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                                                                                                     S p li t ,   Cr o a t i a
                                                                                                     Split, Croatia


        Croatia, Slovenia & the Adriatic Coast



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        11 DAYS   16 MEALS   FROM $7,099 incl. AIRFARE                             Active Activity Level ●●●●○

           ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS                           tour, led by a local expert guide. Admire the Austro-
                                                              Hungarian architecture, the 13th–century church in
               »  Zagreb, Ljubljana,     » Olive oil demonstration   Upper Town, and the Gothic twin-spired cathedral.
             Split & Old Town          & tasting at           Then, enjoy time at leisure to shop for souvenirs or take
             Dubrovnik guided          Stella Croatica        in the charm of famous Tkalciceva street and the heart
             walking tours with         »  Ferry ride in the  of the city, Ban Jelacic Square. Afterwards, we’re off
             time at leisure           Adriatic Sea to Hvar   to Lepoglava for a guided tour of one of the country’s
               »  Trakoscan Castle      »  Hvar guided        most beautiful castles in the bucolic Zagorje Region,
             guided tour               walking tour           Trakoscan Castle. Tonight, our group gathers for dinner
               »  Lake Bled guided     feat. Fortica Fortress  at the hotel. MEALS B+D
             walking tour               »  Mostar guided      Day 4: Bled Castle & Licitar Hearts
             feat. Bled Castle         walking tour feat.     This morning, we depart for Lake Bled within Slovenia’s
               »  Radovljica           Koski Mehmed Pasha     picturesque Julian Alps. Embark on a guided walking
             feat. traditional         Mosque & Ottoman-      tour to hear about fascinating myths before visiting
             licitar workshop          era Turkish mansion    medieval Bled Castle, the country’s oldest castle that
               »  Plitvice Lakes National     »  Konavle wine tasting,  sits perched on a towering cliff. Our journey continues
             Park guided tour with     silk production        to 14th-century Radovljica for an included lunch and a
             three-course lunch        presentation &         workshop to learn how to make traditional Licitar hearts,
                                                              an integral part of local heritage. On the way back to our
               » Diocletian’s Palace   time at leisure        hotel, we stop in the capital city of Ljubljana for a guided
                                                              walking tour and free time. Soak up its tranquil green
                                                              spaces, browse museums, or stroll along the Ljubljanica
        Day 1: Fly to Croatia                                 River, which divides historic Old Town from the bustling
        Our journey begins with a flight across the Atlantic Ocean.  commercial hub. MEALS B+L

        Day 2: Arrive in Zagreb                               Day 5: Plitvice Lakes National Park
        Upon arriving in Croatia’s capital city, we settle into our   We depart today for UNESCO World Heritage-listed
        hotel. This evening, get to know fellow travelers over a   Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s largest national
        wonderful Welcome Dinner. MEAL D                      park. A local guide leads the way as we view lush
        3 nights at at Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb - Radnicka    landscapes with towering waterfalls, natural dams,
                                                              and karst formations. Enjoy a three-course lunch and
        Day 3: City Tour & Trakoscan Castle                   sights of the impressive lake system, featuring sixteen
        Savor a delicious breakfast each morning of our       emerald-green lakes, before traveling to Split. MEALS B+L
        getaway. Our exploration of Zagreb starts with a walking   3 nights in Hotel Luxe Split

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