F – First Class hotel
DATES 2025 – RATES ON REQUEST
19 April 28 April
24 May 02 June
09 August 18 August
20 September 29 September
11 October 20 October
Route map
For information and bookings contact Janice Snider.
Itinerary:
Entrance fees are included where indicated in bold
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome reception at your hotel. (WR)
Embark on a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik after breakfast. Visit notable sites such as the Rector’s Palace, the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery and the Franciscan Monastery with its ancient Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Consider joining an optional excursion for a home-hosted Dubelj experience with dinner. (B)
Travel north along the stunning Adriatic coast passing old fishing villages and new resorts until you reach the coastal city of Split. (B, D)
Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Split. Explore the historic inner city centered around the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site of Diocletian’s Palace. Discover remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split or relax on the beach. Or join an optional excursion to the glamorous island of Hvar, a popular spot for the rich and famous. (B)
After breakfast head to Trogir – known for its vibrant artistic scene. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Next travel inland to the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Take a walking tour around the lower lakes and capture the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder. Marvel at the sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by lush vegetation and thickly wooded mountains. (B, D)
Return to the coast and drive along the beautiful Bay of Kvarner to the popular resort town of Opatija. Enjoy some free time before continuing north to Postojna, Slovenia – home to one of Europe’s largest caves. Explore this fantastic subterranean world on a miniature electric train. Continue to Bled, a picturesque town nestled in the Julian Alps. (B, D)
Discover the beauty of Bled, an Alpine Lake surrounded by towering peaks. Bled was discovered by travelers in the middle of the 19th Century. Since then a small town of hotels, villas and restaurants has developed around the lake turning Bled into a lively all season reason. Take a sightseeing tour of the charming town and stroll along the lakeshore. Visit the impressive Bled Castle perched high on a cliff above the lake. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Consider joining the optional excursion to the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through shops and boutiques or simply revel in the enchanting scenery. (B)
Leave the mountains behind and head to Ljubljana – the capital of Slovenia. Embark on a walking tour of the old city center exploring significant landmarks such as the picturesque Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Continue to Zagreb – the capital city of Croatia. (B, D)
In the morning enjoy a city tour of Zagreb including the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament and Government Palace. The rest of the day is free to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Zagreb 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.