Dalmatian Sunshine
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
Included Features
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling
Itinerary
Day 1, (Sat) arrive in Dubrovnik
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (D)
Day 2, (Sun) in Dubrovnik
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 3, (Mon) to Split
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B,D)
Day 4, (Tue) to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. 317 km (B,D)
Day 5, (Wed) to Opatija, Postojna and Bled
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. 352 km (B,D)
Day 6, (Thu) in Bled
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)
Day 7, (Fri) to Ljubljana and Zagreb
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B,D)
Day 8, (Sat) in Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Day 9, (Sun) depart Zagreb
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
| Departure dates and prices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start date | End date | Per person in twin | Single room supplement |
| Departure dates and prices | |||
| 11 September 2010 | 19 September 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| 18 September 2010 | 26 September 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| 25 September 2010 | 03 October 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| 02 October 2010 | 10 October 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| 09 October 2010 | 17 October 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| 16 October 2010 | 24 October 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| 23 October 2010 | 31 October 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| CLOSED 30 October 2010 | 07 November 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| CLOSED 06 November 2010 | 14 November 2010 | $ 1,853 | $ 647 |
| 30 April 2011 | 08 May 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 07 May 2011 | 15 May 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 14 May 2011 | 22 May 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 21 May 2011 | 29 May 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 28 May 2011 | 05 June 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 04 June 2011 | 12 June 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 11 June 2011 | 19 June 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 18 June 2011 | 26 June 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 25 June 2011 | 03 July 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 02 July 2011 | 10 July 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 09 July 2011 | 17 July 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 16 July 2011 | 24 July 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 13 August 2011 | 21 August 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 20 August 2011 | 28 August 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 27 August 2011 | 04 September 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 03 September 2011 | 11 September 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 10 September 2011 | 18 September 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 17 September 2011 | 25 September 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 24 September 2011 | 02 October 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 01 October 2011 | 09 October 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 08 October 2011 | 16 October 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 15 October 2011 | 23 October 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
| 22 October 2011 | 30 October 2011 | $ 1,685 | $ 589 |
Note
- On this departure (27 August 2011) clients will be accommodated in Ljubljana: Hotel Lev (DLX), instead of Bled.
