Day 1 Zagreb Arrival
Upon arrival, begin our sightseeing tour at Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. The guided walking tour of Zagreb includes the Upper and Lower Town with stops at the Zagreb Cathedral, Lotrscak Tower, Ban Jelacic Square, St Mark’s Church, and Our Lady of the Stone Gate.
Day 2 Zagreb – Sarajevo (400 km)
Today, we will travel to Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the most historically interesting and varied cities in Europe. We will visit the Old Town, Latin Bridge, and Sebilj Fountain – a popular meeting place for the locals. Enjoy an insider tour of the Sarajevo War Tunnels. During the siege of the city in the early 1990s, the tunnel was constructed by the Bosnian Army to link the Neighborhood in the city of Sarajevo. This allowed food, war supplies, and humanitarian aid to come into the city, and people to get out.
Day 3 Sarajevo – Mostar – Dubrovnik (270 km)
After breakfast, we travel to Mostar. It is known for the iconic Stari Most or Old Bridge, a reconstructed medieval-arched bridge. The nearby alleys are full of shops and market stalls. There will also be a picture stop at Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Continue our journey to Dubrovnik.
Day 4 Dubrovnik
Spend the day free at leisure, in Dubrovnik a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. You may consider joining optional to Montenegro.
Day 5 Dubrovnik – Split (240 km)
Begin our day with a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik and see the City Walls. These powerful walls are the finest in the world and Dubrovnik’s main claim to fame. Next, see the Rector’s Palace – a palace in the city of Dubrovnik that used to serve as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa and it was also the seat of the Minor Council and the state administration. Lastly, visit Onofrio’s Fountain, one of Dubrovnik’s most famous landmarks. It was built in 1438 as part of a water-supply system that involved bringing water from a well 12km away. Then continue to Split, Croatia’s second-largest city, but it remains one of the Adriatic’s most vibrant port cities stunningly located between mountains and sea. We will visit Diocletian’s Palace and Peristil Square which is one of the most imposing Roman ruins in existence.
Day 6 Split – National Park Krka – Zadar (180 km)
After breakfast, we will be heading to the Krka National Park one of the top 4 Croatian National Parks. The Krka National Park spacious, largely unchanged region of exceptional and multifaceted natural value, and includes one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. The Krka Waterfalls has the second highest concentration of lavender per km squared in Europe, hence the high frequency of wasps and bees in the area. Thereafter, we will continue our journey to Zadar to visit the Western Quay to see the Sea Organ (which plays music by way of sea waves) and The Greeting to the Sun. Note: If Krka National Park is closed, it will be substituted with the Trogir city tour.
Day 7 Zadar – Plitvice Lakes National Park – Ljubljana (390 km)
Today, we will visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed in UNESCO World Heritage List. Enjoy the breeze walk through wooden foot path bridges with breath-taking view of the 16 colored lakes and waterfalls. Next, we will experience a unique Electric Boat ride across the lakes and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Thereafter, we travel to Istria Peninsula to stay for the night. Note: In the event due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances electric boat ride is unable to proceed, there will be no replacement.
Day 8 Ljubljana – Bled – Ljubljana (110 km)
After breakfast, you will take a scenic drive through the Slovenian countryside to Lake Bled, which has one of the largest natural lakes in Slovenia. It was formed approximately 14,000 years ago due to the glacial geology of the Alps. Next, we will visit Bled Castle a medieval castle built on a precipice above the city of Bled. Thereafter, we will travel back to Ljubljana. In the afternoon, visit the Dragon Bridge and the Triple Bridges, which offer some of the most beautiful views of the city. Be immense by the beauty of the Cathedral of St Nicholas, an easily recognizable landmark of the city with its green dome and twin towers. Stroll along Preseren Square, it is part of the Old Town pedestrian zone and a major meeting point, where festivals, Ljubljana carnival, concerts, sports, political, and protest events take place.
Day 9 Ljubljana – Postojna cave – Venice (250 km)
This morning, we will drive to Postojna Cave which is the largest Karst cave in Slovenia with as much as 24 km of underground tunnels. It has a very long-standing’ tourist tradition’ and even today it is one of the most visited natural landmarks in Slovenia. Your tour will start with a drive into the cave by an electric small train and then proceed on foot with a guide. Stalactites, stalagmites, underground halls, and other rock formations are truly amazing. Next, we will proceed to Designer Factory Outlet Noventa di Piave for shopping. Transfer to the hotel in Venice.
Day 10 Venice departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Free time. Transfer to the airport in Venice for final departure.
INCLUDED:
- Accommodation in a double/twin room BB, in a 4/5* hotel
- Lunch and dinner
- Transfers and tours with modern vehicle
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Entrance fee’s
EXCLUDED:
- Personal expenses
- TIPS
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CHANGES IN THE PROGRAM CAN BE MADE AS PER YOUR WISH.
