SPLIT 2 5 8 12 15 18 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8DSPUZAG 10DDBVZAG 14DTIRZAG 8DZAGSPU 10DZAGDBV 14DZAGBEG 14DZAGTIR CROATIA & SLOVENIA EXPRESS: SPLIT TO ZAGREB DALMATIAN SUNSHINE WITH SLOVENIA: DUBROVNIK TO ZAGREB FOUR ADRIATIC COUNTRIES: TIRANA TO ZAGREB CROATIA & SLOVENIA EXPRESS: ZAGREB TO SPLIT DALAMATIAN SUNSHINE WITH SLOVENIA: ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK DALMATIAN SUNSHINE WITH SARAJEVO & BELGRADE FOUR ADRIATIC COUNTRIES: ZAGREB TO TIRANA
page 2 CROATIA & SLOVENIA EXPRESS: SPLIT TO ZAGREB 8DSPUZAG 8 days in Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana, and Zagreb • First class hotels • Airport arrival and departure transfers • Breakfast daily and 4 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 • Admissions indicated in bold • Split • Plitvice Lakes • Postojna Cave • Bled • Ljubljana • Zagreb FEATURES INCLUDED: SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: SPLIT Split Bled Plitvice Lakes Zagreb 2 2 2 Slovenia Adriatic Sea Croatia Ljubljana 1
page 3 TRIP ITINERARY FOR 8DSPUZAG Day 1: Monday - Arrival Split On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Dinner this evening at your hotel. (B, D) Day 2: Tuesday - in 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. Optional Excursion: to Jet Set spot of rich and famous – Island of Hvar. (B) Day 3: Wednesday - to Trogir and 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. (B, D) Day 4: Thursday - to Opatija, Postojna and Bled Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After a bit of free time, the 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. (B, D) Day 5: Friday - in Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and views of the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or ax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner BLED
page 4 Day 6: Saturday - to Ljubljana and Zagreb Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city 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. (B, D) Day 7: Sunday - in Zagreb 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. Optional excursion: to see the countryside. (B) Day 8: Monday - Depart Zagreb After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Zagreb airport for your departure flight. (B) • Split: Hotel Corner (F) • Plitvice: Jezero (F) • Bled: Kompas (F) or Bled Rose (F) • Zagreb: Westin (F) 2025 - 8DSPUZAG Start Date: Apr 21 May 26 Aug 11 Sep 22 Oct 13 End Date: Apr 28 Jun 2 Aug 18 Sep 29 Oct 20 Per Person inTwin: $1,889 $1,999 $2,099 $2,099 $1,999 Single Room Supplement: $635 Note: • Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. • Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. ZAGREB DATES & PRICES HOTELS
page 5 DALMATIAN SUNSHINE WITH SLOVENIA: DUBROVNIK TO ZAGREB 10DDBVZAG 10 days in Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana, and Zagreb • First class hotels • Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik airport on day 1 • Departure transfer to Zagreb airport on day 10 • Breakfast daily and 4 dinners • Welcome reception in Dubrovnik • 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 • Admissions indicated in bold • Dubrovnik • Split • Plitvice Lakes • Postojna Cave • Bled • Ljubljana • Zagreb FEATURES INCLUDED: SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: DUBROVNIK Dubrovnik Bled Plitvice Lakes Zagreb 2 2 2 Slovenia Adriatic Sea Croatia Ljubljana 1 2 Split
page 6 TRIP ITINERARY FOR 10DDBVZAG Day 1: Saturday - Arrive Dubrovnik You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome reception at your hotel. (D) Day 2: Sunday - in Dubrovnik Enjoy a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector’s Palace, 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. (B) Day 3: Monday - to Split Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. (B, D) Day 4: Tuesday - in 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, or enjoy the beach. (B) Day 5: Wednesday - to 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. (B, D) Day 6: Thursday - to Opatija, Postojna & Bled Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After a bit of free time, the journey continues 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. (B, D) WD - Welcome Dr ink | B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner TROGIR
LJUBLJANA page 7 Day 7: Friday - in Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and views of the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or ax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) Day 8: Saturday - to Ljubljana and Zagreb Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city 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. (B, D) Day 9: Sunday - in Zagreb 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. Optional excursion: to see the countryside. (B) Day 10: Monday - Depart Zagreb After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Zagreb airport for your departure flight. (B) • Dubrovnik: City (F) • Split: Hotel Corner (F) • Plitvice: Jezero (F) • Bled: Kompas (F) or Bled Rose (F) • Zagreb: Westin (F) 2025 - 10DDBVZAG Start Date: Apr 19 May 24 Aug 9 Sep 20 Oct 11 End Date: Apr 28 Jun 2 Aug 18 Sep 29 Oct 20 Per Person in Twin: $2,249 $2,449 $2,599 $2,599 $2,499 Single Room Supplement: $839 Note: • Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. • Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. DATES & PRICES HOTELS
page 8 FOUR ADRIATIC COUNTRIES: TIRANA TO ZAGREB 14DTIRZAG 14 days in Tirana, Tivat, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice, Bled, and Zagreb • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Tirana airport to the hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Zagreb airport on day 14 • 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 • Admissions indicated in bold • Tirana • Kotor • Dubrovnik • Split • Plitvice Lakes • Postojna Cave • Bled • Zagreb FEATURES INCLUDED: SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: TIRANA Dubrovnik Bled Plitvice Lakes Zagreb 2 2 Slovenia Adriatic Sea Croatia Ljubljana Split Tivat Tirana 1 2 2 2 2
page 9 TRIP ITINERARY FOR 14DTIRZAG Day 1: Tuesday - Arrive in Tirana On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome reception in your hotel. (WD) Day 2: Wednesday - in Tirana During 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. (B) Day 3: Thursday - to Tivat, Montenegro After breakfast we leave Tirana towards the 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, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city, before we cross the border to Montenegro and drive to Tivat. Dinner upon arrival. (B, D) Day 4: Friday - Montenegro Our exploration of Montenegro continues by a scenic drive along the Lovcen serpentines, to the heart of Montenegro, with the panoramic view of Boka Kotorska bay, from the height of over 3,000 ft. above the sea level. We proceed to the old royal capital, Cetinje. There is a visit to the home/museum of the king Nikola, Cetinje monastery with two precious relic “hand of St. John Baptist” and “fragment of the holy cross”. Leaving Cetinje, on the way back to the hotel, you will again enjoy a colorful sea-side scenery of the Montenegro coast. Overnight. (B) Day 5: Saturday - Tivat to Dubrovnik, Croatia After breakfast, our journey takes us to Dubrovnik. On the way you will see Kotor Bay, the only South European fiord and we stop for an orientation tour of old town Kotor, a UNESCO heritage Site. Continue to Dubrovnik. (B, D) Day 6: Sunday - Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik to see the Rector’s Palace, 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 at leisure. Optional Excursion: Home hosted Dubelj with dinner. (B) WD - Welcome Dr ink | B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner TIVAT
page 10 Day 7: Monday - to Split Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. (B, D) Day 8: Tuesday - in 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. Optional Excursion: to Jet Set spot of the rich and famous – Island of Hvar. (B) Day 9: Wednesday - to Trogir and 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. (B, D) Day 10: Thursday - to Opatija, Postojna, Bled Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After a bit of free time, the journey continues 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. (B, D) Day 11: Friday, in Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th Note: • Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. • Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. century. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and views of the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) Day 12: Saturday - to Ljubljana and Zagreb Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city 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. (B, D) Day 13: Sunday - Zagreb 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. (B) Day 14: Monday - Depart Zagreb, Croatia After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Zagreb airport for your departure flight. (B)
page 11 • Tirana: Colosseo (F) • Tivat: Hotel Palma (F) • Dubrovnik: City (F) • Split: Hotel Corner (F) • Plitvice: Hotel Jezero (F) • Bled: Kompas (F) or Bled Rose (F) • Zagreb: Westin (F) Start Date: May 20 Aug 5 Oct 7 2025 - 14DTIRZAG End Date: June 2 Aug 18 Oct 20 Per Person inTwin: $3,299 $3,699 $3,349 Single Room Supplement: $1,137 LJUBLJANA DATES & PRICES HOTELS
page 12 CROATIA & SLOVENIA EXPRESS: ZAGREB TO SPLIT 8DZAGSPU 8 days in Zagreb, Bled, Plitvice, and Split • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Zagreb airport to hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Split airport on day 8 • Breakfast daily and four 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 • Admissions indicated in bold • Zagreb • Bled • Postojna Cave • Plitvice Lakes • Split FEATURES INCLUDED: SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: ZAGREB Split Bled Plitvice Lakes Zagreb 2 2 2 Slovenia Adriatic Sea Croatia Ljubljana 1
page 13 TRIP ITINERARY FOR 8DZAGSPU Day 1: Saturday - Arrival Zagreb, Croatia On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome reception at your hotel. (WD) Day 2: Sunday - Zagreb 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. (B) Day 3: Monday - to Ljubljana & Bled After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city 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 Bled. (B, D) Day 4: Tuesday - Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. 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. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) WD - Welcome Dr ink | B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner Day 5: Wednesday - to Postojna, Opatija & Plitvice Lakes The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D) Day 6: Thursday - to Split After breakfast, 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. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split (B, D) PLITVICE LAKES
page 14 Day 7: Friday - 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 is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy the beach. (B) Day 8: Saturday - Depart Split After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Split airport. (B) • Zagreb: Westin (F) • Bled: Kompas (F) or Bled Rose (F) • Plitvice: Jezero (F) • Split: Hotel Corner (F) Start Date: Apr 12 May 10 Jun 7 Jul 26 Aug 23 Sep 6 Sep 27 2025 - 8DZAGSPU End Date: Apr 19 May 17 Jun 14 Aug 2 Aug 30 Sep 13 Oct 4 Oct 25 Per Person inTwin: $1,889 $1,999 $1,999 $2,099 $2,099 $2,099 $1,999 $1,999 Oct 18 Single Room Supplement: $635 Note: • Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. • Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. SPLIT DATES & PRICES HOTELS
page 15 DALMATIAN SUNSHINE WITH SLOVENIA: ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK 10DZAGDBV 10 days in Zagreb, Bled, Plitvice, Split, and Dubrovnik • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Zagreb airport to hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Dubrovnik airport on day 10 • Breakfast daily and four 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 • Admissions indicated in bold • Zagreb • Bled • Postojna Cave • Plitvice Lakes • Split • Dubrovnik FEATURES INCLUDED: SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: ZAGREB Dubrovnik Bled Plitvice Lakes Zagreb 2 2 2 Slovenia Adriatic Sea Croatia Ljubljana 1 2 Split
page 16 TRIP ITINERARY FOR 10DZAGDBV Day 1: Saturday - Arrival Zagreb, Croatia On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome reception at your hotel. (WD) Day 2: Sunday - Zagreb 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. (B) Day 3: Monday - to Ljubljana & Bled After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city 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 Bled. (B, D) Day 4: Tuesday - Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. 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. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) WD - Welcome Dr ink | B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner Day 5: Wednesday - to Postojna, Opatija & Plitvice Lakes The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D) Day 6: Thursday - to Split After breakfast, 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. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split (B, D) SPLIT
page 17 Day 7: Friday - 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 is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy the beach. (B) Day 8: Saturday - to Dubrovnik After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. Day at leisure. (B, D) Day 9: Sunday - to Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik view the Rector’s Palace, 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 or join us for Optional dinner excursion. (B) Day 10: Monday - Departure Dubrovnik, Croatia After breakfast, youwill be transferred to theDubrovnik airport. (B) • Zagreb: Westin (F) • Bled: Kompas (F) or Bled Rose (F) • Plitvice: Jezero (F) • Split: Hotel Corner (F) • Dubrovnik: City Hotel (F) Start Date: Apr 12 May 10 Jun 7 Jul 26 Aug 23 Sep 6 Sep 27 Oct 18 2025 - 10DZAGDBV End Date: Apr 21 May 19 Jun 16 Aug 4 Sep 1 Sep 15 Oct 6 Oct 27 Per Person inTwin: $2,249 $2,449 $2,449 $2,599 $2,599 $2,599 $2,599 $2,249 Single Room Supplement: $839 Note: • Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. • Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. DUBROVNIK DATES & PRICES HOTELS
page 18 DALMATIAN SUNSHINE WITH SARAJEVO & BELGRADE 14DZAGBEG 14 days in Zagreb, Bled, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo and Belgrade • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Zagreb airport to hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Belgrade airport on day 14 • Breakfast daily and six 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 • Admissions indicated in bold • Zagreb • Bled • Postojna Cave • Plitvice Lakes • Split FEATURES INCLUDED: SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: • Dubrovnik • Mostar • Sarajevo • Belgrade BLED Dubrovnik Bled Plitvice Lakes Zagreb 3 2 Slovenia Adriatic Sea Croatia Ljubljana 1 2 2 Split Mostar Sarajevo Belgrade 2 2 Bosnia & Herzegovina Serbia
page 19 TRIP ITINERARY FOR 14DZAGBEG Day 1: Saturday - Arrival in Zagreb, Croatia On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome reception at your hotel. (WD) Day 2: Sunday - Zagreb 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. (B) Day 3: Monday - to Ljubljana & Bled After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city 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 Bled. (B, D) Day 4: Tuesday - Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. 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. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) WD - Welcome Dr ink | B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner Day 5: Wednesday - to Postojna, Opatija & Plitvice Lakes The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D) Day 6: Thursday - to Split After breakfast, 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. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split (B, D) Day 7: Friday - 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 is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy the beach. (B) Day 8: Saturday - to Dubrovnik After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. Day at leisure. (B, D)
BELGRADE page 20 Day 9: Sunday - to Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik view the Rector’s Palace, 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 or join us for Optional dinner excursion. (B) Day 10: Monday - to Mostar & Sarajevo A scenic road will bring you to the Adriatic coast, with a stop for a private walking tour of Mostar, see the city highlights, such as the famous “Old Bridge” built by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, pass by the old bazaar, and view the Mosque and typical Turkish house. Continue to Bosnia’s capital, Sarajevo. (B, D) Day 11: Tuesday - Sarajevo Today learn about Sarajevo’s unique history and empires on a private tour. See all the city highlights; Stroll through the scenic Ottoman-era Bascarsija Square & the Husref Bay’s Mosque. Admire the Austro-Hungarian architecture that splashes the city. See & learn more about the famous Latin Bridge and the beginning of World War I. The afternoon is free. (B) Day 12: Wednesday - to Belgrade Today we travel to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Dinner & overnight. (B,D) Day 13: Thursday - Belgrade Your morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, dramatically set at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers. You’ll also see Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street, Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. Afternoon at leisure. Evening is on own. (B) Day 14: Friday - Departure Belgrade After breakfast, you will be transferred to Belgrade airport. (B) • Zagreb: Westin (F) • Bled: Kompas (F) or Bled Rose (F) • Plitvice: Jezero (F) • Split: Hotel Corner (F) • Dubrovnik: City Hotel (F) • Sarajevo: Europa (F) • Belgrade: Moskva (F) Start Date: Apr 12 Jun 7 Aug 23 Sep 6 Oct 18 2025 - 14DZAGBEG End Date: Apr 25 Jun 20 Sep 5 Sep 19 Oct 31 Per Person inTwin: $3,289 $3,399 $3,549 $3,549 $3,549 Single Room Supplement: $699 Note: • Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. • Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. DATES & PRICES HOTELS
page 21 FOUR ADRIATIC COUNTRIES: ZAGREB TO TIRANA 14DZAGTIR 14 days in Zagreb, Bled, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik, Tivat, and Tirana • First class hotels • Arrival transfer Zagreb airport to hotel on day 1 • Departure transfer hotel to Tirana airport on day 14 • Breakfast daily and six 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 • Admissions indicated in bold • Zagreb • Bled • Postojna Cave • Plitvice Lakes • Split • Dubrovnik • Kotor • Tirana FEATURES INCLUDED: SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: KOTOR Dubrovnik Bled Plitvice Lakes Zagreb 2 2 Slovenia Adriatic Sea Croatia Ljubljana Split Tivat Tirana 1 2 2 2 2
page 22 TRIP ITINERARY FOR 14DZAGTIR Day 1: Saturday - Arrival in Zagreb, Croatia On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome reception at your hotel. (WD) Day 2: Sunday - Zagreb 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. (B) Day 3: Monday - to Ljubljana & Bled After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city 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 Bled. (B, D) Day 4: Tuesday - Bled An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. 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. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) WD - Welcome Dr ink | B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner Day 5: Wednesday - to Postojna, Opatija & Plitvice Lakes The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D) Day 6: Thursday - to Split After breakfast, 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. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split (B, D) Day 7: Friday - 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 is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy the beach. (B) Day 8: Saturday - to Dubrovnik After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. Day at leisure. (B, D)
page 23 Day 9: Sunday - to Dubrovnik After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik view the Rector’s Palace, 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 or join us for Optional dinner excursion. (B) Day 10: Monday - to Tivat, Montenegro After breakfast, our journey takes us to Montenegro viewing Kotor Bay, the only South European fiord and tour of old town Kotor, a UNESCO heritage Site. On to Tivat for the night. (B, D) Day 11: Tuesday - Montenegro Our exploration of Montenegro continues by a scenic drive along along the Lovcen serpentines, to the heart of Montenegro, with the panoramic view of Boka Kotorska bay, from the height of over 3,000 ft. above the sea level. We continue to the old royal capital, Cetinje. There is a visit to the home/museum of the king Nikola, Cetinje monastery with two precious relic “hand of St. John Baptist” and “fragment of the holy cross”. Leaving Cetinje, on the way back to the hotel, you will again enjoy a colorful sea-side scenery of the Montenegro coast. Overnight. (B) Day 12: Wednesday - to Tirana, Albania After breakfast we leave Tivat and drive via Budva and Bar towards town of Shkodra, nowadays a major Albanian 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 the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city. Continue drive to Tirana (B,D) Day 13: Thursday - Tirana On aMorning 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 • Zagreb: Westin (F) • Bled: Kompas or Bled Rose (F) • Plitvice: Jezero (F) • Split: Hotel Corner (F) • Dubrovnik: City Hotel (F) • Tivat: Palma (F) • Tirana: Colosseo (F) Start Date: May 10 Jul 26 Sep 27 2025 - 14DZAGTIR End Date: May 23 Aug 8 Oct 10 Per Person inTwin: $3,299 $3,699 $3,399 Single Room Supplement: $1,137 Note: • Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. • Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. 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. (B) Day 14: Friday - Tirana After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tirana airport. (B) DATES & PRICES HOTELS
page 24 HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION Please contact your travel agent for assistance, or call Kompas at 800-233-6422, or send an e-mail to contact@kompas.net PAYMENT A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure. If we do not receive final payment by the specified date, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation. In the case of billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice with correct pricing. CREDIT CARDS We accept major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Discover and Master Card). Credit card payments may require a completed Kompas Credit Card Authorization Form. CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES Cancellations must be advised to Kompas in writing. Per person cancellation fees apply as follows: • 31+ days prior to departure: non-refundable deposit • 30-21 days prior: 50% of total price • 20-0 day(s) prior: 100% of total price ‘Departure day is considered as the date Kompas’ services begin. Additional cancellation charges apply for cancelled extra nights prior to/ and or after the tour. Repurchased Optional tours are non-refundable. If Kompas cancels a tour, we will re-book passengers on the same tour with a different departure date or a similar tour. All re-bookings are subject to availability. If that tour is unacceptable, Kompas will refund the entire amount paid to Kompas with no additional liability. Kompas cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other travel arrangements not made through Kompas. CHILDREN The minimum age for children on Escorted tours is 8 and need to be accompanied by adult. INSURANCE Kompas strongly recommends insurance to cover cancellation charges, trip interruption, accident, and/or baggage loss. Kompas accepts no responsibility for damage or loss of baggage or other personal property. TOUR MEMBERSHIP To ensure congenial membership, Kompas reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group. All Kompas’ programs are conducted in English language. TOUR PARTICIPANT OBLIGATION Tour participants must comply with all regional, national, and local health directives and requirements. It is solely your, and not Kompas’, responsibility to prepare, and comply with all health requirements and directives. Kompas cannot and will not accept any liability for your failure to prepare and comply with those. If you encounter a medical issue, you must seek care. Kompas may quarantine or remove ill passengers from the tour if there is a risk or a threat to the safety and health of other passengers. Kompas cannot and will not accept responsibility or liability for quarantining or removal of ill passengers. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Tour members should check with the consulates and/or the local health boards for the latest health requirements. TRAVELERS WHO NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to Kompas at the time of booking. Kompas will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled tour participants but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, lodges, restaurants, or other independent suppliers, nor any TERMS AND CONDITIONS
page 25 additional expenses incurred. Motor coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We regret we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Motorized scooters are not suitable for touring. REFUNDS FOR UNUSED SERVICES No refunds will be made for unused services once travel arrangements have commenced. SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TOUR If after returning from the tour you wish to inquire about any tour services provided, please ensure that all correspondence relating to those services is received by Kompas within 30 days after the tour completion date. PASSPORTS & VISAS A valid passport is required for all tour participants and must be valid at least six months after the end of the tour. Your travel agent can help you obtain the necessary forms for passport application. All passengers, regardless of the passport they hold, should check with the appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed. Securing any needed visas is the responsibility of the tour participant. PROGRAM PRICES Program prices are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Single room supplements are listed where applicable. All prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) known at the time of printing and expected to be in effect at departure. Prices, including taxes and fees, are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. ACCOMMODATIONS The hotels listed in this brochure will be used on almost all departures. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, hotels substituted will be similar to those shown. While every effort is made to reserve only twin-bedded rooms, it may occasionally happen that a hotel provides some double-bedded rooms instead. These rooms will be allocated to couples. Please note it is standard policy that hotel rooms are available for check-in after 3 p.m. Early hotel check-in requires a pre-night be booked and paid. MEALS ON TOUR As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated. Dietary and allergy requests must be submitted to Kompas at the time of making your reservation. And while Kompas will transmit those requests to the hotels, restaurants, and other service providers, they are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. TRANSFERS Transfers are provided as indicated for each tour by car, minibus, or motor coach. Your arrival transfer is guaranteed for up to one hour from your scheduled arrival time to compensate for minor delays. Kompas or the transfer company will not be responsible for flight delays, for any reason, beyond one hour from your originally scheduled arrival time. In case of a delay, please contact the emergency number provided in your travel document. If not, whether due to flight delay or time spent reporting baggage damage or loss, it will be your responsibility to make other transfer arrangements such as a taxi. Transfer costs are non-refundable, and any additional expenses will be your responsibility. HOLIDAYS During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums, restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping malls may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible.
page 26 NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE Passports; visas; tips to your Tour Director, tour driver, and local city guides; laundry, beverages, food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; and other expenses of a personal nature. PHOTOGRAPHS & MAPS Photographs show places in geographic areas but are not necessarily included in the tour. Maps shown on the tour pages are for general information and may not accurately reflect actual routes. SAFETY Please be aware that during your participation in tours operated by Kompas, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of transportation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. Kompas will not have liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. It is understood that Kompas will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken. RESPONSIBILITY * IMPORTANT * Kompas and/or its agents act only in the capacity of agent for the passengers in all matters pertaining to the tour, whether by plane, rail, motor coach, ferry, cruise ship or any other means of conveyance. They shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss caused by neglect or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the tour, or any hotel proprietor or other person supplying services or material in connection with the tour. Kompas reserves the right to withdraw a tour, refuse to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour at any time, or to make changes in the published itinerary, whenever in their sole judgment conditions warrant or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the passengers. All prices are based on tariffs in effect at the same time of publication of this manual and are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. Refunds for any portion of the tours not taken will be made by the operator on the cancelled portion, less the expenses incurred in the handling. All requests for refund of unused services, etc. must be sent to Kompas and/or its booking agent, in writing, no later than 30 days after completion of relevant program. Kompas shall be released from any liability under the guarantee to such participant who does not file a timely claim.
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