Discover the Western Balkans from Split

Tour of Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Slovenia 2012 - departure from Split

PROGRAM

DAY 1 Saturday - Split

Transfer on the day of the tour from Split airport, Split harbour, hotels in Split to Tour hotel. Dinner & overnight in Split/Split area.

DAY 2 Sunday - Split - Dubrovnik

After breakfast, a city tour of Split will uncover the secrets of the UNESCO protected Diocletian’s Palace with its charming little streets, the Peristyle, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. Early afternoon departure to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, city tour of this UNESCO protected pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral (no entrance to Treasury). Dinner & overnight in Dubrovnik/ Dubrovnik area.

DAY 3 Monday - Dubrovnik - Mostar - Sarajevo

Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the traveller from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Orientational walk with your tour leader in Mostar and free time for lunch. Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the historically most interesting cities in Europe. It is the place where the Western & the Eastern Roman Empire split and where the people of the Orthodox East, the Ottoman south and the Roman Catholic West met, both an example of the clash of civilizations and of historical turbulences and a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance, reached through multi-cultural integration. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo/Sarajevo area.

DAY 4 Tuesday - Sarajevo - Banja Luka - Zagreb

Morning departure to Banja Luka, largest city in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city lies on the Vrbas river and is well known in the countries of the Former Yugoslavia for its numerous tree-lined avenues, boulevards, gardens, and parks. Free time for lunch. Afternoon departure towards Zagreb; upon arrival sightseeing tour of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, during which you will have the opportunity to see the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical centre, St Mark’s church with its multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and the University. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb/Zagreb area.

DAY 5 Wednesday - Zagreb - Ljubljana

Morning at leisure. Afternoon departure to Ljubljana, Slovenian capital where you will have a guided tour of the most significant sights of its old centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Dinner and overnight in Ljubljana./Ljubljana area.

DAY 6 Thursday - Ljubljana - Postojna - Opatija - Otočac

Morning departure to Postojna, followed by a visit of the Postojna cave. This 20-km long karst cave system with its web of underground passages, galleries and chambers is the largest cave of the “classic karst” and the most visited show cave in Europe. The journey continues towards Opatija, the jewel of the northern Adriatic wher you will have time for a nice walk on the famous Opatija promenade. Continuation to the Otočac, Plitvice lakes area. Dinner and overnight in Otočac/Otočac area.

DAY 7 Friday - Otočac - Plitvice - Zadar - Split

Morning departure to Plitvice National Park, a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour of the 16 crystal - blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades with magnificent views on the waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Departure towards Zadar, where upon arrival we'll be taking you for a guided walking tour through the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, passing by the 9th century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus as well as St. Anastasia church. Departure to Split. Dinner and overnight in Split/Split area.

DAY 8 Saturday - Split - departure

Transfer to Split airport, Split port or hotels in Split.

 

DATES & RATES

May 12, 26 / June 09, 23 / September 22 / October 06

EUR 779,00 per person in double room on halfboard basis

Single room supplement EUR 259,00 per person

 

July 14 / August 18 / September 08

EUR 819,00 per person in double room on halfboard basis

Single room supplement EUR 271,00 per person

 

Third person in double room on extra bed has 20% discount.

V.A.T. included in price.

 

INCLUDED

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with driver at group's disposal as per itinerary.
  • Experienced English (German, French, Spanish or Italian) speaking escort throughout the trip as per itinerary. Maximum two languages per coach.
  • Hotel accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per itinerary (3* hotels). 

 

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Sarajevo, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Postojna caves, Plitvice lakes, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik

 

OTHER SERVICES

Entrance fees in Postojna cave, Plitvice National Park, Split and Dubrovnik

Tour is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility.

 

NOT INCLUDED

Tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals.

 

CANCELLATION FEES

60 - 30 days prior to departure 10% of the tour rate
29-9 days prior to departure 25% of the tour rate
8 - 1 days prior to departure 50% of the tour rate
0 and no show 100% of the tour rate