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Day 6: Split & the Dalmatian Coast
          Today, we explore the stunning coastal city of Split,     2025 Departure Dates:                              EUROPE
          nestled along the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea.
          Our guided tour includes sights of Roman monuments,       ○○○○
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          Old Town’s ancient architecture, the gorgeous             JAN   FEB  MAR   APR
          beachfront, and more. We also visit Diocletian’s Palace,
          built around 300 AD for the Roman emperor and             ●● ○○
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          spanning nearly half of Old Town. Descend into the        MAY   JUN   JUL  AUG       Scan this QR code
          underground chambers to see the impressive network of                                  for all dates &
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          passageways and well-preserved remnants! Afterwards,      ○ ● ○○                      tour information
          attend an olive oil demonstration and tasting at Stella   SEP   OCT  NOV   DEC
          Croatica, a traditional family estate. The rest of the day
          is yours to spend as you wish in Split before our group   From $7,099 per person
          dinner. MEALS B+D                                         Book now with a deposit of $200
                                                                    Triple/Quad subject to availability
          Day 7: Hvar & Fortica Fortress                            Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
          Our morning features a relaxing ferry ride in the Adriatic   Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure
          Sea to Hvar, where a local guide awaits to show us
          this island’s best wonders. Marvel at the 13th-century       Valid passport required
          walls, historic main square with the Renaissance-era
          cathedral, and pristine beaches as we stroll the cobbled        ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          streets. We also tour Fortica Fortress, a medieval castle
          perched high above the town that occupies the site of an
          ancient Illyrian settlement predating 500 BC. Ascend the
          stairs to the top of the fort for unrivaled views of Hvar   mountains, and visit the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
          and the Pakleni Islands. After an included lunch, there’s   to climb the minaret for panoramic views. We also stop
          time to shop or visit more landmarks before we return to   by the Muslim Quarter to tour a perfectly preserved
          our hotel on the mainland. MEALS B+L                  16th-century nobleman’s Ottoman-era Turkish
                                                                mansion. Next, enjoy a delicious lunch and time for
          Day 8: Mostar                                         independent exploration. Tonight, we settle into our
          We travel into Bosnia and Herzegovina today to        wonderful accommodations in Dubrovnik, Croatia’s
          explore the 15th-century fairytale town of Mostar,    crown jewel. MEALS B+L
          most renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed    3 nights at Hotel Neptun in Dubrovnik
          Old Bridge, Stari Most, which spans the Neretva River.
          Roam the historic streets to see the bustling bazaar   Day 9: Dubrovnik
          with handmade crafts, gaze upon the stunning rugged
                                                                Enjoy soaking in all that the “Pearl of the Adriatic” has
                                                                to offer today! We embark on a walking tour of Old
                                                                Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is enclosed
                                                                by medieval walls. Wander along the ancient flagstones
                                                                through hidden alleyways, admire the Cathedral of the
                Lake Bled
                  Radovljica  Trakoscan                         Assumption of the Virgin Mary, see Onforio’s Fountain,
             Ljubljana                                          and more. The rest of the day is yours to kayak in the
              SLOVENIA      3  Zagreb                           Adriatic Sea, ride a cable car to the top of Mount Srd,
                                                                visit filming locations for Game of Thrones, or simply
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                                                                browse the charming shops. MEAL B
                 Plitvice Lakes                                 Day 10: Konavle Wine & Silk
                 National Park
                                       BOSNIA AND               Enjoy a leisurely morning before our visit to nearby
                                       HERZEGOVINA
                                                                Konavle, a whimsical town known for its rocky coastline,
                                                                green valleys, watermills, small canals, and vineyards.
                                                                Delight your taste buds with locally produced wine, then
                                   Split                        watch a fascinating presentation on the crucial role
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                                             Mostar             silk production has played in the decoration of national
                ADRIATIC SEA
                                                                costumes. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish!
                                    Hvar                        This evening, we gather to celebrate our adventures with
                   Motorcoach
                   Ferry       Pakleni                          a Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
             1 2 3  # of Overnights  Islands  3  Dubrovnik
                                                                Day 11: Fly Home

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