SERBIA, SLOVENiA and CROATIA

11 days
LAND ONLY

FOR TRAVEL AGENTS AND COMPANIONS

TOUR DATES
March 21 – March 31, 2024
May 02 - May 12
June 13 - June 23
July 25 - August 04
September 05 - September 15 



BELGRADE / ZAGREB / BLED / POSTOJNA CAVE / PLITVICE LAKES / SPLIT

Day 1, Thursday, arrive in Belgrade, Serbia
Welcome to Belgrade. Time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D)
Overnight HOTEL MOSKVA / COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT,  Belgrade, Serbia 

Day 2, Friday, in Belgrade
After breakfast, full day excursion out of Belgrade: Our first stop is Krusedol monastery, founded in the beginning of the 16th century and considered one of Serbia's most significant monasteries. Continue to Sremski Karlovci, a picturesque town with its baroque and neoclassical houses and buildings. After the orientation tour, we will departure to one of the famous local wineries for lunch and wine tasting. Afterwards, we visit the intriguing Petrovaradin fortress, with its underground trenches and tunnels. The last stop is the city of Novi Sad, where will have a quick orientation tour and some free time before returning to Belgrade and your hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant.  (B, L)
Overnight HOTEL MOSKVA / COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT,  Belgrade, Serbia

Day 3, Saturday, in Belgrade
Your morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, dramatically set at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers. You’ll also see Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street, Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. Continue to Avala. The rest of the day is free. In the afternoon, Optional excursion to Topola, where George Petrovic, better known by his sobriquet Karadjordje, was chosen as the leader of the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1804. A very short drive away is the local St. George's Church, also known as Oplenac, the burial place of the Ducal and Royal Family of Serbia and Yugoslavia. After a lunch break (on your own), we are going back to Belgrade. Evening is on own. Dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)
Overnight HOTEL MOSKVA / COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT,  Belgrade, Serbia

Day 4, Sunday, to ZAGREB
Leave Belgrade towards Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Dinner, overnight.  (B, D)
Overnight ZONAR HOTEL or similar, Zagreb, Croatia 

Day 5, Monday, ZAGREB
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 take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B)
Overnight ZONAR HOTEL or similar, Zagreb, Croatia

Day 6, Tuesday, to LJUBLJANA & BLED, SLOVENIA
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. (B, D)
Overnight KOMPAS HOTEL / BLED ROSE HOTEL, or similar, Bled, Slovena

Day 7, Wednesday, BLED
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. (B)
Overnight KOMPAS HOTEL / BLED ROSE HOTEL, or similar, Bled, Slovena 

Day 8, Thursday, to POSTOJNA to OPATIJA & PLITVICE, CROATIA
The 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.  (B, D)
Overnight HOTEL CORNER, Split, Croatia 

Day 9, Friday, to SPLIT
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 (B, D)
Overnight HOTEL CORNER, Split, Croatia 

Day 10, Saturday, SPLIT
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 join us on an Optional Excursion to Jet Set spot of rich and famous – Island of Hvar. (B)
Overnight HOTEL CORNER, Split, Croatia 

Day 11, Sunday, depart SPLIT
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

INCLUSIVE FEATURES
First class hotels
Transfer from airport to hotel and hotel to airport
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Touring modern air condition motor coach
Professional tour director throughout
Service charges and hotel taxes
Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
Whisper technology enhanced touring

COST PER PERSON - LOW SEASON
Travel agent based on double rate from $2250.00
Companion rate based on double rate from $2350.00

SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Belgrade
Zagreb
Bled
Postojna cave
Plitvice lakes
Split

NOTE: because of narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around.
Please make sure you pack comfortable shoes.

You will be traveling with regular passengers but paying travel agent rates.