Bryant University Alumni Office presents… Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast featuring Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Istrian Peninsula and Lake Bled August 15 – 26, 2019 Collette Must-See Culinary Experiences Inclusions Inclusions Visit Europe’s oldest Spend three nights in Visit a local family for pharmacy at Dubrovnik’s Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of dinner in the Konavle Franciscan Monastery. the Adriatic." region outside Dubrovnik. Stroll through Split and Explore Opatija, Sample farm-to-table see the famous "Croatia’s Riviera,” a delicacies of the Istrian Diocletian’s Palace. retreat for Habsburg Peninsula during dinner Experience old-world Monarchs. at a local restaurant. charm with a Pletna boat Experience the wonder of ride to the picturesque 16 cascading lakes at island in the center of Croatia's Plitvice Lakes Lake Bled. National Park. Highlights: Dubrovnik, Choice On Tour, Cilipi Family-Style Dinner, Split, Diocletian's Palace, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Opatija, Istrian Peninsula, Farm-to-Table Dinner, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Pletna Boat Ride, Zagreb Day 1: Thursday, August 15, 2019 Day 3: Saturday, August 17, 2019 Overnight Flight Join us and explore Dubrovnik Join a local guide on a Croatia and the countries of the tour of “Old Dubrovnik,” a UNESCO Adriatic. This is a “must see” region World Heritage site. Visit the filled with ancient cities, medieval Franciscan Monastery, where architecture, intriguing cultures, Europe’s oldest pharmacy resides, and rolling hills and stunning coastal see Dubrovnik’s many historical sites, scenery. from Rector’s Palace to the City Day 2: Friday, August 16, 2019 Walls. This afternoon, it’s your Dubrovnik, Croatia - Tour Begins choice! Join a local expert in Your tour begins in the medieval city Dubrovnik’s Old Town harbor for a of Dubrovnik. Get to know your cruise* with magnificent views of the fellow travelers during a welcome medieval city walls before visiting dinner this evening. (D) nearby Lokrum Island where you can swim, marvel at exotic plants or take a walk with peacocks -OR- receive a cultures and empires that have left ticket to access the walls that contain their mark here. (B) the old city of Dubrovnik and gain a Day 5: Monday, August 19, 2019 different perspective on this Dubrovnik - Split Savor stunning sea remarkable place (this choice gives views as you travel up the winding you more leisure time to explore the coastal road, hugging the sheer cliffs city). This evening, travel to Cilipi in that drop dramatically into the the culturally-rich Konavle region, aquamarine of the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy where you’ll be welcomed for dinner a stop in a quaint village in the at a family-owned local restaurant. Croatian countryside, where you’ll Visit with the family and learn about have time to taste some of the local life in the Croatian heartland as you specialties and perhaps take a walk sample regional wines. At dinner, through the village square. Upon servers introduce you to a culinary arrival in Split, set out on a walking feast, prepared in the way of their tour featuring the impressive ancestors. (B, D) Diocletian’s Palace, one of the most Day 4: Sunday, August 18, 2019 significant late-Roman historical Dubrovnik Spend today at leisure. monuments and a UNESCO World Relax or independently explore the Heritage site. Also, see the peristyle of marble streets and beautiful baroque the palace and the Temple of Jupiter. buildings of Dubrovnik’s breathtaking (B) Old Town. Or, you may choose to Day 6: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 purchase our optional excursion to Split - Plitvice Lakes Enjoy a Montenegro; if so, leave in the morning at leisure in Split. This morning to cross the border to afternoon, travel to Plitvice Lakes, one Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, or “the of the oldest, largest, and most Boka.” Once known as Europe’s beautiful national parks in Croatia. southernmost fjord, it is actually a ria Inspiring scenery is one of the (a long, narrow inlet). Your guide will wonders you’ll experience at this introduce you to the history of the designated UNESCO World Heritage region and share stories of the many site. (B, D) Day 7: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Day 9: Friday, August 23, 2019 Plitvice Lakes - Opatija Travel Ljubljana, Slovenia Travel into among the park’s dense forests and 16 picturesque Slovenia, to Ljubljana, a terraced lakes, where waterfalls and capital city in the midst of a cultural free-flowing cascades connect one renaissance. Take in the spectacular lake to the other. Enjoy a short cruise scenery on the drive, and upon your that takes you into the heart of this arrival, an afternoon at leisure lets you relax and explore the city. (B, D) natural wonder that extends over 73,000 acres. From the forest Day 10: Saturday, August 24, 2019 landscapes of Plitvice Lakes, travel Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana this afternoon to the seaside resort of This morning, meet a local expert who Opatija, known as “Croatia’s Riviera.” introduces you to this lovely town This fashionable region was once the nestled along the banks of the river. summer retreat for Roman Caesars Your tour includes the impressive City and Habsburg Monarchs. (B) Hall and a visit to the magnificent Day 8: Thursday, August 22, 2019 Cathedral of St. Nicholas. After free Opatija - Istrian Peninsula - Opatija time for lunch, drive a short distance Discover the richness of the Istrian to tranquil Lake Bled, and experience Peninsula with its Italian and Croatian the old-world charm that comes with influences. Pay a visit to a local taking a Pletna boat to the picturesque distillery, where the owners use island in the center. Spend time regional plants, fruits, and herbs to exploring the 17th-century cathedral, produce brandies, snacks and other St. Mary’s Church, and the “wishing treats. Discover a picture-perfect bell.” Enjoy some time to stroll the example of a rural Croatian town. In quiet paths of this lakeside community at your own pace. (B) the late afternoon, a delightful farm- to-table dinner at a local restaurant Day 11: Sunday, August 25, 2019 lets you sample the regional wines and Ljubljana - Zagreb, Croatia Today culinary delicacies of the Istrian we travel to Zagreb, the capital of Peninsula. (B, D) Croatia. Embark on a tour of this fascinating city that has marked the intersection of Eastern and Central Itinerary at a glance Europe for more than 1000 years. Day 1 Overnight Flight After free time this afternoon for Days 2 – 4 Valamar Lacroma Resort, independent exploration, celebrate the Dubrovnik end of an unforgettable trip with Day 5 Atrium Hotel, Split dinner at a popular local restaurant. (B, D) Day 6 Jezero Hotel, Plitvice Day 12: Monday, August 26, 2019 Days 7, 8 Hotel Bristol, Opatija , Zagreb - Tour Ends Your tour comes Opatija to a close this morning in Zagreb. (B) Days 9, 10 Hotel Lev , Ljubljana Day 11 Sheraton Zagreb Hotel, Zagreb On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Experience It! Dubrovnik A group of refugees from Epidaurum (today’s Cavtat) founded Dubrovnik in the first half of the 7th century. After being under the protection of the Byzantine Empire and falling under the sovereignty of Venice, Dubrovnik ruled itself as a free state, and the Republic of Dubrovnik, and flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries to become Venice’s chief shipping rival. The beginning of the end for the Republic arrived, care of a devastating earthquake in 1667 that claimed more than 5,000 citizens. The Republic met its official demise in 1808 when it was abolished and integrated in to the Illyrian provinces after Napoleon’s armies conquered the city. Since 1808, Dubrovnik has fallen under attack and been occupied and annexed several times, most recently as part of the second Yugoslavia (1945-1991). Dubrovnik, however, has survived and continues to reign as one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities on the entire Adriatic, with its medieval walls that surround its old city, protecting the ancient buildings contained within. This is Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site unlike any other. Please Note: cruise is unavailable, the city wall tickets will be available to IDENTIFICATION everyone. Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces, should be expected. U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should subject to the airline's terms and conditions. be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Air passengers will arrive into Dubrovnik airport and depart from Zagreb airport. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. Based on return flight options, an early morning departure from the hotel may be required on the last day. A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.