Escorted tours 2022

41 SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: • ZAGREB • NOVI SAD • BELGRADE • SKOPJE • OHRID • TIRANA • PODGORICA • KOTOR • BUDVA • DUBROVNIK • MOSTAR • SARAJEVO • SPLIT • PLTIVICE NP • LJUBLJANA • MARIBOR & PTUJ • PIRAN & KOPER • SOCA VALLEY • BLED & BOHINJ • POSTOJNA CAVE • PREDJAMA CASTLE PREDICTED HOTELS: ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL PANORAMA 4* or similar BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK 4* or similar OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM 4* or similar TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or similar DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar SARAJEVO: HOTEL COLORS INN 4*, HOTEL PRESIDENT 4* or similar SPLIT: HOTEL AMPHORA 4*, HOTEL GLOBO 4* or similar LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, HOTEL SLON 4* or similar SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, LIFECLASS 4* or similar JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI BALANCE 4* or similar PRICE INCLUDES: • All transfers as per itinerary • English speaking tour leader • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis • 11 × lunch • 2 × dinner • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress • Entrance to Plitvice NP • Entrance to Diocletian palace • Entrance to Rector’s palace • Entrance and funicular ride to Ljubljana castle • Wine tasting in Maribor • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel • Entrance to WWI museum • Entrance to Lipica stud farm • Entrance to Bled castle • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama castle • Tourist tax SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1600 EUR DINNER IN HOTELS: 495 EUR DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT ZAG) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM MAR 31, 2022 APR 21, 2022 4.450 EUR APR 28, 2022 MAY 19, 2022 4.690 EUR MAY 26, 2022 JUN 16, 2022 4.690 EUR JUN 23, 2022 JUL 14, 2022 4.690 EUR JUL 21, 2022 AUG 11, 2022 4.690 EUR AUG 18, 2022 SEP 08, 2022 4.690 EUR SEP 15, 2022 OCT 06, 2022 4.690 EUR OCT 13, 2022 NOV 03, 2022 4.450 EUR DAY 10: DURBOVNIK B Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace , and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you . The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. DAY 11: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO B, L Time for Bosnia! Your first stop will be monument from Ottoman times, famous city of Mostar . Stroll around it sold town and medieval streets, admire the young guys jumping from famous old bridge to cold Neretva river. In the afternoon drive to Sarajevo , Bosnian capital Accommodation in hotel and free rest of the day. DAY 12: SARAJEVO B Let’s start with some sightseeing of the city’s attractions: Baščaršija, Begova Mosque, the most typical of religious buildings in the Balkans; City Hall, the Principles bridge. View of three different religious buildings: the Catholic church, the synagogue and the mosque. We continue with our sightseeing and a visit to Ilidza. There’s also time for some traditional Bosnian meatballs, meat patties, sweet tufahija and more; and maybe some entertainment in the city. DAY 13: SPLIT B, L In the morning drive back to Dalmatian coast to visit Split - the capital city of Dalmatia. The old city center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient Roman monument in Croatia. Upon arrival lunch and then afternoon exploring the city center with a city tour take will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Rest of the day will be free at leisure to enjoy the town on your own. DAY 14: PLTIVICE – ZAGREB B, D Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You will visit one of the most beautiful sites of nature in all of Europe . Plitvice national park comprises of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by waterfalls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and forest paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free time to enjoy pristine nature. Return to Zagreb in the afternoon and in the evening join you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about most memorable moments of the tour and plan for new ones. DAY 15: LJUBJANA B Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana DAY 16: LJUBLJANA B Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana . Your guide will take you around and show you the most important attractions, such as Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. 4 OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner DAY 17: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you through the old town by the river, where you will stop in one of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, with their gravestones, temples and roads and back then the city was known as Petovio. Later on, drive back to Ljubljana and overnight. DAY 18: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - Predjama , amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle ever built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave , the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. After breath-taking walk underground free time for lunch and afternoon drive to Slovenian seaside . Accommodation in one of the seaside resorts and free time to relax on the beach! DAY 19: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L In the morning we take a guided tour of small boutique town Piran . This Slovenian jewel used to be part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most adorable cities in the world. After free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Slovenian seaside and relax! DAY 20: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – KOBARID – JULIAN ALPS B, L After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get to know another story, this time about the horses. You will meet a special breeded horse, called Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born black and becoming white while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the historical stud farm, continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used to be part of well-known Isonzo front in WWI, and the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit after lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, where magical views and pristine nature is waiting for you! DAY 21: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region, while island in the middle of the lake can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj . You will take a funicular to Mt Vogel top , where your breath will be taken away by unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake shore. In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about most memorable moments of the tour and plan for new ones. DAY 22: DEPARTURE FROM ZAGREB B Free time until departure for your flight back home.