Itinerary
Day 1, (Sat) arrive in Athens
You will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner
in a traditional Greek tavern in
Plaka, the old part of Athens. O D
Day 2, (Sun) in Athens
See the highlights of Athens this
morning on a sightseeing tour. This
cosmopolitan and bustling capital
city is set amidst reminders of a
long and glorious past: graceful
temples, centuries-old monasteries,
and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit
the immortal Acropolis, the
Parthenon, and the Erectheion with
the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple
of Athena Nike and the Wingless
Victory. Below the Acropolis lies
the ancient Agora and the Theaters
of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus.
Your afternoon and evening are free.
O B
Day 3, (Mon) to Delphi and Kalambaka
Your first stop this morning is
Delphi, where the famous oracle
foretold the destiny of men. The
Temple of Apollo, in which the
oracle functioned, was built in the
6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred
Way, the Stadium and the Castilian
Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed
themselves in preparation for
consulting the oracle. Visit the
Archaeological Museum of Delphi,
which contains an impressive
collection of finds from the site,
including the beautiful "Bronze
Charioteer", before continuing on to
Kalambaka. O B D
Day 4, (Tue) to Ohrid
After breakfast, admire the
fantastic landscapes of Meteora,
known as "the rocks that fell from
the sky". Here monks built their
rock-top monasteries, far away from
civilization. Of the 13 large and 20
small monasteries and hermit's
cells, only 4 are now active. The
most important is Megalo or Great
Meteoro, of peculiar architecture
with its tall and intricate dome, 12
sides and fine frescoes. Continue
across the border to Macedonia, and
on to Ohrid. O B D
Day 5, (Wed) to Tirana
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an
important cultural and spiritual
center, classified as a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Start your morning
sightseeing tour with a walk through
the cobblestone streets of the old
town. Visit the Cathedral of St.
Sofia, containing some magnificent
frescoes from the 10th century. In
the early afternoon, travel to
Tirana, the capital of Albania. O B D
Day 6, (Thu) in Tirana
On a morning sightseeing tour, see
the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of
Et'hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the
statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania's
national hero; the Palace of
Culture, built with Soviet
assistance; and the National History
Museum, with a mosaic on its facade
portraying Albanian history. Your
afternoon is free to continue
exploring on your own, shop, or just
relax. O B
Day 7, (Fri) to Dubrovnik
After breakfast, depart Tirana and
travel to the town of Shkodra, a
cultural center and one of Albania's
oldest cities. See the ruins of
Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high
above the city, then cross the
border into Montenegro and on to
Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. O
B D
Day 8, (Sat) 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. O B
Day 9, (Sun) in Dubrovnik
Today, full day is at leisure to
relax, shop or explore on your own.
O B
Day 10, (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
O B D
Day 11, (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 O B D
Day 12, (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 O B D
Day 13, (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. O B
Day 14, (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
O B D
Day 15, (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 to take
an optional excursion with dinner
into the surrounding countryside. O
B
Day 16, (Sun) depart Zagreb
After breakfast, transfer to the
airport for your departure flight. B
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight
| Start Date |
End Date |
Per
person in twin |
Single room supplement |
| 16 May 2009 |
31 May 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| 13 June 2009 |
28 June 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| 27 June 2009 |
12 July 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| 11 July 2009 |
26 July 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| 22 August 2009 |
06 September 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| 05 September 2009 |
20 September 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| 19 September 2009 |
04 October 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| 03 October 2009 |
18 October 2009 |
$ 3,590 |
$ 1,156 |
| Prices for
the K803 - GREECE TO DALMATIA tour. |