Day
1 Depart Vancouver
Day 2 Arrive in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for
you to see some of Ljubljana, the Slovenia capital with
a strong Alpine/Austrian architectural flavor. Tonight,
meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D)
Day 3 Ljubljana–Postojna Caves–Zadar,
Croatia
Undoubtedly one of the highlights on this tour is a visit
to the Postojna Caves. Your included visit is comprised
of a train ride and a walking tour, which will allow you
to see what are possibly Europe’s most extensive
and best-TTknown caves. Then, into Croatia, traveling
southeast along the coast to Zadar for sightseeing and
an overnight stay. It was under Venetian domination for
centuries, then Austro/Hungarian, was ruled by Italy after
WWI, and today belongs to Croatia.(B,D)
Day 4 Zadar–Split–Dubrovnik
Drive south to Split to visit the former home town of
the Roman emperor Diocletian and his palace, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. More of the lovely Dalmatian Coast
before reaching Dubrovnik for two overnights. (B)
Day 5 Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is the best-preserved Croatian medieval city
and the liveliest in Dalmatia. The most interesting part
of the city is, of course, the Old Town. The Local Guide
will give you a full commentary on the history of this
beautifully preserved medieval architectural wonder on
your included sightseeing tour. Afternoon and evening
optional excursions are available. (B)
Day 6 Dubrovnik–Neretva Gorges–Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina–Sarajevo
Start the day with a scenic drive into the rugged beauty
of the Neretva Valley. Stop in Mostar, where a Local Guide
shows you the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstructed
16th-century bridge. On to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina
and certainly the most Turkish-looking city in the Balkans—famous
for its mosques, markets, and bazaars. Your included city
sightseeing with a Local Guide will give you a grand opportunity
to get acquainted with the city and its architectural
highlights. (B,D)
Day 7 Sarajevo–Plitvice National Park, Croatia
Travel north today back into Croatia to visit the country’s
best-known national park—Plitvice. Enjoy a walk
with a Local Guide through the breathtaking scenery of
this natural wonder. Its 16 lakes, wooded hills, waterfalls,
and cascades make it one of Europe’s most loved
national parks. Overnight in this area. (B,D)
Day 8 Plitvice–Zagreb–Ljubljana, Slovenia
First, stop today for sightseeing in Croatia’s capital,
Zagreb. This city is packed with historic buildings, such
as the gothic-style Church of St. Marcus. Continue to
Ljubljana for more sightseeing and an overnight stay.
(B)
Day 9 Ljubljana
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Transfer
to airport for your flight to Vancouver
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