Escorted Tours 2022

20 K103 Quintessential Trio: Croatia, Montenegro & Albania 12 days including Zagreb, Plitvice lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Kolasin and Tirana Day 1, Arrive Zagreb, Saturday Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then the day is free to get settled in or begin exploring. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday A morning sightseeing tour includes views of 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 more of the city, browse through the shops, or take an or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B) Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice lakes, Monday Travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park . Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore more on your own. Later, gather for a dinner served at our hotel and overnight. (B, D) Day 4, Plitvice to Trogir and Split, Tuesday After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Continue traveling along the spectacular Adriatic coast, passing by old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. A city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around theRomanEmperor Diocletian’sPalace , a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Finally, see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. The reminder of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 5, in Split, Wednesday Day at leisure or you can join optional tour to Hvar Island: We board the ferry in Split and set sail for Hvar. The town of Hvar has a unique cultural and historical heritage, plus a centuries-old tradition in tourism. A walking tour includes views of the 17th century theatre, the 13th century Arsenal, and the central town square with the Cathedral. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery, famous for its collection of old art masters, including “Ingoli´s Last Supper˝.Afterward, we travel to Stari Grad for some wine tasting. A ferry returns us to Split. (B) Day 6, to Dubrovnik, Thursday After breakfast we finally travel to Dubrovnik, with its picturesque setting on the stunning Adriatic coast. After arrival a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector’s Palace , and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and Sponza Palace. Next, see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy , one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, shop, stroll along the water’s edge, or simply relax and delight in your superbly scenic surroundings. Your evening is free to enjoy your way. (B, L) kolasin tirana zagreb