Zagreb to Venice 14 Day/13 Night Coach Tour ~ K808

K808 - Zagreb to Venice 14 Days / 13 Nights

Day 1: arrive Zagreb, Saturday
Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Then the day is at leisure to get settled in or begin exploring. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions.
(D)

Day 2: in Zagreb, Sunday
On a morning sightseeing tour, see 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 city streets, browse through the shops, or take an optional excursion to see the countryside.
(B)

Day 3: Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the hotel, relax and enjoy dinner.
(B, D)

Day 4: Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday
Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations during its long history. On your city tour visit the Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija,” Husref Bay’s Mosque, the Olympic Stadium, and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, view the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th-century stone bridge. Finally, travel to Dubrovnik, with its picturesque setting on the stunning Adriatic coast.
(B, D)

Day 5: in Dubrovnik, Wednesday
A walking tour shows you the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and Sponza Palace. Then it’s on to see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, shop, stroll along the water’s edge, or simply relax and delight in your superbly scenic surroundings.
(B)

Day 6: in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit city of Kotor before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way.
(B)

Day 7: Dubrovnik to Split, Friday
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city 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 8: Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, a center of artistic activities in Croatia. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
(B, D)

Day 9: in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday
A full day to enjoy spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.
(B, D)

Day 10: Plitvice to Opatija, Postojna & Ljubljana, Monday
Returning to the coast, stop at the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will show off the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. Afterward, drive across the border into Slovenia and to Postojna Cave, 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 11: in Bled, Ljubljana excursion, Tuesday
An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visit of the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Afternoon excursion to Ljubljana; the city tour takes in views of the open-air Central Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba's Fountain, the Three Bridges, and the Parliament. Return to Bled for an overnight.
(B)

Day 12: Ljubljana, to Trieste & Venice, Wednesday
Leaving Bled, drive south to Trieste in Italy for orientation tour and visit to Miramare Castle and its lovely park. The castle was built by the Habsburg monarchy on a cliff overlooking Adriatic Sea. After your visit, continue on to the romantic city of Venice.
(B)

Day 13: in Venice, Thursday
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice, featuring the major highlights: St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, and Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glassblowing factory where you will watch a master artisan demonstrate this traditional Venetian art. Your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or take an optional gondola ride. Celebrate your wonderful vacation tonight with a Farewell Dinner at a favorite restaurant.
(B, D)

Day 14: depart Venice, Friday
After breakfast you will be transferred to Venice airport for your flight home.
(B)

B: Breakfast; D: Dinner

Tour Includes:

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Breakfast daily and 8 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-ZAG-WES or HR-ZAG-SHE
  Zagreb (2 nights)
• BA-BOS-EUR or BA-BOS-HOL
  Sarajevo (1 night)
• HR-DUB-LAC or HR-DUB-ARG or HR-DUB-LAP
  Dubrovnik (3 nights)
• HR-SPU-ATR
  Split (1 night)
• HR-PLL-JEZ
  Plitvice (2 nights)
• SI-BLE-PAR or SI-BLE-RIK
  Bled (2 nights)
• IT-VEN-HBO
  Venice (2 nights)

Sightseeing Tours Included:

• Zagreb
• Sarajevo
• Dubrovnik
• Split
• Plitvice Lakes
• Opatija
• Bled
• Ljubljana
• Postojna Cave
• Venice

*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.