Country Roads of Croatia
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Highlights
- Postojna: At the world famous cave-system, take a mini-train into the caves before walking through an illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Opatija: Spend a day discovering the ‘Jewels of Istria' - the sparkling seas of Rovinj and the gleaming white stone of the Roman arena at Pula.
- Plitvice Lakes: Marvel at the water wonderland of Plitvice National Park as you walk along stunning cascades, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Split: Explore above and below ground within the walls of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace.
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- An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organizer and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.
- A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.
- Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.
- Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.
- Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.
- Included airport transfers at scheduled times on arrival and departure days.
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Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Sheraton, Zagreb
Transfers to your hotel depart from Zagreb Airport at 11:30 & 14:00. Relax and settle in or perhaps head for the romantic Chestnut-lined Stross Promenade for your first views over the city. Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and an opportunity to get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton, Zagreb
(Relaxed Start) Join a Local Expert for sightseeing of the two-tiered capital of Croatia. Drive through the squares of the Lower Town to the cathedral. Then walk through the medieval Upper Town to see the ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bristol, Opatija
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Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Jezero, Plitvice
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: President Solin
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Accommodation: Accommodation:Hotel Amfora
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:Hotel Amfora
(Relaxed Start) While here, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the secluded beaches, old monasteries, tiny fish restaurants and lofty peaks from where there are magnificent views over the island and bejeweled seas.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Liburna
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Liburna
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dubrovnik Palace
(Relaxed Start) Journey to the beautiful southern slopes of the Pelješac peninsula. Stop amid the age-old vines to see how wine is produced and have a taste. Continue to the walled town of Dubrovnik - 'par...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dubrovnik Palace, Dubrovnik
(Relaxed Start) There is an optional experience to Montenegro. Start with Kotor, situated on the only fjord on the Adriatic coast. Capture forever on film one of the most beautiful parts of the ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Dubrovnik Palace
(Relaxed Start) Make the most of a day at leisure in this ‘Pearl of the Adriatic'. Relax by the pool, shop in the markets or perhaps take an optional experience to Cavtat - one of the most encha...
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour draws to a close after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Dubrovnik Airport at 09:00 & 11:30.
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- Opatija: The recently renovated 4-star Hotel Bristol glows with imperial charm, blending perfectly with the Habsburg-era spirit.
- Dubrovnik: The Hotel Dubrovnik Palace offers spectacular sea views and excellent facilities.
13 Breakfasts and 6 Dinners
Authentic Regional Flavours
- Peljesac: Stop at a cellar to taste the celebrated wine, considered by many to be the country's finest. Treasure the ruby colour and full-bodied flavours with a wine expert.
- Dubrovnik: Dine at a classic Dalmatian restaurant for a gastronomic Celebration Dinner that embraces the best of both Western and Eastern cuisines, all washed down with abundant local wine.
- 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 three-course table d'hôte Dinners with wine, plus tea or coffee (D) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD).
Additional Included Highlights
- Zagreb: See Roosevelt Square and Ban Josip Jelacic Square. Take the funicular to the Upper Town to view the Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St Marks Church and the Lotrščak Tower.
- Opatija: Enjoy the warm climate and mild sea breezes, during a seafront promenade.
- Trogir: See the Cipiko Palace and Romanesque Cathedral.
- Split: See St. Duje's, the baptistery and the Golden Gate on your guided tour through the labyrinthine streets.
- Brač: Enjoy the beaches, old monasteries and lofty peaks from where there are magnificent views over the island.
- Korcula: See Marco Polo's house, Bishop's Palace, Cathedral and town museum.
- Dubrovnik: See Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and city walls. Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.
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