31 a - 21 s · split to mostar kotor to levcen national park & cetinje mostar is a unesco world...

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Day 14 Sunday 13 September Day 16 Tuesday 15 September Day 18 Thursday 17 September

Day 19 Friday 18 September

Day 20 Saturday 19 September Day 15 Monday 14 September

Day 21 Sunday 20 September

Split to Mostar

Mostar is a UNESCO World heritage protect-

ed site after being severely damage by war. It

is an Ottoman frontier town famed for its

Turkish houses, cultural diversity and iconic

rebuilt 16th century bridge over the River

Neretva called the Stari Most, after which the

town was named. It connects two sides of the

town and its diverse religious populations and

has come to symbolise ethnic coexistence and

international co-operation. After free time to

pick up some lunch you have a locally guided

tour to take in the history of Mostar. Enjoy a

local restaurant dinner together this evening.

Overnight Mostar

Breakfast ● Dinner

Mostar to Kotor

This morning you travel through the country-

side of Bosnia Herzegovina then cross the

border into Montenegro. Here you visit the

famed Our Lady of The Rock on an island in

Perast then continue on to ancient Kotor. On

arrival you visit the Cathedral and the Mari-

time Museum for a short guided tour before

checking in to your hotel. Kotor is located on

a deep fjord-like bay and is surrounded by

Venetian fortifications. The natural and histor-

ical beauty of the town and the bay have at-

tracted its UNESCO World Heritage listing as

a site of cultural and historical significance.

Overnight Kotor


Kotor to Levcen National Park & Cetinje

After breakfast enjoy Levcen National Park,

a vast tract of natural beauty, mountains,

valleys and forest meadows then continue to

Cetinje a former capital of Montenegro. Here

you visit the Njegos Mausoleum and Muse-

um, the Ceninje National Museum and the

Orthodox Monastery before returning to Ko-

tor. The evening is free to take in the history

and beauty of Kotor which is said to rival that

of its busier neighbour Dubrovnik.

Overnight Kotor

Breakfast

Day 17 Wednesday 16 September

Kotor to Budva and Ulcinj

This morning you take a short drive to

Budva, stopping to view Sveti Stefan before

a walking tour of the old walled town which

is over 3,500 years old and one of the oldest

settlements on the Adriatic. Marvel at the

labyrinth of narrow lanes in the fortified old

town which has seen a melting pot of civili-

sations including Romans, Byzantines and

Slavs. Continue to historic Ulcinj and have

an orientation tour to take in its history then

admire the old town at your leisure. Ulcinji

abuts the Albanian border and provides an

authentic taste of Albanian culture. More

than half the population is Albanian and its

numerous mosques with their elegant mina-

rets and its local cuisine are distinctly eastern

oriental.

Overnight Kotor


Kotor

Today is a free day to relax and enjoy exploring

locally at your leisure.

Overnight Kotor

Breakfast

Kotor to Dubrovnik

Depart Kotor after breakfast for Dubrovnik

where you have a walking tour and visit the

Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery and

Pharmacy and the Synagogue Museum. You

also take a cable car ride to Mount Srd which

affords fabulous views over Dubrovnik, its is-

lands and the Adriatic.

Overnight Dubrovnik

Breakfast

Dubrovnik

Today is at leisure to relax in Dubrovnik. You

may wish to take a boat cruise or explore mar-

kets and museums. Conclude with a Farewell

dinner in a local restaurant tonight.

Overnight Dubrovnik

Breakfast ● Farewell Dinner

Dubrovnik to Dubai

Transfer to the airport mid morning for your

flight to Dubai.

Breakfast ● Meals in flight

Day 22 Monday 21 September

Dubai to Adelaide

Arrive in Adelaide in the evening.

Please note: You must be fully fit to undertake this tour. It is not suited to passengers who

do not partake in daily physical activity.

...enriching lives through cultural exchange

TREASURES OF THE ADRIATIC

31 AUG - 21 SEP 2020

22 Days $9690 Twin Share Plus airline Taxes ($180 indicative October 2019)

Single Supplement $1895 ● Balance Due 16 June 2020

Croatia ● Slovenia ● Bosnia- Herzergovina ● Montenegro Zagreb ● Ljubljana ● Lake Bled● Rovinj ● Plitvice Lakes ● Rab Island

Zadar ● Trogir ● Split ● Mostar ● Kotor ● Budva ● Ulcinj ● Dubrovnik

Slovenia is surely one of Europe’s most genuine and unspoilt travel desti-

nations boasting fairy tale alpine landscapes, vast forests, revered Lake

Bled and Venetian heritage on its tiny coast. Its rich and abundant cultural

sites can be found largely intact. In Croatia explore the magnificent coast-

lines of Istria and Dalmatia, dazzling Plitvice Lakes, picture perfect is-

lands and ancient red-rooved towns where Roman amphitheatres, colossal

palaces and ruined cities sit beautifully preserved alongside colourful har-

bours. Mostar in Bosnia Herzegovina reflects an Ottoman culture, ethnic

diversity and a sobering history and in neighbouring Montenegro some of

the oldest walled enclaves on the Adriatic await with 3500 year old Budva

and ancient Kotor being unsurpassed in age and beauty. Discover the

treasures of the Adriatic on this thoughtfully crafted tour flying directly

into the elegant Croatian capital of Zagreb and departing from Dubrovnik.

Tour Leader: Alec Hill is a caring, energetic and enthusiastic tour leader

willing to go the extra mile so you see and discover more. With experi-

ence in diverse destinations around the world he keenly shares his passion

for travel and culture.

Tour Includes: All flights ● All hotel accommodation● All transport ●

All entrance fees & sightseeing as per itinerary ● All meals as per itiner-

ary ● Local Guides ● Full escort by WEA Tour leader ● Pre & Post tour

meetings ● Practical & cultural tour notes

Day 1 Monday 31 August

Day 2 Tuesday 01 September


Day 4 Thursday 03 September


Adelaide to Dubai

Depart Adelaide with Emirates to Dubai where

you have a good connection with your flight to

Zagreb the capital of Croatia.

Overnight in flight

Meals in flight

Dubai to Zagreb

Arrive in Dubai this morning where you have

an excellent connection on to Zagreb the capi-

tal of Croatia. Arriving in the early afternoon

you are able to check in to your hotel and enjoy

the remainder of the day resting, relaxing or

exploring locally at leisure.

Overnight Zagreb

Meals in flight ● Welcome Dinner

Zagreb

Explore gracious Zagreb on a walking tour

with a local guide today. Stroll through the

historic Upper Town and visit St Mark’s and St

Catherine’s churches and see the Sun Clock

and Stone Gate. You also browse the Dolac

Market, a lively farmer’s market and genuine

treasure and visit the Mimara Art Museum

which is crammed with impressive artistic

and archaeological collections.

Overnight Zagreb


Zagreb to Ljubljana

Depart for Slovenia today arriving in Ljubljana

around lunch time. Slovenia is a small nation

nestled between Austria and Croatia and is

surely one of the most unspoilt travel destina-

tions in Europe. It boasts pristine scenery, vast

forests and hillsides dotted with picturesque

villages and traditional farmhouses. It has a

tiny coastline on the Adriatic Sea and its rich

cultural sites are as yet not overrun. You are

met by your local guide to begin sightseeing in

Slovenia’s compact capital with an orientation

walk through the charming old town with its

Baroque Town Hall and Renaissance and Ba-

roque architectural highlights. Sights include

the Cathedral of St Nicholas, Ribji Square,

Robba’s Fountain, Ljubljana Castle, the six

bridges over the River Ljubljanica including the

landmark Dragon Bridge and the National Mu-

seum. This evening a welcome dinner has been

arranged in a cosy local tavern with traditional

folklore entertainment.

Overnight Ljubljana


Ljubljana to Lake Bled

This morning you take a scenic drive to idyllic

Lake Bled. This picture postcard destination

Day 6 Saturday 05 September

Day 7 Sunday 06 September

Day 8 Monday 07 September

Day 11 Thursday 10 September


Day 13 Saturday 12 September

is truly one of the most beautiful in all of

Europe. Located in the heart of the Slovenian

Alps, Lake Bled offers fairy tale scenery and

two lovely castles. On arrival you board tradi-

tional wooden boats called Pletna and are

rowed across the deep emerald coloured wa-

ters for a guided tour of the baroque church

and 11th century castle on an island in the

lake. After lunch at leisure in Bled town you

drive to medieval Blejski Grad castle.

Overnight Lake Bled


Lake Bled to Rovinj

Depart Lake Bled stopping for a tour of the

two million year old Postojna Caves, Europe’s

largest and most fascinating subterranean cave

system. These stunning caves contain magnifi-

cent cave halls, drop stones, pillars and trans-

lucent curtains. You also stop at medieval

Predjama Castle which is spectacularly built

in to the side of a mountain concealing the

caves, for a guided tour. In the afternoon you

meet the Adriatic coast in the delightful Vene-

tian inspired port town of Piran. Marvel at the

Italianate architecture, explore the quaint

squares and narrow alleyways with their Ital-

ian names and sample the Italian coffee.

Around the ornate old town hall is the Vene-

tian House and Church of St Peter. Crossing

the border in to Croatia you travel to pretty

Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula.

Overnight Rovinj


Rovinj & Pula

This morning you take a short coastal drive to

Pula, an ancient city with many cultural mon-

uments and the Istrian capital. Istria provides

an authentic reflection of Croatian life and

culture. Here you visit the 1st century Roman

amphitheatre, the Forum Castello, the Basilica

of St Mary Formosa and the Cathedral with a

local guide. Enjoy lunch at leisure. You might

like to visit Café Uliks, the preferred café of

author James Joyce. In the afternoon return to

historic Rovinj where medieval architecture,

labyrinth lanes and picturesque squares make

it one of the most attractive spots on the Adri-

atic. Relish some leisure time, great seafood

restaurants and the al fresco café culture.

Overnight Rovinj

Breakfast

Rovinj to Plitvice Lakes

Travel to the UNESCO World heritage Na-

tional Park of Plitvice Lakes, famed for its

stunning terraced turquoise lakes and connect-

ing waterfalls. Take it all in with a local guide

on a boat ride and an electric train ride to view

this natural wonder.

Overnight Plitvice Lakes


Day 9 Tuesday 08 September

Plivice to Rab

Croatia’s islands are true treasures of the Adri-

atic. Today you take a boat from Stinica on the

mainland to the island of Rab. Arriving in

Misnjak you transfer to your hotel near Rab

town for the next two nights. Rab which be-

longed to Italy until the end of WW1, provides

an authentic experience reflecting both Italian

and Croatian culture. Dinner has been ar-

ranged for you in a lovely local restaurant.

Overnight Rab Island


Rab Island

After a walking tour of medieval Rab town

with a local guide you have the remainder of

the day free to enjoy the island. Rab, first in-

habited by a Slavic population in the 7th centu-

ry is a delightful gem covered in oak forests,

olive groves and vineyards. It is dotted with

seven ancient villages and surrounded by spar-

kling turquoise sea. Swim, hike, explore the

medieval lanes, shops and cafes and enjoy the

relaxing atmosphere.

Overnight Rab Island

Breakfast


Rab to Zadar

Today you depart the island for the ancient

Dalmatian capital of Zadar. This lovely town

boasts Roman ruins, medieval churches and a

Habsburg elegance. Have a locally guided tour

of the historic centre in the afternoon then

enjoy dinner and a stroll to the pretty water-

front with your tour leader to experience the

Sound and Light spectacle of the Sea Organ a

real musical instrument powered by the sea,

and the Sun Salutation, two of Zadar’s unique

attractions which harness nature to create

something spectacular.

Overnight Zadar


Zadar to Split

Continue along the magical Dalmatian Coast to

Split and enjoy a stop in beautiful Trogir. This

picturesque old town on a small island is

UNESCO World Heritage listed as a culturally

and historically significant site and attracts

artists from around the world who gather here

to paint. Enjoy some leisure time before arriv-

ing in Split and having a walking orientation

tour of the old town with a local guide. Dinner

has been arranged at a harbour side restaurant

this evening.

Overnight Split


Split

This morning you have a guided tour of the

ancient Diocletian Palace which was built in

the 4th century for the Roman Emperor Dio-

cletian. Today this ancient site which is more

of a fortress than a palace, is UNESCO World

Heritage listed and forms half of the historic

core of Split. You also tour Roman Salona

once the capital of Dalmatia, one of the largest

cities in the Roman Empire and possibly the

best archaeological site in Croatia. The after-

noon is at your leisure to relax, sight see at

your own pace and absorb the ambience.

Overnight Split

Breakfast

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