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JEWELS OF SLOVENIA &
CROATIA - 2010
9 days incl. air, or 8
days from Ljubljana to Ljubljana (CO-6740)Return to
France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco Vacations & Tours
Vacation Overview
Surround yourself in the
greens and blues of this exhilarating vacation! Discover the lush, green
forests and countryside of Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea along the
Croatian coast. Add to this the breathtaking natural wonders of Postojna
Caves, Plitvice National Park, and the Neretva Gorge, as well as man-made
splendors of Ljubljana, Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik historical city
centers. Your trip begins in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, a city with a
strong Alpine/Austrian architectural flavor. One of the highlights of
this tour is a visit to the Postojna Caves, possibly Europe’s most
extensive and best-known caves. Your visit includes a train ride and
walking tour. Then travel to Croatia. In Split, one of the oldest cities
in the area, your guided tour shows you one of the largest Croatian
cities on the Adriatic Coast. Spend two nights is Croatia’s
best-preserved medieval city, Dubrovnik. Your tour of Dubrovnik includes
the most interesting part of the city—the Old Town. See the rebuilt
Mostar Bridge and Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina famous for
its unique blend of cultures. Also visit Zagreb, Croatia’s capital,
before returning to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s gateway to the Alps—a magnificent
vacation!
Itinerary
Day
1 Tue. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day
2 Wed. ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
Check
into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of
Ljubljana, the Slovenia capital with a strong Alpine/Austrian architectural
flavor. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D)
Day
3 Thu. LJUBLJANA-POSTOJNA CAVES-ZADAR, CROATIA Croatia
Undoubtedly
one of the highlights on this tour is a visit to the Postojna Caves. Your
included visit is comprised of a train ride and a walking tour, which
will allow you to see what are possibly Europe’s most extensive and
best-known caves. Then into Croatia, traveling southeast along the
Dalmatian Coast to Zadar for sightseeing and an overnight stay. It was
under Venetian domination for centuries, then Austro/Hungarian; and after
WWI it was ruled by Italy and today belongs to Croatia. (B,D)
Day
4 Fri. ZADAR-SPLIT-DUBROVNIK
Drive
south to Split for sightseeing in the largest Croatian city on the
Adriatic Coast. The Old Town around the harbor is its main sight. More of
the lovely Dalmatian Coast before reaching Dubrovnik for two overnights.
(B)
Day
5 Sat. DUBROVNIK
Noted
for its imposing buildings, squares, and fortified walls, Dubrovnik is
Croatia’s best-preserved medieval city. It lies on the rugged southerly
coast beside olive- and pine-bordered shingle beaches, offering plenty of
shops and cafés, and it is the liveliest of the Dalmatian towns. The most
interesting part of the city is, of course, the Old Town, and the Local
Guide will give you a full commentary on the history of this beautifully
preserved medieval architectural wonder on your included sightseeing
tour. (B)
Day
6 Sun. DUBROVNIK-NERETVA GORGES-MOSTAR, BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA-SARAJEVO
Start
the day with a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley.
Stop in Mostar, where a Local Guide shows you the remains of the Turkish
quarter and the reconstructed 16th-century bridge. On to Sarajevo, the
capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina and certainly the most Turkish-looking city
in the Balkans—famous for its mosques, markets, and bazaars. Your
included city sightseeing with a Local Guide will give you a grand
opportunity to get acquainted with the city and its architectural
highlights. (B,D)
Day
7 Mon. SARAJEVO-PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK, CROATIA
Travel
north today back into Croatia to visit the country’s best-known national
park—Plitvice. Enjoy a walk through the breathtaking scenery of this
natural wonder. Its 16 lakes, wooded hills, waterfalls, and cascades make
it one of Europe’s most loved national parks. Overnight in this area.
(B,D)
Day
8 Tue. PLITVICE-ZAGREB-LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
First,
stop today for sightseeing in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. This city is
packed with historic buildings, such as the gothic-style Church of St.
Marcus. Continue to Ljubljana for more sightseeing and an overnight stay.
(B,D)
Day
9 Wed. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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Popular
Departure
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4/27/2010
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4/28/2010
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5/5/2010
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$1,275.00
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Available
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5/4/2010
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5/5/2010
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5/12/2010
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$1,275.00
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Available
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5/11/2010
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5/12/2010
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5/19/2010
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$1,275.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/18/2010
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5/19/2010
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5/26/2010
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$1,275.00
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Available
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5/25/2010
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5/26/2010
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6/2/2010
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$1,275.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/1/2010
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6/2/2010
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6/9/2010
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$1,315.00
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Available
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6/8/2010
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6/9/2010
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6/16/2010
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$1,315.00
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Available
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6/15/2010
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6/16/2010
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6/23/2010
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$1,315.00
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Available
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6/22/2010
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6/23/2010
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6/30/2010
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$1,315.00
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Available
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6/29/2010
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6/30/2010
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7/7/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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7/6/2010
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7/7/2010
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7/14/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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7/13/2010
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7/14/2010
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7/21/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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7/20/2010
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7/21/2010
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7/28/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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7/27/2010
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7/28/2010
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8/4/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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8/3/2010
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8/4/2010
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8/11/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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8/10/2010
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8/11/2010
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8/18/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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8/17/2010
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8/18/2010
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8/25/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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8/24/2010
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8/25/2010
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9/1/2010
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$1,369.00
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Available
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8/31/2010
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9/1/2010
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9/8/2010
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$1,365.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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9/7/2010
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9/8/2010
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9/15/2010
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$1,365.00
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Available
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9/14/2010
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9/15/2010
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9/22/2010
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$1,365.00
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Available
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9/21/2010
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9/22/2010
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9/29/2010
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$1,365.00
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Available
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9/28/2010
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9/29/2010
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10/6/2010
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$1,289.00
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Available
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10/5/2010
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10/6/2010
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10/13/2010
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$1,229.00
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Available
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10/12/2010
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10/13/2010
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10/20/2010
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$1,125.00
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Available
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Popular Departure - due to
itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out
quickly. Early booking is encouraged.
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