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CROATIA & BALKAN Escorted coach tours
author Aleksandar Gospić AZUR TOURS is a company founded in 1999. Most of our business deals with the organization of group trips around Croatia and neighbouring countries of the Balkans and Central Europe. This is where we live, we know these countries and can offer you the highest quality programs that include visit to selected cities and sites with the introduction to local architecture, art and gastronomy. Our expert and experienced staff will provide you with the quality accommodation and escort of professional guides, who will give you the opportunity to get to know Zagreb, Croatia and neighbouring countries of the Balkans and Central Europe. In addition to escorted coach tours – we can also offer the theme trips - UNESCO Tour, Gastro Tour, Wine Tour, as well as organize congresses and business meetings.
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Furthermore, our offer also includes over 150 hotels of various categories in Zagreb and along the Adriatic coast, as well as multi-day cruises around the Adriatic. Contact us with confidence
Azur Tours: Trg bana J. Jelačića 4, 10 000 Zagreb
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Zagreb – City tours, hotels and excursions offer Welcome to Zagreb Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, university centre, city of culture, art, entertainment and shopping. Get to know this city and you will see its charm and beauty. Our offer in Zagreb: - groups reception and transfer organization - organization of hotel accommodation, meetings and congresses - organization of city tours, excursions around Zagreb and escorted multi-day tours
Hotels in Zagreb Hotel Esplanade 5* - - - - -
Hotel in the city centre, of long tradition, superb design, glamour and style; Opened back in 1925 to provide luxurious accommodation to passengers of the famous Orient Express Free WI-FI, conferences organization Luxurious rooms, lavish buffet breakfast, Health Club (sauna & fitness), with extra charge: massages Award-winning restaurants
Sheraton Hotel Zagreb 5* - - - -
In the city centre (10-minute walk from the main city square) Free WI-FI, conferences organization 306 rooms and suites, lavish buffet breakfast, indoor heated pool and wellness, fitness Two restaurants and two cosy atmosphere cafes
Hotel Dubrovnik 4* - - - -
In the very heart of Zagreb, on the main city square, long tradition Free WI-FI, conferences organization Comfortable rooms with free use of fitness, lavish buffet breakfast Restaurants Piccolo Mondo and American Steak & Grill House
Hotel Palace 4* - - - -
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Located in the Art Nouveau palace in the very centre of the city, entitled to the “Heritage Hotel” title Free WI-FI, two lounges and a meeting room 118 luxurious rooms, lavish buffet breakfast, wellness centre (fitness, sauna, with extra charge: massages) Famous restaurant Strossmayer with inevitable Zagorje strukli
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Theme tours of Zagreb 1. Main attractions of the city with inevitable coffee and hanging out (3 hours) The tour begins with the Old Lady of Zagreb – Funicular. The tour continues in the Upper Town with the tale and breath-taking views of Kaptol and the Lower Town. Afterwards we visit one of the city’s symbols – Mirogoj cemetery, one of the world’s most beautiful eternal resting places, a masterpiece of Hermann Bollé, the renovator of the Zagreb Cathedral and St. Mark’s Church. Then we go back to the centre to look at the architecture, the National Theatre and other Zagreb attractions with inevitable coffee drinking and hanging out. 2. Vino & gastro tour (4 hours) Tastes of Zagreb! The tour begins with short sightseeing of the Lower and Upper Town, including short breaks with wine tasting and degustation of local products. There is a cooking class and lunch after the tour. 3. Evening tour with a night out (3 hours) This unique tour will give you an opportunity to discover some of the mystical tales of the old Zagreb and enjoying a spectacular evening view of the lower part of the city. After a walk we visit some of the best nights caffes in Zagreb.
Full day excursions around Zagreb 1. Trakošćan Castle and the baroque city of Varaždin – excursion with lunch (includes transport, lunch, entrance fee to Trakošćan Castle, guide) The excursion begins with Trakošćan Castle from the 16th century: a tour of the castle’s interior and a walk along the beautiful lake. The excursion proceeds to the baroque city of Varaždin and the tour of the city’s sights: Cathedral, City Theatre, City Hall, Sermage Palace, Old Town Castle, city cemetery from the 18th century, one of the pearls of garden architecture and natural monuments. Lunch and delighting in excellent local food. After lunch, return to Zagreb. 2. Kumrovec – Veliki Tabor - Krapina – excursion with lunch (includes transport, lunch, entrance fees: Kumrovec Old Village, Veliki Tabor Castle, Krapina Neanderthal Museum, guide) The excursion begins in Kumrovec Ethno Village, museum and the birthplace of one of the greatest statesmen of Europe and world, the legendary Tito, president of former Yugoslavia. Following that, we drive to Veliki Tabor Castle, pertaining to the highest category of monuments. After lunch, we go to Krapina and visit the new Krapina Neanderthal Museum. After the tour and a short break, return to Zagreb. 3. Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rastoke (includes transport, entrance fee to Plitvice Lakes NP) Before the visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, we stop in the village of Rastoke, near Plitvice Lakes. A picturesque village dating back to the 17th century, on the rivers of Slunjcica and Korana, famous for its old water mills. We drive to Plitvice Lakes and spend the following next hours touring the beautiful lakes and waterfalls that are UNESCO natural World Heritage Site. A short break after the tour and return to Zagreb.
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Venice (Italy) - Slovenia – Istria - Zagreb Day 1: Venice (B) Arrival in Venice with a welcome and transfer to the hotel. If there is enough time, a walk around the city escorted by our guide. Day 2: Venice (B) Morning city tour with a walk around the labyrinth of channels and numerous bridges (more than 400 bridges), sightseeing of some of the most famous sights of Venice: St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge... After the tour, free time to individually explore this beautiful city. Day 3: Venice - Piran (Slovenia) - Rovinj (Croatia) (B, D) Today is reserved for sightseeing of the towns Piran and Rovinj. Town of Rovinj started its romantic life on the island the confined space of which resulted in the construction of closebuilt houses, narrow streets and small squares, still untouched by modern urbanism. After seeing numerous sights, spend a free afternoon for your own activities. Overnight stay in Rovinj. Day 4: Rovinj - Istrian tour - Opatija (B, L, D) The Istrian tour begins with a drive around the peninsula consisting of beautiful medieval towns and stunning landscapes. Starting with Poreč and its Byzantine Euphrasian Basilica (UNESCO World Heritage), hills of Motovun town (lunch in a tavern) to Hum, the “smallest town in the world”. Overnight stay in the town of Opatija, called the “Old Lady” (beautiful Austro-Hungarian architecture). Day 5: Opatija - Plitvice lakes - Zagreb (B) Drive to continental Croatia to Plitvice Lakes – National Park protected by UNESCO. After sightseeing, drive to the centre of continental Croatia and the capital Zagreb. After the check-in, the possibility for own activities. Day 6: Zagreb (B) Half-day city tour. Free time for shopping and individual sightseeing. Day 7: Zagreb - Trakošćan - Varaždin - Zagreb (B, L) Departure to Trakošćan castle, one of the most important cultural and historical monuments in Croatia from the 16th century. The tour continues to the baroque city of Varaždin and sightseeing: cathedral, City Theatre, City Hall, Sermage Palace, city square, Old Town Castle, city cemetery from the 18th century that is one of the pearls of garden architecture and natural monuments. After lunch and break, drive to Zagreb. Day 8: Zagreb (B) After 7 beautiful days of discovering blue-green Croatia, transfer to the airport or optional continuation of your journey. Included: - transport in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle (bus or van) - experienced guide during the entire journey, sightseeing according to the program - 7 nights in hotel accommodation with breakfast (B) and dinner (D) as per the itinerary (hotels 3* or 4* depending on what the group wants) - lunch (L) in traditional restaurants or taverns as per the program Not included: - services and activities that are not listed in the itinerary (personal expenses, tips...) Available languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Possible modification of the itinerary and services depending on what the group wants.
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Day 1: Zagreb (D) Welcome from our representative, transfer to the hotel. Short sightseeing and introduction to the city. A welcome dinner in a traditional Zagreb tavern with local specialties. Day 2: Zagreb - Kumrovec - Veliki Tabor - Krapina - Zagreb (B, L) Tour of Kumrovec Ethno Village, museum and the birthplace of one of the greatest statesmen of Europe and world, the legendary Tito, president of Yugoslavia. Following that, we visit Veliki Tabor Castle and have lunch (local specialties). After lunch we drive to Krapina and visit very interesting, new Krapina Neanderthal Museum rich in the latest exhibitions and technological achievements. After the tour and a short break, drive back to Zagreb. Day 3: Zagreb - Rastoke - Plitvice lakes - Zadar (B, D) Drive to Croatia’s mountain region and the National Park - Plitvice Lakes. Break in a picturesque village of Rastoke, known for its old water mills. After Rastoke, tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park: 16 beautiful lakes and numerous waterfalls protected by UNESCO. Drive to the city of Zadar and the Adriatic coast. Upon arrival to Zadar, accommodation in a hotel and walk around the city with the history dating back to the 6th century BC. Day 4: Zadar - Šibenik - Trogir - Split (B, D) Sightseeing of Zadar – Church of St. Donatus (from the 9th century – Zadar’s trademark), Church of St. Anastasia, Church of St. Chrysogonus, unique sea organ, Greeting to the Sun, Roman Forum... Drive to the city of Šibenik and sightseeing of the Cathedral of St. James (protected by UNESCO): the only cathedral in the entire Europe built completely of stone, without the use of mortar and wooden structural elements. We continue with the tour of the town of Trogir, also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Overnight stay in the city of Split. Day 5: Split (B, D) After breakfast we visit the Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of Split, a residential palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian built 1,700 years ago, also the UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the tour, free time for individual sightseeing of this livery city and coffee or cocktail drinking on the waterfront overlooking the sea. Day 6: Split – Hvar (B, D) Ferry ride to the sunniest island of Croatia – Hvar. Upon arriving to Hvar, we will get to know the Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns in the country dating back to ancient Greeks, but also with the Stari Grad Plain, the latest site on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in Croatia, which is said to be a unique example of geometric land division system that was used in the ancient times. We stop in a famous winery to taste the award-winning wines of Hvar. Overnight stay in Hvar. Day 7: Hvar (B, D) A day to enjoy. Get to know the renaissance town of Hvar or simply relax with the sounds of crystal blue sea, lavender scents and glass of top quality wines of Hvar. Day 8: Hvar – Ston – Trsteno - Dubrovnik (B, D) Picturesque drive around the island to the place called Sućuraj and a ferry ride to the mainland. Break in a small town of Ston, where we will see the Walls of Ston, the second largest defence walls in the world, and enjoy the most delicious oysters in the world from a bay near Mali Ston. We will also visit the arboretum Trsteno, famous for its historic gardens, collection of Mediterranean and exotic plants and one of exceptional locations for the shooting of the famous TV series “Game of Thrones”. Overnight stay in Dubrovnik. Day 9: Dubrovnik (B, L, D) Today is reserved for exploration and enjoying in the city called the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, the old town of which is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dubrovnik is a city of magnificent palaces and impressive walls. Starting with the Onofrio’s Fountain to the city Bell Tower, each step along Stradun is a unique experience par excellence. After sightseeing, lunch and free time for individual exploration of the city. Day 10: Dubrovnik (B) After beautiful 10 days of discovering the UNESCO Croatia, transfer to Dubrovnik Airport. Included: - transport in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle (bus or van) - experienced guide during the entire journey, sightseeing according to the program - 9 nights in hotel accommodation with breakfast (B) and dinner (D) as per the itinerary (hotels 3* or 4* depending on what the group wants) - lunch (L) in traditional restaurants or taverns as per the program Not included: - services and activities that are not listed in the itinerary (personal expenses, tips...) Available languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Possible modification of the itinerary and services depending on what the group wants.
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Balkan tour – Croatia – Serbia – Bosnia & Herzegovina Day 1: Zagreb (D) Welcome from our representative, transfer to the hotel. Short tour and introduction to the city. A welcome dinner in a traditional Zagreb tavern with local specialties. Day 2: Zagreb - Ilok - Novi Sad - Belgrade (B, L) Visit to Ilok cellars – the biggest and most famous wine cellars in Croatia. Tour of the vineyard with a tourist train and visit to Ilok Museum. After lunch, departure for Novi Sad – the second largest city in Serbia known for its nickname “Serbian Athens”. Tour of the city and Petrovaradin Fortress with a beautiful view of the city. Overnight stay in Belgrade. Day 3: Belgrade (B, L) Sightseeing of Serbia’s capital and Kalemegdan Fortress with the panorama of the city and confluence of Sava and Danube Rivers. After a traditional Serbian lunch, we visit the Nikola Tesla Museum and the Memorial Centre of Josip Broz Tito, a former Yugoslav president. Day 4: Belgrade - Tuzla - Sarajevo (B, L) After Belgrade, we visit Tuzla, a city known for salt found in the depths of the earth, the result of drying up of the Pannonian Sea, pulled from the depths and turned into small salty Pannonian lakes near the city in 2003. After lunch, a drive to the charming capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo. Day 5: Sarajevo (B) Tour of the city with a great legacy of the Ottoman architecture and that was under siege for 4 years. Sightseeing of: Baščaršija Old Town, Bey’s Mosque, Emperor’s Mosque, Cathedral, synagogue. Visit to the Tunnel of Life – the only connection with the “outer” world during the city’s occupation, story about the war Sarajevo and struggle for survival. Free time to enjoy the traditional flavours of Sarajevo: ćevapi, coffee, pastries... Day 6: Sarajevo - Mostar - Medjugorje - Dubrovnik (B, L, D) Tour of a Turkish city of Mostar and free time. On the way to Medjugorje, we stop to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site – a fortified town of Počitelj. Arrival to Medjugorje – a famous Marian pilgrimage site and a story about its history. Lunch in Herceg Ethno village near Medjugorje, a tourist complex built in a traditional village style consisting of 50 stone buildings. Overnight stay in Dubrovnik. Day 7: Dubrovnik (B, L, D) Today is reserved to visit and enjoy the town called the Pearl of the Adriatic from ancient times, the old town of which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Starting with the Onofrio’s Fountain to the city Bell Tower, each step along Stradun is a unique experience par excellence. After sightseeing, lunch and free time for individual exploration of the city. Day 8: Dubrovnik - Ston - Split (B, D) On the way to the north, we stop in a small town of Ston, where we visit the Walls of Ston, second largest defensive walls in the world, and enjoy the most delicious oysters in the world from a bay near Mali Ston. Later we arrive to Split and visit the main city’s attraction Diocletian’s Palace, a residential palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian built 1,700 years ago, also the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 9: Split - Trogir - Zadar (B, D) We leave the “most beautiful city in the world” and stop in the town of Trogir, the town included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers Romanesque-Gothic attractions and a famous Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Arrival to Zadar and tour of the town: Church of St. Donatus (Zadar’s trademark), Church of St. Anastasia, Church of St. Chrysogonus, unique sea organ, Greeting to the Sun, Roman Forum... Day 10: Zadar - Plitvice lakes - Rastoke - Zagreb (B) Drive to Croatia’s mountain region and the National Park - Plitvice Lakes - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around the beautiful crystal clear lakes and waterfalls. Short break in the village of Rastoke, dating back to the 17th century, known for its old water mills and a unique natural ambient. Overnight stay in Zagreb. Day 11: Zagreb (B) Half-day city tour. Free time for shopping and individual sightseeing. Transfer to the airport or optional continuation of your journey. Included: - transport in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle (bus or van) - experienced guide during the entire journey, sightseeing according to the program - 10 nights in hotel accommodation with breakfast (B) and dinner (D) as per the itinerary (hotels 3* or 4* depending on what the group wants) - lunch (L) in traditional restaurants or taverns as per the program Not included: - services and activities that are not listed in the itinerary (personal expenses, tips...)
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Balkan Tour – Croatia – Serbia – Macedonia – Albania – Montenegro Day 1: Zagreb (D) Welcome from our representative, transfer to the hotel. Short sightseeing and introduction to the city. A welcome dinner in a traditional Zagreb tavern with local specialties. Day 2: Zagreb - Ilok - Novi Sad - Belgrade (B, L) Visit to Ilok cellars - the biggest and most famous wine cellars in Croatia. Tour of the vineyard with a tourist train and visit to Ilok Museum. After lunch, departure for Novi Sad – the second largest city in Serbia known for its nickname “Serbian Athens”. Sightseeing of the city and Petrovaradin Fortress with a beautiful view of the city. Overnight stay in Belgrade. Day 3: Belgrade (B, L) Sightseeing of Serbia’s capital and Kalemegdan Fortress with the panorama of the city and confluence of Sava and Danube Rivers. After a traditional Serbian lunch, we visit the Nikola Tesla Museum and the Memorial Centre of Josip Broz Tito, a former Yugoslav president. Day 4: Belgrade- Skopje (B, D) After breakfast we travel to Macedonia and the capital – Skopje, the birthplace of Mother Teresa. Tour of the city: Stone Bridge, Church of the Ascension of Jesus, Kale Fortress, Mustafa Pasha Mosque and other attractions. We pass by an old picturesque bazaar and enjoy the atmosphere. Free time. Day 5: Skopje – Ohrid (B, L, D) Visit to Tikveš valley, the most important wine region in Macedonia, and tour of the biggest wineries in the South Eastern Europe – Tikveš with wine tasting and lunch in the wine house. We proceed to Lake Ohrid – the leading Macedonia’s resort declared the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour of the old Ohrid: Old Plane Tree, Ali Pasha Mosque, Church of St. Clement, Icon Gallery, Samuil’s Fortress with a beautiful view of the city and lake and other attractions. Presentation of the traditional Ohrid pearls preparation and an opportunity to buy them. Day 6: Ohrid (B, D) A day for your own activities or an optional excursion. Day 7: Ohrid - Tirana (B, D) We leave the beautiful Ohrid and proceed to the capital of mysterious Albania – Tirana. City tour upon arrival: Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, National History Museum, Clock Tower, Pyramid, former residence of Enver Hoxha. Free time. Possibility of riding in a cable car to the Dajti Mountain with a beautiful view of Tirana. In the evening, a traditional Albanian dinner in a restaurant. Day 8: Tirana - Podgorica - Skadar lake - Budva (B, L, D) Drive towards the Montenegro’s capital – Podgorica. Short tour: Turkish baths complex, clock tower, Church of the Holy Heart of Jesus. Drive towards the Lake Skadar National Park – lake of an outstanding beauty that lies on the border of Montenegro and Albania. Excursion includes a boat ride, sightseeing and wine tasting in the biggest vineyard of Montenegro and a traditional Montenegrin lunch. Panoramic drive to a tourist beauty Budva. Day 9: Budva - Kotor - Boka Kotorska - Dubrovnik (B, D) Short tour of Budva. Drive to the village and the islet of Sveti Stefan and a short break with a spectacular view of the Adriatic Sea and story about the history of the area. Panoramic drive along the sea to the town of Kotor and tour of this historical medieval town, declared the UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1979. Visit to a small historical town of Perast and walk around the town. Optional excursion to the Lady of Skrpjel – artificial islet with a church of from the 17th century full of rich artwork heritage from the entire world. Break in a charming town of Risan. Panoramic drive along the beautiful coast to the Pearl of Adriatic – Dubrovnik. Day 10: Dubrovnik (B, L, D) Today is reserved to visit and enjoy the town called the Pearl of the Adriatic from ancient times, the old town of which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Starting with the Onofrio’s Fountain to the city Bell Tower, each step along Stradun is a unique experience par excellence. After sightseeing, lunch and free time for individual exploration of the city. Recommended ride in a cable car to the mountain Srđ – a magical view of Dubrovnik and the archipelago. Day 11: Dubrovnik (B) Breakfast. Free time and transfer to Dubrovnik Airport. Included: - transport in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle (bus or van) - experienced guide during the entire journey, sightseeing according to the program - 10 nights in hotel accommodation with breakfast (B) and/or dinner (D) as per the itinerary (hotels 3* or 4* depending on what the group wants) - lunch (L) in traditional restaurants or taverns as per the program Not included: - optional excursions in Ohrid - services and activities that are not listed in the itinerary (personal expenses, tips...) Available languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Possible modification of the itinerary and services depending on what the group wants.
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Pearls of Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina Day 1: Split (D) Welcome in the airport and transfer to the hotel. Walk around the city to get the first impressions of the city. Welcome dinner in a Split tavern with local specialties. Day 2: Split (B, D) City tour after breakfast. Visit to the Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of Split, a residential palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian built 1,700 years ago, included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Free time for individual sightseeing of this lively city and coffee, wine or cocktail drinking on the waterfront overlooking the sea. Day 3: Split - Ston - Trsteno - Dubrovnik (B, D) On the way to the south, we stop in a small town of Ston, where we see the Walls of Ston, second largest defensive walls in the world, and enjoy the most delicious oysters in the world from a bay near Mali Ston. After Ston, we visit several wineries and taste some of the best wines of Pelješac peninsula. On the way to Dubrovnik, we also visit the arboretum Trsteno, famous for its historic gardens, collection of Mediterranean and exotic plants and as one of exceptional locations for the shooting of a famous TV series “Game of Thrones”. Overnight stay in Dubrovnik. Day 4: Dubrovnik (B, L, D) Today is reserved to visit and enjoy the town called the Pearl of the Adriatic from ancient times, the old town of which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Starting with the Onofrio’s Fountain to the city Bell Tower, each step along Stradun is a unique experience par excellence. After sightseeing, lunch and free time for individual exploration of the town. Recommended ride in a cable car to the mountain Srđ – a magical view of Dubrovnik and the archipelago. Day 5: Dubrovnik - Montenegro - Boka Kotorska - Kotor - Budva (B, D) Panoramic drive along Konavle coast and the Bay of Boka Kotorska. Break in a charming town of Risan and a small historical town of Perast. Optional excursion to the Lady of Skrpjel – artificial islet with a church of from the 17th century full of rich artwork heritage from the entire world. We continue the journey to Kotor and tour this historical medieval town, declared the UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1979. Drive to the village and the islet of Sveti Stefan and a short break with a spectacular view of the Adriatic Sea and story about the history of the area. Arrival to Budva and walk around the city. Day 6: Budva (B, D) - optional excursions: Tara River rafting, Albania or Lake Skadar A day for optional excursions or your own activities in beautiful Budva. Day 7: Budva - Bosnia & Herzegovina - Medjugorje - Mostar - Split (B, L, D) After breakfast we drive to Dubrovnik, but this time on a ferry across the Bay of Boka Kotorska. Before arriving to Medjugorje, we stop in Herceg Ethno village in Medjugorje, a tourist complex built in a traditional village style consisting of 50 stone buildings. Visit to Medjugorje – a famous Marian pilgrimage site. We proceed to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – a fortified town of Počitelj and visit the historical Turkish city of Mostar. Free time for shopping or tasting the authentic Bosnian specialties such as ćevapi, pita or burek. Before arriving to Split, we stop on famous Imotski lakes – karst phenomena: Blue and Red Lake. Day 8: Split (B) Breakfast. After 8 wonderful days, transfer to Split Airport and farewell from Croatia until the next time. Included: - transport in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle (bus or van) - experienced guide during the entire journey, sightseeing according to the program - 7 nights in hotel accommodation with breakfast (B) and dinner (D) as per the itinerary (hotels 3* or 4* depending on what the group wants) - lunch (L) in traditional restaurants or taverns as per the program Not included: - optional excursions in Montenegro: Tara Rafting, Lake Skadar, Albania - services and activities that are not listed in the itinerary (personal expenses, tips...) Available languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Possible modification of the itinerary and services depending on what the group wants.
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Capitals of Central Europe Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana Day 1: Vienna Welcome to Vienna, the capital of the Republic of Austria and our first capital of our journey. Welcome in the airport and transfer to the hotel with the panoramic drive by bus: Ring, Opera, Parliament, Ratthaus (City Hall), house of the famous architect Hundertwasser... Overnight stay. Day 2: Vienna (B) After breakfast, walk around the city centre: Kärtnerstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg... Break for lunch. In the afternoon we go to Schönbrunn Palace. Free time. Overnight stay. Day 3: Vienna – Bratislava (B, D) In the centre of Vienna we go down to the Danube and leave the city by a romantic boat ride to Bratislava. Our luggage reaches the hotel by bus. Upon arriving to Bratislava, we disembark in the centre and go on the city tour: historical Castle located 100 m above the Danube, and visit to other attractions: St. Michael’s Gate, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the most prominent Gothic building from the 14th century, Central Square with Roland’s fountain, Old Town Hall, National Theatre... Free time. In the evening, joint departure for dinner in a typical Slovak pub. Day 4: Bratislava – Budapest (B, D) Upon arrival to Budapest, we go first to Buda, visit the Fisherman’s Bastion and King Matthias Church. We proceed to the historical part of the city (Pest): Parliament, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica... Free time to visit the famous Gerbaud confectionary or walk around the shopping Váci Street. We proceed for a boat ride along the Danube and enjoy in the river impression of the Hungarian capital with a glass of champagne. In the evening, joint departure for a dinner in a csárda. Day 5: Budapest – Novi Sad – Belgrade (B) We leave Budapest and drive towards Serbia. On our way we stop in Novi Sad - the second largest city in Serbia known for its nickname “Serbian Athens”. Sightseeing of the city and Petrovaradin Fortress with a beautiful view of the city. Our journey proceeds with a drive to Serbia’s capital– Belgrade. Overnight stay. Day 6: Belgrade (B, L) Tour of the city and Kalemegdan Fortress with the panorama of the city and confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers. After a traditional Serbian lunch, we visit the Nikola Tesla Museum and the Memorial Centre of Josip Broz Tito, a former Yugoslav president. Day 7: Belgrade – Ilok – Zagreb (B, L, D) After breakfast, we leave for Croatia and our first stop is Slavonian region with Ilok cellars - the biggest and most famous wine cellars in Croatia. Tour of the vineyard with a tourist train, visit to Ilok Museum and wine cellars. After lunch, we drive to Zagreb. Accommodation in the hotel and short walk around the city centre with a traditional dinner in a tavern.
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Day 8: Zagreb – Ljubljana (B) Tour of Zagreb – Upper and Lower Town and main attractions. Free time. Continuation of our journey to charming Ljubljana – Slovenia’s capital. Walking tour of the city: attractions along Ljubljanca River, bridges, preserved Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings. Short break and departure for the Castle Hill with a beautiful view of the city. Overnight stay. Day 9: Ljubljana – Lake Bled – Lake Bohinj – Vienna (B, L) We proceed to Bled, a magical alpine tourist resort with a stunning mountain lake and a small island in the middle and Bled Castle, a fortress located on a steep cliff, 130 meters above the Lake Bled. After a traditional Bled lunch and famous cream pastry kremšnita, short visit of the second crystal clear Lake Bohinj near Bled. We continue our journey to Vienna. Day 10: Vienna (B) This is the last day of our adventure around the Central European capitals. Farewell with the transfer to the airport. Included: - transport in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle (bus or van) - experienced guide during the entire journey, sightseeing according to the program - 9 nights in hotel accommodation with breakfast (B) and dinner (D) as per the itinerary (hotels 3* or 4* depending on what the group wants) - dinner (D) and lunch (L) in traditional restaurants, taverns or pubs as per the program Not included: - services and activities that are not listed in the itinerary (personal expenses, tips...)
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