Classic Balkan Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Zagreb Arrival

Arrival to Zagreb Airport.
Zagreb is an old Central European city. It is located on the intersection of several important routes between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe. Zagreb offers its guests the Baroque feel of the Upper town, picturesque open-air markets, various kinds of shops and delicious local cuisine.
Meet your local guide for a city tour of Zagreb. Visit Cathedral – a wonder of neo gothic artistry , Dolac – farmer’s market in heart of Zagreb, food Mecca, Ban Jelacic square – austro hungarian style square in true city centre, St. Mark’s church – famous for it’s colorful roof, boasts coats of rrms of Croatian historical regions, Stone Gate – one of the four original entry to medieval Zagreb in feudal times, now famous as religious sight, Tkalciceva street – simultaneously encourages you to wander, sit, sip, dance, chat, primp, preen, put out the vibe, read, write or sleep.
Overnight in Zagreb hotel.

Day 2: Zagreb – Sarajevo

Breakfast at hotel in Zagreb. Morning departure to Sarajevo.
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina, sorrounded by Olympic mountins, in the valley of river Miljacka. Population of Sarajevo is cca. 420 000 citizens. Established as a city in 15th century by Isaj Bey Ishakovic, Sarajevo became a main crossroad for caravans and traders from east, west, north and south. It has rich culture and for centuries presence of all monotheistic religions. In circle of just 100 meters you can find mosque, orthodox church, chatolic chatedral and jewish synagogue in the town. Walking trough the main street you can see the fine line between Ottoman and Austro – Hungarian architecture – we call it “Sarajevo meeting of cultures”. Take a tour with us and discover our small city with big stories, the place where east meets west.
Overnight in Sarajevo hotel.

Day 3: Sarajevo – Mostar – Neum

Breakfast at hotel in Sarajevo. Morning departure to Mostar.
Visit the city sights of Mostar, a city on the Neretva River in Bosnia and Herzegovina. See the Old bazaar, the Turkish house and historical mosques. After a guided tour of town, you will have free time to visit the old craft shops or enjoy a traditional Turkish coffee on your own. Mostar is known as a melting pot of cultures and religions, where east meets west and north meets south. The town has exceptional dwellings and monuments that were assembled harmoniously over the centuries thanks to favorable geographical conditions and a sound economic climate.
Continue to Neum. Free time in this bosnian coastal town.
Overnight in Neum hotel.

Day 4: Neum – Dubrovnik

Breakfast at hotel in Neum. Morning departure to Dubrovnik.
There are many beautiful places in the world, however, the people of Dubrovnik claim their city to be the most beautiful. Dubrovnik – the city of a unique political and cultural history (the Dubrovnik Republic, the Statute from 1272), of world – famous cultural heritage and beauty (inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) is one of the most attractive and famous cities of the Mediterranean.  Enjoy free afternoon in Dubrovnik.
Overnight in Dubrovnik hotel.

Day 5: Dubrovnik – Split – Zadar

Breakfast at hotel in Dubrovnik. Morning departure to Split.
Split is not only an urban, cultural and traffic centre of Dalmatia with road and sea connections to Dalmatia’s numerous summer resorts, but it’s itself often a tourist and excursionists destination. A city with a 1700-year old tradition, a variety of archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, among which the well-known Palace of Diocletian, inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List, certainly occupies a special position, and the warmth and offer of a modern Mediterranean city. We continue our tour to Zadar. For centuries the capital city of Dalmatia and today the centre of the region. A city with a rich heritage of world importance, visible at every step. The Roman Forum from the first century, St. Donatus’ Church from the 9th century is the most famous medieval basilica and trademark of the city.
Overnight in Zadar hotel.

Day 6: Zadar – Plitvice – Ljubljana

Breakfast at hotel in Zadar. The tour proceeds to Plitvice.
Plitvice lakes are the most known Croatian national park and are entered in the UNESCO Register of World Natural Heritage. Sixteen little lakes interconnected with waterfalls created by deposition of travertine, a special kind of limestone, constitute the main attraction of this unique park. The park includes the spring of the Korana River in the area surrounded by dense forests of beech, fir and spruce, partly in the form of primeval virgin forest. Apart from the lakes and forests, the Park is ornamented with several caves, springs, flower meadows and is inhabited by brown bear, among other animal species. Continue to Ljubljana.
Overnight in Ljubljana hotel.

Day 7:  Ljubljana – Bled – Ljubljana

Breakfast at hotel Ljubljana.
Ljubljana, a city of culture and rich historical legacy. Ljubljana offers all the friendliness of a small town and at the same time everything that a capital should offer. Ljubljana is a very special city full of pleasant picturesque places where a visitor can expect many nice little surprises. Continue to Bled. With immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts, renowned for its mild, healing climate and thermal lake water. The beauty of the mountains reflected on the lake, the sun, the serenity and the fresh air arouse pleasant feelings in visitors throughout the year, guaranteeing an ideal base or a relaxing break or an active holiday.
Overnight in Ljubljana hotel.

Day 8: Ljubljana – Postojna – Venice

Breakfast at hotel Ljubljana.
The Postojna Caves, one of Slovenia’s most notable natural sights, consist of a 27 kilometres system of underground caves, tunnels, galleries and halls with spectacular dripstones. A small cave train will take you on a tour around the caves, which are also known for providing habitat for Proteus anguinus, an endemic amphibian salamander. Continue to Venice.
Overnight in Venice hotel.

Day 9: Venice Departure

Breakfast at hotel in Venice.
Free time on disposal until transfer to airport for flight back home.