2008 Dalmatian Sunshine
Highlights
Spectacular Dalmatian Coastline Fortified Walled City of Dubrovnik Roman History of Diocletian's Palace Artistic Trogir Plitvice Lakes Postojna Caves Bled Castle Capital Cities of Ljubljana & Zagreb
What's Included
What's Included
Details
- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 9/30/2008
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart the US for Dubrovnik | Depart the US for Dubrovnik : Depart your home city and fly through the night to Dubrovnik, picturesquely set on the Adriatic coast. Relax with food and entertainment as you travel. |
| Day 2 | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik: Land in Dubrovnik where you are met at the airport. Transfer to your hotel where you are free to relax or explore the old fortified city a little on your own. Enjoy dinner with your group and your tour director this evening. (D) |
| Day 3 | Dubrovnik | Tour Dubrovnik : The old parts of Dubrovnik are completely encircled by the defensive walls that date from the 10th century. Take a walking tour to see the main points of interest in and around the Square of the Loggia. View Orlando's Column, the Clock Tower and the Sponza Palace with its Renaissance loggia and Venetian Gothic windows above it. Visit the Rector's Palace, which was the political and administrative center for centuries and also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, dating back to 1317. The rest of the day is at leisure. (BB) |
| Day 4 | Split | Visit Split : Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic Coast past traditional fishing villages and modern resorts to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and one of the largest and best preserved from the Roman Empire. Diocletian became emperor in 284 A.D. and moved to his palace in 305. See the Temple of Jupiter and the Cathedral of St. Dominius, converted into a Christian church from Diocletian's mausoleum. Also see the Peristyle, the interior courtyard of the Roman complex with slender pillars. Today you can see where the layers of centuries of building have piled one on top of the other. Spend some time on your own before joining your group for dinner. (BB, D) |
| Day 5 | Plitvice | Trogir & Plitvice Lakes : After breakfast head to Trogir, set on a small island and joined to the mainland by bridge. Since medieval times it has been a center of artistic activities, attracting craftsmen and scholars from around the world. Leave the Dalmatian Coast as you turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder where 16 terraced lakes are surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. On arrival take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes and be sure to have your camera ready to capture the wonderful vistas. (BB, D) |
| Day 6 | Bled | Opatija & Bled : Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful Bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. In the 19th century many of the Habsburgs favored the area, due to the charming scenery and mild climate and many elegant villas were built. After some free time journey north to visit Postojna Caves. This is the longest cave system in Slovenia and was created by the Pivka River. Even on a hot summer's day, the caves maintain an evenly cool temperature. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train, which winds through fascinating limestone formations. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the rocky Julian Alps. (BB, D) |
| Day 7 | Bled | Bled Highlights : The town of Bled is set in a charming location on a lake of the same name with a romantic island in the center. It is a great region for sports at all times of the year. Take a sightseeing tour of Bled to view the main features of the town and the lakeshore scenery. Visit the imposing Bled Castle, one of the oldest medieval fortresses in Slovenia. As the residence of the Bishops of Bixen, the fortress was noted in documents dating back to 1004. Ascend a steep path, cross a wooden drawbridge and pass through several fortified walls to the castle. From the terraces there are magnificent views over the entire area. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake or walking around the lake shore. (BB) |
| Day 8 | Zagreb | Ljubljana & Zagreb : Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city center including the picturesque open-air Central Market and the small but renowned Triple Bridge. The original 1842 bridge had two side bridges added in 1931 by Ljubljana's famous architect, Joze Plecnik. Also see the Gothic Town Hall, built in 1718, and the Baroque Robba Fountain that stands in front of it. Then continue to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, set in the central part of the country. (BB, D) |
| Day 9 | Zagreb | Discover Zagreb : This morning enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, which is set in the hills and where religious, political and administrative power is located. Many of the buildings were restored following the devastating earthquake in 1880. See the Cathedral of St. Stephen with its tall spire and elaborate decorations; the ancient St. Mark's Church with its brightly-colored tile roof; and the Baroque St. Catherine's Church, built on the site of an ancient Dominican church. Also see Ban's Palace, named after a governor of Croatia and today houses the country's presidency. Pass the Parliament Building, known as Sabor, which is the center of Croat politics today. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or to take an optional excursion with dinner into the surrounding countryside. (BB) |
| Day 10 | Depart Zagreb for Home | Depart Zagreb for Home : After breakfast, transfer to Zagreb Airport for your flight back home or to another destination. (BB) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Tirena Hotel - Dubrovnik - 2 night(s) President Hotel, Split - Split - 1 night(s) Jezero Hotel, Plitvice - Plitvice - 1 night(s) Park Hotel, Bled - Bled - 2 night(s) Regent Esplanade, Zagreb - Zagreb - 2 night(s)
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