Grand Tour 2008
Highlights of Croatia + Mostar & Sarajevo - departure from Split
PROGRAM
- DAY 1, Saturday Split
- Transfer on the day of the tour from Split airport, harbour or another hotel to the tour hotel in Split. Dinner and overnight in Split.
- DAY 2, Sunday Split - Dubrovnik
- After breakfast departure to Dubrovnik. In the afternoon city tour of Dubrovnik, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. We will visit the Cathedral and Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s third oldest pharmacy. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.
DAY 3, Monday Dubrovnik – Sarajevo - Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the travellers from the south reaches the first glimpses of the continent beyond. After a Mostar city tour depature to Sarajevo, the Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the most historically interesting cities in Europe. It is the place where the Western & Eastern Roman Empire split; where the people of the Eastern Orthodox east, the Ottoman south and the Roman Catholic west, met, lived and warred. It has been an example of historical turbulence and the clash of civilizations, as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance through multi-cultural integration. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo.
- DAY 4, Tuesday Sarajevo – Osijek
- Morning departure to Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava river. Osijek remains a popular tourist destination for its Baroque style, open spaces and ample recreational opportunities. The abundance of game and agriculture has made Osijek the country's semi-official gastronomical capital. City tour of Osijek includes the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). Dinner and overnight in Osijek.
- DAY 5, Wednesday Osijek – Zagreb
- Morning departure to Djakovo. The first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of the most beautiful cathedral in the area from Venice to Istanbul. The tour of the Cathedral followed by departure to Zagreb. Upon arrival sightseeing of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, including the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical centre, St Mark’s church with multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and University. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb.
DAY 6, Thursday Zagreb - Zadar - Morning departure for Plitvice National Park, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Tour of the 16 crystal - blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades to view majestic waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Departure to Zadar. Dinner and overnight in Zadar.
- DAY 7, Friday Zadar – Split
- After breakfast, orientation tour of Zadar (without entrances to the museums) including the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, the 9th century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus as well as St. Elias church. Departure to Split. Upon arrival, City tour of Split, covering the Diocletian’s Palace inscribed on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage, the Peristyle, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Split area.
- DAY 8, Saturday Split - departure
- Transfer on the day of the tour to Split airport, harbour or another hotel in Split area.
DATES & RATES
DEPARTURE DATE
FROM SPLIT | RATE PER PERSON
IN DOUBLE ROOM
FOR HALFBOARD BASIS | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
| May 10, 17, 24, 31 | 755 EUR | 215 EUR |
June 7, 14, 21, 28
July 5 | 820 EUR | 247 EUR |
July 12, 19, 26
August 2, 09, 16, 23 | 858 EUR | 273 EUR |
August 30,
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 04 | 820 EUR | 247 EUR |
Third person in double room with extra bed has 20% discount
V.A.T. included in price.
INCLUDED
- The air-conditioned vehicle at group's disposal as per itinerary.
- Driver's license, board, lodgings, and travel expenses.
- Experienced English speaking escort throughout the trip as per itinerary.
- Guide's expenses, board and lodgings.
- Hotel accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per itinerary (3* hotels).
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Mostar. Sarajevo, Osijek, Djakovo, Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik
OTHER SERVICES
Entrance fees for National Park Plitvice Lakes, Entrance fees for Dubrovnik and Split museums
Tour is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility.
NOT INCLUDED
Tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals.
CANCELLATION FEES
| 60 - 30 days prior to departure | 10% of the tour rate |
| 29-9 days prior to departure | 25% of the tour rate |
| 8 - 1 days prior to departure | 50% of the tour rate |
| 0 and no show | 100% of the tour rate |
