Dalmatian Sunshine
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
Map of the tour
Included Features
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling
- Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide
Sightseeing
- Dubrovnik
- Split
- Plitvice Lakes
- Postojna Caves
- Bled
- Ljubljana
- Zagreb
Hotels
- Dubrovnik, Lacroma (F)/ President (F)
- Split, Atrium(F)
- Plitvice, Jezero(F)
- Bled, Park(F)/Golf(SF)
- Zagreb, Westin(DLX)/Regent Esplanade(DLX)
Itinerary
Day 1, (Sat) arrive in Dubrovnik
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (D)
Day 2, (Sun) in Dubrovnik
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 3, (Mon) to Split
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B,D)
Day 4, (Tue) to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. 317 km (B, D)
Day 5, (Wed) to Opatija, Postojna and Bled
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. 352 km
Day 6, (Thu) in Bled
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B, D)
Day 7, (Fri) to Ljubljana and Zagreb
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)
Day 8, (Sat) in Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Day 9, (Sun) depart Zagreb
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
| Departure dates and prices |
| Start date | End date | Per person in twin | Single room supplement |
| Departure dates and prices |
| April 28, 2012 |
May 6, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| May 5, 2012 |
May 13, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
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May 12, 2012
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May 20, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| May 19, 2012 |
May 27, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
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May 26, 2012
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June 3, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
| June 2, 2012 |
June 10, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| June 9, 2012 |
June 17, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| June 16, 2012 |
June 24, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| June 23, 2012 |
July 1, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| June 30, 2012 |
July 8, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| July 7, 2012 |
July 15, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| July 14, 2012 |
July 22, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
| August 11, 2012 |
August 19, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
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August 18, 2012
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August 26, 2012
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$1830
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$613
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| August 25, 2012 |
Sept 2, 2012 |
$1830 |
$613 |
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Sept 1, 2012
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Sept 9, 2012
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$1830
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$613
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Sept 8, 2012
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Sept 16, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
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Sept 15, 2012
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Sept 23, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
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Sept 22, 2012
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Sept 30, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
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Sept 29, 2012
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Oct 7, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
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Oct 6, 2012
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Oct 14, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
Oct 13, 2012
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Oct 21, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
Oct 20, 2012
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Oct 28, 2012
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$1830 |
$613 |
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