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Balkan Beauties
Picture Perfect Croatia
(plus Montenegro and Slovenia)
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| For both the optional pre-tour and main tour, arrive in Dubrovnik |
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| Cross the border into the tiny, mountainous country of Montenegro, considered the Pearl of the Adriatic |
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| Drive along the dramatic coast to the Bay of Kotor |
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| The City of Kotor and its lovely bay are UNESCO World Heritage Sites |
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Take a half-day |
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| Much of Kotor is still encompassed by old city walls |
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| Main Tour of Croatia | |||
| The main tour begins back in Dubrovnik |
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| Enjoy two days for sightseeing and exploring in this UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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| Our guided tour includes a hike along the city walls |
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| Drive along the Dalmatian Coast, a beautiful stretch of unspoiled villages |
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| Make plenty of stops to stretch and take photographs . . . |
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| . . . of scenes like this castle perched high above the road |
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| Split is an ancient Roman center hemmed in by sprawling mansions and a modern harbor |
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| The enormous Diocletian’s Palace dates back to the third century |
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| Tour the old town with its ancient architectural wonders |
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| In the evening, stroll the promenade along Split’s Harbor |
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| On a free day in Split, you could take a ferry to the nearby island of Hvar |
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| Stroll the streets of Hvar Town, . . . |
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| . . . or hike up to the castle for impressive views of the area |
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| Scholars have made
Trogir into a cultural center |
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| Enjoy a walking tour through the historic center of town |
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| Visit the Kamerlengo Fortress on the waterfront |
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| Travel to Krka National Park, where the Krka River drops from the nearby mountains |
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| Enjoy a walking tour along the placid pools and raging waterfalls, . . . |
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| . . . with time for a refreshing dip in one of the pools |
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| Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features 16 turquoise lakes connected by a series of waterfalls |
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| Our walking tour takes us along an 11-mile course of wooden bridges following the lakes and streams |
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| Travel to Croatia’s capital, Zagreb |
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| Enjoy a half-day walking tour to see the sights including the Palace, . . . |
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| . . . and symbols of its cultural heritage |
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| On a free day, ride the funicular to the Upper Town to see the colorful markets and great city views |
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| We have two nights to experience Zagreb’s abundant gay nightlife |
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| Optional Post-Tour Extension to Slovenia | |||
| Crossing into Slovenia, we come to Lake Bled at the base of the Julian Alps |
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| Visit Bled Castle for stunning views of the lake . . . |
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| . . . and a picture-perfect spot for a group photo |
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| Take a boat ride to the tiny island with St. Maria’s Church, one of prettiest spots on earth |
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| The name Ljubljana means “beloved” in Slovenian, and you will agree once you’ve seen its charming squares, walking paths, bridges and old town |
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| One of the smallest capitals in all Europe, Ljubljana is often called “Little Prague” |
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| This charming city is the perfect spot to conclude our visit to these Balkan Beauties |
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