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Croatia – Culture and PREMIUM

Cuisine TOUR

9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrival in Zagreb (-/-/D) Day 7: Dubrovnik (B/-/D)
Arrival in Zagreb, meet your tour escort and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the After breakfast meet our local guide and explore landmarks including the Franciscan
city. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb. Monastery, Stradun, Cathedral of the Assumption and more. You will gain insight into
the city’s far-reaching heritage and culture and hear stories about the architecture
Day 2: Zagreb (B/-/D) – Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque – and the history behind the palaces, fountains,
We start our city tour with a ride on one of the most beautiful and smallest funiculars monasteries and churches. Walk the high walls and get a different perspective of the
in the world, followed by a walking tour of Zagreb’s historic centre. We see the capital city. Afternoon is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.
city’s different architectural styles, the stunning cathedral on Kaptol and the Dolac
open-air market, where we find colourful traditional stalls selling fresh produce and Day 8: Dubrovnik – Lokrum – Dubrovnik (B/-/D)
local specialities. See the shrine to the Virgin Mary, one of the most significant pilgri- Free morning. In the afternoon we will visit Lokrum, conveniently located on a short
mage sites in Zagreb, and emerge in St. Mark’s Square, site of the grand Parliament ferry ride from Dubrovnik old town. Spending a half-day there is a really refreshing
Building and the iconic church with its multi-coloured roof tiles representing the city’s experience, as the island has plenty of pine, cypress and olive trees as well as some
coat of arms. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb. other subtropical vegetation which offers tranquillity and shade, especially during the
hot summer days. Farewell dinner with music and overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 3: Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes (B/L/D)
Today we bid farewell to Zagreb. Along the way we pass some picturesque villages, Day 9: Dubrovnik (B/-/D)
but one of the most interesting and popular one's, is at the Rastoke area, where you’ll Transfer to Dubrovnik airport.
be able to see a small replica of the Plitvice waterfalls. Enjoy tasty food at a local
restaurant in this area. After finishing lunch we will continue the short distance to the Our prices include:
Plitvice Lakes National Park. We enter a stunning wonderland of forested hills sur- • Deluxe spacious motor coach throughout as per itinerary
rounding the famed, UNESCO-listed Plitviče Lakes. This is one of the most beautiful • English speaking tour escort throughout
phenomena in the world: 16 lakes connected by 92 waterfalls. Enjoy the tour through • Welcome drink during the arrival transfer
the park by train and boat, while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Dinner • Accommodation in centrally located 4 ★sup or 5 hotels in double/twin room
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and overnight in the area of Plitvice. • 2 nights with half board in Zagreb
• 1 night with half board in Plitvice area
Day 4: Plitvice – Trogir – Split (B/-/D) • 2 nights in Split (1 x bed & breakfast, 1 x half board) “Klapa” performance
Morning departure to Trogir, designated as a Unesco World Heritage in 1997 and • 3 nights in Dubrovnik (1 x bed & breakfast, 2 x half board)
home to a number of fascinating historic sights. We will visit the Cathedral of St. • Choice to take “half board” dinner either in the hotel or in a local restaurant
Lawrence, one of the finest architectural works in Croatia. Part of the city walls, built • Coffee/tea and beverages included with dinner
between the 13 and 14 centuries, are visible today on the southern side of the city. • Lunch in Rastoke area
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In the middle of the city wall is the city gate, which was built in 1593. Ample time to • Lunch at traditional inn in Hvar
have lunch in one of the local restaurants. Drive further to Split and visit the Diocle- • Lunch in Peljesac
tian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Roman emperor Diocletian. • Oyster and wine tasting in Mali Ston
The city of Split later grew bigger around the palace. Our walking tour of the vast • Speed boat to/from Hvar
palace complex includes the palace cellars. In the evening dinner will be served at a • Short cruise to the Lokrum Island
popular restaurant, accompanied by a private performance of traditional Croatian a • Guided visits: Zagreb, Trogir, Split, Dubrovnik
capella "klapa" singing. Overnight in Split. • Admission to the following sights:
· Plitvice National Park including train and boat ride
Day 5: Split – Hvar – Split (B/L/D) · Diocletian’s Palace PACKAGE PRICE PP
Today is one of the highlights of this tour – a full day excursion by speed boat to the · St. Lawrence Cathedral Trogir IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
island of Hvar, the queen of the Croatian Dalmatian islands. It has been famous since · Benedictine monastery Hvar
the antique because of its important strategic and nautical position. Our guided wal- • Personal radio headsets 1,850 €
king tour includes a visit of the Benedictine monastery, an UNESCO cultural heritage. • Porterage at airport and hotels in / out
To get closer to nature we will stop at a small inn (Hvar "konoba") and taste real local • All taxes and charges
food and home-made wine, and forget the monotony of the everyday routine. Some based on 20 persons
free time to enjoy the nature on your own. Return journey by speed boat to Split in the
later afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Split.

Day 6: Split – Peljesac – Mali Ston – Dubrovnik (B/L/-)
We leave Split this morning and are heading to Peljesac. The largest peninsula in Dal-
matia retains a thriving agricultural business especially in winemaking. Enjoy lunch
in the Antunović farm and tavern, where all food is home-made: pancetta, sausages,
lamb grilled or prepared under a cooking bell, peka. You can taste age-old, traditional
meals. Liquors and grappas are also products of the house, the wine from surroun-
ding Pelješac – where else? Mali Ston is an escape from the standard southern Dal-
matia tourist route. About 59km northwest of Dubrovnik, there is great eating, great
scenery, old stone houses and the longest fortifications in Europe. Our unique oyster
tasting experience will guide you through the history of oyster farming in Mali Ston
bay, where oysters were grown since Roman times. It is the only place where Ostrea
Edulis – the European oyster – is farmed today. You will learn all about the history of
oyster farming since the Dubrovnik republic and witness the oyster growing process.
Oysters are paired with fantastic local wine grown in the vicinity. Late afternoon, drive
to Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

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