Discover Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina

ONE JOURNEY FOUR (5) COUNTRIES
“CROATIA, SLOVENIA, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA AND SERBIA” – 2024/ ET-2

11 days / 10 nights
– from $3095 per person –

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DAY 3             Friday             Ljubljana – Bled – Plitvice
Departure to Bled, small town in the Julian Alps that ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts. It’s like a setting for a classic fairy tale: immense natural beauty with mountains and forests surrounding an emerald glacial lake. Visit to the Bled Castle, which is the oldest in Slovenia. After Bled we are continuing our journey to Plitvice lakes area for overnight and dinner (B,D)

DAY 4             Saturday         Plitvice – Split
Morning walk around Plitvice lakes, this well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, natural beauty of the 16 crystal – blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Departure to Split. Embark on Adriatic Paradise cruise. Dinner and overnight Split./. (B,D)

DAY 5             Sunday           Split – Pelješac – Dubrovnik
After breakfast, departure towards Dubrovnik. Along the way we visit one of the wine cellars on the Pelješac peninsula, where you will toast to your lovely day with a glass of the region’s signature red wine Plavac Mali. Free time for lunch and sightseeing of beautiful little town of Ston. In the afternoon, city tour of this UNESCO protected Pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral. Time travel to the once famous maritime Republic of Dubrovnik while admiring its noble palaces, fountains and city walls. Immerse yourselves into the symphony of the city’s marble streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/ Dubrovnik area/. (B,D)

DAY 6             Monday         Dubrovnik
Day at leisure. Optional excursion to Montenegro . Dinner & overnight in Dubrovnik/ Dubrovnik area/. (B,D)

DAY 7             Tuesday           Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo
Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the traveler from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Free time for lunch and sightseeing. Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the historically most interesting cities in Europe, a melting pot of different cultures and and a town of particular charm. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo/Sarajevo area/. (B,D)

DAY 8             Wednesday         Sarajevo – Belgrade
Morning departure to Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Short break will be made in Zvornik, charming little town in the northeastern Bosnia on Drina river. Belgrade is situated at the place where Sava joins the Danube River. There are spots in Belgrade you must see and feel. Streets, squares, monuments, parks, fountains, archeological sites. Many of them have been given the status of cultural assets. Upon arrival a guided tour of this beautiful city between two rivers famous by its sunsets. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.(B,D)

DAY 9             Thursday           Belgrade – Novi Sad – Osijek/Vukovar
Morning departure to Novi Sad (Serbia’s second largest city), located on Danube river.
Novi Sad’s position at one of the continent’s true crossroads and history as a multinational commercial
and transit center has left it endowed with historical and cultural sights that even much larger cities
have difficulty matching. After the guided tour of Novi Sad we will continue towards Ilok. You will
have opportunity to taste wines in one of the famous Croatia wine cellars “Iločki Podrumi” followed by traditional lunch. On our way to Osijek we will stop in Vukovar which is the biggest Croatian river port located at the confluence of Vuka River in Danube, a town also known as a symbol of the Croatian war for independence, as it arose from the ashes of the ’90s into the proud city that it is today. In the late afternoon hours we will end this day. Overnight in Osijek or Vukovar.(B,L)

DAY 10           Friday          Osijek/Vukovar – Zagreb
You will start you morning with the city tour of Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava River. City tour passes by the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). We are continuing our drive and the first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness and the beauty of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of its Cathedral. After the visit, departure towards Zagreb followed by a visit to one of the ethno villages of the region for a tasty meal filled with local flavours.Overnight in Zagreb /Zagreb area/. (B,L)

DAY 11           Saturday          Zagreb – departure
Transfer on the day of the tour to Zagreb airport or hotels in Zagreb (B)

Rates in CAD per person in double occupancy

IMPORTANT INFO:
Available languages: EN and FR. This might be a bilingual tour.
Tour is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility.

INCLUDED:

Air-conditioned vehicle with driver at group’s disposal as per itinerary.
Experienced escort throughout the trip as per itinerary.
Hotel accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per itinerary, except on day 9 and 10 (lunch instead of dinner)
Sightseeing tours  of Zagreb, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Osijek
Entrance fees for visits as per itinerary (Plitvice Lakes, Split, Etno Village Stara Kapela)

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Montenegro (Monday) – payable locally

Zagreb – Astoria 4*
Ljubljana– Lev 4*
Plitvice – Jezero 3*
Split – Atrium 5*
Dubrovnik – Valamar 4*
Sarajevo – Colors Inn 4*
Osijek – Osijek 4*
Belgrade – Zira 4*

EXCLUDED

International flight to/from Canada
Tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
Beverages and meals not mentioned