Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour July 14 - July 30, 2021 Hosted by Robert Jerin OPATIJA Visiting: Opatija - Istria - Krk Island - Rab - Zadar Kornati Archipelago - Trogir - Split - Karlovac - Bukovlje - Vivodina - Zagreb 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 Northern Croatia and its Istrian Pennisula. The Austrain Hungarian influence of Opatija is in contrast to the Venetian infuenced islands we will explore while cruising the Adriatic this upcoming July 2021. Along the way we will encounter craft artisans and experts dedicated to studying and preseerving the rich history, culture and heritage of the region. We’ll visit tiny port towns with thousands of years of history, some that pre-date Roman history and enjoy the cuisine of the region that is such a rich blend of the many cultures that have sailed these waters. MOTOVUN 25000 Country Club Blvd / Cleveland, Ohio 44070 (800) - 247- 0060 www.protrav.com We invite you to join this comprehensive tour of Croatia. Hvar Stari Grad This will be our 15th orgainzed group trip and a return to the Istria 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 visit key coastal cities of the region and learn of their influence on the Croatian culture. The capital city of Zagreb is our base for the last 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: $3500 14 day Cruise and Tour $3825 per person Upper Deck Cabin q Escorted throughout by our experienced host: Robert Jerin (Per Person Double Occupancy -Main Deck) q 00 Private air-conditioned deluxe motor coach for all transfers Single Hotel Room Supplement: +$545 q Welcome dinner and drink at our Hotel Bristol in Opatija Single Cabin on the ship is +$1500 q Welcome reception, 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 3 dinners Add air from your home city to; q Expert local guides, and tour manager Alen for the entire time Zagreb, Ljubljana, Trieste or Venice q Regional wines to sample and local snacks in Motovun and return from Zagreb q 7 nights aboard the new mv MARKAN cruise ship Airfare available from most major cities and we will shop for your best options, Transfers q Air conditioned cabins with private facilites, safes, amenities included to and from Zagreb Airport. q On board Hosted experiences Wifi, sundeck, swim platform Your Initial Deposit of $400 per person q Captain’s Dinner on board while docked in Trogir Harbor secures your hotel rooms, the 7 night cruise q Lunch with local specialities and live music at Licko Lesce and the motor coach tour q Full Payment is due no later than Traditional Village picnic party in Bukovlje 75 days before departure, q Wine tasting and lunch event in Vivodina May 1, 2021 q Visit the Kumrovec Ethno village recreating life in Zagorje Price is based on current exchange rate q Farewell dinner at our Hotel in Zagreb ($1.12 USD/Euro) and is subject to change if the rate 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 Croatian Glagolitic Script [email protected] Day - by - Day Itinerary Wednesday July 14 green promenades, bare rocky wilderness, tiny islands and Depart USA and Canada for European Gateways hundreds of hidden bays and beaches. Evening at leisure to enjoy numerous cafes and restaurants alongside the buzzing Thursday July 15 waterfront. Overnight in docked in the town of Krk. B, L (Arrive in one of these airports: ZAGREB, LJUBLJANA, TRIESTE, VENICE. We will arrange a meeting and transfer to Opatija, where we check in to the Grand Hotel in the center of Opatija. Welcome dinner at hotel, overnight Opatija. D Friday July 16 OPATIJA - ROVINJ – MOTOVUN - OPATIJA Morning walk tour of Opatija to learn more about its rich history and enjoy mix of Venetians, secession, baroque, gothic and other styles - all perfectly incorporated in elegant atmosphere which made Opatija one of the most popular destinations for sightseeing in Croatia since the 19th century Krk when the Habsburgs turned it into one of Europe’s most popular destinations where nobles and aristocrats enjoyed in moments of peace …. Impressively decorated parks and gardens, long Sunday July 18 promenades, remarkable centuriesold Austrian villas, beautiful KRK ISLAND - RAB ISLAND beaches and the warm climate and Maiden with a seagull which After breakfast on board, we cruise towards Rab island, known is today a symbol of Opatija. After nice walk, board your bus as the “Island of Love”. Stroll through the town encircled by for a half day tour to Istria – the largest Croatian peninsula. medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches, palaces, First stop is city of Rovinj with its magical old town - one of stone streets and ancient facades. Enjoy the “gallery” on the the best known Croatian panorama point. Lunch in a typical streets and squares where local artists display their works, and trattoria - family run restaurant. Rovinj is one of the most be sure to try the famous “Rapska torta“ cake, it is a must. If developed seaside resorts in Croatia, offering a whole range time allows walk up to Kamenjak hill to enjoy the magnificent of opportunities to visitors in a picturesque ambience of the sunset. Overnight docked in the town of Rab. B, L ancient town, surrounded by luxuriant pine forests. City tour in duration of 1.5 hour and transfer to Motovun –mediaval city Monday July19 located on the top of the hill. Wine tasting before going back to RAB ISLAND – ZADAR Opatija. Dinner on own arrangement, overnight Opatija. (B, L, wine tasting) Saturday July 17 OPATIJA - KRK ISLAND After breakfast we head to the harbor front to meet the crew and then board our ship for a 1PM departure. Enjoy a lunch on board followed by a swimming stop in the crystal clear sea en route to Krk island - the largest of the Croatian islands. Krk has immense variety in its villages large and small, gentle Zadar Morning cruise from Rab towards Zadar along the coast of Pag island with a swimming stop on the tiny MAUN Island. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, which was for centuries the metropolis of Dalmatia, and today is the centre of the region. Zadar is rich in cultural heritage of world importance visible on every step. See the Roman forum dating to the 1st century AD, the church KATARINA LINES DELUXE SHIP of St. Donatus dating to the 9th century AD – the most famous Medieval basilica and the symbol of the city, the mighty city walls with representative Port and Land gates from the 16th – Croatian taverns and restaurants that offer a wide range of century AD, and numerous palaces, villas. The town is full of typical Dalmatian specialties. Enjoy your explorations of this great restaurants mostly in the centre. Of special interest is the classic town then return to the ship for tonight’s Captain`s famous Zadar ‘Sea Organ’, unique in the world along with the dinner served on board. Overnight in the picturesque Trogir nearby “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight harbour. (B, L, CD) in the port of Zadar. B Tuesday July 20 ZADAR - KORNATI/VODICE Morning departure for the National Park Kornati, which consists of around 90 islands, islets and rock outcroppings. In addition to the many islands, the ‘dry land’ part includes only ¼ of the surface area of the park, while the rest belongs to the marine ecosystem. Enjoy the ruins of the ancient Ilyrian fortress, Roman villas, old Christian church of St Mary, medieval fortresses and settlements which enrich the islands’ heritage, and the reefs here are sometimes as steep as 100m deep in the sea. Afterwards we continue to Vodice, a typical Trogir small Dalmatian town, where we will overnight on board our vessel. Enjoy your evening at one of the beautiful terraces Friday July 23 and abundant restaurants or simply enjoy walking along TROGIR – SPLIT the beautiful beaches of this pretty Dalmatian coastal town. Our final destination is situated near Trogir, giving us ample time Overnight in Vodice. B, L for swimming and sunbathing in one of the bays of the Čiovo peninsula or on Šolta island in the little village Stomorska. In Wednesday July 21 the afternoon hours, we continue our cruise to Split, enjoying VODICE - KRKA WATERFALLS/PRIMOŠTEN the breath-taking view of the Split Riviera. Split is a city under Enjoy the beautiful view of the Krka River Canyon while UNESCO protection, and the historical richness and beauty of cruising towards the town of Primošten. After lunch, you will this centuries-old place reach out to local residents and visitors wonder at the stunning natural beauty and waterfalls of the alike. Upon arrival, we recommend a walk through the old city Krka National Park. Enjoy your evening in this fascinating, centre, the 1700 years old Diocletian’s Palace and other places picturesque small town. This is the place to taste the unique of interest in this city. Split is Croatia’s second largest city and local wines, for which this town is known.