One Tour – Four Countries

Transfer from Zagreb airport to hotel in Zagreb. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb. (D)

Morning sightseeing tour of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, during which you will have 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. Afternoon departure to Ljubljana, the
capital of Slovenia, where you will have a guided tour of 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. (B, D)

Morning departure to Postojna, followed by a visit of the Postojna Cave. This 20-km long karst cave system with its web of underground passages, galleries, and chambers is the largest cave of the "classic karst" and the most visited show cave in Europe. The journey continues towards Opatija, the jewel of the northern Adriatic, where you will have time for a nice walk on the famous Opatija promenade. Continuation to the Rastoke, Plitvice lakes area. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice area. (B, D)

Morning departure to Plitvice National Park, a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, and tour the 16 crystal blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades with magnificent views over the waters, where every turn leads to breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Departure towards Zadar, where upon arrival we'll be taking you for a guided walking tour through the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, passing by the 9th-century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus as well as St. Anastasia Church. Departure to Split. Dinner and overnight in Split. (B, D)

After breakfast, a city tour of Split will uncover the secrets of the UNESCO-protected Diocletian's Palace with its charming little streets, the Peristyle, Jupiter's Temple, and the Cathedral. Early afternoon departure to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, city tour of this UNESCO-protected pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

Daily excursion to Montenegro. Driving through Konavle Valley and around the bay of Kotor, we arrive in Risan to see the ancient and beautiful mosaics that date back to Roman times. Continue to Perast and enjoy a boat ride to the islet of Our Lady of the Rock to visit the Baroque church from the 17th century. After Perast we begin our Kotor sightseeing tour with a local guide. After a short ferry ride across the Bay of Kotor we return back to Dubrovnik for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the traveler from the south gets a first glimpse of the continent beyond. Orientation walk with your tour leader in Mostar and free time for lunch. Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the historically most
interesting cities in Europe. It is the place where the Western and the Eastern Roman Empire split, and where the people of the Orthodox east, the Ottoman south, and the Roman Catholic west met, both an example of the clash of civilizations and of historical turbulences as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance, reached through multi-cultural integration. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo. (B, D)

Morning departure to Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of the Drava River. Osijek remains a popular tourist destination for its Baroque style, open spaces, and lots of recreational opportunities. Located in one of the most fertile and most certainly the biggest agricultural area of Croatia, the town is Croatia's semi-official gastronomic capital. City tour passes by the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). Departure towards Vukovar. Vukovar is the biggest Croatian river port, located at the confluence of Vuka River and the Danube, and is 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. Dinner and overnight in Vukovar. (B, D)

Morning departure to Djakovo. The first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of its Cathedral, beauty of which can not be compared to any other cathedral from Venice to Istanbul. After the visit, departure towards Zagreb
followed by a visit to the Ethno Village of Stara Kapela for a snack. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb. (B, D)

Transfer to Zagreb airport. (B)