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CROATIAN CULTURE & NATURE TOUR 2011.
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| DAY 1 |
ZAGREB |
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Individual Arrival in Zagreb.
Meeting point at the Hotel, Dinner and overnight at the hotel |
| DAY 2 |
ZAGREB – VODICE |
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After breakfast tour the city of Zagreb. In the fortified, medieval Upper Town, you will see St. Mark's church, with its multicolour tiled roof, the lavishly baroque St. Catherine's church, Parliament, the government palace, and many fine old buildings. In the lower city, presided over by a statue of a mounted Ban Jelacic in the main square, 19th century National Theater, museums, the university - parks, and elaborate Secession architecture. Lunch, proceed to Dalmatia. Dinner and overnight in Vodice |
| DAY 3 |
VODICE - SIBENIK – NP KRKA - DUBROVNIK |
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Breakfast, drive to the city of Sibenik. The historic town of Sibenik is rich in cultural and historical monuments. The most representative among them is the famous Cathedral of Sibenik (St. Jacobs), one of the most original architectural projects of the late Middle Ages. From Sibenik we continue to the Krka Waterfalls. Krka is a river in Dalmatia; springs out at the western foot of Dinara Mountain and flows into the sea near Sibenik. In limestone it forms a narrow and deep canyon (up to 200 m), flowing over travertine barriers and creating waterfalls. After the visit, continue on to Dubrovnik, which is on UNESCO's list of world cultural heritage. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. |
| DAY 4 |
DUBROVNIK |
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After breakfast sightseeing of Dubrovnik. Completed in the thirteen century, the old city Dubrovnik has remained basically unchanged since. Its medieval ramparts encircle the city which pedestrians can enter through one of two gates - either way, they cross a stone bridge under the watchful gaze of the city's patron Saint, Blaise to find themselves joining the evening promenade down the broad, stone-paved avenue known as Stradun. After the sightseeing we will take a panoramic boat trip to see the Dubrovnik city walls from the sea, this being the highlight of your journey. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. |
| DAY 5 |
DUBROVNIK – MAKARSKA RIVIERA – BRELA |
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"Brela is a source of beauty" - thanks to dense pine forests, beaches, clear seawater. Brela has been known for decades as one of the most attractive seaside resorts in Dalmatia. Beautiful pine forests are located close to the superb pebble beaches. Today you can enjoy this beautiful nature, take a stroll along the coastal promenade or just take a swim. |
| DAY 6 |
MAKARSKA RIVIERA – SPLIT – PLITVICE LAKES |
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After breakfast, proceed to Split, which is also on UNESCO's list of world cultural heritage. Today's Split is the handiwork of seventeen centuries of men and women building and remodeling, adding and tearing down and touching up, so that 18th century houses intersect with ancient Roman walls and fourth century chambers house twentieth century apartments. At the core of this sprawling cityscape is the palace that Emperor Diocletian built for his golden years at the turn of the fourth century. In the afternoon continue to Plitvice Lakes, the largest national park in CroatiaDinner and overnight in Plitvice. |
| DAY 7 |
PLITVICE LAKES - OPATIJA |
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The most beautiful and the oldest national park in Croatia under UNESCO protection – consists of 16 lakes connected by waterfalls. The park is visited mostly on foot – however the entrance includes a boat ride across the Lake “Kozjak” and a train ride back to the main entrance. The visit of the park grounds takes approx. 3 hours. Continue to Opatija, situated on the Kvarner Bay, which used to be the favorite spa resort of the Habsburgs and the European aristocracy. Dinner and overnight in Opatija. |
| DAY 8 |
OPATIJA – END OF TRIP |
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After Breakfast end of the roundtrip.
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OPTIONAL:
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7 day cruise starting on Saturday from Opatija, visit of all north Adriatic Island |
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hotel accommodation in wellness, beach or city hotels in Opatija, Istria or else where in Croatia or neighboring Slovenia |
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Individual transfers to APTs in Zagreb, Krk, Lubljana, Trieste or Venice |
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NOTE: |
| Last night can be changed to Zagreb instead of Opatija |
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