General Tours > Gems of the Adriatic - April 2009 departure

Gems of the Adriatic - April 2009 departure
10 Days starting from $2,449

Countries Visited:
Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: Fixed Departure Dates
Category: Uncategorized
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-140
   
 
About This Tour


Small Group Touring with General Tours World Traveler... Gems of the Adriatic. One of our favorite corners of Europe, the Adriatic is blessed with deep forests, alpine vistas, and a lovely coast dotted with medieval towns. We’ve designed this collection of 4 distinctive UNESCO World Heritage Sites to show you the charming towns, natural wonders and places we love most. Enjoy leisurely 2 and 3-night stays at the finest hotels in the best locations and the easy-paced intimacy of small group touring as you discover these hidden gems of the Adriatic.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights

General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • Exceptionally fine hotels with prime locations, like a 3-night stay at our deluxe hotel in Dubrovnik, just steps from the Old Town. A relaxed pace and our in-depth sightseeing engages you more fully with the land and people, including Hvar Island and Zagreb’s vast open air market – a daily stop for city residents. Join us at great restaurants we’ve discovered on our travels... charming places in Ljubljana’s Old Town and on the promenade in Split. 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Hotel Argentina
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Hotel Argentina consists of an older main building & more modern Wing and is situated on hillside above sea in Ploce district. Health and relaxation facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness equipment, a steam room and sauna. A range of beauty and massage treatments are also available. The outdoor pool is surrounded by a sun terrace dotted with loungers and overlooking the sea. Other amenities include a hair salon, laundry facilities and wireless Internet access. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency, offer tour assistance and provide room service (limited hours).

Hotel Lev
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Hotel Lev opened in 1964, and since then has played host to an array of guests. In 1995 the hotel underwent major renovations and has emerged with all the modern conveniences guests expect. All 173 rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, radio, telephone, and minibar. Additionally, guests can enjoy the hotel’s bar and restaurants.

Hotel Globo
Hotel Class: First Class

 
Day 1 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Check-in to your deluxe hotel, just steps away from the medieval walls of the Old Town. Tonight, dine with fellow travelers at a charming restaurant within the walled city. Meals D Hotel Argentina

Day 2 - Explore Dubrovnik
Explore with your guide through Dubrovnik#WHS#, one of the world’s best preserved walled cities. Enter within the Medieval city gates and tour the Old Town, including the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery. Meals B

Day 3 - Excursion to Montenegro
Travel across the border to Cetinje and visit the historic monastery and King Nicola’s palace. Journey along the spectacular Bay of Kotor, the only fjord in southern Europe, to the charming town of Kotor and tour its unique Maritime Museum. Return to Dubrovnik where you’ll enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to wander again along the delightful cobbled streets of the Old Town. Meals B

Day 4 - Discover Split
Journey along the scenic Adriatic to Split#WHS# and discover the town’s ancient monuments, including the 4th century Roman palace built by Emperor Diocletian, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Check-in to your city-center, first class hotel and enjoy a Dalmatian dinner in one of our favorite restaurants on the promenade. Meals B,D Hotel Globo

Day 5 - Visit the Island of Hvar
A scenic boat ride brings you to the island of Hvar, into an enchanting harbor backed by hills of lavender and rosemary. In the company of our expert guide, explore the Old Town with its many fine stone buildings unmistakably Venetian in design. Return to Split for a free evening. Meals B

Day 6 - Split / Trogir / Plitvice Lakes / Zagreb
Drive to Trogir#WHS#, founded as a Greek colony in the 3rd century BC. Walk the ancient marbled streets to see the portal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral. Continue on to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park#WHS# a breathtaking natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes, cascades and forested slopes before continuing to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Your historic luxury hotel is the Grande Dame of the city. Dinner this evening features the traditional continental cuisine of Croatia. Meals B,D Regent Esplanade Hotel

Day 7 - Zagreb
Join your guide this morning to explore Dolac Market, a lively emporium of fresh produce, baked goods and traditional Croatian crafts. Your sightseeing tour continues in Gornji Grad (Upper Town) - the well-preserved historical core of the city. See St. Mark’s Church, Parliament, the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Meals B

Day 8 - Zagreb / Ljubljana, Slovenia
Drive to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, for a guided tour of the city’s splendid architecture, a legacy of its rich baroque past. The lofty spires and grand buildings have led many visitors to refer to this enchanting city as “a little Prague.” Stroll across the Tromostovje, or ‘Triple Bridge’, into Old Town to see City Hall, Ljubljana Castle and the Dragon Bridge. Your hotel, the finest in town, is a short stroll from the ‘Triple Bridge’. Meals B Hotel Lev

Day 9 - Excursion to Lake Bled
The alpine town of Bled is nestled at the foot of the Julian Alps, its impressive 11th century cliff-side castle reflected in the glassy lake. Your morning tour here includes the lovely lakefront and Bled Castle. Stroll the cobbled streets on your free time, or take a ride on a pletna – a two-oared boat unique to Bled – to a small islet in the middle of the lake to see St. Mary’s church and a fine collection of religious art. Returning to Ljubljana, you have the afternoon at leisure. Gather with fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a restaurant we’ve handpicked for the occasion. Meals B,D

Day 10 - Ljubljana
Your tour ends this morning. From Ljubljana in the heart of Central Europe, it’s easy to extend your vacation with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
Touring Date
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Single
(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)
4/17/2009 - 4/27/2009
$2,849
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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • Exceptionally fine hotels with prime locations, like a 3-night stay at our deluxe hotel in Dubrovnik, just steps from the Old Town. A relaxed pace and our in-depth sightseeing engages you more fully with the land and people, including Hvar Island and Zagreb’s vast open air market – a daily stop for city residents. Join us at great restaurants we’ve discovered on our travels... charming places in Ljubljana’s Old Town and on the promenade in Split. 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#
   
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