Balkan Travel and Balkan Tours

Croatia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina

8 days/7 nights

2012 Tour Departure Dates:
May 13, 20, 27
June 10, 17
July 1, 8, 29
August 5, 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23

Europeans may have discovered America, but now the Americans are discovering Europe. Specifically, they are discovering the beauty of Croatia. This historically important center of European tourism has once again been placed on the map of the discerning tourist. Here tourists are welcomed with kindness and civility, with spectacular scenic views, and wonderful culinary delights.

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Day 1 (Sunday): ARRIVAL IN DUBROVNIK
Upon arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, transfer to hotel. Meet the tour guide. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 (Monday): DUBROVNIK - MOSTAR - SARAJEVO
Morning departure for Mostar. Sightseeing tour of the Old City of Mostar, recently included in the UNESCO's List of World Cultural Heritage. We tour its elegant Bridge, Old Bazaar, the Mosque, and a typical Turkish house. Continue to Sarajevo. Afternoon city tour of Sarajevo, including Bašcaršija, Gazi Husref Bey Mosque, and Tunnel War Museum. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo.

Day 3 (Tuesday): SARAJEVO - OSIJEK
After breakfast, we drive northwards to Slavonski Brod where we stop in time for lunch. Continue to Osijek. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 (Wednesday): OSIJEK - ZAGREB
In the morning, city tour of Osijek, visiting the Baroque Fortress, St. Trinity Square, Water Gate, and other city highlights. After the tour, drive down the wine trail to a 1526 cellar for wine tasting. Continuation to Zagreb for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 (Thursday): ZAGREB - PLITVICE
Morning city tour of Zagreb, including the fortified Upper Town, the city's historical center, St. Mark's Church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the University. After the city tour, drive to Plitvice and tour the Plitvice Lakes National Park (on the UNESCO's List of World Natural Heritage). Sixteen lakes, each at the different level, are joined in a series of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded by dense wood, Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of a rare and unique beauty. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice.

Day 6 (Friday): PLITVICE - TROGIR - SPLIT
Morning departure for Trogir where we visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Continue to Split. City tour of Split, including the Diocletian's Palace (on the UNESCO's List of World Cultural Heritage), the Peristyle, Jupiter's Temple, and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Split.

Day 7 (Saturday): SPLIT - DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, departure for Dubrovnik. Sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, included in the UNESCO's List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit the Franciscan monastery with Europe's third oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace, and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 8 (Sunday): DEPARTURE FROM DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, the tour ends with a transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.

TOUR PRICE:

Departure Dates	Price Per Person (double occupancy)	Single Supplement
May 13, 20, 27 June 10, 17	$1650	$468
July 1, 8, 29 August 5, 26 September 2, 9, 16, 23	$1742	$468

Price Includes:

motor coach and services of driver and guide throughout
accommodation in 4* hotels on half board basis
entrance fees
airport transfer on the dates of arrival and departure
English speaking tour escort

Price Does Not Include:

Airfare (unless otherwise arranged)
Departure and custom fees
Gratuities and individual daily expenses
Additional beverages
Travel insurance
Trip cancellation
Medical and luggage insurance are recommended for coverage against all unforeseen circumstances

Payment and Refund Policies

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Custom itineraries available to this or any of the destinations we travel to.

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