CROATIA’S INCLUDED FEATURES ADRIATIC COAST Accommodations • Three nights in Zagreb, Croatia, at the deluxe Esplanade Zagreb Hotel. • Two nights in Split at the first-class Cornaro Hotel. • Two nights in Hvar at the boutique Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel. • Three nights in Dubrovnik at the deluxe Grand Villa Argentina. Transportation • All boat rides and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfers are included. Activities and Events Experience the diverse, • Informative educational scenic landscapes and the programs presented by local vibrant cultural heritage of experts will enhance your insight Croatia, a treasure trove of into the region. historic cities, pristine • All excursions as outlined in your parkland and mile after mile of program itinerary. sun-drenched Adriatic coast - • Personal VOX listening device line. On a 10-night journey, to hear every word from your expert explore the best of this cross - English-speaking guides. roads of central Europe and the Mediterranean. Visit four cities: the inland • Attend Welcome and Farewell capital of Zagreb; the striking seaside towns of Split and Hvar; and the Receptions and Dinners. walled city of Dubrovnik. Experience the breadth of Croatia’s fairy-tale Extensive Meal Program panoramas, from the misty waterfalls and clear lakes of Plitvice Lakes • Enjoy 10 breakfasts, two lunches National Park to the lovely vineyards and lavender fields of Hvar, where you’ll and four dinners; tea or coffee with indulge in a wine tasting and discover the ancient ruins and landmarks of all meals, plus wine with dinner. Croatia’s past. • Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants . PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently. • Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience. MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS • Elegant hotel accommodations with every modern • Consultation services of a convenience and amenity in four locations. dedicated Passenger Service • Enjoy tours of Croatia’s historic and architecturally stunning cities and Representative prior to departure. towns, from metropolitan Zagreb, to Split, to the Adriatic island town of • Services of an experienced Travel Hvar, to remarkably well-preserved Dubrovnik. Director throughout your stay. • Witness the stunning Dalmatian Coast and experience the history, culture • Tipping of excursion guides and and traditions of Croatia. drivers. • Visit the picturesque Hvar wine country and delight in a wine tasting and • Detailed travel and destination dinner featuring local specialties. information to assist in planning. • Explore four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Plitvice Lakes National Park, • Complimentary travel wallet. Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Stari Grad Plain and the Old City of Dubrovnik. DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT picturesque squares and a 13th-century ESPLANADE ZAGREB HOTEL Depart for Zagreb, Croatia .A arsenal. The town’s theater, opened in Zagreb A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. 1612, is one of the oldest surviving Built in 1925 as a luxurious sanctuary for theaters in Europe. DAY 2 ~ ZAGREB passengers of the equally grand Orient A DAY 8 ~ HVAR Upon arrival, transfer to the Express, the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel Esplanade Zagreb Hotel. Educational Focus: Food and upholds its reputation for impeccable This evening, gather with your fellow Wine of Croatia. service and sumptuously appointed travelers for a Welcome Reception and Excursion: Wine and Stari Grad. accommodations. Zinfandel’s, the hotel’s Dinner, featuring regional wine. Experience a full-day excursion to the fine-dining restaurant, is considered by DAY 3 ~ ZAGREB island of Hvar’s sunshine-soaked wine many to be the best in the country. Educational Focus: Contemporary country, a celebrated area since the Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Croatia. Greeks planted the first vines here in Excursion: Zagreb. Satisfy your the fourth century B.C. Witness the CORNARO HOTEL curiosity about Croatia’s capital city on sweeping Stari Grad Plain, ancient Split a panoramic tour. See the fortified Adriatic settlements and rolling The elegant Cornaro Hotel puts you in vineyards and lavender fields. Indulge Upper Town, a historic center and the center of Split, just steps from in a tasting at a local winery and enjoy a cultural hub, and discover the city’s Diocletian’s Palace and the city’s special Peka dinner. detailed art nouveau architecture. beautiful waterfront. The hotel Admire Zagreb’s iconic landmark, the DAY 9 ~ DUBROVNIK boasts a relaxing Terrace lounge. The 13th-century St. Mark’s Church. Today, transfer to Dubrovnik via boat well-appointed guest rooms include a DAY 4 ~ Z AGREB and a drive along the Adriatic coast. Smart TV, minibar and a desk. Independent Exploration . Enjoy a Arrive in Dubrovnik and check in to the Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. full day at leisure in Zagreb. Grand Villa Argentina. DAY 5 ~ P LITVICE NATIONAL DAY 10 ~ DUBROVNIK ADRIANA HVAR SPA HOTEL PARK /S PLIT Excursion: The Pearl of the Hvar Excursion: Plitvice Lakes National Adriatic. In Dubrovnik, known as the Hvar’s leading spa boutique hotel offers Park. Explore the 16 cascading, crystal Pearl of the Adriatic, e xplore the world-class amenities in a relaxing, blue lakes, the beautiful caves and the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and romantic atmosphere. Guest rooms are spectacular waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes baroque churches, monasteries, designed to complement the soothing National Park, the largest in Croatia, on palaces and fountains on a half-day health benefits of the Sensori SPA. a full-day excursion. Thousands of years walking tour. Walk to the city’s famous Enjoy the rooftop pool. Complimentary of water flowing over limestone and Franciscan Monastery and the Rector’s Wi-Fi is available. chalk formed this serendipitous series Palace, then stroll through Old Town. GRAND VILLA ARGENTINA of natural wonders. Enjoy lunch near DAY 11 ~ DUBROVNIK the area’s lush forests. The day is at your leisure. Dubrovnik This afternoon, continue to Split and Tonight, gather with your fellow A member of the Adriatic Luxury Hotels check in to the Cornaro Hotel. travelers for a Farewell Reception and group, the Grand Villa Argentina leaves DAY 6 ~ SPLIT Dinner. no detail unattended. Built as a private Educational Focus: Croatia’s DAY 12 ~ I N TRANSIT residence, this beachfront getaway has a Seafaring History. Transfer to the Dubrovnik airport for spa, three restaurants, a bar, extensive Excursion: Split. Visit the ancient the return flight to your gateway city. A gardens and a convenient location just harbor of Split and set off on a walking outside the fortified walls of Dubrovnik. NOTE : The information presented is tour. Enjoy a guided visit of Diocletian’s preliminary. Itineraries, included features Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Palace. Built in A.D. 305, it is one of the and schedules are subject to change. Many most famous and historically significant excursions in this program involve an buildings in Croatia. element of walking. Local Flavor: Enjoy a fresh lunch featuring local specialties. ENHANCED PROGRAMMING DAY 7 ~ HVAR Available at an additional cost This morning, cruise to Hvar and check Previous page (top to bottom): Croatian Countryside. On Day 4, enjoy Plitvice National Park in to the Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel. a drive to Hrvatsko Zagorje, Croatia’s scenic Hvar Excursion: Hvar. Enjoy a walking tour north country. Visit Klanjec, its Antun of Hvar, a small island town rich in Augustincic Museum and Gallery, and see the AHI Travel history and culture. Largely designed by International Tower Church of Saint Mary. Continue to the old 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. the Venetians, Hvar is home to a lovely Suite 600 quarter of Kumrovec . Chicago, IL 60631 baroque cathedral, numerous 2017-1.