Dalmatian Sunshine 9 Day/8 Night Coach Tour ~ K802

K802 - Dalmatian Sunshine 9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 1: Arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.
(D)

Day 2: Dubrovnik, Sunday
On a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free.
(B)

Day 3: Split, Monday
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. Enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral.
(B, D)

Day 4: Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.
(B, D)

Day 5: Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps.
(B, D)

Day 6: Bled, Thursday
An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery.
(B)

Day 7: Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday
Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia's capital city.
(B, D)

Day 8: Zagreb, Saturday
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, Parliament and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to see the countryside.
(B)

Day 9: Depart Zagreb, Sunday
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
(B)

B: Breakfast; D: Dinner

Tour Includes:

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
• Airport arrival and departure transfers
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Service charges and hotel taxes

Hotels:

Stay at the following or similar:

• HR-DUB-LAC or HR-DUB-ARG or HR-DUB-LAP
  Dubrovnik (2 nights)
• HR-SPU-ATR
  Split (1 night)
• HR-PLL-JEZ
  Plitvice (1 night)
• SI-SI1-PAR or SI-BLE-RIK
  Bled (2 nights)
• HR-ZAG-WES or HR-ZAG-SHE
  Zagreb (2 nights)

Sightseeing Tours Included:

• Dubrovnik
• Split
• Plitvice Lakes
• Postojna Cave
• Bled
• Ljubljana
• Zagreb

*This tour is operated by our partner, Kompas Tours. While our Ireland & Britain guided vacations offer one inclusive price with no additional costs, this tour will offer additional sightseeing excursions or dining experiences that are sold separately while on tour to enhance your vacation experience.