Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until meeting your fellow travelers at the welcome cocktail.
Day 2, in Belgrade, Sunday
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city's main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Mihajlova Street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito's Memorial. Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija.
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Day 3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Monday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Upon arrival, continue by motorcoach to Cetinje, the historical capital of Montenegro located at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Then, take a spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of Kotor, the deepest fjord in Southern Europe, and along the way view the towns of Risan and Kotor. Head towards Croatia for dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.
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Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Tuesday
Take a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning. Visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. Then, on to the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday
Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on your own.
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Day 6,to Split, Thursday
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
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Day 7, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Friday
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 with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. 317 km
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Day 8, to Zagreb and Ljubljana, Saturday
This morning, depart to Zagreb, capital of Croatia. 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. Afterwards, journey to Ljubljana, the thriving capital of Slovenia. Enjoy a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant. 280 km
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Day 9, in Ljubljana, Sunday
During your walking tour in the morning, 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. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as a visit to the beautiful Alpine lake resort Bled. Overnight in Ljubljana.
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Day 10,to Venice, Monday
Leave Ljubljana, driving to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. 255 km
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Day 11, Venice, Tuesday
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring the major highlights: St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride.
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Day 12, depart Venice, Wednesday
After breakfast, transfer to Venice airport for your departure home.
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