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Slovenia

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What we do...

What Makes Beyond Slovenia Different!

Welcome, Experience the difference in the little things. Beyond Slovenia can tailor make your holiday to create memories you will cherish. Stephanie Savage Managing Director, Beyond Slovenia

Escorted Tours

With guaranteed departures For those seeking unforgettable cultural tours, Beyond Slovenia can ensure that your itinerary includes places and people of importance with professional English speaking tour guides and guaranteed departures. We include all the major attractions and performances at the heart of your destination, allowing you to relax and soak up the atmosphere safe in the knowledge that every detail has been attended to. You may choose any one of our numerous escorted tours to many European destinations travelling in modern air-conditioned motor coaches with experienced guides on hand for your every need. You will always be in good hands with Beyond Slovenia and our experienced local operators.

Individual Travel

Tailored to your needs from beginning to end We tailor our products and services to suit the specific needs of our clients. If you are an experienced traveller, confident to do your own research and possibly drive yourself Beyond Slovenia can co-ordinate all of your car hire and accommodation bookings, touring suggestions, maps and any other services. We are very happy to put together a tailor made package for every individual client. Beyond Slovenia’s highly-experienced experts are on hand to transform your specific travel plans into the trip of a lifetime.

Contents Hosted Tours Travel at your own pace

For travellers looking for a more independent vacation with time on their own or a quick getaway, our hosted tour program could be the right choice. Beyond Slovenia offers a choice of hotel standards, escorted transfers and sightseeing options in major cities, allowing you the flexibility to choose a program that suits your own individual pace and preferences. You’ll have the services of local guides in each city that you visit who are happy to give you advice and assistance. With hosted tours we provide your accommodation at selected hotels, transfers between cities/hotels/airports/train stations as well as tickets for public transportation included in the program. These programs have daily departures and are very suitable for clients who want to travel on their own but still want to have local support to help them to familiarise with their holiday destination.

Cruises & Ferries

Days to remember, memories to cherish Beyond Slovenia can organise wonderful heritage and luxury cruises in Croatia so you can relax and marvel at the spectacular Dalmatian coast with its countless idyllic islands and sleepy fishing villages. Experience all the beauty of the Adriatic coast in the best way possible- aboard a cruise with Beyond Slovenia ! For a touch of something special we can also arrange the Prince of Venice hydrofoil which takes visitors from the Slovenian and Croatian coast on a wonderful day trip across the Adriatic to that world famous pearl of romance and architecture – Venice.

Slovenia – Highlights and why you should visit

Special Interest Groups

Something different, something special The opportunities are endless. Fanatical about golf? Love fly-fishing? Looking for a chance to explore the world with like-minded friends who share your passion on a private, special interest tour? The doors to all these worlds are open at Beyond Slovenia. Custom tours can be created for groups of travelers with a common interest. Use our plentiful knowledge and experience to assemble the best packages, high-quality service and a team of experts to accompany your group.

Events & Conferences The professional way

If you are looking for an event or conference program in Slovenia or Croatia that is spot-on in term of organisation, facilities, travel arrangements and professional backup – then call us at Beyond Slovenia. Attention to every detail resulting in a seamless program with a minimum of stress are our priorirties based upon many years of experience in organising major conferences and events around the world backed up by our efficient scheduling and co-ordination of every element by highly qualified friendly support staff.

Beyond

Slovenia

Farm Stays

Excursions from Ljubljana

Hotels in Slovenia

Ljubljana & Bled

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Piran, Bohinj, Maribor Portorož Croatia – Highlights and why you should visit

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Hotels in Croatia Zagreb & Dubrovnik

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Regional Croatia

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Villas In Croatia Tours including Slovenia

7 Day Highlights of Slovenia

9 Day Dalmatian Sunshine

10 Day Venice, Bled and Istria

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11 Day Bosnia, Croatia & Slovenia

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9 Day Slovenia Self Drive Tours beyond Slovenia

16 Day Greece to Dalmatia

14 Day Zagreb to Venice

11 Day Dubrovnik to Venice

7 Day Zagreb to Dubrovnik

10 Day Athens to Dubrovnik

8 Day Split – Hvar – Dubrovnik

10 Day Prague, Vienna & Budapest

7 Day Prague & Vienna

7 Day Vienna & Budapest

11 Day Belgrade to Zagreb

9 Day Discovering The Balkans

Tours of Italy

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8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome 11 Day Venice, Florence, Rome & Sorrento Adriatic Cruising

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16 Day Adriatic Cruise & Italy Aboard The Royal Clipper

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11 Day Croatia & Adriatic Cruise

8 Day Adriatic Cruise Aboard The Royal Clipper

Dalmatian Coast Heritage Cruises

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Where and how to get there

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Excursions from Croatia

Leisure Groups & Special Interest Tours

Booking Conditions

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Slovenia

Small country, big heart

The entire northern border of Slovenia is an Alpine joy for skiers and snowboarders alike. The most well known Kranjska Gora, is located in the Northwest of the Triglav National Park.

Why visit Slovenia?

The world famous and most photographed beauty spot of Lake Bled with its island church, castle and the Julian Alps in the background.

Kranjska Gora Vršicˇ Triglav Lake Bled National Park

Lake Bohinj

Soca ˇ Valley

Goriška Brda

Velenje

River

Tucked into a curve in the Adriatic alongside Italy, Australia, Hungary and Croatia with Trieste literally just down the road, Vienna and Rome thirty minutes away by air, and Venice, Salzburg and Munich a few hours by road, Slovenia is thoroughly European. Indeed, with its castles, crafts, mountains, caves, lakes, ports, culture, fertile farms and annual jazz festival this boutique country is very much Europe in microcosm. In the capital, Ljubljana, head for the old town and pull up a chair at one of the cafes, teeming with people, beside the river. The sun falls on cobbled streets, quaint bridges, old churches shaded by spreading trees and the river glides so quietly that you hardly notice it. It is people-watching heaven.

Drive to Lake Bled, probably the best-known tourist attraction in Slovenia, dominated by an 11th-century castle perched on a rocky outcrop like a brooding bird of prey. You can walk around the lake in just over an hour but why not take a few hours and stop at a cafe, then take a boat across to the island in the middle of the lake, where a flight of steps leads to the tiny Church of the Assumption of Mary. If you are lucky there might even be a wedding happening while you are there. Travel through majestic, glacial alpine valleys and perhaps spend a night at a tourist farm – an unforgettable experience. In the traditional farmhouses with their painted beehives and carefully tended vegetable gardens, there is a vivid sense of an unchanging rural community rooted in family life. The mountain scenery is glorious but the human landscape also tugs strongly at the heartstrings. Slovenia is that sort of place.

Ljubijana

Predjama Castle Postojna Caves Lipica

Is there a friendlier country in Europe than Slovenia? For the first-time visitor to Slovenia, the uncomplicated warmth of the welcome makes an indelible impression. Slovenia is a small country with a big heart.

But Ljubljana is not Slovenia’s trump card. The best of the country can be found in the unspoilt rural areas, particularly in the mountains abutting the Austrian border. The tallest mountains have a covering of snow and the meadows are a riot of colour: crocuses, dandelions, even the odd wild strawberry, peeping through the grass. Clear rivers wind through dappled valleys, past fields of cows that look so happy you expect them to burst into song.

Olimje

Sava River

ˇ Skofja Loka

Novo Mesto

Catez

Slovenia is home to around five hundred castles, manors and ruins. Some restored and some converted to hotels, such as the charming Otocec Castle located on an island in the middle of the Krka river near the Croatian border. The Eastern countryside is also well known for it’s health spas and outdoor wellbeing.

Climate: June through September can be expected to be warm and sunny and the other months cooler with winter sports a speciality in the Julian Alps.

Currency: Euro. Visas: Current Australian passport holders do not need visas for stays less than 90 days.

Events & Festivals: Each year Slovenia offers a wealth of cultural events, festivals and sporting events too numerous to list here. See www.slovenia.info for more details on events such as the famous, annual Maribor Music Festival. Slovenia also has many historic towns, each of which have their own unique festivals.

Piran Portorož

The old seaport of Piran is a quaint coastal town preserved in its medieval layout of narrow cobblestone streets and intimate cafes. Portorož, the ‘Nice’ of Slovenia is a summer mecca for the locals and foreigners alike. A seaside town filled with colourful hotels and colourful people.

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Maribor

River

Rogaška Slatina

Slovenia The Karst region is a unique phenomena occurring in almost half of Slovenia. Utilised for the 8000 caving options on offer, this area is celebrated for the many vineyards offering Teran wine, prosciutto and other local produce. Also here you’ll find the 400 year old Lipica Stud. Its history abounds with the emperors and rulers of Europe, today it is a successful classic horse riding school.

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Ljubljana Airport

Nova Gorica

Murska Sobota

Ptuj

Bled

Bohinj

Ljubljana with its cultural and cafe ambience, bridges and castle. The second largest city is Maribor, a friendly university town at the foot of the Alps on the Drava river and home to the oldest vineyard in Europe. Thirty minutes away is Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia dating back to the Stone age. It offers beautiful sights like Ptuj Castle.

Food & Wine: Lovers of good food and wine are well catered for via Slovenian regional “Wine Routes” connecting local vineyards and restaurants. Activities: To better enjoy the beautiful

Postojna Cave is a network of 20km of passages, galleries and chambers. It is the largest cave in the “classic karst” and the most visited show cave in Europe.

Slovenian scenery, an incredibly wide range of outdoor activities are available to visitors of which this list is just a sample: hiking, cycling, golfing, sports fishing, spa resorts & well being, skiing, canyoning, kayaking, white water rafting, ballooning, paragliding, mountaineering, rockclimbing, canyoning, caving and potholing.

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Getting there & around

Farm Stays

Getting there

Tourist Farms In Slovenia

Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary and is very easy to get to. Beyond Slovenia’s expert staff can help you get there by...

Get a real taste of country living when you wake on your tourist farm to the sound of cowbells and birdsong, and the smell of fresh-baked bread. On a tourist farm you meet the real Slovenians and learn about their customs and culture. There are currently more than 400 tourist farms and some of these are the ecological tourist farms, which offer a healthy living environment and certified organic food.

Air from Australia: Fly on any airline to a major European city with daily connections by air to Ljubljana.

The Slovenian Tourist Board rates standards of tourist farm accommodation using its “Apple” symbol with ratings from one to four. There are 63 of the 4 “Apple” rated farms the standards of which are certified by by STB licenced inspectors and which offer large comfortable rooms with private facilities.

Car: The majority of visitors either hire a car in Slovenia or enter by motorway from adjacent countries. Beyond Slovenia can arrange car hire for its clients from all major car rental companies. For a self drive holiday the most convenient way is to start from a major city outside Slovenia such as Vienna, Venice or Zagreb.

Train or Bus: Trains and buses to Slovenia run every day from most European cities.

Sea: Between May and October fast ferries operate frequent schedules from Venice, Trieste, Poreč and Rovinj.

Distances and driving times in slovenia The best way to get to know a country is to drive yourself. You can get to Slovenia via one of the border crossings with Italy, Austria, Hungary or Croatia. You can also rent a car through one of Beyond Slovenia’s car rental partner agencies. Slovenia’s highways are excellent and well sign-posted.

AUSTRIA

Murska Sobota

Bohinj Soča Valley

Bled

ITALY Nova Gorica

SLOVENIA Ljubljana

Postojna Caves

Vršič

Bled Ljubljana Bohinj GO RENJSK A Airport Soča Valley

Ptuj

Celje

ITALY

Škocjan Caves Lipica K ARST

Čatez Zagreb

Venice

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Bohinj 55km 75km 22km 0 61km 124km 191km 181km

Kranjska Gora 123km 85km 39km 61km 0 134km 221km 238km

Postojna caves 73km 55km 102km 124km 134km 0 74km 176km

Portorož 142km 123km 170km 191km 221km 74km 0 243km

Maribor 126km 124km 159km 181km 238km 176km 243km 0

CROATIA Novo Mesto Čatež

DOLENJSKA

Tourist Farm Bled: Mulej – prices start from $68 per person/ night including breakfast. Located in the village of Selo, approx. 700 m from Lake Bled and 1 km from town centre. Bled is an ideal destination for active holidays. It provides ample opportunities for sport and recreation (swimming, rowing, trekking, cycling, water sports, etc.). Meals at the farm are prepared with fresh, organic ingredients grown on the farm, breakfast is included and dinner can be served at the guests request. Farm animals and pets add to the charm of life on a farm and provide a wonderful experience for children who can enjoy fishing in the pond, feeding the farm animals and playing in the outdoor play area. Accommodation consists of 8 double rooms with en suite

Zagreb n The map below shows some of the more popular 4 “Apple” farms in other locations details of which are available on request.

PRIMORJE

Tourist Farm Bled

Portorož Bled 33km 53km 0 22km 39km 102km 170km 159km

ŠTAJERSKA

Trieste

Piran Portorož

Piran

Ljubljana 25km 0 53km 75km 85km 55km 123km 124km

Ptuj

LJUBLJANA

NOTRANJSKA

Trieste

Brnik Airport 0 25km 33km 55km 123km 73km 142km 124km

SLOVENIA

Postojna Caves

CROATIA

Lipica

Distance (km) Brnik Airport Ljubljana Bled Bohinj Kranjska Gora Postojna caves Portorož Maribor

Logar Valley Velenje

PREKMURJE

Maribor

Nova Gorica

Novo Mesto

Škocjan Caves

Venice

Kranjska Gora

Velenje Ljubljana Airport

Murska Sobota

AUSTRIA

Maribor

Kranjska Gora Vršič

Tourist Farm Karst Region

HUNGARY

bathrooms or self-catering apartments. Additional services: transfers to the airport, bus station or train station. Activities on the farm: hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, sauna, bicycling, children’s playground, fishing.

Medana, Goriska Brda Medana, Brda: Belica Turizem – prices start from $88 per person/night including breakfast. Just across the Italian border, in the heart of the wine-growing Brda region lies the village of Medana locally called ˝Belica˝. In this beautiful environment you will be welcomed with open arms at Belica Turizem, the farm offers a variety of local mouthwatering cuisine and excellent wines. This is a great location for those wanting to access northern Italy but still feel at home in Slovenia’s scenic west.

Tourist Farm Karst Region: Arkade – prices start from $74 per person/night including breakfast. The typical Vipava Valley house of the Cigoj family, with its sleek white arches and stone portal built in 1811, is the oldest in Trniče. True to the age of the house, the Cigojs delight in serving their guests traditional Primorska dishes all accompanied by their award-winning wines. Many of the sights in the area such as the Tabor archeological site, the old Huhov mill, an Austrian cemetery, and the reservoir are only a short walk away through the typical karst landscape. Postojna and Škocjan caves, the Lipica stud farm, and the medieval town of Štanjel are all within an easy driving distance, as are the Soča River and the pilgrimage site of Sveta Gora with its breathtaking view. Guests can also participate in grape picking or winemaking and stay overnight in the newly refurbished guestrooms. Additional services: transfers to airport, bus station or train station Activities on the farm: hiking, outdoor swimming pool and bicycling.

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Excursions Slovenia

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The hotels were

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Portorož

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Bev & Bill (Clients)

From Ljubljana DAY

EXCURSION

REF

Monday

Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle

15583

$118

Transport, entrance fees to the cave & castle

13:00 – 18:30

Bled

15586

$112

Transport, entrance fee to Bled Castle, church on the island and, Pletna boad ride

9:00 – 14:00

Portorož & Piran

15584

$114

Transport, entrance to Salina Regional Park

09:00 – 18:00

Beyond The Lakes (Bled & Bohinj)

38602

$138

Transport, entrance fee to Vintgar, cable car ride to Vogel, entrance to Bled Castle

9:00 – 17:00

15583

$118

Transport, entrance fees to the cave & castle

08:30 – 13:30

Maribor & Ptuj

15588

$130

Transport, entrance fee to Ptuj Castle, wine tasting in Maribor

08:00 – 16:00

Bled

15586

$112

Transport, entrance fee to Bled Castle, church on the island and Pletna boad ride

13:00 – 18:00

Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle

15583

$118

Transport, entrance fees to the cave & castle

08:30 – 13:30

The Karst

15587

$130

Transport, visit to štanjel, gallery and Karst House, entrance fee to stud farm + stud show

10:00 – 18.30

Trieste & Miramare

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$94

Transport, visit to štanjel, gallery and Karst House, Miramare Castle, entrance fee to stud farm + stud show

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Lipica Stud Farm & Škocjan Caves

16907

$146

Transport, visit to St. Giusto & Miramare Castle

09:30 – 18:00

Venice by Prince of Venice

10931

$180– $260

Transport, catamaran Prince of Venice

06:30 – 21.00

Bled & Bohinj

15589

$126

Transport, entrance fee to, Savica Waterfall, Bled Castle, church on the island and the Pletna boat ride

9:00 – 17:00

Škofja Loka & Kranj

15585

$78

Transport, entrance fee to museum

13:30 – 19:00

Ljubljana Ss Ljubljana By Train Ljubljana By Boat

20034 20035 20036

$20 10(Chd)

Meeting point in front of the Town Hall

10:00 – 12:00 17:00 – 19:00 14:00- 16:00

Tuesday

Wednesday Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Every Day

Predjama Castle – Postojna Tour

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Sečovlje Saltpans – Portorož Tour

Savica Waterfall – Bohinj Tour

TIME

Bled Castle – Bled Tour

Piran

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Hotels in Slovenia

Hotel rates are twin share per person based on low season subject to seasonal surcharges. Minimum stay required in high season with most hotels.

Ljubljana Hotels

Bled Hotels 5

5 8 6

8 1 3

Grand Hotel Union Executive and Business

Grand Hotel Union-Garni 1

Best Western Premier Hotel Slon 2

2 4

Antiq Hotel 3

Grand Hotel Toplice 4

Hotel Golf 1

Best Western Kompas Hotel

Hotel Jadran 2

Miklošičeva 1 & 3, 1000 Ljubljana The Grand Hotel Union is one of Ljubljana’s finest. Located in a quiet and very central part of Ljubljana. It combines two sections: Executive and Business, altogether providing 327 rooms. Room furnishings: air-conditioning, TV, telephone, mini-bar, bath, hairdryer and safe.

Miklošičeva 9, 1000 Ljubljana A more economical sister property to the Grand Hotel Union located nearby. A pleasant and cosy hotel in the centre of Ljubljana. City centre location, an easy stroll from the bus and railway stations, 500m from the exhibition centre and the old town Adjacent car park.

Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Ljubljana A pleasant hotel located in the centre of Ljubljana and recently refurbished. All rooms have air-conditioning, TV, telephone, Internet connections, mini-bar, shower, bath, hairdryer and safe. Wonderful location for discovering this lovely little capital city on foot.

Gornji trg 3, 1000 Ljuljana Located in the heart of the old centre of Ljubljana, the Antiq hotel offers quick access to all tourist attractions. A boutique property with uniquely furnished rooms. It is a great alternative if you wish to escape the monotony of international standard hotels.

Cesta Svobode 12, Bled 4260 The completely renovated Grand Hotel Toplice is on the shore of the picturesque Lake Bled and offers a spectacular view of the island, the medieval cliff-top castle and the Julian Alps. Rooms: Air-conditioning, TV and Internet. Hotel has swimming pool, private lido, sauna and massage parlour.

Cankarjeva 4, Bled 4260 Situated in a quiet park in the heart of Bled and offers wonderful views across the lake to the island and further to the medieval cliff-top castle and Julian Alps. The hotel has a Wellness Centre featuring a thermal swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool. Rooms: Air-conditioning, TV and Internet.

Cesta Svobo de 12,Bled 4260 The Garni Hotel Jadran is the sister property to the lakeside Grand Hotel Toplice across the road and shares access to it’s facilities. Perched on a small hill back from the road, the hotel is a perfect option for people wanting to be near the lake but do not want to spend a fortune.

Cankarjeva 2, Bled 4260 Situated not far from the city centre yet close to all Bled tourist sights. It is recognised by it’s typical alpine silhoutte. The sunny hotel terrace offers remarkable view of lake Bled and castle. Indoor Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, fitness centre, solarium, squash court. Minimum stay applies.

$84pp per night standard room

$75pp per night standard room

$94pp per night comfort room

$222pp per night standard room

$146pp per night standard room

$104pp per night standard room

$78pp per night standard room

$102pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Includes room only

Includes breakfast daily

Vila Bled

Hotel Park

City Hotel

Hotel Lev 5

Best Western Hotel Lovec

Hotel Jelovica

Hotel Park

Hotel Mons

Dalmatinova 15, 1000 Ljubljana The City Hotel in the city centre deserves much more than its 3 star rating. The rooftop bar offers a lovely atmosphere in the summer months overlooking Ljubljana Castle. Bus and train stations are 100m from the hotel. Features include internet, mini-bar, shower, bath and hairdryer.

Vošnjakova ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana Located in the centre of the business district of Ljubljana, just 5 minutes walk from the major sightseeing attractions. The old town is close by and the hotel is easily accessible from all major highways. Room furnishings: Air-conditioning, TV, telephone, Internet connection.

Pot za br dom 55, 1000 Ljubljana The first designer hotel in Slovenia. Its interesting architecture, colourful interior and relaxed ambience provide a pleasant living space and offers intimacy, peace and comfort. Furnishings combine materials of the finest quality and a personal touch. Views across the Kamnik Alps or the woods.

Tabor 9, 1000 Ljubljana Hotel Park offers you a great price and quality. The Park hotel is situated in the quiet area bordered by parks offering a very relaxed atmosphere but only minutes walk from the historical monuments. An ideal choice for leisure guests, young families as well as for groups. Rooms have a mini-bar.

Cesta Svobode 8, Bled 4260 Situated on the edge of the old village centre on the Bled Castle side of the lake. It is connected to Lake Bled with pleasant parkland separating it from the lake’s shore. All rooms with balcony, TV, hair dryer and telephone. Facilities: Sun-bathing terrace, indoor swimming pool, bar, wellness spa.

Cankarjeva 2, Bled 4260 Located in the very heart of Bled. It offers a magnificent view of the lake and the surrounding Alps. Indoor swimming pool, wooden flooring, air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay TV channels, mini bar, electronic safe deposit box, complimentary ADSL internet, hairdryer, balcony.

Cesta Svobo de 26, Bled 4260 This heritage and historic hotel is surrounded by a magnificent park on the banks of the lake. TV, radio, telephone, Internet connection, mini-bar, private bathroom, bathrobe, hairdryer and safe.

Cankarjeva 4, Bled 42603 The Park Hotel is in the centre of Bled, across the road from the Lake with a wonderful view to the castle on the other side and the Julian Alps.

$78pp per night standard room

$100pp per night standard room

Prices on request

$60pp per night standard room

$71pp per night standard room

$113pp per night standard room

$149pp per night standard room

$97pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Includes room only

Includes breakfast daily

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Hotel Tartini

Piran Hotels

Hotel Piran 1

Tartinijev trg 15, 6330 Piran The hotel is located in the heart of the town, overlooking the splendid Tartini Square on one side and the sea on the other. Triple rooms available. Rooms are with private shower, telephone, cable TV, mini bar and air-conditioning.

Bohinj

Maribor

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Stjenkova 1, 6330 Piran Hotel Piran stands like a ship anchored on the coast right next to the sea. Its interior was refurbished in 2004. Rooms have air-conditioning, TV, telephone, mini-bar, shower, bath and hairdryer. Triple rooms available.

Slovenija Hotel

Portorož Hotels

5 1

6 9

4 3 7 8

Hotel Jezero

$69pp per night standard room

$67pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Pension Tripic

Hotel Bohinj Park

Kempinski Palace

Hotel Roza

Hotel Apollo 3

Obala 45, 6320 Portorož Slovenija Hotel is a modern and elegant facility located in Portorož town centre adjacent to the main seafront promenade. Most rooms and all suites have a view of the promenade and the Bay of Piran. All are equipped with cable TV, mini bar, telephone, bathroom, hair-dryer and a balcony.

Obala 77, 6320 Portorož Located close to the Grand Hotel Metropol and the Casino. All complementary services offered by Grand Hotel Metropol are also available to guests of Hotel Roza. Rooms have balcony, hand-made furniture, TV, telephone, mini bar, modern bathrooms.

$102pp per night standard room

$69pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Hotel Histrion 4

Hotel Riviera 5

Ribcev laz 51, Bohinjsko Jezero With one of the most picturesque views in this part of Bohinj, this hotel shines in all its beauty and soft luxury. Room furnishings: TV, telephone, mini-bar, shower, bath, hairdryer and safe. Triple rooms available. Three and seven night minimum stay applies.

Bohinjska Bistrica Pension Tripic is situated in the centre of Bohinjska Bistrica, on the main road that leads to the ski resorts Kobla and Soriška planina. It has a wonderful view on the mountain surroundings and particularly suitable for those who wish to relax in the peace of Bohinj valley.

Ribčev Laz 45, Bohinjsko Jezero A friendly hotel with a wonderful view of Bohinj lake and surrounding mountain peaks including Mount Triglav, the highest peak in the Julian Alps. Only 50m from the tourist centre. Triple rooms available.

Obala 33, Portorož The luxurious comfort of the Kempinski Palace welcomes you in the heart of the Mediterranean Portorož. Situated in a marvelous location in the very centre of the cosmopolitan tourist town. With its fresh new look it will take you on a journey through time.

Obala 33, 6320 Portorož Located just a minute walk from the main street on a gentle slope These spacious guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, TV, telephone, mini-bar, shower, bath and hairdryer. Triple rooms available.

Obala 2, 6320 Portorož The Hotel Histrion is located next to a former monastery that gives its name to the hotel complex. 273 comfortably furnished rooms with balconies overlooking the sea or the Laguna Bernardin. Triple rooms available. Five and seven night minimum stay restrictions apply.

Obala 33, 6320 Portorož All rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV, mini bar, direct-dial telephone, and bathroom with hairdryer. Most of them have a balcony and a sea view.

$76pp per night standard room

Price on request

$97pp per night standard room

$153pp per night standard room

$115pp per night standard room

$82pp per night standard room

$115pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Includes room only

Includes breakfast daily

Hotel Piramida

Hotel Habakuk

Hotel Orel

Grand Hotel Portorož

Grand Hotel Metropol 7

Hotel Neptun 8

Grand Hotel Bernardin 9

Ul.heroja Šlandra 10, 2000 Maribor Located in the centre of Maribor close to the main roads and the railway station. All Rooms include telephone, TV, mini-bar, safe, shower and hairdryer.

Pohorska Ulica 59, 2000, Maribor Only 10min drive from the centre of Maribor. Elegantly furnished with all modern conveniences and comforts. Well known for its rehabilitation, healing thermal spas and health programs.

Grajski trg 3a, 2000 Maribor Hotel Orel is located in the old town centre close to the business and shopping centres as well as the historical and cultural sights of Maribor.

Obala 45, 6320 Portorož The Grand Hotel Portorož is an exclusive five-star hotel in the very heart of Portorož, right by the sea, offering all the comforts of a luxury hotel. It embodies all the best qualities of a genuine Mediterranean nature.

Obala 77, 6320 Portorož Lawrence offers its guests an unforgettable view of Portorož. Built in 1972, the hotel was refurbished in 1996 and enjoys a reputation as one of the most prestigious hotels in Slovenia.

Obala 33, 6320 Portorož This hotel is fully air-conditioned and has its own restaurant and carpark. 89 spacious double rooms and suites. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, mini-bar, satellite TV and telephone. Triple rooms available.

Obala 2, 6320 Portorož The Bernardin Hotel Resort is located between medieval Piran and modern Portorož. Rooms have air-conditioning,TV, telephone, internet connection, mini-bar, shower, bath, hairdryer and safe. Triple rooms available.

$120pp per night standard room

$125pp per night standard room

107pp per night standard room

$130pp per night standard room

$115pp per night standard room

$104pp per night standard room

$111pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

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Croatia

A Mediterranean Jewel

Why visit Croatia?

Zagreb

The best way to visit Istira is by car. The Medieval coastal towns of Porec, Rovinj and Pula (with it’s arena pictured) offer a relaxing holiday.

ISTRIA Rovinj Pula

Zagreb a vibrant city of 800 000, the capital of Croatia. The city is a centre for higher education and also boasts a charming medieval old city with cobbled streets.

Rijeka Opatija

If you love Italian food and try to live by a Mediterranean diet, rich in salads, olive oil and seafood – then you will love the food in Croatia. The choices are endless, and the quality and quantity just amazing. We work closely with many excellent operators in Croatia so you can feel totally confident that we are the perfect partner to assist you with your travel plans. Our mission is to promote the beauty and virtues of this gorgeous country and its fascinating neighbours, to offer you exceptional travel experiences by representing the best products and services available and provide personal service above and beyond your expectations through the depth of our knowledge and the friendliness of our staff. Call us – you will not be disappointed!

Plitivice Lakes, a series of 16 interconnected turquoise lakes separated into upper and lower clusters formed from basins of limestone and dolomite.

Zadar

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Trogir Split a modern city of 180 000 originally built around the Emperor Diocletian’s palace. A lot of the palace walls, squares and temple remains for visitors to appreciate today.

Climate: June through September can be expected to be warm and sunny with the other months cooler especially inland.

Currency: Croatia has its own currency The World Heritage listed old city of Dubrovnik with its impressive walls and towers are one of Dubrovnik’s most photographed features. Stretching over 2km they are a “must do” for all visitors.

T Split I A Makarska

Brac Vis

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Why not extend your Slovenian holiday and take a voyage of discovery through this beautiful part of Europe. The Dalmatian Coast has all the advantages of the Mediterranean, but without a lot of the hype of Greece or Italy. Croatia is definitely my tip for “the” place to visit for your next laidback, relaxing vacation – not to mention a fantastic history lesson thrown in. Take a cruise through any or all of the gorgeous islands dotted along the Dalmatian coast or drive yourself and explore the inland areas where castles, churches, shrines and monasteries intermingle with national parks and vineyards.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Cruise to the Croatian Islands of Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Havr, and Brac. Hvar Town Square has medieval buildings and streets, encompassed by city walls with a fortress on the adjacent hill top. Brac has bicycling and snorkelling. The beach at Bol is famous for wind and kite surfers.

Travel a little further and discover another Mediterranean jewel – a world of rugged beauty and vast contrast – some even call it the next “Riviera”. With over 1200 islands just off its coastline, it is of course Croatia, and what is known as the Dalmatian Coast.

Hvar

but the Euro is accepted everywhere.

Visas: Current Australian passport holders do not need visas for stays of up to 90 days.

Croatia

Food & Wine: Croatia has it own food specialities, good wines and famous spirits and food and wine festivals occur throughout the year. Sea food and lamb dishes are particularly plentiful and paprika spice cevapcici are ubiquitous. The famous Zinfandel grape variety has its origins on the Dalmatian coast whilst “Rakia”, flavoured spirits, is a national drink in Croatia as well as adjacent countries. Rakia, frequently home made, comes in various flavours and styles and is made by fermenting fruit such as grapes, peaches or damson plums etc the latter well known as “Slivovitz”.

Activities: Active holiday makers will find

Korcula

Dubrovnik Mljet

the Adriatic Islands offer ideal conditions for hiking and cycling and outstanding opportunities for wind and kite surfing with the beach at Bol on the island of Brac being a mecca for water sports enthusiasts.

Highlight: On Korčula in the town of the same name they claim this to be the birth place of Marco Polo and will show you the Marco Polo house which inconveniently for this legend is thought to have been built at least a century after his demise. Events: Croatia is home to a number of events each year from music, flower, food & wine festivals to boat shows and annual sporting events such as world cup skiing. www.beyondslovenia.com « 13

Hotels in Croatia Panorama Four Points

Zagreb Hotels

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3 4 5

Regent Esplanade

Westin Zagreb 1

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Hotel Laguna 3

Hotel rates are twin share per person based on low season subject to seasonal surcharges. Minimum stay required in high season with most hotels.

Trg Sportova 9, 10000 Zagreb The Four Points by Sheraton Zagreb is located in the heart of the new business centre of Zagreb. The hotel is directly on the Sports Square and only 6 kms from the Zagreb Fair.

Krsnjavoga 1, 10000 Zagreb The Westin Zagreb is located in the heart of the city overlooking major cultural and historical attractions. Excellent amenities for both business and leisure travellers alike. Triple room rates available.

$73pp per night standard room

$100pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

2 6

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7 8

Hotel Argosy

4 5

Hotel Excelsior 3

Mihanoviceva 1, 10000 Zagreb This lovely hotel, situated in the centre of Zagreb and close to all of the city sights, has a distinguished history, art nouveau architecture, 21st century comfort and flawless service. In the heart of Zagreb, guests can enjoy this historic city.

Kranjceviceva 29, 10000 Zagreb Located in the city centre, Hotel Laguna offers everything you need for a pleasant business and private stay in Zagreb. The hotel is easily accessible by public transport, has its own car park and is known for the superb quality of its cuisine.

Mimarska 24, 10 000 Zagreb The newly refurbished hotel is located in the heart of the Zagreb CBD, approx 10 minutes away from the main square, museums and other cultural sites. Enjoy the modern lounge bar and restaurant. A good option for those with a car.

Petrinjska 71, 10 000 Zagreb Discover this newly refurbished hotel nestled in charming Zagreb, offering guests warm, personalised service. A short distance from the historic city centre featuring Jelacic Square and the Cathedral of Zagreb.

$141pp per night standard room

$66pp per night standard room

$73pp per night standard room

$102pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Hotel Palace

Sheraton 7

Aristos Hotel 8

Dubrovnik Hotel 9

Hotel Petka 1

Hotel Best Western Premier Astoria

Hotel International

Pucic Palace

Dubrovnik Hotels

Ulica Od Puca 1, 20000 Dubrovnik Located in the centre of Dubrovnik’s old town, directly across the Gundalic Square with 19 rooms including suites, deluxe and executive rooms.

Stjepana Radica Coast 38, Dubrovnik 20000 Hotel Petka is situated at the western part of Dubrovnik. Hotel Petka offers104 comfortably furnished rooms, all with shower bath, WC, Sat-TV, minibar, telephone and air-conditioning.

$338pp per night standard room

$60pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

President Hotel

Hotel Argentina 4

Iva Dulcica 41, 20000 Dubrovnik Hotel Argosy is located in Babin kuk, approximately 10 – 15 minutes drive from the old town and close to the beach. Triple rooms and Sea View room rates available on request.

Frana Supila 12, 20000 Dubrovnik Recently renovated, the Hotel Excelsior is an Internationally renowned local landmark and a welcome outpost of luxury and style situated in the heart of the ancient city of Dubrovnik.

Frana Supila 14, 20000 Dubrovnik The Grand Villa Argentina reflects the spirit and cultural heritage of the fascinating city of Dubrovnik. Easily accessible, the Grand Villa Argentina is walking distance from the historical city centre.

Iva Dulcica 39, 20000 Dubrovnik Situated at the tip of the peninsula, directly overlooking the sea. Hotel President offers a fantastic panorama with sea view from all rooms. Fully air-conditioned with a lift leading to the beach.

$53pp per night standard room

$126pp per night standard room

$129pp per night standard room

$126pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Uvala Hotel

Komodor Hotel 7

Splendid Hotel 8

Dubrovnik Palace 9

Trg Strossmayera 10, 10000 Zagreb This hotel is located in the very heart of the city on the beautiful J.J. Strossmayer Square which is surrounded by King Tomislav Square and Zrinski Square. All of the city galleries, museums and landmarks are within 10 min walk.

Kneza Borne 2, 10000 Zagreb The Sheraton Zagreb Hotel features 306 air-conditioned rooms and suites with classic furniture and marbled bathrooms. Dine in the King Tomislav Restaurant, Fontana Restaurant, Piano Bar or Café Imperial.

5km from airport Thanks to its location and the high quality of service, the Aristos is a recognisable business hotel. Features include Tiara restaurant, Wellness & Spa centre, Momento lounge bar and deluxe rooms with free in-room internet broadband.

Zagreb square Trg Ban J. Jelačić An ideal location serves as your gateway to the very heart of the city. At your doorstep you will find the main shopping area, the openair market, lively cafes and taverns, the historical upper town and the parks and promenades.

Masarykov Put 6, 20000 Dubrovnik Uvala hotel is a mixture of modern, clean design set in traditional Mediterranean surroundings. Triple room and Sea View rooms rates available on request.

Masarykov Put 5, 20000 Dubrovnik Komodor Hotel is one of the oldest hotels on the Lapad peninsula and a typical example of the old Dubrovnik stone architecture. Triple rooms and Sea View room rates available on request.

Masarykov Put 10, 20000 Dubrovnik The Mediterranean garden where the Hotel Splendid is situated offers a small intimate beach, with a great view of the Elafiti archipelago. Triple room and Sea View room rates on request.

Masarykov Put 20, 20000 Dubrovnik Situated a short drive from the historic Old City of Dubrovnik. No expense has been spared to provide the very best in luxury accommodation in Dubrovnik. Triple rates on request.

$107pp per night standard room

$105pp per night standard room

$139pp per night standard room

$105pp per night standard room

$108pp per night standard room

$67pp per night standard room

$91pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

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ISTRIA Rovinj Pula

Korčula

PULA

Rijeka Opatija

Hotel Pula

PLITIVICE LAKES

Hotel Galija

Marco Polo Hotel

Korčula Hotel

Park Hotel

Bon Repos Hotel

Setaliste F. Krsinica BB Hotel Marko Polo is built on a hillside location overlooking Korčula Old Town. This hotel offers wide range of facilities, has air-conditioned rooms and is situated 10 min walk from Korčula Old Town.

Obala Dr. Franje Tuđmana 5 Situated in front of the quay on the western side of the old town, near the 15th century Kanavelić Tower. The hotel has 20 rooms, 4 apartments, in total 48 beds. It is a living monument to Korčula tourist´s tradition being the first hotel to be built in Korčula in1912.

Setaliste F. Krsinica BB Hotel Park is built in typical style of european 60’s architecture. It is positioned right on the seashore of Korčula Banje Beach, overlooking Korčula Old Town and offers good value for money as well as wide range of facilities.

Dubrovačka 19 This hotel is situated in the quiet bay, three kms away from the town. High quality food is provided in three spacious restaurants; the facilities also include a TV salon, an aperitiv bar and a beer tavern.

$60pp per night standard room

$49pp per night standard room

$73pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

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regional Hotels

Sisplac 31 Hotel Pula has recently been extensively renovated. The hotel is centrally located 100 meters away from a series of beautiful beaches to make everyone’s stay enjoyable.

Epulonova 3 This small family hotel with 3 star rating was opened in July 2002, in the centre of the 3000 years old town Pula. Hotel Galija offers you 20 comfortable and highly equipped rooms.

$68pp per night standard room

$98pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Room rate only

Opatija Bristol Hotel

Millenium Hotel

Astoria Hotel

SPLIT

Grand Hotel Le Meridien

Ulica Maršala Tita 108 After being carefully renovated, the luxurious 4-star Hotel Bristol, was restored to its original grandur from 1906. The opulence of the monarchic era is enhanced by the imposing interior of Viennese Café Palme, and the spacious restaurant offering specialities of the local and international cuisine.

Marsala Tita 109 Hotel Milenij is luxurious hotel situated near the seaside promenade and St Jacobs park, in the centre of the fashionable town of Opatija, which has the longest tourist tradition in Croatia. Triple rooms available.

Ulica Maršala Tita 174 The Astoria Hotel, proud of its architectural heritage originating from 1904, stands for a successful blend of modern design and imperial style. The charming restaurant with its sunny terrace invites guests to enjoy the specialities from the local and international cuisine.

Viktora Cara Emina 6 The four-star Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta comprises four magnificent villas in the perfect position along the very promenade of Lungo mare will render your holiday in this hotel an ideal one. You will enjoy the gastronomic offer of healthy home-made food.

$119pp per night standard room

$76pp per night standard room

$104pp per night standard room

$82pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Vestibul Palace

Hotel Marjan

Globo Hotel

Grljevačka AA, 21312 Podstrana Le Méridien Lav is located at Podstrana, eight kms south of Split. Its beautiful setting features 800 metres of beach frontage, gardens landscaped by award winning designer, Jim Nicolay of Hawaii, and fantastic sea views overlooking Split and the surrounding islands.

Iza Vestibula 4 Vestibul Palace is located just a few meters from the Fruit Square that used to be the heart of the ancient Split and across the church of the Lady of Dobric. The information desk, lobby bar, make this boutique hotel pleasant both for short and long stay.

Obala Kneza Branimira 8 Hotel Marjan is located right on the coast, along the Split city centre and beneath the parkforest Marjan. Its only 5 minute walk away to ACI marina Split, and about 15 minutes to ferry port, bus and train terminal. Hotel is fully air-conditioned.

Lovretska 18 Built in 2001, Globo is one of the most luxurious and best equipped hotels in Split. Situated in the city centre, only a few steps from all public and cultural attractions and beaches. Only a ten minute walk through the historic city centre you will find yourself on the famous promenade.

$132pp per night standard room

$191pp per night standard room

Rates on request

$83pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

Room rate only

Includes breakfast daily

ROVINJ Monte Mulini

Adriatic Hotel

Hotel Istra

Eden Hotel

Peristil Hotel

Hotel Atrium

Art Hotel

Hotel Park

Poljana Kraljice Jelene 5 Located in Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristil is a monument to Roman architecture, with wonderful arches and astonishing entrance to the Emperor’s quarters. It’s amazing architecture and state of preservation make it one of today’s most beautiful stages in the world for Verdi’s Aida, performed every year.

Domovinskog Rata 49a This unique 5 star hotel is built near the antique ruins of Diocletians aqueduct and is ideally located in Split city centre only 20 mins walk from the Diocletian Palace. Includes free use of the indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and saunas. Internet access throughout hotel is free.

Ulica Slobode 41 The Art Hotel is situated only 10 minutes from the historic centre of Split. High-quality service, cordial and highly professional personnel are the main reasons why many choose the Art Hotel for their stay. The Art Hotel has 36 luxuriously furnished rooms.

Hatzov Perivoj 3 This recently renovated hotel offers 54 luxurious, air conditioned rooms and 3 suites, first class Bruna restaurant and Imperial Bar, conference facilities, a wellness centre and a large terrace with palm trees and real Mediterranean atmosphere.

A. Smareglia BB Hotel Monte Mulini is situated right by the sea not far from Rovinj, and is surrounded by the natural ambience of the ancient forest “Zlatni Rt”. Aiming to provide the highest standards of luxury leisure it boasts 107 rooms and 10 suites, all with a sea view.

P. Budicin In the heart of Rovinj, on the main square, the hotel Adriatics has 27 rooms and suites, with shower, toilet, phone, TV, satellite programs, WIFI Internet, air conditioning, mini-bar. Most rooms have a sea view.

Island of St. Andrea A unique vacation hotel located on St. Andrew’s Island, the largest of the Rovinj archipelago, in the Adriatic sea, a 15 minute boat ride from Rovinj. The hotel provides daily boat transfers from St Andrew Island to Rovinj.

L. Adamovića Bb Hotel Eden prides itself on its close proximity to the beach that is only 30 meters away and is situated only 10 minutes drive from the entrance to the city of Split.

$278pp per night standard room

$108pp per night standard room

$104pp per night standard room

$118pp per night standard room

$119pp per night standard room

$122pp per night standard room

$58pp per night standard room

$116pp per night standard room

Includes breakfast daily

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RIjeka Hotel Jadran

Grand Hotel Bonavia

Trogir Continental Hotel

Fontana Hotel

Šetalište Xiii. Divizije 46 Hotel Jadran is located on the very coast, on the seaside of the road that leads from the centre of Rijeka toward Split. This hotel has a long and interesting tradition and reopened in December 2005 after extensive renovations.

Dolac 4 Located at a popular location in the heart of the city, right next to Rijeka’s Korzo promenade. Offers 114 luxuriously appointed rooms and 7 suites, including a presidential suite.

Šetalište Andrije Kačića Impressive hotel building set in the very centre of the city, at the bridge across the river Rječina. There are 37 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and 4 hotel suits on two floors. All rooms are equipped with a TV and a direct telephone line.

Obrov 1 The Fontana Hotel is situated in the very historical centre of the old city of Trogir, just a few paces from the cathedral. It is fully air-conditioned, and offers you very pleasant sojourn in one of its 13 double bedrooms or the presidential suite.

$101pp per night standard room

$148pp per night standard room

$80pp per night standard room

Rates on request

Includes breakfast daily

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Villa Kata, Zgrablici - Sv.Lovrec Nikole Jurišića 2 Hotel Porto is bright and cheerful, with newly renovated rooms, meeting facilities and public areas; with free parking only 10 minutes from local transport links and the airport.

Vladana Desnice 16 The President Hotel is convenient for business and tourists. The reception staff speak up to 5 languages and offer impeccable service. The hotel has 15 rooms and 12 junior suites with air-conditioning. Triple rooms available.

Boze Pericica 14 Hotel Kolovare is close to the historic sites of downtown Zadar with a view of the Zadar Channel and surrounding islands. This modern, architecturally designed building features modern furniture and luxurious equipment.

Sinjska BB The Pašike hotel is located in the very centre of Trogir. It offers 7 comfortable rooms and one apartment. All rooms are equipped with antique furniture, new bathrooms with shower, safe, air-condition, mini bar, telephone, Internet connection and TV.

$48pp per night standard room

$202pp per night standard room

$75pp per night standard room

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Includes breakfast daily

PLITVICE LAKES Hotel Jezero

Hotel Plitvice

Trogir Grabovac Hotel

Tragos Hotel

Italy

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Villa Kata is an enchanting villa with beautiful stone architecture which blends in perfectly with the surrounding Istrian countryside. Its traditional style and reclaimed stone and oak beams used for construction give it a very special atmosphere, a mixture of tradition, comfort and luxury. A large landscaped garden with Mediterranean plants surrounds the house, and is framed with a stone wall; the front garden extends to another area with a 12m x 6m swimming pool. Accomodation: 10 Beds, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Air-conditioning, Kitchen (Dishwasher, microwave, oven, fridge/freezer, dining facilities, A/C unit, terrace), Lounge (A/C unit, DVD player, Sat TV, stone fire place). Location: Zgrablici, Sv. Lovrec • Car hire is essential • Distance to the beach: 8 km away, Lim Fjord • Distance to the airport: 46 km, in Pula • Nearest restaurant: In walking distance

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Villa Konavle, a beautiful green area on the south of Croatia, is reminiscent of Tuscany with its rolling green hills speckled with traditional villages. This property is on the edge of the little old village of Dubravka in Konavle, on a very quit and unspoilt location only a 10 km from the coast, and about 50 minutes drive south of Dubrovnik. Accomodation: 6 Beds, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Showers, non air-conditioned, Living / Dining Dubrovnik area (Sat TV) and Kitchen. Montenegro

Outdoors: Private pool; 8m x 4m, Terrace with furniture, Garden and BBQ. Location: Dubravka, Konavle • Car hire is essential • Distance to the beach: 23 km, in Cavtat • Nice pebble beach is in Mlini, only 15 km away • Distance to the airport: 15 km, in Dubrovnik

53231 Plitvicka Jezera Hotel Jezero is situated in the very heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park. The hotel offers 229 units, including 7 suites, 7 semi-suites and 5 handicapped equipped rooms. There is also the possibility of adjoining family rooms..

53231 Plitvicka Jezera Located in the centre of the visiting area, next to hotel Jezero. It was renovated in 1997, with a capacity of 51 rooms. The hotel has a la carte restaurant with total capacity of 160 seats and a lobby bar.

53231 Plitvicka Jezera Hotel Grabovac, is a tourist class hotel, is situated just outside of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, approximately 10 km before the northern entrance into the National Park, offering great views of the park and lakes.

Budislaviceva 3 Hotel Tragos is situated in an old baroque palace from the 18th century in the very centre of Trogir, only 20m away from the city square, the Pjaca and the famous St. Lawrence cathedral. It has 12 rooms and its own restaurant.

$102pp per night standard room

$82pp per night standard room

$68pp per night standard room

Rates on request

Available all year round - Minimum stay 3 nights

Includes breakfast daily

July/August: Minimum stay 7 days. Arrivials on Saturdays

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Outside: Private pool 12 m x 6 m, Garden, Parking place, Covered terrace with BBQ and summer kitchen. Pets: not allowed, Internet: wireless, free of charge

Pets: Not allowed

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Austia

Bled Italy

Postojna Cave

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Slovenia

Nova Gorica

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Discover the beauty and virtues of this gorgeous country. From the charming lakeside town of Bled to the Alpine beauty of Lake Bohinj, Slovenia has so much to discover...

7 Day Highlights Of Slovenia

Bled

Italy

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Split

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 5 dinners l Touring by modern motor coach l Arrival and departure transfers l Professional Tour Director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

Street parade in Ljubljana

9 Day Dalmatian Sunshine From Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

Day 1: Arrive Dubrovnik You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Two nights Lacroma or President hotel (D)

Day 2: Dubrovnik There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

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Croatia

Day 1: Arrive Ljubljana or Venice Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for welcome orientation meeting including welcome drink. Overnight Hotel Central Ljubljana.

Day 7: Ljubljana and Zagreb

Tour: K301 Per person:

Twin share $1,650pp

Single $2,060pp

Departure Dates: 07 May, 04 Jun, 18 Jun, 09 July, 13 Aug, 03 Sep, 17 Sep, 08 Oct.

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Trogir

Lake Bohinj

Morning tour of Piran followed with the visit of Portorož, popular tourist resort and then continue to Secovlje Salt-pans. We will turn inland and travel to Nova Gorica. Rest of the day at leisure or you can take a part in an optional tour to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda where you will have the possibility to taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight Hotel Park (B)

Day 4: Soca Valley Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca

Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central openair Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Two nights Westin (B,D)

Day 4: Trogir and Plitvice Lakes

Day 5: Bled

Day 3: Piran, Portorož and Goriska Brda

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)

Lake Bled

river, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway’s Farewell to Arms) and visit of the WW1 museum. After the visit you will travel to Bled and end the day in this peaceful town beautifully situated in the Alps. Three nights Hotel Park or Golf (B)

The day is spent in the Karst region. Visit Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval castle perched in the middle of a cliff. Drive to Slovenian coast. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight Hotel Piran (B,D)

Portorož

Day 6: Bled

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight Atrium (B,D)

Day 2: Postojna to Piran

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 2 dinners l Airport transfers l Modern air-conditioned coach l Professional Tour Director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. Two nights Park Hotel (B,D)

Day 3: Split

Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj

Ljubijana Postojna Cave

Piran

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Ros Peoples

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Ljubijana 2 Zagreb

Plitvice Lakes

Bled is the most

picture postcard!

Slovenia

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an optional tour to Skofja Loka – the medieval town with castle that rises above the confluence of the two Sora rivers. (B)

Day 6: Bled and Bohinj Day at leisure in Bled. Possibility to join the optional tour to the other Alpine beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the Sheppard’s museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return to Bled. Tonight farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7: Depart After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana airport, Koper port or Venice airport for your flight home.

Bled Castle

Sightseeing Included: Dubrovnik l Split l Plitvice Lakes l Postojna Cave l Bled l Ljubljana l Zagreb

After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Overnight Jezero Hotel (B,D)

Tour: K802

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$1,830pp

$2,448pp

Departure Dates: 28-Apr; 05,12,19,26May; 02,09,16,23,30-Jun; 07,14-Jul; 11,18,25-Aug; 01,08,15,22,29-Sep; 06,13,20-Oct.

Ljubljana

Day 8: Zagreb This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the 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 the countryside. (B) Opatija

Day 5: Opatija, Postojna and Bled

Day 9: Depart Zagreb

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)

Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free

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Austia

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Italy

Hungary

Ljubljana

Venice

Slovenia

Rovinj

Croatia

Opatija

Bosnia & Herzegovina

INCLUDED FEATURES l Selected hotels, hotel taxes and service charges l Breakfasts daily l All transfers as per program 8P lease note that below prices are

10 Day Venice, Bled and Istria Day 1: Arrival Venice Upon arrival to Venice airport you will have private transfer from airport pier to pier closest to your hotel. You will be staying at The Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal. With its one hundred views onto the Grand Canal, the romantic stretch of water lined with magnificent palaces and their thousand reflections and colours is located in a truly unique location which makes this elegant hotel the perfect option for an unforgettable holiday discovering Venice. Three nights: Hotel Carlton or similar

Pletna boat on Lake Bled

Traditional Venetian Masks

Day at leisure in one of the most romantic cities in the world. Explore the city on your own or take one of the regular excursions available that we can book you in advance. We will recommend you a walking tour of the city, the visit of Doge palace, gondola serenade or a charming tour of the islands.

Day 3: Venice Day at leisure.

Day 4: Venice – Bled

Dates

Twin share per person 26 Mar 2012

$2,360pp

27 Mar - 16 Apr 2012

$2,496pp

17 Apr - 21 Apr 2012

$2570pp

22 Apr - 23 May 2012

$2,548pp

24 May - 11 Jun 2012

$2,694pp

12 Jun - 30 Jun 2012

$2,710pp

01 Jul -

07 Jul 2012

$2,588pp

08 Jul -

25 Jul 2012

$2,630pp

26 Jul -

14 Aug 2012

$2,712pp

15 Aug - 30 Aug 2012

$2,678pp

31 Aug - 02 Sep 2012

$2,760pp

03 Sep - 18 Sep 2012

$2,694pp

19 Sep - 11 Oct 2012

$2,656pp

12 Oct - 31 Oct 2012

$2,620pp

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In the morning you will be transferred to Piazzale Roma in Venice where a private car and driver will pick you up and transfer to the town of Bled. This alpine pearl is situated in the middle of the Alps. You will be charmed by the blue lake with a small island and bled castle perched on a high cliff above the lake. You will be staying at Grand Hotel Toplice. This renovated hotel with a proud and long-standing history pampers its guests with traditional style, the harmony of its select furnishings and its sumptuous luxury. A healing water spring has its source at the hotel’s thermal bathing facility, which has a beneficial effect on the internal organs and the nervous system. Guests can recharge and regain their internal equilibrium by visiting the smaller cosy wellness centre – Luisa Studio. During summer a lake bathing area with a private hotel beach is also available to patrons of the hotel. Two nights: Grand Hotel Toplice

Day 5: Bled Full day at leisure to discover Bled and surroundings. You can stay in Bled, visit Bled castle, enjoy boat ride with typical boat named “pletna” and visit the small island in the middle of the lake and ring the whishing bell.

Postojna Cave

On your way with private car transfer to Opatija you will have a stop in Ljubljana. Take a walk in the old city centre, cross the three bridges, admire the open air market and simply relax and enjoy delicious cuisine in one of the numerous restaurants and cafes along Ljubljanica river. Continue to Opatija.

Hungary

Ljubijana 2 Zagreb

Near Bled there are many charming spots that you can visit: Vintgar gorge, Bohinj lake, Mount Vogel etc. All excursions and tours can be booked and organized in advance.

Day 6: Bled – Ljubljana – Opatija

Day 2: Venice

Slovenia

Plitvice Lakes

Featuring a romantic tour of Venice, Bled, Opatija and Rovinj

not valid for week-end stays in Venice. If staying in Venice during the week-end (Fridays – Sunday) please include a supplement of AUD 102 per person (for 3 nights stay in Venice)

301 Mar -

Romantic Rendezvous

Croatia

Serbia

From Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

Bosnia & Herzegovina 1

Split

Sarajevo

Dubrovnik 2

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 6 dinners l Arrival and departure transfers l Touring by modern airconditioned motor coach l Professional English speaking tour director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

The four interconnected exclusive villas which combine into the Milenij Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta make it an original and harmonious whole. Luxurious and modern, they will enchant you with their exceptional beauty and charm, the highest quality service and comfort. They will offer you the joy of an unforgettable vacation as an ideal escape from the stressful daily rush. Two nights: Milenij Grand Hotel or similar

Day 7: Opatija, Postojna and Bled

Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija” in Sarajevo

Day 2: Sarajevo

Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. Two nights Park Hotel (B,D)

Sarajevo, capital of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour, visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Afternoon is free. (B)

Day 4: Dubrovnik There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 8: Opatija – Rovinj After breakfast private car transfer to Rovinj. With two busy harbours, a lively cafe atmosphere and lots of restaurants, the old town of Rovinj is a great place to stay. Along the narrow cobbled streets, you can explore the many art galleries and craft shops or sit in one of the large open squares and watch the local fishermen landing their catch.

Day 5: Split

Predjama Castle, Postojna

Sightseeing Included: l Split Sarajevo l Dubrovnik l Bled l Postojna Cave l Ljubljana l Plitvice Lakes l Zagreb l

Day at leisure in Rovinj to relax or to discover nearby natural wonders or cultural sites like Brijuni national park, Lim Fjord, city of Pula, etc..

Tour: K801

Twin share

Single

Day 10: To Venice

Per person:

$1,985pp

$2,815pp

Departure transfer to Venice airport.

Day 6: Trogir and Plitvice Lakes

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. Two nights Holiday Inn (D)

A drive through the marvelous gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th century stone bridge. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. Two nights Lacroma Hotel (B,D)

Day at leisure in Opatija.

Day 9: Rovinj

Day 1: Arrive Sarajevo

Day 3: Dubrovnik

Day 7: Opatija

You will be staying at the charming hotel Angelo D’oro. All rooms are furnished with valuable antiques, from furniture to oil paintings and other treasures of art. Most of the rooms afford a splendid view of the sea or the hotel garden and the cathedral. Two nights: Hotel Angelo D’Oro or similar

11 Day Bosnia, Croatia & Slovenia

Postojna Caves

Day 8: Bled A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)

Day 10: Zagreb This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the 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 the countryside. (B)

Day 11: Depart Zagreb

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)

Departure Dates: 26-Apr; 10,24-May; 07,21-Jun; 05-Jul; 09,23-Aug; 06,20-Sep; 04,18-Oct. Split

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Kranjska Gora

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2 Vršič Bohinj Bled Soča Valley

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Ptuj Rogaška 1 Slatina Olimje

Ljubljana Airport

ITALY 1

Goriška Brda

Ljubljana

Predjama Castle

Lipica

See page 4 for driving distances and times

Postojna Caves

Novo Mesto

Venice

CROATIA

Your suggested itinerary. Itineraries can be tailor made.

Piran 1 Portorož

Lipica Stud Farm white horse pictured right insert

Kamnik pictured above. Lake Bled pictured left insert

9 Day Slovenia Self Drive Bled – Goriška Brda – Piran – Novo Mesto – Rogaška Slatina – Maribor – Ljubljana

Day 1: Ljubljana Airport – Bled Arrival at Ljubljana airport, pick up the car and travel to Bled. Overnight at your hotel. Hotel Park or similar (B)

INCLUDED FEATURES l Car rental, group C vehicle Opel Astra 1.4 (manual) or similar, vignette (E-tag). Includes unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection (TP), airport surcharge and Value Added Tax (VAT). l

ccommodation in selected A hotels with bed and breakfast

In the morning depart Bled and travel north to a famous Alpine resort Kranjska Gora. Then continue your drive to the mountain pass Vršic (1611m) where you can stop and admire numerous imposing mountains of the Julian Alps. Descend to Trenta valley and follows the river Soča one of the most beautiful and limpid rivers of the Europe. On your way stop in Kobarid and visit the FWW1 museum. Continue to Goriška Brda for overnight. Pension Belica or similar (B)

Lake Bohinj

Day 2: Bled – Bohinj – Bled Bled is well known for its small island in the middle of emerald glacial lake and it’s castle perched on the cliff above the lake. Take the typical boat named “pletna” and visit the small island with the baroque church and toll the bell. Then you can visit the Bled castle, enter to the museum or just enjoy a marvellous view of Bled and surroundings mountains. Drive to second Slovenian glacial lake – Lake Bohinj, where you can enjoy a walk around the lake, visit the Sheppard’s museum, the Savica waterfall or take a cable car to Mt. Vogel. Return to Bled for overnight. Hotel Park or similar (B)

visit another wine cell – Ptujska klet, then continue to Maribor, second largest city in Slovenia and the capital city of Štajerska region. Your afternoon will be at disposal to visit the city; it’s castle, take a walk through the street or visit the promenade along the river Drava, called Lent. Štajerska region is known also for its wine and you will have the possibility to visit their wine cells situated in the undergrounds of Maribor. Overnight. Grand Hotel Ocean or similar (B)

Day 3: Bled – Kranjska Gora – Bovec – Kobarid – Goriška Brda

Alpine resort Kranjska Gora

Day 4: Goriška Brda – Lipica – Piran Start your day with the wine region of Goriška Brda and enjoy the picturesque panorama of many small hills covered with vineyards and enjoy a typical meal accompanied with selected wines and visit the charming castle in Dobrovo. You can continue to Lipica stud where you can see the beautiful white horses – the Lipizzaner. In the afternoon continue to a small and charming town of Piran for overnight. Hotel Piran or similar (B)

Dates 01 Jan

Twin share per person - 24 March 2012

$1,090pp

25 March - 31 March 2012

$1,150pp

Day 6: Dolenjske Spa – Olimje – Rogaška Slatina

01 April - 07 May 2012

$1,176pp

08 May

$1,154pp

Today depart to vine region Bizeljsko, stop at Olimje. The Baroque church with the adjacent monastery leaves a big impression. The friary is inhabited and run by the friars of the Order of the Friars Minor Conventual (Minorites). Many visitors experience Olimje as a peaceful haven in the midst of the increasing rowdiness of our world. Those with an illness stop by the medicinal herbs to look for “the right flower”. Continue to world’s famous Rogaška Slatina, famous for its glasswork and Spa. Overnight. Grand Hotel Rogaška or similar (B)

20 June - 24 July 2012

$1,180pp

25 July

- 30 July 2012

$1,254pp

31 July

- 02 Sept 2012

$1,280pp

03 Sept

- 15 Sept 2012

$1,210pp

16 Sept

- 14 Oct 2012

$1,168pp

15 Oct

- 24 Oct 2012

$1,136pp

25 Oct

- 15 Dec 2012

$1,098pp

16 Dec

- 25 Dec 2012

$1,154pp

26 Dec

- 31 Dec 2012

$1,018pp

Piran towards Tarini Square

Day 7: Rogaška Slatina – Rogatec – Ptuj – Maribor Drive to Maribor with stop in Rogatec, where you can visit open heritage museum. On the way you can visit Ptuj, the oldest Slovenian town. Visit the well preserved old town with its castle and also have the option to

Lent, Maribor

Day 8: Maribor – Ljubljana Today drive to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Upon arrival visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Overnight in Ljubljana. Hotel Gh Union Executive or similar (B)

- 19 June 2012

Day 5: Piran – Postojna – Novo Mesto/ Dolenjske Spa

Kobarid General Rental Conditions: Min age is 21 years; valid driving licence must be possessed for at least 2 years.

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The mountain pass Vršic

Today travel inland to Postojna cave, one of the largest caves in the world, and take a small train and discover the magic of the subterranean world with its stalactites and stalagmites and interesting animal leaving in the cave the “human – fish” (proteus anguinus). If you have time you can also stop at Predjama Castle only few minutes away from Postojna. Continue to via Ljubljana to Dolenjska region, to Novo Mesto and it’s Dolenjske Spa for overnight. Hotel Balnea Superior or similar (B)

Central open-air Market, Ljubljana

Day 9: Depart Ljubljana World famous Rogaška Slatina Spa

Day at leisure till your departure. Travel to Ljubljana airport where you will drop off your car.

Price does not include: Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Super CDW, and fuel, Baby seat / Roof rack / Ski rack, Porterage at the hotels, Entrance fees.

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Zagreb

Split

Acropolis, Athens

Croatia

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16 Day Greece To Dalmatia

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Kalambaka

Athens 2

Day 1: Arrive Athens

Day 8: Dubrovnik

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka, the old part of Athens. Two nights Divani Palace Acropolis (D)

There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 2: Athens

David underwood

beyond

From Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

Macedonia

Tirana 2

Go beyond Slovenia and explore the best that Europe has to offer with these fully escorted European tours. Some of the exciting destinations featured are...

Croatia

hungary

Enjoy the beautiful coastline of the Istrian peninsula and Dalmatia with its many historic towns, cities and picturesque islands, capital city of Zagreb and the spectacular Plitvice Lakes.

Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Budapest is often called “Paris of the East”.

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 9 dinners l Arrival and departure transfers l Touring by modern airconditioned motor coach l Professional English speaking tour director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

Greece

Italy Tour the great cities of Italy including Rome, Florence and the Romantic city of Venice, with it’s floating gondola’s lining the many canals. Sorrento is also a highlight, glide across the bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri.

Day 3: Delphi and Kalambaka Your first stop this morning is Delphi, where the famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, which contains an impressive collection of finds from the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer,” before continuing on to Kalambaka. Overnight Divani (B,D)

Day 4: Ohrid

Ohrid

Visit Athens with it’s immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Erectheion. Travel to other ancient villages including Delphi – where the famous oracle foretold the destiny of many men.

See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and evening are free. (B)

Sightseeing Included: l Athens l Split l Plitvice Lakes l Tirana l Meteora l Ljubljana l Postojna Caves l Dubrovnik l Ohrid l Zagreb l Bled

After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.” Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far away from civilization. Only 4 are now active, the most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, 12 sides and ne frescoes. Continue across the border to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. Overnight Metropol (B,D)

Day 5: Ohrid to Tirana The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual centre, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing some magnificent frescoes from the 10th century. In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Two nights Sheraton (B,D)

Day 6: Tirana

Austria

czech republic

Explore Vienna, the “City of Waltz” and enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. Visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace and many other landmarks.

See the highlights of Prague, the capital, and largest city of the Czech Republic – situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river. Explore the churches, castles and many bridges.

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This morning see the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et ’hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance; and the National History Museum, with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Delphi

Tour: K801

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$3,288pp

$4,360pp

Departure Dates: 12-May; 09,23-Jun; 07-Jul; 18-Aug; 01,15,29-Sep

Day 7: Dubrovnik After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. Three nights Lapad Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Dubrovnik

Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore. (B)

Day 10: Split Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight Atrium (B,D)

Day 11: Trogir and Plitvice Lakes After breakfast, head to Trogir, the centre of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Overnight Jezero Hotel (B,D)

Day 12: Opatija, Postojna and Bled Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. Two nights Golf Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Bled A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)

Day 14: Ljubljana and Zagreb Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central openair Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Two nights Westin (B,D)

Day 15: Zagreb Morning city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)

Day 16: Depart Zagreb

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)

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Bled

Austia

Bled

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Venice

Opatija

Italy

Hungary

Slovenia

Zagreb

Croatia

Plitvice Lakes 2

Serbia

14 Day Zagreb to Venice

Venice

From Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice

Sarajevo

Day 1: Arrive Zagreb You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. Two nights Westin (D)

Dubrovnik 3

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 8 dinners l Arrival and departure transfers l Touring by modern airconditioned motor coach l Professional English speaking tour director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

Day 9: Plitvice Lakes

Day 2: Zagreb A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the 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 the countryside. (B)

A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walking tour and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and vegetation. Afternoon at leisure. (B,D)

Day 10: Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. Later, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. Two nights Park Hotel (B,D)

Day 3: Zagreb to Sarajevo

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Split 1

Dubrovnik 3

Day 8: Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Two nights Jezero (B,D)

Zagreb

Croatia

Opatija

site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight Atrium (B,D)

Hungary

Slovenia

Plitvice Lakes 2

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Split 1

3 Split

Sightseeing Included: l Zagreb l Plitvice Lakes l Sarajevo l Ljubljana l Dubrovnik l Bled l Split l Postojna Cave l Opatija l Venice Tour: K808

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$2,899pp

$3,732pp

Departure Dates: 28-Apr; 12,19-May 02,16,30-Jun; 14-Jul; 11,25-Aug; 01,08,15,29-Sep

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Day 6: Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a citymuseum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 7: Dubrovnik to Split Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Plitvice Lakes

Day 12: Bled to Venice

Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional gondola. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 14: Depart Venice

After breakfast drive to Venice airport for your flight. (B)

There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik“ this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Montenegro

Day 3: Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro

Per person:

$2,515pp

$3,233pp

Departure Dates: 01,15,22-May; 05,19-Jun; 03,17-Jul; 14,28-Aug; 04,11,18-Sep; 02-Oct

Day 9: Bled to Venice

Lake Bled

Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. Two nights Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa (B)

Day 10: Venice Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see a the demonstration. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy Venice or join an optional gondola. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 11: Depart Venice

Sightseeing Included: l Dubrovnik l Ljubljana l Split l Bled l Plitvice Lakes l Postojna Cave l Opatija l Venice Single

Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. Later, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. Two nights Park Hotel (B,D) A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. (B)

Dubrovnik

Tour: K808G Twin share

Day 7: Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled

Day 8: Bled

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. (B)

Day 13: Venice

Day 6: Plitvice Lakes

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. Three nights Lapad Hotel (D)

Day 4: Dubrovnik to Split

Day 11: Bled

Day 1: Arrive Dubrovnik

Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a citymuseum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 4: Sarajevo to Dubrovnik

Day 5: Dubrovnik

From Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice

Day 2: Dubrovnik

Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Overnight Holiday Inn (B,D) Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. Three nights Lapad Hotel (B,D)

11 Day Dubrovnik To Venice

After breakfast drive to Venice airport for your flight. (B)

Plitvice Lakes

Day 5: Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Two nights Jezero (B,D)

Venice

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7 Day Zagreb To Dubrovnik

Hungary Slovenia

From Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Croatia

Serbia

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. Two nights Westin (D)

Bosnia & Herzegovina 1

Sarajevo

Dubrovnik 3

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 3 dinners l Arrival and departure transfers l Touring by modern airconditioned motor coach l Professional English speaking tour director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, to easily hear your guide Tour: K808Z Twin share Per person:

$1,315pp

Single $1,810pp

Departure Dates: 28-Apr; 12,19-May; 02,16,30-Jun; 14-Jul; 11,25-Aug; 08,15,29-Sep.

Croatia 3

Day 2: Zagreb A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. Afternoon at leisure to explore or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)

Dubrovnik

Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. Overnight Holiday Inn (B,D)

Day 4: Sarajevo to Dubrovnik Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the

Ohrid 1

Greece

Kalambaka

Athens 2

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 5 dinners l Arrival and departure transfers l Touring by modern airconditioned motor coach l Professional English speaking tour director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, to easily hear your guide Tour: K804

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$2,198pp

$2,946pp

Departure Dates: 12-May; 09,23-Jun; 07-Jul; 18-Aug; 01,15,29-Sep.

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Day 1: Arrive Athens You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka. Two nights Divani Palace Acropolis (D)

Day 2: Athens Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

8 Day Split – Hvar – Dubrovnik

Hvar 3

Romantic Rendezvous In Dalmatia

Split 1

Day 5: Dubrovnik

Day 3: Zagreb to Sarajevo

Hvar

Croatia

Featuring a romantic tour of Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Day 7: Depart Dubrovnik After breakfast we drive to Dubrovnik airport for your flight home. (B)

From Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik

Macedonia

Albania

remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. Three nights Lapad Hotel (B,D)

10 Day Athens To Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Tirana 2

Day 1: Arrive Zagreb

civilization. Continue across the border to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. Overnight Metropol (B,D)

Day 5: Ohrid to Tirana The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual centre, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing some magnificent frescoes from the 10th century. Continue travel on to Tirana. Two nights Sheraton (B,D)

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, hotel taxes and service charges l 7 breakfasts l 2 dinners at local restaurant l Arrival and departure transfer l 1 bottle of champagne in room in Split l 1 bottle of wine in room in Hvar l Basket of fruit and flowers in room in Dubrovnik l Catamaran Split – Hvar – Split and ticket delivery l Transfers as per itinerary l Sightseeing with local guides: Split and Dubrovnik 8P lease note that catamaran/ferry schedule is subject to change and we reserve the right to change the program in order to fit in with the catamaran schedule.

Day 3: Delphi and Kalambaka Visit the Temple of Apollo, where the famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. Also see the Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi before continuing on to Kalambaka. Overnight Divani (B,D)

Day 6: Tirana This morning see the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et ’hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance; and the National History Museum, with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 4: Ohrid After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.” Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far away from

Departures

Day 8: Dubrovnik

01 Mar –

31 Mar

$1,880pp

01 Apr –

30 Apr

$1,948pp

01 May –

31 May

$2,206pp

01 June –

30 June

$2,408pp

01 July –

31 Aug

$2,620pp

01 Sep –

30 Sep

$2,228pp

01 Oct –

31 Oct

$2,176pp

Day 9: Dubrovnik

Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore. (B)

Day 10: Depart Dubrovnik

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)

Rest of the day at leisure. In the moonlight we recommend you to take a walk of the Diocletian palace when the marble stones and ancient Roman ruins looks amazing. Overnight Hotel Marmont, Split

Hvar

Day 2: Split to Hvar

In the afternoon private transfer from your hotel to Split port, where you will board to catamaran for Hvar. Upon arrival to Hvar port you will be transferred to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a romantic dinner at local restaurant. Three nights: Hotel Amfora, Hvar (B,D)

After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. Three nights Lapad Hotel (B,D) Walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” to see the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, the Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its old Pharmacy. (B)

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. You will be staying at the luxurious Hotel Marmont, located in the old picturesque heart of one of the most beautiful Mediterranean cities, Split. Diocletian’s palace counts 1,700 years of its existence, and because of its exceptional historic value, it has been included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage register as a zero-category monument. Southern wall of the palace faces Adriatic Sea, whereas the most beautiful sights, such as Peristyle, Riva and St. Domnius cathedral, surround Hotel Marmont.

In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Split. The rich cultural and monumental heritage of this 1,700year old city is seen on a walking tour. View remnants of the city’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, and its contemporary attractions. The tour will mainly focus on the 3rd century Diocletian’s Palace, which represents the heart of the inner city, and where all the most important historical buildings can be found.

Day 7: Dubrovnik

Acropolis, Greece

Day 1: Arrival Split

Day 3: Hvar Twin share per person

In Hvar you will be staying at Amfora Grand beach resort. Tucked into a tranquil bay, surrounded by a lush pine grove, and only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar. The hotel has super sleek rooms and a breath-taking views of the Paklinski islands, a spectacular cascading pool with lounge area. Only 2 minutes away from the hotel is located the internationally renowned exclusive beach club Bonj ‘les bains’. Unsurpassed seafront ambiance, first-class amenities, and inspiring surroundings make Bonj ‘les bains’ a quintessential experience on Hvar. This white stone colonnade nestled under a pine grove on the eastern shore of Amfora’s small bay is an architectural wonder from the 1930’s. Bonj’s exclusive offer includes

private stone cabanas, individual and couples massage at Sensori Ô, sun beds, showers as well as dining and entertainment. You will have to two marvelous days to discover the treasures of the island, find your most romantic beach, take a boat to the Islands of Pakleni or just enjoy SPA treatments at your hotel. (B)

Day 4: Hvar

A day to explore Hvar on your own. (B)

Day 5: Hvar – Split – Dubrovnik This morning, transfer to the port of Hvar and board to a catamaran for Split. Upon arrival to Split port your driver will wait to transfer you to Dubrovnik. The rest of the day is at leisure. The ancient walled city of Dubrovnik with its redcolored roofs and cobblestone piazzas set against a backdrop of a sapphire sea, is considered the most perfectly preserved medieval town in Europe. George Bernard Shaw called this ancient walled city “paradise on earth”. You will have three days in this romantic city. Your hotel, Hotel More is an exclusive five-star boutique hotel situated in the Bay of Lapad, one of the most beautiful locations on the area of the City of Dubrovnik. The hotel view of calming green pines, of Mediterranean vegetation abundant with colors and scents, of the glaring azure sea, of rocky cliffs - eternal stone guards and memorable sunsets. Three nights: Hotel More, Dubrovnik (B)

Day 6: Dubrovnik Morning walking tour of this beautiful city, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. Surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, this ancient town is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, carefully preserved over the centuries. Take a walk to the Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan Monastery with its 14th century Pharmacy, as well as to the other places of interest. The remainder of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon we would recommend doing the famous rampart walk around Dubrovnik’s fortress walls. This gives you the best possible perspective of the Old Town and the tiny corridors and charming red roofed buildings. Tonight enjoy a romantic dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7: Dubrovnik Day at leisure. We would recommend taking a walk to the harbor to look at the daily tours. The one we recommend is the Elaphite Island full day tour. It is a fascinating day and gives you an interesting perception of the surrounding island life and beautiful landscape. Or take a boat to the island of Lokrum (the island of Love). This is a fantastic and romantic place with a tiny Lake in the middle. As well as sun bathing on the rocks, exploring the old roman gardens you can also take a walk to the castle tower which offers stunning panoramic views of Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 8: Depart Dubrovnik

Private transfer to Dubrovnik airport. (B)

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Poland

3 Prague Germany

Slovakia

Hungary

Slovenia

Poland

Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest

Czech Republic

Germany

Slovakia

Vienna 3

Austria

3 Budapest

Hungary Slovenia Croatia

INCLUDED FEATURES First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily l Dinner with folklore in Prague l Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna l Opera performance in Prague l Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna l Inter-city travel by modern motor coach or first class train l Arrival and departure transfers l Professional Tour Director

10 Day Prague, Vienna & Budapest Day 1: Arrive Prague

Day 7: Budapest

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. Three nights Majestic Plaza (D)

Today, journey eastbound by motor coach or first class train to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. Three nights Intercontinental Hotel (B)

Prague

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$2,100pp

$2,935pp

Tour: K506

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$1,650pp

$2,415pp

Departure Dates: 27-Apr; 11,25-May; 08,22-Jun; 06,20-Jul; 03,17-Aug; 07,14,21-Sep; 05,12,26-Oct.

Day 6: Vienna Prague

Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)

Day 7: Departure Vienna

Day 3: Prague Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St.George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)

Day 4: Vienna Travel by motor coach or first class train to Vienna, the “City of Waltz”. The balance of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. Three nights Savoyen or Park Royal (B,D)

From Vienna to Budapest

Germany Slovakia

Vienna 3

Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)

Day 4: Vienna Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz”. The balance of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. Three nights Savoyen or Park Royal (B,D)

7 Day Vienna & Budapest

Czech Republic

Day 3: Prague

Austria Budapest

Day 9: Budapest

Day 1: Arrive Vienna

3 Budapest

Hungary

Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B,D)

Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)

Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest

Day 10: Depart Budapest After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily l Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna l Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest l Strauss & Mozart Concert Vienna l Inter-city travel by modern motor coach or first class train l Arrival and departure transfers l Professional Tour Director Tour: K507

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$1,575pp

$1,985pp

Departure Dates: 30-Apr; 14,28May; 11,25-Jun; 09,23-Jul; 06,20-Aug; 10,17,24-Sep; 08,15,29-Oct Vienna

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. Three nights Savoyen or Park Royal (D)

Day 2: Vienna

Slovenia Croatia

Day 6: Vienna

Departure Dates: 27-Apr; 11,25-May; 08,22-Jun; 06,20-Jul; 03,17-Aug; 07-Sep, 14,21-Sep; 05,12,26-Oct.

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On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)

Vienna

This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)

Tour: K505

Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

Prague

Day 5: Vienna

Day 2: Prague

Day 5: Vienna

Sightseeing Included: l Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral l Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum l Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church

Day 8: Budapest INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily l Dinner with folklore in Prague l Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna l Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest l Opera performance in Prague l Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna l Inter-city travel by modern motor coach or first class train l Arrival and departure transfers l Professional Tour Director* l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for 3 included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. Three nights Majestic Plaza (D)

Day 2: Prague

Austria

3 Prague

From Prague to Vienna

Day 1: Arrive Prague

Czech Republic Vienna 3

7 Day Prague & Vienna

Vienna

Day 3: Vienna Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)

Day 4: Budapest Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. Three nights Intercontinental Hotel (B)

Day 5: Budapest

Budapest

Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 6: Budapest Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7: Depart Budapest After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

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Austia Italy

Bled 2

Postojna Cave

Slovenia

Belgrade

Hungary

Ljubijana 2 Zagreb

Croatia

Plitvice Lakes

Split

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Dubrovnik

Serbia Belgrade 2

11 Day Belgrade To Zagreb From Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

Day 1: Arrive Belgrade Podgorica

Kotor

Montenegro

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Breakfast daily and 6 dinners l Arrival and departure transfers l Touring by modern airconditioned motor coach l Economy flight Belgrade (Serbia) to Podgorica (Montenegro) l Professional English speaking tour director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your3 guide’s commentary Dubrovnik

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until meeting your fellow travelers at the welcome cocktail.

Belgrade

Day 2: Belgrade Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Mihajlova Street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. Overnight Hotel Moskva (B,D) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Upon arrival, continue by motor coach to Cetinje, the historical capital of Montenegro located at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Then, take a spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of Kotor, the deepest fjord in Southern Europe, and along the way view the towns of Risan and Kotor. Head towards Croatia for dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. Two nights Lacroma (B,D)

Day 5: Split

Tour: K700

Twin share

Single

$2,281pp

$3,153pp

Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight Atrium (B,D)

Serbia

1 Brasov

2 Bucharest

Romania Bulgaria

Nis

2 Sofia

Macedonia

Day 7: Opatija, Postojna and Bled Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. Two nights Park Hotel (B,D)

Day 8: Bled

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges and hotel taxes l Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 6 dinners l Touring by modern motor coach l Airport and local transfers l Professional Tour Director l Luggage handling l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

Lake Bled

9 Day Discovering The Balkans Sofia to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest

Day 1: Arrive Sofia

Day 6: Sibiu – Sighisoara – Brasov

Arrive in Sofia. You will be met at the Airport and transferred to the hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director at the welcome dinner. Two nights Radisson Blu (D)

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu, once the richest town in Transylvania. During the tour you will see the Huet Square, the Large Square, the Evangelical Cathedral, the Liars’ Bridge and others. Continue towards Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval city in South-Eastern Europe, for sightseeing tour including entrance to the famous Clock Tower Museum. Continue to Brasov, walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Aro Palace (B,D)

Half day Sofia city tour. The highlights of the tour will be the visits to the National History Museum where the gold and silver Thracian treasures are displayed, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Alexander Nevski Crypt. Evening at leisure to relax. (B)

Day 7: Brasov – Bucharest Following breakfast departure towards Bran. Visit of the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Continue to Bucharest and stop in Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Afterwards continue to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery and to Bucharest. Arrival at your hotel and dinner. Two nights Marriot (B,D) Ravanica Monastery

Day 3: Sofia – Nis – Ravanica – Belgrade After breakfast departure towards Nis. On the route visit Ravanica Monastery. Built during the 1370s, Ravanica is the main endowment of the famous Prince Lazar, where he was buried following his death in the battle of Kosovo. Since then, Ravanica has been a pilgrim’s destination and an important center of cultural activities and the Serbian people’s assemblies. In the late afternoon, arrival at Belgrade. Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. Two nights Hotel Moskva (B,D)

Day 9: Ljubljana and Zagreb Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central openair Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Two nights Westin (B,D) This morning enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the 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 the countryside. (B)

Day 11: Depart Zagreb Split

Sofia

Day 2: Sofia

Sibiu

Day 4: Belgrade

Day 10: Zagreb

Departure Dates: 03,17,31-May; 14,28-Jun; 12-Jul; 16,30-Aug; 13,27-Sep; 11-Oct.

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2 Belgrade

Sighisoara

Day 3: Dubrovnik via Montenegro

Per person:

Sibiu Timisoara 1 1 Hunedoara

Day 6: Trogir and Plitvice Lakes

Day 4: Dubrovnik

Sightseeing Included: l Belgrade l Plitvice Lakes l Cetinje l Postojna Caves l Kotor l Bled l Dubrovnik l Ljubljana l Split l Zagreb

Hungary

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)

Rila Monastery

Tour: K501

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$1,680pp

$2,205pp

Departure Dates: 12-May, 02-Jun, 23-Jun, 14-Jul, 04-Aug, 25-Aug, 15-Sep, 06-Oct.

Day 8: Bucharest

Bran Castle

Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed “Little Paris”. During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people finally succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B,D)

Day 9: Depart Bucharest After breakfast you have some time at leisure until the departure transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. (B)

Day 5: Belgrade – Timisoara – Sibiu After breakfast depart to Sibiu. On the way we stop for a short visit of Timisoara, the city where Romanian revolution started in 1989. Lunch en route is included. Arrival to Sibiu with dinner. Overnight Ramada (B,L,D)

Bulgaria

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Venice 2

Italy

“

Pisa

It’s the little

the difference!

Naples

”

3 Sorrento

italy

2 Florence

Assisi

8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome

3 Rome

Day 1: Arrive Venice

Italy

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. Two nights Carlton Hotel (D)

Day 2: Venice INCLUDED FEATURES First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners including a welcome dinner in Venice and a farewell dinner in Rome l Private deluxe motorcoach with air-con and extra leg room l Professional Tour Director l Airport transfers l Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome l

Sightseeing Included: l Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica l Florence: Michelangelo’s David l Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis l Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Forum and Colosseum Tour: K100

Twin share

Single

8Apr-24Jun

$2,550pp

$3,360pp

1Jul-26Aug

$2,350pp

$3,160pp

2Sep-21Oct

$2,550pp

$3,360pp

28Oct-11Nov

$2,395pp

$3,205pp

Departure Dates: 08,15,22,29-Apr; 13,20,27-May; 3,17,24-Jun; 01,15,29-Jul; 12,26-Aug; 02,09,16,23-Sep; 7,14,21,28-Oct; 4,11-Nov.

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Today begins with a sightseeing tour Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B)

over 3 Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. (B)

Day 5: Rome Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. Three nights Eurostars International Palace (B,D)

Day 6: Rome A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B,L)

INCLUDED FEATURES l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners, including a welcome dinner in Venice l Private deluxe motor coach with air-conditioning, extra leg room and emergency washroom l Professional English speaking Tour Director throughout l Airport transfers l Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Capri l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

Day 7: Rome

Rialto Bridge, Venice

Day 3: Florence Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the EmiliaRomagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your hotel. Two nights Croce Di Malta (B,D)

Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B,D)

Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze “Gate of Paradise”. Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view

Day 8: Departing Rome

Colosseum, Rome

Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Day 5: Rome

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. Two nights Carlton Hotel (D)

Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. Three nights Eurostars International Palace (B,D)

Day 7: Rome Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe – there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B,D) Gondola Ride, Venice

Day 4: Florence

Sorrento

Sightseeing Included: Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica l Florence: Michelangelo’s David l Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis l Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Forum and Colosseum l

Day 4: Florence

Day 1: Arrive Venice

Day 2: Venice

Ian Hotchkiss (client)

Venice 2 Pisa

11 Day Venice, Florence, Rome & Sorrento

Assisi 3 Rome

extras that make

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Venice, Italy

2 Florence

Tour: K101

Twin share

Single

Per person:

$3,220pp

$4,150pp

Departure Dates: 8-Apr, 22-Apr, 20-May, 3-Jun, 17-Jun, 1-Jul, 29-Jul, 26-Aug, 9-Sep, 23-Sep, 7-Oct, 21-Oct, 4-Nov.

Island of Capri

Day 8: Sorrento Depart Rome and travel towards Sorrento En route, stop to visit Pompeii, the Roman city destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Dinner and overnight in your Sorrento hotel. Three nights La Residenza or Parco dei Principi (B,D)

Day 9: Excursion to Capri Glide across the bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Visit the magnificent Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Wander through the winding streets past the chic boutiques before returning to Sorrento. (B)

Day 10: Sorrento Enjoy full day at leisure to explore Sorrento independently. (B)

Day 11: Depart Naples Morning transfer to Naples airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) Trevi Fountain, Rome

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“

Your service is

fantastic and we will definitely recommend

Beyond Slovenia

Royal Clipper in Venice

”

Leonie (Lifestyle Travel)

Adriatic Cruising

Venice 3

Slovenia

Rovinj

2 Florence

Pisa 3 Rome

Assisi

Italy

Croatia

Mali Losinj Zadar

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Split Hvar Korcula

Montenegro Dubrovnik

Kotor

INCLUDED FEATURES l 7 nights cruise aboard Royal Clipper in Navigation Deck cabins Cat. 1 (upgrades available) l Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily onboard l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Land tour: breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners l Private deluxe motorcoach with air-con & extra leg room l Professional English speaking Cruise Manager/ Tour Director l Airport transfers l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours (on land tour only), so that you can easily hear your guide

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Enter harbors where pristine sands and warm crystalline waters beckon you to explore underwater grottos, while beachgoers laze away under sun-blessed skies – yet another dream-like day in the mythic, magical Adriatic. Explore the alluring stops along the coast of Croatia and call in to Kotor, Montenegro as you continue on to the romantic canals of Venice.

16 Day Adriatic Cruise & Italy Aboard The Royal Clipper

The royal clipper: Inspired by the tall ship Preussen, the Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only fivemasted full-rigged sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century. With her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold. The 439 foot Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style. A full 19,000 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment.

Featuring Croatia, Montenegro and Italy

Day 1: Arrive Venice (Italy) Embarkation Transfer from the airport to the port of Venice, for embarkation between 4pm and 10pm. Late evening departure towards Rovinj. Seven nights sailing (D)

for Korčula, the birth place of Marco Polo. Navigate amidst a string of islands to reach the island of Korčula. Landing and visit at leisure the old city. Heading for Kotor at midnight. (B,L,D)

Day 2: Rovinj (Croatia)

Day 5: Kotor (Montenegro)

Arrival late morning in Rovinj. Located on the shores of the peninsula of Istria, the town of Rovinj is clamped on a rocky islet and is one of the finest examples of the Venetian heritage. You’ll have time to stroll through the narrow alleys of the city, before we depart to Zadar at night. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Zadar Morning arrival in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic, once famed cultural center. Optional tour of Zadar starts at the ‘National Square’, the nerve center of the city in Renaissance style and includes visit of the Cathedral of St. Anastasia and the Church St. Donat. The tour ends with a stroll along the fortifications built mainly in the sixteenth century to face the Ottoman threat. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, time at leisure or take an optional tour. Set sailing around 10pm. (B,L,D)

Sail at daybreak in the magnificent Bay of Kotor, the largest fjord of the Mediterranean. The ship will reach the port of Kotor early in the morning. Day free or participate in optional excursions. Kotor is a small town surrounded by walls dating from the Byzantine era and built at the foot of the mountains of Lovcen. Despite several earthquakes, the city was always perfectly restored. Dinner on board and departure for Dubrovnik. (B,L,D)

Tour: K806 08 Sep

Twin share

Single

$3,465pp

$5,150

15, 22, 29, Sep $3,535pp

$5,220

Prices based on Navigation Deck (Commodore) Cabin – outside port-hole. Departure Dates: On request Port Taxes: US$255pp Gratuities: US$75pp to be pre-paid Upgrades available with supplement:

Day 4: Split – Korčula Docking at 7am in the port of Split. After breakfast, you can join an optional tour of Split, featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. After lunch on board, the Royal Clipper cruises in the early afternoon, heading

Sailing into Dubrovnik

Day 6: Dubrovnik – Hvar (Croatia) Arrive Dubrovnik in the morning. Entering the gates of this over 1000 years old architectural marvel is like a step back in time. Optional tour: Discover the old city with Franciscan monastery and its Romanesque cloister,

Cat. Main Deck (Clipper) Cabin, outside port-hole. Twin share 2

$245pp

Cat. Upper Deck Cabin – outside with private verandah or 3

$780pp

direct access on the Deck – Whirlpool. Twin share

16 Day ADRIATIC CRUISE & ITALY ...CONTINUED the Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral and its treasure. Lunch on board and sailing to the island of Hvar. Hvar is a small village where the Renaissance blossomed fully. As you discover Hvar city on your own, walk along the Pjaca, magnificent architectural ensemble where harmony prevails; the Cathedral of St Etienne of Renaissance and Baroque style, flanked by his Belfry recalling the Venetian rule over the city. Departure at midnight. (B,L,D)

$2,080pp

Cat. Main Deck (Clipper) Single outside with port-hole 5

$1,685pp

Whirlpool. Twin share

Day 12: Florence Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze “Gate of Paradise”. Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. (B)

Day 13: Rome

Mali Losinj

Day 7: Mali Losinj Arrive late morning in the port of Mali Losinj. Visit on your own of the city, between St Martin’s Church of the fifteenth century and the baroque sanctuary Nativity of the Virgin. Walk on the waterfront of the Cikat peninsula and its pine forests. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Venice (Italy) Disembarkation Disembark after breakfast (after 9am). Transfer to your hotel in Venice. The rest of the day is at leisure. Three nights Carlton hotel (B)

Day 14: Rome A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B,L)

Day 9: Venice Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure to discover Venice on your own. In the evening meet your fellow travelers for orientation meeting with the tour director, followed by a welcome dinner. (B,D)

Day 10: Venice Today begins with a sightseeing tour Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B)

Day 11: Florence

Cat. Main Deck (Clipper) De Luxe outside suite salon – 4

in Florence with dinner in your hotel. Two nights Croce Di Malta (B,D)

Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the EmiliaRomagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day

St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome

Day 15: Rome Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B,D)

Day 16: Departing Rome Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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2 Zagreb

Croatia Italy

11 Day Croatia & Adriatic Cruise

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Split 1 Hvar

Makarska Korcula

MS ’Afrodita’ or ’Eden’: The boat is 32m long, 7.60m wide and has 2 masts, with cruising speed of 9.5 NM. It has 18 cabins on the main and lower decks, all fully airconditioned, with queen-size bed or twin beds, cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole, bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin. It has fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the main deck with bar and LCD TV, two sun decks of 100m2, one of which has sun beds and tables.

Day 6: Makarska – Korčula

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. Two nights Westin (D)

After breakfast departure to Korčula Island, with a stop en route for swimming and relaxing. Lunch on board, late afternoon arrival to Korčula, the acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Walking tour, including visit to the Cathedral, followed by the rest of day by leisure. (B,L)

A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the 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 the countryside. (B)

$2,098pp

Cruising

Day 4: Split, Embarkation Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Time on your own, until embarkation. Tonight, join at dinner on board with your fellow ‘sailors’. Seven night cruise on MS ’Afrodita’ or ’Eden’. (B,D)

Day 5: Sail to Brac and Makarska Breakfast and lunch on board. Morning departure to Brac Island. Enjoy the pleasant sea front promenade walk and swimming. Lunch on board. From Brac Island sail to Makarska on the mainland. (B,L)

Single

$2,198pp

Day 9: Mljet – Hvar Morning departure from Mljet to Hvar. Stop for swimming and relaxing in one of the secluded coves of Peljesac peninsula (weather permitting). Lunch on board. Afternoon arrival to the town of Hvar, with unique cultural and historical heritage and an important tourist destination with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Enjoy orientation walking tour of Hvar, featuring views of the Fortress and Franciscan Monastery. The main attractions are its pleasant climate with a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, high standard of accommodation, excellent gastronomic offer, sports and recreational opportunities, etc. (B,L) Morning departure from Hvar to Split, with a swimming and relaxing stop in Milna on Brac Island. Lunch on board. (B,L)

$2,848pp

Day 11: Depart Split, Disembarkation

$2,978pp

Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Split airport for your flight home. (B)

Prices based on lower deck cabin. Upper & Main Decks Cabins: $100pp extra

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Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Mljet Island with a stop for swimming on the way. Lunch on board. Arrival to the heart of Mljet National Park, where you will enjoy a beautiful walk all around the Great and the Small Lake. (B,L)

Day 10: Hvar – Split

Departure dates: 30-May, 13-Jun, 22-Sep Per person:

Day 7: Korčula – Dubrovnik

Day 8: Dubrovnik – Mljet National Park

Departure dates: 2-May, 16-May, 12-Sep Per person

Enjoying a swim

Morning departure from Korčula to Dubrovnik. With a stop en route for swimming. Lunch on board. In the afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic, famous city listed at UNESCO’s World Heritage. There is a walking tour of ‘Old Dubrovnik’ this afternoon; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. (B,L)

Cruising through Hvar

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Split Hvar

Featuring Venice, Rovinj, Zadar, Split, Korčula, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mali Losinj

Montenegro Dubrovnik

Korcula

Kotor

Day 1: Arrive Venice (Italy)

Day 5: Kotor (Montenegro)

Transfer from the airport to the port of Venice, for embarkation between 4pm and 10pm. Late evening departure towards Rovinj (overnight sailing). (D)

Sail at daybreak in the magnificent Bay of Kotor, the largest fjord of the Mediterranean. After rounding the Cape Koliba, the Royal Clipper will engage in the Bay of Topla, go by the shores of Herceg Novi, and then take the channel Kumbor and cross the Bay of Tivat from which we perceive the islets Otok and Prevlaka which are sheltering beautiful small monasteries. Then slowly, the Royal Clipper will take the channel of Verige, leading to the Bay of Kotor, surrounded by the mountains of Montenegro. Finally, the ship will reach the port of Kotor early in the morning. Day free or participate in optional excursions. Kotor is a small town surrounded by walls dating from the Byzantine era and built at the foot of the mountains of Lovcen. We cross the western gate of the city to enter the old city. Visit of the old city: the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, amazing testimony of Romanesque architecture. The Benedictine monks introduced this architectural on the Slavonic coast in the eleventh century. Despite several earthquakes, it was always perfectly restored. Dinner on board and departure for Dubrovnik. (B,L,D)

Day 2: Rovinj (Croatia) INCLUDED FEATURES l 7 nights cruise aboard The Royal Clipper in Navigation Deck cabins Cat.1, upgrades to categories 2-5 are available l Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily l On board entertainment program

Day 3: Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After your visit, drive southbound to Split. Overnight Atrium (B)

8 Day Adriatic Cruise Aboard The Royal Clipper

Croatia

Mali Losinj Zadar

Day 1: Arrive Zagreb

Day 2: Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES l 7 nights cruise from Split back to Split on board MS ’Afrodita’ or ’Eden’ in cabin with private shower/toilet l Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners l First class hotels, rooms with private facilities l Service charges & hotel taxes l Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach as per itinerary l Professional Cruise Manager/ Tour Director l Arrival and departure transfers l Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours (on land tour only), so that you can easily hear your guide

Twin share

Rovinj

From Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korčula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split

Mljet Dubrovnik

Tour: K809

Slovenia

Venice

The royal clipper: Inspired by the tall ship Preussen, the Royal Clipper is the largest and only fivemasted full-rigged sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century. With her 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold. The 439 foot vessel carries just 227 guests in luxurious style. A full 19,000 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment. Tour: K805

Twin share

Single

Per person

$3,465pp

request

Prices based on Navigation Deck (Commodore) Cabin – outside port-hole. Departure Dates: 8,15,22,29-Sep Port Taxes: $255pp Gratuities: $75pp to be pre-paid Upgrades available with supplement: Cat. Main Deck (Clipper) Cabin, outside port-hole 2

$240pp

Cat. Upper Deck Cabin – outside with private verandah or 3

$765pp

Arrival late morning in Rovinj. Located on the shores of the peninsula of Istria, the town of Rovinj is clamped on a rocky islet and is one of the nest examples of the Venetian heritage. Fell under the power of the Serenissima in 1283, all in Rovinj recalls its brilliant past. You’ll have time to stroll through the narrow alleys of the city leading to the church of St. Euphemia which square commands a unique perspective on the whole city and the sea that surrounds it. Departure to Zadar at night. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Zadar (Croatia) Arrival in early morning in the port of Zadar. Guided visit of the old town (Optional tour), the tour is starting at the “National Square”, the nerve center of the city in Renaissance style. Then visit of the Cathedral of St. Anastasia (Sveta Stosija), Byzantine church rebuilt in Romanesque style in the early thirteenth century with its imposing facade in Pisan style. Visit of the Church St. Donat, a monument built in the Carolingian style. The tour ends with a stroll along the fortifications built mainly in the sixteenth century to face the Ottoman threat. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, time at leisure or take an optional tour. Set sailing around 10pm. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Split – Korčula Docking at 7am in the port of Split. After breakfast, depart for a walking guided tour of the capital of Dalmatia (Optional tour). Visit the Palace of Diocletian, one of the most precious remains of Roman antiquity. Visit the cathedral Sveti Ivan and walk inside the palace to the gates of Gold and Silver. Continuation of the visit with a stroll through the alleys of the old town around the National Square. Lunch on board. After Lunch, the Royal Clipper cruises in the early afternoon, heading for Korčula. Navigation amidst a string of islands to reach the island of Korčula. Landing and visit at leisure the old city. The old town is situated on a promontory and surrounded by ancient walls flanked by four towers of the fifteenth century. The city also boasts some old Venetian style palace and also a small house reputed to be the birth place of Marco Polo. Heading for Kotor at midnight. (B,L,D)

$2,040pp

Cat. Main Deck (Clipper) Single outside with port-hole 5

$1,650pp

Arrival in Dubrovnik at 7am. After breakfast, departure to visit the old Ragusa (ancient name of Dubrovnik, optional tour). Entering the old city through the Pile Gate which leads to the “Stradun”, large artery that runs through the city to the fortress Revelin. Discover the old city: the Franciscan monastery and its Romanesque cloister, the Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral and its treasure. Lunch on board and sailing to the island of Hvar. Visit the city often called “The Croatian St. Tropez”. Walk along the Pjaca, magnificent architectural ensemble where harmony prevails. After the Pjaca stands the Cathedral of St Etienne of Renaissance and Baroque style, flanked by his Belfry recalling the Venetian rule over the city. Depart at midnight. (B,L,D)

direct access on the Deck – Whirlpool

Cat. Main Deck (Clipper) De Luxe outside suite salon – 4

Sailing into Kotor

Day 6: Dubrovnik – Hvar (Croatia)

Whirlpool

Day 8: Venice (Italy)

Disembark after breakfast (after 9am). (B) Korčula

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Slovenia

“

Slovenia

Croatia

We had the

most marvelous time

”

Bev & Bill (Clients)

Dalmatian Coast Heritage Cruises

Cabins & Vessels l

ategory A+: C New Vessels. All cabins have A/C with private shower and toilet and double or twin beds. Two personal use towels are supplied for the week. Includes Captains dinner and Dubrovnik tour. ategory A: C All cabins have private shower and toilet. Most vessels have bunk beds. Two personal use towels are supplied for the week. ategory B: C All cabins have wash basin only. Toilets and showers are shared on the vessel. All vessels have bunk beds. No personal use towels are provided.

Important Notes l

ruising route is subject to C change and sailing is at the Captains Discretion. ates are based on half board R (breakfast and one main meal daily, as per itinerary, however, the meal included may change upon arrival.) n-Deck cabins are situated O on the main and top deck. ‘Under Deck’ cabins are in the hull of the vessel. he vessels are not large and T generally accommodate 18 to 45 passengers but have sundecks and dining rooms with bars. The bedding may be twin, double or bunk beds across all categories.

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Slovenia

Croatia

COST $AUD

Vessel Category A+ on Deck*

Vessel Category A+ under Deck*

Vessel Category A on Deck

Vessel Category A under Deck

Vessel Category B on Deck**

Vessel Category B under Deck**

Seasons

Twin TRP

SGL

Twin

TRP

SGL

Twin TRP

SGL

Twin

TRP

SGL

964

571

514

588

595

N/A

964

563

N/A

580 940

Twin

TRP

SGL

Twin

TRP

SGL

April 7-May 6 & Oct 6-21

936

842

964

888

799

915

618

557

May 12-20 & Sept 22-30

1023

920

1534

975

878

1463

706

635 1534

650

585

975

658

N/A 1534

626

N/A

May 26-Jun10 & Sep15-16

1118 1006

1677

1023

920

1534

801

721 1201

706

635 1058

753

N/A 1677

690

N/A 1035

Jun 16-24 & Sep 8-9

1245 1120

1867

1165 1049 1748

928

835 1391

848

764

1273

801

N/A 1867

721

N/A 1082

Jun 30-Jul 8 & Aug 25-Sep 2

1332 1199

1998

1245 1120 1867

1007

906 1510

928

835

1391

864

N/A 1998

785

N/A 1177

1380 1242

2069

1284 1156 1927

1062 956

975

878

1463

920

N/A 2069

840

N/A 1261

Jul 14-Aug 19

1594

* Cabin type A+ only available on route KL2, KL5 & KL7

Traditional motor sailing boats with a vintage atmosphere and style. The cruises set anchor in historic harbours as well as beautiful, secluded beaches and bays. The various cruise ships offer different standards of accommodation onboard the ships and the itineraries allow for plenty of time to swim and explore each and every port. Split

Supplements Route KL2 & KL7 in category A – $81pp Euro Route KL2 Bike – $264 pp Euro (includes bike hire) Visitors’ tax & port fees – Compulsory charge of approximately $20 Euro to be paid locally. National Park – Entrance fees of approx $10-15 Euro to be paid locally (only if you visit the National Park) Optional Captain’s Dinner - $48pp Euro

Hvar

Makarska

Pucisca

Brac

Hvar

Jelsa Hvar Prigradica

Peljesac

Korcula Korcula Pomena Polace

Trstenik Mljet

Trstenik

Sveti Jure

Vis

Makarska

Vela Luka

Orebic

Korcula Korcula Peljesac Prapratno Pomena Mljet Sobra

Sipan Mljet Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Omis

Povlija

Bol

Stari Grad

Korcula Korcula Pomena Polace

Split

Trogir

Brac Bol Brac Hvar Hvar

**Cabin type B only available on route KL2

Brac Bol Hvar

Omis Makarska Hvar Peljesac Korcula Korcula Pomena Polace Mljet

Dubrovnik

8 Day Cruise Split – Dubrovnik

8 Day Cruise Dubrovnik – Hvar

8 Day Cruise/Cycle Split – Hvar

8 Day Cruise Split – Dubrovnik

Split – Dubrovnik – Split

Dubrovnik – Hvar – Dubrovnik

Split – Hvar – Split cruise and cycle tour

One way cruise also available in reverse

Day 1: Split – Makarska

Day 1: Dubrovnik

Day 1: Split – Brac (cycle 17kms)

Day 1: Split – Omis – Makarska

Boarding starts from 11am and cabins are available from 12:30pm. Sail along the Dalmatian Coat to Makarska. (L)

Embarkation commences from 11am. Overnight on board in Dubrovnik. (D)

Embarkation commences from 11am. Sail to Milna in Brac. (L)

Embarkation commences from 11am. Sail along the Dalmatian Coast to Makarska, stopping in Omis. (L)

Day 2: Makarska – Mljet

Day 2: Dubrovnik – Korčula

Day 2: Brac (cycle 43kms)

Day 2: Makarska – Brac

After breakfast sail for Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Free time to explore. (B,L)

Cycle to Bol in Brac and witness the breath taking views while enjoying a swim. (B,D)

Stop at Brac, known for its unique beach at Bol. (B,L)

Day 3: Korčula – Scedro – Hvar

Day 3: Hvar (cycle 30kms)

Sail to the untouched island of Vis. (B,L)

Cruise along the Peljesac Peninsula and drop anchor at Mljet with free time to explore the National Park. (B,L)

Day 3: Mjlet – Dubrovnik

En route to Hvar stop on the island of Scedro for a swim. After lunch time to enjoy Hvar. (B,L)

Sail to the sunny island of Hvar. (B,D)

Sail to Dubrovnik to explore the old town and perhaps walk along its historic city walls. (B,L)

Day 4: Hvar – Tristenik

Cycle through the local villages on the island of Korčula before arriving into medieval Korčula town. (B,D)

Day 4: Dubrovnik – Sipan or Tristenik

Enjoy time in Trstenik, a harbor village on the south coast of Peljesac. (B,L)

Free time during the morning in Dubrovnik before setting sail for Sipan or Tristenik. (B,L)

Day 5: Tristenik – Mljet

Day 5: Sipan or Tristenik – Korčula

Sail to the island of Mljet for free time to visit the Salt Lakes in the National Park. (B,L)

Depart for Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, and enjoy a walking tour of this delightful town. (B,L)

Day 6: Mljet – Elaphiti Islands - Sipan

Day 6: Korčula – Hvar

Sail to the Elaphiti Islands including a stop at the biggest of the group, Sipan. (B,L)

Sail for the Pakleni Islands and continue to the lively island of Hvar with its renaissance architecture. (B,L)

Day 7: Sipan - Dubrovnik

Day 7: Hvar – Brac – Split Enjoy a swim at Bol on the island of Brac before heading back to Split. (B,L)

Day 8: Split

Day 4: Korčula (cycle 45kms) Day 5: Korčula – Mljet (cycle 15kms)

Day 6: Korčula – Mljet

Cycle through the famous wine growing area before heading to Orebic. Sail to Makarska, at the base of the 5500ft Biokovo mountain range or Baska Voda. (B,D)

Sail to the island of Mljet for free time to visit the Salt Lakes in the National Park. (B,L)

Day 7: Makarska – Omis – Split (cycle 12kms)

Sail to Dubrovnik with its famous city walls. Free time to explore this beautiful town. (B,L)

Disembarkation after breakfast. (B)

Day 8: Split

Disembarkation after breakfast. (B)

Saturdays from April 7 – October 20

Saturdays from April 8 – October 21

Clients are welcomed to leave their luggage on board from 11am, however, cabin will not be available until 12.30pm, 30 mins before departure.

Day 5: Hvar – Korčula

Day 6: Peljesac – Makarska (cycle 45kms)

Day 8: Dubrovnik

Departs from Dubrovnik (Route KL5)

Stop for a swim at the Pakleni islands. Continue to sunny Hvar with its cultural and historic sites. (B,L) Depart for Korčula, the town surrounded by medieval walls and the birthplace of Marco Polo. (B,L)

The bike tour travels from Omis, along the valley of the Cetina river, to Split. (B,D)

Departs from Split (Route KL2)

Day 4: Vis – Hvar

Sail to Mljet with its beautiful National Park. (B,L)

Enjoy the lovely scenery of the Adriatic coast en route to Dubrovnik. Free time to explore this amazing town.

Disembarkation after breakfast. (B)

Day 3: Brac – Vis

Day 7: Mljet – Dubrovnik Day 8: Dubrovnik

Disembarkation after breakfast. (B)

Departs from Split (Route KL2 Bike)

Operates from Split (Route KL7)

Saturdays from April 7,14,21,28 May 5,12,19,26 Sept 15,22,29 Oct 6,13

Sails Saturday June 30, August 25, Sept 1 Cruise also available in reverse from Dubrovnik to Split Jul 1, 8 and also September 8.

On certain days, lunch will be included instead of dinner. This will be reconfirmed whilst on the cruise. Clients are welcome to leave their luggage on board from 11am, however, cabins only available at 2.30pm.

Clients are welcome to leave their luggage on board from 11am, however, cabins will not be available until 2.30pm, 30 mins before departure.

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8 Day Adriatic Paradise Cruise

Split Omis Brac

Bol

Sails Saturday May 19 - Sept 29 from Split Makarska

Day 1: Split

Hvar

Embarkation commences at 2pm. Overnight is spent on board in Split. (D)

Hvar

Loviste Korcula Peljesac Korcula Pomena Polace Mljet

Olipa

Day 2: Split – Brac or Omis – Makarska

Dubrovnik

Morning at leisure in Split. Stop in Brac or Omis and continue to Makarska. (B,L)

Day 3: Makarska – Hvar or Loviste – Korčula

Stop in Hvar or Loviste and continue to Korčula. (B,L)

MS Marija Magdalena All cabins have A/C with private shower and toilet. Lower deck has double bed cabins. Main deck have twin and bunk bed cabins. 2 personal use towels are supplied for the week. l Tourist tax and entrance to National parks not included, approximately Euro14 to be paid locally. l Rates include breakfast and lunch. (Supplement applies for full board to include dinner). l Clients are welcome to leave their luggage on board from 11am, however, cabin is not available until 2.30pm.

Day 4: Korčula – Olipa – Dubrovnik Relax in Olipa. Arrive into Dubrovnik at approximately 4pm. (B,L)

Day 5: Dubrovnik – Elaphiti Islands – Mljet Swim stop at one of the Elaphiti Islands. Continue to Pomena on the island of Miljet. (B,L)

They loved it!

Everything was

fantastic... thanks

a million and they will be back!

”

Jane (Travelscene Maitland)

Day 6: Mljet – Scedro – Hvar

roatia

Swim stop in Scedro (weather permitting) and continue to Hvar. (B,L)

Day 7: Hvar – Brac – Split

Swimming opportunity in Brac en route to Split. (B,L) Hvar

Day 8: Split

Disembarkation after breakfast. End of services. (B)

Upper/Main Deck Cabin

Lower Deck Cabin

Per Person (Aud)

Twin

TRP

SGL

Twin

TRP

SGL

May 19-Jun 9 & Sep 29

806

666

1058

730

602

959

Jun 16-Jul 7 & Aug 25-Sept 22

954

822

1350

825

711

1169

Jul 14-Aug 18

1064

954

1613

921

825

1398

8 Day Dalmatian Highlights Cruise

Split

Brac

“

Sails Sunday May 20 - Sept 30 from Dubrovnik

Bol Hvar

Day 1: Dubrovnik

Hvar

Loviste Korcula Peljesac Korcula Pomena Polace Mljet

Embarkation commences at 2pm at Gruz Harbour. Overnight is spent on board in Dubrovnik. (D) Olipa Slano Dubrovnik

Day 2: Dubrovnik – Elaphiti Islands – Mljet Swim stop at Jakljan, one of the Elaphiti Islands. Continue to Pomena on the island of Miljet. (B,L)

Day 3: Mljet – Scedro – Hvar Swim stop in Scedro (weather permitting) and continue to Hvar. (B,L)

MS Nikola l All cabins have A/C with private shower and toilet. Lower, Main and Upper deck all have double and twin bed cabins. 2 personal use towels are supplied for the week. l Tourist tax and entrance to National parks not included, approximately Euro14 to be paid locally. l Rates include breakfast and lunch. (Supplement applies for full board to include dinner). l Clients are welcome to leave their luggage on board from 11am, however, cabin is not available until 2.30pm.

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Day 4: Hvar – Brac – Split Swimming opportunity on the island of Brac before continuing to Split. (B,L)

Day 5: Split – Loviste – Korčula

Stop in Loviste and continue to Korčula. (B,L)

Day 6: Korčula – Olipa – Slano

Swim stop in Olipa and continue to Slano. (B,L)

Day 7: Slano – Elaphiti Islands – Dubrovnik Stop at one of the Elaphiti Islands. Continue to Dubrovnik. (B,L)

Day 8: Dubrovnik

Disembarkation after breakfast. End of services. (B)

Upper/Main Deck Cabin

Lower Deck Cabin

Per Person (Aud)

Twin

TRP

SGL

Twin

TRP

SGL

May 20-Jun 10 & Sep 30

1064

889

1379

907

758

1174

Jun 17-Jul 8 & Aug 26-Sept 23

1160

1007

1618

988

858

1377

Jul 15-Aug 19

1255

1131

1876

1131

1019

1690

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Excursions Croatia

Something Different Leisure Groups & Special Interest Tours Something different, something special The opportunities are endless. A chance to explore the world of Harry Potter, the enchanting classical music at the Golden Music Hall in Vienna, a shopping weekend in Milan or Berlin’s summer carnival. The doors to all these worlds are open at Kompas.

From Zagreb From Zagreb to...

Duration HIGHLIGHTS (Including English speaking guide

Custom tours can be created for groups of travelers with a common interest. Use our plentiful knowledge & experience to assemble the best packages, high-quality service & a team of experts to accompany your group.

ALBANIA: Classic Albania

Albania

7 days

LG22

Balkan Highlights

Greece, Macedonia, Albania & Croatia

15 days

LG10

Austria & Slovenia

12 days

LG13

AUSTRIA: Gourmet Tour through the Jewels of Austria and Slovenia Slovenia & Austria’s Diversity at a Glance

Slovenia & Austria

10 days

LG16

Alpine-Tirol-Dolomite Tour

Austria, Slovenia & Italy

10 days

LG09

Bulgaria

8 days

LG39

Croatia

8 days

LG17

BULGARIA:

Opatija Riviera

full day

Enjoy all the benefits of its mild Mediterranean climate.

Dubrovnik

full day

Ancient coastal town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses.

Zagreb Costumed Sightseeing

half day

Experience the past and present of Zagreb.

Cycling Tour in Maksimir with Picnic

half day

Explore the green oasis of Zagreb by bike!

Zelina and Wine Tasting

half day

Picturesque region stand as evidence of flourishing trade in the past.

Wonders of Slovenia & Croatia

Slovenia & Croatia

13 days

LG18

Trakoscan Archery Tournament

half day

Find Robin Hood inside yourself.

From Blue Croatian Sea to Magnificent Rome

Croatia, Slovenia & Italy

15 days

LG12

The most attractive place of this kind in Croatia.

Balkan Highlights

Greece, Macedonia, Albania & Croatia

15 days

LG10

A picturesque small town with an ancient town core.

CZECH REPUBLIC:

Kumrovec and Gresna Gorica Samobor

half day

Please contact Beyond Slovenia on 1-300-55-75-01 for full details of these featured group itineraries.

The best of Bulgaria CROATIA: Croatian UNESCO Heritage Tour

Plitvice Lakes

full day

Experience a diversity and harmony of shapes and colours!

Bohemian Countryside

Czech Republic

9 days

LG01

The Castles of Hrvatsko Zagorje

half day

One of the richest regions in the whole of Croatia.

Pilgrimage Tour of Žech Republic

Czech Republic

7 days

LG02

Varazdin

half day

One of the most important tourist centres of the northern Croatia.

The Museum of Peasant Rebellion & Orsic Castle Podravina center of Naive Art

Experience the Middle Age past and participate in different games and tournaments. full day

Cathedral Sofia, Bulgaria

A unique tour of naive art in Podravina.

Cultural Heritage of South Moravia

Czech Republic

LG03

Golden Musical Highlights of Prague

Czech Republic

4 days

LG04

Winter Prague & Sumava

Czech Republic

8 days

LG05

HUNGARY: Hungary World Heritage

Tour Hungary

5 days

LG34

Miracle of south Hungary

Hungary

10 days

LG35

Austria, Slovenia & Italy

10 days

LG09

ITALY: Alpine-Tirol-Dolomite Tour

From Dubrovnik

Sicily

Italian Holiday with a Drop of Slovenia

Italy & Slovenia

9 days

LG14

From Blue Croatian Sea to Magnificent Rome

Croatia, Slovenia & Italy

15 days

LG12

A week in Sicily

Italy

7 days

LG28

The Art Circle Tour

Italy

8 days

LG36

Macedonia

5 days

LG29

MACEDONIA:

Dubrovnik to... Hrs HIGHLIGHTS (Including English speaking guide

Macedonian pearls

Tour of Dubrovnik

Morning walking tour – Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, 14C pharmacy, Dominican Monastery & cathedral.

Macedonian highlights

Macedonia

7 days

LG30

Island of Korčula

Birthplace of Marco Polo – cultural & historical monuments, treasury of Abbey, city Museum & Museum of Icons.

Balkan Highlights

Greece, Macedonia, Albania & Croatia

15 days

LG10

Mostar

Coastal drive – seaside resorts – river valleys – Turkish fortifications – Mostar – bazaars, mosques, Turkish house.

Romania

5 days

LG27

Serbia

7 days

LG15

Slovenia

8 days

LG11

ROMANIA: Dracula Tour

Medugorje – Place of Pilgrimage

Spirit of Medjugorje –mecca for Catholic pilgrims where Virgin Mary appeared to children. Catholic mass & Apparition Hill.

Three Islands Cruise

Cruise to three largest islands – Kolocep, Sipan & Lopud. Visit 15C church of St. Mary. Ruins of patrician summer residences

Secrets of Serbian Monasteries

Island of Mljet

Loveliest & most densely wooded island. National Park – visit two saltwater lakes. Boat trip to 12C Benedictine Monastery.

SLOVENIA:

Trsteno – Ston

Visit arboretum at Trsteno – exotic vegetation & plants. Botanical garden and oyster and mussel farm – winetasting

Slovenian Pearls for Golf Fanatics

Canoe Safari

River adventure to karst area in Herzegovina with experienced canoeists. Water safari + barbecue lunch, swimming in clear water.

Slovenia & Austria’s Diversity at a Glance

Slovenia & Austria

10 days

LG16

Village of Cilipi

Drive through fertile Konavale Valley to traditional village of Cilipi – attend Mass at St Nicolas’ church. Folklore performance.

Austria & Slovenia

12 days

LG13

Neretva River Delta

Delta of rich marshland with abundant flora & fauna. Cruise in small boats through canals & delta – visit ornithological exhibit.

Gourmet Tour through the Jewels of Austria and Slovenia

Konavoski Dvori

Day in idyllic natural setting of fertile valleys and traditional towns. Lunch at one of the best restaurants with local wines.

Italian Holiday with a Drop of Slovenia

Italy & Slovenia

9 days

LG14

Riviera Cruise

Sail to Lokrum, walk through dense pine forest, 11C Benedictine Monastery, town of Cavtat, Franciscan Monastery, Mausoleum.

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Macedonia

Bran Castle, Romania

SERBIA:

Wonders of Slovenia & Croatia

Slovenia & Croatia

13 days

LG18

From Blue Croatian Sea to Magnificent Rome

Croatia, Slovenia & Italy

15 days

LG12

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It is said that the Soča River stirs something deep inside people as it winds itself through the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. In WWI a fierce battle raged over its control, today it is free for everyone to enjoy. Learn about the struggles of war at the award winning Kobarid Museum, and enjoy this European Union acclaimed piece of Eden (European Destination of Excellence 2008).

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