CROATIA
ZAGREB to dubrovnik
10 DAYS
LAND ONLY

ZAGREB / LJUBLJANA / BLED / PLITVICE LAKES / SPLIT / DUBROVNIK

Beginning March 24, 2024 - December 8, 2024

Day 1 – Sunday: Arrive in Zagreb
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D)
Overnight  ZONAR HOTEL or similar, Zagreb

Day 2 – Monday: Explore Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is yours to explore the winding streets of the old town or join us for an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B)
Overnight  ZONAR HOTEL or similar, Zagreb

Day 3 – Tuesday: Ljubljana & Bled
After breakfast, head towards Ljubljana – the capital of Slovenia. Take a walking tour to see the most significant sights of the old city center. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Bled. (B, D)
Overnight  KOMPAS HOTEL / BLED ROSE or similar, Bled 

Day 4 – Wednesday: Explore Bled
Bled, an Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the lakeshore and charming town, and visit the imposing Bled Castle – perched on a cliff high above the lake.

The rest of the day is yours to continue exploring. Browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax in the enchanting scenery. Join us for an optional excursion to the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)
Overnight  KOMPAS HOTEL / BLED ROSE or similar, Bled 

Day 5 – Thursday: Journey to Plitvice Lakes
Continue to Postojna – home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train.

Afterward, continue to the coast and have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy a walking tour of this fashionable resort from the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg-era villas.

After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D)
Overnight  JEZERO HOTEL or similar, Plitvice Lakes 

Day 6 – Friday: Plitvice Lakes / Split
After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. The breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder includes sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.

After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split. (B, D)
Overnight HOTEL CORNER or similar, Split  

Day 7 – Saturday: Explore Split
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral.

The rest of the day is yours to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy the beach,

or join us on an Optional Excursion to the Jet Set spot of the rich and famous – the island of Hvar. (B)
Overnight HOTEL CORNER or similar, Split 

Day 8 – Sunday: Travel to Dubrovnik
After breakfast, travel to Dubrovnik. The rest of the day is yours to explore. (B, D)
Overnight LERO HOTEL or similar, Dubrovnik 

Day 9 – Monday: Explore Dubrovnik
After breakfast, take a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik.

Visit Rector’s Palace and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy – one of the oldest in the world.

The rest of the day is free to continue exploring Dubrovnik.  

Otherwise, join an Optional Excursion to a home-hosted dinner in Dubelj. (B)
Overnight LERO HOTEL or similar, Dubrovnik

 Day 10 – Tuesday: Depart Dubrovnik
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your departure. (B) 

Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes.

Included Features:·       
First-class hotels
Arrival transfer from Zagreb airport on Day 1
Departure transfer to Dubrovnik airport on Day 10
Daily breakfast and 5 dinners
Professional English-Speaking Tour Director
Licensed Local Guides
Touring with modern air-conditioned motor coach
Whisper technology for enhanced touring
Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Service charges and hotel taxes
Entrance fees are included where indicated in bold

COSTS PER PERSON
Based on double occupancy

Low Season 2024    
Travel agent from $1750.00 (US)
Companion from $1850.00 (US)

You will be traveling with regular passengers, but at travel agent rate
EXTENSIONS ARE AVAILABLE