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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 €

KIDS DISCOUNT

1 child 2 - 12 years old 20% off in additional bed with 2 adults in double room

5 stunning slovenia 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s archi- Discover the new star of Europe and visit the queen of caves - tecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most adorable cities in the world. After Postojna. Enjoy colorful Ljubljana and emerald lake Bled 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 breeded for Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born black and becoming white while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the historical 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 happened in Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit after lunch and afternoon DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA city in Slovenia. It was the Romans who left a very drive to Julian Alps region, where magical views Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet strong mark here, with their gravestones, tem- and pristine nature is waiting for you! with your tour director and get to know the details ples and roads and back then the city was known of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana as Petovio. Later on, drive back to Ljubljana and DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D overnight. Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural DAY 2: LJUBLJANA B beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljublja- DAY 4: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the na. Your guide will take you around and show you SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz- the most important attractions, such as Preser- Your adventure will continue to the underworld, ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of en’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall more exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - the region, while island in the middle of the lake and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built can be visited with traditional boat called “plet- story, you will also take funicular up to the castle within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are na”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s familiar with. Even Guinees book of records list- in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular history and of course admire amazing view from ed it biggest castle ever built inside a rock. It will to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of away by unforgettable views of Triglav National city on your own. caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world Park. Some free time to admire its natural beau- 4OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experi- ty and relax on the lake shore. In the evening join ence of the underworld. After breath-taking walk you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk DAY 3: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T underground free time for lunch and afternoon about most memorable moments of the tour and Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in plan for new ones. of Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known one of the seaside resorts and free time to relax as the city with the oldest grapevine in the world on the beach! DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B which counts more than 400 years. The guide will Free time until departure for your flight back take you through the old town by the river, where DAY 5: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L home. you will stop in one of restaurants for lunch. Some In the morning we take a guided tour of small bou- free time and then continue to Ptuj, the oldest tique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be

6 Maribor Ptuj Bohinj Bled

Ljubljana

Postojna Lipica Koper Piran

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, • MARIBOR & PTUJ APR 15, 2021 APR 22, 2021 1.590 € HOTEL SLON 4* or similar • PIRAN & KOPER MAY 13, 2021 MAY 20, 2021 1.650 € • SOCA VALLEY SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, MAY 27, 2021 JUN 03, 2021 1.650 € • BLED & BOHINJ LIFECLASS 4* or similar JUN 10, 2021 JUN 17, 2021 1.650 € • POSTOJNA CAVE JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI JUN 24, 2021 JUL 01, 2021 1.650 € • PREDJAMA CASTLE BALANCE 4* or similar JUL 08, 2021 JUL 15, 2021 1.650 € AUG 05, 2021 AUG 12, 2021 1.650 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to WWI museum AUG 19, 2021 AUG 26, 2021 1.650 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Lipica stud farm SEP 02, 2021 SEP 09, 2021 1.650 € • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Bled castle SEP 30, 2021 OCT 07, 2021 1.650 € • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama OCT 28, 2021 NOV 04, 2021 1.650 € basis castle • 3 × lunch • Tourist tax NOV 11, 2021 NOV 18, 2021 1.650 € • 1 × farewell dinner DEC 23, 2021 DEC 30, 2021 1.590 € • Entrance and funicular ride to Ljubljana JAN 13, 2022 JAN 20, 2022 1.490 € castle SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 680 € FEB 10, 2022 FEB 17, 2022 1.490 € • Wine tasting in Maribor DINNER IN HOTELS: 180 € • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel MAR 17, 2022 MAR 24, 2022 1.590 €

TRAVEL PUZZLE IMPRESSIVE CROATIA

7 impressive croatia 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS

Of course, you will also visit one of the most im- Visit the incredible capital of Croatia, magnificent lakes Plitvice portant attraction from bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument that plays music by the and other Croatian jewels under UNESCO’s heritage protection. way of sea waves. In the afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir, antique city full of magical palaces. Accommodation in Split and free time.

DAY 5: SPLIT B Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the administrative and cultural capital. The old city center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day with exploring the city center with a city tour take will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure.

DAY 6: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB tracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for Welcome to Croatia! Meet with your tour director it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. and get to know the details of your tour! Free time UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one in Zagreb. of the most spectacular natural phenomena with DAY 7: DUBROVNIK B, D 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. DAY 2: ZAGREB B to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walk- After guided tour of the park you will have some medieval streets and travel back in time. In the ing tour of its historical Zagreb composed of the time to enjoy the pristine nature and admire the evening join your group for a farewell dinner where Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban emerald water. Later in the afternoon transfer to you will talk about most memorable moments of complex of churches, palaces, museums, galler- hotel in Plitvice area, overnight. the tour and plan for new ones. ies and government buildings popular sightseeing 4OPTIONAL: spots of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and dis- DAY 4: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L Elaphiti boat tour cover city on your own. Start with a short city tour among ancient and Mostar & Medjugorje early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the DAY 3: PLITVICE B, L important city of the first Croatian kingdom and DAY 8: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B One of the most photogenic natural parks is wait- is nowadays administrative and cultural capital Free time until transfer for flight back home. ing for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the absolutely take your breath away! With its ex- old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia ceptional natural beauty, this area has always at- and many others will leave an impression on you.

8 Zagreb

Plitvice

Zadar

Trogir Split

Dubrovnik

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 22, 2021 APR 29, 2021 1.540 € • ZADAR MAY 20, 2021 MAY 27, 2021 1.630 € • TROGIR PLITVICE: MIRJANA 4*, DEGENIJA 4* or • SPLIT similar JUN 03, 2021 JUN 10, 2021 1.630 € • DUBROVNIK SPLIT: PRESIDENT 4*, CORNER 4* or similar JUN 17, 2021 JUN 24, 2021 1.630 € DUBROVNIK: LACROMA 4*, ALBATROS 4* JUL 01, 2021 JUL 08, 2021 1.630 € or similar JUL 15, 2021 JUL 22, 2021 1.630 € AUG 12, 2021 AUG 19, 2021 1.630 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Rector’s palace AUG 26, 2021 SEP 02, 2021 1.630 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Tourist tax SEP 09, 2021 SEP 16, 2021 1.630 € • English speaking tour leader OCT 07, 2021 OCT 14, 2021 1.630 € • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB NOV 04, 2021 NOV 11 2021 1.390 € basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 498 € • 2 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 180 € NOV 18, 2021 NOV 25, 2021 1.390 € • 1 × farewell dinner DEC 30, 2021 JAN 06, 2022 1.540 € • Entrance to Plitvice national park JAN 20, 2022 JAN 27, 2022 1.390 € • Entrance to Diocletian palace (St Donat FEB 17, 2022 FEB 24, 2022 1.390 € in Zadar) MAR 24, 2022 MAR 31, 2022 1.540 €

TRAVEL PUZZLE STUNNING SLOVENIA

9 explore slovenia & croatia 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

true Istrian spirit, visit one of Istrian agritourism Enjoy the best of Slovenia and Croatia! Visit the magical farm for local tasting. Continue to Porec, one of most popular holiday destinations in Istria. A stroll underworld in Postojna, admire emerald lakes Bled and Plitvice through town and its narrow streets, will mesmer- national Park, taste local flavours of Istria! ize you. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy free time by the sea.

DAY 6: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – JULIAN ALPS B , L Saying goodbye to seaside, your adventure will continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst underworld. Your fist stops - Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle ever built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. Lunch and in the afternoon continue to Ju- lian Alps region and enjoy your free time in pristine nature. DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA DAY 4: PLITVICE – OPATIJA B, L DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet One of the most photogenic natural parks is wait- Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural with your tour director and get to know the details ing for you! Plitvice national park will absolutely beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana take your breath away! With its exceptional natural magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the beauty, this area has always attracted nature lov- most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz- DAY 2: LJUBLJANA B ers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of Start your day with visit of colorful Slovenian capi- Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO World Her- the region, while island in the middle of the lake tal, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and itage Site is considered one of the most spectacu- can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. show you most important attractions, such as lar natural phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise Later on, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slo- Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town lakes that are connected to each other by a fabu- venia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Lju- lous system of waterfalls. After lunch, the scenic Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away bljana story, you will also take funicular up to the road will take you to blue Adriatic coastline. You by unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slo- will accommodate in Opatija, dame of coastal Lunch and some free time to admire its natural venia’s history and of course admire amazing view Croatia that emerged as holiday resort for elite al- beauty and relax on the lake shore. In the evening from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to ready in 19th century hosting eminent guests such join you group for a farewell dinner where you will enjoy city on your own. as Emperor Franc Josef I, empress Maria Anna and talk about most memorable moments of the tour 4OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner many others. and plan for new ones. DAY 3: ZAGREB B DAY 5: ISTRIA TOUR B, T DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B Say goodbye to stunning Slovenia and drive to Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Free time until departure for your flight back Croatia. Walking tour of its historical capital Za- The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic home. greb composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will between Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is show medieval urban complex of churches, palac- shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Cro- es, museums, galleries and government buildings atia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most popular sightseeing spots of the city. Free after- developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town noon to enjoy and discover city on your own. is built on the island and it is the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean. To fell the

10 Bohinj Bled Ljubljana Postojna Zagreb

Opatija

PENINSULA DE ISTRIA

Plitvice

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 • ZAGREB UNION HOTEL 4* or similar APR 15, 2021 APR 22, 2021 1.599 € • PLITIVICE MAY 06, 2021 MAY 13, 2021 1.690 € • ROVINJ ZAGREB: HOTEL PANORAMA 4*, HOTEL • BLED & BOHINJ INTERNATIONAL 4* or similar JUN 03, 2021 JUN 10, 2021 1.690 € OPATIJA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, JUL 08, 2021 JUL 15, 2021 1.690 € PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar JUL 15, 2021 JUL 22, 2021 1.690 € JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI AUG 05, 2021 AUG 12, 2021 1.690 € BALANCE 4* or similar AUG 19, 2021 AUG 26, 2021 1.690 € SEP 09, 2021 SEP 16, 2021 1.690 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Bled castle SEP 30, 2021 OCT 07, 2021 1.690 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama OCT 21, 2021 OCT 28, 2021 1.630 € • English speaking tour leader castle • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Tourist tax NOV 18, 2021 NOV 25, 2021 1.490 € basis DEC 30, 2021 JAN 06, 2022 1.540 € • 3 × lunch JAN 20, 2022 JAN 27, 2022 1.490 € • 1 × farewell dinner SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 380 € • local goods tasting in Istria DINNER IN HOTELS: 140 € FEB 24, 2022 MAR 03, 2022 1.490 € • Entrance to Ljubljana castle and MAR 17, 2022 MAR 24, 2022 1.540 € funicular ride • Entrance to Plitvice NP • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel TRAVEL PUZZLE AUS, ITA & SLO

11 adriatic pearls 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS

important city of the first Croatian kingdom and Explore the pearls of Adriatic sea! Visit the most romantic city is nowadays administrative and cultural capital of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the in the world - Venice and learn all about the charming little old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia towns like Piran, Koper, Opatija, Zadar , Split and Dubrovnik, and many others will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will also visit one of the most im- all located on along the crystal blue Adriatic portant attraction from bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument that plays music by the You tour will include sightseeing of the most im- way of sea waves. In the afternoon drive to Split, portant attractions, including Square Tartini, St. with stop in Trogir, antique city full of magical pal- George church, glorious city wall. Continue to Ko- aces. per, the capital of seaside that once used to be an Accommodation in Split and free time. island. After guided walk through town, you will have lunch and some free time. In the late after- DAY 7: SPLIT B noon arrival to Opatija, a small metropolitan re- Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the sort on the Croatian coast, where you will enjoy administrative and cultural capital. The old city the evening in the coastal atmosphere. center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an- DAY 4: ISTRIA TOUR B, DG cient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. with exploring the city center with a city tour take The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Cro- riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO VENICE atia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most Welcome to at the Queen of Adriatic, the mesmer- developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town DAY 8: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B izing Venice! Arrival to airport, transfer to hotel. is built on the island and it is the most picturesque Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast Meet with your tour director to get all the informa- and romantic towns on Mediterranean. To fell the and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. tion about the tour. true Istrian spirit, visit one of Istrian agritourism The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most farm for local tasting. Continue to Porec, one of important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- DAY 2: VENICE B most popular holiday destinations in Istria. A stroll ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- After breakfast you will take a guided tour of the through town and its narrow streets, will mesmer- rounds the old city center and discover its ancient enchanted city. Cruise with the taxi boat will offer ize you. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, the first view of the »City of Canals«. Your tour will free time by the sea. visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- take you to St. Mark’s Square with the beautiful cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be basilica of St. Mark, always interesting astrological DAY 5: PLITVICE B, D free for exploring the city on your own or join us on clock and bell tower Campanile, Bridge of Sighs Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for and most important bridge - Rialto. Free after- head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. noon to enjoy the city on your own. Later in the You will visit one of the most beautiful sites of na- evening transfer to hotel and overnight. ture in all of Europe. Plitvice national park com- DAY 9: DUBROVNIK B, D 4OPTIONAL: prises of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. Gondola ride through Venice’s canals waterfalls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the forest paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on medieval streets and travel back in time. In the DAY 3: VENICE – PIRAN – KOPER – OPATIJA UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free evening join you group for a farewell dinner where RIVIERA B, L time to enjoy pristine nature. Accommodation in you will talk about most memorable moments of Continue your journey to Slovenia. You will visit Pi- Plitvice area, dinner in hotel, overnight. the tour and plan for new ones. ran lovely Slovenian old town on seaside. Colourful city center with interesting history is the pearl of DAY 6: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L DAY 10: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B Slovenian coast and reminds a lot of Venice since Start with a short city tour among ancient and Free time until transfer for flight back home. it belonged to Venetian republic for many years. early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the

12 Koper Venice

Rovinj Opatija

Plitvice Zadar Šibenik Split Dubrovnik

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 APR 08, 2021 APR 17, 2021 2.190 € • KOPER APR 29, 2021 MAY 08, 2021 2.310 € • ROVINJ OPATIA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, • POREC PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar MAY 20, 2021 MAY 29, 2021 2.310 € • PLITVICE NP PLITVICE: HOTEL MACOLA 3*, HOTEL JUN 10, 2021 JUN 19, 2021 2.310 € • ZADAR MIRJANA 4* or similar JUL 01, 2021 JUL 10, 2021 2.310 € • TROGIR SPLIT: HOTEL AMPHORA 4*, HOTEL CORNER JUL 22, 2021 JUL 31, 2021 2.310 € • SPLIT 4* or similar • DUBROVNIK AUG 12, 2021 AUG 21, 2021 2.310 € DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, SEP 02, 2021 SEP 11, 2021 2.310 € HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar SEP 23, 2021 OCT 02, 2021 2.310 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Rector’s palace OCT 14, 2021 OCT 23, 2021 2.310 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Tourist tax NOV 04, 2021 NOV 13, 2021 1.998 € • English speaking tour leader DEC 09, 2021 DEC 18,2021 2.190 € • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB JAN 27, 2022 FEB 05, 2022 1.998 € basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 830 € • 3 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 190 € FEB 17, 2022 FEB 26, 2022 2.190 € • 1× farewell dinner MAR 10, 2022 MAR 19, 2022 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 charming italy 8 DAY/7 NIGHTS

sance city of Florence. Accommodation and free Welcome to the country of love, delicious food, great wine and time. rich history. Explore Rome, where it all started and continue DAY 5: FLORENCE B through picturesque Tuscany all the way to romantic Venice Head for the ancient heart of Florence and experience a real travel back in time when your guide takes you to Piazza del Duomo with outstanding cathedral Santa Maria de Fiore, Giotto’s Bell, Dante’s birth house and church Santa Croce. Stop at Piazza della signora, decorated with numerous palace and monuments, admire the church Ors- anmichele and its gothic style, stroll through Uffizi Gallery staircase all the way to Pitti palace. After- noon will be free at leisure. 4OPTIONAL: Ufizzi Gallery visit

DAY 6: PISA – LUCA – VENICE B, L Before saying goodbye to Tuscany, visit one if its most renewed towns, Pisa. Snap a photo with famous leaning tower and stop at square of Mir- acles where Galileo Galilei has proved that Aris- totle’s theory of the acceleration of falling bodies is incorrect. Continue to Lucca, and take a walk though this medieval pearl visiting St Michel cathedral, St Martin church, city wall, etc. in the late afternoon arrival Venice area, accommodation in DAY 1: ARRIVAL ROME you will be able to admire the St Peter’s Basilica hotel and free time. Welcome to Italy and its famous capital Rome. as well. In the afternoon, visit the unique church Meet with your tour director and get to know the of St Mary of Angels, San Pietro and Vincoli church DAY 7: VENICE B, D details of your tour! Free time in the eternal city. where you can see the chains of St Peter. After- Spend a day in the most romantic city in the world, noon will be will be free for you to enjoy the final Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guid- DAY 2: ROME B moments in Rome. ed tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you All roads lead to Rome! Join your tour leader for a around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with fa- guided tour of this historical city. Visit the gladia- DAY 4: ASSISI – SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE mous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological tow- tor’s arena – Colosseum, Caesar’s forum, Venice B, T er, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges of Ven- square, ...take a stroll in the through Piazza Navona Continue your adventure to medieval town of As- ice, cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories with famous fountain of Fours Rivers, admire the sisi, where patron of Italy, St Francis was born. of famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city magnificent Pantheon, Spanish stairs and throw a Walking tour of the ancient town, protected by by yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, coin in fountain Trevi. Later in the afternoon, free UNESCO World Heritage, offers interesting sites and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the time to experience the city on your own. as Basilica of San Francisco, an artistic highlight evening join your group for a farewell dinner where of medieval Europe containing the sacred relics you will talk about most memorable moments of DAY 3: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL B of St Francis and Giotto’s frescoes. After the ba- the tour and plan for new ones. Discover the smallest state in the world – Vatican. silica visit drive through Tuscany. Stop at one of 4OPTIONAL: Your guide will first take you through Vatican’s mu- the best wine cellars in the region, where you will Gondola ride through Venice’s canals seums, including one of the richest art collections learn all about the traditional wine Chianti and try in the world. Special attention will be dedicated it togheter with the tasting of local products. Af- DAY 8: VENICE FLY OUT B to unique Sistine Chapel adorned by Michelange- ternoon walk through the picturesque San Gimig- Free time until transfer for flight back home. lo. The tour will end on St Peter’s square, where nano and in the late afternoon, arrival to Renais-

14 Bled Garda

Venice

Pisa Lucca Florence

Rome

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 03, 2021 APR 10, 2021 1.998 € • ASSISI APR 24, 2021 MAY 01, 2021 1.998 € • SAN GIMIGNANO FLORENCE: NH FIRENZE 4*, STARHOTELS • FLORENCE MICHELANGELO 4* or similar MAY 15, 2021 MAY 22, 2021 1.998 € • PISA VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* JUN 05, 2021 JUN 12, 2021 1.998 € • VENICE or similar JUN 26, 2021 JUL 03, 2021 1.998 € JUL 17, 2021 JUL 24, 2021 1.998 € AUG 07, 2021 AUG 14, 2021 1.998 € AUG 28, 2021 SEP 04, 2021 1.998 € SEP 18, 2021 SEP 25, 2021 1.998 € PRICE INCLUDES: SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 830 € OCT 09, 2021 OCT 16, 2021 1.998 € • All transfers as per itinerary DINNER IN HOTELS: 190 € OCT 30 2021 NOV 06, 2021 1.998 € • English speaking tour leader • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis • 1 × lunch • 1 × farewell dinner TRAVEL PUZZLE • Entrance to Vatican museums ADRIATIC PEARLS • Entrance to Basilica Santa Croce • Venice return boat ride • Tourist tax

15 austria, italy & slovenia 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS

Welcome to the heart of Europe. Slovenia, Austria and Italy DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolo- offer an unforgettable combo of rich history, colorful cities, miti region. On your way you will pass also Austri- delicious food, mesmerizing nature and great people. an Alps, before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free time and overnight.

DAY 7: GARDA LAKE B Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aq- uasplah, Zoo Safari…). 4OPTIONAL: Gardaland, ZOO safari Milano shopping tour Cooking class DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA stantly changing and developing city. Arrival to Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vien- Salzbrug in late afternoon, check in and free time. DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B na. Meet with your tour director and get to know Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to the details of your tour! DAY 4: SALZBURG B Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic Ve- Begin with a guided tour of the city will include rona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and DAY 2: VIENNA B views of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of the Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city lo- Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, cations of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens lovely square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphi- circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district and Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for in- theater, Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. of Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding dividual exploring and shopping. Some free time for lunch and exploring Verona on school, Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and 4OPTIONAL: your own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in Karl’s Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit late afternoon, accommodation, free time. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even the visit of the famous Schöbrünn DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK DAY 9: VENICE B palace. Afternoon will be free at leisure for shop- B, L Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, ping or tasting of the famous Sacher cake in one of In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guid- many coffee shops in the city center. arriving there you will stop to visit the famous Crys- ed tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you 4OPTIONAL: tal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was opened around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with Cruise on Danube with dinner in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary of the famous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological company’s founding, when artist André Heller de- tower, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges, DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L signed a unique and magical place. This beloved cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of Leave the royal capital behind you and drive to- attraction has brought moments of wonder to over famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city on wards Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk fifteen million visitors from all around the world. yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shin- and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the re- ing crystals you will continue to the center of Inns- evening return to hotel for overnight. mains of several members of the House of Baben- bruck – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval 4OPTIONAL: berg, Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue to Linz, buildings. You will take a look of the famous Golden Gondola ride through Venice’s canals third biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Roof, St. Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial Austria region. Lunch and walking tour of this con- palace. Accommodation in hotel and free time.

16 Linz Vienna Salzburg Innsbruck

Bolzan Ljubljana Verona Venice Trieste Garda lake

DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L lunch in traditional trattoria and drive to Ljubljana. Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On Arrival in the late afternoon, accommodation and view from the top. Lunch and afternoon free at lei- the way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Tri- overnight. sure, to enjoy city on your own. In the evening join este. Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk on the sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of lan- DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B, D about most memorable moments of the tour and guages, people and religions one easily senses its Start your day with visit of beloved Slovenian cap- plan for new ones. combined Central European and Mediterranean ital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around spirits. After guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to and show you most important attractions, such DAY 12: LJUBLJANA FLY OUT B the monumental palazzi and the Greek Orthodox as Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, Free time until transfer to airport for flight back Church of San Nicolò on the Trieste Canal Grande town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole home. (Grand Canal) and the center of the neighborhood Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to built at the behest of Maria Theresa of Austria, the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and

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 06, 2021 APR 17, 2021 2.620 € • SALZBURG SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW APR 27, 2021 MAY 08, 2021 2.750 € • INNSBRUCK PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar MAY 25, 2021 JUN 05, 2021 2.750 € • BOLZAN BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL JUN 15, 2021 JUN 26, 2021 2.750 € • VERONA SCALA 4* or similar • VENICE GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE JUL 06, 2021 JUL 17, 2021 2.750 € • TRIESTE DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE GARDONE JUL 27, 2021 AUG 07, 2021 2.750 € • LJUBLJANA RIVIERA 4* or similar AUG 10, 2021 AUG 21, 2021 2.750 € VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* AUG 31, 2021 SEP 11, 2021 2.750 € or similar SEP 21, 2021 OCT 9, 2021 2.750 € LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, UNION HOTEL 4* or similar OCT 12, 2021 OCT 23, 2021 2.750 € NOV 09, 2021 NOV 20, 2021 2.620 € PRICE INCLUDES: funicular ride • All transfers as per itinerary • Tourist tax • English speaking tour leader • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.140 € TRAVEL PUZZLE basis DINNER IN HOTELS: 399 € STUNNING SLOVENIA • 3 × lunch • 1 × farewell dinner • Entrance to Schönbrünn palace • Entrance to Melk monastery • Entrance to Swarowski crystal museum • Venice return boat ride • Entrance to Ljubljana castle and

17 the great balkan experience 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS

In the afternoon drive to stunning lake of Ohrid. Enjoy the authentic spirit of Balkans discovering the amazing Accommodation by the lake and free time. history of the region, exploring the culture of different nations and DAY 7: OHRID – TIRANA B, L tasting flavours of the delicious food variety in Croatia, Serbia, The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 churches (one for each day of the year) and was Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro. considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage site as one of the oldest and most complete architectural ensembles on the southeastern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, continue to Albania to visit its capital Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed with a mild Mediterrane- an climate and numbers of beautiful churches and lush parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the monument to Mother Albania.

DAY 8: SKADAR LAKE – PODGORICA B, L Drive to Montenegro. On the way stop to visit and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans and the largest bird preservation park in Europe. DAY 1: ARRIVAL ZAGREB markets such as the Republic Square with the Par- In the afternoon reach Podgorica. Short guided Welcome to Croatia’s capital! Meet with your tour liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets walk through city center will reveal colourful his- director to get all the information about the tour. of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale- tory of the city through Doganjka Moswue, Repub- megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can lic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, DAY 2: ZAGREB B admire wonderful views of the city and the conflu- Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s Start your day with guided walking tour of its ence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in castle and tower clock from the 17th centure. Ac- historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji Belgrade in the afternoon. commodation in hotel and free time to discover Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban com- 4OPTIONAL: the capital on your own. plex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and Cruise on Danube river 4OPTIONAL: government buildings popular sightseeing spots Wine tasting of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover DAY 5: NIS – SKOPJE B, L Lipa cave visit city on your own. Departure from hotel in the morning and drive to Skopje. On your way you will stop in Nis, one of DAY 9: BUDVA – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK B, L DAY 3: ZAGREB – NOVI SAD – BELGRADE B, L the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe and From the capital back to Adriatic, with morning Check out from hotel and drive to Serbia. On the has from ancient times been considered a gate- coffee in Budva. Later on, continue to Kotor, which way stop and visit Novi sad for lunch and short city way between the East and West. After turbulent is located along one of Montenegro’s most beauti- tour. Pass by famous Petrovardin fortress on Dan- history Niš became one of the most important in- ful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage ube river, Church of Mary’s Name, the architectur- dustrial centers in Serbia, a center of electronics list. Final stop before crossing back to Croatia, will al beauties of Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, and mechanical engineering, textile and tobacco be small hidden pearl – Perast. The city has ex- Orthodox Cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace. In the industry. Arrival to Skopje in the late afternoon. perienced the biggest boom in 18th century and late afternoon arrival to Belgrade, the capital of Accommodation in hotel, free time. most of the monuments originate from that time: Serbia. Free time to explore the city and overnight. the building of ship owners and sea captains, a DAY 6: SKOPJE – OHRID B, L baroque palace Bujovića which is now County DAY 4: BELGRADE B Enjoy the Macedonian capital Skopje in the morn- Museum, Maritime School building. In the late af- Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing ing and begin with some sightseeing: the stone ternoon drive to Dubrovnik, Croatian pearl on the tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the bridge, the church of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a Adriatic. Accommodation in Dubrovnik area and through elite city district Dedinje unusual building mosque and similar. You will also walk through the overnight. TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous picturesque old bazaar and enjoy the atmosphere.

18 Zagreb Novi Sad

Sarajevo Belgrade Plitvice Mostar Split Podgorica Skopje Dubrovnik Budva Tirana Ohrid

DAY 10: DUBROVNIK B DAY 12: SARAJEVO B DAY 14: PLTIVICE – ZAGREB B, D Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast Let’s start with some sightseeing of the city’s at- Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. tractions: Baščaršija, Begova Mosque, the most head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most typical of religious buildings in the Bal¬kans; City will visit one of the most beautiful sites of nature important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- Hall, the Principles bridge. View of three different in all of Europe. Plitvice national park comprises ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- religious buildings: the Catho¬lic church, the syn- of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by water- rounds the old city center and discover its ancient agogue and the mosque. We continue with our falls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and for- secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, sightseeing and a visit to Ilidza. There’s also time est paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- for some traditional Bosnian meatballs, meat pat- UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be ties, sweet tufahija and more; and maybe some time to enjoy pristine nature. Return to Zagreb in free for exploring the city on your own or join us on entertainment in the city. the afternoon and in the evening join you group for optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for a farewell dinner where you will talk about most its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. DAY 13: SPLIT B, L memorable moments of the tour and plan for new In the morning drive back to Dalmatian coast to ones. DAY 11: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO B, L visit Split - the capital city of Dalmatia. The old city Time for Bosnia! Your first stop will be monument center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of DAY 15: ZAGREB FLY OUT B from Ottoman times, famous city of Mostar. Stroll UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an- Free time until departure for flight back home. around it sold town and medieval streets, admire cient Roman monument in Croatia. Upon arrival the young guys jumping from famous old bridge to lunch and then afternoon exploring the city center cold Neretva river. In the afternoon drive to Sara- with a city tour take will take you to Roman Diocle- jevo, Bosnian capital Accommodation in hotel and tian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The Golden Gate free rest of the day. and to famous Split riva. Rest of the day will be free at leisure to enjoy the town on your own.

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 APR 01, 2021 APR 15, 2021 2.650 € • BELGRADE APR 29, 2021 MAY 13, 2021 2.965 € • SKOPJE BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, • OHRID HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar MAY 27, 2021 JUN 10, 2021 2.965 € • TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK JUN 24, 2021 JUL 08, 2021 2.965 € • PODGORICA 4* or similar JUL 22, 2021 AUG 05, 2021 2.965 € • KOTOR OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM AUG 19, 2021 SEP 02, 2021 2.965 € • BUDVA 4* or similar • DUBROVNIK SEP 16, 2021 SEP 30, 2021 2.965 € TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or • MOSTAR OCT 14, 2021 OCT 28, 2021 2.740 € similar • SARAJEVO NOV 18, 2021 DEC 02, 2021 2.650 € • SPLIT DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, • 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 € TRAVEL PUZZLE • 1× farewell dinner STUNNING SLOVENIA • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress • Entrance to Plitvice NP • Entrance to Diocletian palace

19 south balkan gems 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

Once in Albania, you will visit the historical town Discover south Balkan and its colorful spirit on this amazing Krujë with Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum of national hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in tour from Dubrovnik to Belgrade. Passing Croatia, Montenegro, Tirana in later afternoon/evening time, overnight. Albania, Macedonia all the way to Serbia, will paint a DAY 5: TIRANA – BERAT B, L mesmerizing picture of nature, history and gastronomy Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capital Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed treasures of this part of the world. with a mild Mediterranean climate and numbers of beautiful churches and lush parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the monument to Mother Albania. Day will continue with exploring the Albanian tradition 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 was considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage site as one of the oldest and most complete architectural ensembles on the southeast- DAY 1: ARRIVAL DUBROVNIK boom in 18th century and most of the monuments ern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, you Welcome to pearl of Adriatic Sea! Meet with your originate from that time: the building of ship own- will have some free time to explore it on your own tour director to get all the information about the ers and sea captains, a baroque palace Bujovića or enjoy the sun on the lake shore. Accommoda- tour. which is now County Museum, Maritime School tion and overnight in Ohrid. building. Our next point will be in Kotor, which is DAY 2: DUBROVNIK B located along one of Montenegro’s most beauti- DAY 7: SKOPJE B Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast ful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon ar- and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. list. After sightseeing walking tour continue to the rival, your guide will take you around the city for The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most best-known beach resort in Montenegro - Budva. sightseeing, visiting the stone bridge, the church important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- In the late afternoon accommodation in the cap- of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and oth- ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- ital, Podgorica. ers. Accommodation and free afternoon for a rounds the old city center and discover its ancient walk through Carsija, evoking the city’s past with secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, DAY 4: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – its winding lanes filled with teahouses, mosques, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- TIRANA B, L crafts people’s shops, and even good nightlife. cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgor- free for exploring the city on your own or join us on ica, passing through Skaline (stairway), one of DAY 8: NIS – BELGRADE B, L optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for the most historic and picturesque sites of town, From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. Doganjka Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Serbian capital Belgrade. On your way you will Bridge, Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resur- stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans DAY 3: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA rection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower and Europe and has from ancient times been con- B, L clock from the 17th centure. Later on, continue to sidered a gateway between the East and West. Af- Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town next stop and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat ter turbulent history Niš became one of the most of Perast. The city has experienced the biggest of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe.

20 Belgrade

Niš Podgorica Dubrovnik Perast Skopje Kotor Skadar lake Budva Kruje Ohrid Tirana

DAY 9: BELGRADE B, D Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the through elite city district Dedinje unusual building TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous markets such as the Republic Square with the Par- liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale- megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can admire wonderful views of the city and the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in Belgrade in the afternoon. In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about most memorable moments of the tour and plan for new ones. 4OPTIONAL: Danube cruise

DAY 10: BELGRADE FLY OUT B important industrial centers in Serbia, a center of and free time first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian Free time until departure for flight back home. electronics and mechanical engineering, textile capital, known for its very exciting and vivid night- and tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with ar- life. rival to Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES PRICE PER PERSON • DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN DBV) ENDS (FLY OUT BEG) • PERAST HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar IN DBL ROOM • KOTOR TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or APR 27, 2021 MAY 06, 2021 1.998 € • BUDVA similar MAY 25, 2021 JUN 03, 2021 2.460 € • PODORICA OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM JUN 08, 2021 JUN 17, 2021 2.460 € • KRUJE 4* or similar • TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK JUN 22, 2021 JUL 01, 2021 2.460 € • BERAT 4* or similar JUL 06, 2021 JUL 15, 2021 2.460 € • OHRID BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, JUL 20, 2021 JUL 29, 2021 2.460 € • SKOPJE HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar • NIS AUG 17, 2021 AUG 26, 2021 2.460 € • BELGRADE AUG 31, 2021 SEP 09, 2021 2.460 € SEP 14, 2021 SEP 23, 2021 2.460 € PRICE INCLUDES: OPTIONAL: OCT 12, 2021 OCT 21, 2021 1.998 € • All transfers as per itinerary Danube cruise • English speaking tour leader NOV 09, 2021 NOV 18, 2021 1.998 € • 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 TRAVEL PUZZLE • Entrance to Museum of Iconography IMPRESSIVE CROATIA ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and Castle of Berat • Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress • Tourist tax

21 imperial circle 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS

way, stop at Europe’s largest freshwater lake – The famous Austro - Hungarian empire used to cover a great Balaton. Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some free time by part of Central Europe, of course besides Austria and Hungary the lake. Arrival to Budapest in the late afternoon. Check in hotel, free time and overnight. it also covered Slovenia, Croatia and a part of today’s Czech 4OPTIONAL: Republic. Join us on this amazing imperial tour and learn all Take a cruise on Danube river and enjoy the city about one of the greatest empires of all times. from another perspective DAY 5: BUDAPEST B After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the capital city of Hungary dividend on the banks of Dan- ube river. You will admire Andrássy Avenue, He- ro’s square, famous Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias church, parliament house and end of course admire the view over the city from the Ciutadella hill. Afternoon will be free to enjoy and explore city on your own. 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- DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA 4OPTIONAL: merous modern statues that dot the area. In the Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet Slovenian folklore dinner afternoon continue to Prague, Mother of cities. with your tour director and get to know the details Accommodation in hotel and overnight. of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana DAY 3: POSTOJNA CAVE – ZAGREB B Discover the magical underworld of Slovenia and DAY 2: LJUBLJANA & BLED B enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only DAY 7: PRAGUE B Your guide will take you around and show you cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a The capital of Czech Republic has a lot to offer. most important attractions, such as Preseren’s unique experience of the underworld and will ab- Our city tour in the morning will take us across square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and solutely leave you speechless. Some free time for the Karl’s bridge and to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana lunch and then drives to Zagreb, impressive cap- Royal Palace and Golden Lane. You will also visit story, you will also take funicular up to the castle ital of Croatia. Upon arrival guided walking tour proudly preserved Josefov neighborhood, with its hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s of its historical capital Zagreb composed of the Old Cemetery and historic synagogues and many history and of course admire amazing view from Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban more. The rest of the afternoon will be free at lei- the top. Free time for lunch and then drives to complex of churches, palaces, museums, galler- sure. You can spend the afternoon visiting the city green Alpine world to visit famous lake Bled. With ies and government buildings popular sightseeing museums, galleries and other attractions or you immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its spots of the city. Rest the of the day will be free can join us for a cruise on the river Vltava and ad- surroundings and magnificent lake with an island, at leisure. mire the city from another perspective. ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of 4OPTIONAL: the world. Visit the amazing castle on the cliff is of- DAY 4: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L Vltava dinner cruise fering stunning views of the region. Some free time Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, cap- Try one of the famous breweries with local crafts to enjoy by the lake and then return to Ljubljana ital city of Hungary, imperial country that used to and delicious dinner. for overnight. be a part of Austro – Hungarian empire. On your

22 Prague

Ceske Budejovice

Bratislava Vienna

Budapest

Bled Ljubljana Postojna Zagreb

DAY 9: VIENNA B, D In the morning we will take on a guided city sightseeing tour to visit the most important sights in Vienna, including the State Opera House, the Mu- seums of Natural History and Fine Arts, the Hof- burg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgth- eater. In the afternoon visit Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial residence of the Habsburgs. After a great presentation and experience of the heart of Austro – Hungarian empire you will have some free time for final shopping and goodbyes from this royal city. 4OPTIONAL: Danube cruise with dinner

DAY 10: VIENNA FLY OUT Free time until departure for flight back home. DAY 8: CESKE BUDEJOVICE– VIENNA B this beautiful 13th century royal city we will go to After breakfast we will say goodbye to Prague the Budweiser factory where will learn more about and head back to Vienna, but first we will make a beer production and also have an opportunity to stop in the famous city in South Bohemia – Ceske taste the beer. Later that day we will take off to Budejovice. This is the city where famous beer Vienna, accommodation in hotel in late afternoon Budweiser is being made. After the sightseeing of and free time.

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 30, 2021 APR 08, 2021 1.730 € • ZAGREB ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL APR 20, 2021 APR 29, 2021 1.730 € • LAKE BALATON PANORAMA 4* or similar MAY 18, 2021 MAY 27, 2021 1.920 € • BUDAPEST BUDAPEST: SOFITEL BUDAPEST 5*, NH • BRATISLAVA BUDAPEST CITY 4* or similar JUN 08, 2021 JUN 17, 2021 1.920 € • PRAGUE PRAGUE: MAJESTIC PLAZA 4*, RAMADA JUN 29, 2021 JUL 08, 2021 1.920 € • CESKE BUDEJOVICE PRAGUE 4* or similar JUL 20, 2021 JUL 29, 2021 1.920 € • VIENNA VIENNA: RENAISSANCE WIEN 4*, AUSTRIA AUG 03, 2021 AUG 12, 2021 1.920 € TREND ANANAS 4* or similar AUG 24, 2021 SEP 02, 2021 1.920 € SEP 14, 2021 SEP 23, 2021 1.920 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Prague castle - GOLDEN OCT 05, 2021 OCT 14, 2021 1.920 € • All transfers as per itinerary A circle NOV 02, 2021 NOV 11, 2021 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 TRAVEL PUZZLE • Entrance to Postojna cave • Entrance to Mattias church and AUSTRIA, ITALY & SLOVENIA Fisherman’s’ bastion

23 panonian highlights 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS

military history where you will learn more about Panonia, amazing area of green lowlands along Danube river, town’s history and enjoy some time on your own. 4OPTIONAL: was a very interesting region already in Roman times. Thanks Join your guide for more military history and to the great soil, the area offers a great variety of food and local experience with this traditional evening where you will be able to try a special fish gou- wines. Let us surprise your taste buds with unsual tastes such lash. Very spicy, but delicious meal.

as pumpkin oil, special Wine Bernet and others on this amazing DAY 5: KOPACEVO & KARANAC TOUR B, L tour thourgh Panonian highlights After breakfast join in for a walking sightseeing tour of Osijek where you will hear about magnificent art nouveau style buildings on Osijek’s European Avenue. After that continue to heart of Danube - Kopacki Rit. Authentic lunch in local restaurant embark the vessels to explore this park of nature and biggest swamp in Croatia. Once done with admiration of landscapes fulfil with birds, deer’s and other wild animals, head to speechless ethno-village Karanac. Complete village is restored and almost all houses are now rural household. Return to hotel and overnight in Osijek. 4OPTIONAL: Authentic dinner in fairy-tale restaurant from 19 century fulfilled with gipsy music is just a perfect DAY 1: ARRIVAL BELGRADE B and learn about the special local wine Bermet way to end this day. Welcome to Serbian capital Belgrade! Meet with wine that can’t be found anywhere else in Serbia your tour director, to learn all about your trip de- (nor the world). In the afternoon, arrival to Ser- DAY 6: KUTJEVO – ZAGREB B, L tails. Check in hotel and free time. bian second largest city Novi Sad, famous for its Check out from hotel and drive toward Zagreb. Petrovardin fortress on Danube river. Check in Our final experience in Slavonija will be in Kutjevo, DAY 2: BELGRADE B the hotel and go for a guided walk around famous Croatian’s wine capital where you will visit one of Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing landmarks such as the Church of Mary’s Name, oldest wine cellars in Europe and have traditional tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the the architectural beauties of Liberty Square, Zmaj Slavonian lunch with wine tasting. Afternoon tour through elite city district Dedinje unusual building Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, the Bishop’s of Zagreb, composed of the Gornji Grad and Kap- TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous Palace. Rest of the day will be free at leisure. tol, will show medieval urban complex of church- markets such as the Republic Square with the Par- es, palaces, museums, galleries and government liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets DAY 4: ILOK – VUKOVAR – OSIJEK B,L buildings popular sightseeing spots of the city. of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale- Bye Serbia and hello Croatia! Welcome to Ilok, sec- Check in hotel and enjoy some free time in the city. megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can ond Croatian wine capital, where you will hear sto- admire wonderful views of the city and the con- ry about connection of Traminac wine and Queen DAY 7: VARAŽDIN - MORAVSKE TOPLICE B fluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time Elisabeth II. You will also visit a famous Ilok cellar Cherry on top of your Croatia experience is defi- in Belgrade in the afternoon to enjoy numerous with one of biggest collection of archive wines in nitely the historical Varazdin. The city was built shops and bars or get ready for the vivid nightlife. this part of Europe. Lunch on Principovac with was built over the centuries and different stylis- stunning views over the wineyards region. Contin- tic influences, varying fashions of certain histor- DAY 3: SREMSKI KARLOVCI – NOVI SAD B, T ue to Slavonija, to visit the heroic city of Vukovar. ical periods and wishes of the investors created Drive to Vojvodina region, passing natural reserve As the city suffered tremendous damage during an interesting and somewhat unusual harmony of Fruska Gora, also know as holy mountain, since the War for independence, today it stands as a of flora and fauna, mythical animals and unusual it used to have 35 otrodox monasteries in the me- living monument and a symbol of resistance, in- characters built into the facades of the houses and dieval time. Almost half, 17 to be exact are still vincibility, and persistence. In the late afternoon, palaces in the historic old town. In the afternoon here today. You will stop in a little Baroque town, arrival to Baroque town of Osijek, check in the ho- transfer to Slovenia, where you will be pampered Sremski Karlovski, take a guided stroll downtown tel Transfer to Tvrdja – historical part of Osijek’s

24 Budapest Lendava

Varaždin Zagreb Novi Sad Osijek Belgrade

in one of the best wellness resorts – TERME 3000. but we recommend to leave a little space in your mire the view over the city from the Ciutadella hill. Step into the rich blackness of the Moravci springs stomacs as you continue to a local pumpkin oil Afternoon will be free to enjoy and explore city on for an instant feeling of warmth that penetrates to production for some more taste of Pomurje. Lat- your own. In the evening Carda dinner with tradi- the deepest tissues. With its heat and rich chem- er on, you will head to Lendava for a walking tour tional Hungarian folklore where you will be able to ical composition, the black thermal mineral wa- of town and lunch, where you will try traditional talk about the new memories you crated and plan ter eases a number of health problems, while its bograc and Prekmurska gibanica. Return to hotel when you will be creating new ones. beneficial effects can also be experienced in the in the afternoon and free time to relax. wellness treatments. The resort is known for the DAY 11: BUDAPEST FLY OUT B black thermal mineral water, which was declared DAY 9: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L Free time until transfer to airport for your flight a natural healing remedy back in 1964, originates Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, cap- back home. from springs that are 967 to 1,467 metres under- ital city of Hungary, imperial country that used to ground in the Mura-Zala basin. be a part of Austro – Hungarian empire. On your way, stop at Europe’s largest freshwater lake – DAY 8: TREASURES OF POMURJE B, T, L Balaton. Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some Welcome to the lowlands of Mura river, the Po- free time by the lake. Arrival to Budapest in the murje region. Eventhough this may not be the late afternoon. Check in hotel, free time and over- most popular part of Slovenia; it still has a lot to night. offer. Crossing over the Mura region, the road will 4OPTIONAL: take you down south, closer to River Drava, ar- Danube cruise dinner with concert on board riving in little town called Jeruzalem. This region DAY 10: BUDAPEST B, D is called Podravje and is home to one of the best After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the cap- wineries in Slovenia. Here you will learn all about ital city of Hungary dividend on the banks of Dan- their wine process and product with a tour of the ube river. You will admire Andrássy Avenue, He- estate and degustation of wine and local products ro’s square, famous Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias in traditional cottage “zidanica”. It will be hard, church, parliament house and end of course ad-

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: PRICE PER PERSON STARTS (FLY IN BEG) ENDS (FLY OUT BUD) • BELGRADE BELGRADE: ZIRA 4*, CROWN PLAZA 4* or IN DBL ROOM • SREMSKI KARLOVCI similar • NOVI SAD NOVI SAD: SHERATON 4*, GH AMI4* or MAY 04, 2021 MAY 14, 2021 1.995 € • ILOK similar JUN 01, 2021 JUN 11, 2021 2.130 € • VUKOVAR OSIJEK: WALDINGER 4*, OSIJEK 4* or similar JUN 15, 2021 JUN 25, 2021 2.130 € • OSIJEK ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, PANORAMA JUN 29, 2021 JUL 09, 2021 2.130 € • KOPACEVO 4* or similar • KARANAC MORAVSKE TOPLICE: AJDA 4*, TERMAL 4* JUL 13, 2021 JUL 23, 2021 2.130 € • KUTJEVO or similar JUL 27, 2021 AUG 06, 2021 2.130 € • ZAGREB BUDAPEST: EUROSTARS DANUBE BUDAPEST AUG 24, 2021 SEP 03, 2021 2.130 € • LENDAVA 4*, NH BUDAPEST CITY 4* or similar SEP 07, 2021 SEP 17, 2021 2.130 € • BALATON LAKE • BUDAPEST SEP 21, 2021 OCT 01, 2021 2.130 € OCT 19, 2021 OCT 29, 2021 2.130 € NOV 16, 2021 NOV 26, 2021 1.995 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Wine & local product degustation in • 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 romania & bulgaria 10 DAYS/ 9 NIGHTS

garian Empire, Veliko Tarnovo. Accommodation in As it is not easy to choose between those two iconic countries hotel and some free time to refresh before taking a guide tour of the Old Town area with delightful of Eastern Europe, we decided to join them in one tour for you! handcraft shops with typical icon paintings, tex- Admire the great nature of Bulgaria and discover the mysteries tile arts, woodcarvings and even demonstrations of traditional crafts such as metalworking. You will of Romania. have some free time savor a cup of Turkish coffee brewed over hot sand, just as it was done in times long past.

DAY 5: ARBANASSI – RUSE – BUCHAREST B, L Day will start with a short drive to village of Arba- nassi, an architectural gem of the 1600s and 1700s built by the patronage of an Ottoman sultan. This is where rich and powerful merchants of the past lived out their lives. Catch a glimpse of the Kon- stantsalieva House, home of one of the wealthiest merchants of the 18th century and discover the Nativity Church, built at a time when Christian architecture in Bulgaria was heavily restricted by the Ottomans. Continue your trip to Romania and just before crossing the border and Danube river, stop in port town of Ruse with its charming pedestrian area for lunch. Arrival to Bucharest in later afternoon, accommodation and free time.

DAY 6: BUCHAREST B DAY 1: ARRIVAL SOFIA DAY 3: PLOVDIV B If we are talking about Communist monuments, Welcome to Bulgarian capital, Sofia! Meet with Drive to Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bul- then Ceausescu’s Romania is surely highly ranked your tour director to get all the information about garia and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Start on that list and your guided tour of its capital Ro- the tour. with a walk in the Old Town which is situated on mania will confirm that. The parliament building 3 hills and is an architectural reserve with lovely is one of the biggest buildings in the world, right DAY 2: SOFIA & RILA MONASTERY B, L examples of Bulgarian Renaissance architecture. next to American Pentagon. Your guide will take Bulgaria is definitely one of the monuments of Visit Kîyumdzioglu House with city’s Ethnographic you Arch of Victory, Revolution square and even Communism architecture and its capital Sofia museum, Roman Amphitheatre that is still used the Princely home to give you a nice introduction will definitely prove it. Your guide will take you by as the cultural heart of Plovdiv. Accommodation in Romania and its history. Afternoon will be free unique Boyana Church, Aleksandar Nevski Ca- in hotel and free afternoon to enjoy the charm- for individual museum visits and your own explor- thedral, the Parliament, the Russian church, the ing pedestrian street with 19th and 20th century ing. Overnight in Bucharest. Presidential Palace that will absolutely leave an houses, parks and fountains as well as lively cafes impression. Visit of the Museum of Socialist Art and cosy restaurants. DAY 7: SINAIA – BRAN – BRASOV B, L where you will see the city’s collection of Social Magical days ahead as we head to Transylvania. Realist propaganda statues, including the giant DAY 4: KAZANLAK – VELIKO TARNOVO B, L You will start with town of Sinaia and one of the one of Vladimir Lenin that stood where the Saint Enjoy the morning ride through the valley of roses most beautiful European castles – Peles. Built in Sofia statue stands today. In the afternoon visit the and visit its center, the town of Kazanluk. Besides German renaissance style, the castle is holding famous Rila monastery also known as Treasury of protected age-old forests and nature reserves in numerous arts from woodcarvings, ceramics and Bulgaria in the bosom of Rila Mountain, where the its vicinity, Kazanluk is also on UNESCO’s list due tapestry. After that, finally time for mysterious rivers Drushlyavitsa and Rilska join. In the evening to best preserved tombs of Thracians and muse- count Dracula! In Bran, you will visit the castle that return to Sofia for overnight. um of Roses. Free time for lunch and then to medi- Bram Stoker forever marked as Count Dracula’s eval capital and cultural center of the Second Bul- home in his stories. In 1918, the castle was given

26 Sighisoara Brasov Sinaia Transfagarastan Bucharest

Sofia Veliko Tarnovo

Plovdiv

roads of different cultures as besides Romanians, you can find here also German minority, big Hun- garian minority and smaller gipsy, Slovakian and Ukrainian communities. Accommodation in hotel and overnight.

DAY 9: SIBIU – TRANSFAGARASAN – BUCHAREST Guided walk through Sibiu’s old town is absolutely the right way to continue with magical spirit before returning back to Bucharest on the famous road through mountains called Transfagarasan road. This scenic road, through Fagaras mountains is connecting historical regions Transylvania and Wallachia and offers spectacular views of pristine nature. On the way you will stop on the ruins of 14th century Poenari castle and monastery Curtea to Romanian Queen Mary that left a big mark on a lot of interesting sites, such as St Nichola’s de Arges – the resting place of Romanian Royal the castle when she restored it. Enjoy some time church with Forest Romanian School, Catherine family. Arrival in Bucharest in afternoon and free among the marvellous ponds and small meadows Gate, Rope Street, Council square and of course time before farewell dinner where you will talk and admire the picturesque ethnographic muse- the famous Black church. Your next stop will be about most memorable moments of the tour and um outside. Day will end in Brasov, surrounded by Sighisoara, located on Tarnava Mare River the plan for new ones. Carpathian Mountains. town is also birthplace of Vlad Impaler. The Old Town is also on UNESCO’s list and offers interest- DAY 10: BUCHAREST FLY OUT DAY 8: BRASOV – SIGHISOARA – SIBIU B, L ing sites as Clock tower and Arms museum. You Free time until departure for flight back home. Start your day with Brasov tour. The city offers will end today’s journey in Sibiu, known as cross-

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: STARTS (FLY IN SOF) ENDS (FLY OUT OTP) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • SOFIA SOFIA: HILTON SOFIA 5*, BW PLUS BRISTOL • PLOVDIV 4* or similar APR 02, 2021 APR 11, 2021 1.460 € • KAZANLUK PLOVDIV: BW PREMIER 4*, LANDMARK APR 23, 2021 MAY 02, 2021 1.580 € • VELIKO TARNOVO CREEK 4* or similar MAY 14, 2021 MAY 23, 2021 1.580 € • ARBANASSI VELIKO TARNOVO: RAYA GARDEN 4*, JUN 04 2021 JUN 13, 2021 1.580 € • BUCHAREST YANTRA GRAND 4* or similar • SINAIA JUN 25, 2021 JUL 04, 2021 1.580 € BUCHAREST: GOLDEN TULIP TOWN 4*, • BRAN JUL 16, 2021 JUL 25, 2021 1.580 € NOVOTEL BUCHAREST 4* or similar • BRASOV AUG 06, 2021 AUG 15, 2021 1.580 € • SIGHISOARA BRASOV: RAMADA BRASOV 4* , GH • SIBIU BELVEDERE 4* or similar AUG 27, 2021 SEP 05, 2021 1.580 € SIBIU: RAMADA SIBIU 4* , PLAZA 35 4* or SEP 17, 2021 SEP 26, 2021 1.580 € similar OCT 08, 2021 OCT 17, 2021 1.580 € OCT 29, 2021 NOV 07, 2021 1.460 € NOV 19, 2021 NOV 28, 2021 1.460 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Museum of Roses • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Peles castle • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Bran castle • 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 green heart of europe and blue pearl of adriatic (LAND & SEA) 12 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS

DAY 5: PLTIVICE – SPLIT (embarking) B, L, D Discover Slovenia, the green heart of Europe, visit famous One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will national park Plitvice lakes and enjoy a deluxe cruise on absolutely take your breath away! With its excep- Adriatic sea tional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one of the most spectacular natural phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. Free time in afternoon to enjoy pristine nature. In the late afternoon arrive to Split. Stroll the streets and learn many interesting facts that make this unique town’s history full of intrigue. Take part of the story of this more than 1700-year-old town, founded by the Roman emperor Diocletian who chose this beautiful place as his retirement residence. After the tour, embark the ship and start with cruise adventure. Welcome dinner aboard the ship and your cruise manager will introduce you to the entire crew.

DAY 6: SPLIT-BOL – STARI GRAD (B, L) Early in the morning, while breakfast is served, DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO LJUBLJANA can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. we set sail for the island of Brač. Before lunch on Welcome to green heart of Europe. Meet with your Free time for lunch, continue to the largest alpine board, you will have time to enjoy a swim stop at tour director, and transfer to Ljubljana. Check in lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a fu- the worldfamous Zlatni Rat beach. After the swim hotel and overnight in Ljubljana. nicular to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be stop, we continue on our way towards the town of taken away by unforgettable views of Triglav NP. Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, where we arrive DAY 2: LJUBALJANA B Some free time to admire its natural beauty and in the early hours of the afternoon. After arrival, Start your day with romantic visit of beloved Slo- relax on the lake shore. In the afternoon return to you will have some free time to enjoy Stari Grad at venian capital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you hotel and enjoy free time in Alpine world. Over- your own pace. Later in the afternoon we will visit around and show you most important attractions, night in Ljubljana. the UNESCO protected Stari Grad Plain, where you such as Presens’ square, Triple bridge, fish mar- will have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful sun- ket, town hall and many others. To wrap up the DAY 4: POSTOJNA CAVE – ZAGREB B set, local wine and traditional “peka” dinner of the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular Discover the magical underworld of Slovenia and Hora estate, surrounded by olive groves and fields up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljublja- enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only of lavender. Overnight in Stari Grad. na and Slovenia’s history and of course admire cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free unique experience of the underworld and will ab- DAY 7: STARI GRAD - VIS B, L at leisure to enjoy this beloved city on your own. solutely leave you speechless. Some free time for Early in the morning, while breakfast is served, we Overnight in Ljubljana. lunch and then drive to Zagreb, impressive capital set sail for the island of Vis. With lunch served on of Croatia. Upon arrival guided walking tour of its board, we will enjoy a swim stop at the Paklinski DAY 3: BLED & TRIGLAV NP B historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji Islands. The island of Vis, formerly a major naval Time for Alpine fairy-tale! With immense natural Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban com- base, was closed to tourists from 1945 until the beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and plex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and breakup of Yugoslavia magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the government buildings popular sightseeing spots in the 90’s, which helped preserve the authentic most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz- of the city. Rest the of the day will be free at lei- appearance of its villages. We will arrive in Vis in ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of sure. Overnight in Zagreb. the afternoon and you will be free to explore the the region, while island in the middle of the lake

28 Bled Ljubljana Postojna Zagreb

Opatija Rab Plitvice Zadar Mostar Šibenik Split Korčula Dubrovnik

quaint town and enjoy its many treasures. Over- its two salted lakes - Veliko and Malo Jezero locat- under the shade of the trees. Overnight in Slano. night in Vis. ed at the north end of the island. The Benedictine monastery, situated on the is-land of St. Mary on DAY 11: SLANO – ELAPHITI ISLANDS - DUBROVNIK DAY 8: VIS- BLUE CAVE - KORČULA B, L Veliko Jezero, one of the most beautiful locations (disembarking) B, L Early in the morning we set sail for the island of in the area, is also the most visited spot and sym- Early in the morning we depart to Elaphiti Islands Korčula, rich in vine-yards, olive groves and small bol of the National Park. Join the cruise manag- with plenty of time for swimming along the way. villages with numerous bays and coves. Swim stop er on this magnificent tour and find out why the As we continue our journey towards Dubrovnik, in one of the peaceful bays, perfect to enjoy the Greek hero Ulysses considered it his favorite holi- enyoj the lunch while sailing alongside the old beautiful atmosphere of the unspoiled nature, day spot. Return to the ship followed by captain’s city walls. This is the perfect time for you to make lush vegetation and crystal clear sea. Lunch on dinner aboard. Overnight In port Pomena. some magnificent photos and memories that will board. Afternoon arrival in Korčula. This medie- last a lifetime. After docking join a guided tour of val ”little Dubrovnik”, said to be the birthplace of DAY 10: MLJET-SLANO B, L, T the Old Town. After visiting this stunningly intact Marco Polo, has an ancient atmosphere and we Early in the morning we depart to Slano, a small walled city on the Adriatic Sea coast, you will have will enjoy getting to know it on an interesting tour town indented into a 2km long bay. From here the opportunity to experience the best things along its winding streets. After the tour, make the we will start our gastro adventure towards Ston, this town has to offer by yourself. Overnight in best of some free time and sip a glass of local wine the gastronomic center of the county. This town Dubrovnik or coffee at an outdoor cafe, take a dip in the sea with the longest walls in Europe is situated near or just continue walking the streets. Overnight in Dubrovnik and is surrounded by breathtaking DAY 12: DUBROVNIK Korčula. scenery which, together with the picturesque city After breakfast, it’s time to disembark. Free time architecture, forms a harmonic entity. Once there until transfer to APT for flight back home. DAY 9: KORČULA-MLJET B,L,D we will visit an oyster farm where you will learn Today we sail to Mljet -the most forested island in how oysters and mussels are cultivated in this re- the Adriatic and one of the most beautiful pearls gion, and why they are so delicious. You will enjoy of the Mediterranean. Mljet is also well known for a rustic oyster and mussel tasting with local wine

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 27, 2021 MAY 08, 2021 2.380 € • ZAGREB ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL MAY 11, 2021 MAY 22, 2021 2.380 € • PLITVICE PANORAMA 4* or similar MAY 25, 2021 JUN 05, 2021 2.380 € • SPLIT • HVAR JUN 08, 2021 JUN 19, 2021 2.590 € • KORČULA JUN 22, 2021 JUL 03, 2021 2.590 € • MLJET JUL 06, 2021 JUL 17, 2021 2.590 € • DUBROVNIK JUL 20, 2021 JUL 31, 2021 2.590 € PRICE INCLUDES: • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel AUG 03, 2021 AUG 14, 2021 2.590 € • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Plitvice NP AUG 17, 2021 AUG 28, 2021 2.590 € • English speaking tour leader • Oyster tasting Ston • 4 × overnight in 4* hotels on BB basis • Blue Cave entrance fee AUG 31, 2021 SEP 11, 2021 2.590 € • Accommodation in double/twin cabin • Stari Grad Plain excursion with dinner SEP 14, 2021 SEP 25, 2021 2.590 € with ensuite bathroom on one of our at OCT 05, 2021 OCT 16, 2021 2.380 € luxury ships • the Hora estate • Welcome dinner on day 1 • Tourist tax • Half Board daily (breakfast and lunch • Luggage handling SINGLE ROOM/CABIN: 1.550 € or dinner - 3 course - according to the • Daily cabin service 4 × DIINER IN HOTELS: 130 € itinerary • Free WiFi onboard MAIN DECK CABINE: 350 € • Captain’s dinner • Entrance to Museum of Roses • Fresh fruit available daily • Entrance to Peles castle • Funicular ride and entrance to Ljubljana • Entrance to Bran castle castle • Entrance to Curtea de Arges monastery • Entrance to Bled castle • Tourist tax

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31 the grand tour of slovenia & croatia 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE STUNNING SLOVENIA & IMPRESSIVE CROATIA

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA of the seaside resorts and free time to relax on the free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet beach! lake shore. In the evening join you group for a farewell with your tour director and get to know the details of dinner where you will talk about most memorable your tour! Free time in Ljubljana DAY 5: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L moments of the tour and plan for new ones. In the morning we take a guided tour of small DAY 2: LJUBLJANA B boutique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used DAY 8: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana. to be part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s After breakfast, some free time and then transfer to Your guide will take you around and show you the architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely Zagreb – the capital city of Croatia. Arrival in Zagreb most important attractions, such as Preseren’s one of the most adorable cities in the world. After in the afternoon. Meet with your tour director and get square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, to know the details of your tour! Free time in Zagreb. others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for DAY 9: ZAGREB B about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walking admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be Slovenian seaside and relax! tour of its historical Zagreb composed of the Gornji free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex DAY 6: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – of churches, palaces, museums, galleries, and 4OPTIONAL: KOBARID – JULIAN ALPS B, L government buildings popular sightseeing spots of Slovenian folklore dinner After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover city on to know another story, this time about the horses. your own. DAY 3: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T You will meet a special breeded horse, called Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for DAY 10: PLITVICE B, L Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which black and becoming white while growing up. Done for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you with very interesting visit of the historical stud farm, absolutely take your breath away! With its exceptional through the old town by the river, where you will stop continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used natural beauty, this area has always attracted in one of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and to be part of well-known Isonzo front in WWI, and nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley World Heritage Site is considered one of the most with their gravestones, temples and roads and back where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit after spectacular natural phenomena with 16 emerald- then the city was known as Petovio. Later on, drive lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, turquoise lakes that are connected to each other by back to Ljubljana and overnight. where magical views and pristine nature is waiting a fabulous system of waterfalls. After guided tour of for you! the park you will have some time to enjoy the pristine DAY 4: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – nature and admire the emerald water. Later in the SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D afternoon transfer to hotel in Plitvice area, overnight. Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - Predjama, beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and DAY 11: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the Start with a short city tour among ancient and early not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle ever castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays built inside a rock. It will leave you speechless. Enter region, while island in the middle of the lake can administrative and cultural capital of northern the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others experience of the underworld. After breath-taking Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will walk underground free time for lunch and afternoon Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by also visit one of the most important attraction from drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in one unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument

32 that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the DAY 13: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B medieval streets and travel back in time. In the afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir, antique Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and evening join your group for a farewell dinner where city full of magical palaces. is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city- you will talk about most memorable moments of the Accommodation in Split and free time. state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important tour and plan for new ones. merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk DAY 12: SPLIT B along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city 4OPTIONAL: Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile Elaphiti boat tour administrative and cultural capital. The old city gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, Mostar & Medjugorje center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you. UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on DAY 15: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day with your own or join us on optional tour to the island of Free time until departure for flight back home. exploring the city center with a city tour take will take Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, and monastery. The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. DAY 14: DUBROVNIK B, D Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • • LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, • • MARIBOR & PTUJ APR 15, 2021 APR 29, 2021 3.190 EUR HOTEL SLON 4* or similar • • PIRAN & KOPER MAY 13, 2021 MAY 27, 2021 3.280 EUR • • SOCA VALLEY SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, MAY 27, 2021 JUN 10, 2021 3.280 EUR • • BLED & BOHINJ LIFECLASS 4* or similar JUN 10, 2021 JUN 24, 2021 3.280 EUR • • POSTOJNA CAVE JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, • • PREDJAMA CASTLE JUN 24, 2021 JUL 08, 2021 3.280 EUR • • ZAGREB RIKLI BALANCE 4* or similar JUL 08, 2021 JUL 22, 2021 3,280 EUR • • PLITVICE ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, CANOPY AUG 05, 2021 AUG 19, 2021 3.280 EUR • • ZADAR BY HILTON 4* or similar AUG 19, 2021 SEP 02, 2021 3.280 EUR • • TROGIR • • SPLIT PLITVICE: MIRJANA 4*, DEGENIJA 4* or SEP 02, 2021 SEP 16, 2021 3.280 EUR • • DUBROVNIK similar SEP 16, 2021 SEP 30, 2021 3.280 EUR SPLIT: PRESIDENT 4*, CORNER 4* or SEP 30, 2021 OCT 14, 2021 3.280 EUR similar OCT 28, 2021 NOV 11 2021 2.990 EUR DUBROVNIK: LACROMA 4*, ALBATROS NOV 11, 2021 NOV 25, 2021 2.990 EUR 4* or similar DEC 23, 2021 JAN 06, 2021 3.130 EUR JAN 13, 2022 JAN 27, 2022 2.880 EUR PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Bled castle FEB 10, 2022 FEB 24, 2022 2.880 EUR • All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama MAR 17, 2022 MAR 31, 2022 3.130 EUR • English speaking tour leader castle • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance to Plitvice national park basis • Entrance to Diocletian palace • 5 × lunch • Entrance to Rector’s palace • farewell dinner in both countries • Tourist tax • Entrance and funicular ride to Ljubljana castle SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.178 EUR • Wine tasting in Maribor DINNER IN HOTELS: 360 EUR • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel • Entrance to WWI museum • Entrance to Lipica stud farm

33 explore austria, italy, slovenia & croatia 17 DAYS/16 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE AUSTRIA, ITALY, SLOVENIA & EXPLORE SLOVENIA – CROATIA

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA designed a unique and magical place. This beloved and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vienna. attraction has brought moments of wonder to over palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge Meet with your tour director and get to know the fifteen million visitors from all around the world. and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free details of your tour! Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s DAY 2: VIENNA B – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight. You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. 4OPTIONAL: circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of Accommodation in hotel and free time. Gondola ride through Venice’s canals Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even region. On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace. Afternoon before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of people and religions one easily senses its combined the city center. Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After 4OPTIONAL: romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental Cruise on Danube with dinner afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò time and overnight. on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L center of the neighborhood built at the behest of Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards DAY 7: GARDA LAKE B Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous accommodation and overnight. tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, of several members of the House of Babenberg, Zoo Safari…). DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B, D Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue toLinz, third Start your day with visit of colorful Slovenian capital, biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria 4OPTIONAL: Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and show region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly Gardaland, ZOO safari you most important attractions, such as Preseren’s changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in Milano shopping tour square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many late afternoon, check in and free time. Cooking class others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more DAY 4: SALZBURG B DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage 4OPTIONAL: Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely Slovenian folklore dinner exploring and shopping. square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some DAY 12: ZAGREB B 4OPTIONAL: free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your Say goodbye to stunning Slovenia and drive to Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late Croatia. Walking tour of its historical capital Zagreb afternoon, accommodation, free time. composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK B, L medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before DAY 9: VENICE B museums, galleries and government buildings arriving there you will stop to visit the famous Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, popular sightseeing spots of the city. Free afternoon Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour to enjoy and discover city on your own. opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics

34 DAY 13: PLITVICE – OPATIJA B, L tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the DAY 16: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting island and it is the most picturesque and romantic Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural for you! Plitvice national park will absolutely take towns on Mediterranean. To fell the true Istrian spirit, beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and your breath away! With its exceptional natural beauty, visit one of Istrian agritourism farm for local tasting. magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the this area has always attracted nature lovers, and Continue to Porec, one of most popular holiday most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s destinations in Istria. A stroll through town and its castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the first national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site narrow streets, will mesmerize you. In the afternoon region, while island in the middle of the lake can be is considered one of the most spectacular natural return to hotel and enjoy free time by the sea. visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. Later on, phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia – lake are connected to each other by a fabulous system DAY 15: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt Vogel top, where of waterfalls. After lunch, the scenic road will take JULIAN ALPS B , L your breath will be taken away by unforgettable views you to blue Adriatic coastline. You will accommodate Saying goodbye to seaside, your adventure will of Triglav National Park. Lunch and some free time to in Opatija, dame of coastal Croatia that emerged as continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake shore. holiday resort for elite already in 19th century hosting underworld. Your fist stops - Predjama, amazing In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner eminent guests such as Emperor Franc Josef I, Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all where you will talk about most memorable moments empress Maria Anna and many others. the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even Guinees of the tour and plan for new ones. book of records listed it biggest castle ever built DAY 14: ISTRIA TOUR B, T inside a rock. It will definitely leave you speechless. DAY 17: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only Free time until departure for your flight back home. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers between Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is a unique experience of the underworld. Lunch and shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. in the afternoon continue to Julian Alps region and Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed enjoy your free time in pristine nature.

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 06, 2021 APR 22, 2021 3.800 EUR • SALZBURG APR 27, 2021 MAY 13, 2021 3.990 EUR • INNSBRUCK SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW • BOLZAN PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar MAY 25, 2021 JUN 10, 2021 3.990 EUR • VERONA BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL JUL 06, 2021 JUL 22, 2021 3.990 EUR • VENICE SCALA 4* or similar JUL 27, 2021 AUG 12, 2021 3.990 EUR • TRIESTE GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE AUG 10, 2021 AUG 26, 2021 3.990 EUR • LJUBLJANA DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE • LJUBLJANA GARDONE RIVIERA 4* or similar AUG 31, 2021 SEP 16, 2021 3.990 EUR • ZAGREB VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* SEP 21, 2021 OCT 07, 2021 3.990 EUR • PLITIVICE or similar OCT 12, 2021 OCT 28, 2021 3.990 EUR • ROVINJ • BLED & BOHINJ LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, NOV 09, 2021 NOV 25, 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 caesars, dukes and doges 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE CHARMING ITALY + ADRIATIC PEARLS

DAY 1: ARRIVAL ROME experience a real travel back in time when your guide Slovenian coast and reminds a lot of Venice since it Welcome to Italy and its famous capital Rome. Meet takes you to Piazza del Duomo with outstanding belonged to Venetian republic for many years. You with your tour director and get to know the details of cathedral Santa Maria de Fiore, Giotto’s Bell, Dante’s tour will include sightseeing of the most important your tour! Free time in the eternal city. birth house and church Santa Croce. Stop at Piazza attractions, including Square Tartini, St. George della signora, decorated with numerous palace and church, glorious city wall. Continue to Koper, the DAY 2: ROME B monuments, admire the church Orsanmichele and capital of seaside that once used to be an island. All roads lead to Rome! Join your tour leader for a its gothic style, stroll through Uffizi Gallery staircase After guided walk through town, you will have lunch guided tour of this historical city. Visit the gladiator’s all the way to Pitti palace. Afternoon will be free at and some free time. In the late afternoon arrival to arena – Colosseum, Caesar’s forum, Venice square, leisure. Opatija, a small metropolitan resort on the Croatian ...take a stroll in the through Piazza Navona with coast, where you will enjoy the evening in the coastal famous fountain of Fours Rivers, admire the 4OPTIONAL: atmosphere. magnificent Pantheon, Spanish stairs and throw a Ufizzi Gallery visit coin in fountain Trevi. Later in the afternoon, free DAY 9: ISTRIA TOUR B, DG time to experience the city on your own. DAY 6: PISA – LUCA – VENICE B, L Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Before saying goodbye to Tuscany, visit one if its most The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic DAY 3: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL B renewed towns, Pisa. Snap a photo with famous between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is Discover the smallest state in the world – Vatican. leaning tower and stop at square of Miracles where shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Your guide will first take you through Vatican’s Galileo Galilei has proved that Aristotle’s theory of the Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed museums, including one of the richest art collections acceleration of falling bodies is incorrect. Continue tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the in the world. Special attention will be dedicated to to Lucca, and take a walk though this medieval pearl island and it is the most picturesque and romantic unique Sistine Chapel adorned by Michelangelo. The visiting St Michel cathedral, St Martin church, city towns on Mediterranean. To fell the true Istrian spirit, tour will end on St Peter’s square, where you will wall, etc. in the late afternoon arrival Venice area, visit one of Istrian agritourism farm for local tasting. be able to admire the St Peter’s Basilica as well. In accommodation in hotel and free time. Continue to Porec, one of most popular holiday the afternoon, visit the unique church of St Mary of destinations in Istria. A stroll through town and its Angels, San Pietro and Vincoli church where you can DAY 7: VENICE B, D narrow streets, will mesmerize you. In the afternoon see the chains of St Peter. Afternoon will be will be Spend a day in the most romantic city in the world, return to hotel and enjoy free time by the sea. free for you to enjoy the final moments in Rome. Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. DAY 10: PLITVICE B, D DAY 4: ASSISI – SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE B, T Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and head Continue your adventure to medieval town of Assisi, and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. where patron of Italy, St Francis was born. Walking palace - residence of Doges of Venice, cross the You will visit one of the most beautiful sites of nature tour of the ancient town, protected by UNESCO Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of famous in all of Europe. Plitvice national park comprises of World Heritage, offers interesting sites as Basilica Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city by yourself, 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by waterfalls, and of San Francisco, an artistic highlight of medieval find true souvenirs from Murano glass, and have a kilometers of wooden bridges and forest paths. The Europe containing the sacred relics of St Francis coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the evening join your amazing part of Croatia is also on UNESCO World and Giotto’s frescoes. After the basilica visit drive group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about Heritage list. In the afternoon free time to enjoy through Tuscany. Stop at one of the best wine cellars most memorable moments of the tour and plan for pristine nature. Accommodation in Plitvice area, in the region, where you will learn all about the new ones. dinner in hotel, overnight. traditional wine Chianti and try it together with the 4OPTIONAL: tasting of local products. Afternoon walk through Gondola ride through Venice’s canals DAY 11: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L the picturesque San Gimignano and in the late Start with a short city tour among ancient and early afternoon, arrival to Renaissance city of Florence. DAY 8: VENICE – PIRAN – KOPER – OPATIJA RIVIERA Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important Accommodation and free time. B, L city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays Continue your journey to Slovenia. You will visit administrative and cultural capital of northern DAY 5: FLORENCE B Piran lovely Slovenian old town on seaside. Colourful Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. Head for the ancient heart of Florence and city center with interesting history is the pearl of Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others

36 will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will DAY 13: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B you will talk about most memorable moments of the also visit one of the most important attraction from Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and tour and plan for new ones. bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city- that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important 4OPTIONAL: afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir, antique merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk Elaphiti islands boat tour city full of magical palaces. along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city Medjugorje, Mostar Accommodation in Split and free time. center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, DAY 15: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B DAY 12: SPLIT B and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you. Free time until transfer for flight back home. Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on administrative and cultural capital. The old city your own or join us on optional tour to the island of center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient and monastery. Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day with exploring the city center with a city tour take will take DAY 14: DUBROVNIK B, D you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Afternoon Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the will be free at leisure. medieval streets and travel back in time. In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner where

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 03, 2021 APR 17, 2021 3.800 EUR • ASSISI APR 24, 2021 MAY 08, 2021 3.800 EUR • SAN GIMIGNANO FLORENCE: NH FIRENZE 4*, STARHOTELS • FLORENCE MICHELANGELO 4* or similar MAY 15, 2021 MAY 29, 2021 3.800 EUR • PISA VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* JUN 05, 2021 JUN 19, 2021 3.800 EUR • VENICE or similar JUN 26, 2021 JUL 10, 2021 3.800 EUR • PIRAN OPATIA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, JUL 17, 2021 JUL 31, 2021 3.800 EUR • KOPER PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar • ROVINJ AUG 07, 2021 AUG 21, 2021 3.800 EUR PLITVICE: HOTEL MACOLA 3*, HOTEL • POREC MIRJANA 4* or similar AUG 28, 2021 SEP 11, 2021 3.800 EUR • PLITVICE NP SEP 18, 2021 OCT 02, 2021 3.800 EUR • ZADAR SPLIT: HOTEL AMPHORA 4*, HOTEL • TROGIR CORNER 4* or similar OCT 09, 2021 OCT 23, 2021 3.800 EUR • SPLIT DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, OCT 30 2021 NOV 13, 2021 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 enchanting danube, alps & adriatic 17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE AUSTRIA, ITALY, SLOVENIA & STUNNING SLOVENIA

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary DAY 9: VENICE B Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vienna. of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, Meet with your tour director and get to know the designed a unique and magical place. This beloved Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour details of your tour! attraction has brought moments of wonder to over of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. fifteen million visitors from all around the world. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics DAY 2: VIENNA B Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s Accommodation in hotel and free time. square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight. Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L 4OPTIONAL: the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace. Afternoon Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti Gondola ride through Venice’s canals will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the region. On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L the city center. Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the 4OPTIONAL: Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. Cruise on Danube with dinner Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free people and religions one easily senses its combined Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards time and overnight. Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the DAY 7: GARDA LAKE B palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the of several members of the House of Babenberg, can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous center of the neighborhood built at the behest of Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue toLinz, third entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria Zoo Safari…). and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly accommodation and overnight. changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in 4OPTIONAL: late afternoon, check in and free time. Gardaland, ZOO safari DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B Milano shopping tour Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana. DAY 4: SALZBURG B Cooking class Your guide will take you around and show you the Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views most important attractions, such as Preseren’s of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course exploring and shopping. Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be 4OPTIONAL: Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some 4OPTIONAL: DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK B, L free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your Slovenian folklore dinner In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late arriving there you will stop to visit the famous afternoon, accommodation, free time. Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was

38 DAY 12: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T DAY 14: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L DAY 16: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of In the morning we take a guided tour of small Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as boutique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which to be part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing through the old town by the river, where you will stop one of the most adorable cities in the world. After castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the in one of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, region, while island in the middle of the lake can then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in with their gravestones, temples and roads and back afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt then the city was known as Petovio. Later on, drive Slovenian seaside and relax! Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by back to Ljubljana and overnight. unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some DAY 15: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the DAY 13: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – KOBARID – JULIAN ALPS B, L lake shore. In the evening join you group for a farewell SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get dinner where you will talk about most memorable Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more to know another story, this time about the horses. moments of the tour and plan for new ones. exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - Predjama, You will meet a special breeded horse, called amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for DAY 17: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA B is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born Free time until departure for your flight back home. Even Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle black and becoming white while growing up. Done ever built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you with very interesting visit of the historical stud farm, speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The to be part of well-known Isonzo front in WWI, and cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto After breath-taking walk underground free time for (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley lunch and afternoon drive to Slovenian seaside. where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit after Accommodation in one of the seaside resorts and lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, free time to relax on the beach! where magical views and pristine nature is waiting for you!

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 06, 2021 APR 22, 2021 2.840 EUR • SALZBURG JUN 15, 2021 JUL 01, 2021 2.840 EUR • INNSBRUCK SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW • BOLZAN PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar JUL 27, 2021 AUG 12, 2021 2.840 EUR • VERONA BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL AUG 10, 2021 AUG 26, 2021 2.840 EUR • VENICE SCALA 4* or similar SEP 21, 2021 OCT 07, 2021 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 complete balkan adventure 22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE THE GREAT BALKAN EXPERIENCE & STUNNING SLOVENIA

DAY 1: ARRIVAL ZAGREB and free time. be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on Welcome to Croatia’s capital! Meet with your tour optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort director to get all the information about the tour. DAY 7: OHRID – TIRANA B, L Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 DAY 2: ZAGREB B churches (one for each day of the year) and was DAY 11: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO B, L Start your day with guided walking tour of its historical considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 Time for Bosnia! Your first stop will be monument from capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage site Ottoman times, famous city of Mostar. Stroll around it will show medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, as one of the oldest and most complete architectural sold town and medieval streets, admire the young guys museums, galleries and government buildings popular ensembles on the southeastern part of Europe. After the jumping from famous old bridge to cold Neretva river. sightseeing spots of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and sightseeing tour, continue to Albania to visit its capital In the afternoon drive to Sarajevo, Bosnian capital discover city on your own. Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed with a Accommodation in hotel and free rest of the day. mild Mediterranean climate and numbers of beautiful DAY 3: ZAGREB – NOVI SAD – BELGRADE B, L churches and lush Parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey DAY 12: SARAJEVO B Check out from hotel and drive to Serbia. On the way Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the Let’s start with some sightseeing of the city’s attractions: stop and visit Novi sad for lunch and short city tour. Pass monument to Mother Albania. Baščaršija, Begova Mosque, the most typical of religious by famous Petrovardin fortress on Danube river, Church buildings in the Balkans; City Hall, the Principles bridge. of Mary’s Name, the architectural beauties of Liberty DAY 8: SKADAR LAKE – PODGORICA B, L View of three different religious buildings: the Catholic Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, the Drive to Montenegro. On the way stop to visit and admire church, the synagogue and the mosque. We continue Bishop’s Palace. In the late afternoon arrival to Belgrade, Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans and the largest with our sightseeing and a visit to Ilidza. There’s also the capital of Serbia. Free time to explore the city and bird preservation park in Europe. In the afternoon reach time for some traditional Bosnian meatballs, meat overnight. Podgorica. Short guided walk through city center will patties, sweet tufahija and more; and maybe some reveal colourful history of the city through Doganjka entertainment in the city. DAY 4: BELGRADE B Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing tour in monument, Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King DAY 13: SPLIT B, L the morning. The tour will guide us to the through elite Nikola’s castle and tower clock from the 17th centure. In the morning drive back to Dalmatian coast to visit Split city district Dedinje unusual building TV Pink. You will Accommodation in hotel and free time to discover the - the capital city of Dalmatia. The old city center with take the road through the famous markets such as the capital on your own. its Roman Diocletian palace is part of UNESCO Heritage Republic Square with the Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, 4OPTIONAL: and is the most compelling ancient Roman monument along the main streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and WINE tasting in Croatia. Upon arrival lunch and then afternoon finish on the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from Lipa cave visit exploring the city center with a city tour take will take where we can admire wonderful views of the city and the you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in DAY 9: BUDVA – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK B, L Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Rest of the day will Belgrade in the afternoon. From the capital back to Adriatic, with morning coffee be free at leisure to enjoy the town on your own. 4OPTIONAL: in Budva. Later on, continue to Kotor, which is located Cruise on Danube river along one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays and it is DAY 14: PLTIVICE – ZAGREB B, D listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. Final stop before Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and head DAY 5: NIS – SKOPJE B, L crossing back to Croatia, will be small hidden pearl – on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You will visit one Departure from hotel in the morning and drive to Skopje. Perast. The city has experienced the biggest boom in of the most beautiful sites of nature in all of Europe. On your way you will stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in 18th century and most of the monuments originate from Plitvice national park comprises of 16 terrace lakes, all the Balkans and Europe and has from ancient times been that time: the building of ship owners and sea captains, interconnected by waterfalls, and kilometers of wooden considered a gateway between the East and West. After a baroque palace Bujovića which is now County bridges and forest paths. The amazing part of Croatia is turbulent history Niš became one of the most important Museum, Maritime School building. In the late afternoon also on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon industrial centers in Serbia, a center of electronics and drive to Dubrovnik, Croatian pearl on the Adriatic. free time to enjoy pristine nature. Return to Zagreb in the mechanical engineering, textile and tobacco industry. Accommodation in Dubrovnik area and overnight. afternoon and in the evening join you group for a farewell Arrival to Skopje in the late afternoon. Accommodation dinner where you will talk about most memorable in hotel, free time. DAY 10: DURBOVNIK B moments of the tour and plan for new ones. Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is DAY 6: SKOPJE – OHRID B one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state DAY 15: LJUBJANA B Enjoy the Macedonian capital Skopje in the morning of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with and begin with some sightseeing: the stone bridge, towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk along the your tour director and get to know the details of your the church of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and tour! Free time in Ljubljana similar. You will also walk through the picturesque old discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan bazaar and enjoy the atmosphere. In the afternoon drive monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering DAY 16: LJUBLJANA B to stunning lake of Ohrid. Accommodation by the lake magnificent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana.

40 Your guide will take you around and show you the most not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the important attractions, such as Preseren’s square, Triple Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle ever historical stud farm, continue to emerald valley of Soca. bridge, fish market, town hall and many others. To wrap built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you speechless. The region used to be part of well-known Isonzo front up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in WWI, and the most important, the 12th happened in up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view experience of the underworld. After breath-taking walk valley where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy underground free time for lunch and afternoon drive after lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, city on your own. to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in one of the where magical views and pristine nature is waiting for 4OPTIONAL: seaside resorts and free time to relax on the beach! you! Slovenian folklore dinner DAY 19: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L DAY 21: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D DAY 17: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T In the morning we take a guided tour of small boutique Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural beauty, Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be part of Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as the Venetian republic once, so the city’s architecture lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful city with the oldest grapevine in the world which counts reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most alpine resorts of the world. Amazing castle on the cliff more than 400 years. The guide will take you through adorable cities in the world. After free time for coffee by is offering stunning views of the region, while island in the old town by the river, where you will stop in one of the sea, you will visit Koper, Slovenian coastal town that the middle of the lake can be visited with traditional boat restaurants for lunch. Some free time and then continue once used to be an island. Its medieval streets are just called “pletna”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It was the Romans perfect for afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to who left a very strong mark here, with their gravestones, enjoy Slovenian seaside and relax! Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by temples and roads and back then the city was known as unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some free Petovio. Later on, drive back to Ljubljana and overnight. DAY 20: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – KOBARID time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake – JULIAN ALPS B, L shore. In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner DAY 18: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get to where you will talk about most memorable moments of SLOVENIAN SEASIDE B know another story, this time about the horses. You will the tour and plan for new ones. Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more meet a special breeded horse, called Lipizzaner. Special exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop -Predjama , horses that were breeded for Habsburg monarchy and DAY 22: DEPARTURE FROM ZAGREB B amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is are famous for being born black and becoming white Free time until departure for your flight back home.

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 APR 01, 2021 APR 22, 2021 4.450 EUR • BELGRADE APR 29, 2021 MAY 20, 2021 4.690 EUR • SKOPJE BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, • OHRID HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar MAY 27, 2021 JUN 17, 2021 4.690 EUR • TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK JUN 24, 2021 JUL 15, 2021 4.690 EUR • PODGORICA 4* or similar JUL 22, 2021 AUG 12, 2021 4.690 EUR • KOTOR OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL AUG 19, 2021 SEP 09, 2021 4.690 EUR • BUDVA DRIM 4* or similar • DUBROVNIK SEP 16, 2021 OCT 07, 2021 4.690 EUR TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or • MOSTAR similar OCT 14, 2021 NOV 04, 2021 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 adriatic & south balkan fairytale 15 DAYS/ 14 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE iMPRESSIVE CROATIA & SOUTH BALCAN EXPERIENCE

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB DAY 5: SPLIT B point will be in Kotor, which is located along one of Welcome to Croatia! Meet with your tour director Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the Montenegro’s most beautiful bays and it is listed and get to know the details of your tour! Free time administrative and cultural capital. The old city on UNESCO World Heritage list. After sightseeing in Zagreb. center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part walking tour continue to the best-known beach of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling resort in Montenegro - Budva. In the late afternoon DAY 2: ZAGREB B ancient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day accommodation in the capital, Podgorica. Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walking with exploring the city center with a city tour take tour of its historical Zagreb composed of the Gornji will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje DAY 9: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split TIRANA B, L of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgorica, government buildings popular sightseeing spots of passing through Skaline (stairway), one of the most the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover city DAY 6: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B historic and picturesque sites of town, Doganjka on your own. Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resurrection of DAY 3: PLITVICE B, L The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower clock from One of the most photogenic natural parks is important merchant towns in the entire Adriatic the 17th centure. Later on, continue to next stop and waiting for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park region. Walk along the medieval wall that surrounds admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans will absolutely take your breath away! With its the old city center and discover its ancient secret. and the largest bird preserve in Europe. Once in exceptional natural beauty, this area has always Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Albania, you will visit the historical town Krujë with attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnificent city Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum of national it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be free for hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in Tirana in later UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one exploring the city on your own or join us on optional afternoon/evening time, overnight. of the most spectacular natural phenomena with tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. DAY 10: TIRANA – BERAT B, L each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. After Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capital guided tour of the park you will have some time to DAY 7: DUBROVNIK B, D Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed enjoy the pristine nature and admire the emerald Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. with a mild Mediterranean climate and numbers water. Later in the afternoon transfer to hotel in Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the of beautiful churches and lush parks. You will visit Plitvice area, overnight. medieval streets and travel back in time. In the the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of evening join your group for a farewell dinner where Culture and the monument to Mother Albania. Day DAY 4: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L you will talk about most memorable moments of the will continue with exploring the Albanian tradition Start with a short city tour among ancient and early tour and plan for new ones. and history by paying a visit of Berat, also known Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important s “the city of 1000 windows). Visit Museum of city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays 4OPTIONAL: Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and administrative and cultural capital of northern Elaphiti boat tour Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for overnight. Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. Mostar & Medjugorje Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others DAY 11: OHRID B will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will DAY 8: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia, where also visit one of the most important attraction from B, L you will spend the day by magnificent lake Ohrid. bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town of The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the Perast. The city has experienced the biggest boom in churches (one for each day of the year) and was afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir, antique 18th century and most of the monuments originate considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 city full of magical palaces. from that time: the building of ship owners and sea churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage Accommodation in Split and free time. captains, a baroque palace Bujovića which is now site as one of the oldest and most complete County Museum, Maritime School building. Our next architectural ensembles on the southeastern part

42 of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, you will have stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on some free time to explore it on your own or enjoy and Europe and has from ancient times been the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from where the sun on the lake shore. Accommodation and considered a gateway between the East and West. we can admire wonderful views of the city and the overnight in Ohrid. After turbulent history Niš became one of the most confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time important industrial centers in Serbia, a center of in Belgrade in the afternoon. In the evening join you DAY 12: SKOPJE B electronics and mechanical engineering, textile and group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with arrival most memorable moments of the tour and plan for arrival, your guide will take you around the city for to Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel and new ones. sightseeing, visiting the stone bridge, the church of free time first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian capital, St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and others. known for its very exciting and vivid nightlife. 4OPTIONAL: Accommodation and free afternoon for a walk Danube cruise through Carsija, evoking the city’s past with its DAY 14: BELGRADE B, D winding lanes filled with teahouses, mosques, crafts Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing DAY 15: BELGRADE FLY OUT B people’s shops, and even good nightlife. tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the Free time until departure for flight back home. through elite city district Dedinje unusual building DAY 13: NIS – BELGRADE B, L TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to markets such as the Republic Square with the Serbian capital Belgrade. On your way you will Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES • ZAGREB ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, CANOPY BY STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT BEG) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM • PLITVICE HILTON 4* or similar APR 22, 2021 MAY 06, 2021 3.150 EUR • ZADAR MAY 20, 2021 JUN 03, 2021 3.280 EUR • TROGIR PLITVICE: MIRJANA 4*, DEGENIJA 4* or • SPLIT similar JUN 03,2021 JUN 17, 2021 3.280 EUR • DUBROVNIK SPLIT: PRESIDENT 4*, CORNER 4* or JUN 17, 2021 JUL 01, 2021 3.280 EUR • PERAST similar JUL 01, 2021 JUL 15, 2021 3.280 EUR • KOTOR DUBROVNIK: LACROMA 4*, ALBATROS 4* JUL 15, 2021 JUL 29, 2021 3.280 EUR • BUDVA or similar • PODORICA AUG 12, 2021 AUG 26, 2021 3.280 EUR TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or • KRUJE similar AUG 26, 2021 SEP 09, 2021 3.280 EUR • TIRANA SEP 09, 2021 SEP 23, 2021 3.280 EUR • BERAT OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL • OHRID DRIM 4* or similar OCT 07, 2021 OCT 21, 2021 3.150 EUR • SKOPJE SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK NOV 04, 2021 NOV 18 2021 2.950 EUR • NIS 4* or similar • BELGRADE BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, PRICE INCLUDES: ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar • All transfers as per itinerary 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 grand imperial circle 18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE IMPERIAL CIRCLE + AUS. ITA, SLO

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA DAY 5: BUDAPEST B we will take off to Vienna, accommodation in hotel in Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the capital late afternoon and free time. with your tour director and get to know the details of city of Hungary dividend on the banks of Danube your tour! Free time in Ljubljana river. You will admire Andrássy Avenue, Hero’s DAY 9: VIENNA B square, famous Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias church, You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of DAY 2: LJUBLJANA & BLED B parliament house and end of course admire the view capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, Your guide will take you around and show you most over the city from the Ciutadella hill. Afternoon will circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of important attractions, such as Preseren’s square, be free to enjoy and explore city on your own. Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you 4OPTIONAL: Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn Carda dinner with traditional Hungarian folklore. Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace. Afternoon course admire amazing view from the top. Free time DAY 6: BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – PRAGUE B will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the for lunch and then drives to green Alpine world to New adventure ahead. Drive to Bratislava, the famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in visit famous lake Bled. With immense natural beauty, magnificent capital of Slovakia. Upon arrival take a the city center. Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent walking tour through the city´s main highlights such 4OPTIONAL: lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful as the 13th century Michalska Gate and the pink neo- Cruise on Danube with dinner alpine resorts of the world. Visit the amazing castle classical Primate Palace. Then wander around the on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region. historic squares and discover the numerous modern DAY 10: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L Some free time to enjoy by the lake and then return statues that dot the area. In the afternoon continue Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards to Ljubljana for overnight. to Prague, Mother of cities. Accommodation in hotel Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk 4OPTIONAL: and overnight. Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the Slovenian folklore dinner tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains DAY 7: PRAGUE B of several members of the House of Babenberg, DAY 3: POSTOJNA CAVE – ZAGREB B The capital of Czech Republic has a lot to offer. Our Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue toLinz, third Discover the magical underworld of Slovenia and city tour in the morning will take us across the Karl’s biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only bridge and to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers and Golden Lane. You will also visit proudly preserved changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in a unique experience of the underworld and will Josefov neighborhood, with its Old Cemetery and late afternoon, check in and free time. absolutely leave you speechless. Some free time for historic synagogues and many more. The rest of the lunch and then drives to Zagreb, impressive capital afternoon will be free at leisure. You can spend the DAY 11: SALZBURG B of Croatia. Upon arrival guided walking tour of its afternoon visiting the city museums, galleries and Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji other attractions or you can join us for a cruise on of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex the river Vltava and admire the city from another Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and perspective. of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and government buildings popular sightseeing spots of 4OPTIONAL: Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual the city. Rest the of the day will be free at leisure. Vltava dinner cruise exploring and shopping. Try one of the famous breweries with local crafts and 4OPTIONAL: DAY 4: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L delicious dinner. Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, capital city of Hungary, imperial country that used to be a DAY 8: CESKE BUDEJOVICE– VIENNA B DAY 12: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK B, L part of Austro – Hungarian empire. On your way, stop After breakfast we will say goodbye to Prague and In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before at Europe’s largest freshwater lake – Balaton. head back to Vienna, but first we will make a stop in arriving there you will stop to visit the famous Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some free time by the famous city in South Bohemia – Ceske Budejovice. Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was the lake. Arrival to Budapest in the late afternoon. This is the city where famous beer Budweiser is being opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary Check in hotel, free time and overnight. made. After the sightseeing of this beautiful 13th of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller 4OPTIONAL: century royal city we will go to the Budweiser factory designed a unique and magical place. This beloved Take a cruise on Danube river and enjoy the city from where will learn more about beer production and also attraction has brought moments of wonder to over another perspective have an opportunity to taste the beer. Later that day fifteen million visitors from all around the world.

44 Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining DAY 15: VERONA – VENICE B DAY 17: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, Accommodation in hotel and free time. Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely people and religions one easily senses its combined square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After DAY 13: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò region. On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by afternoon, accommodation, free time. center of the neighborhood built at the behest of Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of DAY 16: VENICE B and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, accommodation and overnight. romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. DAY 18: LJUBLJANA FLY OUT B time and overnight. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics Free time until transfer to airport for flight back and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s home. DAY 14: GARDA LAKE B palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s Zoo Safari…). square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight. 4OPTIONAL: 4OPTIONAL: Gardaland, ZOO safari Gondola ride through Venice’s canals Milano shopping tour Cooking class DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM MAR 30, 2021 APR 16, 2021 2.980 EUR SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: APR 20, 2021 MAY 07, 2021 3.150 EUR • LJUBLANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, • BLED & BOHINJ UNION HOTEL 4* or similar MAY 18, 2021 JUN 04, 2021 3.150 EUR • ZAGREB JUN 08, 2021 JUN 25, 2021 3.150 EUR • LAKE BALATON ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, JUN 29, 2021 JUL 16, 2021 3.150 EUR • BUDAPEST HOTEL PANORAMA 4* or similar • BRATISLAVA BUDAPEST: EUROSTARS DANUBE JUL 20, 2021 AUG 06, 2021 3.150 EUR • PRAGUE BUDAPEST 4*, NH BUDAPEST CITY 4* or AUG 03, 2021 AUG 20, 2021 3.150 EUR • CESKE BUDEJOVICE similar AUG 24, 2021 SEP 10, 2021 3.150 EUR • VIENNA PRAGUE: MAJESTIC PLAZA 4*, RAMADA OCT 05, 2021 OCT 22, 2021 3.150 EUR • LINZ PRAGUE 4* or similar • SALZBURG NOV 02, 2021 NOV 19, 2021 2.980 EUR VIENNA: RENAISSANCE WIEN 4*, AUSTRIA • INNSBRUCK TREND ANANAS 4* or similar • BOLZAN PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Mattias church and • VERONA SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW • All transfers as per itinerary Fisherman’s’ bastion • VENICE PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar • English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Prague castle - GOLDEN • TRIESTE BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB A circle SCALA 4* or similar basis • Visit of Budweiser factory GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE • 4 × lunch • Entrance to Schoenborn palace DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE • 2 x dinner • Entrance to Melk monastery GARDONE RIVIERA 4* or similar • Funicular and entrance to Ljubljana • Entrance to Swarovski crystal museum castle • Venice return boat ride VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* • Entrance to Bled castle • Tourist tax or similar • Funicular ride to Mt Vogel SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.550 EUR • Entrance to Postojna cave DINNER IN HOTELS: 425 EUR

45 from dubrovnik to budapest 18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS

TRAVEL PUZZLE SOUTH BALKAN EXPERIENCE + PANONIAN HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DUBROVNIK visit of Berat, also known s “the city of 1000 windows). 4OPTIONAL: Welcome to pearl of Adriatic Sea! Meet with your tour Visit Museum of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Danube cruise director to get all the information about the tour. Museum and Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for overnight. DAY 10: SREMSKI KARLOVCI – NOVI SAD B, T DAY 2: DUBROVNIK B Drive to Vojvodina region, passing natural reserve of Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is DAY 6: OHRID B Fruska Gora, also know as holy mountain, since it used one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia, where you to have 35 otrodox monasteries in the medieval time. of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant will spend the day by magnificent lake Ohrid. The town Almost half, 17 to be exact are still here today. You will towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk along the of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 churches (one stop in a little Baroque town, Sremski Karlovski, take a medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and for each day of the year) and was considered as second guided stroll downtown and learn about the special local discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan Jerusalem. Even with only 70 churches left, UNESCO wine Bermet wine that can’t be found anywhere else in monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering listed it under its heritage site as one of the oldest Serbia (nor the world). In the afternoon, arrival to Serbian magnificent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will and most complete architectural ensembles on the second largest city Novi Sad, famous for its Petrovardin be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on southeastern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, fortress on Danube river. Check in the hotel and go for optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort you will have some free time to explore it on your own a guided walk around famous landmarks such as the Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. or enjoy the sun on the lake shore. Accommodation and Church of Mary’s Name, the architectural beauties of overnight in Ohrid. Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, DAY 3: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA B, L the Bishop’s Palace. Rest of the day will be free at leisure. Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town of DAY 7: SKOPJE B Perast. The city has experienced the biggest boom in Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon arrival, DAY 11: ILOK – VUKOVAR – OSIJEK B, 18th century and most of the monuments originate from your guide will take you around the city for sightseeing, Bye Serbia and hello Croatia! Welcome to Ilok, second that time: the building of ship owners and sea captains, visiting the stone bridge, the church of St. Spas, the Kale Croatian wine capital, where you will hear story about a baroque palace Bujovića which is now County Museum, fortress, a mosque and others. Accommodation and connection of Traminac wine and Queen Elisabeth II. Maritime School building. Our next point will be in free afternoon for a walk through Carsija, evoking the You will also visit a famous Ilok cellar with one of biggest Kotor, which is located along one of Montenegro’s most city’s past with its winding lanes filled with teahouses, collection of archive wines in this part of Europe. Lunch beautiful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage mosques, crafts people’s shops, and even good nightlife. on Principovac with stunning views over the wineyards list. After sightseeing walking tour continue to the best- region. Continue to Slavonija, to visit the heroic city of known beach resort in Montenegro - Budva. In the late DAY 8: NIS – BELGRADE B, L Vukovar. As the city suffered tremendous damage during afternoon accommodation in the capital, Podgorica. From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to Serbian the War for independence, today it stands as a living capital Belgrade. On your way you will stop in Nis, one monument and a symbol of resistance, invincibility, and DAY 4: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – TIRANA of the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe and has persistence. In the late afternoon, arrival to Baroque town B, L from ancient times been considered a gateway between of Osijek, check in the hotel Transfer to Tvrdja – historical Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgorica, the East and West. After turbulent history Niš became part of Osijek’s military history where you will learn more passing through Skaline (stairway), one of the most one of the most important industrial centers in Serbia, a about town’s history and enjoy some time on your own. historic and picturesque sites of town, Doganjka Moswue, center of electronics and mechanical engineering, textile OPTIONAL: Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, and tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with arrival to Join your guide for more military history and local Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel and free time experience with this traditional evening where you will be and tower clock from the 17th centure. Later on, continue first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian capital, known for its able to try a special fish goulash. Very spicy, but delicious to next stop and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat very exciting and vivid nightlife. meal. of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe. Once in Albania, you will visit the historical town Krujë DAY 9: BELGRADE B, D DAY 12: KOPACEVO & KARANAC TOUR B, L with Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum of national Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing tour in the After breakfast join in for a walking sightseeing tour of hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in Tirana in later morning. The tour will guide us to the through elite city Osijek where you will hear about magnificent art nouveau afternoon/evening time, overnight. district Dedinje unusual building TV Pink. You will take the style buildings on Osijek’s European Avenue. After that road through the famous markets such as the Republic continue to heart of Danube - Kopacki Rit. Authentic DAY 5: TIRANA – BERAT B, L Square with the Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, along the lunch in local restaurant embark the vessels to explore Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capital main streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on this park of nature and biggest swamp in Croatia. Once Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed with a the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can done with admiration of landscapes fulfil with birds, mild Mediterranean climate and numbers of beautiful admire wonderful views of the city and the confluence deer’s and other wild animals, head to speechless ethno- churches and lush parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in Belgrade in village Karanac. Complete village is restored and almost Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the the afternoon. In the evening join you group for a farewell all houses are now rural household. Return to hotel and monument to Mother Albania. Day will continue with dinner where you will talk about most memorable overnight in Osijek. exploring the Albanian tradition and history by paying a moments of the tour and plan for new ones.

46 4OPTIONAL: warmth that penetrates to the deepest tissues. With its DAY 16: BALATON LAKE - BUDAPEST B, L Authentic dinner in fairy-tale restaurant from 19 century heat and rich chemical composition, the black thermal Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, capital city fulfilled with gipsy music is just a perfect way to end this mineral water eases a number of health problems, while of Hungary, imperial country that used to be a part of day. its beneficial effects can also be experienced in the Austro – Hungarian empire. On your way, stop at Europe’s wellness treatments. The resort is known for the black largest freshwater lake – Balaton. DAY 13: KUTJEVO – ZAGREB B, L thermal mineral water, which was declared a natural Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some free time by the Check out from hotel and drive toward Zagreb. Our final healing remedy back in 1964, originates from springs that lake. Arrival to Budapest in the late afternoon. Check in experience in Slavonija will be in Kutjevo, Croatian’s wine are 967 to 1,467 metres underground in the Mura-Zala hotel, free time and overnight. capital where you will visit one of oldest wine cellars in basin. 4OPTIONAL: Europe and have traditional Slavonian lunch with wine Danube cruise dinner with concert on board tasting. Afternoon tour of Zagreb, composed of the Gornji DAY 15: TREASURES OF POMURJE B, T, L Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex of Welcome to the lowlands of Mura river, the Pomurje DAY 17: BUDAPEST B, D churches, palaces, museums, galleries and government region. Eventhough this may not be the most popular After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the capital city buildings popular sightseeing spots of the city. Check in part of Slovenia; it still has a lot to offer. Crossing over the of Hungary dividend on the banks of Danube river. You hotel and enjoy some free time in the city. Mura region, the road will take you down south, closer will admire Andrássy Avenue, Hero’s square, famous to River Drava, arriving in little town called Jeruzalem. Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias church, parliament house DAY 14: VARAŽDIN - MORAVSKE TOPLICE B This region is called Podravje and is home to one of the and end of course admire the view over the city from the Cherry on top of your Croatia experience is definitely best wineries in Slovenia. Here you will learn all about Ciutadella hill. Afternoon will be free to enjoy and explore the historical Varazdin. The city was built was built over their wine process and product with a tour of the estate city on your own. In the evening Carda dinner with the centuries and different stylistic influences, varying and degustation of wine and local products in traditional traditional Hungarian folklore where you will be able to fashions of certain historical periods and wishes of the cottage “zidanica”. It will be hard, but we recommend to talk about the new memories you crated and plan when investors created an interesting and somewhat unusual leave a little space in your stomacs as you continue to you will be creating new ones. harmony of flora and fauna, mythical animals and unusual a local pumpkin oil production for some more taste of characters built into the facades of the houses and Pomurje. Later on, you will head to Lendava for a walking DAY 18: BUDAPEST FLY OUT B palaces in the historic old town. In the afternoon transfer tour of town and lunch, where you will try traditional Free time until transfer to airport for your flight back to Slovenia, where you will be pampered in one of the bograc and Prekmurska gibanica. Return to hotel in the home. best wellness resorts – TERME 3000. Step into the rich afternoon and free time to relax. blackness of the Moravci springs for an instant feeling of

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 27, 2021 MAY 14, 2021 3.690 EUR • PERAST HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar MAY 25, 2021 JUN 11, 2021 3.690 EUR • KOTOR • BUDVA TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or JUN 08, 2021 JUN 25, 2021 3.690 EUR • PODGORICA similar JUN 22, 2021 JUL 09, 2021 3.690 EUR • KRUJEIRANA OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL JUL 06, 2021 JUL 23, 2021 3.690 EUR • BERAT DRIM 4* or similar JUL 20, 2021 AUG 06, 2021 3.690 EUR • OHRID SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK • SKOPJE 4* or similar AUG 17, 2021 SEP 03, 2021 3.690 EUR • NIS AUG 31, 2021 SEP 17, 2021 3.690 EUR BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, • BELGRADE HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar SEP 14, 2021 OCT 01, 2021 3.690 EUR • SREMSKI KARLOVCI OCT 12, 2021 OCT 29, 2021 3.690 EUR • NOVI SAD NOVI SAD: SHERATON 4*, GH AMI4* or • ILOK similar NOV 09, 2021 NOV 26, 2021 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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