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

Sightseeing

Dubrovnik
Split
Plitvice Lakes
Postojna Caves
Bled
Ljubljana
Zagreb

Hotels

Dubrovnik, Lapad/Argosy(F)
Split, Atrium(F)
Plitvice, Jezero(F)
Bled, Park(F)/Golf(F)
Zagreb, 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Day 9, (Sun) depart Zagreb

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Departure dates and prices
Start date	End date	Per person in twin	Single room supplement
Departure dates and prices
17 April 2010	25 April 2010	$ 1,745	$ 637
24 April 2010	02 May 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
01 May 2010	09 May 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
08 May 2010	16 May 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
15 May 2010	23 May 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
22 May 2010	30 May 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
29 May 2010	06 June 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
05 June 2010	13 June 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
12 June 2010	20 June 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
19 June 2010	27 June 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
26 June 2010	04 July 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
03 July 2010	11 July 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
10 July 2010	18 July 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
17 July 2010	25 July 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
14 August 2010	22 August 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
21 August 2010	29 August 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
28 August 2010	05 September 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
04 September 2010	12 September 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
11 September 2010	19 September 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
18 September 2010	26 September 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
25 September 2010	03 October 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
02 October 2010	10 October 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
09 October 2010	17 October 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
16 October 2010	24 October 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
23 October 2010	31 October 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647
30 October 2010	07 November 2010	$ 1,853	$ 647