DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Zagreb
Arrive in Zagreb and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Zagreb
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Thursday - Zagreb City Tour
Begin the day with a stroll through the parks of downtown promenade. Next, head to the historic Upper Town. View busy Kaptol Square, and the monumental Zagreb Cathedral, with its soaring twin spires. Walk along Kravi Most, to St. Mark's Square, dominated by St. Mark's Church with its brightly colored roof and the Parliament building. Continue past the 17th century Jesuit Church of St. Catherine and conclude the tour at Ban Jelacic, the main square with free time to explore. Later, join the optional Croatian Countryside with dinner. Begin with a scenic drive to Kumrovec, the birthplace of the late Marshal Tito. Visit the Ethnological Museum's restored village houses from the turn of the 19th century. Later, head to a charming farm restaurant for dinner of local specialties and wine
Optional: Croatian Countryside with Dinner
Overnight: Zagreb
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday - Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Cross into Slovenia this morning and travel to its capital city of Ljubljana. On arrival, view its vast open-air market; the Baroque Venetian inspired City Hall; Robba Fountain, inspired by Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain in Rome; the Triple Bridge, which connects the old and new cities and the Parliament. Afterward, continue towards the Julian Alps to Bled. Surrounded by high peaks, Bled has enticed travelers since the mid-19th century for its pure air, magnificent scenery and healing thermal springs. Today, Bled is an all-seasons resort with delightful hotels, villas, and restaurants nestled on the lakefront. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Saturday - Visit Bled Castle
Begin the day with a visit to the imposing 11th century Bled Castle, perched on a steep cliff high above the lake, creating a dramatic backdrop to the city. Stroll through the castle grounds and visit the museum to get insight into the history of the castle and the surrounding area. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Bled independently. Perhaps join the optional Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj tour. Visit the island on Lake Bled and Bohinj, with its dense woods and spectacular mountains. Drive through typical Slovenian villages on the return to Bled. Tonight, join the optional Tour of Radovljica & Gingerbread Museum with dinner. Visit the old section of the medieval town of Radovljica. Later, learn about the Slovenian craft of Lectarstvo at the Lect Museum (Gingerbread Museum). Afterward, experience a traditional Slovenian dinner with live entertainment
Optional: Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj
Optional: Tour of Radovljica & Gingerbread Museum with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday - Scenic Drive to Plitvice Lakes
Begin the day with a scenic drive towards Plitvice Lakes National Park, a wonderland of 16 interconnecting lakes, flanked by thundering waterfalls and a huge primeval forest. This area, considered a geological and hydrological phenomenon is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. After time to explore, continue to the town of Plitvice for dinner and overnight*The walk down to Plitvice Lakes requires good walking shoes
Overnight: Plitvice Lakes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Monday - Split City Tour
Depart Plitvice Lakes and drive south to the UNESCO protected seaside town of Split. Upon arrival, a walking tour along the cobbled streets of the Old Town features the historic inner city with its dominating Roman influence, built around the 4th century Palace of Diocletian. Visit this well-preserved palace, a precious example of Roman architecture. View the remains of the Cathedral of St. Domnius built in the Middle Ages, and the Temple of Jupiter with its headless black sphinx guarding the entrance. Spend the remainder of the day discovering the town independently. In the evening, savor dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Split
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Tuesday - Dubrovnik City Tour
Depart Split and travel south along the Dalmatian coast to the walled city of Dubrovnik. Cross the Pelješac Bridge connecting the region of Southern Dalmatia with the rest of the country's mainland and drive along the Pelješac Peninsula. Stop at the fishing town of Ston and visit the famous saltworks. Later taste delicious Pelješac wines at a family-run winery before continuing to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival in the afternoon, take a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. This magnificent Old Town, with its treasure of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque churches, monasteries, and palaces is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Rector's Palace, an outstanding blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture and view the monumental Sponza Palace. Then, on to view the Dominican Monastery and visit the Franciscan Monastery and its 14th century pharmacy, one of the oldest still-functioning pharmacies in Europe
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Wednesday - Full Day in Dubrovnik
A full day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik independently. Perhaps visit the Maritime Museum in St. John's Castle, or linger in the historic Old City. Alternatively, join the optional Silk Wonder and Old Mills Tour. Travel to Gruda and visit the gallery of Antonia Ruskovic. Antonia was able to restore centuries old traditional embroidery and the entire silk culture. Learn how silk is produced and browse the extensive selection of handmade products. Afterward, continue to Ðivanovic Mill, to watch a demonstration of flour production and wool processing. There are not many fulling mills left and this, is the only operational one in Dalmatia. Learn about fabrics and the importance of it in the whole region. Later, return back to Dubrovnik. Tonight during dinner, share wonderful memories of your journey and bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Silk Wonder and Old Mills (AM)
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10, Thursday - Depart Croatia
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.