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INTRODUCTION Greetings and Welcome to PALMA TRAVEL DMC, your PERFECT & COMPLETE travel partner! We combine high quality services with reasonable price and personal touch. Our inspiration comes from the elegance of urban cities, green countryside always raises our spirit and our hearts guide us to create and fulfil the dreams of each and every traveler. At every point since the establishment of the company over three decades ago, we have proven to be a reliable business partner with comprehensive and diverse range of travel arrangements. We are determined to provide the best support, ultimately saving you money and time to focus on things that matter the most to you. Our team of professionals welcomes you to Slovenia and its nearby countries: Austria, Italy, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Switzerland and others. So, join us and enjoy the hospitality of the people, fantastic variety of regions, natural wonders and local traditions and culture. PALMA TRAVEL DMC is committed in finding the best solutions for our partners. Since 1990, our Mission is to fulfil our clients’ needs and to provide exceptional services that satisfy their expectations. Our priorities are to be the most innovative in the industry, to maintain our professionalism and to be readily accessible for our clients. Longterm experiences, high-quality expectations, constant creativity enables us to establish strong business relationships with our partners and our future clients. In this brochure, we have carefully selected our best routes for you to explore the unique and diverse trips off the beaten track; be amazed by the nature and take a glimpse inside the underworld. Meet the friendly locals and get thrilled by their stories and folklore. Let them be lakes, rivers or mountains, untouched jewels are hiding everywhere – and we know where the best ones are.
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STUNNING SLOVENIA................................6 TRAVEL PUZZLE
INDEX
IMPRESSIVE CROATIA................................8 THE GRAND TOUR OF
EXPLORE SLOVENIA & CROATIA............... 10 SLOVENIA & CROATIA.............................. 32
ADRIATIC PEARLS.....................................12 EXPLORE AUSTRIA, ITALY,
SLOVENIA & CROATIA..............................34
CHARMING ITALY..................................... 14
CAESARS, DUKES AND DOGES.................36
AUSTRIA, ITALY & SLOVENIA.................... 16
ENCHANTING DANUBE,
THE GREAT BALKAN EXPERIENCE............ 18
ALPS & ADRIATIC..................................... 38
SOUTH BALKAN GEMS.............................20
COMPLETE BALKAN ADVENTURE............ 40
IMPERIAL CIRCLE..................................... 22
ADRIATIC & SOUTH
PANONIAN HIGHLIGHTS..........................24 BALKAN FAIRYTALE..................................42
ROMANIA & BULGARIA............................26 GRAND IMPERIAL CIRCLE........................44
GREEN HEART OF EUROPE AND BLUE FROM DUBROVNIK TO BUDAPEST............46
PEARL OF ADRIATIC.................................28
TA PALMA IS A MEMBER OF:
CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE:
2018
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TRANSPORTATION
Our buses are comfortable and perfect for long distance traveling, apart from this we
can arrange luxury buses for our sophisticated clients. Private transfers can be done
either with highly comfortable vehicles or luxury vans.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels in our portfolio are highly rated but categorized differently. Located in
straight city center or semi-central location, they assure you a comfort and
unforgettable stay. Hotel categories go from standard 3 star, to superior 4 and 5
star. Service is usually based on bed and breakfast with option of half board dinners.
GUIDES & TOUR DIRECTORS
Our guides and tour directors are carefully selected. They offer you support and
organization and logistic solutions 24/7 during your trip. The guides are all English
speaking; however, we can also provide for you guides in different languages such
as Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Spanish and many others.
OTHER SERVICES
Besides classic tours we can also add or remove activities based on your client’s
desires. If you are to fly to some other airport than written in the tour program,
please let us know and you will arrange the transfer and needed services.
TRAVEL PUZZLE
Boost the tours for more experience with TRAVEL PUZZLE option. Almost all of our
tours can be combined between each other and create a new longer journey. Check
for matching puzzle sign at the end of each tour and make a new longer travel
experience by combing 2 tours in one.
PRIVATE & CLOSED GROUPS
If you would like to close one of our departures just for your clients, we can always
customize services based on their needs and wishes. Hotels, guides - languages,
meal plans can all be adjusted, therefore don’t hesitate to contact us for more
options.
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B = breakfast L = lunch T = tasting D = dinner CD = Captain’s dinner
TRANSFER PRICES (per person, per way)
ZAGREB – LJUBLJANA 99 €
VENICE – LJUBLJANA 99 €
JULIAN ALPS – VENICE 115 €
JULIAN ALPS – ZAGREB 115 €
VENICE – ZAGREB 220 €
KIDS DISCOUNT
1 child 2 - 12 years old 20% off in additional bed with 2
adults in double room
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Maribor
Ptuj
Bohinj
Bled
Ljubljana
Postojna
Lipica
Koper
Piran
stunning slovenia
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Discover the new star of Europe and visit the queen of caves - Postojna. Enjoy colorful
Ljubljana and emerald lake Bled
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA story, you will also take funicular up to the castle which counts more than 400 years. The guide will
Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s take you through the old town by the river, where
with your tour director and get to know the details history and of course admire amazing view from you will stop in one of restaurants for lunch. Some
of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy free time and then continue to Ptuj, the oldest
city on your own. city in Slovenia. It was the Romans who left a very
DAY 2: LJUBLJANAB 4OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner strong mark here, with their gravestones, tem-
Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljublja- ples and roads and back then the city was known
na. Your guide will take you around and show you DAY 3: MARIBOR AND PTUJ B, T as Petovio. Later on, drive back to Ljubljana and
the most important attractions, such as Preser- Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing overnight.
en’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall of Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known
and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana as the city with the oldest grapevine in the world
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DAY 4: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – happened in Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular
SLOVENIAN SEASIDEB in the heart of the valley where a WWI museum is to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken
Your adventure will continue to the underworld, located. Museum visit after lunch and afternoon away by unforgettable views of Triglav National
more exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - drive to Julian Alps region, where magical views Park. Some free time to admire its natural beau-
Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built and pristine nature is waiting for you! ty and relax on the lake shore. In the evening join
within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk
familiar with. Even Guinees book of records list- DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D about most memorable moments of the tour and
ed it biggest castle ever built inside a rock. It will Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural plan for new ones.
definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and
caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANAB
with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experi- most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz- Free time until departure for your flight back
ence of the underworld. After breath-taking walk ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of home.
underground free time for lunch and afternoon the region, while island in the middle of the lake
drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in can be visited with traditional boat called “plet-
one of the seaside resorts and free time to relax na”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake
on the beach!
DAY 5: PIRAN AND KOPER B, L
In the morning we take a guided tour of small bou-
tique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be
part of Venetian republic once, so the city’s archi-
tecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely
one of the most adorable cities in the world. After
free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Ko-
per, Slovenian coastal town that once used to be
an island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for
afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy
Slovenian seaside and relax!
DAY 6: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – KO-
BARID – JULIAN ALPS B, L
After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to
get to know another story, this time about the
horses. You will meet a special breeded horse,
called Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breed-
ed for Habsburg monarchy and are famous for be-
ing born black and becoming white while growing
up. Done with very interesting visit of the histori-
cal stud farm, continue to emerald valley of Soca.
The region used to be part of well-known Isonzo
front in WWI, and the most important, the 12th
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN LJU) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
• MARIBOR & PTUJ HOTEL SLON 4* or similar
• PIRAN & KOPER APR 14, 2022 APR 21, 2022 1.590 €
• SOCA VALLEY SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, MAY 12, 2022 MAY 19, 2022 1.650 €
• BLED & BOHINJ LIFECLASS 4* or similar MAY 26, 2022 JUN 02, 2022 1.650 €
• POSTOJNA CAVE JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI JUN 09, 2022 JUN 16, 2022 1.650 €
• PREDJAMA CASTLE BALANCE 4* or similar
JUN 23, 2022 JUN 30, 2022 1.650 €
JUL 07, 2022 JUL 14, 2022 1.650 €
PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to WWI museum AUG 04, 2022 AUG 11, 2022 1.650 €
• All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Lipica stud farm AUG 18, 2022 AUG 25, 2022 1.650 €
• English speaking tour leader • Entrance to Bled castle SEP 01, 2022 SEP 08, 2022 1.650 €
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama
SEP 15, 2022 SEP 23, 2022 1.650 €
basis castle
• 3 × lunch • Tourist tax SEP 29, 2022 OCT 06, 2022 1.650 €
• 1 × farewell dinner OCT 27, 2022 NOV 03, 2022 1.650 €
• Entrance and funicular ride to Ljubljana NOV 10, 2022 NOV 17, 2022 1.650 €
castle SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 680 €
DINNER IN HOTELS: 180 € DEC 22, 2022 DEC 29, 2022 1.590 €
• Wine tasting in Maribor
• Funicular ride to Mt Vogel JAN 12, 2023 JAN 19, 2023 1.490 €
FEB 09, 2023 FEB 16, 2023 1.490 €
MAR 16, 2023 MAR 23, 2023 1.590 €
TRAVEL PUZZLE
IMPRESSIVE CROATIA
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Zagreb
Plitvice
Zadar
Trogir
Split
Dubrovnik
impressive croatia
8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS
Visit the incredible capital of Croatia, magnificent lakes Plitvice and other Croatian jewels
under UNESCO’s heritage protection.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB spots of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and dis- of the most spectacular natural phenomena with
Welcome to Croatia! Meet with your tour director cover city on your own. 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected
and get to know the details of your tour! Free time to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls.
in Zagreb. DAY 3: PLITVICE B, L After guided tour of the park you will have some
One of the most photogenic natural parks is wait- time to enjoy the pristine nature and admire the
DAY 2: ZAGREB B ing for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will emerald water. Later in the afternoon transfer to
Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walk- absolutely take your breath away! With its ex- hotel in Plitvice area, overnight.
ing tour of its historical Zagreb composed of the ceptional natural beauty, this area has always at-
Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban tracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, DAY 4: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L
complex of churches, palaces, museums, galler- it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A Start with a short city tour among ancient and
ies and government buildings popular sightseeing UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the
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important city of the first Croatian kingdom and with exploring the city center with a city tour take DAY 7: DUBROVNIK B, D
is nowadays administrative and cultural capital will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own.
of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the
old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. medieval streets and travel back in time. In the
and many others will leave an impression on you. evening join your group for a farewell dinner where
Of course, you will also visit one of the most im- DAY 6: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B you will talk about most memorable moments of
portant attraction from bucket list – Sea Organ, Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast the tour and plan for new ones.
experimental instrument that plays music by the and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. 4OPTIONAL:
way of sea waves. In the afternoon drive to Split, The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most Elaphiti boat tour
with stop in Trogir, antique city full of magical pal- important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- Mostar & Medjugorje
aces. ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur-
Accommodation in Split and free time. rounds the old city center and discover its ancient DAY 8: DUBROVNIK FLY OUTB
secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, Free time until transfer for flight back home.
DAY 5: SPLITB visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi-
Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be
administrative and cultural capital. The old city free for exploring the city on your own or join us on
center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for
UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an- its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery.
cient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• ZAGREB ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, CANOPY BY STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
• PLITVICE HILTON 4* or similar
• ZADAR APR 22, 2021 APR 29, 2021 1.540 €
• TROGIR PLITVICE: MIRJANA 4*, DEGENIJA 4* or MAY 20, 2021 MAY 27, 2021 1.630 €
• SPLIT similar
JUN 03, 2021 JUN 10, 2021 1.630 €
• DUBROVNIK SPLIT: PRESIDENT 4*, CORNER 4* or similar
JUN 17, 2021 JUN 24, 2021 1.630 €
DUBROVNIK: LACROMA 4*, ALBATROS 4*
or similar JUL 01, 2021 JUL 08, 2021 1.630 €
JUL 15, 2021 JUL 22, 2021 1.630 €
AUG 12, 2021 AUG 19, 2021 1.630 €
PRICE INCLUDES: in Zadar)
AUG 26, 2021 SEP 02, 2021 1.630 €
• All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance to Rector’s palace
• English speaking tour leader • Tourist tax SEP 09, 2021 SEP 16, 2021 1.630 €
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB OCT 07, 2021 OCT 14, 2021 1.630 €
basis NOV 04, 2021 NOV 11 2021 1.390 €
• 2 × lunch SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 498 €
• 1 × farewell dinner DINNER IN HOTELS: 180 € NOV 18, 2021 NOV 25, 2021 1.390 €
• Entrance to Plitvice national park DEC 30, 2021 JAN 06, 2022 1.540 €
• Entrance to Diocletian palace (St Donat JAN 20, 2022 JAN 27, 2022 1.390 €
FEB 17, 2022 FEB 24, 2022 1.390 €
TRAVEL PUZZLE MAR 24, 2022 MAR 31, 2022 1.540 €
STUNNING SLOVENIA
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Bohinj
Bled
Ljubljana
Postojna
Zagreb
RIA LA
IST SU
Opatija
DEENIN
P
Plitvice
explore slovenia & croatia
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Enjoy the best of Slovenia and Croatia! Visit the magical underworld in Postojna, admire
emerald lakes Bled and Plitvice national Park, taste local flavours of Istria!
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA bljana story, you will also take funicular up to the show medieval urban complex of churches, palac-
Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slo- es, museums, galleries and government buildings
with your tour director and get to know the details venia’s history and of course admire amazing view popular sightseeing spots of the city. Free after-
of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to noon to enjoy and discover city on your own.
enjoy city on your own.
DAY 2: LJUBLJANAB 4OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner DAY 4: PLITVICE – OPATIJA B, L
Start your day with visit of colorful Slovenian capi- One of the most photogenic natural parks is wait-
tal, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and DAY 3: ZAGREB B ing for you! Plitvice national park will absolutely
show you most important attractions, such as Say goodbye to stunning Slovenia and drive to take your breath away! With its exceptional natural
Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town Croatia. Walking tour of its historical capital Za- beauty, this area has always attracted nature lov-
hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Lju- greb composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will ers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed
10Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO World Her- farm for local tasting. Continue to Porec, one of DAY 7: BLED AND BOHINJ B, L, D
itage Site is considered one of the most spectacu- most popular holiday destinations in Istria. A stroll Time for Alpine fairy tale! With immense natural
lar natural phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise through town and its narrow streets, will mesmer- beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and
lakes that are connected to each other by a fabu- ize you. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the
lous system of waterfalls. After lunch, the scenic free time by the sea. most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amaz-
road will take you to blue Adriatic coastline. You ing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of
will accommodate in Opatija, dame of coastal DAY 6: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – the region, while island in the middle of the lake
Croatia that emerged as holiday resort for elite al- JULIAN ALPS B,L can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”.
ready in 19th century hosting eminent guests such Saying goodbye to seaside, your adventure will Later on, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slo-
as Emperor Franc Josef I, empress Maria Anna and continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst venia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt
many others. underworld. Your fist stops - Predjama, amazing Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away
Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at by unforgettable views of Triglav National Park.
DAY 5: ISTRIA TOUR B, T all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even Lunch and some free time to admire its natural
Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle beauty and relax on the lake shore. In the evening
The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic ever built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you join you group for a farewell dinner where you will
between Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna talk about most memorable moments of the tour
shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Cro- cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. and plan for new ones.
atia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most The cave offers a unique experience of the under-
developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town world. Lunch and in the afternoon continue to Ju- DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANAB
is built on the island and it is the most picturesque lian Alps region and enjoy your free time in pristine Free time until departure for your flight back
and romantic towns on Mediterranean. To fell the nature. home.
true Istrian spirit, visit one of Istrian agritourism
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
• ZAGREB UNION HOTEL 4* or similar
• PLITIVICE APR 21, 2022 APR 28, 2022 1.540 €
• ROVINJ ZAGREB: HOTEL PANORAMA 4*, HOTEL MAY 19, 2022 MAY 26, 2022 1.630 €
• BLED & BOHINJ INTERNATIONAL 4* or similar
JUN 02, 2022 JUN 09, 2022 1.630 €
OPATIJA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*,
PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar JUN 16, 2022 JUN 23, 2022 1.630 €
JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI JUN 30, 2022 JUL 07, 2022 1.630 €
BALANCE 4* or similar JUL 14, 2022 JUL 21, 2022 1.630 €
AUG 11, 2022 AUG 18, 2022 1.630 €
AUG 25, 2022 SEP 01, 2022 1.630 €
SEP 08, 2022 SEP 15, 2022 1.630 €
PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Bled castle SEP 22, 2022 SEP 29, 2022 1.630 €
• All transfers as per itinerary • Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama
OCT 06, 2022 OCT 13, 2022 1.630 €
• English speaking tour leader castle
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB • Tourist tax NOV 03, 2022 NOV 10 2022 1.390 €
basis NOV 17, 2022 NOV 24, 2022 1.390 €
• 3 × lunch DEC 29, 2022 JAN 05, 2023 1.540 €
• 1 × farewell dinner SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 380 €
JAN 19, 2023 JAN 26, 2023 1.390 €
• local goods tasting in Istria DINNER IN HOTELS: 140 €
• Entrance to Ljubljana castle and FEB 16, 2023 FEB 23, 2023 1.390 €
funicular ride MAR 23, 2023 MAR 30, 2023 1.540 €
• Entrance to Plitvice NP
• Funicular ride to Mt Vogel
TRAVEL PUZZLE
AUS, ITA & SLO
11Koper
Venice
Rovinj Opatija
Plitvice
Zadar
Šibenik
Split
Dubrovnik
adriatic pearls
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
Explore the pearls of Adriatic sea! Visit the most romantic city in the world - Venice and
learn all about the charming little towns like Piran, Koper, Opatija, Zadar , Split and
Dubrovnik, all located on along the crystal blue Adriatic
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO VENICE take you to St. Mark’s Square with the beautiful DAY 3: VENICE – PIRAN – KOPER – OPATIJA
Welcome to at the Queen of Adriatic, the mesmer- basilica of St. Mark, always interesting astrological RIVIERA B, L
izing Venice! Arrival to airport, transfer to hotel. clock and bell tower Campanile, Bridge of Sighs Continue your journey to Slovenia. You will visit Pi-
Meet with your tour director to get all the informa- and most important bridge - Rialto. Free after- ran lovely Slovenian old town on seaside. Colourful
tion about the tour. noon to enjoy the city on your own. Later in the city center with interesting history is the pearl of
evening transfer to hotel and overnight. Slovenian coast and reminds a lot of Venice since
DAY 2: VENICE B 4OPTIONAL: it belonged to Venetian republic for many years.
After breakfast you will take a guided tour of the Gondola ride through Venice’s canals You tour will include sightseeing of the most im-
enchanted city. Cruise with the taxi boat will offer portant attractions, including Square Tartini, St.
the first view of the »City of Canals«. Your tour will George church, glorious city wall. Continue to Ko-
12per, the capital of seaside that once used to be an of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the and is one of the most iconic cities in the world.
island. After guided walk through town, you will old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most
have lunch and some free time. In the late after- and many others will leave an impression on you. important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat-
noon arrival to Opatija, a small metropolitan re- Of course, you will also visit one of the most im- ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur-
sort on the Croatian coast, where you will enjoy portant attraction from bucket list – Sea Organ, rounds the old city center and discover its ancient
the evening in the coastal atmosphere. experimental instrument that plays music by the secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery,
way of sea waves. In the afternoon drive to Split, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi-
DAY 4: ISTRIA TOUR B, DG with stop in Trogir, antique city full of magical pal- cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be
Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. aces. free for exploring the city on your own or join us on
The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic Accommodation in Split and free time. optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for
between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery.
shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Cro- DAY 7: SPLITB
atia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the DAY 9: DUBROVNIK B, D
developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town administrative and cultural capital. The old city Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own.
is built on the island and it is the most picturesque center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the
and romantic towns on Mediterranean. To fell the UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an- medieval streets and travel back in time. In the
true Istrian spirit, visit one of Istrian agritourism cient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day evening join you group for a farewell dinner where
farm for local tasting. Continue to Porec, one of with exploring the city center with a city tour take you will talk about most memorable moments of
most popular holiday destinations in Istria. A stroll will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje the tour and plan for new ones.
through town and its narrow streets, will mesmer- Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split
ize you. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy riva. Afternoon will be free at leisure. DAY 10: DUBROVNIK FLY OUT B
free time by the sea. Free time until transfer for flight back home.
DAY 8: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK B
DAY 5: PLITVICE B, D Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast
Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and
head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia.
You will visit one of the most beautiful sites of na-
ture in all of Europe. Plitvice national park com-
prises of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by
waterfalls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and
forest paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on
UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free
time to enjoy pristine nature. Accommodation in
Plitvice area, dinner in hotel, overnight.
DAY 6: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L
Start with a short city tour among ancient and
early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the
important city of the first Croatian kingdom and
is nowadays administrative and cultural capital
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• VENICE VENICE: DBL TREE BY HILTON 4*, HOTEL STARTS (FLY IN VCE) ENDS (FLY OUT DBV) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
• PIRAN POPPY 4* or similar
• KOPER APR 07, 2022 APR 16, 2022 2.190 €
• ROVINJ OPATIA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, APR 28, 2022 MAY 07, 2022 2.310 €
• POREC PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar
MAY 19, 2022 MAY 28, 2022 2.310 €
• PLITVICE NP PLITVICE: HOTEL MACOLA 3*, HOTEL
MIRJANA 4* or similar JUN 09, 2022 JUN 18, 2022 2.310 €
• ZADAR
• TROGIR SPLIT: HOTEL AMPHORA 4*, HOTEL CORNER JUN 30, 2022 JUL 09, 2022 2.310 €
• SPLIT 4* or similar JUL 21, 2022 JUL 30, 2022 2.310 €
• DUBROVNIK AUG 11, 2022 AUG 20, 2022 2.310 €
DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*,
HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar SEP 01, 2022 SEP 10, 2022 2.310 €
SEP 22, 2022 OCT 01, 2022 2.310 €
PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Rector’s palace OCT 13, 2022 OCT 22, 2022 2.310 €
• All transfers as per itinerary • Tourist tax NOV 03, 2022 NOV 12, 2022 1.998 €
• English speaking tour leader DEC 08, 2022 DEC 17, 2022 2.190 €
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB
JAN 26, 2023 FEB 04, 2023 1.998 €
basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 830 €
• 3 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 190 € FEB 16, 2023 FEB 25, 2023 2.190 €
• 1× farewell dinner MAR 09, 2023 MAR 18, 2023 2.190 €
• 1× local tasting
• Taxi boat ride in Venice
• Entrance to Euphrasian Basilica
• Entrance to Plitvice NP TRAVEL PUZZLE
• Entrance to Diocletian palace
CHARMING ITALY
13Bled
Garda
Venice
Pisa Lucca
Florence
Rome
charming italy
8 DAY/7 NIGHTS
Welcome to the country of love, delicious food, great wine and rich history. Explore Rome,
where it all started and continue through picturesque Tuscany all the way to romantic
Venice
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ROME with famous fountain of Fours Rivers, admire the to unique Sistine Chapel adorned by Michelange-
Welcome to Italy and its famous capital Rome. magnificent Pantheon, Spanish stairs and throw a lo. The tour will end on St Peter’s square, where
Meet with your tour director and get to know the coin in fountain Trevi. Later in the afternoon, free you will be able to admire the St Peter’s Basilica
details of your tour! Free time in the eternal city. time to experience the city on your own. as well. In the afternoon, visit the unique church
of St Mary of Angels, San Pietro and Vincoli church
DAY 2: ROME B DAY 3: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL B where you can see the chains of St Peter. After-
All roads lead to Rome! Join your tour leader for a Discover the smallest state in the world – Vatican. noon will be will be free for you to enjoy the final
guided tour of this historical city. Visit the gladia- Your guide will first take you through Vatican’s mu- moments in Rome.
tor’s arena – Colosseum, Caesar’s forum, Venice seums, including one of the richest art collections
square, ...take a stroll in the through Piazza Navona in the world. Special attention will be dedicated
14DAY 4: ASSISI – SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE ing cathedral Santa Maria de Fiore, Giotto’s Bell, DAY 7: VENICE B, D
B, T Dante’s birth house and church Santa Croce. Stop Spend a day in the most romantic city in the world,
Continue your adventure to medieval town of As- at Piazza della signora, decorated with numerous Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guid-
sisi, where patron of Italy, St Francis was born. palace and monuments, admire the church Ors- ed tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you
Walking tour of the ancient town, protected by anmichele and its gothic style, stroll through Uffizi around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with fa-
UNESCO World Heritage, offers interesting sites Gallery staircase all the way to Pitti palace. After- mous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological tow-
as Basilica of San Francisco, an artistic highlight noon will be free at leisure. er, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges of Ven-
of medieval Europe containing the sacred relics 4OPTIONAL: ice, cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories
of St Francis and Giotto’s frescoes. After the ba- Ufizzi Gallery visit of famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city
silica visit drive through Tuscany. Stop at one of by yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass,
the best wine cellars in the region, where you will DAY 6: PISA – LUCA – VENICE B, L and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the
learn all about the traditional wine Chianti and try Before saying goodbye to Tuscany, visit one if its evening join your group for a farewell dinner where
it togheter with the tasting of local products. Af- most renewed towns, Pisa. Snap a photo with you will talk about most memorable moments of
ternoon walk through the picturesque San Gimig- famous leaning tower and stop at square of Mir- the tour and plan for new ones.
nano and in the late afternoon, arrival to Renais- acles where Galileo Galilei has proved that Aris- 4OPTIONAL:
sance city of Florence. Accommodation and free totle’s theory of the acceleration of falling bodies Gondola ride through Venice’s canals
time. is incorrect. Continue to Lucca, and take a walk
though this medieval pearl visiting St Michel ca- DAY 8: VENICE FLY OUT B
DAY 5: FLORENCE B thedral, St Martin church, city wall, etc. in the late Free time until transfer for flight back home.
Head for the ancient heart of Florence and expe- afternoon arrival Venice area, accommodation in
rience a real travel back in time when your guide hotel and free time.
takes you to Piazza del Duomo with outstand-
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• ROME STARTS (FLY IN FCO) ENDS (FLY OUT VCE) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
ROME: EXE INTERNATIONAL 4*, BW PLUS
• VATICAN UNIVERSO 4* or similar APR 02, 2022 APR 09, 2022 1.998 €
• ASSISI APR 23, 2022 APR 30, 2022 1.998 €
• SAN GIMIGNANO FLORENCE: NH FIRENZE 4*, STARHOTELS
• FLORENCE MICHELANGELO 4* or similar MAY 14, 2022 MAY 21, 2022 1.998 €
• PISA VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* JUN 04, 2022 JUN 11, 2022 1.998 €
• VENICE or similar JUN 25, 2022 JUL 02, 2022 1.998 €
JUL 16, 2022 JUL 23, 2022 1.998 €
PRICE INCLUDES: SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 830 € AUG 06, 2022 AUG 13, 2022 1.998 €
• All transfers as per itinerary DINNER IN HOTELS: 190 € AUG 27, 2022 SEP 03, 2022 1.998 €
• English speaking tour leader
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB SEP 17, 2022 SEP 24, 2022 1.998 €
basis OCT 08, 2022 OCT 15, 2022 1.998 €
• 1 × lunch OCT 29, 2022 NOV 05, 2022 1.998 €
• 1 × farewell dinner
• Entrance to Vatican museums
• Entrance to Basilica Santa Croce
TRAVEL PUZZLE
• Venice return boat ride
• Tourist tax ADRIATIC PEARLS
15Linz
Vienna
Salzburg
Innsbruck
Bolzan
Verona Venice Ljubljana
Trieste
Garda lake
austria, italy & slovenia
12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS
Welcome to the heart of Europe. Slovenia, Austria and Italy offer an unforgettable combo
of rich history, colorful cities, delicious food, mesmerizing nature and great people.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA 4OPTIONAL: views of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral,
Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vien- Cruise on Danube with dinner the Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city lo-
na. Meet with your tour director and get to know cations of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens
the details of your tour! DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L and Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for in-
Leave the royal capital behind you and drive to- dividual exploring and shopping.
DAY 2: VIENNAB wards Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk 4OPTIONAL:
You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit
capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the re-
circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district mains of several members of the House of Baben- DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK
of Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding berg, Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue to Linz, B, L
school, Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and third biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before
Karl’s Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Austria region. Lunch and walking tour of this con- arriving there you will stop to visit the famous Crys-
Stephen’s Cathedral and more. Of course, you will stantly changing and developing city. Arrival to tal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was opened
not miss even the visit of the famous Schöbrünn Salzbrug in late afternoon, check in and free time. in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary of the
palace. Afternoon will be free at leisure for shop- company’s founding, when artist André Heller de-
ping or tasting of the famous Sacher cake in one of DAY 4: SALZBURG B signed a unique and magical place. This beloved
many coffee shops in the city center. Begin with a guided tour of the city will include attraction has brought moments of wonder to over
16fifteen million visitors from all around the world. DAY 9: VENICE B (Grand Canal) and the center of the neighborhood
Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shin- Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, built at the behest of Maria Theresa of Austria,
ing crystals you will continue to the center of Inns- Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guid- lunch in traditional trattoria and drive to Ljubljana.
bruck – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval ed tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you Arrival in the late afternoon, accommodation and
buildings. You will take a look of the famous Golden around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with overnight.
Roof, St. Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial famous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological
palace. Accommodation in hotel and free time. tower, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges, DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B, D
cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of Start your day with visit of beloved Slovenian cap-
DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city on ital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around
Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolo- yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, and show you most important attractions, such
miti region. On your way you will pass also Austri- and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the as Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market,
an Alps, before entering famous Sud Tirol region. evening return to hotel for overnight. town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole
Pass by Merano and admire the typical Tirolese 4OPTIONAL: Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to
architecture. Stop in Bolzano, historical and me- Gondola ride through Venice’s canals the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and
dieval capital of Alto Adige region. Visit magnifi- Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing
cent with gothic and romanic elements and stop DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L view from the top. Lunch and afternoon free at lei-
for lunch. In the late afternoon accommodation in Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On sure, to enjoy city on your own. In the evening join
Garda lake area, free time and overnight. the way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Tri- you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk
este. Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna about most memorable moments of the tour and
DAY 7: GARDA LAKEB on the sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of lan- plan for new ones.
Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You guages, people and religions one easily senses its
can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numer- combined Central European and Mediterranean DAY 12: LJUBLJANA FLY OUT B
ous entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aq- spirits. After guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to Free time until transfer to airport for flight back
uasplah, Zoo Safari…). the monumental palazzi and the Greek Orthodox home.
4OPTIONAL: Church of San Nicolò on the Trieste Canal Grande
Gardaland, ZOO safari
Milano shopping tour
Cooking class
DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B
Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to
Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic Ve-
rona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and
Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the
lovely square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphi-
theater, Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites.
Some free time for lunch and exploring Verona on
your own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in
late afternoon, accommodation, free time.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• VIENNA VIENNA: LEONARDO ROYAL 4*, ATH STARTS (FLY IN VIE) ENDS (FLY OUT LJU) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
• LINZ PYRAMIDE 4* or similar
• SALZBURG APR 05, 2022 APR 16, 2022 2.620 €
SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW
• INNSBRUCK PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar APR 26, 2022 MAY 07, 2022 2.750 €
• BOLZAN BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL MAY 24, 2022 JUN 04, 2022 2.750 €
• VERONA SCALA 4* or similar JUN 14, 2022 JUN 25, 2022 2.750 €
• VENICE
GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE JUL 05, 2022 JUL 16, 2022 2.750 €
• TRIESTE
DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE GARDONE
• LJUBLJANA JUL 26, 2022 AUG 06, 2022 2.750 €
RIVIERA 4* or similar
VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* AUG 09, 2022 AUG 20, 2022 2.750 €
or similar AUG 30, 2022 SEP 10, 2022 2.750 €
LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, SEP 20, 2022 OCT 8, 2022 2.750 €
UNION HOTEL 4* or similar OCT 11, 2022 OCT 22, 2022 2.750 €
NOV 08, 2022 NOV 19, 2022 2.620 €
PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Ljubljana castle and
• All transfers as per itinerary funicular ride
• English speaking tour leader • Tourist tax
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB
basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 1.140 €
• 3 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 399 €
• 1 × farewell dinner
• Entrance to Schönbrünn palace
• Entrance to Melk monastery TRAVEL PUZZLE
• Entrance to Swarowski crystal museum
STUNNING SLOVENIA
• Venice return boat ride
17Zagreb
Novi Sad
Sarajevo Belgrade
Plitvice
Mostar
Split Podgorica
Skopje
Dubrovnik
Budva
Tirana Ohrid
the great balkan experience
15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS
Enjoy the authentic spirit of Balkans discovering the amazing history of the region, exploring
the culture of different nations and tasting flavours of the delicious food variety in Croatia,
Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ZAGREB Serbia. Free time to explore the city and overnight. has from ancient times been considered a gate-
Welcome to Croatia’s capital! Meet with your tour way between the East and West. After turbulent
director to get all the information about the tour. DAY 4: BELGRADEB history Niš became one of the most important in-
Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing dustrial centers in Serbia, a center of electronics
DAY 2: ZAGREB B tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the and mechanical engineering, textile and tobacco
Start your day with guided walking tour of its through elite city district Dedinje unusual building industry. Arrival to Skopje in the late afternoon.
historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous Accommodation in hotel, free time.
Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban com- markets such as the Republic Square with the Par-
plex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets DAY 6: SKOPJE – OHRID B, L
government buildings popular sightseeing spots of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale- Enjoy the Macedonian capital Skopje in the morn-
of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can ing and begin with some sightseeing: the stone
city on your own. admire wonderful views of the city and the conflu- bridge, the church of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a
ence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in mosque and similar. You will also walk through the
DAY 3: ZAGREB – NOVI SAD – BELGRADE B, L Belgrade in the afternoon. picturesque old bazaar and enjoy the atmosphere.
Check out from hotel and drive to Serbia. On the 4OPTIONAL: In the afternoon drive to stunning lake of Ohrid.
way stop and visit Novi sad for lunch and short city Cruise on Danube river Accommodation by the lake and free time.
tour. Pass by famous Petrovardin fortress on Dan- DAY 7: OHRID – TIRANA B, L
ube river, Church of Mary’s Name, the architectur- DAY 5: NIS – SKOPJE B, L The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365
al beauties of Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Departure from hotel in the morning and drive to churches (one for each day of the year) and was
Orthodox Cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace. In the Skopje. On your way you will stop in Nis, one of considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only
late afternoon arrival to Belgrade, the capital of the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe and 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its her-
18itage site as one of the oldest and most complete and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. DAY 13: SPLIT B, L
architectural ensembles on the southeastern part The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most In the morning drive back to Dalmatian coast to
of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, continue to important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- visit Split - the capital city of Dalmatia. The old city
Albania to visit its capital Tirana, also Albania’s ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of
largest city. It is blessed with a mild Mediterrane- rounds the old city center and discover its ancient UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling an-
an climate and numbers of beautiful churches and secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, cient Roman monument in Croatia. Upon arrival
lush parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- lunch and then afternoon exploring the city center
Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the monu- cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be with a city tour take will take you to Roman Diocle-
ment to Mother Albania. free for exploring the city on your own or join us on tian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The Golden Gate
optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for and to famous Split riva. Rest of the day will be
DAY 8: SKADAR LAKE – PODGORICA B, L its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. free at leisure to enjoy the town on your own.
Drive to Montenegro. On the way stop to visit and
admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans DAY 11: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO B, L DAY 14: PLTIVICE – ZAGREB B, D
and the largest bird preservation park in Europe. Time for Bosnia! Your first stop will be monument Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and
In the afternoon reach Podgorica. Short guided from Ottoman times, famous city of Mostar. Stroll head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You
walk through city center will reveal colourful his- around it sold town and medieval streets, admire will visit one of the most beautiful sites of nature
tory of the city through Doganjka Moswue, Repub- the young guys jumping from famous old bridge to in all of Europe. Plitvice national park comprises
lic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, cold Neretva river. In the afternoon drive to Sara- of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by water-
Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s jevo, Bosnian capital Accommodation in hotel and falls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and for-
castle and tower clock from the 17th centure. Ac- free rest of the day. est paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on
commodation in hotel and free time to discover UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free
the capital on your own. DAY 12: SARAJEVOB time to enjoy pristine nature. Return to Zagreb in
4OPTIONAL: Let’s start with some sightseeing of the city’s at- the afternoon and in the evening join you group for
Wine tasting tractions: Baščaršija, Begova Mosque, the most a farewell dinner where you will talk about most
Lipa cave visit typical of religious buildings in the Bal¬kans; City memorable moments of the tour and plan for new
Hall, the Principles bridge. View of three different ones.
DAY 9: BUDVA – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK B, L religious buildings: the Catho¬lic church, the syn-
From the capital back to Adriatic, with morning agogue and the mosque. We continue with our DAY 15: ZAGREB FLY OUTB
coffee in Budva. Later on, continue to Kotor, which sightseeing and a visit to Ilidza. There’s also time Free time until departure for flight back home.
is located along one of Montenegro’s most beauti- for some traditional Bosnian meatballs, meat pat-
ful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage ties, sweet tufahija and more; and maybe some
list. Final stop before crossing back to Croatia, will entertainment in the city.
be small hidden pearl – Perast. The city has ex-
perienced the biggest boom in 18th century and
most of the monuments originate from that time:
the building of ship owners and sea captains, a
baroque palace Bujovića which is now County
Museum, Maritime School building. In the late af-
ternoon drive to Dubrovnik, Croatian pearl on the
Adriatic. Accommodation in Dubrovnik area and
overnight.
DAY 10: DUBROVNIKB
Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• ZAGREB ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL STARTS (FLY IN ZAG) ENDS (FLY OUT ZAG) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
• NOVI SAD PANORAMA 4* or similar
• BELGRADE MAR 31, 2022 APR 14, 2022 2.650 €
• SKOPJE BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, APR 28, 2022 MAY 12, 2022 2.965 €
• OHRID HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar
MAY 26, 2022 JUN 09, 2022 2.965 €
• TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK
4* or similar JUN 23, 2022 JUL 07, 2022 2.965 €
• PODGORICA
• KOTOR OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM JUL 21, 2022 AUG 04, 2022 2.965 €
• BUDVA 4* or similar AUG 18, 2022 SEP 01, 2022 2.965 €
• DUBROVNIK SEP 15, 2022 SEP 29, 2022 2.965 €
TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or
• MOSTAR
similar OCT 13, 2022 OCT 27, 2022 2.740 €
• SARAJEVO
• SPLIT DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, NOV 17, 2022 DEC 01, 2022 2.650 €
• PLTIVICE NP HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar
PRICE INCLUDES: • Entrance to Rector’s palace
• All transfers as per itinerary • Tourist tax
• English speaking tour leader
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB
basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 930 €
• 8 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 315 €
• 1× farewell dinner
• Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress
• Entrance to Plitvice NP TRAVEL PUZZLE
• Entrance to Diocletian palace STUNNING SLOVENIA
19Belgrade
Niš
Podgorica
Dubrovnik Perast Skopje
Kotor Skadar lake
Budva Kruje
Ohrid
Tirana
south balkan gems
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Discover south Balkan and its colorful spirit on this amazing tour from Dubrovnik to
Belgrade. Passing Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia all the way to Serbia, will paint
a mesmerizing picture of nature, history and gastronomy treasures of this part of the world.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DUBROVNIK important merchant towns in the en¬tire Adriat- DAY 3: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA
Welcome to pearl of Adriatic Sea! Meet with your ic region. Walk along the medieval wall that sur- B, L
tour director to get all the information about the rounds the old city center and discover its ancient Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town
tour. secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, of Perast. The city has experienced the biggest
visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnifi- boom in 18th century and most of the monuments
DAY 2: DUBROVNIK B cent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be originate from that time: the building of ship own-
Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast free for exploring the city on your own or join us on ers and sea captains, a baroque palace Bujovića
and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for which is now County Museum, Maritime School
The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. building. Our next point will be in Kotor, which is
20located along one of Montenegro’s most beauti- was considered as second Jerusalem. Even with and tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with ar-
ful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage only 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its rival to Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel
list. After sightseeing walking tour continue to the heritage site as one of the oldest and most com- and free time first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian
best-known beach resort in Montenegro - Budva. plete architectural ensembles on the southeast- capital, known for its very exciting and vivid night-
In the late afternoon accommodation in the cap- ern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, you life.
ital, Podgorica. will have some free time to explore it on your own
or enjoy the sun on the lake shore. Accommoda- DAY 9: BELGRADE B, D
DAY 4: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – tion and overnight in Ohrid. Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing
TIRANA B, L tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the
Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgor- DAY 7: SKOPJE B through elite city district Dedinje unusual building
ica, passing through Skaline (stairway), one of Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon ar- TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous
the most historic and picturesque sites of town, rival, your guide will take you around the city for markets such as the Republic Square with the Par-
Doganjka Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem sightseeing, visiting the stone bridge, the church liament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets
Bridge, Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resur- of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and oth- of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kale-
rection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower ers. Accommodation and free afternoon for a megdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can
clock from the 17th centure. Later on, continue to walk through Carsija, evoking the city’s past with admire wonderful views of the city and the con-
next stop and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat its winding lanes filled with teahouses, mosques, fluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time
of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe. crafts people’s shops, and even good nightlife. in Belgrade in the afternoon. In the evening join
Once in Albania, you will visit the historical town you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk
Krujë with Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum DAY 8: NIS – BELGRADE B, L about most memorable moments of the tour and
of national hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to plan for new ones.
Tirana in later afternoon/evening time, overnight. Serbian capital Belgrade. On your way you will 4OPTIONAL:
stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans Danube cruise
DAY 5: TIRANA – BERAT B, L and Europe and has from ancient times been con-
Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capi- sidered a gateway between the East and West. Af- DAY 10: BELGRADE FLY OUTB
tal Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed ter turbulent history Niš became one of the most Free time until departure for flight back home.
with a mild Mediterranean climate and numbers important industrial centers in Serbia, a center of
of beautiful churches and lush parks. You will visit electronics and mechanical engineering, textile
the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace
of Culture and the monument to Mother Albania.
Day will continue with exploring the Albanian tra-
dition and history by paying a visit of Berat, also
known s “the city of 1000 windows). Visit Museum
of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum
and Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for overnight.
DAY 6: OHRIDB
Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia,
where you will spend the day by magnificent lake
Ohrid. The town of Ohrid was also known as town
of 365 churches (one for each day of the year) and
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: PREDICTED HOTELS: DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*,
STARTS (FLY IN DBV) ENDS (FLY OUT BEG) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM
• PERAST HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar
• KOTOR TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or APR 26, 2022 MAY 05, 2022 1.998 €
• BUDVA similar MAY 24, 2022 JUN 02, 2022 2.460 €
• PODORICA OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM JUN 07, 2022 JUN 16, 2022 2.460 €
• KRUJE 4* or similar
JUN 21, 2022 JUN 30, 2022 2.460 €
• TIRANA SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK
• BERAT 4* or similar JUL 05, 2022 JUL 14, 2022 2.460 €
• OHRID BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, JUL 19, 2022 JUL 28, 2022 2.460 €
• SKOPJE HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar AUG 16, 2022 AUG 25, 2022 2.460 €
• NIS
• BELGRADE AUG 30, 2022 SEP 08, 2022 2.460 €
SEP 13, 2022 SEP 22, 2022 2.460 €
PRICE INCLUDES: OPTIONAL: OCT 11, 2022 OCT 20, 2022 1.998 €
• All transfers as per itinerary Danube cruise
NOV 08, 2022 NOV 17, 2022 1.998 €
• English speaking tour leader
• Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB
basis SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 460 €
• 4 × lunch DINNER IN HOTELS: 270 €
• 1× farewell dinner
• Entrance to Rector’s palace
• Entrance to Skanderbeg museum
• Entrance to Museum of Iconography
‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and
Castle of Berat TRAVEL PUZZLE
• Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress
IMPRESSIVE CROATIA
• Tourist tax
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