• Features Included:

    • First-class hotels
    • Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik airport on Day 1
    • Departure transfer to Belgrade airport on Day 13
    • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
    • Professional English-Speaking Tour Director
    • Licensed Local Guides
    • Touring with modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Whisper technology for enhanced touring
    • Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
    • Service charges and hotel taxes
    • Entrance fees are included where indicated in bold

    Sightseeing Tours Included:

    • Dubrovnik
    • Split
    • Plitvice Lakes
    • Postojna Cave
    • Bled
    • Zagreb
    • Belgrade
  • Itinerary:

    B – Breakfast | D – Dinner

    Entrance fees are included where indicated in bold

    Day 1 – Saturday: Arrive in Dubrovnik

    You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D)

    Day 2 – Sunday: Explore Dubrovnik

    Embark on a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik after breakfast. Visit notable sites such as the Rector’s Palace, the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and the Franciscan Monastery with its ancient Pharmacy. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Consider joining the optional excursion for a home-hosted Dubelj experience with dinner. (B)

    Day 3 – Monday: To Split

    Travel north along the stunning Adriatic coast, passing old fishing villages and new resorts, until you reach the city of Split. (B, D)

    Day 4 – Tuesday: Explore Split

    Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Split. Explore the historic inner city, centered around the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site of Diocletian’s Palace. Discover remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, relax on the beach, or join the optional excursion to the glamorous island of Hvar, a popular spot for the rich and famous. (B)

    Day 5 – Wednesday: Trogir & Plitvice Lakes

    After breakfast, head to Trogir – known for its vibrant artistic scene. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Next, travel inland to the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Take a walking tour around the lower lakes and capture the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder. Marvel at the sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by lush vegetation and thickly wooded mountains. (B, D)

    Day 6 – Thursday: Opatija, Postojna & Bled

    Return to the coast and drive along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to the popular resort town of Opatija. Enjoy some free time before continuing north to Postojna, Slovenia – home to one of Europe’s largest caves. Explore this fantastic subterranean world on a miniature electric train. Continue to Bled, a picturesque town nestled in the Julian Alps. (B, D)

    Day 7 – Friday: Explore Bled

    Discover the beauty of Bled, an Alpine Lake surrounded by towering peaks. Take a sightseeing tour of the charming town and stroll along the lakeshore. Visit the impressive Bled Castle, perched high on a cliff above the lake. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Consider joining the optional excursion to the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through shops and boutiques, or simply revel in the enchanting scenery. (B)

    Day 8 – Saturday: Ljubljana & Zagreb

    Leave the mountains behind and head to Ljubljana – the capital of Slovenia. Embark on a walking tour of the old city center, exploring significant landmarks such as the Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Continue to Zagreb – the capital city of Croatia. (B, D)

    Day 9 – Sunday: Explore Zagreb

    In the morning, enjoy a city tour of Zagreb including the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is free to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)

    Day 10 – Monday: Journey to Belgrade

    After breakfast, we will drive you to Belgrade – the capital of Serbia. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

    Day 11 – Tuesday: Excursion to Belgrade

    Embark on a full-day excursion from Belgrade. Our first stop is Krusedol Monastery, founded in the early 16th century and considered one of Serbia’s most significant monasteries. Continue to the picturesque town of Sremski Karlovci – known for its baroque and neoclassical architecture. After an orientation tour, we will visit one of the famous local wineries for lunch and wine tasting. Afterward, explore the intriguing Petrovaradin Fortress, with its underground trenches and tunnels. Our last stop is the city of Novi Sad, where you’ll have a quick orientation tour and some free time before returning to your hotel in Belgrade. (B, L)

    Day 12 – Wednesday: Explore Belgrade

    Start your morning with a sightseeing tour of Belgrade, including a visit to the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, strategically located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers. Discover Republic Square, Knez Mihailova Street, Saint Sava Temple (the largest Orthodox Church in the city), and Tito’s Memorial. Continue to Avala. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. In the afternoon, you have the option to join an excursion to Topola, where George Petrovic, also known as Karadjordje, was chosen as the leader of the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1804. A short drive away is St. George’s Church, also known as Oplenac, the burial place of the Ducal and Royal Family of Serbia and Yugoslavia. After a lunch break (not included), we will return to Belgrade. The evening is yours to enjoy. (B)

    Day 13 – Thursday: Depart Belgrade

    After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Belgrade airport for your departure. (B)

    Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes.

     

  • Start DateEnd DatePrice per Person in Double OccupancySingle Room Supplement
    09/28/202410/10/2024$3,455$950
  • Hotels:

    • Dubrovnik – Lero (F) or similar
    • Split – Hotel Corner (F) or similar
    • Plitvice – Hotel Jezero (F) or similar
    • Bled – Kompas (F)/ Bled Rose (F) or similar
    • Zagreb – Zonar (F) or similar
    • Belgrade – Hotel Moskva/ Courtyard by Marriott (F) or similar
  • Map

    Escorted Tour Map