10 days Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina
Admire the charming medieval cities and extraordinary natural beauty of the Balkans with sightseeing in the historic centres of Zagrev, Dubrovnik and Split. You'll also see the vivid emerald green lakes and dramatic waterfalls in the beautiful Plitvice National Park.
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| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Zagreb (2 Nights) (flight not included) | Welcome to Zagreb. Spend the afternoon relaxing or take a stroll. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner in your hotel. Meal(s) Dinner / Hotel Panorama |
| 2 | Zagreb Sightseeing and Free Time | Zagreb is a traditional medieval European city with a wealth of historic monuments. Your Local Specialist shows you the highlights including the Upper and Lower town, the majestic cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's Church and the Opera House. Spend free time exploring the winding streets of the Old Town or consider an Optional Experience into the surrounding countryside. Meal(s)v Buffet Breakfast |
| 3 | Zagreb - Sarajevo Sightseeing | Travel south from Croatia into Bosnia-Herzegovina before arriving in the fascinating capital city Sarajevo. Due to its rich religious and cultural history, Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe. The city contains synagogues, mosques, orthodox as well as Catholic churches - all in one city. In 1914 the city was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which prompted the start of the First World War. Your Local Specialist will show you the important sights. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast / Hotel Hollywood |
| 4 | Sarajevo - Medjugorje - Mostar | Today leave Sarajevo and travel through dramatic mountainous scenery to Medjugorje - since 1981 it has become a popular site of religious pilgrimage due to reports of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six local Catholics. Later travel to Mostar where you’ll meet your Local Specialist. This city is named after its Old Bridge, the 'Stari Most', built by Sinan the great Ottoman architect and one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks. Destroyed during the war it has been rebuilt using the same methods as during the 16th century. You will also visit the Bazaar and see the Mosque. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel City |
| 5 | Mostar - Dubrovnik Sightseeing (2 Nights) | This morning after breakfast towards the Dalmatian coast and the spectacular medieval city of Dubrovnik. Enjoy a sightseeing walking tour of the main sights with a Local Specialist. Admire the Rector's Palace, the city walls, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast / Hotel Adria |
| 6 | Dubrovnik - Free Day or Optional Experience to Montenegro | Enjoy a completely free day in Dubrovnik to explore at your own pace. Or you could consider taking an Optional Experience to the Republic of Montenegro. Dine tonight at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner |
| 7 | Dubrovnik - Split (2 Nights) | Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour with a Local Specialist featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the cathedral. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Katarina |
| 8 | Split Free Day | Enjoy exploring Split, take a stroll along the beaches or join an Optional Experience to Hvar Island. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast |
| 9 | Split - Plitvice - Zabreb | This morning travel to the forested National Park of Plitvice. Admire the breathtaking waterfalls and lakes of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site on your walking tour with a Local Specialist. See lakes of crystal-clear water in many colourful shades of green, grey and blue which are linked by spectacular waterfalls. This evening arrive at your hotel in Zagreb and enjoy dinner at the hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Panorama |
| 10 | Depart Zagreb | Say farewell to your companions as this tour comes to an end. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast |