Discover the most interesting Croatian places in this 10-day tour, from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
Day 1
ARRIVAL ZAGREB
Arrival at airport Zagreb. Transfer with luxury air-conditioned coach and agency escort to you hotel. Welcome drink and installation in hotel. Overnight at the hotel PANORAMA in Zagreb (more info at www.maistra.com).
Day 2
THE BEST OF ZAGREB
Breakfast at the hotel. Discovering of the capital of Croatia, Zagreb- This town of charm will open its doors to us. We will make the guided tour of the old city, the St-Marc Church, with the colours roof, the University of Zagreb, created in 1696, the Croatian National Theatre, and Cathedral. You will get to know about the history of the city and about the city today. Free time in Zagreb for walking shopping according to participant wishes. Overnight at the hotel PANORAMA Zagreb
Day 3
NATIONAL PARK PLITVICE LAKE
Breakfast and check out of hotel. Departure to the Plitvice Lakes National Park on UNESCO´s List of World Natural Heritage (www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr). Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice lakes are natural phenomenon of a rare and unique beauty. Sightseeing with the licensed speaking guide of the sixteen lakes, each at the different level joined in a series of cascading waterfalls. Lunch in N.P. Plitvice lake restaurant (Hotel Plitvice). Overnight at hotel Mirjana Rastoke at Slunj (more info at www.mirjana-rastoke.com)
Day 4
ZADAR & TROGIR
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Zadar. Sightseeing of Zadar cultural monu-ments with local licensed English speak-ing guide. Then we travel through charming fishing villages and sun drenched Adriatic resorts. Free time in city of Šibenik before installation in hotel in Trogir. Overnight at the hotel Sveti Križ at Trogir (more info at www.hotel-svetikriz.hr).
Day 5
TROGIR & SPLIT
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue to Trogir for sightseeing cultural and historical monuments of the city (UNESCO-heritage). With the licensed English speaking guide we will enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour of this gracious cities by the sea. Free time in city for walking or shopping according to participant wishes. Departure from Trogir old city by boat to old town Split. Sightseeing Split old city with your local licensed English speaking guide (UNESCO-heritage). Highlights include remains of the original palace, a colonnaded square and the Temple of Jupiter. Sightseeing of the beautiful Dalmatian city with the famous Diocletian Palace (UNESCO-heritage), a unique monument of Roman architecture from the 3rd century. Free time in Split according to participant wishes. Dinner and overnight at hotel Plaža Omiš (more info at www.hotelplaza.hr)
Day 6
DUBROVNIK GRAND CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of Dubrovnik with licensed English speaking guide. Visit of the city which is on UNESCO´s List of World Cultural Heritage. This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, scrupulously preserved over the centuries. A pleasant walk will take you to the Rector’s Place, the Franciscan Monastery with its 14th century Pharmacy, the Cathedral, as well as to other places of interest. Free time for walking or shopping according to participant wishes. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at Villa Paradiso (more info at www.dubrovnikparadiso.com).
Day 7
STON CITY WALLS & BOTANICAL GARDEN
Combining cultural, botanical and gastronomic revelations, this tour of the historic town of Ston and the Trsteno Arboretum has something for everyone. The tour begins with a leisurely stroll through Trsteno’s reknowned arboretum. At over 500 years old and housing more than 300 species of exotic tree and plant life, the arborteum is widely acknowledged as one of the finest gardens in Europe. During the tour you’ll have a chance to take in the magnificent scenery, including the summer manor, pavillion, aquaduct and Baroque fountain and will also be able to view the centrepiece of the arboretum, two ancient Oriental Plane trees. Standing at almost 60m tall, the trees are the only specimens of their kind in Europe and make a wonderful photo opportunity.After an exploration of the botanical garden, the tour moves to Ston. This historic town is surrounded by a 5km long fortified wall, the second longest in the world after the Great Wall of China, which was originally erected in 1358 to protect the town. Now, over 20 towers still remain and the wall represents an impressive flashback to the past. Late afternoom return to yourt hotel. Overnight at Villa Paradiso more info at www.dubrovnikparadiso.com.
Day 8
KORCULA ISLAND & PELJESAC PENINSULA
Full day tour to the Peninsula to view the nature. Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by coach to Island of Korčula. The Peljesac Peninsula is the most famous region for the production of high quality red wines made from the Zinfandel grapes. Sightseeing of Ston which was the first planned city in Europe as one of the first urban cities. Hundreds of visitors are attracted by the 5 km stone walls protecting Ston. Continue by coach to Korčula island. Tasting the wines and local product (smoked ham and cheese) at family Ledinić. The City of Korcula is one of the most beautiful medieval cities on the Adriatic and it is considered to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Visit of cultural and historical monuments of the island with the licensed English speaking guide. Overnight at hotel Bellevue at Orebić (more info at https://www.aminess.com/en/aminess-bellevue-hotel).
Day 9
DUBROVNIK – FREE DAY
Breakfast at the hotel in Dubrovnik. Free day in Dubrovnik to discover city on your own. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Dubrovnik.
Day 10
DUBROVNIK-DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel in Dubrovnik. Transfer to Apt Dubrovnik and flight to _______
