Croatia & Bosnia Small Group Tour Zagreb to Dubrovnik 12nts (Sunday-Friday 8May & 11Sep 2022)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

13 days from Zagreb, Trakošćan, Motovun, Pula, Rovinj, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes, Šibenik, Krka National Park, Trogir, Split, island of Brač, Mostar, Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Dubrovnik

Open age small group tour (maximum 22 passengers). Single travellers must book a solo room with a solo supplement.

SUNDAYS, 8May & 11Sep 2022

The tour commences in Zagreb, Croatia We spend 2 nights in Zagreb before exploring the many delights of the Istrian region of Croatia, staying 3 nights in the picturesque town of Opatija. From Istria, we head down the Croatian coastal mainland, staying in Šibenik for 2 nights before we arrive in the coastal City of Split, where we also spend 2 nights – an ideal base from which we explore central Dalmatia and the islands. From here we head to Southern Dalmatia and take in the enigmatic City of Mostar, staying in Čitluk for 1 night. Then we travel to Dubrovnik – the pearl of the Adriatic- enjoying the City by day and night and staying in nearby Trebinje for 2 nights before transferring you to Dubrovnik airport at the end of your tour.

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INCLUDED:
• Accommodation – 12 nights in 4 and 5 star hotels throughout
• English-speaking Tour manager
• Guided tours throughout
• Meals – all breakfasts (B), introductory drinks and snacks, 5 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) and 3 wine tastings (WT)
• Excursions as listed – all entrance tickets. All taxes and duties.
• Porterage
• All transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi
• Arrival and departure airport transfers

HOTELS (or similar):
Zagreb - Hotel Esplanade 5star
Opatija - Hotel Paris 4star
Šibenik - Hotel Life Palace 4star
Split - Hotel Apartments Korta 4star
Čitluk - Hotel Etno Herceg 4star
Trebinje - Hotel Central Park 4star


NOT INCLUDED:
• Transfers on days other than the start and finish days
• Meals and drinks not listed in inclusions
• Items of personal nature
• Tips and gratuities

ITINERARY:

Day 1 – Zagreb
Transfer from airport. Welcome presentation, drinks and snacks.

Day 2 – Zagreb (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Zagreb city driving and walking tour in the morning. Optional visit in the afternoon to the nearby town of Samobor to enjoy the famous local delicacy “Krempita” - a delicious souffle like cream pie. Free time in Zagreb in the evening.

Day 3 – Zagreb to Opatija (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. The Austro-Hungarian castle of Trakošćan in the morning. Lunch at Grešna Gorica restaurant to enjoy traditional Istrian food. The ethno-village of Kumrovec (the birthplace of Field Marshall Tito) in the afternoon before heading to the hotel in Opatija, Istria.

Day 4 – Istria Excursion (Motovun, Pazin) - Opatija (B,L,WT)
Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Motovun, Istria in the morning where we join a truffle hunt demonstration for the local iconic black and white truffles before exploring the exquisite hilltop village of Motovun. Lunch and wine tasting at nearby Konoba Bani before free time in the town of Pazin in the afternoon. Return to Opatija in late pm for free time and dinner.

Day 5 – Istria Excursion (Pula, Rovinj) - Opatija (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Walking tour of Pula and amphitheatre in the morning. Free time for lunch in Pula. Rovinj in the afternoon before dinner at Konoba Roč. Return to hotel in Opatija after dinner.

Day 6 – Opatija - Plitvice Lakes Excursion - Sibenik (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Plitvice Lakes - approximately 4 hours. Overnight in Šibenik - dinner at Konoba Nostalgija.

Day 7 – Krka Excursion - Sibenik (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Krka National Park and Waterfalls. Konoba Vinko for dinner in early evening – return to Šibenik - optional night walking tour of Šibenik or free time.

Day 8 – Sibenik - Trogir Excursion - Split (B,L,WT)
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided walking tour of Trogir. Lunch and wine tasting at the home of Zinfandel wine in Kaštela. Guided tour of Klis Fortress, the setting of many Games of Thrones scenes. Check-in hotel in Split. Free time in Split in the evening.

Day 9 – Split (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided walking tour of Split in the morning followed by lunch at Konoba Fetivi in downtown Split – serenaded by local Klapa singers. Free time to wander Split in the afternoon and evening.

Day 10 – Split - Brac Excursion - Citluk Bosnia (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the Dalmatian island of Brač - lunch at a local restaurant on the island of Brač. Overnight at an ethno-hotel in the town of Čitluk near the Bosnia & Herzegovinian City of Mostar.

Day 11 – Mostar and Pocitelj Excursion - Trebinje Bosnia (B,WT,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided walking tour of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Explore village of Počitelj, Bosnia & Herzegovina before heading to Ston, Croatia to taste local Pelješac wine and dinner at Konoba Bakus. Check into hotel in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Day 12 – Dubrovnik Excursion - Trebinje (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik in the morning and free time to wander Dubrovnik in the afternoon. Dubrovnik sunset sail and dinner before returning to hotel in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Day 13 – Trebinje to Dubrovnik - Departure (B)
Breakfast followed by drop off at Dubrovnik airport.




TRANSPORTATION:
Private air-conditioned vans/mini-buses are used on this trip

ITINERARY DISCLAIMER:
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations.