Albania, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia

14 DAYS IN ZAGREB, BLED, PLITVICE, SPLIT DUBROVNIK, TIVAT AND TIRANA

Day 1 | Saturday

Arrival in Zagreb, Croatia On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight for a Welcome Drink at your hotel.

Day 2 | Sunday

Zagreb 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 3 | Monday

To Ljubljana & Bled After breakfast head towards 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 Bled. (B, D)

Day 4 | Tuesday

Bled 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 5 | Wednesday

To Postojna, Opatija and Plitvice Lakes The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D)

Day 6 | Thursday

To Split After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split (B, D)

Day 7 | Friday

Split In the morning, 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. The rest of the day is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy the beach. (B)

Day 8 | Saturday

To Dubrovnik After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. The rest of the day at leisure. (B, D)

Day 9 | Sunday

Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik view the Rector’s Palace, 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 or join us for an optional dinner excursion. (B)

Day 10 | Monday

ToTivat, Montenegro After breakfast, our journey takes us to Montenegro viewing Kotor Bay, the only South European fiord and tour of old town Kotor, a UNESCO heritage Site. On to Tivat for the night. (B, D)

Day 11 | Tuesday

Montenegro Our exploration of Montenegro continues by a scenic drive along along the Lovcen serpentines, to the heart of Montenegro, with the panoramic view of Boka Kotorska bay, from the height of over 3,000 ft. above the sea level. We continue to the old royal capital, Cetinje. There is a visit to the home/ museum of the king Nikola, Cetinje monastery with two precious relic «hand of St. John Baptist» and «fragment of the holy cross». Leaving Cetinje, on the way back to the hotel, you will again enjoy a colorful sea-side scenery of the Montenegro coast. Overnight. (B)

Day 12 | Wednesday

To Tirana, Albania After breakfast we leave Tivat and drive via Budva and Bar towards town of Shkodra, nowadays a major Albanian cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the lllyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We will see the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city. Continue drive to Tirana (B, D)

Day 13 | Thursday

Tirana On a Morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) the Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance, and the National History Museum with a mosaic on its façade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or simply just relax. (B)

Day 14 | Friday

Depart Tirana After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tirana airport for your departure flight. (B)