Escorted Tour of Northern Croatia & Slovenia; Zagreb to Split 7nts (Saturdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Open-age Escorted Coach Tour conducted in English. Double bed or twin bed rooms available. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use.

Fabulous tour, showcasing the north of Croatia and the best of Slovenia, finishing up in Split for easy connections with all cruises.

Great to combine with a cruise from Split:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/one-way/?departs=Split

Same tour, opposite direction:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/38/escorted-tour-croatia-slovenia-split-zagreb-7nts/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Zagreb, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, Plitvice Lakes and to Split

INCLUDED:
• Shared Arrival and Departure Airport transfers on the first and last day of the tour
• 7 nights Accommodation in 3 and 4 star Hotels
• Air-conditioned motor-coach transport
• Experienced English-speaking Tour Leader
• Hotel taxes
• Luggage handling (1piece/pp)

Meals Included:
• 7 hotel breakfasts
• 4 hotel dinners

Sightseeing and Tours Included:
• Zagreb
• Bled
• Postojna Cave
• Plitvice Lakes
• Split
• Entrances included: Postojna Cave, Plitvice Lakes, Diocletian's Palace in Split
• Whisper technology enhanced touring (headsets)

Hotel list:
• Zagreb - Hotel Westin 4star or similar
• Bled - Hotel Kompas 4star or similar
• Plitvice - Hotel Jezero 3star or similar
• Split - Hotel Corner 4star or similar

NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips/gratuities
• Meals not listed on the itinerary
• Entrances not listed
• Transfers to/from accommodation

ITINERARY:
Check-in to your room from 14.00hrs. Passengers who arrive earlier can leave their bags at Reception until their room is ready. Dinner and first overnight in hotel, so late arrivals are possible.

Day 1: ZAGREB - Arrival (D)
If you are arriving to the Airport today, we'll pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening. Overnight in Zagreb.
# Included: Dinner at hotel ~19.00hrs
# Included: Shared transfer from Zagreb Airport (must be booked in advance)

Day 2: In ZAGREB (B)
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 perhaps take an excursion to see the countryside. Overnight in Zagreb.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Walking tour of Zagreb

Day 3: to LJUBLJANA & BLED, SLOVENIA (B, D)
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. Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Bled.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Walking tour of Ljubljana

Day 4: In BLED (B)
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. Overnight in Bled.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Tour of Bled

Day 5: to POSTOJNA & to OPATIJA & PLITVICE, CROATIA (B, D)
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. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Dinner at hotel
# Included: Entrance to Postojna Cave with electronic audio-guide
# Included: Walking tour of Opatija

Day 6: to SPLIT (B, D)
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
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Guided Tour and Entrance Fee to Plitvice Lakes

Day 7: SPLIT (B)
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 perhaps take a ferry for a day trip to the Jet Set spot of rich and famous; the nearby Island of Hvar.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Walking tour of Split

Day 8: SPLIT - Departure (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight. If you are staying in Split, taxis and uber are readily available and the bus and train stations are nearby to the Old Town area for easy onwards connections.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Shared transfer to Split Airport (must be booked in advance)

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
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