Bosnia, Croatia & Slovenia

DAY 3: FRI - SARAJEVO (B)
Sarajevo, the capital city of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina , has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 4: SAT – SARAJEVO/DUBROVNIK (B,D)
A drive through the marvelous gorge of the River Neretva to Mostar, where we will see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the recently reconstructed 16th century single arch stone bridge. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 5: SUN – DUBROVNIK (B)
This morning enjoy a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik"; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with it’s Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Balance of the day is at leisure.

DAY 6: MON – DUBROVNIK/SPLIT (B,D)
This morning we depart Dubrovnik and 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 Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral.

DAY 7: TUE – SPLIT/TROGIR/ZADAR/PLITVICE LAKES (B,D)
After breakfast, we head north along the coast to Trogir, the center of artistic activities, where scholars from around the world gather to study and paint. Then it's on to Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic, once famed cultural center. We pause here for an orientation tour that includes the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Cathedral and St. Donat Church. Our journey continues as we turn inland towards the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park.

DAY 8: WED - PLITVICE LAKES (B,D)
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage list, the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. In the morning, there’s a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 9: THU – PLITVICE LAKES/OPATIJA/POSTOJNA/BLED (B,D)
We return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. Then we head north to Postojna, home of one of the largest caves in Europe. Here we tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, our journey continues to Bled, beautifully situated in the Julian Alps.

DAY 10: FRI – BLED (B)
Our morning sightseeing tour features the town of Bled with the lake-shore, and includes a visit to the Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Balance of the day at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the old church with a collection of religious art on a small island in the middle of the lake.

DAY 11: SAT – BLED/LJUBLJANA/ZAGREB (B,D)
Our last day of the tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, begins with a visit to the open-air market, the City Hall, Robba's Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Then, proceed to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Your sightseeing tour upon arrival will take you along the historic Upper Town, to see the St. Mark’s Church, the St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace.

DAY 12: SUN – ZAGREB/USA (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

B=Breakfast; D=Dinner