14 Days from Zagreb to Venice - K808

Zagreb, Saravejo, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Dubrovnik, Trogir and Piltvice Lakes, Postjona & Bled, Lubljana, Bled & Venice

 


Day 1 - Saturday

Day 1 - Saturday

Zagreb

Welcome to Zagreb! Upon your arrival at Zagreb you will be warmly greeted by an IBMT Tours representative at the airport. Then the day is at leisure to get settled in or begin exploring. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions (Dinner)


Day 2 - Sunday

Day 2 - Sunday

Zagreb

On a morning sightseeing tour, see the historic Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding city streets, browse through the shops.(Breakfast)
Optional: optional excursion to see the countryside.


Day 3 - Monday

Day 3 - Monday

Zagreb | Saravejo

Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the hotel, relax and enjoy dinner (Breakfast & Dinner)


Day 4 - Tuesday

Day 4 - Tuesday

Saravejo | Dubrovnik

Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations during its long history. On your city tour visit the Turkish bazaar "Bas Carsija," Husref Bay's Mosque, the Olympic Stadium, and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, view the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th-century stone bridge. Finally, travel to Dubrovnik, with its picturesque setting on the stunning Adriatic coast. (Breakfast & Dinner)


Day 5 - Wednesday

Day 5 - Wednesday

Dubrovnik

A walking tour shows you the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and Sponza Palace. Then its on to see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, shop, stroll along the water's edge, or simply relax and delight in your superbly scenic surroundings. (Breakfast)


Day 6 - Thursday

Day 6 - Thursday

Dubrovnik | Montenegro

Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Visit city of Kotor and proceed with a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town and then view Sveti Stefan and enjoy a short stop in Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way. (Breakfast)


Day 7 - Friday

Day 7 - Friday

Dubrovnik

Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new 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. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. (Breakfast & Dinner)


Day 8 - Saturday

Trogir and Plitvice Lakes

After breakfast, head to Trogir, a center of artistic activities in Croatia. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (Breakfast & Dinner)


Day 9 - Sunday

Day 9 - Sunday

Plitvice Lakes

A full day to enjoy spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. (Breakfast & Dinner)


Day 10 - Monday

Day 10 - Monday

Plitvice to Opatija | Postojna & Bled

Returning to the coast, stop at the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will show off the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. Afterward, drive across the border into Slovenia and to Postojna Cave, one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. (Breakfast & Dinner)


Day 11 - Tuesday

Bled | Ljubljana

An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visit of the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Afternoon excursion to Ljubljana; the city tour takes in views of the open-air Central Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba's Fountain, the Three Bridges, and the Parliament. Return to Bled for an overnight. (B)


Day 12 - Wednesday

Day 12 - Wednesday

Bled | Venice

Leaving Bled, drive south to Trieste in Italy for orientation tour and visit to Miramare Castle and its lovely park. The castle was built by the Habsburg monarchy on a cliff overlooking Adriatic Sea. After your visit, continue on to the romantic city of Venice. (B)


Day 13 - Thursday

Day 13 - Thursday

Venice

Today begins with a walking tour of Venice, featuring the major highlights: St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, and Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glassblowing factory where you will watch a master artisan demonstrate this traditional Venetian art. Your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop. Optional: gondola ride. Celebrate your wonderful vacation tonight with a Farewell Dinner at a favorite restaurant. (Breakfast & Dinner)


Day 14 - Friday

Day 14 - Friday

Venice

After breakfast you will be transferred to Venice airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)


Included services:

  • First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Breakfast daily and 8 dinners
  • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Professional Tour Director throughout
  • Luggage handling
  • Whisper technology enhanced touring
  • Service charges and hotel taxes

Not included services:

  • Airfare & Departure taxes
  • Tips to guide/drivers & hotel staff
  • Travel Insurance
  •  Personal extras on meals not mentioned above

Hotels 4 stars:

  • Sarajevo: Holiday Hotel (F)
  • Dubrovnik: Lapad (F) , Larcoma Hotel(F)
  • Plitvice: Jezero (F)
  • Bled: Hotel Park (F)/ Riki Balance Hotel (SF)

Hotels 5 Stars:

  • Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
  • Sarajevo: Europe(F)
  • Split: Atrium Hotel
  • Venice: Bauer Paladio Hotel & Spa(DLX)

Sightseeing Tours Included:

  • Zagreb
  • Sarajevo
  • Dubrovnik
  • Split
  • Plitvice Lakes
  • Opatija
  • Bled
  • Postojna Cave
  • Venice