Itinerary

1. DUBROVNIK

   Upon arrival in Dubrovnik’s Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

2. DUBROVNIK

   Morning walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik”. See the Rector’s Palace, 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 at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

3. DUBROVNIK I SPLIT

   This morning, depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight in Split. (B)

4. SPLIT I TROGIR I PLITVICE LAKES

   After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities where scholars from around the world gather to study and paint. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Overnight in Plitvice. (B)

5. PLITVICE LAKES I OPATIJA I POSTOJNA I BLED

   Today, return to the coast and travel along the beautiful Bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. Overnight in Bled. (B)

6. BLED

   This morning, a sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with a lovely lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bled. (B)

7. BLED I LJUBLJANA I ZAGREB

   Start your day with a transfer to Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, where you will enjoy a walking tour. Visit the most significant sights of the old city center: the picturesque open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik; Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

8. ZAGREB

   This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)