14 Days Exploring Croatia

Departure Date: 21 May 2019

E-Flyer

Journey Highlights

• Cable Car to Mt Srd
• House of Marco Polo in Korcula
• Krka National Park with Waterfalls
• Diocletian`S Palace with Cellars
• Np Plitvice Lake, Arena Pula
• National Park Brijuni
• Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle
• Bled Island with Bled Castle

Day 1 May 21 Canada to Dubrovnik

International flight to Dubrovnik

Day 2 Dubrovnik (B/L)

Upon arrival to Dubrovnik airport by flight, Then transfer to Dubrovnik hotel by coach only. The `Pearl of the Adriatic`, a standout attraction and perfectly preserved baroque city state, to see the finest sites of the Old Walled City.

Dinner in hotel restaurant menu: ➢ Standard hotel menu, beverages excluded

Hotel: Hotel: Royal Blue

Day 3 Dubrovnik (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant

S/S tour of Dubrovnik with ESG included entrances:

• Cable car to MT SRD

Exploring will start with the walking tour of the city which is on UNESCO’s List of Cultural Heritage. This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural master places, scrupulously preserved over the centuries.

Cable car ride to 405-meter ascent above sea level and enjoy one of the best panoramic tour of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands.

Lunch in local restaurant ~ restaurant Poklisar menu:

• Fish Pate
• Seafood pasta
• Ice Cream
• Coffee / Tea

Panorama boat cruise (50min boat cruise)

Free time for some individual activities or shopping, then transfer to Dubrovnik by coach.

Hotel: Royal Blue

Day 4 DUBROVNIK/STON/KORČULA/DUBROVNIK

Breakfast in hotel restaurant

Transfer to Orebic Pier via Ston by caoch only

Lunch In Local Restaurant~ Restaurant Vila Koruna Menu:

• Shells Buzzara Style
• GRILLED Fish, Potatoes With Blitz
• Dessert
• Coffee / Tea

Oyster Tasting:

• 3 Fresh Oysters + 0,2l House Wine Tasting

Continue to Orebic Pier by coach only

Transfer from Orebic Pier to Korcula Pier by ferry or private boat

S/S Tour Of Korcula With Esg Included Entrance: ➢ House Of Marco Polo

As we’ve mentioned, the town is known as a “mini-Dubrovnik” because its Old Town is similar. One of Korcula’s more unusual claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of Marco Polo. To this end, you will find numerous places and things named after him – and you can even visit his supposed house (see below) although the actual house that stands there today has little to do with Marco Polo.

Transfer back to Orebic Pier by ferry or private boat

Transfer to Dubrovnik by coach only

Dinner excluded

Overnight In Dubrovnik

Day 5 Dubrovnik/Krka/Split (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel. Then, transfer to national park Krka by coach

Lunch in local restaurant menu:

• Standard 3 course menu; beverage excluded

Included Entrance: National Park Krka

Located only 12 km away from Šibenik is the Krka National Park with its well-known waterfalls, of which Skradinski Buk is the largest and most beautiful. In a lovely natural surroundings, the waters of the Krka River run over 17 natural barriers, creating a countless number of large and small waterfalls, also making a height difference of 45 meters. This is a place where the beauty of the National Park stands out the most through the eternal interaction of sun and water.

Transfer to split by coach

Hotel: Jupiter Luxury hotel

Day 6 Split (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant

S/S tour in split with ESG

Included Entrances: Diocletian` Palace With Cellars

Today you will explore Split, one of Dalmatia's liveliest towns and largest shopping centres. It is really a treat to look at shop windows along the narrow streets. Enjoy tour of the oldest part of Split, the 3rd century Diocletian Palace where we will see the cellars, the Peristil, the Golden and Silver Gates, the Cathedral (Mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian), the Temple of Jupiter and other historic and interesting sights. The visit to the old part of the city is followed by time at leisure for shopping, strolling and general enjoyment.

Lunch in local restaurant ~ restaurant đir menu:

• Seasonal Salad With Crispy Almonds
• Small Fried Fish
• Octopus Salad
• Fresh Adriatic Tuna Steak With Vegetables
• Semifreddo
• Coffee / Tea

Free time for some individual activities or shopping

Hotel: Jupiter Luxury hotel

Day 7 Split/Trogiir/Sibenik Area (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant, transfer to trogir by coach only

S/S tour in trogir with ESG: Entrance Excluded

Trogir is a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period.

LUNCH in local restaurant ~ restaurant calebotta menu:

• Fish Soup
• Pasta Fruti Di Mare
• Ice Cream
• Coffee / Tea

Free time for some individual activities or shopping

Transfer to Sibenik area by coach only

Hotel: Amadria Park

Day 8 Sibenik Area/Plitvice/Opatija Area (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant, then transfer to Plitvice by coach

LUNCH in local restaurant ~ restaurant LIĆKA KUČA menu:

• Vegetable Soup
• Suckling Pig With Boiled Potatoes, Bean Salad With Pumpkin Oil
• Lika Style Fritters
• Coffee / Tea3- Course Menu, Beverages Excluded

S/S tour of PLITVICE with ESG: Included Entrance

Np Plitvice Lake

The UNESCO listed Plitvice Lakes lie amidst the greenery of hilly Croatian countryside. We visit the stunning wonderland of 16 lakes flanked by thundering waterfalls and primeval forest. Every year, over a million nature lovers visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe, covering an area of 30,000 ha. In a valley between high forested mountains lie, one below another, 16 beautiful lakes of crystal blue-green colour.

Transfer to Opatij area by coach

Hotel: GH Adriatic

Day 9 Opatija Area/Rovinj/Pula/Pula Area (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant, then transfer to Rovinj by coach

S/S Tour Of Rovinj With ESG: Entrances Excluded

Rovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (as of 2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Italian and Croatian; hence both town names are official and equal.

Lunch in local restaurant ~ restaurant Brancin Da Nino menu:

• Spaghetti With Seafood
• Grilled Or Fried Calamari And Boiled Potatoes With Magel
• Pancake
• Coffee / Tea

Transfer to Pula by coach only

S/S Tour Of Pula With ESG Included Entrances: Pula Amphitheatre

Time permitting you will stop in Pula, the largest town on the Istrian peninsula, which offers a diversity of attractions to lovers of culture. The rich itinerary of its three thousand year old history, where every step you take through the old town is a landmark, begins and ends with the Roman Amphitheatre.

Hotel: Park Plaza

Day 10 Pula Area/Brijuni/Pula Area (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant

The Brijuni Islands

Lunch in local restaurant menu:

• Standard 3 Course Menu; Beverage Excluded

S/S Tour Of Brijuni With ESG Included Entrances: National Park Brijuni

The Brijuni islands are a collection of fourteen islands and islets in Istria off the northern part of the Croatian coast. For a part of the country which has fewer (larger) islands compared to other places – particularly Dalmatia – the Brijuni islands are well worth a visit, and their proximity to the mainland means they are easy to reach (especially as there’s a frequent boat service). All of the islands together also comprise one of Croatia’s eight wonderful national parks.

Hotel: Park Plaza

Day 11 Pula Area/Postojna/Predjama/Bled (B/L/D)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant, then transfer to Postojna Cave by Coach

Lunch in Local Restaurant ~ Restaurant Jamski Dvorec Menu:

• Thai Vegetable Soup
• Chicken with Vegetables, Curry Rice
• Fried Bananas With Honey
• Coffee / Tea

Visit Tour Of Postojna Cave Included Entrances:

• Postojna Cave Guided Tour In English Language *Audio Guides Available For Supplement

Head to Postojna for a visit to the breathtaking cave system, Postojna caves. The two million years old, 27 km long system of subterranean caves is one of the most easily accessible networks of underground caves in the world. A ride by electrical train will be followed by a guided walk through a series of cave halls with drop stones, pillars and translucent curtains that create unforgettable impressions. The underworld system is a home to the mysterious, unique subterranean amphibian Proteus Anguinus, or “human fish” as it is popularly called here.

Transfer to Predjama by coach only

Visit Tour Of Predjama Castle Included Entrances: Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle is a Renaissance castle built within a cave mouth in southcentral Slovenia, in the historical region of Inner Carniola. It is located in the village of Predjama, approximately 11 kilometres from the town of Postojna and 9 kilometres from Postojna Cave.

Transfer to bled by coach only

Dinner In Hotel Restaurant Menu:

• Standard Hotel Menu, Beverages Excluded

Hotel: Rikli Balance

Day 12 Bled/Ljubljana/Zagreb (B/L)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant

S/S Tour Of Bled With Esg Included Entrances:

• Return Pletna boat ride with St Mary church on bled island

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake with a view of romantic little island with its church and mysterious wishing bell.

Transfer to Ljubljana by coach

Lunch In Local Restaurant ~ Restaurant Hiša Pod Gradom menu:

• Moschroom Soup Or Cold Patte
• Atlantic Salmon Fillet, Potatoes And Grilled Vegetables
• Cheese Cake
• Coffee / Tea

S/S tour of Ljubljana with ESG: Entrances Excluded

Ljubljana charms visitors with its atmosphere, the way it balances the heritage of the past with the achievements of the present. We take a walk through the elegant Baroque streets and over the picturesque Triple and Dragon Bridge, take a look at the beautiful churches, St Nicholas Cathedral and take some time to enjoy the atmosphere of the squares and riverbanks.

Transfer to Zagreb by coach

Hotel: Double Tree By Hilton

Day 13 Zagreb (B/L/D)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant

S/S tour of Zagreb with ESG: Entrances Excluded

Zagreb, the capital of neighbouring Croatia, is a remarkable city of many faces. On a guided tour, we walk through the three historic parts of Zagreb, the medieval Upper Town (Gornji Grad), Kaptol, and monumental Lower Town (Donji Grad). Afterwards, you will have some free time to enjoy the lively pulse of the city.

Lunch In Local Restaurant ~ Restaurant Lanterna Na Dolcu Menu:

• Beef Soup
• Roast Lamb With Roasted Potatoes
• Dessert
• Coffee / Tea

Free time for some individual activities or shopping

Dinner In Local Restaurant ~ Restaurant Okrugljak Menu:

• Caprese Salad
• Chooped Vegetable Steak With Bake`S Potatoes And Tartar Sauce
• Seasonal Salad
• Cherries And Apple Strudel
• Coffee / Tea

Hotel: Double Tree By Hilton

Day 14 Zagreb (B)

Breakfast in hotel restaurant

Free and leisure before transfer to airport

Transfer to Zagreb airport by coach

Day 15 Canada

Arrive Canada.

Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.