Croatian Rhapsody

CROATIAN RHAPSODY – 2024 / KL-10

– FROM $2760 PER PERSON

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DAY 4 OPATIJA – PLITVICE LAKES

The most beautiful and oldest national park in Croatia under UNESCO protection – consisted of 16 lakes connected by magnificent waterfalls. The park is located in Lika mountain region and visited mostly on foot – however the entrance includes a boat ride across the Emerald Green Lake “Kozjak” and a train ride back to the main entrance. The visit of the park grounds takes approx. 3 hours. Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight in Plitvice area. (Driving time approx. 3:00h) (B,D)

DAY 5 PLITVICE LAKES – ZADAR – SPLIT

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive via the coast towards the city of Zadar. The historic town of Zadar is rich in cultural and historical monuments. Here you can see The Roman forum dated to the 1st century AD, the church of St. Donatus dated to the 9th century AD. Of special interest are the famous Zadar Sea Organs, one of a kind in the world. From Zadar we continue to a local winery in the Dalmatian hinterland. We will taste the authentic Dalmatian wines and international Cuvees accompanied with delicious Croatian style Tapas. Departure towards Split for overnight. (total driving time 4h to 5h) (B,T)

DAY 6 SPLIT & TROGIR

Today’s Split is the handiwork of seventeen centuries of men and women building and remodelling, adding, tearing down and touching up, so that 18th century houses intersect with ancient Roman walls and fourth century chambers now house the twentieth century apartments. At the core of this sprawling cityscape is the palace the emperor Diocletian built for his golden years at the turn of the fourth century. Today’s lunch will be the traditional Dalmatian dish prepared for us at the Tragos restaurant in Trogir. The town of Trogir, a UNESCO site, has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. With the high concentration of palaces, churches, and towers, as well as a fortresses on a small island, Trogir is sometimes referred to as the floating museum town. (B,L)

DAY 7 SPLIT – STON – DUBROVNIK

On our way to Dubrovnik we will stop near the town of Ston, where we visit a local winery and taste the famous “Plavac Mali” wine, a very close relative to the Zinfandel. In this winery the traditional wine making business has been passed on for generations, offering a unique story everyone wants to hear. The wine tasting includes a wine presentation on all the specifics of the wine-making process, wine tasting and snack. Arrival in Dubrovnik and overnight. (driving time 5 hours) (B, T, D)

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK

Completed in the thirteen century, the old city Dubrovnik has remained basically unchanged since. Its medieval ramparts encircle the city which pedestrians can enter through one of two gates – either way, they cross a stone bridge under the watchful gaze of the city’s patron Saint Blaise (Vlaho), to find themselves joining the evening promenade down the broad, stone-paved avenue known as Stradun. After the sightseeing free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Dubrovnik (B)

DAY 9 DUBROVNIK

After breakfast end of the trip. Individual transfers to the airport are included, or a choice of optional excursions, cruises and hotel stay. (B)

B – Breakfast; L- Lunch; D- Dinner; T- Tasting

Prices in CAD per person in double / twin room

Note: max 25 pax per group

INCLUDED

• All transfers as per itinerary in modern motor-coach / van with A/C
• Profesional English speaking tour manager during the entire trip
• Welcome drink and info meeting on day 1.
• Accommodation in 4* Hotels & city taxes
• 8 x breakfast
• 4 x dinner in hotel restaurants
• 4 x high quality gastronomical experiences in wineries and local restaurants as per itinerary (Truffles tasting / Hinterland winery /restaurant Tragos / Pelješac winery)
• Sightseeing of Zagreb, Opatija, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Trogir, Split, Dubrovnik
• Entrances: Diocletian Palace Split, Franciscan monastery in Dubrovnik, Pula Amphitheatre, Plitvice lakes
• Porterage

Hotels (or similar):
• Zagreb: Hotel Dubrovnik 4*, Hotel Academia 4* or similar
• Opatija: Admiral 4*, Hotel Imperial 4* or similar
• Plitvice: Hotel Degenija 4*, Hotel 16 Lakes 4* or similar
• Split: Hotel Cornaro 4*, Hotel Fermai 4* or similar
• Dubrovnik: Hotel Lero 4*, Hotel Lapad 4* or similar

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
• International flight to / from Canada
• Tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
• Beverages and other meals not mentioned