1. ARRIVE IN LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, with a strong alpine architectural flavour. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (D)
2. LJUBLJANA-POSTOJNA CAVES- ZADAR, CROATIA.
Undoubtedly, one of the highlights on this tour is a visit to the POSTOJNA CAVES. Your included visit is comprised of a TRAIN ride and a walking tour, which will allow you to see what are possibly Europe’s most extensive and best-known caves. Then, into Croatia, travelling along the coast to Zadar. Over the centuries, Zadar was ruled by Venetians, Austro/ Hungarians, by Italy after WWI, and today belongs to Croatia. Find out more during the included guided tour (B,D)
3. ZADAR-SPLIT-DUBROVNIK.
Drive south to Split to visit the former town home of Roman Emperor Diocletian, his PALACE, and JUPITER TEMPLE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See more of the lovely Dalmatian Coast before reaching Dubrovnik. (B)
4. DUBROVNIK.
Dubrovnik is the best-preserved Croatian medieval city and the liveliest in Dalmatia. Visit the FRANCISCAN MONASTERY and the RECTOR PALACES, where the Local Guide will give you a full commentary, including the history of this beautifully preserved medieval architectural wonder. Afternoon and evening optional excursions are available. (B)
5. DUBROVNIK-NERETVA GORGES- MOSTAR, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA-SARAJEVO.
Enjoy a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley. Stop in Mostar, where a Local Guide shows you the Turkish Quarter with the TURKISH HOUSE, the MOSQUE, and the reconstructed 16th-century bridge. On to Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia- Herzegovina and certainly the most Turkish-looking city in the Balkans-famous for its mosques, markets, and bazaars. Discover the city with a Local Guide and get acquainted with its architectural highlights, including the GAZI HUSREVBEG MOSQUE. (B,D)
6. SARAJEVO-PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK, CROATIA.
Travel north today back into Croatia to visit the country’s famous PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy a walk with a Local Guide through the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder. Its 16 lakes, wooded hills, waterfalls, and cascades make it one of Europe’s most loved national parks. (B,D)
7. PLITVICE-ZAGREB-LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA.
Get to know Croatia’s capital on the included city tour. The city is packed with historic buildings, such as the gothic St. Marcus Church. Continue to Ljubljana, where a Local Guide will help you appreciate its imperial beauty. (B)
8. LJUBLJANA.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
