Escorted Tours 2023

Dubrovnik-to-Zagreb, Escorted, 10 Days 
 

Dubrovnik-Split-Plitvice Lakes-Postojna Cave-Bled-Ljubljana-Zagreb

Itinerary: 

Day 1      Monday          Arrive Dubrovnik
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure until you gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner (D)
 

Day 2      Tuesday          In Dubrovnik
On a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free or join us for optional excursion home hosted Dubelj with dinner (B)

Day 3      Wednesday          To Split
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split (B,D)
       

Day 4      Thursday          In Split
In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy at the beach or join us on an optional excursion to Jet Set spot of rich and famous - Island of Hvar (B)

Day 5      Friday          to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then turn inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation (B,D)   

Day 6      Saturday          To Opatija, Postojna and Bled
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After a bit of free time, journey continue north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps (B,D)
   

Day 7      Sunday          In Bled
An Alpine Lake surrounded by high 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-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake.
The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or ax and enjoy the enchanting scenery (B)

Day 8                Monday          to Ljubljana and Zagreb
Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city centre on a walking tour. Highlights included the pictures          

Day 9      Tuesday          In Zagreb
This morning enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, the Government Palace. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the Old town or take and optional excursion to see the countryside (B)

Day 10     Wednesday          Depart Zagreb
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight (B)