Best of including Kosovo plus Hercegovina and Montenegro Fr. Bratso Krsic 12 Days May 18-31, 2019

For More Information Contact: Select International Tours 800-842-4842 [email protected] selectinternationaltours.com We share your faith WHAT’S THE ITINERARY May 18, Saturday, Day 1 – DEPART USA COST? on an overnight flight to . Dinner and breakfast are served on the plane. Land Portion May 19, Sunday, Day 2 – BELGRADE Arrival in Belgrade, where you are greeted by your Serbian English speaking tour escort and $1995.00 transferred to your hotel. You have some time at leisure to become acclimated to a new time zone. Tonight we have a visit to the Kalemegdan Fortress followed by a welcome dinner Group Air from LAX with music in the bohemian part of the town called Skadarlija. (D) (Drinks are not included.)

$1056.00 May 20, Monday, Day 3 – BELGRADE Following buffet breakfast at the hotel, we visit Saborna Crkva and the Patriarchy com- Single Supplement pound, including the Patriarchy itself, the Serbian Orthodox Museum and Konak Knjeginje Ljubice. Our next stop is the White Palace, home of the Karadjordjevic family for a $595.00 tour. We see other highlights of Belgrade before our city tour ends in the city center. After- Prices are valid only if the deposit is noon at leisure to explore on your own. Overnight in Belgrade. (B) received no later February 10, 2019 Final payment due March 18, 2019 May 21, Tuesday, Day 4, BELGRADE – VALJEVO – ZLATIBOR Following breakfast, we depart for Valjevo, where we see the old town and Monastery Lelic to see the incorrupt body of St. Nikolaj Velimirovic. We arrive Zlatibor Mountain resort area, settle into our hotel and enjoy the rest of the day to relax and explore this beautiful area. Dinner and overnight in Zlatibor. (B, D)

May 22, Wednesday, Day 5, ZLATIBOR – SIRIGOJNO – DRVENGRAD – Following breakfast, we depart for Open Air Museum, which reflects traditional life in a Serbian village. Continue to Mokra Gora and Sarganska Osmica where we take a ride on the ancient train “Cira” through the picture perfect mountain range. We visit Kremna, to see where the famous brothers Tarabic predicted major events in Serbia’s future, and then on to Drvengrad, the cultural and ethnic attraction built by the famous Serbian film wizard . Visit the Mecavnik ethnic village where you enjoy a delicious dinner in a local restaurant. Return to Zlatibor for an overnight. (B, D)

May 23, Thursday, Day 6 – ZLATIBOR – VISEGRAD – TREBINJE Today is a busy day as we leave early towards Bosnia for a look at the famous “Bridge over river Drina” immortalized in the Nobel Prize winners book of the same name by the author Ivo Andric. Lunch. Continue through the magnificent scenery to Trebinje and Western Her- cegovina. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Trebinje. (B, L)

May 24, Friday, Day 7 – TREBINJE – OSTROG – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. VASILIJE OF OSTROG We depart for Montenegro and the Monastery of Ostrog for a visit. We will the St. Vasilije incorrupt body and explore both the Upper and the Lower Basilicas. Then we visit the birth- YOUR COMPREHENSIVE WE GIVE BACK TOUR INCLUDES Select to Give is a not for profit foundation, founded by Select Interna- • Accommodations at a First-Class tional Tours, an award winning, thirty year old faith based tour operator specializing in group trips Europe, the Holy Land, Canada, Mexico, South hotel for 12 nights America and the USA. Faith Travel Association awarded the “Impact • Hotel “Crystal” in Belgrade Award” to Select International Tours for innovation and quality in travel. • Hotel “Mona” in Zlatibor

Select to Give Foundation exists to help the Christians of the Holy Land • Hotel “Central Park” in Trebinje and the Middle East! Through the funding and creation of programs and • Hotel “Grand” in Kopaonik partnerships, we support innovative community efforts to help Christians achieve a • Hotel breakfast daily safer and more prosperous existence. • 4 Restaurant lunches Our organization’s goal is to recognize and maximize human potential in Christian • 4 Restaurant dinners communities by offering assistance in establishing programs that provide opportuni- • 4 Hotel dinners ties for education, entrepreneurship, social justice and community building. • Professional English speaking tour For More Information Contact Select International Tours guide 800-842-4842 selectinternationaltours.com selecttogive.org • Entrance fees for all included monasteries, museums, and the place of St. Vasilije and the burial spot of his mother, also a holy place and the monastery of train ride Tvrdos where we have an opportunity to taste some great Tvrdos wine. In the end, we will visit • Transportation by a private deluxe Mala Gracanica Complex. Dinner and overnight in Trebinje. (B, D) motorcoach • Wine tasting May 25, Saturday, Day 8 – TREBINJE – ADRIATIC • Parking fees for motor coach A full day at leisure to relax today as we are only a short drive from the Adriatic sea and the • Local hotel taxes incredibly beautiful cities of Herceg Novi, Kotor, Budva, and Dubrovnik. The group can decide • Select International Tours Travel which cities to visit today, perhaps have a swim or just hang out and explore Trebinje. Dinner Portfolio is on your own. Overnight in Trebinje. (B) RATES DO NOT INCLUDE May 26, Sunday, Day 9 – TREBINJE – KOPAONIK • Personal expenses We celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Mala Gracanica Church in Trebinje before driving through • Travel protection - optional and highly Montenegro on a full day journey to Kopaonik where we have dinner and an overnight. Lunch encouraged stop en route. (B, L, D) • Medical insurance May 27, Monday, Day 10 – SERBIAN MONASTIC TREASURES • Any items not specifically mentioned in the listed inclusions Today we visit three Serbian cultural and religious gems. Monastery of Zica, is magnificent, more like a castle surrounded by walls with lovely churches inside the walls. It was built be- • Beverages at meals unless otherwise tween 1205-1208 by the first King of Serbia – Stephan II Nemanjic, who was later crowned in noted this monastery as the first head of the Serbian Church and who was the father of . • $180.00 for gratuities will be added Here Saint Sava became the first Serbian archbishop. We also see the Monastery of Sopo- as a line item to each invoice cani, famous for numerous frescoes and built by Uros I Nemanjic and Studenica, the most • Church donations beautiful of all the monasteries which are dedicated to the Presentation of the Holy Virgin and represents the main church of all Serbian temples. Dinner and overnight at Kopaonik. (B, D) BAGGAGE CHARGES NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST May 28, Tuesday, Day 11 – KOSOVO • Any airline baggage charges. We visit the Serbian Sacred Land of Kosovo, and its most valuable and sacred monasteries • Baggage handling at train stations, Dečani and Pećka Patrijaršija. Dinner and overnight in Kopaonik. (B, L, D) airports, and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person. May 29, Wednesday, Day 12 – OPLENAC – SERBIAN ROYAL TRADITIONS • Any charges incurred due to exces- Today we depart for royal Oplenac and historic located in the beautiful landscape of sive luggage including the cost of an endless meadows and valleys in the heart of Serbia. We see where the Karadjordjevic Dynasty additional baggage vehicle or portage is buried and visit the Royal compound and the church in Oplenac. In Topola we see the place charges. of the First Serbian Uprising by Karadjordje. We have lunch in a traditional rural home and stop for a tour of the Aleksandrovic Winery considered one of the best in Serbia for a tour and wine tasting. We arrive in Belgrade late this afternoon. Dinner is at leisure. (B, L)

May 30, Thursday, Day 13 – BELGRADE A day at leisure in Belgrade or enjoy an optional visit to Vojvodina including , Fruska Gora Monasteries and Novi Sad*. Farewell dinner in the traditional Serbian restaurant Daca with local wine and music. (B, Special Dinner.)

 May 31, Friday, Day 14 – RETURN TO USA (B) Deposits and final payment: A deposit of $500.00 per person by check should ac- We do not reserve specific seats. You may change your seat, provide mileage company the registration form along with your optional travel protection payment if program information and passenger contact information directly with the airlines and a copy of your passport picture page by February 10, 2019. Final payment is once the ticket numbers are received. (approximately three weeks prior to depar- due by March 18, 2019. A late payment fee of $100 will be charged per person ture). All special needs and requests due to medical or dietary restrictions must for all payments received after the final payment date. Please mail your pay- be requested in writing at least 60 days prior to departure. Business class and ment to: Select International Tours, 85 Park Ave., Flemington, NJ 08822 Attn: premium coach seats are available upon request as are add-ons from your home- Evelyn Wavrek , 800-842-4842, [email protected]. town airport. Switching from air and land to land only within 90 days from Your passport must be valid through December 1, 2020. Reser- departure will be charged a $100 service fee and any airline charges. vations will not be processed until we have passport copies. Pric- Pricing: Prices are based on a minimum of 15 passengers traveling & payment es quoted are based on cash payments. Cash prices $1,995.00 Land Por- by cash or check. Prices are based on the current exchange rate of 1.16 USD to tion; $1,056.00 Group Air from LAX; $595.00 single supplement Euro and subject to recalculation. Fuel surcharge and taxes are subject to change (in room by yourself). Credit card prices are 5% higher. at time of final invoicing. Air is subject to change. Single supplement: A limited number of single rooms are available. Prices are Baggage: Each participant is permitted to check (1) suitcase weighing no more than based on two people per room. We do not guarantee room mates but will do our 50 lbs., and one small carry-on bag on the plane. Airline baggage fees are not includ- best to connect you with a possible share. ed. Please check the specific baggage fees on the airline website. Land Only Option: Land only services start and end at the hotels, unless you are Responsibility: By accepting this confirmation, you agree that the Group Lead- able to meet the group at the airport, and do not include airfare. ers and Select International Tours, Inc. have no responsibility for any acts or Tour Cancellation Policy: A $350.00 non-refundable fee will be assessed if omission of the travel suppliers in your itinerary and during your trip. We have the reservation is canceled more than 90 days prior to departure. 90-60 days no special knowledge regarding the financial conditions of the suppliers, unsafe before departure a total of $500.00 is non-refundable. Within 60 days of de- travel conditions, health hazards or weather hazards at locations traveled. We parture all payments are non-refundable regardless of reason for cancel- are not responsible for flight delays or cancellations or any charges incurred lations. All airline tickets are non-refundable once issued. All cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances. Unused portions of the trip are non-refund- must be in writing. Unused portions of the trip are not refundable. We strongly able. For information about destination climate, risks and safety please consult encourage you to purchase Travel Protection Plan. Call or visit our website for the appropriate on line resources. For health information consult the Center details on the cost per person for the Group Deluxe and Cancel For Any Reason for Disease Control and Prevention. You are responsible for checking passport, (CFAR) plans. CFAR is not available in NY State. We encourage all travelers to visa, vaccination or other entry requirements of your destinations. Itineraries purchase a plan at the time of initial deposit. This document contains highlights are subject to change and out of our control. We are not responsible for any of the plans. The plans contain insurance benefits underwritten by the United damaged, lost or stolen articles. We are not responsible for any sickness, injury States Fire Insurance Company. The plans also contain non-insurance Travel As- or death during or after the trip. Travel documents will be mailed out approxi- sistance Services that are provided by an independent organization. Coverages mately 3 weeks before departure. Please review them carefully for any errors. may vary and not all coverage is available in all jurisdictions. See attached travel Shipping & Handling: $15.00 per person - not included in package protection information for details, www.selectinternationaltours.com. price will be added to each invoice. Your invoice will confirm the trip registration. Airline, seating and special requests: The seats are assigned by the airlines.

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