2021 Along the Dalmatian Coast

ALONG THE DALMATIAN COAST CROATIA & SLOVENIA

May 7 - 18, 2021 | 12 Days | Overland Adventure

SLOVENIA Lake Bled Ljubljana Expedition Highlights Motovun agreb Postojna • Ring the wishing bell at the Church Porec CROATIA of the Assumption of Mary on tiny Bled Island. Rovinj Pula Plitvice National Park • Take a train ride through the stunning caverns at Postojna, and sit spellbound during a private choral concert against a backdrop Split Trogir of illuminated stalactites and stalagmites. Ston Dubrovnik • Sample the distinctive wines of the Peljesac Peninsula. • Explore the narrow, twisting lanes of the picture-perfect, medieval- MAP NOT TO SCALE walled city of Dubrovnik, and attend a private performance of the Sorkocevic Quartet. • Stroll along forested paths to discover the crystal-clear lakes and cascading waterfalls of Plitvice National Park. • Itinerary...... page 2 > • Flight Information ...... page 3 > • Meet Your Travel Director...... page 4 > DUBROVNIK • Rates...... page 4 > Wednesday, May 12 LAKE BLED LAKE BLED / POSTOJNA / MOTOVUN, CROATIA Another day of splendid natural wonders begins with a trip to the caves at Postojna, where spectacular limestone shapes form the background for a once-in-a-lifetime event—a private choral concert within the caves. After lunch, continue to Motovun and check in to the Wine & Heritage Hotel Roxanich with the rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lovely grounds or relax by the pool.

Thursday, May 13 MOTOVUN / POREC / ROVINJ / PULA A full-day excursion takes you to several scenic spots on the beautiful Istria peninsula. Begin in Porec, renowned for its outstanding religious architecture, then continue to the cultural mecca of Rovinj for a visit to the St. Euphemia Church. After lunch at a restaurant of your choice, visit the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater in Pula. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Itinerary Friday, May 14 MOTOVUN / PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be ongoing enhancements to this itinerary. Today, discover a land of scenic wonders—stunning Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park features 16 beautiful lakes connected by 32 spectacular Friday, May 7 - Sunday, May 9, 2021 cascades and waterfalls. After a delightful lunch, continue to DEPART USA / ZAGREB, CROATIA the Degenija Hotel. This afternoon, take a guided walking tour Board your independent flight to Croatia. Arrive in Zagreb on of the lush national park. Our local naturalist knows all of May 10 and check in to the Esplanade Zagreb for a festive Plitvice’s best lookouts. welcome dinner of regional specialties. The next day, join a city tour which includes the Croatian Naïve Art Museum, the first museum of naïve art in the world. PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK

Monday, May 10 ZAGREB / LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA / LAKE BLED A drive through pristine alpine scenery takes us into Slovenia and its charming capital, Ljubljana. Our guided tour takes us along the riverfront and through the city’s beautiful cultural monuments. After lunch, we continue to one of Europe’s most fascinating and beautiful cities, Bled, whose cleansing air and healing thermal springs have enticed visitors for centuries. Check in to the Grand Hotel Toplice for dinner and overnight.

Tuesday, May 11 LAKE BLED Morning finds us perched high on a cliff above Lake Bled, exploring the oldest castle in Slovenia. Then board a traditional pletna boat for a cruise to the tiny island in the center of Lake Bled. A cable car carries you to the island’s highest point to rub the church’s wishing bell for good luck. Enjoy lunch in the medieval town of Radovljica, then continue to Bohinj Lake, the deepest and largest lake in Slovenia. Return to Bled in the late afternoon with time to explore at your leisure.

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Saturday, May 15 treasures at the Baroque Cathedral of the Assumption of the PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK / TROGIR / SPLIT Virgin; the main altar features a painting of “The Assumption of Delight in the beauty of the Adriatic coastline as you the Virgin” by Titian, and its treasury is famed for a collection of travel south to Split, stopping in the ancient city of Trogir some 200 reliquaries. Your last stop this morning is to visit the which boasts stunning beaches and marinas. Explore the Rector’s Palace and the 14th-century Dominican Monastery. This 13th-century Venetian Cathedral of St. Lovro which towers Dominican Friary features a fine Gothic cloister with graceful over Trogir and is one of the most important architectural triple arches, a working medieval well set in tranquil gardens, monuments in Dalmatia. Continue to Split and check in to the and a fine museum of religious art. Hotel Park, then join a brief city tour, including Diocletian’s Palace and St. Dominus Cathedral. After time for lunch, walk along Dubrovnik’s ancient walls to savor the city’s architecture, surroundings, and the azure Adriatic Sea. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before our festive cocktail Sunday, May 16 party and farewell dinner. SPLIT / STON / DUBROVNIK Today, embark on one of the world’s most scenic drives along the Croatian coastline to Dubrovnik. Stop in the village of Tuesday, May 18 Ston on the Peljesac Peninsula, known for its storied stone DUBROVNIK / USA houses, for wine tasting. This afternoon, arrive in Dubrovnik, Transfer to the airport for your independent homeward flight, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic,’ and find a charming city that is like arriving in the USA the same day. a living museum. Check in to your seaview balcony room at the Hotel Excelsior. Your afternoon is free to explore a wealth of striking architecture, all built from the same stone, in this pedestrian-friendly city. This evening, attend a private concert Flight Information by Dubrovnik’s renowned Sorkocevic Quartet at St. Saviour Church in the Old Town. You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Zagreb and Dubrovnik/home city. Please contact our in-house Air Department for fare quotes, reservations, or other air-related questions.

Monday, May 17 DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK This morning, take a walking tour through Dubrovnik; this “town of stone and light” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and considered one of the most beautiful stone-built cities in the world. Begin with a stroll along the Stradun, a promenade that begins at the city’s gate and ends at the clock tower where mechanical knights hammer out each quarter-hour. Two 14th-century monasteries guard the corners of the city—the Franciscan in the west, and Dominican in the east. First visit the splendid cloister at the Franciscan Monastery, next view the Orlando Column and Sponza Palace, and the Church of St. Blasius, the patron saint of Dubrovnik. Delight in the artistic

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AMBER MEDKIFF Amber is a graduate of the University of London where she studied Fashion Design. Prior to entering the travel industry, she lived in Florence for two years while working for fashion designer Emilio Pucci, and she also worked for an international incentive company, taking care of top entertainers and CEOs from Fortune 500 companies. Amber speaks French, Italian, and Spanish, and is a member of the Italian Institute and the French Institute of San Francisco, where she resides. She has published a travel article on Italy and was the subject of a Condé Nast Traveler magazine article titled “How to Travel Like a Millionaire.”

RATES $9,890 per person, double occupancy; $11,680 per person, solo occupancy

Limited to 14 guests.

INCLUDED: NOT INCLUDED: • All meals, including select beverages during lunch and dinner • Airfare from your home city/Zagreb and Dubrovnik/home city • All transportation • Excess baggage charges • All accommodations • Airport arrival and departure taxes • All excursions in the company of a Travel Director and • Passport and/or visa fees expert local guides • Travel insurance • Luggage transfers • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages • All gratuities (other than listed at left), entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or • Arrival and departure transfers on group dates optional activities, and all other incidentals • Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear • Email/Internet/fax/telephone charges • Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance

A 25% per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in US dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.zegrahm.com/terms, or call our office for a printed copy.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You must be able to walk distances of one to three miles, sometimes over uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones and climb stone steps that may not have handrails. Opportunities will also be available for optional hikes requiring more exertion. Average daily temperatures in the Adriatic region will range from the high-60sºF to the mid-80sºF.

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