One Journey Four (5) Countries - Coach Tour From Zagreb

ONE JOURNEY FOUR (5) COUNTRIES.

Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, (Montenegro) - from Zagreb

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Unesco Heritage Sites:

Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian (1979)

Old City of Dubrovnik (1979)

Plitvice Lakes National Park (1979)

Capital Cities:

Zagreb (Croatia), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Beograd (Serbia)

Natural sites:

Lake Bled

DAY 1 - Wednesday: ZAGREB; D

Transfer on the day of the tour from Zagreb airport, or another hotel in Zagreb to the tour hotel, and rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in the Zagreb /Zagreb area/.

DAY 2 - Thursday: ZAGREB – LJUBLJANA; B, D

A morning sightseeing tour of Zagreb, the Croatian capital city, allows you to see the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical center, St Mark’s church with its multi-colored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre, and the University. Departure to Ljubljana. Afternoon guided tour of Ljubljana, Slovenian capital where you will see the most significant sights of its old center: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Dinner and overnight in Ljubljana /Ljubljana area/.

DAY 3 - Friday: LJUBLJANA - BLED – PLITVICE; B, D

Departure to Bled, a small town in the Julian Alps that ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts. It’s like a setting for a classic fairy tale: immense natural beauty with mountains and forests surrounding an emerald glacial lake. Visit the Bled Castle, which is the oldest in Slovenia. After Bled we are continuing our journey to the Plitvice Lakes area for overnight and dinner.

DAY 4 - Saturday: PLITVICE – SPLIT; B, D

Morning walks around Plitvice Lakes, this well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, the natural beauty of the 16 crystal-blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Departure to Split. This afternoon our guide will uncover for you the secrets of the UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace and its cellars. The original palace was modified by its new inhabitants during the Middle Ages, making it even more beautiful and what it is today: the city's living heart.

Dinner and overnight in Split /Split area/.

DAY 5 - Sunday: SPLIT – PELJEŠAC - DUBROVNIK; B, D

After breakfast, depart towards Dubrovnik. Along the way, we visit one of the wine cellars on the Pelješac peninsula, where you will toast your lovely day with a glass of the region's signature red wine Plavac Mali. Free time for lunch and sightseeing in the beautiful little town of Ston.

In the afternoon, a city tour of this UNESCO-protected Pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral. Time travel to the once-famous maritime Republic of Dubrovnik while admiring its noble palaces, fountains, and city walls. Immerse yourselves into the symphony of the city’s marble streets, baroque buildings, and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik area/.

DAY 6 - Monday: DUBROVNIK; B, D

Day at leisure. Optional excursion to Montenegro. Dinner & overnight in Dubrovnik/ Dubrovnik area/.

DAY 7 - Tuesday: DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO; B, D

Morning departure to Mostar, a city of bridges, where the traveler from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Free time for lunch and sightseeing.

Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the historically most interesting cities in Europe, a melting pot of different cultures, and a town of particular charm. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in the Sarajevo/Sarajevo area/.

DAY 8 - Wednesday: SARAJEVO – BELGRADE; B, D

Morning departure to Belgrade, capital of Serbia. A short break will be made in Zvornik, a charming little town in northeastern Bosnia on the Drina River. Belgrade is situated at the place where the Sava joins the Danube River. There are spots in Belgrade you must see and feel. Streets, squares, monuments, parks, fountains, archeological sites. Many of them have been given the status of cultural assets. Upon arrival a guided tour of this beautiful city between two rivers famous for its sunsets. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.

DAY 9 - Thursday: BELGRADE – NOVI SAD – OSIJEK/VUKOVAR; B, L

Morning departure to Novi Sad (Serbia's second largest city), located on the Danube River.

Novi Sad's position at one of the continent's true crossroads and history as a multinational commercial and transit center has left it endowed with historical and cultural sights that even much larger cities have difficulty matching. After the guided tour of Novi Sad, we will continue towards Ilok. You will have the opportunity to taste wines in one of the famous Croatia wine cellars “Iločki Podrumi” followed by a traditional lunch.

On our way to Osijek we will stop in Vukovar which is the biggest Croatian river port located at the confluence of the Vuka River in the Danube, a town also known as a symbol of the Croatian war for independence, as it arose from the ashes of the '90s into the proud city that it is today. In the late afternoon hours, we will end this day. Overnight in Osijek or Vukovar.

DAY 10 - Friday: OSIJEK/VUKOVAR – ZAGREB; B, L

You will start your morning with the city tour of Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of the Drava River. The city tour passes by the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). We are continuing our drive and the first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness and the beauty of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of its Cathedral. After the visit, depart towards Zagreb followed by a visit to one of the ethnic villages of the region for a tasty meal filled with local flavors. Overnight in Zagreb /Zagreb area/.

DAY 11 - Saturday: DEPARTURE; B

Departure transfer from the tour hotel to Zagreb airport or hotels in Zagreb.

INCLUDED:

ELITE TRAVEL air-conditioned vehicle with driver at group's disposal as per itinerary. Experienced tour leader. Hotel accommodation on a half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per itinerary except on days 9 and 10 (only breakfast), lunch on days 9 and 10, wine tasting in Ilok.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS:

Zagreb, Ljubljana, Plitvice lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Osijek.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Montenegro on Monday upon availability, booking on the spot

OTHER SERVICES:

Entrances to Bled castle and Plitvice lakes, visit to Ethno village, Wine tasting on the Pelješac peninsula

NOT INCLUDED:

Gratuities, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals

IMPORTANT INFO:

This might be a bilingual tour