Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
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/per person on twin sharingWelcome to Croatia! On arrival at Zagreb Airport, proceed to hotel by your transfer. Rest of the day is at leisure. Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is known for its historical museums and cultural events. It has many fine sights, plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and lots of entertainment. Overnight in Zagreb.
Note: Prices are not applicable during festivals events Christmas and New Year Eve.
After breakfast, proceed for Zagreb sightseeing tour. Zagreb grew up on two neighbouring hills: Kaptol - the centre of spiritual and religious life of north-western Croatia and Gradec - the commercial centre of skilful tradesmen and craftsmen. Take an easy walk with your guide, visiting the Upper Town with its Gothic Cathedral, the beautiful and ornate St. Catherine’s church or the massive St. Mark’s church with its famous colour-tiled roof. Continue to the medieval Stone Gate and “Dolac”, the open-air market which are a must for all visitors. Overnight in Zagreb.
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Split. Enroute visit Plitvice national park. It is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved national parks in the country. This is why the entire lakes and surrounding area were declared a national park in 1949 and are listed on the UNESCO`s list of World Heritage Sites because of its exceptional beauty. It is a valley situated between high forested mountains in which lie, one below another, a string of sixteen beautiful lakes of crystal blue and green waters. Fed by small streams and brooks, they spill into each other in 92 foaming cascades and thundering waterfalls. The lakes themselves cover about 2 square kilometers and the entire national park covers 200 square kilometers. The Plitvice lakes` scenery will simply delight you regardless whether you are walking the paths and wooden bridges, taking a boat ride or just taking photographs. On arrival at Split, check-in to hotel. Overnight in Split.
After breakfast, proceed for Split sightseeing tour. The Split private tour will take you along the Old City to visit main sights: the old town of Split is built on and around the spectacular Roman Palace erected by the Roman Emperor Diocletian (born in Salona – today’s Solin) in the 4th century. The walking tour starts with a visit to the cellars of the Palace that are still very well preserved. The cellars offer a good view at how the life in the Palace was organized. The Cathedral St. Duje is a complex of a church, formed from an Imperial Roman mausoleum, with a bell tower; strictly the church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the bell tower to Saint Duje. Together they form the Cathedral of St. Duje. Overnight in Split.
After breakfast, checkout and proceed to Dubrovnik. Enroute visit Ston with Oysters /mussel’s degustation. Ston is a small town on a narrow isthmus connecting the peninsula of Peljesac with the mainland, known for their
traditional salt production, construction of a huge, fortified complex encompassing the settlements of Mali and Veliki Ston and high-quality oysters/mussels. The best oysters in Croatia and the world come from Mali Ston bay, which has been famous for seashell cultivation since the Roman Empire days. Continue to Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
After breakfast, day is at leisure. You can explore the city on own or opt for below mentioned optional tour at additional price. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Note: Optional: Dubrovnik sightseeing & cable car tour with local guide - This walking tour will open the doors to you to one of the largest and most luxurious open-air museum town. You depart on foot from Pile square to
the newly renovated Cable Car station which will take you to the best panoramic view from the Srd hill. The bird’s eye view on the greatness of the old Dubrovnik bathed in the sun will be a sight you will never forget. A
clear day will grant you views of up to 60 kilometers and ample photo opportunities. Once returned the guide will lead you by foot through the narrow streets of the Old Town for the walking part of the tour. (Note: Cable car in Dubrovnik does not operate in January and February)
After breakfast proceed by your transfer to Airport to board flight from Dubrovnik. Holiday Concludes.
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