Group │ Escorted Tour │ 14 Days │ From $2,749

Spend 14 amazing days along the Adriatic coast experiencing the best of Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Italy.  Start your escorted tour in Zagreb, Croatia and end in Venice, Italy.  Learn about Croatia’s capital Zagreb by visiting the Upper Town, lively Jelačić square and Dolac market, strolling its beautiful parks, and meeting locals.

Continue to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo and explore the famous “Baš Čaršija” in Mostar.  Then come to Dubrovnik, the Croatian jewel, and find out everything about it’s past and the present.  Enjoy your free time by relaxing on the beach, strolling the streets of Dubrovnik, sampling some local Dalmatian specialties or shopping for great souvenirs.

Next, we’ll take you on a full day excursion to the Bay of Kotor, St. Stefan, Cetinje and Budva in Montenegro.  From Dubrovnik, we’ll travel along the Dalmatian coast passing quaint towns and fishing villages to Split and Trogir in Central Dalmatia.  We’ll take you to discover the Plitvice Lakes with its stunning waterfalls, Lake Bled in Slovenia, Postojna Caves and the Slovenian capital Ljubljana.

We end the Croatia. Slovenia, Bosnia, Montenegro & Italy tour in charming Venice where there will be enough time to visit the main sights and enjoy the free time, as well.

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Day 1, Zagreb

Upon You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. Overnight in Zagreb. (D)

Day 2, Zagreb

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour along the historic Upper Town and visit St. Mark's Church which was built in the XIII century.  Also stop at St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the shops, restaurants and cafes of the old town.  Take an optional excursion to the countryside and visit the beautiful region of Istria and enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and exquisite wine produced here.  Don’t forget to savor a traditional meal in a local restaurant. Overnight in Zagreb. (B, D)

Day 3, Zagreb/Sarajevo

Today you will journey south to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.The road will take you along and then across Sava River into Bosnia, where you don't have to go very far to find an isolated mountain, a cool stream or a thick green forest. After checking in at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing dinner. Overnight in Sarajevo. (B)

Day 4, Sarajevo/Mostar/Dubrovnik

On your city sightseeing tour today visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar "Baš Čaršija" and enjoy sampling traditional flavorful fruits and vegetables or chat with the locals.  Next visit the Husref Bay's Mosque which was influenced by Ottoman architecture and discover how Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations throughout history.  Continue on to Olympic Stadium and Sarajevo Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the majestic mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Mostar is an ancient medieval city which contains a XVI century stone bridge and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Also walk through the remains of a Turkish quarter of the city before travelling to Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 5, Dubrovnik

There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning.  Visit the Rector's Palace, known for its irregular shape which is the result of many reconstructions.  Continue to the 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 still in operation after 700 years. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the rest of the city.  Walk down the Stradun the biggest, longest and widest street in the city.  Or visit the Minčeta Tower or Revelin Tower which were constantly added to and developed to help protect the city. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 6, Dubrovnik/Montenegro/Dubrovnik

Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. A fjord is formed when a glacier cuts a U shaped valley through bed rock or mountains it is a really unique sight.  Also stop in the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a city-museum. Next, travel to the coast for a short stop in the small picturesque villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

Day 7, 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.  Overnight in Split. (B, D)

Day 8, Split/Trogir/Plitvice

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace.  The palace is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and was built around the IV century. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight in Plitvice. (B, D)

Day 9, Plitvice

Today enjoy the natural beauty of Plitvice National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The park is a natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.   Walk around the park on its trails or wooden pathways and visit the flowing waterfalls and you might catch glimpses of the abundant wildlife.  The rest of the day is at leisure to continue exploring the splendor of the park.  For the more adventurous types, depending on the season you can participate in optional activities such as skiing, cycling or rowing. Overnight in Plitvice. (B, D)

Day 10, Plitvice/Opatija/Bled

Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. Take an orientation tour of Opatija which 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. Overnight in Bled. (B, D)

Day 11, Bled/Ljubljana/Bled

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town on the shores of Lake Bled.   Gaze up at the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake and learn about its history.  After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here you will be able to visit the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, the Three Bridges, Parliament and Robba's Fountain, based on Bernini’s famous fountain in Piazza Navona.  Return to Bled in the evening. Overnight in Bled. (B)

Day 12, Bled/Postojna/Venice

Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this indescribable subterranean world by miniature electric train or walking. This is one of the largest underground caves in Europe and definitely the longest.  Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice.  Overnight in Venice. (B)

Day 13, Venice

Begin the day with a walking tour of the romantic city of Venice featuring the major highlights.  Visit St. Mark's Square and watch out for the famous pigeons flying all around.  Then tour St. Mark's Basilica, originally built in 828 when relics of the Patron Saint Mark were brought to Venice and the Doge Giustiniano Particiaco from Alexandria.  Then stop at 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 traditional Venetian glass blowing. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, visit the shops or check out the outstanding Peggy Guggenheim Museum located on the opposite side of the Grand Canal giving you wonderful views of the city. Or the more traditional Doges Palace, which houses a beautiful art collection.  Or take an optional gondola ride through the mysterious canals of the city. Enjoy a farewell dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Venice. (B, D)

Day 14, Depart Venice

After breakfast you will be transferred to Venice airport for your flight home.

• Zagreb, Hotel Westin
• Sarajevo, Hotel Holiday Inn
• Dubrovnik, Hotel Lapad
• Split, Hotel Atrium
• Plitvice, Hotel Jezero
• Bled, Hotel Park
• Venice, Bauer Palladio Hotel & SPA

INCLUDED

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily and 8 dinners
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

NOT INCLUDED

• Airfare, tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
• Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion