PANORAMIC TRAVEL is a tour operator for South, Eastern and Central Europe which offers a wide range of tourist services to its partners from all over the world. Our speciality are bus tours at which we provide a complete service: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
coach transports and transfers hotel accommodation local guides for visits to tourist attractions lunches and dinners folklore appearances air tickets ferry & boat tickets and other desired services.
Our schedules can be tailored to the requests of our partners or based on our already established trips. Apart from tailor-made voyages for groups, we can also accommodate the requests by individual guests, or only take care of their lodgings, transfers or rent-a-car services. We have over 100 high-class coaches at our disposal that can bring our groups to all places in Europe. PANORAMIC TRAVEL has all the necessary licences for operating as a travel agent. Our guests are covered by an US$ 800,000 insurance in case of accidents, loss of passports, cancellations of planned schedules, costs of treatment in case of illness and for all other inconveniences that could occur during the trip. PANORAMIC TRAVEL is a member of the Association of Travel Agents of Slovenia (ZTAS) and the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA).
Capital city: Ljubljana population: 2 milions area: 20.273 km2 Currency: euro (EUR)
BLED - a memorable visit – a placid mirror lake with a romantic island, a fairy-tale castle high on a bluff, leafy lanes and a backdrop of snowtipped mountains LJUBLJANA liness of same time teristics
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BOHINJ - the natural beauty of high mountains, green forests, and beautiful mountain pastures and meadows, guarantee visitors a pleasant stay there LIPICA - The Lipica stud farm is famous as the original home of the Lipizzaner white horses, and is set in the wonderfully green Karst region of Slovenia POSTOJNA CAVE - take the train through the underground world of the largest cave in the Classic Karst and the most visited tourist cave in Europe to see magnificent caverns and glistening stalactite formations SKOCJAN CAVES - with the vastness of their underground halls and gorges, hold a special place among the seven thousand caves in Slovenia. Because of their unique natural features and cultural heritage they have been on the UNESCO world heritage list PIRAN - the town has preserved the medieval layout with narrow streets and compact houses, which rise in steps from the coastal lowland into the hills and give the whole area a typical Mediterranean look
PROSCIUTTO & TERAN WINE DEGUSTATION Visit of prosciutto factory in Slovenian karst kingdom of prosciutto & teran red wine - definitely the two things you can’t afford to miss during your stay in the Karst region! EXPERIENCE THE OLD CUSTOM OF BREAD MAKING! When your “bread creation” is done you are welcome to enjoy Slovenian traditional lunch. Guided visit of the Slovenian country house, show old Slovenian habits and customs. The image of a kind grandmother that caringly prepares a delicious meal will come to reality and will last in the visitor’s memory for a long time. JOIN SLOVENIAN TRADITIONAL VINTAGE You will not forget the vintage experience accompanied with music and welcome drink. Guests will help harvesting grapes, enjoy tasting delicious local specialties, wine and cider. At the end all of the guests will receive a gift – a bottle of wine. HONEY TASTING AND VISIT OF BEEHIVE IN BLED REGION Visit of Museum of Apiculture which displays an essential part of Slovenian history and culture – the rich tradition of beekeeping. In summer the behaviour of the honeybee can be watched live, too. We will meet with beekeeping expert who will tell us about beekeeping & honey production. We will visit beehive and try different flavor of honey.
RING A WISHING BELL IN A CHURCH ON BLED ISLAND
PHOTO SHOOTING FROM MT. VOGEL
FUNICULAR TO LJUBLJANA CASTLE
Capital ci ty population : Zagreb : 4,5 mill ions area: 56.5 42 Currency: kuna (HRK) DUBROVNIK - the city of a unique political and cultural history (the Dubrovnik Republic, the Statute from 1272), of world - famous cultural heritage and beauty (inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) - is one of the most attractive and famous cities of the Mediterranean. THE PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction, was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. Located roughly halfway between capital city Zagreb and Zadar on the coast, the lakes are definitely a must-see. OPATIJA - often called the Nice of the Adriatic, is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Croatia and a place with the longest tourist tradition on the eastern coast of the Adriatic. With the construction of the hotel, Opatija became an elite summer resort, also known by 12km - long promenade “Lungomare”. SPLIT - a city with a 1700-year old tradition, a variety of archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, among which the well - known Palace of Diocletian, inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List, certainly occupies a special position, and the warmth and offer of a modern Mediterranean city. ZAGREB – capital city, a big Croatian tourist centre, the city with a tradition of almost one thousand years celebrated in 1994 its 900th birthday. Zagreb is not only rich in cultural and historical monuments, museums and galleries; it also has a variety of modern shops, and offers good quality of diversified restaurants as well as sports and recreation facilities.
INVITATION TO PELJESAC VINTAGE - discover its dry wines, rich in texture and density It is not possible to visit Peljesac, Croatia’s second largest peninsula, and not to see the Peljesac vineyards and enjoy the pleasure of tasting top quality wines. Quality soil and Dalmatian sun allow the grapes to produce abundant grape bunches, traditionally used to make Croatia’s most renowned wines that originate from the Peljesac peninsula: “Dingac”, “Postup”, “Plavac” and “Peljesac”. That’s why we invite you to the vintage, the process of picking grapes and creating the finished product – wine. It is particularly enjoyable to drink it with homemade specialties, which you will experience on our Peljesac wine trail. MANDARIN HARVESTING - you can take gathered mandarins with you The Satsuma mandarin, a seedless sort of Japanese origin, was brought to the Neretva valley in 1963. The center of its production is the town of Opuzen and the mandarin plantations spread through the Neretva valley from south of Metkovic down to the sea. The plantations are two kilometers in width and about 24 kilometers in length. In the whole area of Neretva there are about 1,300,000 seedlings growing, expected to give a crop of approximately 70,000 tons of fruit in two or three years. BOAT CRUISE TO LOKRUM ISLAND AND VISIT OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN 1959 a Botanical Garden is founded on Lokrum where you can see special and endemic tropic and subtropical plants and other vegetation originating from Australia to South America. Today Lokrum is a Nature Reserve and a Special Forest Vegetation Reserve.
»LUNGO MARE« WALK ALONG OPATIJA
EVENING VISIT OF SOLAR CIRCLE »GREET ING TO THE SUN« AND SE A ORGAN IN ZADAR
TICA, NEXT LUNCH AT RESTAURANT NAU WITH LS, WAL TO DUBROVNIK CITY W BEAUTIFUL VIE
Capital city: Beograd population: 7,5 millions area: 77.453 km2 Currency: Serbian dinar (CSD)
BELGRADE - situated at the historic borders of eastern and western empires, Belgrade has been shaped by its history, each leaving traces as new generations continue to build and fight over this highly prized city. Unraveling the mystery and attraction of Belgrade means looking at this history, while enjoying and getting caught up in its passionate demeanor. NOVI SAD - the people of Novi Sad are intensely proud of their city, and with good reason. Often compared to Belgrade, it has a similar charm, culture, and night-life to the capital, but on a smaller, more personal scale. For those who appreciate art, music, food and fun, but prefer a laid back city that is less frenetic than Belgrade (which has been called the city that sleeps less than New York!). NIS - for philosophers and romantics, Nis is a great place to relax and enjoy the Balkan urban experience. Dress up for evening korso down Ovrenoviceva, the main shopping street. Grab a coffee at a 15th century hammam, now a restaurant, at the Nis Fortress. Or brush up on your Balkan history at one of the many historical monuments, museums and archeological sites - Cela Kula, the Mediana and Cegar. VRNJACKA BANJA - the Vrnjacka spa is the largest contemporary health spa resort in Serbia and is an attractive centre for both holidays and recreation set at the foot of Mt.Goc. Its stunning location provides a unique microclimate, which has led to the development of lush landscaped grounds providing an oasis of tranquillity and beauty for guests to enjoy and relax. KOPAONIK - the largest mountain range in Serbia, stretching over 80 kilometers at its base and up over 2000 meters at its peak, is home to the country’s top winter resort.
ENJOY THE OBEDSKA BARA NATURE RESERVE It lies along a stretch of the Sava River near Belgrade. Here, in one of the oldest protected natural resources in the world, established in 1874, you can find a series of lakes, ponds, swamps, forests and meadows. Some 220 species of birds, 50 species of mammals, 13 species of amphibians, 11 species of reptiles, 16 species of fish, 180 species of fungi, 500 species of plants and 50 species of moss have been discovered in the habitat on the ancient Pannonian Basin. Obedska Bara is on the UNESCO world list of significant wetland habitats as well as on the being recognized by the IBA for its significance as a bird sanctuary. VISIT THE ETHNO VILLAGE OF DRVENGRAD, A FULLY CONSTRUCTED NEW WOODEN VILLAGE THAT WAS THE CREATION OF WORLD-FAMOUS SERBIAN FILM DIRECTOR EMIR KUSTURICA While shooting one of his movies in the area, Kusturica noticed that although rain in the area lasted for days on end, one hilltop in the distance was nearly always in sunshine. He decided to build a village there that typified 19th century life on the mountains of Zlatibor and Tara. The village has several original and reconstructed cottages, a cinema, library, art gallery and shops. JOIN OPEN AIR MUSIC FESTIVALS Join 150.000 of friends at EXIT, one of Europe’s biggest open air festivals – ten stages and some of the world’s best acts all under breathtaking backdrop of medieval fortress (Novi Sad). Forget the world at GUCA, a raucous festival of Roma trumpet music. In Serbia, there’s always a reason to celebrate.
PHOTO SHOOTING IN “TARA NATIONAL PARK”
EXPERIENCE OF MAGI CAL WILDERNESS OF FORE ST AND STEPPE GROWS ON THE LARGEST SYSTEM OF SAND DUNES IN EUROPE – “DELIBATSKA PESCAR A”
DARLIJA BOEGRAD - LUNCH AT SKA NG THE ALO G PIN SHO STREET AND PEDESTRIAN STREET KNEZ MIHAILOVA
Capital city: Sarajevo population: 4 millions area: 56.542 km2 Currency: convertible mark (BAM)
SARAJEVO - where even strangers can feel at home. Neither geographically expansive nor characterised by large buildings, the city retains a particular, arresting charm with its abundance of busy café’s and abiding tradition of hospitality. Sarajevo’s Bascarsija (Old Town) - The Old Town ‘Bascarsija’ may be hard to pronounce but it is certainly one of the most impressive and charming market centres in the country. Bascarsija has been a trading and meeting place since the 15th century as caravans from Asia minor, Dubrovnik and the west met here to trade their wares. MOSTAR - beautiful medieval town, set in the valley of the Neretva River. The Old Mostar Bridge (Stari Most) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist destination. It was completed in 1566 after nine years of planning and building. The bridge was destroyed as a result of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1993, but was reconstructed and reopened in 2004. The cobbled old town, called Kujundziluk, stretches down both sides of The Old Bridge and is filled with small shops selling carpets, jewellery, traditional garments, scarves and pipes.
MEDZUGORJE - In 1981 six teenagers were playing in the hills between the villages of Medjugorje and Bijakovici. It was there where the Mother Mary appeared to them and spoke to them. Since then it is estimated that over 15 million people have visited that tiny place. Regardless of one’s believes it is an interesting story. NEUM - Although its only a tiny strip of the gorgeous Adriatic, Neum has become a major seaside resort. Ideally located between Split and Dubrovnik and just a short distance to Mostar and Medugorje, Neum is an inexpensive holiday spot for fun and the sun. SUTJESKA NATIONAL PARK - Sutjeska is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s oldest parks. It is famous for the Partisan victory over the Germans in WW II and there are large stone monuments commemorating the event. It hosts one of the last two remaining primeval forests in Europe, called Perucica. Skakavac waterfall can be seen from the look-out point – this seventy five metre plus waterfall is dwarfed by the massive blanket of green trees that cover the valley.
HUTOVO BLATO – FOR BIRDWATCHING, FLOWER WATCHING! (7 km from Capljina, Capljina – Mostar 33 km) Hutovo blato Bird Reserve is marshland, the largest of its kind in this part of Europe, in terms of both size and diversity. It is home to over 240 types of migratory birds and dozens that make their permanent home there. There are many freshwater fish (trout, carp, sunfish, grey mullet), wild ducks, geese, coots, hawks, herons, pheasants and wild boras. The International Council for Bird Protection placed Hutovo Blato on the list of important bird habitats. WATER CIRO (aquatic “choo - choo” train) Between Visegrad and Gorazde, east part of Bosnia. With the construction of a high dam near Visegrad, the old railway that connected east Bosnia to Sarajevo was flooded. Local residents got the idea to bring this old communications route to function somehow, so they proposed to the EU the idea of an aquatic choo – choo train. They managed to build a brand new boat in the form of train which now offers tourists fantastic ride throughout these amazing canyon lands. Ramps and docks were set up along the entire route, where is possible to stop for coffee, lunch, fishing, swimming or enjoy in the fish meal on the boat. VISIT TRAVNIK (90 km from Sarajevo) Travnik is also called European Istanbul. Cafes and restaurants line the crystal clear stream that runs through the middle of this favourite gathering spot. The folks from Travnik claim that they have the best cevapi in the country. Freshwater trout is also a specialty as is tucana café (hand ground coffee) from Lutvina’s Kahva.
E VISIT ONE OF TH IN S AR LL WINE CE MEDZUGORJE OR MOSTAR AND TRY RLD SOME OF THE WO S NE WI KNOWN
LUNCHEON IN SPITE HOUSE (INAT KUCA), SUPERIOR RESTAURANT WITH TRADITIONAL BOSNIAN DISHES
PHOTO STOP: KRAVICA WATERFALLS
(about 35 km from Mostar)
Capital city: Podgorica population: 0,7 million area: 13.812 km2 Currency: euro (EUR)
BUDVA - Legend says that Budva was founded by Cadmo, son of the Phoenician King Agenon, after he was expelled from Thebes. This town is considered one of the oldest on the Adriatic. The openair stage under the open sky is located inside the walls, which offer the visitor numerous spectacles in terms of: promotion of literary works, concerts and exhibitions. Budva is today a town of theatre, festivals, holidays, beautiful hotels and beaches...Many people call it the tourist capital of Montenegro because of the many things on offer, the wonderful Riviera and exclusive hotels and restaurants. KOTOR - Kotor is just one of the beautiful coastal towns surrounded by the big mountains that hang over the Mediterranean richness and the Boka Kotorska Bay, the southernmost fjord in Europe, which has been celebrated in song so many times and whose coasts bear witness to the tempestuous history and centuries-old civilization and multicultural interweaving. PODGORICA - a capital located at the crossroads of important European, historical and cultural routes, with its people very open and warm-hearted. Podgorica is a mixture of old and new, traditional and modern. Authentically architecture will transport you back to old times and customs.
THE DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK created in 1952, includes the massif of Durmitor, the canyons of Tara, Sušica and Draga rivers and the higher part of the canyon plateau Komarnica, covering the area of 390 km². It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980. A part of the National park Durmitor is also the river Tara River Canyon, 80 km long and 1,300 m deep, second largest in the world, just behind Grand Canyon in Arizona. CETINJE - The city nestles on a small Karst plain surrounded by limestone mountains, including Mt. Lovcen, the Black Mountain from which Montenegro gets its name. Cetinje is also famous for its museums. Museums in Cetinje are: Museum of the Cetinje Monastery, State Museum, “Petar Petrovic Njegoš” Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Electric Industry Museum, History Museum and Art Museum.
THE TARA RIVER CANYON – BREATHTAKING RAFTING! Narrow passes and rapids, abysses and steep banks are this canyon’s characteristics and make it irresistible for everybody seeking adventures. Rafting and floating on the Tara belong to those attractions that turn high spirits into top fun. The canyon is 82 km long and its bottom is in a depth of 1,300 m in some places. VISIT THE LAST HABITAT OF PELICANS AND THE BIGGEST BIRD REFUGE IN EUROPE – LAKE SKADAR Numerous monasteries, churches and fortifications from the distant past remained as traces of the past. Owing to, first of all, the preservation of the ecosystem and inaccessibility to some parts of the Lake, especially along its north swamp coast, Skadar Lake is a ”birds’ paradise“ for almost 280 bird species, out of which the greatest number is rare and endangered. In Europe, the rare Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) has become the symbol of the Lake and Skadar Lake National Park. Lake Skadar was registered on the World List of Wetlands of International Significance in 1995.
IC ENJOY SWIMMING IN ADRIAT EGRO TEN MON SEA AND BEAUTIFUL TS, CER CON D GOO BEACHES VISIT THEATRE SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS, LITERARY EVENTS OR FILMS DURING PODGORICA’S CULTULAR SUMMER EVENTS
TASTE LAMB MEAT UN DER SAC, PIVSKI KA JMAK A SPECIAL MILK CREA M FROM PIVA), CLEA R FISH SOUP AND BOILED FISH, FR IED CARP AND SMOKED BLEAK
Dubrovnik old town, Croatia
Emerald green Soca river, Slovenia
Ljubljana, capital city of Slovenia, in Christmas time
Alpine village in Julian Alps, Slovenia
Capital city: Skopje population: 2 millions area: 25.713 km2 Currency: makedonski denar (MKD)
SKOPJE –in its 2,500 years of existence, Macedonia’s welcoming capital city has had many different incarnations. All of them – from Roman to Byzantine, from Ottoman to Yugoslav – have left indelible traces on the city, as is evidenced by Skopje’s varied architecture and its mix of cultures. OHRID - immortal Ohrid – a kingdom of light and water, a repository of ancient ruins from Macedonia’s earlier kingdoms – is the sublime lakeside town that for many represents the culmination of the Macedonian experience. The uniqueness of Ohrid’s lake and historical architecture has been attested by UNESCO, which honored the town with an official designation as one of the few places on the cultural institution’s “World Inheritance” list. BITOLA - Macedonia’s second city, Bitola is a grand old town that still bears the marks of its turn-of-the-century importance as a center for diplomacy – while also exemplifying the country’s time-honored cafe culture. The many cafes lining the city’s pedestrian main street (the Sirok Sokak) provide endless see-and-be-seen opportunities for Bitola’s fashionable youth. KRUSEVO - is a living museum, famous for its traditional architecture, cultural sites, and legacy as the site of the great 1903 Ilinden uprising against Ottoman domination. Krusevo is also one of Macedonia’s prime winter sports destinations. MAVROVO - the ski resort on Bistra Mountain is a real paradise for skiers where the snow and the woodsare the part of wild nature. Rich in natural resources, traced mountain recreational paths, traced mountain-bike paths, Mavrovo and its National Park is the most organized ski center in Macedonia.
VISIT MAVROVO NATIONAL PARK The largest artificial lake in Macedonia is part of Mavrovo National Park. Due to its elevation (over 1,000 meters, or 3,000 feet), this mountain lake sometimes freezes over in winter. Abundant with the famous trout, Lake Mavrovo also makes for an excellent swimming and boating spot in the summer months. An additional point of interest is the half-submerged church in the middle of the lake. BOAT- RIDE THROUGH THE CANYON OF THE MATKA LAKE The Matka canyon is located in the lower course of river Treska. With its geological, geomorphologic and hydrological characteristics, and the flora and fauna, it is an exceptional object of nature. The most fascinating is the exclusively great number of various kinds of butterfly species, 84 of which can be found there and nowhere else on the Balkans. THE WINE CARNIVAL Located in the heart of Macedonia’s wine country, the farming town of Kavadarci is famous for its high-quality grapes and Tikves wines, popular both at home and on the wider world market. Every year at the beginning of September a wine carnival is held in Kavadarci. The carnival parade culminates with an event called ”Tikveski grozdober,” which is a must-see event if you want to taste the great Macedonian wines and party all day long.
A BOAT EXCURSION FROM OHRID TO ST. NAUM
TRY MACEDONIAN NATIONAL FOOD – TAVCE GRAVCE
(butter beans stewed in an earthenware pot)
ASTONISHING VIEW FROM THE MOUNTAIN GALICICA THAT SEPARATES THE TWO LAKE IN OHRID REGION – THE OHRID LAKE AND THE PRESPA LAKE
Capital city: Pristina population: 2,1 millions area: 10.908 km2 Currency: euro (EUR)
PRISTINA - the area of Prishtina has a long history, in its vanity archaeological discoveries have been found which date back to the early neolithical ages. The most popular localities of Prishtina are Kurrizi (The Spine) in the Dardania quarter and Qafa (The Neck) near the center of the city, which feature many shops, cafĂŠs and hangouts, opened in tunnels built within residential buildings. PRIZREN - a town with around 70,000 inhabitants, and it is a true open air museum, one of the most beautiful towns of Kosovo. It is situated on the slopes of the Sharr Mountains and on the banks of the river Bistrica. Thanks to its preserved architecture, this town with houses built under the Kalaja is a special curiosity.
GJAKOVA - There are insufficient funds to reconstruct the postwar damaged cultural in heritage. Most of the old Architecture has been destroyed during the war in 1990’s. Since the city is not that big, best way to get to see it is by walking! PEJA - Located at the foot of the impressive Accursed Mountains the city has been ruled by different dominating powers throughout history, giving it a diverse cultural character. The Orthodox influence has resulted in the construction of impressive religious sites and monasteries.
VISIT MARBLE CAVE, THE ONLY SHOW CAVE IN KOSOVO The cave is made up of marble cliffs formed by the metamorphosis of limestone, a very rare phenomenon. Massive pillars are predominant in the halls while the ceiling is covered with stalactites. Many pillars reach heights of up to 5 meters and they are covered with spikes, which is a special oddity of the cave. Ornaments are in different colours, ranging from aragonite white crystal to red, with all shades in between these two contrasting colours. PRIZREN WEEKLY MARKET Every Wednesday on streets of Prizren weekly market attracts villagers from all around the region. You will find here rural produce, items that reveal the distinct tastes of Albanian culture: small hand drums and other instruments painted with Albanian eagle, posters of Mecca, Muslim women’s baggy trousers, hand-painted cribs, the white felt skullcaps of the Gheg Albanians, etc. GAZI MEHMED PASHA HAMMAM The monument is situated in the centre of the city of Pristina. It is part of the Complex of Gazi Mehmed Pasha, including also the mosque, turbet and maddrasa. The hammam is made up of two parts: one part is for men and the other one for women. The men’s gallery in its centre has a fountain and sofas to drink coffee and tea. The floor is made of stone slabs. The walls and floor are heated. The Hammam of Gazi Mehmed combines autochthonous architecture with oriental influence.
DON’T LEFT KOSOVO WITHOUT TASTING A TURKISH COFFEE (TURSKA KAFA) AND RAKIJA (SPIRIT USUALLY MADE FROM GRAPES) EAT BAKLAVA A MEDITERRANEAN DES SERT MADE WITH PHYLLO DOUGH, NUTS, BUTTER , AND SUGAR, ON STREETS OF PRISTINA
Capital city: Tirana population: 3,5 millions area: 28.748 km2 Currency: lek (ALL)
TIRANA – Tourists usually find Tirana a beautiful and charming city, with a lively night life. There are many excellent, inexpensive restaurants in Tirana serving all kinds of food. Tirana also features many historical buildings, and a strange sensation of the meeting between Europe and the Orient. BERAT – Much of the city is built on terraces in the steep hills overlooking the Osum. Its innumerable monuments and beautiful and characteristic architecture of its houses have proclaimed Berat a museum town. KRUJA – The historic town of Kruja is located 32 km northwest of Tirana. It rises 560m above sea level, on the slopes of Sari -Salltiku mountain. It provides to the visitors the great view of majestic landscape and a rich collection of historical and cultural objects.
GJIROKASTRA – Gjirokastra was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2005. The type of architecture found there is particular to that area – because of hundreds of Ottoman-style tower houses with distinctive stone roofs, wooden balconies and whitewashed stone walls Gjirokastra is known by many as the “Stone City.” SARANDA – Located on the shores of Ionian sea, in front of Greek island of Corfu, it is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and warm sea waters. Due to its location and warm weather it is one of the most attractive tourist town in Albanian Riviera, also known as “the city of honeymonners”. BUTRINT – Butrint is an Ancient Greek city and an archeological site close to Saranda city. It’s believed that Butrint was founded by Greeks from Corfu the 7th century BC. Remains of Butrint were included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1992.
VISIT OF NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL Traditional Albanian folk dance is very important in Albanian culture, it features themes of honor, loyalty, bravery and love. Albania has a rich folklore and every region has a characteristic dance. Every five years there is a National Folk Festival in Gjirokastra where dancers and musicians come together. SEE THE ALBANIA’S SMALL TREASURE & GEOLOGICAL PHENOMENON – THE BLUE EYE NATURAL SPRING Visit of the magical place of “Blue Eye” spring (in Albanian “Syri i Kalter”), only 18 km northeast of Saranda. At this beautiful spot, shaded by centuries old oak trees, a twelve headed dragon, according to the legend, jeausly guarded and held back the spring waters from the villagers. Consequently, pagan rituals were carried out by sacrificing young voluptuous maidens to the gods of the same waters. EXPLORE BAZAAR - ALBANIAN TRADITIONAL OPEN MARKET Almost all over Albania, particularly in Tirana and in the traditional bazaar of Kruja, tourists can buy a variety of souvenirs and handicrafts items. You can buy carpets, figurines, silver and copper articles, woodcarvings, ceramics and an assortment of needlework. Very typical articles are the pipes, musical instruments such as cifteli and sharki, and embroidery and tablecloths with traditonal motifs. TAKE A SPECTACULAR BOAT TRIP ON KOMANI LAKE There is a huge artificial Komani lake in northern part of Albania. The ferry trip along this lake is an outstanding experience. The emerald green lake is narrow and twisting, and it stretches along the bed of river Drini that turned into a lake after the construction of the dam in the 80-ies. The vertical cliffs on both sides create a spectacular landscape that might make many think about the Norwegian fjords.
EXPERIENCE RIDE WITH CABLE CAR TO DAJTI MOUNTAIN ENJOY ALBANIAN TRADITIONAL DISHES WITH FOLKLORE SHOW IN TRADITIONAL LOCAL RESTAURAN T
EE AND TAKE A RELAXING COFF FROM ENJOY BEAUTIFUL VIEW LEKURESI CASTLE
Capital city: Rome population: 59,5 millions area: 301.338 km2 Currency: euro (EUR)
VENICE - perhaps no other city in the world has inspired the many superlatives heaped upon Venice by writers and travellers through the centuries. Venice is built on 117 small islands and has some 150 canals and 409 bridges.
NAPLES - no other city in Italy arouses such passion and it’s rare to meet an Italian indifferent to the subject. But this adds to the city’s distinct edge, to the vibrant sense of self that is disarmingly infectious and utterly irresistible. The fact is, Naples is fun.
TRIESTE - the port of Trieste, capital of the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, lies on the Gulf of Trieste, framed by the precipitous slopes of a limestone plateau, in the northeast corner of the Adriatic.
VERONA - is Italy’s one of the most beautiful cities. Known as piccola Roma (little Rome) for its importance in imperial days, its truly golden era came during the 13th and 14th centuries under the Scaligeri family (Della Scala family). The period was noted for the savage family feuding of which Shakespeare wrote in his play.
VISIT CAPRI & BLUE CAVE Features of the island are the Marina Piccola (Small Harbor), the Belvedere of Tragara, which is a high panoramic promenade lined with villas, the limestone masses called Sea Stacks that stand out of the sea, Anacapri, the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), and the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas. The Blue Grotto is a noted sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri. Sunlight, passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater, creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern. It becomes the emblem of the island of Capri. TRAVEL TO THE PAST – ALBEROBELLO & MATERA UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE The trulli capital of the world, Alberobello is becoming something of a theme park these days, virtually entirely given over tourism. There are not many sights as such in town; it’s more a case of walking around and admiring the eccentricity of it all. Matera is absolutely unique. In no other city do you come face to face with such powerful images of Italy’s lost peasant culture. Today a Unesco Heritage Site, the sassi (stone houses) were home to more than half of Matera’s populace until well after World War II. People and animals slept together. VOLCANO & LOST CITY - MT. VESUVIUS & POMPEII Pompeii is a ruined and partially buried Roman town-city near modern Naples. It was destroyed, and completely buried, during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mt Vesuvius. The volcano collapsed higher roof-lines and buried Pompeii under many meters of ash and pumice, and it was lost for nearly 1700 years. Today, it is both one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This legendary volcano dominates the landscape, looming ominously over Naples and its environs.
SHOPING IN FLORENCE – THERE YOU’LL FIND LEATHER GOODS, E PAPER GOODS, JEWELLRY, NIC DUC PRO SOUVENIRS AND ART TIONS, A NUMBER OF OPEN AIR MARKETS SELLING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND ANTIQUES
TASTE ORIGINAL ITAL IAN PIZZA, KNOWN AS A PART OF ITALIAN COUSINE
GONDOLA RIDE IS THE IC QUINTESSENCE OF ROMANT VENICE
Capital city: Vienna population: 8,2 millions area: 83.871 km2 Currency: euro (EUR)
VIENNA - Austria’s legendary capital city - lives in the imagination as the city of Strauss waltzes, the Danube River, Art Nouveau, Sigmund Freud, prancing white Lipizzaner horses, elegant cafés and fine restaurants. Combine this with stunning architecture, all kinds of music, and some of Europe’s finest museums and you’ll discover a lively, attractive city that boasts something for everyone. SALZBURG - is a city of astonishing beauty. The breathtaking sight of the Baroque spires of the old town, overlooked by the Festung Hohensalzburg, is quite unforgettable. It is no surprise that UNESCO has named the old town one of its World Cultural Heritage Sites. Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART, and his influence can be seen everywhere. INNSBRUCK - the capital of the Tirol and the most popular Austrian holiday destination, the city of Innsbruck lies at the very heart of the Austrian Alps. Innsbruck’s Old Town is a small area of sturdy medieval houses, many attractively painted in pastel colours and supported by sloping earthquake buttresses.
WOERTHERSEE - is the largest Caryntian lake. The lake situated 2 km western from the Klagenfurt (Celovec). The lake is ~19,5 km long in the direction east-west and 1 km wide. The most beautiful panoramic vista to the lake is from the rising Horse (Pyramidenkogel). The tourist attraction and the historical site is Otok (Maria Wörth). GRAZ - the old town was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999 due to the harmonious co-existence of typical buildings from different epochs and in different architectural styles. Being situated in a cultural borderland between Central Europe, Italy and the Balkan States, Graz absorbed various influences from the neighbouring regions and thus received its exceptional townscape.
TAKE A DANUBE RIVER BOAT CRUISE FROM KREMS TO MELK There is no better way to see the province of Lower Austria in all its glory than from the perspective of the Danube valley, so take one of the many boat tours on offer to enjoy the scenic Wachau section, from Melk and Krems. This section is flanked by gorgeous vineyards, wine-producing villages, forested slopes and hundreds of magnificent, lofty fortresses. VISIT OPEN AIR MUSEUM PETRONELL (the Archaeological Park Carnuntum is only 40 km east of Vienna) Special attractions include numerous reconstructed Roman buildings which allow a glimpse of Roman citizens’ everyday life. The highlights of your tour will be the house of Lucius, a cloth merchant from Carnuntum, as well as the villa urbana, where you can enjoy a brief rest in the shade of its columned hall. The Roman gardens – a relaxing oasis full of blooms and fragrances – are also particularly attractive THE AMETHYST WORLD MAISSAU - The largest opencast amethyst vein in the world. This extraordinary world that revolves around a unique amethyst deposit offers you an experience you won’t forget. Go and view the amethyst tunnel, dig out your own personal amethyst, learn everything about the history and origin of the amethyst and feel its power. The worldwide rarity - the Maissau vein amethyst - is the highlight of Amethyst World Maissau
A DRIVE OVER THE GROSSGLOCKNER HIGH ALPINE ROAD - ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC AND DRAMATIC ROUTES IN THE ALPS
TASTE SACHER CAKE IN VIENNA
JOIN OPERA FESTIVAL IN SALZBURG – TOWN OF MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE
Capital city: Budapest population: 10 millions area: 93.030 km2 Currency: forint (HUF) BUDAPEST - Hungary’s two-million inhabitant capital, is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe by the visitors who come here from all over the world. Two underlying aspects of its beauty are its natural amphitheatr-like setting on the one hand, the Pest basin, and on the other, the embrace of the Buda peaks, which encircle the Castle Hill (Várhegy) in a horseshoe-shaped formation. The curve of the horseshoe begins at the Three Border Hill (Hármashatárhegy), attaining its highest point at John Hill (János hegy), 529 m and, bending backwards, ends with the Gellért Hill. Differing but uniquely beguiling views of Budapest may be obtained from all three hills, set against the tranquil image of the winding Danube and in keeping with the Danube’s flow and breadth bridges of rare technical in
DEBRECEN - the second most populated Hungarian town was twice capital of Hungary in in history: first in 1849 during the revolution and war of independence, secondly during the Second World War. Debrecen also called “The Calvinist Rome”, because the inhabitants converted to the new faith in the 16th century, and the town became the centre of Calvinism. The symbolic pride of Debrecen, the Reformed Great Church, is not only a religious monument, but also a reminder of several important events of Hungarian history. The dethronement of the Habsburg dynasty was declared within its walls in 1849. Recently, John Paul II visited the Big Church as if to make amends to the Reformed church preachers condemned to the galleys. PECS - which the Romans called Sopianae, was a significant centre of early Christianity: the 4th century “necropolis” consisting of 16 graves was acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000. KECKSKEMET - the apricot brandy of Kecskemet, the art nouveau buildings decorated with /Zsolnay/ ceramics, the “Kodaly Institute” are its must-sees and make it a famous town, the “Hiros Varos” (Known Town). The Decorated Palace, covered with flower motifs in various colors, is a significant Hungarian art nouveau creation.
MISKOLCTAPOLCA – THE WORLD FAMOUS CAVE BATH IS A MUST SEE ATTRACTION You can swim deep into the hills through the tunnels and caves which filled with thermal water. All the cave bath are fully renovated in the recent years, offers you not only thermal water, but sauna, massage, medical treatments and children playground and pool as well as newly built water attractions for adults. If you done with the swimming or massage, you can take long walks in the forest of Bukk, even you can walk through the hills to Lillafured. VISIT OF HOLLOKO VILLAGE - part of the World’s cultural and natural heritage The most meaningful living Village Museum of Central Europe has been set up here, using more than 50 peasant houses. The old village got on the list of UNESCO Cultural World Heritage in 1987. The old village of Holloko is not a museum. All houses are inhabited or have their own functions; different museums and exhibitions accommodation in varied categories take place in old Palots houses. LAKE BALATON - THE “HUNGARIAN SEA” Offers nice, warm water, bicycle riding and hunting opportunities, good tasty wines, rural heritage sites and amazing natural surrounding. The beauty and the thousand appearances of Balaton captivate both the curious tourists and the natives. Hike in the shadowy woods of the gentle slopes of the hills among ancient castles and ruins of churches!
TASTE GOULASH, FISH SOUP, CHICKEN PAPRIKA, GRILLED PIKE–PERCH, TROUTH WITH ALMOND, SALAMI (SPICY SAUSAGE) VISIT ONE OF THE WINE CELLARS IN TOKAJ
TAKE A EVENING CRUISE ON THE DANUBE
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