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Day 1/2:
Depart
USA/Arrive
Zagreb |
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Arrive at Zagreb airport, and then a short drive to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a short walk to the beautiful parks nearby. Then a lovely dinner with local delicacies before a cozy rest at your hotel.
Hotel Regent Esplanade, B.
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Day 3: Zagreb/Varazdin/Zagreb |
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Stroll the charming streets of
Zagreb and admire the
architecture of lively Ban
Jelacic Square. Pass through
popular Tkalciceva Street, walk
to the delightful Kamenita
Vrata, visit St. Mark’s Church
with its brilliant multicolor
tile roof, and experience
amazing views of Zagreb at night
from the Upper Town. After
lunch, drive to Varazdin
situated on a plain near the
river Drava. Varazdin is the
most harmonious and beautifully
preserved baroque town in this
corner of the continent. Admire
the extraordinary churches and
baroque palaces of the
aristocratic families that once
lived here. Return to Zagreb.
Hotel Regent Esplanade, B.
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Day 4: Zagreb/Plitvice/Zagreb |
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Drive to Plitvice Lakes National
Park – the unique oasis of rare
natural beauty! It remains one
of Europe 's most beautiful
nature reserve parks and
consists of 16 lakes, all
connected in cascades of
murmuring waterfalls. Plitvice
Lakes National Park was
recognized and protected by
UNESCO as part of the world’s
natural heritage in 1979. So
take a languid walk along the
Lakes, and breath in the fresh
mountain air while listening to
the lilting sounds of nature. In
the afternoon, return to Zagreb.
Hotel Regent Esplanade, B.
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One way flight from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, followed by private transfer to your hotel. In the company of your private local guide, tour Dubrovnik 's Old Town. And visit Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries, the Rector’s Palace, and Dubrovnik Cathedral. Drive through the Dubrovnik countryside to Konavle Valley. Then after lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the picturesque town of Cavtat.
Villa Argentina, B
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Day 6: Dubrovnik/Mljet/Dubrovnik |
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Visit the small village of Trstenik, and take a ferry to the island of Mljet. Enjoy the serenity of the most densely wooded island of the Adriatic, that includes its two inner lakes and the 12th Century Benedictine Monastery. Enjoy the lovely, secluded sandy beach, and some sea kayaking or diving. In the afternoon, return to Dubrovnik.
Villa Argentina , B
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Day 7:
Dubrovnik/Korcula/Dubrovnik |
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Ferry ride to the island of Korcula. Spend the day exploring the birthplace of Marco Polo. Then visit the Abbot’s Treasury and discover all about the Moreska sword dance. Do not miss the sunset vistas, nor relishing a glass of fine local Posip wine at one of Tiepolo Tower 's swank restaurants.
Villa Argentina, B
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Take a private tour of the Dubrovnik countryside. Visit the village of Trsteno. It is the oldest botanical garden in Croatia, and dates back to the 15th century. Continue on to the charming village of Orasac and discover how olive oil is still being produced the old fashioned way. Sample some local specialties such as smoked ham, cheese and wine. Then a drive to Ston, with its encircling city wall. It is spectacular and considered to be the second longest in all the world. Ston is also known for its salt production and is the oyster capital of Croatia. So we take a short boat ride to the oyster beds and savor and devour them straight from the sea!
Villa Argentina, B
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Private transfer to Dubrovnik
airport for your return flight home.
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