Zagorje. Visit of Trakoscan castle which was built in 13th century, castle of Count Draskovic. After Trakoscan castle visit of castle Veliki Tabor. Veliki Tabor was built in 12th century and owned by Counts of Celje and latter family Ratkaj. Dinner in a typical Zagorje restaurant. Return to hotel. Overnight.

Day 4

Monday - Opatija
Breakfast. Departure to Opatija. Upon arrival accommodation at Grand hotel 4*. Leisure afternoon in famous Croatian resort. In the last century Opatija served as a resting resort of the European aristocracy. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

Day 5

Tuesday - Opatija, Pula, Rovinj
Breakfast. Whole day excursion by bus to picturesque Istria. Sightseeing tour of Pula which includes Roman Amphitheatre, Roman Theatre, Golden Gate and Cathedral of the Assumption. After Pula departure to Rovinj. Sightseeing tour of Rovinj including St. Euphemia church, Renaissance and Baroque Palaces. Leisure afternoon in Rovinj. Return to Opatija. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

Day 6

Wednesday - Opatija, Venice
Breakfast. Whole day excursion by bus and boat to Venice. Sigtseeing tour of historical town of Venice by boat and walking tour which includes Piazza San Marco, Basilica San Marco, Rialto Bridge, Dukes Palace, Church of St. John and Paul. Leisure afternoon in Venice. Return to Opatija. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

Day 7

Thursday - Plitvice Lakes, Zadar
Breakfast. Departure to Plitvice Lakes. Sightseeing tour of the most famous Croatian National Park. Plitvice Lakes are registered on the UNESCO’s List of World Natural Hertage in 1979. After sightseeing of Plitvice departure to Zadar. Accommodation at hotel President 4*. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

Day 8

Friday - Split, Trogir
Breakfast. Short sightseeing tour of Zadar. Departure to Trogir. Upon arrival we will have a sightseeing tour of beautiful mediaval town of Trogir which includes famous Cathedral of St. Lovre which is also under UNESCO. Departure to Split. Accommodation at hotel Park 4*. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Split with local guide. Sightseeing tour includes Peristyle, Cathedral, Diocletian’s Palace which is inscribed on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage and Jupiter’s Temple in Split. Return to the hotel. Dinner in the hotel and overnight.

Day 9

Saturday - Sibenik, Krka Falls
After breakfast all day excursion to Sibenik and National Park Krka Falls. Sightseeing tour of Sibenik with its famous Cathedral of St. James, fortress of St. Mihovil which is protector of the city, City Hall, Duke’s Palace. Departure to National Park Krka Falls. Sightseeing tour of the park and river Krka. Krka river, one of the longest Dalmatian rivers springs out at the western foot of Dinara Mountain and flows into the sea near Sibenik where the national park starts. In the parts of the course where the Krka flows through marl soils, certain extensions are created (Arandelovac, etc.). In limestone it forms a narrow and deep canyon (up to 200 m), flowing over travertine barriers and creating waterfalls. In the upper course are two 10-m high waterfalls. At the entrance of the Krka into the Knin field is a waterfall called Veliki Buk (20 m). The Park visitors may see the water mills in which cereals are ground with millstones and taste bread made of such ground cereals. There is also an ethnographical collection. Within the Park are several catering establishments. Return to Split. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

Day 10

Sunday - Dubrovnik
Breakfast. Departure to Dubrovnik. On the way to Dubrovnik short stop in Ston. Ston is historical small town, with its famous walls and numerous cultural and historical monuments, is one of the most beautiful examples of a fortified town and Dubrovnik architecture. The restaurants offer domestic specialties, especially oysters, as well as other seafood. Upon arrival to Dubrovnik accommodation at Dubrovnik Palace hotel 5*.
Leisure afternoon. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

Day 11

Monday - Dubrovnik, Cavtat
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik. 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. Apart from its outstanding natural beauties and well-preserved cultural and historical heritage. Sightseeing tour includes visit of Old Town of Dubrovnik which is also called museum on the open air. The Franciscan and the Dominican Monastery, the Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace, Stradun Street, city walls and St. Bleaise’s church and Synagogue will be the most interesting sights to see. Leisure afternoon. Late afternoon short excursion to Cavtat. It is a small town only 20 minutes away from Dubrovnik by coach. Afterwards dinner in the famous restaurant Konavoski Komin. Dinner includes Croatian specialties of Dubrovnik region. Return to Dubrovnik. Overnight.

Day 12

Tuesday - Dubrovnik, Korcula
Breakfast. All day excursion by coach and ferry boat to island Korcula. Korcula is known as a birthplace of Marco Polo. Sightseeing tour of historical centre including St. Mark’s Cathedral from 13th century. Leisure afternoon at Korcula. Return to Dubrovnik. Dinner in the hotel.

Day 13

Wednesday - Dubrovnik
Breakfast. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport. Departure

Extra Information

Inclusions -

« Excellent long distance bus throughout the tour

Exclusions -

air fare to Croatia

Extras -

Single supplement for low season $280
Single supplement for high season $365