Dubrovnik & Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast
Dubrovnik & Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast
Dubrovnik & Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast
14 Days Starting in France and ending in Belgium
Visiting: France, Italy, Ancona, Split, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Trogir, Šibenik, Krka National Park, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Opatija, Austria, Belgium
Tour operator:
Tour code:
rdu
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian coast and the crystal clear blue waters of the Adriatic, provide the perfect backdrop to this picture perfect Leger Holidays tour. Enjoy the best of Dubrovnik with its ancient walls still intact, and travel to the delightful Plitvice Lakes, the most beautiful and best known of Croatia’s national parks. Take in the splendours of Split, Sibenik and Krka National Park and with opportunities to also visit neighbouring Montenegro, this holiday to the Dalmatian coast is one to be remembered.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Northern France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Travel To Northern Italy
Location: Italy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue to northern Italy for an overnight stay.
Day 3 : Travel To Ancona
Location: Ancona
Accommodation: overnight Ferry
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
To Ancona for the overnight ferry crossing to Split in Croatia.
Day 4 : Mostar
Location: Split, Mostar, Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Astarea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning arrival in Split then head into Bosnia-Herzegovina to Mostar. During Turkish occupation, a bridge (Stari Most) was built across the river and this became a symbol of the city during the Croatia-Bosnia conflict in the early 1990s, when it was totally destroyed. Since then it has been painstakingly rebuilt. Our included, guided sightseeing tour takes in the Turkish House and Muslim Mosque. We head back into Croatia to near Dubrovnik for a four-night stay.
Day 5 : Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Astarea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in the place described as the ‘Jewel in the Crown of the Adriatic’. With its ancient walls still intact, Dubrovnik has also been called ‘the most perfectly preserved medieval town in the world’. Take a walk along the stone ramparts of the city for the best views, then venture inside to experience its many treasures. Our included, guided city tour will show the main highlights, including the cathedral and Franciscan Monastery.
Day 6 : Free Time Or Korcula & Wine Tasting
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Astarea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy an optional excursion by coach and boat to Korcula. Local legend says that Prince Antenor of Troy founded Korcula in the 12th century. The island is rich in fascinating historical influences including the Greeks, Venetians and Turks. Korcula is the sixth largest Croatian Island being 20 miles long and approximately 5 miles wide. Spend free time exploring the island and perhaps purchase some of its famous exports such as olive oil and red wine. Later we continue to the nearby peninsula of Peljesac and to Potojme where we visit the Mutusko wine cellar. Here you have the opportunity to sample some of the local wines such as Plavac and Dinjac on our included wine tasting.
Day 7 : Free Time Or Montenegro
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Astarea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We offer a full-day, optional excursion to neighbouring Montenegro and the well-preserved city of Kotor. From Lepatane we cross the only fjord in the Mediterranean to Kemenari and reach the city of Kotor. Kotor was built between the 12th and 14th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on account of its medieval architecture and numerous monuments. It is a place where youthful exuberance and art meet tradition and antique architecture. Upon arrival in Kotor we join our local guide who will then introduce you to the sights and history of this beautiful Old Town. Afterwards, there will be ample free time for you to explore at your leisure. Amble through the narrow streets and squares and try the delicacy of ‘frustula’ a type of crunchy sweet cookie.
Day 8 : Split & Trogir
Location: Split, Trogir
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Solaris Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Dubrovnik and head north along the coast to Split, where we include a guided tour of the city, exploring the charming old town. We continue to Trogir which enjoys a lovely setting on a small island just off the mainland, which is connected by a bridge. Overnight in the Trogir area.
Day 9 : Sibenik Guided Tour, Krka National Park & Zadar
Location: Šibenik, Krka National Park, Zadar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Pinja
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Trogir, we continue to Krka National Park. Here, deep tree-covered canyons plunge into plateaus with impressive waterfall cascades. From here we travel onwards to Sibenik where a guided city tour is included. Next, we visit Zadar, built on a narrow peninsula extending into the Zadar Channel. Zadar's 'Sea Organ' was assembled in 2005 by architect Nikola Basic and a team of expert stone masons. The organ is a musical instrument which looks like a set of steps disppearing into the sea, and has pipes placed so that the air and water create musical notes for passers by to enjoy. A guided city tour is included. Overnight in the Zadar/Petrcane region.
Day 10 : Plitvice Lakes National Park
Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Opatija
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Zadar/Petrcane and enjoy a full-day, included excursion to Plitvice, the most beautiful and best known of Croatia’s national parks. The sixteen small lakes within the park are interconnected by waterfalls, dense forests of beech, fir and spruce trees and it is home to many species of animal, including the brown bear. Enjoy stunning colours all year round - lush greens and foliage in the Spring and Summer, or rich autumnal hues later in the year. Continue to the Opatija or Rijeka area, for a two-night stay.
Day 11 : Day At Leisure
Location: Opatija
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a free day to relax in Opatija. Perhaps take a walk along the seaside Lungomare and visit the beautiful botanical garden.
Day 12 : Travel To Austria
Location: Austria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through Slovenia and into Austria for an overnight stay.
Day 13 : Continue To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 14 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Tipping & Gratuities
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights near Dubrovnik at the 3-star Hotel Astarea. You will then stay for one night at a 3-star hotel in the Solaris Resort in Sibenik, followed by one night in the Zadar or Petrcane area, such as the Hotel Pinja. Finally, you will stay for 2 nights in the Opatija/Rijeka area in a minimum 3-star hotel.
On the overnight sailings, accommodation will be in en suite cabins.
Overnight stays in northern France, northern Italy and Belgium will be in city-style hotels. Your hotel in Austria will be a minimum 3-star hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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