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28 Day Dalmatia Discovery & Jewels of Europe River Cruise continued
Day 16 Zagreb This morning journey to the
quaint village of Kumrovec. Discover the history
of Yugoslavia’s President Tito on a visit to an open
air museum showcasing traditional village houses,
including the house where he was born and which
today hosts a large collection of memorabilia on
the former leader. Drive to a charming restaurant
located in a gorgeous rural landscape for a delicious
lunch. After lunch return to Zagreb where the rest
of the day is at leisure to enjoy the sights and sounds
of the Croatian capital.
Meals: FB,HL
Day 17 Zagreb- Sarajevo Today leave
Croatia for the time being as you travel to Sarajevo,
the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Evening is at
leisure. Two Night Stay: Hotel Europa. Meals: FB
Day 18 Sarajevo Sarajevo, is best known for
the turmoil of war in the former Yugoslavia. But
since then much has changed and Sarajevo has
surfaced to become a vibrant metropolis full of
life and cultural heritage. The unique mixture of
Western and Eastern styles, the way of life, and
the pleasant and good natured people is what
gives Sarajevo its unique feel and that is why many
people refer to Sarajevo as the city with a Soul. Visit
Bascarsija in the heart of old Sarajevo, Gazi Husrev
Beg’s Mosque and the Sarajevo Tunnel Museum.
Scenic Enrich: Tonight you will be treated to a home
hosted dinner of traditional Bosnian cuisine in a
private family home.
Meals: FB,HD
Day 19 Sarajevo – Dubrovnik On your
transfer from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, stop in the
beautiful city of Mostar. On your guided tour of
the city, visit the Turkish house and the Old Bridge
which was built by the Ottoman Empire in 1565.
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before your journey
to the impressive Dalmatian coast line. Three Night
Special Stay : Grand Villa Argentina. Meals: FB,L
Day 20 Dubrovnik The walled old town of
Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World heritage site and
has remained largely unchanged since medieval
times. The prosperity of the town has always
been based on maritime trade and in the Middle
Ages it rivalled Venice as a maritime power. On
your Included guided walking tour see Onofrio’s
Fountain, the Rector’s Palace and The Old
Pharmacy in the Franciscan monastery. The Old
Pharmacy was opened in 1317 and is the third
oldest pharmacy in Europe however the only one
still operating today.
Meals: FB,D
Day 21 Dubrovnik Choose from one of the
following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1)
A full day excursion to the ever-changing South
Adriatic coast to the country of Montenegro, a
county of great natural beauty and immense cultural
heritage. Discover the Bay of Kotor, the pearl of the
medieval Mediterranean, which will be presented
in its full beauty with the Romanesque Cathedral
of St Triphun encircled by walls and fortresses
included on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Your experience of Montenegro will fi nish with a
visit to Budva, a small town which is believed to
be one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic
coast; or (2) The walled old town of Dubrovnik is
a UNESCO World heritage site and has remained
largely unchanged since medieval times. Enjoy a
walk around the medieval ramparts which enclose
the town and provide magnifi cent vistas of both the
sea and the famous city of red roofs and grey stone.
Meals: FB,L
Day 22 Dubrovnik – Split Drive along the
impressive Adriatic coast to the coastal city of Split.
Dinner tonight will be in a local restaurant down
town. Overnight Stay: Hotel Atrium Meals: FB,D
Day 23 Split – Plitvice This morning join a
local guide for your Included city tour, which will
reveal the remains of the massive Imperial Palace
of Diocletian, constructed from 293 AD, primarily
as a retirement home. Visit the church which is
thought to be the oldest in the world and which is
still used for services today. Entrance to the Cellars
of the Palace is a pearl of wonder due to its mass
and history. A last chance to enjoy the sea-breeze
before you turn inland and enjoy the rugged natural
scenery of the Balkans as you head towards the
unique Plitvice National Park. Overnight Stay: Hotel
Jezero.
Meals: FB,D
Day 24 Plitvice National Park –
Ljubljana This morning you will enjoy an
Included guided tour of the world famous National
Park along meandering pathways as you view
a series of emerald green lakes, stepped and
linked by increasingly impressive waterfalls. Cross
into Slovenia and arrive in its capital Ljubljana,
which means ‘much loved’ - you will see why
as you appreciate the attractive architecture of
this delightful city. Your Included sightseeing tour
includes the Opera House, National Museum,
Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral. Two
Night Stay: Grand Hotel Union Business or similar
Meals: FB
Day 25 Ljubljana One of Europe’s most
picturesque and iconic settings is your destination
today - Lake Bled, formed after a glacier retreat
and overlooked by the famous Bled Castle. Scenic
Enrich: Step back in time and take a traditional
wooden ‘Pletna’ boat to the stunningly beautiful
island in the lake and visit the historic Church of St
Mary with its wishing well - you may wish to ring
the bell for good luck. Following a short drive visit
one of the many picturesque local villages. Scenic
Enrich Enjoy coffee and cake at the famous lakeside
Villa Bled, former residence of President Tito,
where he hosted global statesmen in the post-war
years.
Meals: FB,D
Day 26 Ljubljana – Venice Today visit
Slovenia’s greatest tourist site – the Karst Caves at
Postojna. A mini-train will take you underground
through a series of beautiful halls adorned with
stalagmites and stalagtites, unique shapes that will
leave you spellbound. Then on to Lipica stud farm,
established for the Holy Roman Empire’s benefi t in
1580, where you see the beautiful white Lipizzaner
horses that perform dressage at the Spanish
Riding School in Vienna. This afternoon arrive in
magnifi cent Venice – the most unique city in the
world! Cruise up the Grand Canal by private motor
90 | The ultimate touring experience