Escorted Tour Program 2023 GUARANTEEDDEPARTURE SCANDINAVIA WITH ICELAND, CENTRAL & MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE ESCORTED TOURS
Table of Contents Capitals of The Habsburg Empire ........................................... Italian Trio ................................................................................ Elegance Culture & Reconquista in Spain ............................... Maritime Discoveries, Viticulture, and Faith in Portugal ........... Amazing Norway ...................................................................... Natural Wonders of Iceland ..................................................... The Great Balkan Tour from Athens to Zagreb ....................... Athens to Dubrovnik ................................................................. Athens to Split .......................................................................... Tirana to Split ........................................................................... Exploring The Balkans Tour from Zagreb to Athens ................. Dubrovnik to Athens ................................................................. Dubrovnik to Zagreb ................................................................ Split to Athens .......................................................................... Split to Tirana ........................................................................... Zagreb to Dubrovnik ................................................................ K060 K100 K130 K140 K401 K402 K804 K804AD K804AS K804TS K805 K805DA K805DZ K805SA K805ST K805ZD Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Page 9 Page 11 Page 13 Page 15 Page 17 Page 19 Page 21 Page 23 Page 25 Page 27 Page 29 Page 31 Page 33
Capitals of TheHabsburg Empire K060 8 days Prague, Vienna, and Budapest BUDAPEST Day 1 - Sunday: Arrive in Prague You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Monday: In Prague This morning, we tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast Included). Day 3 - Tuesday: In Prague After breakfast, we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast Included) Day 4 - Wednesday: To Vienna We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” There is free time to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. In the evening enjoy a classical Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (Breakfast Included) Day 5 - Thursday: In Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. (Breakfast Included) Itinerary PRAGUE 3
VIENNA Day 6 - Friday: To Budapbest Today, we depart for Budapest. Sightseeing tour upon arrival includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city. (Breakfast Included) Day 7 - Saturday: In Budapest The entire day is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. Farewell dinner, overnight. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 8 - Sunday: Depart Budapest After breafast, you will be transferred to the aiport. (Breakfast Included) • Prague: Hotel Adria (F) or similar • Vienna: Hotel Rathaus (F) or similar • Budapest: Radisson Blu (F) or similar Hotels Included: • First class hotels • Airport arrival transfer Prague airport to hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Budapest airport on day 8 • Breakfast daily and 3 dinners • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach • Professional Tour Director throughout • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Included Features: K060 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: May 07, 2023 May 14, 2023 $1,988 May 28, 2023 June 04, 2023 $1,988 June 11, 2023 June 18, 2023 $1,988 Sept 10, 2023 Sept 17, 2023 $2,298 Oct 08, 2023 Oct 15, 2023 $1,988 Single Room Supplement: $695 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. • Prague • Vienna • Budapest
Italian Trio K100 8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome VENICE Day 1 - Sunday: Arrive in Venice Arriving at Venice’s airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Monday: In Venice We begin exploring Venice with a boat ride to Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or join an optional gondola ride. (Breakfast Included). Day 3 -Tuesday: To Ferrara, Pisa, and Florence Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region, standing on the banks of the Po River.After an orientation tour, continue to Pisa where you’ll view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Duomo. Then on to Florence for dinner and a free evening. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 4 - Wednesday: In Florence This morning begins with a city tour of the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is displayed. The tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with a spectacular view over Florence. The remainder of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital your own way. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Itinerary FLORENCE 5
ROME & VATICAN CITY Day 5 - Thursday: Florence to Assisi and Rome Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany with its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and an evening at leisure. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 6 - Friday: In Rome A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then, on to visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 7 - Saturday: Explore Rome Your day is free in spectacular Rome! Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the chic shops, galleries, and museums; do some more sightseeing on your own or relax in a sidewalk FDIH ZLWK D JODVV RI ¿QH ,WDOLDQ ZLQH D FROG /LPRQFHOOR VRPH refreshing gelato, or a hearty dish of pasta. Tonight, a festive farewell dinner with your fellow travelers is the perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (Breakfast Included) Day 8 - Sunday: Depart Rome One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred WR 5RPH¶V DLUSRUW <RXU KRPHERXQG ÀLJKW DUULYHV WKH VDPH day. (Breakfast Included) • Venice: NH Santa Lucia (F) or similar • Florence: Hotel Club (F) or similar • Rome: Starhotels Metropole (F) or similar Hotels Included: • Arrival transfer Venice airport to hotel on day 01 $FFRPPRGDWLRQ LQ ¿UVW FODVV KRWHOV • Service charges and hotel taxes • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Buffet breakfast daily • 1 lunch & 4 dinners (coffee or tea included) • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach • Professional English-Speaking Tour Director throughout • Licensed Local Guides • Entrance fees included where indicated in bold letters • Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours • Departure transfer hotel to Rome airport on day 08 Sightseeing Tours Included: Included Features: K100 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: May 21, 2023 May 28, 2023 $3,345 July 02, 2023 July 09, 2023 $2,890 Aug 20, 2023 Aug 27, 2023 $2,790 Oct 01, 2023 Oct 08, 2023 $3,348 Oct 15, 2023 Oct 22, 2023 $3,345 Single Room Supplement: $640 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. • Venice • Florence • Assisi • Rome
Elegance, Culture and Reconquista in Spain K130 9 days from Madrid to Bilbao, Pamplona, and Barcelona MADRID Day 1 - Saturday: Arrive in Madrid You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring. Later, join your fellow travelers and your tour director for a welcome reception. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Sunday: In Madrid We begin with a guided half-day city tour of Madrid. Our drive takes us through the Gran Vía and the Passeo de Castellana, past the Plaza de España, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Atocha Station, the fountain of Neptune, Cibeles fountain, the Bullring, the Santiago Bernabeu soccer stadium, and many more. The afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast Included). Day 3 - Monday: Excursion to Toledo We visit Toledo, a city with a wealth of monuments. It is known as the “city of the three cultures” because Christians, Arabs and Jews lived there together for centuries. During our guided tour we visit the Santo Tome Church and the Synagogue of Santa María. From Toledo, we return to Madrid where the afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast Included) Day 4 - Tuesday: To Bilbao We Depart for Bilbao. On the way, we stop in Burgos. Upon arrival S/S of Burgos with local guide including visit of the Cathedral. There is time for lunch on your own. From there, we continue to Bilbao where we have a tasting of local tapas called pintxos. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 5 - Wednesday: In Bilbao On our visit to Bilbao, we see the vibrant old town with many shops, squares, and typical Basque tavernas. We enter the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Gehry. The collection includes large-scale DQG VLWH VSHFL¿F DUW E\ VXFK FRQWHPSRUDU\ DUWLVWV DV Jeff Koons and Willem de Kooning. The remainder of the day is free. (Breakfast Included) Itinerary BILBAO 7
BARCELONA Day 6 - Thursday: To Pamplona After breakfast, we depart for San Sebastian. En route, we visit Getaria, a charming Basque coastal village. Upon arrival in San Sebastian, we see the Maria Cristina +RWHO ,W LV KHUH DW WKH .XUVDDO WKDW WKH ¿OP IHVWLYDO WDNHV place. We also see La Concha beach, a crescent-shaped urban seaboard. In the afternoon we arrive in Pamplona. Dinner is served later that night. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 7 - Friday: To Barcelona After breakfast, we have a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Pamplona featuring the Ciudadela, the City Walls, parks, and gardens. We will hear about the ‘Running of the Bulls’ race, part of the San Fermin festival. From Pamplona, we continue to Zaragoza for lunch on your own. Later that afternoon, we arrive in Barcelona and the rest of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast Included) Day 8 - Saturday: In Barcelona Our guided half-day sightseeing tour includes Barcelona’s most important artistic sights: Gaudi’s Batlló, Casa Milá, Cathedral Sagrada Familia, and Guell Park, declared an artistic monument and mankind’s heritage by UNESCO. In the afternoon you are free to explore more on your own. Join your fellow travelers and your tour director for the farewell dinner. (Breakfast Included) Day 9 - Sunday: Depart Barcelona Transfer to Barcelona airport after breakfast. (Breakfast Included) • Madrid: Catalonia Goya (F) or similar • Bilbao: Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao (F) or similar • Pamplona: Maisonnave (F) or similar • Barcelona: Catalonia Gracia (F) or similar Hotels Included: • Arrival transfer from Madrid airport to the hotel • First class hotels • Luggage handling at the hotels • Breakfast daily • Welcome reception in Madrid (heavy hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink) • Tasting of local tapas called “pintxos” in Bilbao • Dinner in Pamplona Compostela (coffee or tea included) • Farewell dinner in Barcelona (coffee or tea included) • Hotel taxes and service charges • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach • Professional English-speaking tour director • Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides • Admission included where indicated in bold letters • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Departure transfer from hotel to Barcelona airport Sightseeing Tours Included: Included Features: K130 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: April 22, 2023 April 30, 2023 $3,099 May 27, 2023 June 04, 2023 $2,895 July 08, 2023 July 16, 2023 $2,775 Sept 23, 2023 Oct 01, 2023 $2,775 Oct 28, 2023 Nov 05, 2023 $2,695 Single Room Supplement: $1,035 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. • Madrid: grand open squares, late dinners • Toledo: crafts, marzipan, captivating monuments 6DODPDQFD 6DQGVWRQH DUFKLWHFWXUH SUROL¿F XQLYHUVLW\ DQG the Plaza Mayor • Pamplona: legendary “Running of the Bulls” festival, gothic style churches • Barcelona: fantastical Sagrada Familia, modernist landmarks by Gaudi
Maritime Discoveries, Viticulture and Faith in Portugal K140 Day 1 - Saturday: Arrival in Lisbon You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring on your own. Later, gather with your tour director and your fellow travelers for a welcome reception. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Sunday: Explore Lisbon This morning we stroll through Baixa, Lisbon’s historic heart and commercial center. We then drive to Belem to view Belem Tower and the Discovery Monument. The Vasco de Gama tomb in the Jeronimos Monastery is next on our journey. After our tour, enjoy beautiful streets of Lisbon on own. The evening is at leisure. (Breakfast Included) Optional Tour: Dinner with Fado Show. Day 3 - Monday: Lisbon with Excursion to Sintra, Cabo Da Roca, Cascias, and Estoril This morning we depart on a half-day private sightseeing tour to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, and Cabo da Roca. Sintra boasts a historic Centre that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After our visit to the Sintra National Palace, we continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost cape in Continental Europe. Thereafter, we travel to Cascais, a picturesque ¿VKLQJ WRZQ ZLWK VRPH TXLUN\ PXVHXPV EHDXWLIXO JDUGHQV DQG D OLYHO\ ¿VK PDUNHW 7KHQ ZH¶UH RII WR (VWRULO D IRUPHU ¿VKLQJ WRZQ WXUQHG FRVPRSROLWDQ GHVWLQDWLRQ for well-heeled travelers. We return to Lisbon early in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. (Breakfast Included) 8 days - Lisbon to Fatima, Coimbra, and Porto Itinerary PORTO LISBON 9
Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. Day 4 - Tuesday: Fatima After breakfast, we leave Lisbon and depart towards the north. 2XU ¿UVW GHVWLQDWLRQ LV 2ELGRV D FKDUPLQJ YLOODJH RI ZKLWH houses on a hill, surrounded by fourteenth century’s walls. Here we stop for a tasting of cherry liquor. We proceed to Nazare after the tasting. Nazare is a popular tourist attraction and picturesque village located on the Atlantic coast. Our next stop is the Monastery of Batalha, a Dominican &RQYHQW :H ¿QLVK WKH GD\ LQ )DWLPD D &DWKROLF SLOJULPDJH destination and home to sacred sites and religious artifacts. (Breakfast Included) Day 5 - Wednesday: Coimbra In the morning, we travel to Tomar for a half-day sightseeing tour and visit the Luso-Hebrew Museum. We then proceed towards Buçaco to visit the famous Buçaco Forest and for an outside view of Buçaco Palace. In Coimbra, our half-day sightseeing tour includes a visit to the University and Library. (Breakfast Included) Day 6 - Thursday: Porto We continue to Aveiro and Costa Nova for an orientation WRXU DQG WKHQ WUDYHO WKURXJK WKH 'RXUR 9DOOH\ FODVVL¿HG by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Traditionally, the wines from this region were transported down-river LQ ÀDW ERWWRPHG ERDWV FDOOHG ³UDEHORV´ 7KH ZLQH ZDV stored in barrels in cellars of the Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from Porto. After our lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley, we continue to Porto. (Breakfast & Lunch Included) Day 7 - Friday: Explore Porto During our half-day sightseeing tour of Porto, we visit the Palacio de Bolsa (the stock exchange palace) and end our tour in one of the famous wine cellars where we have another tasting.After this, we continue with a boat excursion, one of the most spectacular experiences in the city. Our afternoon is free, at leisure. In the evening gather with your fellow travelers and your tour director for our farewell dinner. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 8 - Saturday: Depart Porto After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your GHSDUWXUH ÀLJKW (Breakfast Included) LISBON • First class hotels • Airport arrival transfer in Lisbon on day 1 • Departure transfer in Porto on day 8 • Breakfast daily • Welcome reception in Lisbon (heavy hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink) • Lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley • Farewell dinner in Porto (coffee or tea included) • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach • Professional Tour Director throughout • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes • Cabo da Roca, wild and rugged headland marking the most western point of Continental Europe • Lisbon, a pastel-colored city on seven hills, ceramic tiles, Fado, and colonialism • The medieval walled city of Obidos, also known as the Wedding Town 1D]DUp 3RUWXJDO¶V PRVW IDPRXV ¿VKLQJ YLOODJH • Coimbra’s University and Library • Aveiro, canals and colorful boats, also known as the Portuguese Venice • Porto, the town that gave the country its very name • Lisbon: Real Palacio (F)/Lisbon Marriott Hotel (F) or similar • Fatima: Aurea (F)/Estrela De Fatima (F)/Regina (F) or similar • Coimbra: Vila Gale Coimbra (F) or similar • Porto: Eurostars Das Artes (F) or similar Included Features: Sightseeing Tours Included: Hotels Included: K140 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: April 15, 2023 April 22, 2023 $2,125 May 20, 2023 May 27, 2023 $2,165 July 01, 2023 July 08, 2023 $2,125 Sept 16, 2023 Sept 23, 2023 $2,165 Oct 21, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 $2,165 Single Room Supplement: $715
AmazingNorway K401 8 days from Oslo to Lillehammer, Kristiansund, and Bergen BERGEN Day 1 - Sunday: Arrival in Oslo Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome reception. Overnight. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Monday: Oslo to Lillehammer This morning we begin our tour of the Norwegian capital, passing through the central area with the Cathedral, Parliament, main street Karl Johan, University and Royal Palace with a walk in the impressive Vigeland park with its more than two hundred incredible sculptures. Afterwards, drive to Lillehammer, famous for the organization of the Winter Olympic Games in 1994. The clean air, varied landscapes, cultural events, museums with different themes such as the Art Museum, the Automobile Museum, and the Olympic Museum, make Lillehammer a city of culture, exhibitions, and festivals. Explore the old center with its wooden houses dating back to the 19th century and the main pedestrian street, Storgata. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast & Dinner Included). Day 3 - Tuesday: Lillehammer, Molde/ Kristiansund Breakfast at hotel. Today we drive through Peer Gynt Road with a stop for walking to admire different views for this wonderful national park. Then continue via Romsdal Valley part of the Golden Route then, highly appreciated by climbing enthusiasts. We cross by ferry from Solnes to Afarnes and quick stop in Kristiansund. We continue the tour as we admire the fantastic piece of engineering which is ”The Atlantic Road”, from Kårvåg to Vevang, stopping at the village of Bud, before arriving the hotel. (Breakfast Included) Day 4 - Wednesday: Molde/Kristiansund After breakfast, we board a ferry to Vestnes and from there enjoy the scenic ride; winding along the narrow slopes of the mountain, bordered by stone railings, the Trollstigen-Trolls Road opened in 1936 and is a testimony to the extraordinary engineering and construction skills of its time. The journey continues through the alpine landscape with glacial lakes, and glaciers. We will cross the Norddalsfjord from Linge to Eidsdal, after which we follow the Eagle’s Road, an incredible winding sequence that will give us spectacular views of the Geirangerfjord, often described as the most beautiful fjord in all of Norway. The landscapes are included in UNESCO World Natural Heritage. We continue to the Nordfjord for dinner and overnight (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Itinerary BERGEN 1 1
GEIRANGERFJORD Day 5 - Thursday: Nordfjord to Bergen Today, our journey will take us to the Fjærland area where we admire the most spectacular the Jostedalsbreen glacier, namely the Boyabreen by Fjærland. We continue towards the longest and deepest fjord in Norway, the second largest in the world, Sognefjord, the King’s Fjord. We’ll cross this majestic stretch of water from Mannheller to Fodness, from where we’ll head to Flam, passing through the Lærdal Tunnel, one of the longest tunnels in the world at 15 miles long. Arriving in Bergen, one of the most beautiful port cities in Norway. (Breakfast Included) Day 6 - Friday: Bergen The morning will be dedicated to visiting the city of Bergen, traveling back in time through the narrow, dark, and mysterious streets of Bryggen, the former Hanseatic historic harbor district, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. We will visit the Fish Market with its lively picturesque atmosphere, one of the most visited open-air markets in Norway. Afternoon at leisure, time for individual sightseeing and shopping. (Breakfast Included) Day 7 - Saturday: Bergen via Hardangerfjord to Oslo We head today to Sognefjord, the “king” of western Norway’s fjords and Hardangerfjord is the “queen”. We will make a short stop at Steinsdalsfossen, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Norway. We will continue our journey and visit the Voringsfossen Waterfall, the highest in Norway. On towards Geilo, crossing the Hardangervidda Plateau, the largest high-altitude plateau in Europe. Hardangervidda is Norway’s largest national park known for its incredibly beautiful landscapes, but also for its herds of wild reindeer. Early in the evening we reach again the capital of Norway. Overnight. (Breakfast Included) Day 8 - Saturday: Bergen via Hardangerfjord to Oslo After breakfast, we will transfer you to Oslo airport. (Breakfast Included) • Oslo: Clarion Hotel The Hub/Thon Opera or similar • Lillehammer: Scandic Lillehammer Hotel or similar • Molde: Scandic Alexandra Molde or similar • Nordfjord: Hotel Loenfjord or similar • Bergen: Zander K Hotel or similar • Oslo: Clarion Hotel The Hub/Thon Opera or similar • Reykiavik • Oslo • Lillehammer • Bergen Hotels Included: • Airport arrival/departure transfers in Oslo on days 1 and 8 • Selected hotels :HOFRPH UHFHSWLRQ ZLWK GULQN DQG ¿QJHU IRRG VQDFN • Breakfast daily and 2 dinners • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach • Professional Tour Director throughout • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Included Features: K401 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: June 18, 2023 June 25, 2023 $2,359 July 9, 2023 July 17, 2023 $2,359 Aug 13, 2023 Aug 20, 2023 $2,359 Sept 03, 2023 Sept 10, 2023 $2,359 Single Room Supplement: $550 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.
NaturalWonders of Iceland K402 8 days from Reykjavík to Vik, Eastfjords, Akureyri, and Reykhol BLUE LAGOON, NORÐURLJÓSAVEGUR Day 1 - Saturday: Arrival in Reykiavik Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome Reception. Overnight stay. (Welcome Receiption) Day 2 - Sunday: Travel south towards Selfoss The day begins with a visit to the Thingvellir National Park – a unique place in the world, being included in the UNESCO heritage. View the European and American tectonic plates, enjoy the impressive nature and the history. We continue to Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall), and at the Great Geysir one of the most important natural attractions of Iceland. We enjoy the lunch at the Fridheimar tomato farm. Overnight stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included). Day 3 - Monday: Hvolsvollur and Vik Today, visit the Lava Center in Hvolsvollur – an interactive, high-tech exhibition. We continue to the beautiful Skogarfoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. After we visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara volcanic origin and the impressive rock formations where numerous arctic birds make their nests. Dinner and overnight stay. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 4 - Tuesday: Jökulsárlón and Breiðdalsvík Today, we are traveling to the East of the island. On the way ZH ZLOO VHH WKH PDJQL¿FHQW )MDGUDUJOMXIXU FDQ\RQ VWRS DW WKH Skaftafell visitor center in the Vatnajökull National Park – the largest national park in Iceland and the second largest in Europe. Afternoon we will take boat ride to the Jokulsárlón Lagoon – where clear water is invaded by blue-white icebergs, detached from Vatnajökull glacier. We continue WR ¿VK SRUW RI +|IQ WKH FDSLWDO RI 6RXWKHDVW ,FHODQG DQG LQ the evening, we will arrive at the hotel in Eastfjords area. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Itinerary JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON 1 3
GULLFOSS FALLS Day 5 - Wednesday: Breiðdalsvík and Akureyri Departure to Myvatn, and if the weather permits, we will stop DW WKH .UDÀD FDOGHUD ZLWK WKH /HLUKQXMXNXU YROFDQR 7RGD\ we will see the unique landscape of the Hverir geothermal area, the place where you will feel connected to the power of the planet with a red-orange landscape like on Mars! On the way we stop at Dimmuborgir lava formations, Namaskard thermal spring, Skutustadagigar pseudocraters, Godafoss Waterfall, Hverfell mountain. (Breakfast Included) Day 6 - Thursday: Akureyri to Reylholt After breakfast, we depart to Dalvik/Hjaltery for the Whale Watching. After, continue to Grabrok volcano, where you can have a short hike to the top of the Grabrok crater, from where you will admire a panorama view of the Borgarfjörður area. Continue to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 7 - Friday: Reykholt to Reykjavik Today, we will explore the West of Iceland. Deildartunguhver – the largest hot spring in Europe and two of the most spectacular waterfalls: Hraunfossar (Lava waterfall) and Barnafos (Children’s waterfall). We will stop in the picturesque town of Borgarnes. In the afternoon, we arrive back to Reykjavik and enjoy the city tour where we can admire the National Cathedral, the emblematic Hallgrimskirkja church, the City Hall, the Parliament building, the Hofdi house, the ¿VK SRUW DQG 3HUODQ 9LHZ IRU D SDQRUDPD RI 5H\NMDYLN and its surroundings. Overnight stay. (Breakfast Included) Day 8 - Saturday: Reykholt to Reykjavik After breakfast, check out from the hotel and you will be transfer to Blue Lagoon, a unique place in the world and the biggest tourist attraction in Iceland! Afternoon transfer to the airport. (Breakfast Included) • Reykjavik: Icelandair Natura/ Fosshotel Hotel/ Mydgardur Center Hotel or similar • Selfoss: South Coast Hotel/Geysir Hotel /Icelandair Fludir or similar • Vik: Hotel Vik i Myrdal or similar • Breiðdalsvík (Eastfjords area): Fosshotel Eastfjords/ Breidalsvik Hotel/ Framtid Hotel/ Icelandair Herad or similar • Akureyri: Kjarnalundur/ Natur/ Foss Myvatn/ Icelandair Hotel Akureyri /Kea by Kea Akureyri or similar • Reykholt: Fosshotel Reykholt or similar • Reykiavik Hotels Included: • Airport transfers in Reykjavik on days 1 and 8 • Selected hotels, rooms with private facilities • Service charges and hotel taxes • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Professional Tour Director throughout • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach :HOFRPH UHFHSWLRQ ZLWK GULQN DQG ¿QJHU IRRG VQDFN • Breakfast daily and 4 dinners • Greenhouse visit with light lunch (tomato soup with freshly baked bread) • Admission to the Exhibition & Cinema with observation platform – LAVA Centre • Amphibian Boat Tour in Jokulsarlon • Whale Watching • Aurora Northern lights Planetarium Show & Observation deck – Perlan • Admission to Blue Lagoon (“comfort” ticket with a towel and a drink Sightseeing Tours Included: Included Features: K402 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: July 15, 2023 July 22 , 2023 $3,290 July 22, 2023 July 29, 2023 $3,290 Aug 05, 2023 Aug 12, 2023 $3,290 Aug 26, 2023 Sept 02, 2023 $3,290 Single Room Supplement: $990 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.
TheGreat Balkan Tour K804 17 days - Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Tivat, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice, Bled, Zagreb PLIVICE LAKES Day 1 - Monday: Arrive in Athens, Greece On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at a Welcome Taverna Dinner in the Plaka beside the Acropolis. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Tuesday: Explore Athens See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amid reminders of a long and a glorious past: graceful temples, centuries – old monasteries and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, said to be the most perfectly proportioned building of all time, Also, see 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. (Breakfast Included) Day 3 - Wednesday: Athens to Kalambaka <RXU ¿UVW VWRS WKLV PRUQLQJ LV 'HOSKL ZKHUH WKH IDPRXV Oracle once foretold the destiny of men. The temple of Apollo in which the Oracle functioned, was built in the 6th century B.C. In addition, visit 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, ZKLFK FRQWDLQV DQ LPSUHVVLYH FROOHFWLRQ RI ¿QGV IURP the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer”, before continuing to Kalambaka. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 4 - Thursday: Kalambaka to Ohrid, The Republic of Macedonia After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky”, where monks built their rock – top monasteries far away from civilization. Out of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit’s cells, only four are now active. The most important is Megalo of Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, twelve VLGHV DQG ¿QH IUHVFRHV &RQWLQXH DFURVV WKH ERUGHU ZLWK the Republic of North Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Itinerary Day 5 - Friday: Ohrid to Tirana, Albania The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and VSLULWXDO FHQWHU FODVVL¿HG DV 81(6&2¶V :RUOG +HULWDJH site. Start morning sightseeing with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town. Visit the Cathedral of 6W 6R¿D FRQWDLQLQJ VRPH PDJQL¿FHQW IUHVFRHV IURP WKH 10th century. In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital city of Albania. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 6 - Saturday: Explore Tirana On a Morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) the Mosque of Ethem 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 façade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or simply just relax. (Breakfast Included) Day 7 - Sunday: Tivat, Montenegro After breakfast we leave Tirana towards town of Shkodra, nowadays a major cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We will see of the Rozafa Castle, PDJQL¿FHQWO\ VLWXDWHG RQ D URFN\ RXWFURS RI OLPHVWRQH KLJK abovethecity,beforewecrosstheborder toMontenegroanddrive to Tivat. Dinner upon arrival. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 8 - Monday: Tivat to Dubrovnik, Croatia After breakfast, our journey takes us to Dubrovnik. On the way \RX ZLOO VHH .RWRU %D\ WKH RQO\ 6RXWK (XURSHDQ ¿RUG DQG ZH stop for orientation tour of old town Kotor, a UNESCO heritage Site. Continue to Dubrovnik. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 9 - Tuesday: Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector’s Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, see Dominican Monastery, and with the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. (Breakfast Included). Optional Excursion: Home hosted Dubelj with dinner. Day 10 - Wednesday: Split, Croatia Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past ROG ¿VKLQJ YLOODJHV DQG QHZ UHVRUWV WR WKH FLW\ RI 6SOLW (Breakfast & Lunch Included) 1 5
Day 11 - Thursday: Explore Split In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy at the beach or join us on an Optional Excursion to Jet Set spot of rich and famous – Island of Hvar. (Breakfast Included) Day 12 - Friday: Explore Trogir & Plitvice Lakes After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. (Breakfast & Lunch Included) Day 13 - Saturday: Opatija, Postojna, Bled, & Slovenia Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After a bit of free time, journey continue north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 14 - Sunday: Explore Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast) Optional Excursion: Visit the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply enjoy the enchanting scenery. Day 15 - Monday: Ljubljana & Zagreb, Croatia Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital RI 6ORYHQLD 6HH WKH PRVW VLJQL¿FDQW VLJKWV RI WKH ROG FLW\ center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. (Breakfast Included) Day 16 - Tuesday: Zagreb, Croatia This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and 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 see the countryside. (Breakfast Included) Day 17 - Tuesday: Depart Zagreb, Croatia After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your GHSDUWXUH ÀLJKW (Breakfast) • Athens: Stanley (F)/ Titania (F) or similar • Kalambaka: Grand Meteora (F) or similar • Ohrid: Hotel Granit (F) or similar • Tirana: Hotel Colosseo (F) or similar • Tivat: Palma Hotel (F) or similar • Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)/ Argosy (F) or similar • Split: Hotel Corner (F) or similar • Plitvice: Hotel Jezero (F) or similar • Bled: Park (F)/ Rikli Balance (F) or similar • Zagreb: Sheraton (DLX)/ The Westin (DLX) or similar Hotels Included: • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Athens airport to the hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Zagreb airport on day 17 • Breakfast daily and 10 dinners • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach • Professional Tour Director throughout • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes • Athens • Kalambaka • Ohrid • Tirana • Kotor • Dubrovnik • Split • Plitvice Lakes • Postojna Cave • Bled • Zagreb Sightseeing Tours Included: Included Features: K804 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: May 22, 2023 June 07 , 2023 $4,697 June 12, 2023 June 28, 2023 $4,697 June 26, 2023 July 12, 2023 $4,697 Sept 11, 2023 Sept 27, 2023 $4,697 Sept 25, 2023 Oct 11, 2023 $4,697 Oct 16, 2023 Nov 01, 2023 $4,377 Single Room Supplement: $1,349 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.
Athens toDubrovnik K804AD Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, which FRQWDLQV DQ LPSUHVVLYH FROOHFWLRQ RI ¿QGV IURP WKH site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer”, before continuing to Kalambaka. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 4 - Thursday: Kalambaka to Ohrid, The Republic of Macedonia After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky”, where monks built their rock – top monasteries far away from civilization. Out of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit’s cells, only four are now active. The most important is Megalo of Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, twelve sides DQG ¿QH IUHVFRHV &RQWLQXH DFURVV WKH ERUGHU ZLWK WKH Republic of North Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 5 - Friday: Ohrid to Tirana, Albania The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and VSLULWXDO FHQWHU FODVVL¿HG DV 81(6&2¶V :RUOG +HULWDJH site. Start morning sightseeing with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town. Visit the Cathedral of 6W 6R¿D FRQWDLQLQJ VRPH PDJQL¿FHQW IUHVFRHV IURP WKH 10th century. In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital city of Albania. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) 10 days - Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Tivat, and Dubrovnik DUBROVNIK Day 1 - Monday: Arrive in Athens, Greece On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at a Welcome Taverna Dinner in the Plaka beside the Acropolis. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Tuesday: Explore Athens See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amid reminders of a long and a glorious past: graceful temples, centuries – old monasteries and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, said to be the most perfectly proportioned building of all time, Also, see 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. (Breakfast Included) Day 3 - Wednesday: Athens to Kalambaka <RXU ¿UVW VWRS WKLV PRUQLQJ LV 'HOSKL ZKHUH WKH IDPRXV Oracle once foretold the destiny of men. The Temple of Apollo in which the Oracle functioned, was built in the 6th century B.C. In addition, visit the Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the Oracle. Itinerary 1 7
Day 6 - Saturday: Explore Tirana On a Morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) the Mosque of Ethem 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 façade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or simply just relax. (Breakfast Included) Day 7 - Sunday: Tivat, Montenegro After breakfast we leave Tirana towards town of Shkodra, nowadays a major cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We will see of the Rozafa Castle, PDJQL¿FHQWO\ VLWXDWHG RQ D URFN\ RXWFURS RI OLPHVWRQH KLJK above the city, before we cross the border to Montenegro and drive to Tivat. Dinner upon arrival. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 8 - Monday: Tivat to Dubrovnik, Croatia After breakfast, our journey takes us to Dubrovnik. On the ZD\ \RX ZLOO VHH .RWRU %D\ WKH RQO\ 6RXWK (XURSHDQ ¿RUG and we stop for orientation tour of old town Kotor, a UNESCO heritage Site. Continue to Dubrovnik. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 9 - Tuesday: Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector’s Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, see Dominican Monastery, and with the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. (Breakfast Included). Optional Excursion: Home hosted Dubelj with dinner. Day 10 - Wednesday: Depart Dubrovnik $IWHU EUHDNIDVW WUDQVIHU WR WKH 'XEURYQLN DLUSRUW IRU \RXU ÀLJKW home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (Breakfast Included) • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Athens airport to the hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Dubrovnik airport on day 10 • Breakfast daily and 6 dinners • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach • Professional Tour Director throughout • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes • Athens • Kalambaka • Ohrid • Tirana • Kotor • Dubrovnik • Athens: Stanley (F)/ Titania (F) or similar • Kalambaka: Grand Meteora (F) or similar • Ohrid: Hotel Granit (F) or similar • Tirana: Hotel Colosseo (F) or similar • Tivat: Palma Hotel (F) or similar • Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)/ Argosy (F) or similar Included Features: Sightseeing Tours Included: Hotels Included: K804AD 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: May 22, 2023 May 31 , 2023 $2,758 June 12, 2023 June 21, 2023 $2,758 June 26, 2023 July 05, 2023 $2,758 Sept 11, 2023 Sept 20, 2023 $2,758 Sept 25, 2023 Oct 04, 2023 $2,758 Oct 16, 2023 Oct 25, 2023 $2,498 Single Room Supplement: $855 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. TIRANA
Athens to Split K804AS Day 4 - Thursday: Kalambaka to Ohrid, The Republic of Macedonia After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky”, where monks built their rock – top monasteries far away from civilization. Out of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit’s cells, only four are now active. The most important is Megalo of Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, twelve sides DQG ¿QH IUHVFRHV &RQWLQXH DFURVV WKH ERUGHU ZLWK WKH Republic of North Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 5 - Friday: Ohrid to Tirana, Albania The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and VSLULWXDO FHQWHU FODVVL¿HG DV 81(6&2¶V :RUOG +HULWDJH site. Start morning sightseeing with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town. Visit the Cathedral of 6W 6R¿D FRQWDLQLQJ VRPH PDJQL¿FHQW IUHVFRHV IURP WKH 10th century. In the early afternoon travel to Tirana, the capital city of Albania. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 6 - Saturday: Explore Tirana On a Morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) the Mosque of Ethem 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 façade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or simply just relax. (Breakfast Included) 8 days - Athens, Tirana, Tivat, Dubrovnik and Split ATHENS Day 1 - Monday: Arrive in Athens, Greece On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome Taverna Dinner in the Plaka beside the Acropolis. (Dinner Included) Day 2 - Tuesday: Explore Athens See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amid reminders of a long and a glorious past: graceful temples, centuries – old monasteries and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, said to be the most perfectly proportioned building of all time, Also, see 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. (Breakfast & Included) Day 3 - Wednesday: Athens to Kalambaka <RXU ¿UVW VWRS WKLV PRUQLQJ LV 'HOSKL ZKHUH WKH IDPRXV Oracle once foretold the destiny of men. The Temple of Apollo in which the Oracle functioned, was built in the 6th century B.C. In addition, visit 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 FRQWDLQV DQ LPSUHVVLYH FROOHFWLRQ RI ¿QGV IURP WKH VLWH LQFOXGLQJ the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer”, before continuing to Kalambaka. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Itinerary 1 9
Day 7 - Sunday: Tivat, Montenegro After breakfast we leave Tirana towards town of Shkodra, nowadays a major cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We will see of the Rozafa Castle, PDJQL¿FHQWO\ VLWXDWHG RQ D URFN\ RXWFURS RI OLPHVWRQH KLJK above the city, before we cross the border to Montenegro and drive to Tivat. Dinner upon arrival. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 8 - Monday: Tivat to Dubrovnik, Croatia After breakfast, our journey takes us to Dubrovnik. On the way \RX ZLOO VHH .RWRU %D\ WKH RQO\ 6RXWK (XURSHDQ ¿RUG DQG ZH stop for orientation tour of old town Kotor, a UNESCO heritage Site. Continue to Dubrovnik. (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 9 - Tuesday: Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector’s Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free. Optional Excursion: Home hosted Dubelj with dinner. (Breakfast Included) Day 10 - Wednesday: Split, Croatia Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past ROG ¿VKLQJ YLOODJHV DQG QHZ UHVRUWV WR WKH FLW\ RI 6SOLW (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 11 - Thursday: Explore Split In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy at the beach. (Breakfast Included) Optional Excursion: Jet Set spot of rich and famous – Island of Hvar. Day 12 - Friday: Depart Split After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your GHSDUWXUH ÀLJKW (Breakfast Included) • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Athens airport to the hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Split airport on day 12 • Breakfast daily and 7 dinners • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach • Professional Tour Director throughout • Luggage handling (1 pc per person) • Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes • Athens • Kalambaka • Ohrid • Tirana • Kotor • Dubrovnik • Split • Athens: Stanley (F)/ Titania (F) or similar • Kalambaka: Grand Meteora (F) or similar • Ohrid: Granit (F) or similar • Tirana: Colloseo (F) or similar • Tivat: Palma (F) or similar • Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)/ Argosy (F) or similar • Split: Hotel Corner (F) or similar Included Features: Sightseeing Tours Included: Hotels Included: K804AS 2023 maximum: 24 passengers Start: End: Per Person in Twin: May 22, 2023 June 02, 2023 $3,318 June 12, 2023 June 23, 2023 $3,318 June 26, 2023 July 07, 2023 $3,318 Sept 11, 2023 Sept 22, 2023 $3,318 Sept 25, 2023 Oct 06, 2023 $3,318 Oct 16, 2023 Oct 27, 2023 $3,077 Single Room Supplement: $1,105 Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. SPLIT
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