Balkan Beauties
Jewels of Croatia and Slovenia
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One of Croatia’s most |
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| Dubrovnik was one of the great maritime cities of the Middle Ages |
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| One of Dubrovnik’s most distinguishing features is its classic red-tiled roofs |
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| The monastery of Dubrovnik |
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| The Rector’s Palace |
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| We travel the scenic coastal road along the Adriatic Sea |
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| Split is an ancient Roman center 125 miles north of Dubrovnik |
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| One of the sights we see in Split is the Diocletian Palace |
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| On our free day in Split, you have the option to visit one of the nearby islands such as Hvar |
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| Continue along the Adriatic coast to Trogir for a walking tour in the historic center |
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| We overnight in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic |
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| A walking tour of the town center includes St. Donat Church |
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| The resort town of Opatija is situated on the Bay of Kvarner |
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| Opatija is known for its beautiful beaches . . . |
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| . . . and its seaside promenade |
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| Crossing into Slovenia, stop to see the Predjama Castle, wedged into a cliff |
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| In ancient times it might have looked something like this |
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| Continuing into the Julian Alps . . . |
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| . . . we arrive at Lake Bled, one of Europe's most picturesque spots |
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| We take a boat to St. Mary's Church, situated on a tiny island in the middle of the lake |
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| Bled Castle sits on a hill overlooking the lake and the Alps |
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| Spend one night in Ljubljana, Europe's most intimate capital |
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| Beautiful parks and river walks are one of Ljubljana's highlights |
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| The Three Bridges lie at the heart of Ljubljana |
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| Enjoy a full day exploring this charming city |
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| Cross back into Croatia, to the capital city of Zagreb |
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| The city of Zagreb is one of Europe's best kept secrets |
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| Our sightseeing tour of Zagreb includes the Parliament . . . |
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| . . . and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the historic Upper Town |
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| Come to Croatia and Slovenia in the springtime . . . |
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| . . . to see a different side of Europe |
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