Kompas Escorted Tours 2020

025 Day 5, to Split, Monday Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace , a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Finally, see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D) Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday 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 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. (B, D) Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to the popular resort of Opatija. After some free time, head 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 8, in Bled, Thursday A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town, the lakeshore, and a visit to 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 to the small island in the middle of the lake Bled, scenic drive through the Alpine countryside and visit Bohinj and its namesake lake. (B) Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday Travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, and take a walking tour. See the sights of the old city center, including the picturesque open-air Central Market, Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, on to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. (B, D) Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral , Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is free to explore the winding streets of the Old Town, relax in a café or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B) Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) Included Features: Centrally located 4- and 5-star hotels Economy class flight Belgrade (Serbia) to Podgorica (Montenegro) Buffet breakfast daily 6 dinners (coffee or tea included) Airport transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach Professional English Speaking Tour Director throughout Licensed Local Guides Entrance fees included where indicated in bold letters Luggage handling at hotels Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Belgrade Cetinje Kotor Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Postojna Cave Bled Ljubljana Zagreb Hotels: Belgrade: Moskva (F) Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / Argosy (F) / Lapad (F) Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F) Bled: Park (F) / Rikli Balance (SF) Zagreb: Westin (DLX) / Sheraton (F) TOUR K700 START DATES: END DATES: 14-May 24-May 4-Jun 14-Jun 6-Aug 16-Aug 10-Sep 20-Sep PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,469 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $987 Belgrade Podgorica Kotor SLOVENIA Zagreb Dubrovnik Split ITALY HUNGARY AUSTRIA SERBIA CROATIA BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA GERMANY 2 Ljubljana Bled Postojna cave Plitvice Lakes 1 1 2 2 MONTENEGRO 2