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ESCORTED TOURS WITH GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 2022
1 INTRODUCTION
Greetings and Welcome to PALMA TRAVEL DMC, your PERFECT & COMPLETE travel partner! We combine high quality services with reasonable price and personal touch. Our inspiration comes from the elegance of urban cities, green countryside always raises our spirit and our hearts guide us to create and fulfil the dreams of each and every traveler. At every point since the establishment of the company over three decades ago, we have proven to be a reliable business partner with comprehensive and diverse range of travel arrangements. We are determined to provide the best support, ultimately saving you money and time to focus on things that matter the most to you. Our team of professionals welcomes you to Slovenia and its nearby countries: Austria, Italy, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Switzerland and others. So, join us and enjoy the hospitality of the people, fantastic variety of regions, natural wonders and local traditions and culture.
PALMA TRAVEL DMC is committed in finding the best solutions for our partners. Since 1990, our Mission is to fulfil our clients’ needs and to provide exceptional services that satisfy their expectations. Our priorities are to be the most innovative in the industry, to maintain our professionalism and to be readily accessible for our clients. Longterm experiences, high-quality expectations, constant creativity enables us to establish strong business relationships with our partners and our future clients. In this brochure, we have carefully selected our best routes for you to explore the unique and diverse trips off the beaten track; be amazed by the nature and take a glimpse inside the underworld. Meet the friendly locals and get thrilled by their stories and folklore. Let them be lakes, rivers or mountains, untouched jewels are hiding everywhere – and we know where the best ones are. INCOMING DEPARTMENT Verovškova 55 I 1000 Ljubljana I Slovenia tel: +386 1 51 33 670 I [email protected] INFO www.palma-travel.eu
STUNNING SLOVENIA...... 6 TRAVEL PUZZLE IMPRESSIVE CROATIA...... 8 THE GRAND TOUR OF EXPLORE SLOVENIA & CROATIA...... 10 SLOVENIA & CROATIA...... 32 ADRIATIC PEARLS...... 12 EXPLORE AUSTRIA, ITALY, INDEX SLOVENIA & CROATIA...... 34 CHARMING ITALY...... 14 CAESARS, DUKES AND DOGES...... 36 AUSTRIA, ITALY & SLOVENIA...... 16 ENCHANTING DANUBE, THE GREAT BALKAN EXPERIENCE...... 18 ALPS & ADRIATIC...... 38 SOUTH BALKAN GEMS...... 20 COMPLETE BALKAN ADVENTURE...... 40 IMPERIAL CIRCLE...... 22 ADRIATIC & SOUTH PANONIAN HIGHLIGHTS...... 24 BALKAN FAIRYTALE...... 42 ROMANIA & BULGARIA...... 26 GRAND IMPERIAL CIRCLE...... 44 GREEN HEART OF EUROPE AND BLUE FROM DUBROVNIK TO BUDAPEST...... 46 PEARL OF ADRIATIC...... 28
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3 TRANSPORTATION Our buses are comfortable and perfect for long distance traveling, apart from this we can arrange luxury buses for our sophisticated clients. Private transfers can be done either with highly comfortable vehicles or luxury vans.
ACCOMMODATION Hotels in our portfolio are highly rated but categorized differently. Located in straight city center or semi-central location, they assure you a comfort and unforgettable stay. Hotel categories go from standard 3 star, to superior 4 and 5 star. Service is usually based on bed and breakfast with option of half board dinners.
GUIDES & TOUR DIRECTORS Our guides and tour directors are carefully selected. They offer you support and organization and logistic solutions 24/7 during your trip. The guides are all English speaking; however, we can also provide for you guides in different languages such as Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Spanish and many others.
OTHER SERVICES Besides classic tours we can also add or remove activities based on your client’s desires. If you are to fly to some other airport than written in the tour program, please let us know and you will arrange the transfer and needed services.
TRAVEL PUZZLE Boost the tours for more experience with TRAVEL PUZZLE option. Almost all of our tours can be combined between each other and create a new longer journey. Check for matching puzzle sign at the end of each tour and make a new longer travel experience by combing 2 tours in one.
PRIVATE & CLOSED GROUPS If you would like to close one of our departures just for your clients, we can always customize services based on their needs and wishes. Hotels, guides - languages, meal plans can all be adjusted, therefore don’t hesitate to contact us for more options.
4 B = breakfast L = lunch T = tasting D = dinner CD = Captain’s dinner
TRANSFER PRICES (per person, per way) ZAGREB – LJUBLJANA 99 € VENICE – LJUBLJANA 99 € JULIAN ALPS – VENICE 115 € JULIAN ALPS – ZAGREB 115 € VENICE – ZAGREB 220 €
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1 child 2 - 12 years old 20% off in additional bed with 2 adults in double room
5 Maribor Ptuj Bohinj Bled
Ljubljana
Postojna Lipica Koper Piran
stunning slovenia 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Discover the new star of Europe and visit the queen of caves - Postojna. Enjoy colorful Ljubljana and emerald lake Bled
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA story, you will also take funicular up to the castle which counts more than 400 years. The guide will Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s take you through the old town by the river, where with your tour director and get to know the details history and of course admire amazing view from you will stop in one of restaurants for lunch. Some of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy free time and then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city on your own. city in Slovenia. It was the Romans who left a very DAY 2: LJUBLJANA B 4OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner strong mark here, with their gravestones, tem- Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljublja- ples and roads and back then the city was known na. Your guide will take you around and show you DAY 3: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T as Petovio. Later on, drive back to Ljubljana and the most important attractions, such as Preser- Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing overnight. en’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall of Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana as the city with the oldest grapevine in the world
6 DAY 4: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – happened in Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B in the heart of the valley where a WWI museum is to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken Your adventure will continue to the underworld, located. Museum visit after lunch and afternoon away by unforgettable views of Triglav National more exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - drive to Julian Alps region, where magical views Park. Some free time to admire its natural beau- Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built and pristine nature is waiting for you! ty and relax on the lake shore. In the evening join within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk familiar with. Even Guinees book of records list- DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D about most memorable moments of the tour and ed it biggest castle ever built inside a rock. It will Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural plan for new ones. definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experi- most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz- Free time until departure for your flight back ence of the underworld. After breath-taking walk ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of home. underground free time for lunch and afternoon the region, while island in the middle of the lake drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in can be visited with traditional boat called “plet- one of the seaside resorts and free time to relax na”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake on the beach!
DAY 5: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L In the morning we take a guided tour of small bou- tique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s archi- tecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most adorable cities in the world. After free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Ko- per, Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Slovenian seaside and relax!
DAY 6: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – KO- BARID – JULIAN ALPS B, L After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get to know another story, this time about the horses. You will meet a special breeded horse, called Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breed- ed for Habsburg monarchy and are famous for be- ing born black and becoming white while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the histori- cal stud farm, continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used to be part of well-known Isonzo front in WWI, and the most important, the 12th
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • MARIBOR & PTUJ HOTEL SLON 4* or similar • PIRAN & KOPER APR 14, 2022 APR 21, 2022 1.590 € • SOCA VALLEY SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, MAY 12, 2022 MAY 19, 2022 1.650 € • BLED & BOHINJ LIFECLASS 4* or similar MAY 26, 2022 JUN 02, 2022 1.650 € • POSTOJNA CAVE JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI JUN 09, 2022 JUN 16, 2022 1.650 € • PREDJAMA CASTLE BALANCE 4* or similar JUN 23, 2022 JUN 30, 2022 1.650 € JUL 07, 2022 JUL 14, 2022 1.650 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to WWI museum AUG 04, 2022 AUG 11, 2022 1.650 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Lipica stud farm AUG 18, 2022 AUG 25, 2022 1.650 € • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Bled castle SEP 01, 2022 SEP 08, 2022 1.650 € • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama SEP 15, 2022 SEP 23, 2022 1.650 € basis castle • 3 × lunch • Tourist tax SEP 29, 2022 OCT 06, 2022 1.650 € • 1 × farewell dinner OCT 27, 2022 NOV 03, 2022 1.650 € • Entrance and funicular ride to Ljubljana NOV 10, 2022 NOV 17, 2022 1.650 € castle SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 680 € DEC 22, 2022 DEC 29, 2022 1.590 € • Wine tasting in Maribor DINNER IN HOTELS: 180 € • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel JAN 12, 2023 JAN 19, 2023 1.490 € FEB 09, 2023 FEB 16, 2023 1.490 € MAR 16, 2023 MAR 23, 2023 1.590 € TRAVEL PUZZLE IMPRESSIVE CROATIA
7 Zagreb
Plitvice
Zadar
Trogir Split
Dubrovnik
impressive croatia 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS Visit the incredible capital of Croatia, magnificent lakes Plitvice and other Croatian jewels under UNESCO’s heritage protection. DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB spots of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and dis- of the most spectacular natural phenomena with Welcome to Croatia! Meet with your tour director cover city on your own. 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected and get to know the details of your tour! Free time to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. in Zagreb. DAY 3: PLITVICE B, L After guided tour of the park you will have some One of the most photogenic natural parks is wait- time to enjoy the pristine nature and admire the DAY 2: ZAGREB B ing for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will emerald water. Later in the afternoon transfer to Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walk- absolutely take your breath away! With its ex- hotel in Plitvice area, overnight. ing tour of its historical Zagreb composed of the ceptional natural beauty, this area has always at- Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban tracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, DAY 4: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L complex of churches, palaces, museums, galler- it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A Start with a short city tour among ancient and ies and government buildings popular sightseeing UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the
8 important city of the first Croatian kingdom and with exploring the city center with a city tour take DAY 7: DUBROVNIK B, D is nowadays administrative and cultural capital will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. medieval streets and travel back in time. In the and many others will leave an impression on you. evening join your group for a farewell dinner where Of course, you will also visit one of the most im- DAY 6: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B you will talk about most memorable moments of portant attraction from bucket list – Sea Organ, Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast the tour and plan for new ones. experimental instrument that plays music by the and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. 4OPTIONAL: way of sea waves. In the afternoon drive to Split, The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most Elaphiti boat tour with stop in Trogir, antique city full of magical pal- important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- Mostar & Medjugorje aces. ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- Accommodation in Split and free time. rounds the old city center and discover its ancient DAY 8: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, Free time until transfer for flight back home. DAY 5: SPLIT B visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be administrative and cultural capital. The old city free for exploring the city on your own or join us on center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an- its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. cient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • ZAGREB ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, CANOPY BY STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • PLITVICE HILTON 4* or similar • ZADAR APR 21, 2022 APR 28, 2022 1.540 € • TROGIR PLITVICE: MIRJANA 4*, DEGENIJA 4* or MAY 19, 2022 MAY 26, 2022 1.630 € similar • SPLIT JUN 02, 2022 JUN 09, 2022 1.630 € • DUBROVNIK SPLIT: PRESIDENT 4*, CORNER 4* or similar JUN 16, 2022 JUN 23, 2022 1.630 € DUBROVNIK: LACROMA 4*, ALBATROS 4* or similar JUN 30, 2022 JUL 07, 2022 1.630 € JUL 14, 2022 JUL 21, 2022 1.630 € AUG 11, 2022 AUG 18, 2022 1.630 € PRICE INCLUDES: in Zadar) AUG 25, 2022 SEP 01, 2022 1.630 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Rector’s palace • English speaking tour leader • Tourist tax SEP 08, 2022 SEP 15, 2022 1.630 € • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB SEP 22, 2022 SEP 29, 2022 1.630 € basis OCT 06, 2022 OCT 13, 2022 1.630 € • 2 × lunch SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 498 € • 1 × farewell dinner DINNER IN HOTELS: 180 € NOV 03, 2022 NOV 10 2022 1.390 € • Entrance to Plitvice national park NOV 17, 2022 NOV 24, 2022 1.390 € • Entrance to Diocletian palace (St Donat DEC 29, 2022 JAN 05, 2023 1.540 € JAN 19, 2023 JAN 26, 2023 1.390 € TRAVEL PUZZLE FEB 16, 2023 FEB 23, 2023 1.390 € STUNNING SLOVENIA MAR 23, 2023 MAR 30, 2023 1.540 €
9 Bohinj Bled Ljubljana Postojna Zagreb
Opatija
PENINSULA DE ISTRIA
Plitvice
explore slovenia & croatia 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Enjoy the best of Slovenia and Croatia! Visit the magical underworld in Postojna, admire emerald lakes Bled and Plitvice national Park, taste local flavours of Istria!
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA bljana story, you will also take funicular up to the show medieval urban complex of churches, palac- Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slo- es, museums, galleries and government buildings with your tour director and get to know the details venia’s history and of course admire amazing view popular sightseeing spots of the city. Free after- of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to noon to enjoy and discover city on your own. enjoy city on your own. DAY 2: LJUBLJANA B 4OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner DAY 4: PLITVICE – OPATIJA B, L Start your day with visit of colorful Slovenian capi- One of the most photogenic natural parks is wait- tal, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and DAY 3: ZAGREB B ing for you! Plitvice national park will absolutely show you most important attractions, such as Say goodbye to stunning Slovenia and drive to take your breath away! With its exceptional natural Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town Croatia. Walking tour of its historical capital Za- beauty, this area has always attracted nature lov- hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Lju- greb composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will ers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed
10 Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO World Her- farm for local tasting. Continue to Porec, one of DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D itage Site is considered one of the most spectacu- most popular holiday destinations in Istria. A stroll Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural lar natural phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise through town and its narrow streets, will mesmer- beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and lakes that are connected to each other by a fabu- ize you. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the Zagreb lous system of waterfalls. After lunch, the scenic free time by the sea. most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz- road will take you to blue Adriatic coastline. You ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of will accommodate in Opatija, dame of coastal DAY 6: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – the region, while island in the middle of the lake Croatia that emerged as holiday resort for elite al- JULIAN ALPS B , L can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. ready in 19th century hosting eminent guests such Saying goodbye to seaside, your adventure will Later on, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slo- Plitvice as Emperor Franc Josef I, empress Maria Anna and continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst venia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt many others. underworld. Your fist stops - Predjama, amazing Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at by unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. DAY 5: ISTRIA TOUR B, T all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even Lunch and some free time to admire its natural Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle beauty and relax on the lake shore. In the evening The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic ever built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you join you group for a farewell dinner where you will between Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna talk about most memorable moments of the tour shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Cro- cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. and plan for new ones. atia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most The cave offers a unique experience of the under- developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town world. Lunch and in the afternoon continue to Ju- DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B is built on the island and it is the most picturesque lian Alps region and enjoy your free time in pristine Free time until departure for your flight back and romantic towns on Mediterranean. To fell the nature. home. true Istrian spirit, visit one of Istrian agritourism
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • ZAGREB UNION HOTEL 4* or similar • PLITIVICE APR 21, 2022 APR 28, 2022 1.540 € • ROVINJ ZAGREB: HOTEL PANORAMA 4*, HOTEL MAY 19, 2022 MAY 26, 2022 1.630 € INTERNATIONAL 4* or similar • BLED & BOHINJ JUN 02, 2022 JUN 09, 2022 1.630 € OPATIJA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar JUN 16, 2022 JUN 23, 2022 1.630 € JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI JUN 30, 2022 JUL 07, 2022 1.630 € BALANCE 4* or similar JUL 14, 2022 JUL 21, 2022 1.630 € AUG 11, 2022 AUG 18, 2022 1.630 € AUG 25, 2022 SEP 01, 2022 1.630 € SEP 08, 2022 SEP 15, 2022 1.630 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Bled castle SEP 22, 2022 SEP 29, 2022 1.630 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama OCT 06, 2022 OCT 13, 2022 1.630 € • English speaking tour leader castle • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Tourist tax NOV 03, 2022 NOV 10 2022 1.390 € basis NOV 17, 2022 NOV 24, 2022 1.390 € • 3 × lunch DEC 29, 2022 JAN 05, 2023 1.540 € • 1 × farewell dinner SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 380 € JAN 19, 2023 JAN 26, 2023 1.390 € • local goods tasting in Istria DINNER IN HOTELS: 140 € • Entrance to Ljubljana castle and FEB 16, 2023 FEB 23, 2023 1.390 € funicular ride MAR 23, 2023 MAR 30, 2023 1.540 € • Entrance to Plitvice NP • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel TRAVEL PUZZLE AUS, ITA & SLO
11 Koper Venice
Rovinj Opatija
Plitvice Zadar Šibenik Split Dubrovnik
adriatic pearls 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS Explore the pearls of Adriatic sea! Visit the most romantic city in the world - Venice and learn all about the charming little towns like Piran, Koper, Opatija, Zadar , Split and Dubrovnik, all located on along the crystal blue Adriatic
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO VENICE take you to St. Mark’s Square with the beautiful DAY 3: VENICE – PIRAN – KOPER – OPATIJA Welcome to at the Queen of Adriatic, the mesmer- basilica of St. Mark, always interesting astrological RIVIERA B, L izing Venice! Arrival to airport, transfer to hotel. clock and bell tower Campanile, Bridge of Sighs Continue your journey to Slovenia. You will visit Pi- Meet with your tour director to get all the informa- and most important bridge - Rialto. Free after- ran lovely Slovenian old town on seaside. Colourful tion about the tour. noon to enjoy the city on your own. Later in the city center with interesting history is the pearl of evening transfer to hotel and overnight. Slovenian coast and reminds a lot of Venice since DAY 2: VENICE B 4OPTIONAL: it belonged to Venetian republic for many years. After breakfast you will take a guided tour of the Gondola ride through Venice’s canals You tour will include sightseeing of the most im- enchanted city. Cruise with the taxi boat will offer portant attractions, including Square Tartini, St. the first view of the »City of Canals«. Your tour will George church, glorious city wall. Continue to Ko-
12 per, the capital of seaside that once used to be an of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. island. After guided walk through town, you will old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most have lunch and some free time. In the late after- and many others will leave an impression on you. important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- noon arrival to Opatija, a small metropolitan re- Of course, you will also visit one of the most im- ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- sort on the Croatian coast, where you will enjoy portant attraction from bucket list – Sea Organ, rounds the old city center and discover its ancient the evening in the coastal atmosphere. experimental instrument that plays music by the secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, way of sea waves. In the afternoon drive to Split, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- DAY 4: ISTRIA TOUR B, DG with stop in Trogir, antique city full of magical pal- cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. aces. free for exploring the city on your own or join us on The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic Accommodation in Split and free time. optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Cro- DAY 7: SPLIT B atia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the DAY 9: DUBROVNIK B, D developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town administrative and cultural capital. The old city Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. is built on the island and it is the most picturesque center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the and romantic towns on Mediterranean. To fell the UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an- medieval streets and travel back in time. In the true Istrian spirit, visit one of Istrian agritourism cient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day evening join you group for a farewell dinner where farm for local tasting. Continue to Porec, one of with exploring the city center with a city tour take you will talk about most memorable moments of most popular holiday destinations in Istria. A stroll will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje the tour and plan for new ones. through town and its narrow streets, will mesmer- Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split ize you. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. DAY 10: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B free time by the sea. Free time until transfer for flight back home. DAY 8: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B DAY 5: PLITVICE B, D Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You will visit one of the most beautiful sites of na- ture in all of Europe. Plitvice national park com- prises of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by waterfalls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and forest paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free time to enjoy pristine nature. Accommodation in Plitvice area, dinner in hotel, overnight.
DAY 6: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L Start with a short city tour among ancient and early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays administrative and cultural capital
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • VENICE VENICE: DBL TREE BY HILTON 4*, HOTEL STARTS (FLY IN VCE) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • PIRAN POPPY 4* or similar • KOPER APR 07, 2022 APR 16, 2022 2.190 € • ROVINJ OPATIA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, APR 28, 2022 MAY 07, 2022 2.310 € PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar • POREC MAY 19, 2022 MAY 28, 2022 2.310 € • PLITVICE NP PLITVICE: HOTEL MACOLA 3*, HOTEL JUN 09, 2022 JUN 18, 2022 2.310 € • ZADAR MIRJANA 4* or similar • TROGIR SPLIT: HOTEL AMPHORA 4*, HOTEL CORNER JUN 30, 2022 JUL 09, 2022 2.310 € • SPLIT 4* or similar JUL 21, 2022 JUL 30, 2022 2.310 € • DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, AUG 11, 2022 AUG 20, 2022 2.310 € HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar SEP 01, 2022 SEP 10, 2022 2.310 € SEP 22, 2022 OCT 01, 2022 2.310 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Rector’s palace OCT 13, 2022 OCT 22, 2022 2.310 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Tourist tax NOV 03, 2022 NOV 12, 2022 1.998 € • English speaking tour leader DEC 08, 2022 DEC 17, 2022 2.190 € • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB JAN 26, 2023 FEB 04, 2023 1.998 € basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 830 € • 3 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 190 € FEB 16, 2023 FEB 25, 2023 2.190 € • 1× farewell dinner MAR 09, 2023 MAR 18, 2023 2.190 € • 1× local tasting • Taxi boat ride in Venice • Entrance to Euphrasian Basilica • Entrance to Plitvice NP TRAVEL PUZZLE • Entrance to Diocletian palace CHARMING ITALY
13 Bled Garda
Venice
Pisa Lucca Florence
Rome
charming italy 8 DAY/7 NIGHTS Welcome to the country of love, delicious food, great wine and rich history. Explore Rome, where it all started and continue through picturesque Tuscany all the way to romantic Venice
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ROME with famous fountain of Fours Rivers, admire the to unique Sistine Chapel adorned by Michelange- Welcome to Italy and its famous capital Rome. magnificent Pantheon, Spanish stairs and throw a lo. The tour will end on St Peter’s square, where Meet with your tour director and get to know the coin in fountain Trevi. Later in the afternoon, free you will be able to admire the St Peter’s Basilica details of your tour! Free time in the eternal city. time to experience the city on your own. as well. In the afternoon, visit the unique church of St Mary of Angels, San Pietro and Vincoli church DAY 2: ROME B DAY 3: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL B where you can see the chains of St Peter. After- All roads lead to Rome! Join your tour leader for a Discover the smallest state in the world – Vatican. noon will be will be free for you to enjoy the final guided tour of this historical city. Visit the gladia- Your guide will first take you through Vatican’s mu- moments in Rome. tor’s arena – Colosseum, Caesar’s forum, Venice seums, including one of the richest art collections square, ...take a stroll in the through Piazza Navona in the world. Special attention will be dedicated
14 DAY 4: ASSISI – SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE ing cathedral Santa Maria de Fiore, Giotto’s Bell, DAY 7: VENICE B, D B, T Dante’s birth house and church Santa Croce. Stop Spend a day in the most romantic city in the world, Continue your adventure to medieval town of As- at Piazza della signora, decorated with numerous Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guid- sisi, where patron of Italy, St Francis was born. palace and monuments, admire the church Ors- ed tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you Walking tour of the ancient town, protected by anmichele and its gothic style, stroll through Uffizi around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with fa- UNESCO World Heritage, offers interesting sites Gallery staircase all the way to Pitti palace. After- mous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological tow- as Basilica of San Francisco, an artistic highlight noon will be free at leisure. er, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges of Ven- of medieval Europe containing the sacred relics 4OPTIONAL: ice, cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of St Francis and Giotto’s frescoes. After the ba- Ufizzi Gallery visit of famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city silica visit drive through Tuscany. Stop at one of by yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, the best wine cellars in the region, where you will DAY 6: PISA – LUCA – VENICE B, L and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the learn all about the traditional wine Chianti and try Before saying goodbye to Tuscany, visit one if its evening join your group for a farewell dinner where it togheter with the tasting of local products. Af- most renewed towns, Pisa. Snap a photo with you will talk about most memorable moments of ternoon walk through the picturesque San Gimig- famous leaning tower and stop at square of Mir- the tour and plan for new ones. nano and in the late afternoon, arrival to Renais- acles where Galileo Galilei has proved that Aris- 4OPTIONAL: sance city of Florence. Accommodation and free totle’s theory of the acceleration of falling bodies Gondola ride through Venice’s canals time. is incorrect. Continue to Lucca, and take a walk though this medieval pearl visiting St Michel ca- DAY 8: VENICE FLY OUT B DAY 5: FLORENCE B thedral, St Martin church, city wall, etc. in the late Free time until transfer for flight back home. Head for the ancient heart of Florence and expe- afternoon arrival Venice area, accommodation in rience a real travel back in time when your guide hotel and free time. takes you to Piazza del Duomo with outstand-
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • ROME ROME: EXE INTERNATIONAL 4*, BW PLUS STARTS (FLY IN FCO) ENDS (FLY OUT VCE) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • VATICAN UNIVERSO 4* or similar APR 02, 2022 APR 09, 2022 1.998 € • ASSISI APR 23, 2022 APR 30, 2022 1.998 € • SAN GIMIGNANO FLORENCE: NH FIRENZE 4*, STARHOTELS • FLORENCE MICHELANGELO 4* or similar MAY 14, 2022 MAY 21, 2022 1.998 € • PISA VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* JUN 04, 2022 JUN 11, 2022 1.998 € • VENICE or similar JUN 25, 2022 JUL 02, 2022 1.998 € JUL 16, 2022 JUL 23, 2022 1.998 € PRICE INCLUDES: SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 830 € AUG 06, 2022 AUG 13, 2022 1.998 € • All transfers as per itinerary DINNER IN HOTELS: 190 € AUG 27, 2022 SEP 03, 2022 1.998 € • English speaking tour leader • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB SEP 17, 2022 SEP 24, 2022 1.998 € basis OCT 08, 2022 OCT 15, 2022 1.998 € • 1 × lunch OCT 29, 2022 NOV 05, 2022 1.998 € • 1 × farewell dinner • Entrance to Vatican museums • Entrance to Basilica Santa Croce TRAVEL PUZZLE • Venice return boat ride • Tourist tax ADRIATIC PEARLS
15 Linz Vienna Salzburg Innsbruck
Bolzan Ljubljana Verona Venice Trieste Garda lake
austria, italy & slovenia 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS Welcome to the heart of Europe. Slovenia, Austria and Italy offer an unforgettable combo of rich history, colorful cities, delicious food, mesmerizing nature and great people.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA 4OPTIONAL: views of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vien- Cruise on Danube with dinner the Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city lo- na. Meet with your tour director and get to know cations of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens the details of your tour! DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L and Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for in- Leave the royal capital behind you and drive to- dividual exploring and shopping. DAY 2: VIENNA B wards Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk 4OPTIONAL: You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the re- circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district mains of several members of the House of Baben- DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK of Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding berg, Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue to Linz, B, L school, Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and third biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before Karl’s Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Austria region. Lunch and walking tour of this con- arriving there you will stop to visit the famous Crys- Stephen’s Cathedral and more. Of course, you will stantly changing and developing city. Arrival to tal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was opened not miss even the visit of the famous Schöbrünn Salzbrug in late afternoon, check in and free time. in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary of the palace. Afternoon will be free at leisure for shop- company’s founding, when artist André Heller de- ping or tasting of the famous Sacher cake in one of DAY 4: SALZBURG B signed a unique and magical place. This beloved many coffee shops in the city center. Begin with a guided tour of the city will include attraction has brought moments of wonder to over
16 fifteen million visitors from all around the world. DAY 9: VENICE B (Grand Canal) and the center of the neighborhood Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shin- Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, built at the behest of Maria Theresa of Austria, ing crystals you will continue to the center of Inns- Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guid- lunch in traditional trattoria and drive to Ljubljana. bruck – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval ed tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you Arrival in the late afternoon, accommodation and buildings. You will take a look of the famous Golden around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with overnight. Roof, St. Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial famous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological palace. Accommodation in hotel and free time. tower, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges, DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B, D cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of Start your day with visit of beloved Slovenian cap- DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city on ital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolo- yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, and show you most important attractions, such miti region. On your way you will pass also Austri- and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the as Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, an Alps, before entering famous Sud Tirol region. evening return to hotel for overnight. town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Pass by Merano and admire the typical Tirolese 4OPTIONAL: Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to architecture. Stop in Bolzano, historical and me- Gondola ride through Venice’s canals the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and dieval capital of Alto Adige region. Visit magnifi- Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing cent with gothic and romanic elements and stop DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L view from the top. Lunch and afternoon free at lei- for lunch. In the late afternoon accommodation in Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On sure, to enjoy city on your own. In the evening join Garda lake area, free time and overnight. the way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Tri- you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk este. Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna about most memorable moments of the tour and DAY 7: GARDA LAKE B on the sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of lan- plan for new ones. Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You guages, people and religions one easily senses its can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numer- combined Central European and Mediterranean DAY 12: LJUBLJANA FLY OUT B ous entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aq- spirits. After guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to Free time until transfer to airport for flight back uasplah, Zoo Safari…). the monumental palazzi and the Greek Orthodox home. 4OPTIONAL: Church of San Nicolò on the Trieste Canal Grande Gardaland, ZOO safari Milano shopping tour Cooking class
DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic Ve- rona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphi- theater, Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late afternoon, accommodation, free time.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • VIENNA VIENNA: LEONARDO ROYAL 4*, ATH STARTS (FLY IN VIE) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • LINZ PYRAMIDE 4* or similar APR 05, 2022 APR 16, 2022 2.620 € • SALZBURG SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW • INNSBRUCK PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar APR 26, 2022 MAY 07, 2022 2.750 € • BOLZAN BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL MAY 24, 2022 JUN 04, 2022 2.750 € • VERONA SCALA 4* or similar JUN 14, 2022 JUN 25, 2022 2.750 € • VENICE GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE • TRIESTE JUL 05, 2022 JUL 16, 2022 2.750 € DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE GARDONE • LJUBLJANA JUL 26, 2022 AUG 06, 2022 2.750 € RIVIERA 4* or similar VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* AUG 09, 2022 AUG 20, 2022 2.750 € or similar AUG 30, 2022 SEP 10, 2022 2.750 € LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, SEP 20, 2022 OCT 8, 2022 2.750 € UNION HOTEL 4* or similar OCT 11, 2022 OCT 22, 2022 2.750 € NOV 08, 2022 NOV 19, 2022 2.620 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Ljubljana castle and • All transfers as per itinerary funicular ride • English speaking tour leader • Tourist tax • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.140 € • 3 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 399 € • 1 × farewell dinner • Entrance to Schönbrünn palace • Entrance to Melk monastery TRAVEL PUZZLE • Entrance to Swarowski crystal museum STUNNING SLOVENIA • Venice return boat ride
17 Zagreb Novi Sad
Sarajevo Belgrade Plitvice Mostar Split Podgorica Skopje Dubrovnik Budva Tirana Ohrid
the great balkan experience 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS Enjoy the authentic spirit of Balkans discovering the amazing history of the region, exploring the culture of different nations and tasting flavours of the delicious food variety in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ZAGREB Serbia. Free time to explore the city and overnight. has from ancient times been considered a gate- Welcome to Croatia’s capital! Meet with your tour way between the East and West. After turbulent director to get all the information about the tour. DAY 4: BELGRADE B history Niš became one of the most important in- Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing dustrial centers in Serbia, a center of electronics DAY 2: ZAGREB B tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the and mechanical engineering, textile and tobacco Start your day with guided walking tour of its through elite city district Dedinje unusual building industry. Arrival to Skopje in the late afternoon. historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous Accommodation in hotel, free time. Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban com- markets such as the Republic Square with the Par- plex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets DAY 6: SKOPJE – OHRID B, L government buildings popular sightseeing spots of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale- Enjoy the Macedonian capital Skopje in the morn- of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can ing and begin with some sightseeing: the stone city on your own. admire wonderful views of the city and the conflu- bridge, the church of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a ence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in mosque and similar. You will also walk through the DAY 3: ZAGREB – NOVI SAD – BELGRADE B, L Belgrade in the afternoon. picturesque old bazaar and enjoy the atmosphere. Check out from hotel and drive to Serbia. On the 4OPTIONAL: In the afternoon drive to stunning lake of Ohrid. way stop and visit Novi sad for lunch and short city Cruise on Danube river Accommodation by the lake and free time. tour. Pass by famous Petrovardin fortress on Dan- DAY 7: OHRID – TIRANA B, L ube river, Church of Mary’s Name, the architectur- DAY 5: NIS – SKOPJE B, L The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 al beauties of Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Departure from hotel in the morning and drive to churches (one for each day of the year) and was Orthodox Cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace. In the Skopje. On your way you will stop in Nis, one of considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only late afternoon arrival to Belgrade, the capital of the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe and 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its her-
18 itage site as one of the oldest and most complete and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. DAY 13: SPLIT B, L architectural ensembles on the southeastern part The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most In the morning drive back to Dalmatian coast to of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, continue to important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- visit Split - the capital city of Dalmatia. The old city Albania to visit its capital Tirana, also Albania’s ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of largest city. It is blessed with a mild Mediterrane- rounds the old city center and discover its ancient UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an- an climate and numbers of beautiful churches and secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, cient Roman monument in Croatia. Upon arrival lush parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- lunch and then afternoon exploring the city center Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the monu- cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be with a city tour take will take you to Roman Diocle- ment to Mother Albania. free for exploring the city on your own or join us on tian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The Golden Gate optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for and to famous Split riva. Rest of the day will be DAY 8: SKADAR LAKE – PODGORICA B, L its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. free at leisure to enjoy the town on your own. Drive to Montenegro. On the way stop to visit and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans DAY 11: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO B, L DAY 14: PLTIVICE – ZAGREB B, D and the largest bird preservation park in Europe. Time for Bosnia! Your first stop will be monument Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and In the afternoon reach Podgorica. Short guided from Ottoman times, famous city of Mostar. Stroll head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You walk through city center will reveal colourful his- around it sold town and medieval streets, admire will visit one of the most beautiful sites of nature tory of the city through Doganjka Moswue, Repub- the young guys jumping from famous old bridge to in all of Europe. Plitvice national park comprises lic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, cold Neretva river. In the afternoon drive to Sara- of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by water- Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s jevo, Bosnian capital Accommodation in hotel and falls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and for- castle and tower clock from the 17th centure. Ac- free rest of the day. est paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on commodation in hotel and free time to discover UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free the capital on your own. DAY 12: SARAJEVO B time to enjoy pristine nature. Return to Zagreb in 4OPTIONAL: Let’s start with some sightseeing of the city’s at- the afternoon and in the evening join you group for Wine tasting tractions: Baščaršija, Begova Mosque, the most a farewell dinner where you will talk about most Lipa cave visit typical of religious buildings in the Bal¬kans; City memorable moments of the tour and plan for new Hall, the Principles bridge. View of three different ones. DAY 9: BUDVA – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK B, L religious buildings: the Catho¬lic church, the syn- From the capital back to Adriatic, with morning agogue and the mosque. We continue with our DAY 15: ZAGREB FLY OUT B coffee in Budva. Later on, continue to Kotor, which sightseeing and a visit to Ilidza. There’s also time Free time until departure for flight back home. is located along one of Montenegro’s most beauti- for some traditional Bosnian meatballs, meat pat- ful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage ties, sweet tufahija and more; and maybe some list. Final stop before crossing back to Croatia, will entertainment in the city. be small hidden pearl – Perast. The city has ex- perienced the biggest boom in 18th century and most of the monuments originate from that time: the building of ship owners and sea captains, a baroque palace Bujovića which is now County Museum, Maritime School building. In the late af- ternoon drive to Dubrovnik, Croatian pearl on the Adriatic. Accommodation in Dubrovnik area and overnight.
DAY 10: DUBROVNIK B Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • ZAGREB ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT ZAG) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • NOVI SAD PANORAMA 4* or similar • BELGRADE MAR 31, 2022 APR 14, 2022 2.650 € • SKOPJE BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, APR 28, 2022 MAY 12, 2022 2.965 € HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar • OHRID MAY 26, 2022 JUN 09, 2022 2.965 € • TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK JUN 23, 2022 JUL 07, 2022 2.965 € • PODGORICA 4* or similar • KOTOR OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM JUL 21, 2022 AUG 04, 2022 2.965 € • BUDVA 4* or similar AUG 18, 2022 SEP 01, 2022 2.965 € • DUBROVNIK TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or SEP 15, 2022 SEP 29, 2022 2.965 € • MOSTAR similar • SARAJEVO OCT 13, 2022 OCT 27, 2022 2.740 € • SPLIT DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, NOV 17, 2022 DEC 01, 2022 2.650 € • PLTIVICE NP HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Rector’s palace • All transfers as per itinerary • Tourist tax • English speaking tour leader • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 930 € • 8 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 315 € • 1× farewell dinner • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress • Entrance to Plitvice NP TRAVEL PUZZLE • Entrance to Diocletian palace STUNNING SLOVENIA
19 Belgrade
Niš Podgorica Dubrovnik Perast Skopje Kotor Skadar lake Budva Kruje Ohrid Tirana
south balkan gems 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS Discover south Balkan and its colorful spirit on this amazing tour from Dubrovnik to Belgrade. Passing Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia all the way to Serbia, will paint a mesmerizing picture of nature, history and gastronomy treasures of this part of the world.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DUBROVNIK important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- DAY 3: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA Welcome to pearl of Adriatic Sea! Meet with your ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- B, L tour director to get all the information about the rounds the old city center and discover its ancient Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town tour. secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, of Perast. The city has experienced the biggest visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- boom in 18th century and most of the monuments DAY 2: DUBROVNIK B cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be originate from that time: the building of ship own- Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast free for exploring the city on your own or join us on ers and sea captains, a baroque palace Bujovića and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for which is now County Museum, Maritime School The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. building. Our next point will be in Kotor, which is
20 located along one of Montenegro’s most beauti- was considered as second Jerusalem. Even with and tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with ar- ful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage only 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its rival to Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel list. After sightseeing walking tour continue to the heritage site as one of the oldest and most com- and free time first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian best-known beach resort in Montenegro - Budva. plete architectural ensembles on the southeast- capital, known for its very exciting and vivid night- In the late afternoon accommodation in the cap- ern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, you life. ital, Podgorica. will have some free time to explore it on your own or enjoy the sun on the lake shore. Accommoda- DAY 9: BELGRADE B, D DAY 4: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – tion and overnight in Ohrid. Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing TIRANA B, L tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgor- DAY 7: SKOPJE B through elite city district Dedinje unusual building ica, passing through Skaline (stairway), one of Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon ar- TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous the most historic and picturesque sites of town, rival, your guide will take you around the city for markets such as the Republic Square with the Par- Doganjka Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem sightseeing, visiting the stone bridge, the church liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets Bridge, Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resur- of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and oth- of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale- rection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower ers. Accommodation and free afternoon for a megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can clock from the 17th centure. Later on, continue to walk through Carsija, evoking the city’s past with admire wonderful views of the city and the con- next stop and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat its winding lanes filled with teahouses, mosques, fluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe. crafts people’s shops, and even good nightlife. in Belgrade in the afternoon. In the evening join Once in Albania, you will visit the historical town you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk Krujë with Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum DAY 8: NIS – BELGRADE B, L about most memorable moments of the tour and of national hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to plan for new ones. Tirana in later afternoon/evening time, overnight. Serbian capital Belgrade. On your way you will 4OPTIONAL: stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans Danube cruise DAY 5: TIRANA – BERAT B, L and Europe and has from ancient times been con- Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capi- sidered a gateway between the East and West. Af- DAY 10: BELGRADE FLY OUT B tal Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed ter turbulent history Niš became one of the most Free time until departure for flight back home. with a mild Mediterranean climate and numbers important industrial centers in Serbia, a center of of beautiful churches and lush parks. You will visit electronics and mechanical engineering, textile the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the monument to Mother Albania. Day will continue with exploring the Albanian tra- dition and history by paying a visit of Berat, also known s “the city of 1000 windows). Visit Museum of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for overnight.
DAY 6: OHRID B Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia, where you will spend the day by magnificent lake Ohrid. The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 churches (one for each day of the year) and
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN DBV) ENDS (FLY OUT BEG) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • PERAST HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar • KOTOR TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or APR 26, 2022 MAY 05, 2022 1.998 € • BUDVA similar MAY 24, 2022 JUN 02, 2022 2.460 € • PODORICA OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM JUN 07, 2022 JUN 16, 2022 2.460 € • KRUJE 4* or similar JUN 21, 2022 JUN 30, 2022 2.460 € • TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK • BERAT 4* or similar JUL 05, 2022 JUL 14, 2022 2.460 € • OHRID BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, JUL 19, 2022 JUL 28, 2022 2.460 € • SKOPJE HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar AUG 16, 2022 AUG 25, 2022 2.460 € • NIS • BELGRADE AUG 30, 2022 SEP 08, 2022 2.460 € SEP 13, 2022 SEP 22, 2022 2.460 € PRICE INCLUDES: OPTIONAL: OCT 11, 2022 OCT 20, 2022 1.998 € • All transfers as per itinerary Danube cruise NOV 08, 2022 NOV 17, 2022 1.998 € • English speaking tour leader • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 460 € • 4 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 270 € • 1× farewell dinner • Entrance to Rector’s palace • Entrance to Skanderbeg museum • Entrance to Museum of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and Castle of Berat TRAVEL PUZZLE • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress IMPRESSIVE CROATIA • Tourist tax
21 Prague
Ceske Budejovice
Bratislava Vienna
Budapest
Bled Ljubljana Postojna Zagreb
imperial circle 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
The famous Austro - Hungarian empire used to cover a great part of Central Europe, of course besides Austria and Hungary it also covered Slovenia, Croatia and a part of today’s Czech Republic. Join us on this amazing imperial tour and learn all about one of the greatest empires of all times.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA green Alpine world to visit famous lake Bled. With cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its unique experience of the underworld and will ab- with your tour director and get to know the details surroundings and magnificent lake with an island, solutely leave you speechless. Some free time for of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of lunch and then drives to Zagreb, impressive cap- the world. Visit the amazing castle on the cliff is of- ital of Croatia. Upon arrival guided walking tour DAY 2: LJUBLJANA & BLED B fering stunning views of the region. Some free time of its historical capital Zagreb composed of the Your guide will take you around and show you to enjoy by the lake and then return to Ljubljana Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban most important attractions, such as Preseren’s for overnight. complex of churches, palaces, museums, galler- square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and 4OPTIONAL: ies and government buildings popular sightseeing many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana Slovenian folklore dinner spots of the city. Rest the of the day will be free story, you will also take funicular up to the castle at leisure. hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s DAY 3: POSTOJNA CAVE – ZAGREB B history and of course admire amazing view from Discover the magical underworld of Slovenia and the top. Free time for lunch and then drives to enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only
22 DAY 4: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L Royal Palace and Golden Lane. You will also visit taste the beer. Later that day we will take off to Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, cap- proudly preserved Josefov neighborhood, with its Vienna, accommodation in hotel in late afternoon ital city of Hungary, imperial country that used to Old Cemetery and historic synagogues and many and free time. be a part of Austro – Hungarian empire. On your more. The rest of the afternoon will be free at lei- way, stop at Europe’s largest freshwater lake – sure. You can spend the afternoon visiting the city DAY 9: VIENNA B, D Balaton. museums, galleries and other attractions or you In the morning we will take on a guided city sight- Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some free time by can join us for a cruise on the river Vltava and ad- seeing tour to visit the most important sights in the lake. Arrival to Budapest in the late afternoon. mire the city from another perspective. Vienna, including the State Opera House, the Mu- Check in hotel, free time and overnight. 4OPTIONAL: seums of Natural History and Fine Arts, the Hof- 4OPTIONAL: Vltava dinner cruise burg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgth- Take a cruise on Danube river and enjoy the city Try one of the famous breweries with local crafts eater. In the afternoon visit Schönbrunn Palace, from another perspective and delicious dinner. the former imperial residence of the Habsburgs. After a great presentation and experience of the DAY 5: BUDAPEST B DAY 8: CESKE BUDEJOVICE– VIENNA B heart of Austro – Hungarian empire you will have After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the cap- After breakfast we will say goodbye to Prague some free time for final shopping and goodbyes ital city of Hungary dividend on the banks of Dan- and head back to Vienna, but first we will make a from this royal city. ube river. You will admire Andrássy Avenue, He- stop in the famous city in South Bohemia – Ceske 4OPTIONAL: ro’s square, famous Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias Budejovice. This is the city where famous beer Danube cruise with dinner church, parliament house and end of course ad- Budweiser is being made. After the sightseeing of mire the view over the city from the Ciutadella hill. this beautiful 13th century royal city we will go to DAY 10: VIENNA FLY OUT Afternoon will be free to enjoy and explore city on the Budweiser factory where will learn more about Free time until departure for flight back home. your own. beer production and also have an opportunity to 4OPTIONAL: Carda dinner with traditional Hungarian folklore.
DAY 6: BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – PRAGUE B New adventure ahead. Drive to Bratislava, the magnificent capital of Slovakia. Upon arrival take a walking tour through the city´s main highlights such as the 13th century Michalska Gate and the pink neo-classical Primate Palace. Then wander around the historic squares and discover the nu- merous modern statues that dot the area. In the afternoon continue to Prague, Mother of cities. Accommodation in hotel and overnight.
DAY 7: PRAGUE B The capital of Czech Republic has a lot to offer. Our city tour in the morning will take us across the Karl’s bridge and to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: • LJUBLANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT VIE) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • BLED & BOHINJ UNION HOTEL 4* or similar MAR 29, 2022 APR 07, 2022 1.730 € • ZAGREB ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL APR 19, 2022 APR 28, 2022 1.730 € • LAKE BALATON PANORAMA 4* or similar MAY 17, 2022 MAY 26, 2022 1.920 € • BUDAPEST BUDAPEST: SOFITEL BUDAPEST 5*, NH • BRATISLAVA BUDAPEST CITY 4* or similar JUN 07, 2022 JUN 16, 2022 1.920 € • PRAGUE PRAGUE: MAJESTIC PLAZA 4*, RAMADA JUN 28, 2022 JUL 07, 2022 1.920 € • CESKE BUDEJOVICE PRAGUE 4* or similar JUL 19, 2022 JUL 28, 2022 1.920 € • VIENNA VIENNA: RENAISSANCE WIEN 4*, AUSTRIA AUG 02, 2022 AUG 11, 2022 1.920 € TREND ANANAS 4* or similar AUG 23, 2022 SEP 01, 2022 1.920 € SEP 13, 2022 SEP 22, 2022 1.920 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Prague castle - GOLDEN OCT 04, 2022 OCT 13, 2022 1.920 € • All transfers as per itinerary A circle NOV 01, 2022 NOV 10, 2022 1.730 € • English speaking tour leader • Visit of Budweiser factory • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance to Schonbrünn palace basis • Tourist tax • 1 × lunch • Farewell dinner in Vienna • Funicular and entrance to Ljubljana SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 495 € castle DINNER IN HOTELS: 260 € • Entrance to Bled castle • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel • Entrance to Postojna cave • Entrance to Mattias church and TRAVEL PUZZLE Fisherman’s’ bastion AUSTRIA, ITALY & SLOVENIA
23 Budapest Lendava
Varaždin Zagreb Novi Sad Osijek Belgrade
panonian highlights 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS Panonia, amazing area of green lowlands along Danube river, was a very interesting region already in Roman times. Thanks to the great soil, the area offers a great variety of food and wines. Let us surprise your taste buds with unsual tastes such as pumpkin oil, special Wine Bernet and others on this amazing tour thourgh Panonian highlights
DAY 1: ARRIVAL BELGRADE B DAY 3: SREMSKI KARLOVCI – NOVI SAD B, T DAY 4: ILOK – VUKOVAR – OSIJEK B,L Welcome to Serbian capital Belgrade! Meet with Drive to Vojvodina region, passing natural reserve Bye Serbia and hello Croatia! Welcome to Ilok, sec- your tour director, to learn all about your trip de- of Fruska Gora, also know as holy mountain, since ond Croatian wine capital, where you will hear sto- tails. Check in hotel and free time. it used to have 35 otrodox monasteries in the me- ry about connection of Traminac wine and Queen dieval time. Almost half, 17 to be exact are still Elisabeth II. You will also visit a famous Ilok cellar DAY 2: BELGRADE B here today. You will stop in a little Baroque town, with one of biggest collection of archive wines in Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing Sremski Karlovski, take a guided stroll downtown this part of Europe. Lunch on Principovac with tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the and learn about the special local wine Bermet stunning views over the wineyards region. Contin- through elite city district Dedinje unusual building wine that can’t be found anywhere else in Serbia ue to Slavonija, to visit the heroic city of Vukovar. TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous (nor the world). In the afternoon, arrival to Ser- As the city suffered tremendous damage during markets such as the Republic Square with the Par- bian second largest city Novi Sad, famous for its the War for independence, today it stands as a liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets Petrovardin fortress on Danube river. Check in living monument and a symbol of resistance, in- of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale- the hotel and go for a guided walk around famous vincibility, and persistence. In the late afternoon, megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can landmarks such as the Church of Mary’s Name, arrival to Baroque town of Osijek, check in the ho- admire wonderful views of the city and the con- the architectural beauties of Liberty Square, Zmaj tel Transfer to Tvrdja – historical part of Osijek’s fluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, the Bishop’s military history where you will learn more about in Belgrade in the afternoon to enjoy numerous Palace. Rest of the day will be free at leisure. town’s history and enjoy some time on your own. shops and bars or get ready for the vivid nightlife.
24 4OPTIONAL: palaces in the historic old town. In the afternoon bograc and Prekmurska gibanica. Return to hotel Join your guide for more military history and transfer to Slovenia, where you will be pampered in the afternoon and free time to relax. local experience with this traditional evening in one of the best wellness resorts – TERME 3000. where you will be able to try a special fish gou- Step into the rich blackness of the Moravci springs DAY 9: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L lash. Very spicy, but delicious meal. for an instant feeling of warmth that penetrates to Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, cap- the deepest tissues. With its heat and rich chem- ital city of Hungary, imperial country that used to DAY 5: KOPACEVO & KARANAC TOUR B, L ical composition, the black thermal mineral wa- be a part of Austro – Hungarian empire. On your After breakfast join in for a walking sightseeing tour ter eases a number of health problems, while its way, stop at Europe’s largest freshwater lake – of Osijek where you will hear about magnificent beneficial effects can also be experienced in the Balaton. Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some art nouveau style buildings on Osijek’s European wellness treatments. The resort is known for the free time by the lake. Arrival to Budapest in the Avenue. After that continue to heart of Danube - black thermal mineral water, which was declared late afternoon. Check in hotel, free time and over- Kopacki Rit. Authentic lunch in local restaurant a natural healing remedy back in 1964, originates night. embark the vessels to explore this park of nature from springs that are 967 to 1,467 metres under- 4OPTIONAL: and biggest swamp in Croatia. Once done with ad- ground in the Mura-Zala basin. Danube cruise dinner with concert on board miration of landscapes fulfil with birds, deer’s and other wild animals, head to speechless ethno-vil- DAY 8: TREASURES OF POMURJE B, T, L DAY 10: BUDAPEST B, D lage Karanac. Complete village is restored and al- Welcome to the lowlands of Mura river, the Po- After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the cap- most all houses are now rural household. Return murje region. Eventhough this may not be the ital city of Hungary dividend on the banks of Dan- to hotel and overnight in Osijek. most popular part of Slovenia; it still has a lot to ube river. You will admire Andrássy Avenue, He- 4OPTIONAL: offer. Crossing over the Mura region, the road will ro’s square, famous Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias Authentic dinner in fairy-tale restaurant from 19 take you down south, closer to River Drava, ar- church, parliament house and end of course ad- century fulfilled with gipsy music is just a perfect riving in little town called Jeruzalem. This region mire the view over the city from the Ciutadella hill. way to end this day. is called Podravje and is home to one of the best Afternoon will be free to enjoy and explore city on wineries in Slovenia. Here you will learn all about your own. In the evening Carda dinner with tradi- DAY 6: KUTJEVO – ZAGREB B, L their wine process and product with a tour of the tional Hungarian folklore where you will be able to Check out from hotel and drive toward Zagreb. estate and degustation of wine and local products talk about the new memories you crated and plan Our final experience in Slavonija will be in Kutjevo, in traditional cottage “zidanica”. It will be hard, when you will be creating new ones. Croatian’s wine capital where you will visit one of but we recommend to leave a little space in your oldest wine cellars in Europe and have traditional stomacs as you continue to a local pumpkin oil DAY 11: BUDAPEST FLY OUT B Slavonian lunch with wine tasting. Afternoon tour production for some more taste of Pomurje. Lat- Free time until transfer to airport for your flight of Zagreb, composed of the Gornji Grad and Kap- er on, you will head to Lendava for a walking tour back home. tol, will show medieval urban complex of church- of town and lunch, where you will try traditional es, palaces, museums, galleries and government buildings popular sightseeing spots of the city. Check in hotel and enjoy some free time in the city.
DAY 7: VARAŽDIN - MORAVSKE TOPLICE B Cherry on top of your Croatia experience is defi- nitely the historical Varazdin. The city was built was built over the centuries and different stylis- tic influences, varying fashions of certain histor- ical periods and wishes of the investors created an interesting and somewhat unusual harmony of flora and fauna, mythical animals and unusual characters built into the facades of the houses and
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • BELGRADE BELGRADE: ZIRA 4*, CROWN PLAZA 4* or STARTS (FLY IN BEG) ENDS (FLY OUT BUD) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • SREMSKI KARLOVCI similar • NOVI SAD NOVI SAD: SHERATON 4*, GH AMI4* or MAY 03, 2022 MAY 13, 2022 1.995 € • ILOK similar MAY 31, 2022 JUN 10, 2022 2.130 € • VUKOVAR OSIJEK: WALDINGER 4*, OSIJEK 4* or similar JUN 14, 2022 JUN 24, 2022 2.130 € • OSIJEK ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, PANORAMA JUN 28, 2022 JUL 08, 2022 2.130 € • KOPACEVO 4* or similar • KARANAC MORAVSKE TOPLICE: AJDA 4*, TERMAL 4* JUL 12, 2022 JUL 22, 2022 2.130 € • KUTJEVO or similar JUL 26, 2022 AUG 05, 2022 2.130 € • ZAGREB BUDAPEST: EUROSTARS DANUBE BUDAPEST AUG 23, 2022 SEP 02, 2022 2.130 € • LENDAVA 4*, NH BUDAPEST CITY 4* or similar • BALATON LAKE SEP 06, 2022 SEP 16, 2022 2.130 € • BUDAPEST SEP 20, 2022 SEP 30, 2022 2.130 € OCT 18, 2022 OCT 28, 2022 2.130 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Wine & local product degustation in NOV 15, 2022 NOV 25, 2022 1.995 € • All transfers as per itinerary Jeruzalem • English speaking tour leader • Pumpkin oil degustation • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance to Fisherman’s bastion basis • Entrance to Mathias Church • 5 × lunch • Tourist tax and road tolls • 2 × dinner • 1× farewell dinner SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 575 € TRAVEL PUZZLE • Degustation in Sremski Karlovci DINNER IN HOTELS: 250 € SOUTH BALKAN
25 Sighisoara Brasov Sinaia Transfagarastan Bucharest
Sofia Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv
romania & bulgaria 10 DAYS/ 9 NIGHTS
As it is not easy to choose between those two iconic countries of Eastern Europe, we decided to join them in one tour for you! Admire the great nature of Bulgaria and discover the mysteries of Romania.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL SOFIA Sofia statue stands today. In the afternoon visit the ing pedestrian street with 19th and 20th century Welcome to Bulgarian capital, Sofia! Meet with famous Rila monastery also known as Treasury of houses, parks and fountains as well as lively cafes your tour director to get all the information about Bulgaria in the bosom of Rila Mountain, where the and cosy restaurants. the tour. rivers Drushlyavitsa and Rilska join. In the evening return to Sofia for overnight. DAY 4: KAZANLAK – VELIKO TARNOVO B, L DAY 2: SOFIA & RILA MONASTERY B, L Enjoy the morning ride through the valley of roses Bulgaria is definitely one of the monuments of DAY 3: PLOVDIV B and visit its center, the town of Kazanluk. Besides Communism architecture and its capital Sofia Drive to Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bul- protected age-old forests and nature reserves in will definitely prove it. Your guide will take you by garia and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Start its vicinity, Kazanluk is also on UNESCO’s list due unique Boyana Church, Aleksandar Nevski Ca- with a walk in the Old Town which is situated on to best preserved tombs of Thracians and muse- thedral, the Parliament, the Russian church, the 3 hills and is an architectural reserve with lovely um of Roses. Free time for lunch and then to medi- Presidential Palace that will absolutely leave an examples of Bulgarian Renaissance architecture. eval capital and cultural center of the Second Bul- impression. Visit of the Museum of Socialist Art Visit Kîyumdzioglu House with city’s Ethnographic garian Empire, Veliko Tarnovo. Accommodation in where you will see the city’s collection of Social museum, Roman Amphitheatre that is still used hotel and some free time to refresh before taking Realist propaganda statues, including the giant as the cultural heart of Plovdiv. Accommodation a guide tour of the Old Town area with delightful one of Vladimir Lenin that stood where the Saint in hotel and free afternoon to enjoy the charm- handcraft shops with typical icon paintings, tex-
26 tile arts, woodcarvings and even demonstrations Bram Stoker forever marked as Count Dracula’s garian minority and smaller gipsy, Slovakian and of traditional crafts such as metalworking. You will home in his stories. In 1918, the castle was given Ukrainian communities. Accommodation in hotel have some free time savor a cup of Turkish coffee to Romanian Queen Mary that left a big mark on and overnight. brewed over hot sand, just as it was done in times the castle when she restored it. Enjoy some time long past. among the marvellous ponds and small meadows DAY 9: SIBIU – TRANSFAGARASAN – BUCHAREST and admire the picturesque ethnographic muse- Guided walk through Sibiu’s old town is absolutely DAY 5: ARBANASSI – RUSE – BUCHAREST B, L um outside. Day will end in Brasov, surrounded by the right way to continue with magical spirit be- Day will start with a short drive to village of Arba- Carpathian Mountains. fore returning back to Bucharest on the famous nassi, an architectural gem of the 1600s and 1700s road through mountains called Transfagarasan built by the patronage of an Ottoman sultan. This DAY 8: BRASOV – SIGHISOARA – SIBIU B, L road. This scenic road, through Fagaras mountains is where rich and powerful merchants of the past Start your day with Brasov tour. The city offers is connecting historical regions Transylvania and lived out their lives. Catch a glimpse of the Kon- a lot of interesting sites, such as St Nichola’s Wallachia and offers spectacular views of pristine stantsalieva House, home of one of the wealthiest church with Forest Romanian School, Catherine nature. On the way you will stop on the ruins of merchants of the 18th century and discover the Gate, Rope Street, Council square and of course 14th century Poenari castle and monastery Curtea Nativity Church, built at a time when Christian ar- the famous Black church. Your next stop will be de Arges – the resting place of Romanian Royal chitecture in Bulgaria was heavily restricted by the Sighisoara, located on Tarnava Mare River the family. Arrival in Bucharest in afternoon and free Ottomans. Continue your trip to Romania and just town is also birthplace of Vlad Impaler. The Old time before farewell dinner where you will talk before crossing the border and Danube river, stop Town is also on UNESCO’s list and offers interest- about most memorable moments of the tour and in port town of Ruse with its charming pedestrian ing sites as Clock tower and Arms museum. You plan for new ones. area for lunch. Arrival to Bucharest in later after- will end today’s journey in Sibiu, known as cross- noon, accommodation and free time. roads of different cultures as besides Romanians, DAY 10: BUCHAREST FLY OUT you can find here also German minority, big Hun- Free time until departure for flight back home. DAY 6: BUCHAREST B If we are talking about Communist monuments, then Ceausescu’s Romania is surely highly ranked on that list and your guided tour of its capital Ro- mania will confirm that. The parliament building is one of the biggest buildings in the world, right next to American Pentagon. Your guide will take you Arch of Victory, Revolution square and even the Princely home to give you a nice introduction in Romania and its history. Afternoon will be free for individual museum visits and your own explor- ing. Overnight in Bucharest.
DAY 7: SINAIA – BRAN – BRASOV B, L Magical days ahead as we head to Transylvania. You will start with town of Sinaia and one of the most beautiful European castles – Peles. Built in German renaissance style, the castle is holding numerous arts from woodcarvings, ceramics and tapestry. After that, finally time for mysterious count Dracula! In Bran, you will visit the castle that
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • SOFIA SOFIA: HILTON SOFIA 5*, BW PLUS BRISTOL STARTS (FLY IN SOF) ENDS (FLY OUT OTP) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • PLOVDIV 4* or similar APR 01, 2022 APR 10, 2022 1.460 € • KAZANLUK PLOVDIV: BW PREMIER 4*, LANDMARK • VELIKO TARNOVO CREEK 4* or similar APR 22, 2022 MAY 01, 2022 1.580 € • ARBANASSI VELIKO TARNOVO: RAYA GARDEN 4*, MAY 13, 2022 MAY 22, 2022 1.580 € • BUCHAREST YANTRA GRAND 4* or similar JUN 03 2022 JUN 12, 2022 1.580 € • SINAIA BUCHAREST: GOLDEN TULIP TOWN 4*, • BRAN JUN 24, 2022 JUL 03, 2022 1.580 € NOVOTEL BUCHAREST 4* or similar • BRASOV JUL 15, 2022 JUL 24, 2022 1.580 € BRASOV: RAMADA BRASOV 4* , GH • SIGHISOARA AUG 05, 2022 AUG 14, 2022 1.580 € • SIBIU BELVEDERE 4* or similar SIBIU: RAMADA SIBIU 4* , PLAZA 35 4* or AUG 26, 2022 SEP 04, 2022 1.580 € similar SEP 16, 2022 SEP 25, 2022 1.580 € OCT 07, 2022 OCT 16, 2022 1.580 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Museum of Roses OCT 28, 2022 NOV 06, 2022 1.460 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Peles castle • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Bran castle NOV 18, 2022 NOV 27, 2022 1.460 € • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance to Curtea de Arges monastery basis • Tourist tax • 5 × lunch • 1× farewell dinner SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 450 € • Entrance to Museum of Socialist Arts DINNER IN HOTELS: 225 € • Entrance to Rila Monastery • Entrance to Thracians tomb
27 Bled Ljubljana Postojna Zagreb
Opatija Rab Plitvice Zadar Mostar Šibenik Split Korčula Dubrovnik
green heart of europe and blue pearl of adriatic (LAND & SEA) 12 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS
Discover Slovenia, the green heart of Europe, visit famous national park Plitvice lakes and enjoy a deluxe cruise on Adriatic sea
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO LJUBLJANA magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the of Croatia. Upon arrival guided walking tour of its Welcome to green heart of Europe. Meet with your most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz- historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji tour director, and transfer to Ljubljana. Check in ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban com- hotel and overnight in Ljubljana. the region, while island in the middle of the lake plex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. government buildings popular sightseeing spots DAY 2: LJUBALJANA B Free time for lunch, continue to the largest alpine of the city. Rest the of the day will be free at lei- Start your day with romantic visit of beloved Slo- lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a fu- sure. Overnight in Zagreb. venian capital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you nicular to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be around and show you most important attractions, taken away by unforgettable views of Triglav NP. DAY 5: PLTIVICE – SPLIT (embarking) B, L, D such as Presens’ square, Triple bridge, fish mar- Some free time to admire its natural beauty and One of the most photogenic natural parks is wait- ket, town hall and many others. To wrap up the relax on the lake shore. In the afternoon return to ing for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular hotel and enjoy free time in Alpine world. Over- absolutely take your breath away! With its excep- up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljublja- night in Ljubljana. tional natural beauty, this area has always attract- na and Slovenia’s history and of course admire ed nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free DAY 4: POSTOJNA CAVE – ZAGREB B was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A at leisure to enjoy this beloved city on your own. Discover the magical underworld of Slovenia and UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one Overnight in Ljubljana. enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only of the most spectacular natural phenomena with cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to DAY 3: BLED & TRIGLAV NP B unique experience of the underworld and will ab- each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. Free Time for Alpine fairy-tale! With immense natural solutely leave you speechless. Some free time for time in afternoon to enjoy pristine nature. In the beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and lunch and then drive to Zagreb, impressive capital late afternoon arrive to Split. Stroll the streets and
28 learn many interesting facts that make this unique lush vegetation and crystal clear sea. Lunch on Dubrovnik and is surrounded by breathtaking town’s history full of intrigue. Take part of the sto- board. Afternoon arrival in Korčula. This medie- scenery which, together with the picturesque city ry of this more than 1700-year-old town, founded val ”little Dubrovnik”, said to be the birthplace of architecture, forms a harmonic entity. Once there by the Roman emperor Diocletian who chose this Marco Polo, has an ancient atmosphere and we we will visit an oyster farm where you will learn beautiful place as his retirement residence. After will enjoy getting to know it on an interesting tour how oysters and mussels are cultivated in this re- the tour, embark the ship and start with cruise ad- along its winding streets. After the tour, make the gion, and why they are so delicious. You will enjoy venture. best of some free time and sip a glass of local wine a rustic oyster and mussel tasting with local wine Welcome dinner aboard the ship and your cruise or coffee at an outdoor cafe, take a dip in the sea under the shade of the trees. Overnight in Slano. manager will introduce you to the entire crew. or just continue walking the streets. Overnight in Korčula. DAY 11: SLANO – ELAPHITI ISLANDS - DUBROVNIK DAY 6: SPLIT-BOL – STARI GRAD (B, L) (disembarking) B, L Early in the morning, while breakfast is served, DAY 9: KORČULA-MLJET B,L,D Early in the morning we depart to Elaphiti Islands we set sail for the island of Brač. Before lunch on Today we sail to Mljet -the most forested island in with plenty of time for swimming along the way. board, you will have time to enjoy a swim stop at the Adriatic and one of the most beautiful pearls As we continue our journey towards Dubrovnik, the worldfamous Zlatni Rat beach. After the swim of the Mediterranean. Mljet is also well known for enyoj the lunch while sailing alongside the old stop, we continue on our way towards the town of its two salted lakes - Veliko and Malo Jezero locat- city walls. This is the perfect time for you to make Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, where we arrive ed at the north end of the island. The Benedictine some magnificent photos and memories that will in the early hours of the afternoon. After arrival, monastery, situated on the is-land of St. Mary on last a lifetime. After docking join a guided tour of you will have some free time to enjoy Stari Grad at Veliko Jezero, one of the most beautiful locations the Old Town. After visiting this stunningly intact your own pace. Later in the afternoon we will visit in the area, is also the most visited spot and sym- walled city on the Adriatic Sea coast, you will have the UNESCO protected Stari Grad Plain, where you bol of the National Park. Join the cruise manag- the opportunity to experience the best things will have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful sun- er on this magnificent tour and find out why the this town has to offer by yourself. Overnight in set, local wine and traditional “peka” dinner of the Greek hero Ulysses considered it his favorite holi- Dubrovnik Hora estate, surrounded by olive groves and fields day spot. Return to the ship followed by captain’s of lavender. Overnight in Stari Grad. dinner aboard. Overnight In port Pomena. DAY 12: DUBROVNIK DAY 10: MLJET-SLANO B, L, T After breakfast, it’s time to disembark. Free time DAY 7: STARI GRAD - VIS B, L Early in the morning we depart to Slano, a small until transfer to APT for flight back home. Early in the morning, while breakfast is served, we town indented into a 2km long bay. From here set sail for the island of Vis. With lunch served on we will start our gastro adventure towards Ston, board, we will enjoy a swim stop at the Paklinski the gastronomic center of the county. This town Islands. The island of Vis, formerly a major naval with the longest walls in Europe is situated near base, was closed to tourists from 1945 until the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 90’s, which helped preserve the authentic appearance of its villages. We will arrive in Vis in the afternoon and you will be free to explore the quaint town and enjoy its many treasures. Over- night in Vis. DAY 8: VIS- BLUE CAVE - KORČULA B, L Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, rich in vine-yards, olive groves and small villages with numerous bays and coves. Swim stop in one of the peaceful bays, perfect to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the unspoiled nature,
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV*) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • BLED & LAKE BOHINJ UNION HOTEL 4* or similar APR 26, 2022 MAY 07, 2022 2.380 € • ZAGREB ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL MAY 10, 2022 MAY 21, 2022 2.380 € • PLITVICE PANORAMA 4* or similar MAY 24, 2022 JUN 04, 2022 2.380 € • SPLIT • HVAR JUN 07, 2022 JUN 18, 2022 2.590 € • KORČULA JUN 21, 2022 JUL 02, 2022 2.590 € • MLJET JUL 05, 2022 JUL 16, 2022 2.590 € • DUBROVNIK JUL 19, 2022 JUL 30, 2022 2.590 € AUG 02, 2022 AUG 13, 2022 2.590 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Plitvice NP AUG 16, 2022 AUG 27, 2022 2.590 € • English speaking tour leader • Oyster tasting Ston AUG 30, 2022 SEP 10, 2022 2.590 € • 4 × overnight in 4* hotels on BB basis • Blue Cave entrance fee SEP 13, 2022 SEP 24, 2022 2.590 € • Accommodation in double/twin cabin • Stari Grad Plain excursion with dinner with ensuite bathroom on one of our at OCT 04, 2022 OCT 15, 2022 2.380 € luxury ships • the Hora estate • Welcome dinner on board day 1 • Tourist tax SINGLE ROOM/CABIN: 1.550 € • Half Board daily (breakfast and lunch • Luggage handling 4 × DIINER IN HOTELS: 130 € or dinner - 3 course - according to the • Daily cabin service MAIN DECK CABINE: 350 € itinerary • Free WiFi onboard • Captain’s dinner • Fresh fruit available daily on board • Funicular ride and entrance to Ljubljana castle • Entrance to Bled castle
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the grand tour of slovenia & croatia 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, one of the most adorable cities in the world. After with your tour director and get to know the details of with their gravestones, temples and roads and back free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, your tour! Free time in Ljubljana then the city was known as Petovio. Later on, drive Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an back to Ljubljana and overnight. island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for DAY 2: LJUBLJANA B afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana. DAY 4: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – Slovenian seaside and relax! Your guide will take you around and show you the SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B most important attractions, such as Preseren’s Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more DAY 6: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - Predjama, KOBARID – JULIAN ALPS B, L others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even to know another story, this time about the horses. about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle ever You will meet a special breeded horse, called admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be built inside a rock. It will leave you speechless. Enter Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique black and becoming white while growing up. Done 4OPTIONAL: experience of the underworld. After breath-taking with very interesting visit of the historical stud farm, Slovenian folklore dinner walk underground free time for lunch and afternoon continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in one to be part of well-known Isonzo front in WWI, and DAY 3: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T of the seaside resorts and free time to relax on the the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of beach! (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit after the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which DAY 5: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you In the morning we take a guided tour of small where magical views and pristine nature is waiting through the old town by the river, where you will stop boutique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used for you! in one of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and to be part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s
32 DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO DAY 13: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural World Heritage Site is considered one of the most Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and spectacular natural phenomena with 16 emerald- is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city- magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the turquoise lakes that are connected to each other by state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing a fabulous system of waterfalls. After guided tour of merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the the park you will have some time to enjoy the pristine along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city region, while island in the middle of the lake can nature and admire the emerald water. Later in the center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. afternoon transfer to hotel in Plitvice area, overnight. gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you. Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt DAY 11: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by Start with a short city tour among ancient and early your own or join us on optional tour to the island of unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays and monastery. lake shore. In the evening join you group for a farewell administrative and cultural capital of northern dinner where you will talk about most memorable Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. DAY 14: DUBROVNIK B, D moments of the tour and plan for new ones. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the DAY 8: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB also visit one of the most important attraction from medieval streets and travel back in time. In the After breakfast, some free time and then transfer to bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument evening join your group for a farewell dinner where Zagreb – the capital city of Croatia. Arrival in Zagreb that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the you will talk about most memorable moments of the in the afternoon. Meet with your tour director and get afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir, antique tour and plan for new ones. to know the details of your tour! Free time in Zagreb. city full of magical palaces. Accommodation in Split and free time. 4OPTIONAL: DAY 9: ZAGREB B Elaphiti boat tour Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walking DAY 12: SPLIT B Mostar & Medjugorje tour of its historical Zagreb composed of the Gornji Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex administrative and cultural capital. The old city DAY 15: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B of churches, palaces, museums, galleries, and center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of Free time until departure for flight back home. government buildings popular sightseeing spots of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover city on Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day with your own. exploring the city center with a city tour take will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, DAY 10: PLITVICE B, L The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Afternoon One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting will be free at leisure. for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will absolutely take your breath away! With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • • LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • • MARIBOR & PTUJ HOTEL SLON 4* or similar APR 14, 2022 APR 28, 2022 3.190 EUR • • PIRAN & KOPER • • SOCA VALLEY SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, MAY 12, 2022 MAY 26, 2022 3.280 EUR • • BLED & BOHINJ LIFECLASS 4* or similar MAY 26, 2022 JUN 09, 2022 3.280 EUR • • POSTOJNA CAVE JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, JUN 09, 2022 JUN 23, 2022 3.280 EUR • • PREDJAMA CASTLE JUN 23, 2022 JUL 07, 2022 3.280 EUR • • ZAGREB RIKLI BALANCE 4* or similar • • PLITVICE ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, CANOPY JUL 07, 2022 JUL 21, 2022 3,280 EUR • • ZADAR BY HILTON 4* or similar AUG 04, 2022 AUG 18, 2022 3.280 EUR • • TROGIR AUG 18, 2022 SEP 01, 2022 3.280 EUR • • SPLIT PLITVICE: MIRJANA 4*, DEGENIJA 4* or • • DUBROVNIK similar SEP 01, 2022 SEP 15, 2022 3.280 EUR SPLIT: PRESIDENT 4*, CORNER 4* or SEP 15, 2022 SEP 29, 2022 3.280 EUR similar SEP 29, 2022 OCT 13, 2022 3.280 EUR DUBROVNIK: LACROMA 4*, ALBATROS OCT 27, 2022 NOV 10 2022 2.990 EUR 4* or similar NOV 10, 2022 NOV 24, 2022 2.990 EUR DEC 22, 2022 JAN 05, 2023 3.130 EUR JAN 12, 2023 JAN 26, 2023 2.880 EUR PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Lipica stud farm FEB 09, 2023 FEB 23, 2023 2.880 EUR • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Bled castle • English speaking tour leader • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama MAR 16, 2023 MAR 30, 2023 3.130 EUR • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB castle basis • Entrance to Plitvice national park • 5 × lunch • Entrance to Diocletian palace • farewell dinner in both countries • Entrance to Rector’s palace • Entrance and funicular ride to Ljubljana • Tourist tax castle • Wine tasting in Maribor SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.178 EUR • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel DINNER IN HOTELS: 360 EUR • Entrance to WWI museum
33 TRAVEL PUZZLE AUSTRIA, ITALY, SLOVENIA & EXPLORE SLOVENIA – CROATIA
explore austria, italy, slovenia & croatia 17 DAYS/16 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vienna. region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. Meet with your tour director and get to know the changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. details of your tour! late afternoon, check in and free time. Accommodation in hotel and free time.
DAY 2: VIENNA B DAY 4: SALZBURG B DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the region. On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s exploring and shopping. Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace. Afternoon 4OPTIONAL: afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit time and overnight. famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in the city center. DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK B, L DAY 7: GARDA LAKE B 4OPTIONAL: In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You Cruise on Danube with dinner arriving there you will stop to visit the famous can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary Zoo Safari…). Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk designed a unique and magical place. This beloved 4OPTIONAL: Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the attraction has brought moments of wonder to over Gardaland, ZOO safari tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains fifteen million visitors from all around the world. Milano shopping tour of several members of the House of Babenberg, Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining Cooking class Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue toLinz, third crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck
34 DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B you most important attractions, such as Preseren’s visit one of Istrian agritourism farm for local tasting. Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many Continue to Porec, one of most popular holiday Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will destinations in Istria. A stroll through town and its Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more narrow streets, will mesmerize you. In the afternoon Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course return to hotel and enjoy free time by the sea. Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. DAY 15: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some JULIAN ALPS B , L free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your 4OPTIONAL: Saying goodbye to seaside, your adventure will own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late Slovenian folklore dinner continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst afternoon, accommodation, free time. underworld. Your fist stops - Predjama, amazing DAY 12: ZAGREB B Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all DAY 9: VENICE B Say goodbye to stunning Slovenia and drive to the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even Guinees Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, Croatia. Walking tour of its historical capital Zagreb book of records listed it biggest castle ever built Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show inside a rock. It will definitely leave you speechless. of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics museums, galleries and government buildings cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s popular sightseeing spots of the city. Free afternoon a unique experience of the underworld. Lunch and palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge to enjoy and discover city on your own. in the afternoon continue to Julian Alps region and and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free enjoy your free time in pristine nature. afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs DAY 13: PLITVICE – OPATIJA B, L DAY 16: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight. for you! Plitvice national park will absolutely take beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and your breath away! With its exceptional natural beauty, magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the 4OPTIONAL: this area has always attracted nature lovers, and most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing Gondola ride through Venice’s canals already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the first national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site region, while island in the middle of the lake can be DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L is considered one of the most spectacular natural visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. Later on, Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia – lake way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. are connected to each other by a fabulous system Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt Vogel top, where Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the of waterfalls. After lunch, the scenic road will take your breath will be taken away by unforgettable views sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, you to blue Adriatic coastline. You will accommodate of Triglav National Park. Lunch and some free time to people and religions one easily senses its combined in Opatija, dame of coastal Croatia that emerged as admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake shore. Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After holiday resort for elite already in 19th century hosting In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental eminent guests such as Emperor Franc Josef I, where you will talk about most memorable moments palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò empress Maria Anna and many others. of the tour and plan for new ones. on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the DAY 14: ISTRIA TOUR B, T center of the neighborhood built at the behest of Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. DAY 17: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic Free time until departure for your flight back home. and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, between Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is accommodation and overnight. shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B, D tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the Start your day with visit of colorful Slovenian capital, island and it is the most picturesque and romantic Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and show towns on Mediterranean. To fell the true Istrian spirit,
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • VIENNA VIENNA: LEONARDO ROYAL 4*, ATH STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • LINZ PYRAMIDE 4* or similar APR 05, 2022 APR 21, 2022 3.800 EUR • SALZBURG APR 26, 2022 MAY 12, 2022 3.990 EUR • INNSBRUCK SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW • BOLZAN PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar MAY 24, 2022 JUN 09, 2022 3.990 EUR • VERONA BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL JUL 05, 2022 JUL 21, 2022 3.990 EUR • VENICE SCALA 4* or similar JUL 26, 2022 AUG 11, 2022 3.990 EUR • TRIESTE GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE AUG 09, 2022 AUG 25, 2022 3.990 EUR • LJUBLJANA DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE • LJUBLJANA GARDONE RIVIERA 4* or similar AUG 30, 2022 SEP 16, 2022 3.990 EUR • ZAGREB VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* SEP 20, 2022 OCT 06, 2022 3.990 EUR • PLITIVICE or similar OCT 11, 2022 OCT 27, 2022 3.990 EUR • ROVINJ • BLED & BOHINJ LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, NOV 08, 2022 NOV 24, 2022 3.800 EUR UNION HOTEL 4* or similar ZAGREB: HOTEL PANORAMA 4*, HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4* or similar PRICE INCLUDES: funicular ride OPATIJA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, • All transfers as per itinerary • local goods tasting in Istria PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Plitvice NP • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI basis • Entrance to Bled castle BALANCE 4* or similar • 3 × lunch • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama • 2 × dinner castle • Entrance to Schönbrünn palace • Tourist tax • Entrance to Melk monastery • Entrance to Swarowski crystal museum • Venice return boat ride SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.410 EUR • Entrance to Ljubljana castle and DINNER IN HOTELS: 499 EUR
35 TRAVEL PUZZLE CHARMING ITALY + ADRIATIC PEARLS
caesars, dukes and doges 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ROME the afternoon, visit the unique church of St Mary of experience a real travel back in time when your guide Welcome to Italy and its famous capital Rome. Meet Angels, San Pietro and Vincoli church where you can takes you to Piazza del Duomo with outstanding with your tour director and get to know the details of see the chains of St Peter. Afternoon will be will be cathedral Santa Maria de Fiore, Giotto’s Bell, Dante’s your tour! Free time in the eternal city. free for you to enjoy the final moments in Rome. birth house and church Santa Croce. Stop at Piazza della signora, decorated with numerous palace and DAY 2: ROME B DAY 4: ASSISI – SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE B, T monuments, admire the church Orsanmichele and All roads lead to Rome! Join your tour leader for a Continue your adventure to medieval town of Assisi, its gothic style, stroll through Uffizi Gallery staircase guided tour of this historical city. Visit the gladiator’s where patron of Italy, St Francis was born. Walking all the way to Pitti palace. Afternoon will be free at arena – Colosseum, Caesar’s forum, Venice square, tour of the ancient town, protected by UNESCO leisure. ...take a stroll in the through Piazza Navona with World Heritage, offers interesting sites as Basilica famous fountain of Fours Rivers, admire the of San Francisco, an artistic highlight of medieval 4OPTIONAL: magnificent Pantheon, Spanish stairs and throw a Europe containing the sacred relics of St Francis Ufizzi Gallery visit coin in fountain Trevi. Later in the afternoon, free and Giotto’s frescoes. After the basilica visit drive time to experience the city on your own. through Tuscany. Stop at one of the best wine cellars DAY 6: PISA – LUCA – VENICE B, L in the region, where you will learn all about the Before saying goodbye to Tuscany, visit one if its most DAY 3: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL B traditional wine Chianti and try it together with the renewed towns, Pisa. Snap a photo with famous Discover the smallest state in the world – Vatican. tasting of local products. Afternoon walk through leaning tower and stop at square of Miracles where Your guide will first take you through Vatican’s the picturesque San Gimignano and in the late Galileo Galilei has proved that Aristotle’s theory of the museums, including one of the richest art collections afternoon, arrival to Renaissance city of Florence. acceleration of falling bodies is incorrect. Continue in the world. Special attention will be dedicated to Accommodation and free time. to Lucca, and take a walk though this medieval pearl unique Sistine Chapel adorned by Michelangelo. The visiting St Michel cathedral, St Martin church, city tour will end on St Peter’s square, where you will DAY 5: FLORENCE B wall, etc. in the late afternoon arrival Venice area, be able to admire the St Peter’s Basilica as well. In Head for the ancient heart of Florence and accommodation in hotel and free time.
36 DAY 7: VENICE B, D visit one of Istrian agritourism farm for local tasting. Spend a day in the most romantic city in the world, Continue to Porec, one of most popular holiday DAY 13: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour destinations in Istria. A stroll through town and its Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. narrow streets, will mesmerize you. In the afternoon is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city- Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics return to hotel and enjoy free time by the sea. state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk palace - residence of Doges of Venice, cross the DAY 10: PLITVICE B, D along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of famous Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and head center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city by yourself, on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, and have a You will visit one of the most beautiful sites of nature and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you. coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the evening join your in all of Europe. Plitvice national park comprises of The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by waterfalls, and your own or join us on optional tour to the island of most memorable moments of the tour and plan for kilometers of wooden bridges and forest paths. The Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden new ones. amazing part of Croatia is also on UNESCO World and monastery. 4OPTIONAL: Heritage list. In the afternoon free time to enjoy Gondola ride through Venice’s canals pristine nature. Accommodation in Plitvice area, DAY 14: DUBROVNIK B, D dinner in hotel, overnight. Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. DAY 8: VENICE – PIRAN – KOPER – OPATIJA RIVIERA Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the B, L DAY 11: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L medieval streets and travel back in time. In the Continue your journey to Slovenia. You will visit Start with a short city tour among ancient and early evening join you group for a farewell dinner where Piran lovely Slovenian old town on seaside. Colourful Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important you will talk about most memorable moments of the city center with interesting history is the pearl of city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays tour and plan for new ones. Slovenian coast and reminds a lot of Venice since it administrative and cultural capital of northern belonged to Venetian republic for many years. You Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. 4OPTIONAL: tour will include sightseeing of the most important Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others Elaphiti islands boat tour attractions, including Square Tartini, St. George will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will Medjugorje, Mostar church, glorious city wall. Continue to Koper, the also visit one of the most important attraction from capital of seaside that once used to be an island. bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument DAY 15: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B After guided walk through town, you will have lunch that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the Free time until transfer for flight back home. and some free time. In the late afternoon arrival to afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir, antique Opatija, a small metropolitan resort on the Croatian city full of magical palaces. coast, where you will enjoy the evening in the coastal Accommodation in Split and free time. atmosphere. DAY 12: SPLIT B DAY 9: ISTRIA TOUR B, DG Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. administrative and cultural capital. The old city The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day with Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed exploring the city center with a city tour take will take tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, island and it is the most picturesque and romantic The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Afternoon towns on Mediterranean. To fell the true Istrian spirit, will be free at leisure.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • ROME ROME: EXE INTERNATIONAL 4*, BW PLUS STARTS (FLY IN FCO) ENDS (FLY OUT VCE) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • VATICAN UNIVERSO 4* or similar APR 02, 2022 APR 16, 2022 3.800 EUR • ASSISI APR 23, 2022 MAY 07, 2022 3.800 EUR • SAN GIMIGNANO FLORENCE: NH FIRENZE 4*, STARHOTELS • FLORENCE MICHELANGELO 4* or similar MAY 14, 2022 MAY 28, 2022 3.800 EUR • PISA VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* JUN 04, 2022 JUN 18, 2022 3.800 EUR • VENICE or similar JUN 25, 2022 JUL 09, 2022 3.800 EUR • PIRAN OPATIA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, JUL 16, 2022 JUL 30, 2022 3.800 EUR • KOPER PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar • ROVINJ AUG 06, 2022 AUG 20, 2022 3.800 EUR PLITVICE: HOTEL MACOLA 3*, HOTEL • POREC MIRJANA 4* or similar AUG 27, 2022 SEP 10, 2022 3.800 EUR • PLITVICE NP SEP 17, 2022 OCT 01, 2022 3.800 EUR • ZADAR SPLIT: HOTEL AMPHORA 4*, HOTEL • TROGIR CORNER 4* or similar OCT 08, 2022 OCT 22, 2022 3.800 EUR • SPLIT DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, OCT 29, 2022 NOV 12, 2022 3.800 EUR • DUBROVNIK HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Euphrasian Basilica • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Plitvice NP • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Diocletian palace • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance to Rector’s basis • • 3 × lunch • 1 × local tasting in Tuscany • 1 × farewell dinner SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.165 EUR • 1 × dinner (Plitvice) DINNER IN HOTELS: 350 EUR • Entrance to Vatican museums • Entrance to Basilica Santa Croce • Taxi boat ride in Venice
37 TRAVEL PUZZLE AUSTRIA, ITALY, SLOVENIA & STUNNING SLOVENIA
enchanting danube, alps & adriatic 17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vienna. region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. Meet with your tour director and get to know the changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in Accommodation in hotel and free time. details of your tour! late afternoon, check in and free time. DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L DAY 2: VIENNA B DAY 4: SALZBURG B Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views region. On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s exploring and shopping. romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even 4OPTIONAL: afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace. Afternoon Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit time and overnight. will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK B, L DAY 7: GARDA LAKE B the city center. In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You 4OPTIONAL: arriving there you will stop to visit the famous can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous Cruise on Danube with dinner Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary Zoo Safari…). DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards designed a unique and magical place. This beloved 4OPTIONAL: Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk attraction has brought moments of wonder to over Gardaland, ZOO safari Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the fifteen million visitors from all around the world. Milano shopping tour tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining Cooking class of several members of the House of Babenberg, crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue toLinz, third – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. 38 DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more DAY 15: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course KOBARID – JULIAN ALPS B, L Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. to know another story, this time about the horses. Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage You will meet a special breeded horse, called Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely 4OPTIONAL: Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, Slovenian folklore dinner Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some DAY 12: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T black and becoming white while growing up. Done free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of with very interesting visit of the historical stud farm, own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used afternoon, accommodation, free time. the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which to be part of well-known Isonzo front in WWI, and counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto DAY 9: VENICE B through the old town by the river, where you will stop (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, in one of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit after Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, where magical views and pristine nature is waiting Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics with their gravestones, temples and roads and back for you! and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s then the city was known as Petovio. Later on, drive DAY 16: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge back to Ljubljana and overnight. Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs DAY 13: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight. Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - Predjama, region, while island in the middle of the lake can 4OPTIONAL: amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. Gondola ride through Venice’s canals is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in Even Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L ever built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. lake shore. In the evening join you group for a farewell sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, After breath-taking walk underground free time for dinner where you will talk about most memorable people and religions one easily senses its combined lunch and afternoon drive to Slovenian seaside. moments of the tour and plan for new ones. Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After Accommodation in one of the seaside resorts and guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental free time to relax on the beach! DAY 17: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò Free time until departure for your flight back home. on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the DAY 14: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L center of the neighborhood built at the behest of In the morning we take a guided tour of small Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria boutique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, to be part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s accommodation and overnight. architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most adorable cities in the world. After DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana. Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an Your guide will take you around and show you the island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for most important attractions, such as Preseren’s afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many Slovenian seaside and relax! others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • VIENNA VIENNA: LEONARDO ROYAL 4*, ATH STARTS (FLY IN VIE) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • LINZ PYRAMIDE 4* or similar APR 05, 2022 APR 21, 2022 2.840 EUR • SALZBURG JUN 14, 2022 JUN 30, 2022 2.840 EUR • INNSBRUCK SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW • BOLZAN PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar JUL 26, 2022 AUG 11, 2022 2.840 EUR • VERONA BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL AUG 09, 2022 AUG 25, 2022 2.840 EUR • VENICE SCALA 4* or similar SEP 20, 2022 OCT 06, 2022 2.840 EUR • TRIESTE GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE • LJUBLJANA DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE PRICE INCLUDES: funicular ride • MARIBOR & PTUJ GARDONE RIVIERA 4* or similar • PIRAN & KOPER • All transfers as per itinerary • Wine tasting in Maribor VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* • SOCA VALLEY • English speaking tour leader • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel or similar • BLED & BOHINJ • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance to WWI museum • POSTOJNA CAVE LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, basis • Entrance to Lipica stud farm • PREDJAMA CASTLE UNION HOTEL 4* or similar • 6 × lunch • Entrance to Bled castle SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, • 2 × farewell dinner • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama LIFECLASS 4* or similar • Entrance to Schönbrünn palace castle • Entrance to Melk monastery • Tourist tax JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI • Entrance to Swarowski crystal museum BALANCE 4* or similar • Venice return boat ride SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.450 EUR • Entrance to Ljubljana castle and DINNER IN HOTELS: 370 EUR
39 TRAVEL PUZZLE THE GREAT BALKAN EXPERIENCE & STUNNING SLOVENIA
complete balkan adventure 22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ZAGREB 4OPTIONAL: churches and lush Parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey Welcome to Croatia’s capital! Meet with your tour Cruise on Danube river Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the director to get all the information about the tour. monument to Mother Albania. DAY 5: NIS – SKOPJE B, L DAY 2: ZAGREB B Departure from hotel in the morning and drive to Skopje. DAY 8: SKADAR LAKE – PODGORICA B, L Start your day with guided walking tour of its historical On your way you will stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in Drive to Montenegro. On the way stop to visit and admire capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, the Balkans and Europe and has from ancient times been Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans and the largest will show medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, considered a gateway between the East and West. After bird preservation park in Europe. In the afternoon reach museums, galleries and government buildings popular turbulent history Niš became one of the most important Podgorica. Short guided walk through city center will sightseeing spots of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and industrial centers in Serbia, a center of electronics and reveal colourful history of the city through Doganjka discover city on your own. mechanical engineering, textile and tobacco industry. Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky Arrival to Skopje in the late afternoon. Accommodation monument, Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King DAY 3: ZAGREB – NOVI SAD – BELGRADE B, L in hotel, free time. Nikola’s castle and tower clock from the 17th centure. Check out from hotel and drive to Serbia. On the way Accommodation in hotel and free time to discover the stop and visit Novi sad for lunch and short city tour. Pass DAY 6: SKOPJE – OHRID B capital on your own. by famous Petrovardin fortress on Danube river, Church Enjoy the Macedonian capital Skopje in the morning 4OPTIONAL: of Mary’s Name, the architectural beauties of Liberty and begin with some sightseeing: the stone bridge, WINE tasting Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, the the church of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and Lipa cave visit Bishop’s Palace. In the late afternoon arrival to Belgrade, similar. You will also walk through the picturesque old the capital of Serbia. Free time to explore the city and bazaar and enjoy the atmosphere. In the afternoon drive DAY 9: BUDVA – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK B, L overnight. to stunning lake of Ohrid. Accommodation by the lake From the capital back to Adriatic, with morning coffee and free time. in Budva. Later on, continue to Kotor, which is located DAY 4: BELGRADE B along one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays and it is Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing tour in DAY 7: OHRID – TIRANA B, L listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. Final stop before the morning. The tour will guide us to the through elite The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 crossing back to Croatia, will be small hidden pearl – city district Dedinje unusual building TV Pink. You will churches (one for each day of the year) and was Perast. The city has experienced the biggest boom in take the road through the famous markets such as the considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 18th century and most of the monuments originate from Republic Square with the Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage site that time: the building of ship owners and sea captains, along the main streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and as one of the oldest and most complete architectural a baroque palace Bujovića which is now County finish on the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from ensembles on the southeastern part of Europe. After the Museum, Maritime School building. In the late afternoon where we can admire wonderful views of the city and the sightseeing tour, continue to Albania to visit its capital drive to Dubrovnik, Croatian pearl on the Adriatic. confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed with a Accommodation in Dubrovnik area and overnight. Belgrade in the afternoon. mild Mediterranean climate and numbers of beautiful
40 DAY 10: DURBOVNIK B afternoon and in the evening join you group for a farewell Venetian republic once, so the city’s architecture Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is dinner where you will talk about most memorable reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state moments of the tour and plan for new ones. adorable cities in the world. After free time for coffee by of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant the sea, you will visit Koper, Slovenian coastal town that towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk along the DAY 15: LJUBJANA B once used to be an island. Its medieval streets are just medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with perfect for afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan your tour director and get to know the details of your enjoy Slovenian seaside and relax! monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering tour! Free time in Ljubljana magnificent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will DAY 20: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – KOBARID be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on DAY 16: LJUBLJANA B – JULIAN ALPS B, L optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana. After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get to Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. Your guide will take you around and show you the most know another story, this time about the horses. You will important attractions, such as Preseren’s square, Triple meet a special breeded horse, called Lipizzaner. Special DAY 11: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO B, L bridge, fish market, town hall and many others. To wrap horses that were breeded for Habsburg monarchy and Time for Bosnia! Your first stop will be monument from up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular are famous for being born black and becoming white Ottoman times, famous city of Mostar. Stroll around it up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the sold town and medieval streets, admire the young guys Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view historical stud farm, continue to emerald valley of Soca. jumping from famous old bridge to cold Neretva river. from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy The region used to be part of well-known Isonzo front In the afternoon drive to Sarajevo, Bosnian capital city on your own. in WWI, and the most important, the 12th happened in Accommodation in hotel and free rest of the day. 4OPTIONAL: Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the Slovenian folklore dinner valley where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit DAY 12: SARAJEVO B after lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, Let’s start with some sightseeing of the city’s attractions: DAY 17: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T where magical views and pristine nature is waiting for Baščaršija, Begova Mosque, the most typical of religious Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of you! buildings in the Balkans; City Hall, the Principles bridge. Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as the View of three different religious buildings: the Catholic city with the oldest grapevine in the world which counts DAY 21: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D church, the synagogue and the mosque. We continue more than 400 years. The guide will take you through Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural beauty, with our sightseeing and a visit to Ilidza. There’s also the old town by the river, where you will stop in one of Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent time for some traditional Bosnian meatballs, meat restaurants for lunch. Some free time and then continue lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful patties, sweet tufahija and more; and maybe some to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It was the Romans alpine resorts of the world. Amazing castle on the cliff entertainment in the city. who left a very strong mark here, with their gravestones, is offering stunning views of the region, while island in temples and roads and back then the city was known as the middle of the lake can be visited with traditional boat DAY 13: SPLIT B, L Petovio. Later on, drive back to Ljubljana and overnight. called “pletna”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine In the morning drive back to Dalmatian coast to visit Split lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to - the capital city of Dalmatia. The old city center with DAY 18: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by its Roman Diocletian palace is part of UNESCO Heritage SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some free and is the most compelling ancient Roman monument Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake in Croatia. Upon arrival lunch and then afternoon exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop -Predjama , shore. In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner exploring the city center with a city tour take will take amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is where you will talk about most memorable moments of you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even the tour and plan for new ones. Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Rest of the day will Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle ever be free at leisure to enjoy the town on your own. built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you speechless. DAY 22: DEPARTURE FROM ZAGREB B Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave Free time until departure for your flight back home. DAY 14: PLTIVICE – ZAGREB B, D in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and head experience of the underworld. After breath-taking walk on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You will visit one underground free time for lunch and afternoon drive of the most beautiful sites of nature in all of Europe. to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in one of the Plitvice national park comprises of 16 terrace lakes, all seaside resorts and free time to relax on the beach! interconnected by waterfalls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and forest paths. The amazing part of Croatia is DAY 19: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L also on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon In the morning we take a guided tour of small boutique free time to enjoy pristine nature. Return to Zagreb in the town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be part of
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • ZAGREB ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT ZAG) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • NOVI SAD HOTEL PANORAMA 4* or similar MAR 31, 2022 APR 21, 2022 4.450 EUR • BELGRADE APR 28, 2022 MAY 19, 2022 4.690 EUR • SKOPJE BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, • OHRID HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar MAY 26, 2022 JUN 16, 2022 4.690 EUR • TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK JUN 23, 2022 JUL 14, 2022 4.690 EUR • PODGORICA 4* or similar JUL 21, 2022 AUG 11, 2022 4.690 EUR • KOTOR OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL AUG 18, 2022 SEP 08, 2022 4.690 EUR • BUDVA DRIM 4* or similar • DUBROVNIK SEP 15, 2022 OCT 06, 2022 4.690 EUR TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or • MOSTAR similar OCT 13, 2022 NOV 03, 2022 4.450 EUR • SARAJEVO • SPLIT DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar • PLTIVICE NP PRICE INCLUDES: castle • LJUBLJANA SARAJEVO: HOTEL COLORS INN 4*, • All transfers as per itinerary • Wine tasting in Maribor • MARIBOR & PTUJ HOTEL PRESIDENT 4* or similar • English speaking tour leader • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel • PIRAN & KOPER SPLIT: HOTEL AMPHORA 4*, HOTEL • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance to WWI museum • SOCA VALLEY GLOBO 4* or similar basis • Entrance to Lipica stud farm • BLED & BOHINJ • 11 × lunch • Entrance to Bled castle LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, • POSTOJNA CAVE • 2 × dinner • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama HOTEL SLON 4* or similar • PREDJAMA CASTLE • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress castle SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, • Entrance to Plitvice NP • Tourist tax LIFECLASS 4* or similar • Entrance to Diocletian palace JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI • Entrance to Rector’s palace SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1600 EUR BALANCE 4* or similar • Entrance and funicular ride to Ljubljana DINNER IN HOTELS: 495 EUR
41 TRAVEL PUZZLE iMPRESSIVE CROATIA & SOUTH BALCAN EXPERIENCE
adriatic & south balkan fairytale 15 DAYS/ 14 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB of the most spectacular natural phenomena with Welcome to Croatia! Meet with your tour director 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to DAY 5: SPLIT B and get to know the details of your tour! Free time each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. After Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the in Zagreb. guided tour of the park you will have some time to administrative and cultural capital. The old city enjoy the pristine nature and admire the emerald center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part DAY 2: ZAGREB B water. Later in the afternoon transfer to hotel in of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walking Plitvice area, overnight. ancient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day tour of its historical Zagreb composed of the Gornji with exploring the city center with a city tour take Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex DAY 4: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and Start with a short city tour among ancient and early Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split government buildings popular sightseeing spots of Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover city city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays on your own. administrative and cultural capital of northern DAY 6: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast DAY 3: PLITVICE B, L Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. One of the most photogenic natural parks is will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most waiting for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park also visit one of the most important attraction from important merchant towns in the entire Adriatic will absolutely take your breath away! With its bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument region. Walk along the medieval wall that surrounds exceptional natural beauty, this area has always that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the the old city center and discover its ancient secret. attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir, antique Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A city full of magical palaces. Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnificent city UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one Accommodation in Split and free time. wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be free for
42 exploring the city on your own or join us on optional DAY 10: TIRANA – BERAT B, L considered a gateway between the East and West. tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capital After turbulent history Niš became one of the most Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed important industrial centers in Serbia, a center of with a mild Mediterranean climate and numbers electronics and mechanical engineering, textile and DAY 7: DUBROVNIK B of beautiful churches and lush parks. You will visit tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with arrival Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of to Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel and Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the Culture and the monument to Mother Albania. Day free time first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian capital, medieval streets and travel back in time. will continue with exploring the Albanian tradition known for its very exciting and vivid nightlife. 4OPTIONAL: and history by paying a visit of Berat, also known Elaphiti boat tour s “the city of 1000 windows). Visit Museum of DAY 14: BELGRADE B, D Mostar & Medjugorje Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for overnight. tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the DAY 8: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA through elite city district Dedinje unusual building B, L DAY 11: OHRID B TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town of Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia, where markets such as the Republic Square with the Perast. The city has experienced the biggest boom in you will spend the day by magnificent lake Ohrid. Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main 18th century and most of the monuments originate The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on from that time: the building of ship owners and sea churches (one for each day of the year) and was the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from where captains, a baroque palace Bujovića which is now considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 we can admire wonderful views of the city and the County Museum, Maritime School building. Our next churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time point will be in Kotor, which is located along one of site as one of the oldest and most complete in Belgrade in the afternoon. In the evening join you Montenegro’s most beautiful bays and it is listed architectural ensembles on the southeastern part group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about on UNESCO World Heritage list. After sightseeing of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, you will have most memorable moments of the tour and plan for walking tour continue to the best-known beach some free time to explore it on your own or enjoy new ones. resort in Montenegro - Budva. In the late afternoon the sun on the lake shore. Accommodation and accommodation in the capital, Podgorica. overnight in Ohrid. 4OPTIONAL: Danube cruise DAY 9: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – DAY 12: SKOPJE B TIRANA B, L Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon DAY 15: BELGRADE FLY OUT B Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgorica, arrival, your guide will take you around the city for Free time until departure for flight back home. passing through Skaline (stairway), one of the most sightseeing, visiting the stone bridge, the church of historic and picturesque sites of town, Doganjka St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and others. Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Accommodation and free afternoon for a walk Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resurrection of through Carsija, evoking the city’s past with its Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower clock from winding lanes filled with teahouses, mosques, crafts the 17th centure. Later on, continue to next stop and people’s shops, and even good nightlife. admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe. Once in DAY 13: NIS – BELGRADE B, L Albania, you will visit the historical town Krujë with From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum of national Serbian capital Belgrade. On your way you will hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in Tirana in later stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans afternoon/evening time, overnight. and Europe and has from ancient times been
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • ZAGREB ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, CANOPY BY STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • PLITVICE HILTON 4* or similar APR 21, 2022 MAY 05, 2022 3.150 EUR • ZADAR MAY 19, 2022 JUN 02, 2022 3.280 EUR • TROGIR PLITVICE: MIRJANA 4*, DEGENIJA 4* or • SPLIT similar JUN 02,2022 JUN 16, 2022 3.280 EUR • DUBROVNIK SPLIT: PRESIDENT 4*, CORNER 4* or JUN 16, 2022 JUN 30, 2022 3.280 EUR • PERAST similar JUN 30, 2022 JUL 14, 2022 3.280 EUR • KOTOR DUBROVNIK: LACROMA 4*, ALBATROS 4* JUL 14, 2022 JUL 28, 2022 3.280 EUR • BUDVA or similar • PODORICA AUG 11, 2022 AUG 25, 2022 3.280 EUR TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or • KRUJE similar AUG 25, 2022 SEP 08, 2022 3.280 EUR • TIRANA SEP 08, 2022 SEP 22, 2022 3.280 EUR • BERAT OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL • OHRID DRIM 4* or similar OCT 06, 2022 OCT 20, 2022 3.150 EUR • SKOPJE SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK NOV 03, 2022 NOV 17, 2022 2.950 EUR • NIS 4* or similar • BELGRADE BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, PRICE INCLUDES: ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar • All transfers as per itinerary and Castle of Berat • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Tourist tax basis • • 6 × lunch • 2 × dinner SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 850 EUR • Entrance to Plitvice national park DINNER IN HOTELS: 410 EUR • Entrance to Diocletian palace • Entrance to Rector’s palace • Entrance to Skanderbeg museum • Entrance to Museum of Iconography
43 TRAVEL PUZZLE IMPERIAL CIRCLE + AUS. ITA, SLO
grand imperial circle 18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA lunch and then drives to Zagreb, impressive capital Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet of Croatia. Upon arrival guided walking tour of its DAY 6: BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – PRAGUE B with your tour director and get to know the details of historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji New adventure ahead. Drive to Bratislava, the your tour! Free time in Ljubljana Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex magnificent capital of Slovakia. Upon arrival take a of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and walking tour through the city´s main highlights such DAY 2: LJUBLJANA & BLED B government buildings popular sightseeing spots of as the 13th century Michalska Gate and the pink neo- Your guide will take you around and show you most the city. Rest the of the day will be free at leisure. classical Primate Palace. Then wander around the important attractions, such as Preseren’s square, historic squares and discover the numerous modern Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many DAY 4: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L statues that dot the area. In the afternoon continue others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, capital to Prague, Mother of cities. Accommodation in hotel will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn city of Hungary, imperial country that used to be a and overnight. more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of part of Austro – Hungarian empire. On your way, stop course admire amazing view from the top. Free time at Europe’s largest freshwater lake – Balaton. DAY 7: PRAGUE B for lunch and then drives to green Alpine world to Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some free time by The capital of Czech Republic has a lot to offer. Our visit famous lake Bled. With immense natural beauty, the lake. Arrival to Budapest in the late afternoon. city tour in the morning will take us across the Karl’s Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent Check in hotel, free time and overnight. bridge and to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful 4OPTIONAL: and Golden Lane. You will also visit proudly preserved alpine resorts of the world. Visit the amazing castle Take a cruise on Danube river and enjoy the city from Josefov neighborhood, with its Old Cemetery and on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region. another perspective historic synagogues and many more. The rest of the Some free time to enjoy by the lake and then return DAY 5: BUDAPEST B afternoon will be free at leisure. You can spend the to Ljubljana for overnight. After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the capital afternoon visiting the city museums, galleries and 4OPTIONAL: city of Hungary dividend on the banks of Danube other attractions or you can join us for a cruise on Slovenian folklore dinner river. You will admire Andrássy Avenue, Hero’s the river Vltava and admire the city from another square, famous Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias church, perspective. DAY 3: POSTOJNA CAVE – ZAGREB B parliament house and end of course admire the view 4OPTIONAL: Discover the magical underworld of Slovenia and over the city from the Ciutadella hill. Afternoon will Vltava dinner cruise enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only be free to enjoy and explore city on your own. Try one of the famous breweries with local crafts and cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers delicious dinner. a unique experience of the underworld and will 4OPTIONAL: absolutely leave you speechless. Some free time for Carda dinner with traditional Hungarian folklore.
44 DAY 8: CESKE BUDEJOVICE– VIENNA B exploring and shopping. DAY 15: VERONA – VENICE B After breakfast we will say goodbye to Prague and 4OPTIONAL: Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to head back to Vienna, but first we will make a stop in Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic the famous city in South Bohemia – Ceske Budejovice. Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and This is the city where famous beer Budweiser is being DAY 12: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK B, L Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage made. After the sightseeing of this beautiful 13th In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely century royal city we will go to the Budweiser factory arriving there you will stop to visit the famous square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, where will learn more about beer production and also Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some have an opportunity to taste the beer. Later that day opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your we will take off to Vienna, accommodation in hotel in of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late late afternoon and free time. designed a unique and magical place. This beloved afternoon, accommodation, free time. attraction has brought moments of wonder to over DAY 9: VIENNA B fifteen million visitors from all around the world. DAY 16: VENICE B You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s Accommodation in hotel and free time. palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace. Afternoon DAY 13: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in region. On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight. the city center. before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by 4OPTIONAL: 4OPTIONAL: Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Gondola ride through Venice’s canals Cruise on Danube with dinner Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and DAY 17: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L DAY 10: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk time and overnight. Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains DAY 14: GARDA LAKE B people and religions one easily senses its combined of several members of the House of Babenberg, Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue toLinz, third can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly Zoo Safari…). on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in 4OPTIONAL: center of the neighborhood built at the behest of late afternoon, check in and free time. Gardaland, ZOO safari Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria Milano shopping tour and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, DAY 11: SALZBURG B Cooking class accommodation and overnight. Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the DAY 18: LJUBLJANA FLY OUT B Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations Free time until transfer to airport for flight back of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and home. Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • LJUBLANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, MAR 29, 2022 APR 15, 2022 3.150 EUR • BLED & BOHINJ UNION HOTEL 4* or similar • ZAGREB APR 19, 2022 MAY 06, 2022 3.280 EUR ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, • LAKE BALATON MAY 17, 2022 JUN 03, 2022 3.280 EUR • BUDAPEST HOTEL PANORAMA 4* or similar • BRATISLAVA BUDAPEST: EUROSTARS DANUBE JUN 07, 2022 JUN 24, 2022 3.280 EUR • PRAGUE BUDAPEST 4*, NH BUDAPEST CITY 4* or JUN 28, 2022 JUL 15, 2022 3.280 EUR • CESKE BUDEJOVICE similar JUL 19, 2022 AUG 05, 2022 3.280 EUR • VIENNA PRAGUE: MAJESTIC PLAZA 4*, RAMADA AUG 02, 2022 AUG 9, 2022 3.280 EUR • LINZ PRAGUE 4* or similar • SALZBURG AUG 23, 2022 SEP 09, 2022 3.280 EUR VIENNA: RENAISSANCE WIEN 4*, AUSTRIA • INNSBRUCK SEP 13, 2022 OCT 07, 2022 3.280 EUR TREND ANANAS 4* or similar • BOLZAN OCT 04, 2022 OCT 21, 2022 3.150 EUR • VERONA SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW NOV 01, 2022 NOV 18, 2022 2.950 EUR • VENICE PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar • TRIESTE BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL PRICE INCLUDES: Fisherman’s’ bastion SCALA 4* or similar • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Prague castle - GOLDEN GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE • English speaking tour leader A circle DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Visit of Budweiser factory GARDONE RIVIERA 4* or similar basis • Entrance to Schoenborn palace VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* • 4 × lunch • Entrance to Melk monastery or similar • 2 x dinner • Entrance to Swarovski crystal • Funicular and entrance to Ljubljana museum castle • Venice return boat ride • Entrance to Bled castle • Tourist tax • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.550 EUR • Entrance to Postojna cave DINNER IN HOTELS: 425 EUR • Entrance to Mattias church and
45 TRAVEL PUZZLE SOUTH BALKAN EXPERIENCE + PANONIAN HIGHLIGHTS
from dubrovnik to budapest 18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DUBROVNIK DAY 4: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – TIRANA of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 churches (one Welcome to pearl of Adriatic Sea! Meet with your tour B, L for each day of the year) and was considered as second director to get all the information about the tour. Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgorica, Jerusalem. Even with only 70 churches left, UNESCO passing through Skaline (stairway), one of the most listed it under its heritage site as one of the oldest DAY 2: DUBROVNIK B historic and picturesque sites of town, Doganjka Moswue, and most complete architectural ensembles on the Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, southeastern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle you will have some free time to explore it on your own of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant and tower clock from the 17th centure. Later on, continue or enjoy the sun on the lake shore. Accommodation and towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk along the to next stop and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat overnight in Ohrid. medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe. discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan Once in Albania, you will visit the historical town Krujë DAY 7: SKOPJE B monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering with Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum of national Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon arrival, magnificent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in Tirana in later your guide will take you around the city for sightseeing, be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on afternoon/evening time, overnight. visiting the stone bridge, the church of St. Spas, the Kale optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort fortress, a mosque and others. Accommodation and Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. DAY 5: TIRANA – BERAT B, L free afternoon for a walk through Carsija, evoking the Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capital city’s past with its winding lanes filled with teahouses, DAY 3: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA B, L Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed with a mosques, crafts people’s shops, and even good nightlife. Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town of mild Mediterranean climate and numbers of beautiful Perast. The city has experienced the biggest boom in churches and lush parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey DAY 8: NIS – BELGRADE B, L 18th century and most of the monuments originate from Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to Serbian that time: the building of ship owners and sea captains, monument to Mother Albania. Day will continue with capital Belgrade. On your way you will stop in Nis, one a baroque palace Bujovića which is now County Museum, exploring the Albanian tradition and history by paying a of the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe and has Maritime School building. Our next point will be in visit of Berat, also known s “the city of 1000 windows). from ancient times been considered a gateway between Kotor, which is located along one of Montenegro’s most Visit Museum of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic the East and West. After turbulent history Niš became beautiful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage Museum and Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for one of the most important industrial centers in Serbia, a list. After sightseeing walking tour continue to the best- overnight. center of electronics and mechanical engineering, textile known beach resort in Montenegro - Budva. In the late and tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with arrival to afternoon accommodation in the capital, Podgorica. DAY 6: OHRID B Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel and free time Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia, where you first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian capital, known for its will spend the day by magnificent lake Ohrid. The town very exciting and vivid nightlife.
46 DAY 9: BELGRADE B, D able to try a special fish goulash. Very spicy, but delicious are 967 to 1,467 metres underground in the Mura-Zala Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing tour in the meal. basin. morning. The tour will guide us to the through elite city district Dedinje unusual building TV Pink. You will take the DAY 12: KOPACEVO & KARANAC TOUR B, L DAY 15: TREASURES OF POMURJE B, T, L road through the famous markets such as the Republic After breakfast join in for a walking sightseeing tour of Welcome to the lowlands of Mura river, the Pomurje Square with the Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, along the Osijek where you will hear about magnificent art nouveau region. Eventhough this may not be the most popular main streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on style buildings on Osijek’s European Avenue. After that part of Slovenia; it still has a lot to offer. Crossing over the the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can continue to heart of Danube - Kopacki Rit. Authentic Mura region, the road will take you down south, closer admire wonderful views of the city and the confluence lunch in local restaurant embark the vessels to explore to River Drava, arriving in little town called Jeruzalem. of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in Belgrade in this park of nature and biggest swamp in Croatia. Once This region is called Podravje and is home to one of the the afternoon. In the evening join you group for a farewell done with admiration of landscapes fulfil with birds, best wineries in Slovenia. Here you will learn all about dinner where you will talk about most memorable deer’s and other wild animals, head to speechless ethno- their wine process and product with a tour of the estate moments of the tour and plan for new ones. village Karanac. Complete village is restored and almost and degustation of wine and local products in traditional 4OPTIONAL: all houses are now rural household. Return to hotel and cottage “zidanica”. It will be hard, but we recommend to Danube cruise overnight in Osijek. leave a little space in your stomacs as you continue to 4OPTIONAL: a local pumpkin oil production for some more taste of DAY 10: SREMSKI KARLOVCI – NOVI SAD B, T Authentic dinner in fairy-tale restaurant from 19 century Pomurje. Later on, you will head to Lendava for a walking Drive to Vojvodina region, passing natural reserve of fulfilled with gipsy music is just a perfect way to end this tour of town and lunch, where you will try traditional Fruska Gora, also know as holy mountain, since it used day. bograc and Prekmurska gibanica. Return to hotel in the to have 35 otrodox monasteries in the medieval time. afternoon and free time to relax. Almost half, 17 to be exact are still here today. You will DAY 13: KUTJEVO – ZAGREB B, L stop in a little Baroque town, Sremski Karlovski, take a Check out from hotel and drive toward Zagreb. Our final DAY 16: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L guided stroll downtown and learn about the special local experience in Slavonija will be in Kutjevo, Croatian’s wine Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, capital city wine Bermet wine that can’t be found anywhere else in capital where you will visit one of oldest wine cellars in of Hungary, imperial country that used to be a part of Serbia (nor the world). In the afternoon, arrival to Serbian Europe and have traditional Slavonian lunch with wine Austro – Hungarian empire. On your way, stop at Europe’s second largest city Novi Sad, famous for its Petrovardin tasting. Afternoon tour of Zagreb, composed of the Gornji largest freshwater lake – Balaton. fortress on Danube river. Check in the hotel and go for Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex of Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some free time by the a guided walk around famous landmarks such as the churches, palaces, museums, galleries and government lake. Arrival to Budapest in the late afternoon. Check in Church of Mary’s Name, the architectural beauties of buildings popular sightseeing spots of the city. Check in hotel, free time and overnight. Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, hotel and enjoy some free time in the city. 4OPTIONAL: the Bishop’s Palace. Rest of the day will be free at leisure. Danube cruise dinner with concert on board DAY 14: VARAŽDIN - MORAVSKE TOPLICE B DAY 11: ILOK – VUKOVAR – OSIJEK B, Cherry on top of your Croatia experience is definitely DAY 17: BUDAPEST B, D Bye Serbia and hello Croatia! Welcome to Ilok, second the historical Varazdin. The city was built was built over After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the capital city Croatian wine capital, where you will hear story about the centuries and different stylistic influences, varying of Hungary dividend on the banks of Danube river. You connection of Traminac wine and Queen Elisabeth II. fashions of certain historical periods and wishes of the will admire Andrássy Avenue, Hero’s square, famous You will also visit a famous Ilok cellar with one of biggest investors created an interesting and somewhat unusual Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias church, parliament house collection of archive wines in this part of Europe. Lunch harmony of flora and fauna, mythical animals and unusual and end of course admire the view over the city from the on Principovac with stunning views over the wineyards characters built into the facades of the houses and Ciutadella hill. Afternoon will be free to enjoy and explore region. Continue to Slavonija, to visit the heroic city of palaces in the historic old town. In the afternoon transfer city on your own. In the evening Carda dinner with Vukovar. As the city suffered tremendous damage during to Slovenia, where you will be pampered in one of the traditional Hungarian folklore where you will be able to the War for independence, today it stands as a living best wellness resorts – TERME 3000. Step into the rich talk about the new memories you crated and plan when monument and a symbol of resistance, invincibility, and blackness of the Moravci springs for an instant feeling of you will be creating new ones. persistence. In the late afternoon, arrival to Baroque town warmth that penetrates to the deepest tissues. With its of Osijek, check in the hotel Transfer to Tvrdja – historical heat and rich chemical composition, the black thermal DAY 18: BUDAPEST FLY OUT B part of Osijek’s military history where you will learn more mineral water eases a number of health problems, while Free time until transfer to airport for your flight back about town’s history and enjoy some time on your own. its beneficial effects can also be experienced in the home. 4OPTIONAL: wellness treatments. The resort is known for the black Join your guide for more military history and local thermal mineral water, which was declared a natural experience with this traditional evening where you will be healing remedy back in 1964, originates from springs that
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: STARTS (FLY IN DBV) ENDS (FLY OUT BUD) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, APR 26, 2022 MAY 13, 2022 3.690 EUR • PERAST HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar MAY 24, 2022 JUN 10, 2022 3.690 EUR • KOTOR • BUDVA TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or JUN 07, 2022 JUN 24, 2022 3.690 EUR • PODGORICA similar JUN 21, 2022 JUL 08, 2022 3.690 EUR • KRUJEIRANA OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL JUL 05, 2022 JUL 22, 2022 3.690 EUR • BERAT DRIM 4* or similar JUL 19, 2022 AUG 05, 2022 3.690 EUR • OHRID SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK • SKOPJE 4* or similar AUG 16, 2022 SEP 02, 2022 3.690 EUR • NIS AUG 30, 2022 SEP 16, 2022 3.690 EUR BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, • BELGRADE HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar SEP 13, 2022 SEP 30, 2022 3.690 EUR • SREMSKI KARLOVCI OCT 11, 2022 OCT 28, 2022 3.690 EUR • NOVI SAD NOVI SAD: SHERATON 4*, GH AMI4* or • ILOK similar NOV 08, 2022 NOV 25, 2022 3.400 EUR • VUKOVAR OSIJEK: WALDINGER 4*, OSIJEK 4* or • OSIJEK similar PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress • KOPACEVO ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, PANORAMA • All transfers as per itinerary • Degustation in Sremski Karlovci • KUTJEVO 4* or similar • English speaking tour leader • Wine & local product degustation in • ZAGREB • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB Jeruzalem • LENDAVA MORAVSKE TOPLICE: AJDA 4*, TERMAL 4* basis • Pumpkin oil degustation • BALATON LAKE or similar • 9 × lunch • Entrance to Fisherman’s bastion • BUDAPEST BUDAPEST: EUROSTARS DANUBE • 3× dinner • Entrance to Mathias Church BUDAPEST 4*, NH BUDAPEST CITY 4* or • Entrance to Rector’s palace • Tourist tax similar • Entrance to Skanderbeg museum • Entrance to Museum of Iconography SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 870 EUR ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and DINNER IN HOTELS: 430 EUR Castle of Berat
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