Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina Tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Croatia | Slovenia | Zagreb | Sarajevo | Bosnia and Herzegovina Dubrovnik | Split | Ljubjiana

ITINERARY

Day 01 – ZAGREB

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Zagreb sightseeing tour. Welcome to ZAGREB! Upon arrival at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Our guide will arrive with the group from Slovenia around lunch time. Then we will take a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will have a chance to admire its two hills, the upper town and the new neighborhoods of Croatiaís capital city. Meals: Dinner

Day 02 – ZAGREB, BANJA LUKA, JAJCE, SARAJEVO

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Sightseeing tour of Sarajevo. We will leave first thing in the morning to travel to Bosnia. The border area still shows sad memories of the conflict that took place in the 1990s. We cross the Serb-majority Bosnia. First stop, BANIA LUKA, and time to walk through the capital of the autonomous entity of the Srpska Republika, the second largest city in Bosnia after Sarajevo, with its

fortress and orthodox cathedral. Then, departure to JAJCE, perhaps the most beautiful town in Bosnia, with its cultural mix, its mosque, its fortress and its impressive waterfall. Time for a walk and lunch. We continue our journey to SARAJEVO, arriving in the mid-afternoon. With a local guide, we will take a panoramic tour of this city with strong Turkish influence: its Mosques, its Madrasahs, and its busy bazaars. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 03 – SARAJEVO, MOSTAR, MEDJUGORJE, DUBROVNIK

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo. Beautiful landscapes throughout the route: mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes and picturesque villages. Before leaving Sarajevo we visit the Tunnel of Hope that saved the city during the Serbian siege in the war. Later, we continue to another exciting drive of scenic beauty. Amidst deep valleys, we travel to MOSTAR, with its very beautiful historic center and stone bridge separating the Orthodox, Muslim and Catholic communities. After lunch, we stop in MEDJUGORJE, a place that attracts thousands of Catholic Pilgrims. We then travel to CROATIA. Border procedures (which may take a while). We will then arrive into DUBROVNIK at the end of the day. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 04 – DUBROVNIK

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Panoramic tour of Dubrovnik. Cable car ride. In the morning we enjoy a panoramic tour of DUBROVNIK with a local guide. We are undoubtedly in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, surrounded by walls, bathed by the Adriatic Sea; its intact historic center is a jewel of world architectural heritage. The tour includes tickets to the Franciscan Monastery with the oldest pharmacy in Europe, and the Cathedral. We also take the cable car to give us a fantastic view of the city and the neighboring islands. You can then enjoy free time, returning to the hotel at the end of the afternoon. Note: Instead of Dubrovnik, accommodation could be provided in Cavtat, a coastal town near the city. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 05 – DUBROVNIK, SPLIT

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Visit of Split. We set off in the morning, travelling along the Croatian coastline which displays amazing seascapes and islands. We will arrive in SPLIT at noon. We include a visit with a local guide and entry into the Diocletianís Palace. We will tour this immense palace from the Roman period, its labyrinth of streets, and its sea vistas. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 06 – SPLIT, PLITVICE-OPATIJA

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Plitvice lakes National Park. We will travel to the interior region of Croatia, going through beautiful landscapes to finally arrive in PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK, which has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will enter the park where you can admire the parkís lakes and waterfalls. Take the opportunity to walk along the trails or take a boat and sail through the waters of the lakes. After lunch, we will travel back to the coast towards the north of Croatia. Upon reaching OPATIJA, you can have dinner (included) and stroll in this resort town which offers a charming nightlife.Note: In exceptional circumstances, either due to weather conditions or high numbers of tourists, it may not be possible or advisable to use the train or boat in Plitvice. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 07 – OPATIJA, POSTOINA, BLED, LJUBJIANA

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Postjona cave, Boat trip, Tour of Ljubljana. Today we will travel to Slovenia. We will visit POSTOJNA Cave, one of the worldís biggest caves which is partially toured by train. After this, we will travel to BLED, a stunning postcard town on the shore of a lake, and in the middle of the lake, there is an island where the bell tower of a monastery stands at the foot of a medieval castle. We take a boat trip around Bledís lake and a visit the monastery on the island. We continue our trip to Sloveniaís Capital, LJUBLJANA. Here we will take a tour with a local guide and learn about this beautiful Central European city. Dinner included.Note: During the winter, in order to be able to visit Ljubljana during the daylight hours, this may take place before departure to Maribor. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 08 – LJUBJIANA, MARIBOR, ZAGREB

TODAYíS HIGHLIGHT: Visit to Maribor city.We will travel to Sloveniaís second most important city, MARIBOR. A city highly influenced by Austrian culture, where its cathedral and castle stand out. Afterwards, we will go back to CROATIA, Arriving in ZAGREB at around 15.00.End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Meals: Breakfast