Exciting journey through the Balkans exploring their capitals and immense culture and nature of this area.
- from: 1615 €
- Departure: Zagreb
Description
Guaranteed Departure Tour 2024 – 11 days, 10 nights
Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, (Montenegro) – from Zagreb
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Unesco heritage sites:
– Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian (1979)
– Old City of Dubrovnik (1979)
– Plitvice Lakes National Park (1979)
Capital cities:
– Zagreb (Croatia), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Beograd (Serbia)
Natural sites:
– Lake Bled
Description
DAY 1 Wednesday ZAGREB; D
Transfer on the day of the tour from Zagreb airport, or another hotel in Zagreb to the tour hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb /Zagreb area/.
DAY 2 Thursday ZAGREB – LJUBLJANA; B, D
Morning sightseeing tour of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, gives you the opportunity to see the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical center, St Mark’s church with its multi-colored roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and the University. Departure to Ljubljana. Afternoon guided tour of Ljubljana, Slovenian capital where you will see the most significant sights of its old center: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Dinner and overnight in Ljubljana /Ljubljana area/.
DAY 3 Friday LJUBLJANA – BLED – PLITVICE; B, D
Departure to Bled, small town in the Julian Alps that ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts. It’s like a setting for a classic fairy tale: immense natural beauty with mountains and forests surrounding an emerald glacial lake. Visit to the Bled Castle, which is the oldest in Slovenia. After Bled we are continuing our journey to Plitvice lakes area for overnight and dinner.
DAY 4 Saturday PLITVICE – SPLIT; B, D
Morning walk around Plitvice lakes, this well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, natural beauty of the 16 crystal – blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Departure to Split. This afternoon our guide will uncover for you the secrets of the UNESCO protected Diocletian’s Palace and its cellars. The original palace was modified by its new inhabitants during the middle Ages, but making it even more beautiful and what it is today: the city’s living heart.
Dinner and overnight in Split /Split area/.
DAY 5 Sunday SPLIT – PELJEŠAC – DUBROVNIK; B, D
After breakfast, departure towards Dubrovnik. Along the way we visit one of the wine cellars on the Pelješac peninsula, where you will toast to your lovely day with a glass of the region’s signature red wine Plavac Mali. Free time for lunch and sightessing of beautiful little town of Ston. In the afternoon, city tour of this UNESCO protected Pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral. Time travel to the once famous maritime Republic of Dubrovnik while admiring its noble palaces, fountains and city walls. Immerse yourselves into the symphony of the city’s marble streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik area/.
DAY 6 Monday DUBROVNIK; B, D
Day at leisure. Optional excursion to Montenegro . Dinner & overnight in Dubrovnik/ Dubrovnik area/.
DAY 7 Tuesday DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO; B, D
Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the traveler from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Free time for lunch and sightseeing.
Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the historically most interesting cities in Europe, a melting pot of different cultures and and a town of particular charm. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo/Sarajevo area/.
DAY 8 Wednesday SARAJEVO – BELGRADE; B, D
Morning departure to Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Short break will be made in Zvornik, charming little town in the northeastern Bosnia on Drina river. Belgrade is situated at the place where Sava joins the Danube River. There are spots in Belgrade you must see and feel. Streets, squares, monuments, parks, fountains, archeological sites. Many of them have been given the status of cultural assets. Upon arrival a guided tour of this beautiful city between two rivers famous by its sunsets. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.
DAY 9 Thursday BELGRADE – NOVI SAD – OSIJEK/VUKOVAR; B, L
Morning departure to Novi Sad (Serbia’s second largest city), located on Danube river.
Novi Sad’s position at one of the continent’s true crossroads and history as a multinational commercial and transit center has left it endowed with historical and cultural sights that even much larger cities have difficulty matching. After the guided tour of Novi Sad we will continue towards Ilok. You will have opportunity to taste wines in one of the famous Croatia wine cellars “Iločki Podrumi” followed by traditional lunch. On our way to Osijek we will stop in Vukovar which is the biggest Croatian river port located at the confluence of Vuka River in Danube, a town also known as a symbol of the Croatian war for independence, as it arose from the ashes of the ’90s into the proud city that it is today. In the late afternoon hours we will end this day. Overnight in Osijek or Vukovar.
DAY 10 Friday OSIJEK/VUKOVAR – ZAGREB; B, L
You will start you morning with the city tour of Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava River. City tour passes by the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). We are continuing our drive and the first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness and the beauty of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of its Cathedral. After the visit, departure towards Zagreb followed by a visit to one of the ethno villages of the region for a tasty meal filled with local flavours. Overnight in Zagreb /Zagreb area/.
DAY 11 Saturday DEPARTURE; B
Departure transfer from the tour hotel to Zagreb airport or hotels in Zagreb.
Prices & Terms
Rates and departure dates 2024:
ONE JOURNEY FOUR (5) COUNTRIES 2024. – (Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia and Slovenia) – departure from Zagreb |
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Departure date (from Zagreb) | IN DOUBLE ROOM ON HALFBOARD BASIS |
IN SINGLE ROOM ON HALFBOARD BASIS |
October 30 | 1615 EUR | 2040 EUR |
April 24 | 1680 EUR | 2145 EUR |
May 8; October 2 | 1770 EUR | 2265 EUR |
June 5, 19; September 25 | 1810 EUR | 2370 EUR |
July 17; August 21; September 11, 18 | 1885 EUR | 2515 EUR |
Pre/post stay in Zagreb – supplement – BB basis | 63 EUR | 93 EUR |
Price per person for double occupancy. Third person in a double room on extra bed: 10% discount
Tour includes:
air-conditioned vehicle with driver at group’s disposal as per itinerary
experienced tour leader
hotel accommodation on half board basis (breakfast and dinner) as per itinerary except on days 9 and 10 (only breakfast), lunch on day 9 and 10
wine tasting in Ilok
sightseeing tours of Zagreb, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Osijek.
Optional excursions:
Montenegro on Monday – upon availability, booking on the spot
Other services:
Entrances to Bled castle and Plitvice Lakes, visit to Ethno village, wine tasting on the Pelješac peninsula
Not included:
Gratuities, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
Reservation
- 35% of the price at the time of the booking
- remaining balance latest 30 days prior to arrival
Cancellation Terms:
All cancellations must be made in writing.
The following scale of charges will apply when notice of cancellation of the passenger is given after the booking is confirmed:
No. of days prior to departure |
cancellation fee |
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45 – 30 days prior to departure |
10% of the tour rate |
29 – 9 days prior to departure |
25% of the tour rate |
8 – 1 days prior to departure |
50% of the tour rate |
“no-show” |
100% of the tour rate |
Any complaint about your tour should be made immediately to the tour director.
Refund claims:
All refund claims must be submitted to Vanadis Travel in writing within 30 days of the completion of the tour.
Notes
Hotels:
- Astoria 4* or similar – Zagreb
- Hotel Lev 4* or similar – Ljubljana
- Jezero 3* or similar – Plitvice area
- Dioklecijan 4* or similar – Split
- Valamar 4* or similar – Dubrovnik
- Colors in 4* or similar – Sarajevo
- Zira 4* or similar – Beograd
- Osijek 4* or similar – Osijek
Note: Hotels listed above will be used on almost all departures. If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotels will be similar to those listed here.
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