Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour August 30 - September 11, 2021
Visiting: Zagreb - Pag - Zadar - Sibenik Kornati Archipelago - Krka National Park - Trogir - Split Bol - Hvar – Korcula – Mljet - Dubrovnik/Cavtat Hosted by Robert Jerin
We invite you to join Robert Jerin, noted genealogist and host of our annual Heritage and History filled tours for this custom designed exploration of Zagreb, Croatia and its Middle Dalmatian Coastline. We will explore the capital city, surrounding villages and attractions,. Then head to Zadar with its unique Roman Ruins that reflect the antiquity of the land. There we board our new cruise ship, the ms Mama Marija, our home for 7 nights of cruising the Adriatic. Along the way we will encounter craft artisans and experts dedicated to studying and preserving the rich history, culture and heritage of the region. We’ll visit tiny port towns with thousands of years of history and enjoy the wonderful cuisine of the region that is such a rich blend of the many cultures that have sailed these waters over centuries!
25000 Country Club Blvd / Cleveland, Ohio 44070 (800) - 247- 0060 www.protrav.com We invite you to join this comprehensive tour of Croatia. This will be our 20th organized group trip and a return to the Middle Dalmatia region. We take in the the key highlights and the deep history of the region and its people with an itinerary focused on the Northern Adriatic region of Croatia. We’ll feature visits to key coastal cities and some inland gems along the way to learn of their influence on the Croatian culture. The capital city of Zagreb is our base for the first few days of exploring and sampling the cuisine and products of the country. Robert Jerin (216) 225-6338 Included in your land and sea tour: $3225 12 day Cruise and Tour q Escorted throughout by our experienced host: Robert Jerin (Per Person Double Occupancy -Main Deck) q Private air-conditioned deluxe motor coach for all transfers $3550 Per Person Upper Deck Cabin q Welcome dinner and drink at our Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb Single Hotel Room Supplement: +$29500 q Welcome reception, 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 5 dinners Single Cabin on the ship is +$1500 q Expert local guides, and tour manager Alen for the entire time Add air from your home city to; q Visit the amazing 16 cascading lakes in Plitvice National Park Zagreb, and return from Dubrovnik Airfare available from most major cities and we q Visit the National Archives in Zagreb with trained researchers will shop for your best options q Visit the Island of Pag to see lace making and cheese tastings Stay 2 more nights in Dubrovnik q Regional wines to sample and local snacks in Pag with local touring: $425 per person in a double room q 7 nights on the mv MAMA MARIJA, daily breakfast and lunch q Air conditioned cabins with private facilites, safes, amenities Your Initial Deposit of $400 per person secures your hotel rooms, the 7 night cruise, q On board Hosted experiences, Wifi, sundeck, swim platform and the motor coach tour. q Captain’s Dinner on board while docked in Mljet Harbor Full Payment is due no later than q Fresh fruits, bottled water, beach towels, afternoon tea & coffee 75 days before departure, June 15, 2021 q Wine tasting at the famous Grgich Vineyards in Trstenik R Price is based on current exchange rate Traditional dinner in the Konavle region near Cilipi for those ($1.15 USD/Euro) and is subject to change if the rate on the 2 night extension in Dubrovnik varies by more than 3% at the time of full payment.
Comprehensive Trip cancelation and Travel Insurance available and highly recommended. Cost for this Insurance coverage varies depending on the age of the travelers. Please call for details. For information and reservations, please contact: Michael Benz Professional Travel, Inc. 25000 Country Club Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44070 440-734-8800 1-800-247-0060 x4055 [email protected]
Day - by - Day Itinerary 30AUG Monday - Depart USA/Canada demonstration and learning class near the old market. Begin your journey to Europe today! Most travelers This food and craft market features Croatian artisans will change planes in the US and again in a European and merchants. Dinner at a local Zagreb favorite this gateway city. evening. (B, D)
03SEP Friday - Zagreb to Pag Depart Zagreb head south toward the coast on a Friday morning. This is our chance to visit the world famous Plitvice National Park! Stroll around the cascading Zagreb’s new Franjo Tudjman airport lakes and enjoy the wonderful nature. Then 31AUG Tuesday - Arrive Zagreb visit a favorite of ours, the Those arriving on flights arranged through restaurant at Villa Rubcic. Professional Travel Inc. will be met at the Zagreb Depart the rugged forest airport and transferred to our centrally located hotel, and head to the coast. The Dubrovnik Hotel in Central Zagreb. Free afternoon Cross over to the Island to wander the local area and enjoy activities in the of Pag. Check into the city center Hotel Pagus and main square right in front of the hotel. This evening enjoy a dinner featuring regional specialties. (B, L, D) we rendezvous for an orientation talk and special Welcome Dinner! (D) 04SEP Saturday - ZADAR board the mv Mama Marija Visit Pag with our local guide including the Museum 01SEP Wednesday - Walking tour of Zagreb of Salt, and the Museum of Lace. Then visit Kolan After breakfast we’ll meet a local expert guide for Sirana Gligora, to see how they produce cheese and a walking tour of the city. The Upper Town with its afterwards, try some cheese and prosciutto with local famous St. Marks church sporting the Croatian Crest wine, bread and olive oil. In the afternoon, head for on its colorful roof top. Evening free in the capitol the town of NIN and its famous church from the 1100s city. (B, L) where Croatians Kings were crowned. We then reach Zadar this evening to board our chartered cruise ship and join the reception on board followed by a welcome dinner and our first overnight on board. (B, Snack, D)
Our route on our small ship, the mv MAMA MARIJA
02SEP Thursday - Planned visit; Croatian Archives A day dedicated to assisting with family research with the professional at the Croatian Archives. This afternoon we are offering an optional cooking Sibenik, the first town on the coast settled by Croatians
05Sep Sunday - Zadar to Sali Walking tour of Zadar in the morning. Zadar’s historical center is a compact pedestrian zone, perfect to explore on foot and admire the old walls built in 16th century by Venetians as a defense from Turks. You will see 16th century Port Gate where the Venetian lion (symbol of Venice) still guards the entrance, also see the Square of the 5 Wells, church of St. Donat, Roman Forum (1st century BC) and the biggest cathedral in Dalmatia - St. Anastasia Cathedral.
07SEP Tuesday - Sibenik – Trogir – Split In the morning we start sailing to Trogir, stop on the way for a swim. Lunch on-board, and in afternoon we arrive in Trogir. Free time in Trogir and in the afternoon depart to Split. Walking tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, L)
Dalmatia begins here, Zadar is home to Roman ruins and a modern Sea Organ. The town of Sali on the Island of Dugi Otok (Long Island) is a lovely town where sail boaters dock. Lunch on board, departure from Zadar with swim stop and sail to Sali for an overnight. (B, L)
06SEP Monday - Sali to Sibenik Morning sail through the entrance to National Park Kornati which has more than 140 islands with numerous coves and crystal clear waters. Stop for swimming with “en-route” on-board lunch. We continue to National Park Krka with its magnificent karstic beauty and waterfalls, continue by road to join the ship in Sibenik for overnight. (B, L) 08SEP Wednesday - Split, Bol, Hvar Morning departure from Split to Bol said to have the best beach in Croatia for a swim. The Golden Horn is 11SEP Saturday - Dubrovnik/Cavtat a vast, golden pebble beach some 530 meters long, Optional Extension - add 2 nights in Dubrovnik! it is quite unique as it changes shape and position depending on the winds. Continue sailing to the island of Hvar with unique cultural and historical heritage. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hvar, town with the first public theatre in Europe (older than Shakespeare’s Theatre, the Franciscan Monastery and many more historic sights. Evening in Hvar free to explore and dine at one of the local family restaurants. (B, L)
09SEP Thursday - Hvar, Korcula, Mljet After breakfast departure to Korcula. Early afternoon arrival in the port. Lunch on board. Korcula is the The rest of our group will head to the beautiful Hotel acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Croatia in nearby Cavtat for a two night stay alongside Polo. Walking tour will take you through narrow, the Adriatic. Cavtat, a half hour boat ride from cobbled streets and will include visit to the majestic Dubrovnik, is a lovely town with one of Croatia’s best Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. Continue hotels. Enjoy a relaxing open day in this right sized sailing to island Mljet where the Captain of the ship port city and our wonderful views overlooking the will host us for dinner on board. (B, L, D) Adriatic! (B)
10SEP Friday - Mljet to Dubrovnik 12SEP Sunday - Cavtat Konavle Excursion Morning tour inside Mljet National Park, where you Enjoy a leisurely seaside morning before we head will enjoy a beautiful walk around the Great and the Small Lake. Lunch on board. Head to Grgich Winery, center of the famous American wine producer in Trstenik. In the afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, a famous UNESCO’s World
inland to visit the art shop AR ATELIER to meet the owner and artist Antonia Rusković Radonić in the town of Gruda. Here we’ll learn how silk worms are raised and learn how to make silk thread. Then we explore Heritage City. Begin a walking tour of old Dubrovnik the fertile Konavle region and finish the day at an including entrances to Rector’s Palace and Franciscan ancient former olive oil press mill. Later this evening Monastery with its Pharmacy. In the evening enjoy we enjoy a traditional dinner at the rustic Konavle local wine as we dine at one of numerous local restaurant, Mlinica Sapro near Cilipi. Back to Cavtat to restaurants in Dubrovnik – Farewell dinner (B, L, D) enjoy the sunset. (B, D) 11SEP Saturday - Dubrovnik/Cavtat 13SEP Monday - Dubrovnik Airport. Some of our group will fly back today. Depart after An early morning transfer to the nearby Dubrovnik breakfast. Expect an early morning transfer directly to airport for flights home or to the next European the Dubrovnik airport for your flight home. B adventure! Terms and Conditions FULL PAYMENT IS DUE June 15 2021. 7. Insurance. While every effort is made to ensure that baggage is properly handled and 1. Because airline space is limited at special group rates, we urge your deposit of U.S.D. $400 that the cancellation charges to you are kept to a minimum, Professional Travel cannot per person as soon as possible. After all airline group space is gone, fares are subject to in- be held responsible for damages, loss or theft of luggage or personal belongings. You crease. Minimum of 20 passengers will be needed to operate this tour at the advertised price. may secure a policy for baggage insurance, as well as insurance against sickness or Prices are subject to change if the Euro varies by more than 3% at time of final payment. accident, or trip cancellation and interruption insurance through Professional Travel. 2. Baggage Allowance: Free airline baggage allowance is two bags per person in addition Important terms concerning pre-existing medical conditions, which are not covered, are to a carry-on piece. However, the tour operator has requested that there be a limit of 1 described in the insurance brochure which will be sent for your review. large suitcase at 50 pounds per person due to space restrictions aboard the motorcoach 8. Air Fare Facts: Air fares quoted in this brochure are subject to change without notice and airlines weight allowances. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS INCURRED FOR LOSS OF and are based on fares in effect at the time of printing. Late bookings can be accepted OR DAMAGE TO BAGGAGE OR ANY PERSONAL BELONGINGS. TRAVEL BAGGAGE at slightly higher fares. Should there be an announced increase (by the airline) in the air INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED AND AVAILABLE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL. fare, Professional Travel will contact passengers who will then be given the opportunity 3. Passport Requirements: A valid passport is required of all tour participants. A U.S.. to pay for the air fare in full and be ticketed to avoid the increase. Airline surcharges and passport is valid for 10 years. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months following fees if increased will be passed on to the client. your return to the United States. To apply for passports you can contact either your local 9. Revisions: A handling fee of U.S.D. $30.00 per transaction will be charged for any passport office, Clerk of the District, or County Court. Professional Travel will be happy to alteration or revision. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of departure help you obtain the necessary forms. will be treated as a cancellation and new booking; regular cancellation fees apply. 4. Tour Price Excludes: Airport Departure Taxes, customs user fees, passports, all visa fees, 10. Responsibility Clause: Professional Travel Inc., Cleveland, Ohio (hereinafter referred optional tours, telephone, telex, fax and telegram charges, excess baggage charges, sundry to as “the Company”) is responsible to you in making arrangements for the tour services tips, laundry, beverages and food not on the regular table d’hôte menu (these items will be offered in this brochure, including transportation, sightseeing and hotel accommodations. billed to you before leaving the hotel, or restaurant), portage at U.S./Canada airports and The carriers, hotels and other suppliers providing tour services are independent contractors all other items of a personal nature. Service charges at hotels and restaurants are prepaid. and are not agents, employees or servants of or joint ventures with the Company. All cer- Travel Insurance is not included. tificates and other travel documents for tour services issued by the Company are subject 5. Refund and Unused or Amended Tour Arrangements: Unused hotel accommodations, to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers and to the laws of the countries tour features or services are non-refundable, nor exchangeable for other accommodations, in which services are supplied. If the services included on the tour cannot be supplied services or features. Should there be any reason to change features of the tour for the or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of the Company, the group, any additional expenses will be charged to the tour members. If a change becomes Company will arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any resulting additional necessary for any reason, hotels substituted will be the equivalent of those shown. Single expenses will be payable by tour participants and any resulting savings will be refunded room available at a supplemental charge. by the Company to tour participants. The Company reserves the right to make changes 6. Cancellation Penalties: If you cancel your reservation, your right to receive a refund is in the itinerary whenever the Company deems it necessary to the comfort, convenience limited as set forth in the following schedules. All requests for refunds must be sent to us or safety of the tour participants, and to cancel a tour at any time. If the Company cancels in writing. Charges for cancellation of the tour will be assessed by the participating airlines, a tour, it shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of all monies paid to the Com- tour operators, and hotels as follows: pany by the tour participant. The tour participant agrees that neither the Company nor After deposit...... U.S. $50.00 per person Robert Jerin shall be liable for any damages, loss (including personal injury, death and 90-61 days prior to departure ...... U.S. $400 per person, plus air fare property loss) or expenses occasioned by any act or omission of any supplier providing 60-45 days prior to departure ...... U.S. $1000 per person, plus air fare tour services or of any other person. No person, other than an authorized representative 44-30 days prior to departure ...... U.S. $2500.00 per person, plus air fare of the Company by a document in writing, is authorized to vary any term or condition 29 days or less prior to departure ...... 100% Penalty and No Refund. in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions. Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after Based on current Exchange Rate of 1.15 $US/Euro. Subject to change should currency the tour. change by 3% or more. PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL, INC. 25000 Country Club Blvd / Cleveland, Ohio 44070 (800) - 247-0060 / (440) - 734 - 8800 x4055 www.protrav.com
Cruise and Tour through the Cultures of Croatia with Bob Jerin August 31 - September 11, 2021
I am enclosing my deposit of $______($400 per person required) as reservation for this tour. I have read and understand the above tour conditions. PASSPORT REQUIRED. Please print your name(s) as they appear on your passport and include a copy of the picture page. Your personal and/or bank check welcome. If paying by Credit Card please circle: Visa, Discover, Mastercard, Amex
Full Name(s) as it appears on your passport:______Address: ______City/State/Zip: ______Home Phone: __(______)______E-Mail Address______Alternate Phone: _(______)______[ ] Double Room (Rooming with)______ADD 2 night Dubrovnik packakge? ______Single Room [ ] Single Room but willing to share [ ] My City of Departure is: ______Credit Card #: ______Expiration Date: ______CID#:______Name on Credit Card: ______Signature Required: ______Emergency Contact Name & Phone:______[ ] I am interested in purchasing travel insurance -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To cover pre-existing condition, purchase insurance at the time of deposit. Insurance once purchased is a non-refundable item. Please call for pricing [ ] I do not wish to purchase insurance. (Insurance prices are subject to change)