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Best of Croatia and Slovenia Best of Croatia and Slovenia Your itinerary Start Location Visited Location Plane End Location Cruise Train Over night Ferry Day 1 landscapes. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. Welcome to Zagreb Hotel - Lyra Embark on an off-the-beaten track discovery of Croatia. The capital city of Zagreb is your springboard to an enchanting journey through what was once a troubled Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner region and is today a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Meet your Travel Day 7 Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive. Admire Historic Trogir and on to Split Today, we visit the walled island of Trogir with a Local Specialist. The stone town is Hotel - Canopy by Hilton City Centre connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges and will delight lovers of art, and Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque architecture. We Included Meals - Welcome Reception continue our journey to Split, where we'll join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing Day 2 tour and Dive Into Culture when we visit Diocletian's Palace, built for the Journey to Lakeside Bled emperor's retirement. Spend the evening on your own, or join an Optional Experience to enjoy traditional Dalmatian flavours. Spend the morning exploring Zagreb with a Local Specialist before travelling through romantic landscapes to the lakeside resort town of Bled, where we'll stay Hotel - Atrium the next two nights. Included Meals - Breakfast Hotel - Park Day 8 Included Meals - Breakfast Split Your Way Day 3 Delve into centuries of heritage on this free day in Split. Consider a full-day Discover Enchanting Bled Optional Experience to one of the Dalmatian islands. Ascend the bell tower for magnificent views of the sprawling terracotta roofs and white marble façades that Spend today exploring this magnificent setting on your terms, but not before edge on to the Adriatic or savour the city's delicious gastronomy at cafés tucked sailing on Lake Bled's crystal-clear waters to Bled Island to view its Church of the away in hidden lanes. Assumption. This evening, at our Be My Guest experience, savour local Slovenian flavours as you Connect With Locals at a traditional dinner with a local family. Included Meals - Breakfast Day 9 Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Continue to Dubrovnik Day 4 Onwards to Ljubljana and Opatija The impressive walls of Dubrovnik beckon, but not before we stop to admire the extraordinary walled city of Ston, with its dramatic views and laid-back fishing We leave the beauty of Bled behind for one of Europe's smallest capitals. Embark village atmosphere. Dive Into Culture and visit Europe's oldest salt pans where on an orientation tour of Ljubljana this morning, admiring its Old Town, bridges you'll hear how salt has been harvested here since ancient times. We continue to and castle. We continue to the seaside resort of Opatija. Dubrovnik this evening. Hotel - Amadria Park Royal Hotel - Lapad Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 5 Day 10 Enjoy a Day in Pula and Rovinj Explore Iconic Dubrovnik Start your day with a visit to the coastal city of Pula on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula. Tread in the footsteps of Lord Byron and George Bernard Shaw, who were A visit to the 1st century arena with a Local Specialist will unravel the city's intoxicated by the allure of Dubrovnik. With your Local Specialist, you'll embark historical role as a strategic location for the Romans, Ostrogoths, Venetians and on a Small Group Sightseeing tour past the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain Allied Forces in World War II. Later, we head to the fishing port of Rovinj, where we and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, before spending time on your wander through the Old Town and witness it's Mediterranean influences. Return own. As the first half of your journey comes to an end, a Farewell Dinner bids to Opatija for some free time. See the statuesque nymph, her hand outstretched goodbye to some guests, while you prepare for your cruise encounter. to cradle a seagull as a symbol of this region, and admire the belle-époque architecture. Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast Farewell Dubrovnik Day 6 Off to Stunning Plitvice Our time together comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. The extraordinary natural beauty of Plitvice takes centre stage today as we embark on a guided walking tour. Admire the cascade of spectacular waterfalls Included Meals - Breakfast and crystal-clear waters reflecting green, grey and blue against the lush All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel Adult Price: €49.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 subject to change. Traditional Slovenian Village Experience Come with us on a journey to Radovljica, a well-preserved medieval alpine village with houses dating from the 15th and 16th century. Enjoy a meal at a traditional Slovenian Inn, where you'll be entertained by local musicians and see the famous living gingerbread museum, where you can admire AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 staff producing red traditional hearts. Jewel of the Adriatic A memorable day trip to one of the most scenic islands in the Croatian Adult Price: €53.00* archipelago. Embark on a boat ride from Split harbour to explore Brac * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and island with our Local Specialist. You'll visit the resort town of Bol, see the subject to change. iconic Golden Horn (Zlatni Rat) Beach and taste freshly-produced olive oil at a historic mill. We then sail back over the Adriatic on our return to Split. Note: This experience is weather dependent. In the case of rough seas, an alternative day trip will be offered on the mainland. Adult Price: €75.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Truffle Hunt and Istrian Dinner Take a scenic drive with our Local Specialist through Istria to the iconic subject to change. Motovun region, where we'll hear about the significance and decadence of truffles and assist a local farmer on a real life truffle-hunting experience. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a light dinner of Istrian specialities, with dishes featuring truffles found during our experience. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Adult Price: €75.00* Sunset Cruise And Dinner * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Our sunset cruise takes us along the spectacular Dalmatian coast to one of subject to change. the secluded bays where we'll enjoy a delicious local dinner with drinks. To complete the evening, we'll cruise outside the old city walls and explore the beautiful illuminated city of Dubrovnik, before returning by coach to our hotel. This optional is weather dependent and may not be available on all departures and on occasion the cruise may sail in the bay only. AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Adult Price: €62.00* Traditional Konoba Dinner If you want to truly experience Dalmatian cuisine, a dinner in a traditional * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and stone basement 'konoba' is the best choice. You'll select from a variety of subject to change. seafood or meats accompanied by Dalmatian wines and typical live music, which will add a traditional touch to your journey on the Croatian Adriatic coastline. Adult Price: €55.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Agritourism Experience subject to change. We'll take a scenic drive outside Dubrovnik, past Adriatic panoramas and green Konavle fields, to visit the fertile valley and agricultural backbone of the region. In the midst of this beautiful landscape, we'll visit a local family- run mill, where flour has been milled for more than 500 years to learn about their traditions and local costume. A delightful tasting experience of AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 their olive oil, wine and other refreshments is also in store! Krka Waterfalls and Sibenik Adult Price: €42.00* We'll discover UNESCO-listed treasures, including St Jacob’s Cathedral in the historic town of Šibenik, before travelling into the Croatian countryside to * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and gaze over the Krka River as it tumbles 242 metres seaward. Our Local subject to change. Specialist will bring this postcard-like scenery to life, as flourishing native flora and fauna surround seven tranquil and pristine waterfalls on this visit to one of Croatia's most popular national parks. Best of Croatia and Slovenia Your itinerary Start Location Visited Location Plane End Location Cruise Train Over night Ferry Day 1 landscapes. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. Welcome to Zagreb Hotel - Lyra Embark on an off-the-beaten track discovery of Croatia. The capital city of Zagreb is your springboard to an enchanting journey through what was once a troubled Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner region and is today a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Meet your Travel Day 7 Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive. Admire Historic Trogir and on to Split Today, we visit the walled island of Trogir with a Local Specialist. The stone town is Hotel - Canopy by Hilton City Centre connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges and will delight lovers of art, and Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque architecture. We Included Meals - Welcome Reception continue our journey to Split, where we'll join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing Day 2 tour and Dive Into Culture when we visit Diocletian's Palace, built for the Journey to Lakeside Bled emperor's retirement.
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