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 |