Western Balkans Discovery

Western Balkans Discovery 7 days | Zagreb to Dubrovnik

COACH TOUR: From the Croatian Church of St Donatus, which dates back What's Not Included to the 9th century BC capital of Zagreb, cross the border • International flights and visas. Note: • Split - learn the secrets of UNESCO-listed into Slovenia to uncover the fairy This tour travels through Bosnia and Diocletian's Palace and enjoy a drink in tale beauty of Bled in the Julian Hertzegovnia - please see day 5 of our one of Split's many charming bars and Trip Notes for further details relating to Alps and visit the pretty city of restaurants visa requirements for this section of the Ljubljana, before venturing back • Dubrovnik - enjoy a free day in Croatia's trip into Croatia to see the beautiful most famous city, which you can spend • Entrance fees to sites other than those exploring the narrow streets or admiring Plitvice Lakes, the pre-Romanesque listed the city walls church of St. Donatus in Zadar and • Tip for your tour leader. We recommend • Korcula - join an optional excursion to the coastal Split and Dubrovnik. you allow EUR 3–5 per day, per traveller. island of Korcula, the birthplace of famous Tipping is an entirely personal gesture explorer Marco Polo HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS What's Included COVID SAFE GUIDE Trip Highlights • Breakfast daily and 6 hotel dinners • Zagreb - tour the Croatian capital and see • 6 nights 3 star hotels ITINERARY highlights including St Mark's Church and • Guided sightseeing of Zagreb, Ljubljana, Zagreb Cathedral in the fortified Upper Plitvice lakes, Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik. Day 1 : Zagreb Wednesday. Welcome to Zagreb and the Town Commentary will be given in English and start of your holiday. Included transfer for the • Bled - admire the stunning alpine scenery possibly one other language for other airport to your hotel in the city. The remains of Lake Bled in the Julien Alps and stay in members of your group of the day offer free time for you to head out the tranquil town of the same name • Escorted by an English speaking Croatian and explore this beautiful city which marks • Ljubljana - uncover some of the main Tour Leader the crossroad between the Adriatic coast and attractions in Slovenia's capital city, from • Specialist local guides at some sites Central Europe. Overnight - Zagreb (D) the Three Bridges to Robba's Fountain • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and and the open-air market departure transfer on day 7 • Plitvice Lakes - explore the vast • Entrance fees to Plitvice lakes, underground cave system and admire Diocletian’s Palace in Split and the some of the beautiful lakes and waterfalls Cathedral in Dubrovnik within the national park • All relevant transport and transfers and • Zadar - see the famous Roman ruins transportation in private A/C vehicles including the ancient Forum and the

Western Balkans Discovery - 7 days updated on 30-09-2021 12:27:01 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Western Balkans Discovery

Western Balkans Discovery

Day 2 : Zagreb & Bled Later continue onto the Plitvice Lakes region We tour the UNESCO listed old city with for the afternoon. This 20-km long karst cave its towering fortress wall and enter the system with its web of underground passages, Dubrovnik Cathedral, built in Roman Baroque galleries and chambers is the largest karst architectural style. Overnight - Dubrovnik (B, cave open for visitation in all of Europe. Walk D) around the wooden promenades this evening and enjoy the magnificent views over the Day 6 : Dubrovnik & Korcula waters with its 16 clear blue lakes that cascade Today is yours to spend at leisure in into 92 waterfalls. Overnight - Plitvice Lakes Dubrovnik or you can join in optional (B, D) excursions to the island of Korcula. If you choose to go to Korcula there will be a stop Zagreb - Bled. We start the day with a Day 4 : Roman Ruins of Zadar in one of the well-known wine cellars of the sightseeing tour of the nation's capital. We & Split Peljesac peninsula to sample local wine on the will make our way to the fortified Upper way back. Overnight - Dubrovnik (B, D) Town (the city’s historical centre), passing St Mark’s Church with its stunning multi- Day 7 : Dubrovnik coloured tiled roof, the Croatian National Tuesday. Today your tour of Croatia comes to Theatre, University and Zagreb Cathedral, an end. After breakfast and hotel check-out a with its towering Gothic spires. departure transfer will take you to Dubrovnik airport. (B)

This afternoon we continue to the beautiful town of Bled in the Julian Alps – famous HOTELS for its thermal lake. As one of the most Plitvice - Zadar - Split. Today we make our Highlighted below are some of the hotels picturesque alpine resorts in the world, the way to the Dalmatian Coast, to the city of which we frequently use on this tour, though beauty of Bled is the stuff of fairytales with a Zadar. Upon arrival we take a guided tour of we reserve the right to substitute these whimsical church and wishing bell set upon an the 2nd century BC Roman Forum and see hotels to ones of a similar standard. island in the middle of an emerald glacial lake the 9th Century pre-Romanesque church of Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your and surrounded by gorgeous snow-capped St. Donatus. In the afternoon we continue our confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival peaks. journey to Split, where we explore the city information. Overnight - Bled (B, D) including learning the secrets of the UNESCO- Hotel International Day 3 : Ljubljana & Plitvice listed Diocletian’s Palace and its cellars. Lakes Spend the evening at leisure discovering the While situated in the capital’s buzzing sights and delights of Split. Overnight - Split business centre as part of a large modern (B, D) complex, Hotel International is just a short walk away from Zagreb’s Old Town, making Day 5 : Split & Dubrovnik it ideal for business and leisure travellers alike. This 4-star property boasts spacious newly-refurbished guest rooms, benefiting from air-conditioning, en-suite facilities and complimentary WiFi. Hotel facilities include an in-house restaurant and lounge bar, plus a coffee shop and casino. Travellers that like Bled - Ljubljana - Plitvice. After breakfast we to keep fit on holiday can take advantage of drive to Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital and the hotel’s fitness centre. take part in a guided tour of the old city. We'll see the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Split - Dubrovnik. Leaving Split we drive south Hall, Robba’s Fountain and visit the colourful along the Dalmatian coastline, crossing the open-air central Market, selling beautifully Neum Corridor of Bosnia and Herzegovnia smoked cheeses, meats and fresh fruit and (see info related to Neum Corridor border vegetables. Nibble your way around! crossing procedures in our Trip Notes) to Dubrovnik - the Jewel in the nation's crown.

Western Balkans Discovery - 7 days updated on 30-09-2021 12:27:01 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Western Balkans Discovery

Western Balkans Discovery

Hotel Astoria bathroom cosmetics. Guests have the choice PRICES / DATES 2021 of enjoying breakfast from their rooms or Part of Best Western's Premier range, at Cardo Restaurant, which serves a choice Date Twin Share Single the elegant Hotel Astoria offers a high of Mediterranean and international dishes 07 Jul CAD 2,245 CAD 3,495 level of comfort and style, fitting with the for lunch and dinner. Meanwhile the City 21 Jul CAD 2,245 CAD 3,495 brand. Guests can choose from a variety of Bar serves cocktails and hot drinks. The 18 Aug CAD 2,245 CAD 3,495 different sizes of room, each offering plush, Filomena Wellness&Spa centre features an 25 Aug CAD 2,245 CAD 3,495 attractive furniture and a range of modern indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room, 15 Sep CAD 2,245 CAD 3,495 amenities, including a minibar and satellite and in the evening guests can enjoy live 22 Sep CAD 2,245 CAD 3,495 TV. The hotel's Ragusa restaurant has a music at the Platinum Casino – the largest of great ambiance and serves a wonderful its kind in Dalmatia and open 24 hours a day. selection of local and international dishes. The accommodation is conveniently located just 300m from the train station and offers free parking for guests.

Hotel Lero The elegant Hotel Lero is a spacious accommodation that offers free WiFi to all Jezero Hotel of its guests and has an onsite salon as well as a massage parlour. The air-conditioned Nestled in the heart of Plitvice Lakes rooms are comfortable and stylish, ensuring National Park, Jezero Hotel is the perfect that guests have a wonderful night's sleep. base for any overnight stay in this stunning The hotel's bar is the perfect location for a locale. The property offers a selection of leisurely drink before dinner, which can be guest rooms and suites, and while the hotel taken in either of the two restaurants and interior is modern in design, the building has consists of local and international dishes. A been constructed to sit perfectly amongst buffet breakfast is served each morning. The the natural surroundings. A short walk away hotel is situated just minutes from the beach is Kozjak – the park’s largest lake. Hotel and 20 minutes on foot from the Old Town. amenities include an in-house restaurant and lobby bar, a night club and complimentary spa facilities including a gym, whirpool massage and two Finnish saunas. There’s also a small gift shop on site, plus room service and free WiFi.

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The 'Twin Share' price is per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. Hotel Atrium The 'Solo Room' price is applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party As the only 5-star hotel in Split, you cannot cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons go wrong with this luxurious property. The rooms are elegantly furnished in in a room. Solo Rooms can also be neutral tones and are sound-proofed for booked by any other person wanting the a comfortable night’s sleep and provide comfort and privacy of their own room. complimentary bathrobes, slippers and