Discover Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina

ONE JOURNEY FOUR (5) COUNTRIES
“CROATIA, SLOVENIA, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA AND SERBIA” – 2023/ ET-2

11 days / 10 nights
– from $2645 per person –

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DAY 3             Friday             Ljubljana – Plitvice
Morning guided tour of Ljubljana, Slovenian capital where you will see the most significant sights of its old center: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. After Ljubljana we are continuing our journey to Plitvice lakes, well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, natural beauty of the 16 crystal – blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades with magnificent views on the waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice area. (B,D)

DAY 4             Saturday         Plitvice – Zadar – Split
Morning departure towards Zadar, where upon arrival we’ll be taking you for a guided walking tour through the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, passing by the 9th century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus as well as St. Anastasia church. Departure to Split. This afternoon our guide will uncover for you the secrets of the UNESCO protected Diocletian’s Palace and its cellars. This Roman emperor spared no expense for the construction of a sumptuous residence, importing best quality marble, sphinx and columns. The original palace was modified by its new inhabitants during the middle Ages, but making it even more beautiful and what it is today: the city’s living heart. Its narrow streets hide passageways and courtyards, some deserted and eerie, others lively and animated by the music from bars and cafes, or by the everyday life of its residents. Dinner and overnight in Split/Split area/. (B,D)

DAY 5             Sunday           Split – Dubrovnik
After breakfast, departure to Dubrovnik. Regardless of whether you are visiting Dubrovnik for the first time or the hundredth, there’s that sense of awe when you set eyes on the beauty of this old town. Immerse yourselves into the symphony of the city’s marble streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic. Upon arrival, city tour of this UNESCO protected Pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/ Dubrovnik area/. (B,D)

DAY 6             Monday         Dubrovnik
Day at leisure. Optional excursions to the island of Korčula or Montenegro and its Bay of Kotor.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. (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

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 10%: booked and paid in full by 31 JAN 2023

IMPORTANT INFO:
The tour might be bilingual: ENGLISH and 1 other language (Fr/Sp/Ge)
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, Zadar, 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: Korcula (Monday) : EUR54.00 – payable locally

Zagreb – Astoria 4*
Ljubljana – Lev 4*
Plitvice – Jezero 3*
Split – Dioklecijan 4*
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