Highlights of Croatia Bosnia and Slovenia

Highlights of Croatia Bosnia and Slovenia

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Highlights of Croatia Bosnia and Slovenia

9 Days Starting in Zagreb, Croatia and ending in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Visiting: Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Ljubljana

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur557

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 35

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1889

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Croatia, Bosnia, and Slovenia with our "Highlights of Croatia Bosnia and Slovenia" tour. Begin in Zagreb, exploring its historic architecture and museums, before heading to Sarajevo to marvel at its mosques and bazaars. Experience the charm of Dubrovnik's Old Town and the natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Enjoy a boat ride on Bled Lake and visit the monastery on its islet. Discover the urban allure of Ljubljana, the Jajce Waterfall, and the Postojna Caves. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, with guided city tours and superior twin-sharing accommodation, including daily breakfast and dinners.

Highlights

  • Visit Zagreb, the Croatian capital known for its distinguishable architecture and historic museums

  • Travel to Sarajevo to see the extraordinary mosques, madrassas, and bazaars in the Bosnian capital

  • Bask in the beauty of the Adriatic Sea with a trip to Dubrovnik, known for its charming Old Town

  • Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, a forest reserve in Central Croatia, and a World Heritage Site

  • Enjoy a breathtaking boat ride on Bled Lake and visit the monastery on the islet in the Julian Alps

  • Visit Ljubljana, the largest city in Slovenia filled with urban design, museums, cafes, and boutiques

  • Discover the Jajce Waterfall in Jajce, Bosnia

  • Tour the Postojna Caves in Slovenia

Itinerary

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Day 1: Zagreb Arrival (-/-/D)

Location: Zagreb

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Croatia! Upon arrival at Zagreb International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. After check-in, you will have some time to relax at the hotel. After lunch, you will meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour around the city. You will get the opportunity to see Zagrebs two hills, the upper town, and the new neighborhoods in the Croatian capital. You will be provided with dinner at the end of the day.


Overnight in Zagreb

Day 2: Zagreb – Banja Luka – Sarajevo (B/-/D)

Location: Sarajevo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning after breakfast, depart from your hotel in the morning to travel across the border into Bosnia. The border area still shows sad memories of the conflict that took place in the 1990s. Then you will cross the Serb-majority Bosnia. The first stop will be Banja Luka as you will have time to walk through the capital of the autonomous entity of the Srpska Republika, the second largest city in Bosnia after Sarajevo, with its fortress and orthodox cathedral. Then, departure to Jajce, perhaps the most beautiful town in Bosnia, with its cultural mix, its mosque, its fortress and its impressive waterfall. Time for a walk and lunch. After lunch, resume your trip to Sarajevo, where you will arrive by mid-afternoon. A sightseeing tour with a local guide will be arranged around this highly Turk-influenced city. Discover the musks, madras¬sas, and bustling bazaars. Dinner will be included in the evening.


Overnight in Sarajevo

Day 3: Sarajevo – Mostar – Dubrovnik (B/-/D)

Location: Sarajevo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning, you will embark on a sightseeing tour with a local guide in Sarajevo, a fascinating city known as the \"Jerusalem of Europe\" due to the coexistence of several religions. Mosques, churches and synagogues reflect the religious diversity of the area. You will observe the significant Ottoman influence in its old town, with its grand mosque of over 500 years old and its beautiful fountain. After the visit, you will continue your journey through an area of pure beauty, Mostar, with its wonderful historic center and its stone bridge that separates the Orthodox, Muslim and Catholic communities. There will be time for lunch and a stroll through the city. You will then proceed to Croatia, where border procedures may be lengthy. Finally, you will arrive in Dubrovnik at the end of the day.


Overnight in Dubrovnik

Day 4: Dubrovnik (B/-/D)

Location: Dubrovnik

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning, you will go on a panoramic tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, surrounded by stone walls, and bathed by the Adriatic Sea. Its intact historic center is a jewel of world architectural heritage. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery with the oldest pharmacy in Europe and the Dubrovnik Ca¬thedral. You will head on a cable car ride which offers fantastic views of the city and the neighboring islands. The afternoon will be free for leisure to explore this breathtaking region. You will return to your hotel at the end of the afternoon. Dinner will be included in the evening.


Overnight in Dubrovnik

Day 5: Dubrovnik - Ston – Split (B/-/D)

Location: Split

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you set off in the morning, traveling along the Croatian coastline, which displays amazing seascapes and islands. En route, you will make a stop in Ston, a picturesque town that boasts one of the longest walls in the world. You continue amidst pleasant landscapes, where the great Peljeski Bridge crossing the sea stands out. You will arrive in Split in the afternoon. The tour includes a visit with a local guide and admission to Diocletians Palace. You will explore this immense palace from Roman times, its labyrinth of streets, and views over the sea. The evening will be free at leisure — but dinner will be included.


Overnight in Split

Day 6: Split – Plitvice – Opatija (B/-/D)

Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today after breakfast, you will explore the interior region of Croatia, passing through the beautiful hilly landscapes until you arrive in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your entry into the park will be included (with access to the lakes boats or trains), where you will see the gorgeous lakes and waterfalls. You will be able to trek along the trails and head on the boats that sail through the waters of the lake. After lunch, you will travel back to the coast towards Northern Croatia. Upon arrival in Opatija, you will be directed to your hotel. Dinner will be included in the hotel.


Overnight in Opatija



Note: In exceptional circumstances, either for weather-related reasons or due to a high density of tourists, it might not be possible or advisable to use the train, nor the boat in Plitvice.

Day 7: Opatija – Postjona – Bled – Ljubljana (B/-/D)

Location: Ljubljana

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning after breakfast, you will pass the border as you travel towards Slovenia, and visit Postojna, one of the biggest cave sites in the world. After this, you will explore Bled, a gorgeous post¬card town situated on the shores of a lake. In the middle, there is an islet where the bell tower of a monastery stands out at the foot of a medieval castle. Head on a boat trip around Bled Lake and pay a visit to the monastery on the islet. Upon arrival in Ljubljana, Slovenias capital city, you will head on a tour with a local guide through this beautiful Central European city. Dinner will be included in the evening.


Overnight in Ljubljana

Day 8: Ljubljana – Maribor – Zagreb (B/-/D)

Location: Zagreb

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today after breakfast, you will travel to Maribor, the second most important city in Slovenia, highly influenced by Austrian culture. The beautiful cathedral and castle certainly stand out. From there, you will make your way back to Croatia. You will arrive in Zagreb in the midafternoon (approx. 3 PM), where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.


Overnight in Zagreb



***Disclaimer: Dinner is included for departures from April 2024 - March 2025.

Day 9: Zagreb (B/-/-)

Location: Zagreb

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will make your own way to Franjo Tudman Airport Zagreb International Airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 08 Nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar

    Stay in superior hotels or similar accommodations for 8 nights on a twin-sharing basis.

  • Daily breakfast

    Enjoy daily breakfast throughout the tour.

  • 08 Dinners in Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija & Ljubljana

    Dinner is included for 8 nights in various cities including Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija, and Ljubljana.

  • Arrival airport transfer

    Airport transfer upon arrival is included.

  • Transportation in an AC deluxe motor coach

    Travel in comfort with transportation provided in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach.

  • Guided city tour in Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split and Ljubljana

    Enjoy guided city tours in Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, and Ljubljana.

  • Service of Bilingual-English-speaking tour guides

    Benefit from the services of bilingual English-speaking tour guides.

  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary

    All sightseeing activities as per the itinerary are included.

  • Jajce Waterfall in Jajce

    Visit the Jajce Waterfall in Jajce.

  • Franciscan Monastery and Cathedral in Dubrovnik

    Explore the Franciscan Monastery and Cathedral in Dubrovnik.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities

    Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Departure airport transfer

    Airport transfer upon departure is not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, with arrival airport transfer included. Enjoy guided city tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of superior twin-sharing accommodation in listed hotels or similar, with daily breakfast and dinners in Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija, and Ljubljana.

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  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel is provided in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, ensuring comfort throughout the journey. Additionally, an arrival airport transfer is included.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will enjoy 8 nights of superior twin-sharing accommodation in listed hotels or similar. Daily breakfast and dinners in Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija, and Ljubljana are included.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily breakfast is included throughout the tour. Additionally, 8 dinners are provided in various cities including Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija, and Ljubljana.

  • Will there be guided tours during the trip?

    Yes, guided city tours are included in Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, and Ljubljana. These tours are led by bilingual English-speaking tour guides.

  • What are some of the key attractions we will visit?

    Key attractions include the Franciscan Monastery and Cathedral in Dubrovnik, Diocletian's Palace in Split, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Caves, and a boat trip to Lokrum island in Dubrovnik and around Bled's Lake.

  • Is there any leisure time during the tour?

    Yes, there are several opportunities for leisure time, such as in Dubrovnik on Day 4 and in Zagreb on Day 8.

  • Are there any exclusions I should be aware of?

    Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities are not included. Additionally, departure airport transfer and any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

  • What happens if the weather is bad at Plitvice Lakes National Park?

    In exceptional circumstances, either for weather-related reasons or due to a high density of tourists, it might not be possible or advisable to use the train or boat in Plitvice Lakes National Park.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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  • Low Deposit

    Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.