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Dalmatian Jewels

Countries Visited: Croatia, Slovenia
Cities/ Locations: Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes, Opatija, Postojna, Bled, Ljubljana, Zagreb

Tour CE7 - 10 Days/ 8 Nights from $2,169 Including airfare
 
Itinerary Hotels Departures Prices FreeGate Tourism 1-800-223-0304
FreeGate Included Features
    Croatian sunset
    • Roundtrip economy class airfare from New York
    • 8 nights First Class hotel accommodations: (Dubrovnik 2, Split 1, Plitvice 2, Bled 2, Zagreb 1)
    • All sightseeing as per itinerary by air-conditioned motor coach with English-speaking tour escort/manager throughout, local guides in all major cities and entrance fees for the tours.
    • Cultural performance in Moscow, folklore performance in St. Petersburg
    • All hotel service charges and taxes
    • Meals as per itinerary: B = Breakfast (8), D = Dinner (6)
    • All transfers and baggage handling as per itinerary
    • FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio

      Sightseeing Tours Included:
          Dubrovnik; Split; Plitvice Lakes; Postojna Caves; Bled; Ljubljana; Zagreb

Itinerary

DAY 1, FRI: USA - DUBROVNIK
Departure on your overnight transatlantic flight to Dubrovnik with meals enroute.

DAY 2, SAT: DUBROVNIK (D)
Arrival today at the Dubrovnik airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director for dinner.

DAY 3, 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 its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 4, 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 5, 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 Foroum, the Cathedral and St. Donat Church. Our journey continues as we turn inland towards the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Plitvice Lakes DAY 6, 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 we will take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 7, 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 8, 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 9, 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 10, SUN: ZAGREB/USA (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

B=Breakfast; D=Dinner

Accommodations    HOTEL NAME
Dubrovnik Argosy / Tirena
Split President
Plitvice Jezero
Bled Park / Golf
Zagreb Regent Esplanade

Departure Dates & Prices

OUR RATES INCLUDE AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES OF $200
DEPART USA: Friday
PRICE
Apr 18, 25, 2008
2,299
May 2, 9
2,299
May 16, 23, 30
2,819
Jun 13, 20
2,819
Jun 27
2,759
Jul 4, 11, 18
2,759
Aug 15, 22, 29
2,759
Sep 5
2,759
Sep 12, 19, 26
2,299
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
2,299
Oct 31
2,169
Nov 7
2,169
SINGLE/ TRPLE OCCUPANCY
Single room - add
+510
Triple room - deduct
-50

Rates are per person in US Dollars, double occupancy, and include airline fuel surcharges. Airfare from New York is included; departures from most USA gateways are available - please inquire. Air taxes & security fees (approx. $110-150) are additional.

DEPARTURES FROM OTHER US CITIES: Competitive airfares are available - please inquire.

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from above prices:

Apr 01 - May 15
$920
May 16 - Jun 22
$1,405
Jun 23 - Sep 07
$1,350
Sep 08 - Oct 26
$920
Oct 27 - Dec 11
$800

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): $2,649 to $3,189 depending on your travel dates

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