Zagreb To Venice
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| Duration: | 14 days / 13 nights |
| Routing: | Zagreb – Sarajevo – Mostar – Dubrovnik – Kotor – Risan – Cetinje – Sveti Stefan – Budva – Dubrovnik – Split – Trogir – Plitvice Lakes – Opatija – Bled – Ljubljana – Bled – Venice |
Day 1, Saturday: Zagreb
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure with a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 2, Sunday: Zagreb
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See 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 3, Monday: Zagreb – Sarajevo
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina. After checking in at the hotel, relax & enjoy dinner. (B,D)
Day 4, Tuesday: Sarajevo – Mostar – Dubrovnik
Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the Sarajevo picturesque Turkish bazaar “Baš Čaršija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. (B,D)
Day 5, Wednesday: 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 6, Thursday: Dubrovnik – Kotor – Risan – Cetinje – Sveti Stefan – Budva – Dubrovnik
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a city-museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)
Day 7, Friday: Dubrovnik – 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. (B,D)
Day 8, Saturday: Split – Trogir – Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the centre of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B,D)
Day 9, Sunday: Plitvice Lakes
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B,D)
Day 10, Monday: Plitvice Lakes – Opatija – Bled
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. (B,D)
Day 11, Tuesday: Bled – Ljubljana – Bled
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lake shore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)
Day 12, Wednesday: Bled – Venice
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)
Day 13, Thursday: Venice
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 14, Friday: Venice
After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your flight home. (B)
Tour Includes:
• Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport at start & end of tour
• 13 nights in first class hotels
• Service charges & hotel taxes
• Breakfast Daily & 8 Dinners (B, D)
• Air-conditioned motor-coach
• Professional Tour Escort – English speaking
• Luggage handling
Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Zagreb
• Sarajevo
• Dubrovnik
• Split
• Plitvice Lakes
• Opatija
• Ljubljana
• Bled
• Postojna Caves
• Venice
Hotels:
• Zagreb: Westin (DLX) or similar
• Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F) or similar
• Dubrovnik: Lapad (F) or similar
• Split: Atrium (F) or similar
• Plitvice: Jezero (F) or similar
• Bled: Park (F) or similar
• Venice: Bauers Palladio Hotel & Spa (DLX) or similar
| Per Person NZ$ | Twin Share | Single |
| Apr 28 May 12, 19 Jun 02, 16, 30 Jul 14 Aug 11, 25 Sep 01, 08, 15, 29 | 4,027 | 5,184 |
Venice City Tax: EUR4 per person/per day (Government new city tax) – payable direct
All prices are subject to amendment any time
