ZAGREB SPLIT DUBROVNIK PLITVICE LAKES HVAR PULA

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1 BEAUTY OF CROATIA $ 4799 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE THAT S % OFF 38 TYPICALLY $7699 ZAGREB SPLIT DUBROVNIK PLITVICE LAKES HVAR PULA It s so easy to fall in love with Croatia; a vibrant landscape of emerald islands and glittering sapphire seas, ancient walled cities and charming hillside villages. Whether relaxing on the beaches of Split, admiring the impressive stonework of Dubrovnik, cruising among the lush Elaphite Islands or wandering dozens of cascading waterfalls in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, the serene beauty of Croatia will spark a love affair that lasts a lifetime. The Offer Experience the magic of Croatia on this 17 day Adriatic odyssey taking in Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and beyond. Get a taste of authentic local culture in the capital of Zagreb; tour the fortified Upper Town and see the colourful St Mark s Church. Discover the picturesque seaside village of Rovinj, marvel at the Roman amphitheatre of Pula, and stop in Opatija - the Croatian Monte Carlo. Visit the famed Plitvice Lakes, home to 16 crystal blue lakes and more than 90 waterfalls. Relax in the tourist mecca of Split, rub shoulders with the rich and famous in seaside Hvar, spend a night on stunning Korcula Island, and lose yourself in the maze-like streets of walled Dubrovnik. When it seems the trip can t get any better, also spend a day island hopping among the scenic Elaphite Islands. With return international flights, 14 nights hotel accommodation, 15 meals, professional English-speaking guides and much more, this is one deal you simply won t want to miss. *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 The Itinerary Day 1: Depart Australia (In-Flight Meals) Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth to Zagreb, Croatia! Fly with award winning airlines including Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and Emirates (subject to availability). Day 2: Welcome to Zagreb (No Meals) Upon arrival be met by the tour operator at the airport and transfer to hotel in Zagreb and overnight. Overnight: Best Western Hotel Astoria, Zagreb Day 3: Zagreb - Opatija (B) This morning after breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Zagreb, Croatia s capital city. During the tour you will have the opportunity to see the fortified Upper Town, the city s historical centre, St Mark s church with its multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the University. In the afternoon transfer to Opatija. Overnight: Hotel Astoria, Opatija Day 4: Opatija - Pula - Rovinj - Motovun - Opatija (B) Join your driver and guide on a day of discovery of the magnificent Istrian Peninsula: you will visit Pula and its Roman amphitheatre, the picturesque seaside town of Rovinj and the small town of Motovun, perched on a hilltop, overlooking the Motovun Forest, famous for its truffles. Overnight: Hotel Astoria, Opatija Day 5: Opatija - Plitvice National Park - Split (B,D) Morning departure to Plitvice National Park, a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the 16 crystal-blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk along the wooden promenades and enjoy magnificent views where every turn leads to yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Depart for Split with a short stop in another one of Croatia s UNESCO protected sites, the small town of Trogir. St. Lawrence s Cathedral, in the old city centre, and its main western portal masterpiece of Radovan, represent the most significant work of the Romanesque-Gothic style in Croatia. Dinner and overnight in Split. Overnight: Hotel Slavija, Split Day 6: Split (B) Enjoy a late morning walking tour of Split. Explore this magnificent resort town, known for it s numerous archaeological, historical and cultural sites. Enjoy the afternoon free at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Slavija, Split Day 7: Split - Hvar (B) After breakfast enjoy the morning free at leisure. In the afternoon you will take the ferry or catamaran from Split to the island of Hvar. Evening at leisure to check out the buzzing restaurant scene that Hvar is famous for. Overnight: Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort, Hvar Day 8: Hvar (B) Enjoy a morning walking tour of Hvar. Hvar is a town of unique cultural and historical heritage which has welcomed tourists for centuries. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort, Hvar Day 9: Hvar Free Day (B) Today enjoy a day of leisure to explore the town in greater depth. Overnight: Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort, Hvar

3 The Itinerary Day 10: Hvar - Korčula (B) Spend the morning at leisure with breakfast. This afternoon depart by boat from Hvar harbour to the stunning Korčula Island. Arrive on Korčula Island that evening. Overnight: Hotel Marko Polo, Korčula Day 11: Korčula Island Free Day Dubrovnik (B) Today is a free day to explore this magnificent island, known as one of the greenest in the Adriatic Sea. Once home to the explorer Marco Polo, the picturesque island is brimming with legends, tales and monuments. Experience its narrow streets, beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. This afternoon depart Korčula for magical Dubrovnik for the night. Day 12: Dubrovnik (B) Wake with breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards take part in a walking tour of the UNESCO listed old town of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic. Your guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the Old Town, introducing you to the history and culture of this magnificent city. If the ancient walled city looks familiar, it may be from its use as a filming location for television series Game of Thrones. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Day 14: Dubrovnik Free Day (B) Enjoy another day at leisure in this amazing city. Day 15: Dubrovnik - Elaphite Islands Cruise (B,L) Enjoy the morning with breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from your hotel to port Gruž for an island cruise aboard the magnificent Galleon Tirena Ship. During this cruise you will see the three most beautiful islands of the Dubrovnik archipelago Koločep, Lopud and Šipan - commonly known as the Elaphite Islands. These greens islands offer lovely coastal vistas, and charming villages home to grand summer manors, old seaman s houses and little votive churches. Admire all three Elaphite Islands while enjoying your lunch of grilled fish and wine while being entertained by our local musicians. Transfer back to your hotel in the afternoon. Day 16: Dubrovnik - Australia (In-Flights Meals) At the appropriate time transfer to the airport for your return flight to Australia. Day 17: Arrive in Australia Please note, some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later Day 13: Dubrovnik Free Day (B) This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today is a free day, why not organise a day visit to the nearby Island of Lokrum or a day trip to Montenegro.

4 What You Get FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER ACCOMMODATION 14 nights hotel accommodation DINING Enjoy 15 meals including a seafood lunch CRUISE Full day island-hopping cruise of the Elaphite Islands Sail aboard the magnificent Galleon Tirena ship HIGHLIGHTS Explore Zagreb, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Motovun, Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik Tour the beautiful cities of Zagreb, Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik See St Mark s Church in Zagreb Stop in Opatija - the Croatian Monte Carlo Marvel at the Roman amphitheatre in Pula Visit the picturesque seaside village of Rovinj Wander through the hilltop village of Motovun, famous for its truffles Explore breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park Relax in Split on the Dalmatian Coast Enjoy a free day in the cultural hub of Hvar Spend a night on stunning Korcula Island Explore with two free days in Dubrovnik See UNESCO World Heritage Sites TOUR ESSENTIALS Professional English-speaking guides Airline taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport and ferry transfers We have rarely experienced such a high level of customer service. We hope TripADeal will be able to assist us again soon with our future travel plans. TripADeal Customers Patrick & Leigh - Melbourne, Australia

5 The Fine Print *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive your Travel Voucher via . This will direct you to an Online Booking Form. You must return your booking form within 7 days of purchase Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Online Booking Form. Any change requested after submitting your Online Booking Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability, and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by TripADeal s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Fine Print Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to TripADeal (unless otherwise stated) OFFER ESSENTIALS Voucher valid until 12th June 2018 Voucher valid for one person based on twin share Single Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of $1450 applies Departure Dates 2017: May: 16 *June: 6 ^^^August: 22 September: ^^11, : ^May: 1, 8, 15 ^^June: 5, 12 Surcharges Please note: dates/months with a * or ^ or ^^ or ^^^ incur a high season surcharge *Flight High Season Surcharge of $300 per ^Land High Season Surcharge of $150 per ^^ Land High Season Surcharge of $300 per ^^^Land High Season Surcharge of $420 per Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth FLIGHTS Airline(s) Used Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, Air France, KLM, Croatian Airlines, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability) Arrive early in Zagreb $100 per subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Stay behind in Dubrovnik $100 per subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Stopover Packages Twin share: $450 per person/each way Solo Traveller: $700 each way Locations: * Singapore * Abu Dhabi Includes: - 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation - Daily breakfast - Return airport transfers Please Note: - An outbound and inbound stopover may be chosen; though the stopover location must be the same each way, due to the airline used - Stopover packages are subject to availability

6 The Fine Print Flight Upgrades Please Note: Upgrades are subject to request only. Availability and pricing will be confirmed once your booking form is returned to TripADeal ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 3-4 Star (Self-rated) - Zagreb: Best Western Hotel Astoria - Opatija: Hotel Astoria - Split: Hotel Slavija - Hvar: Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort - Korčula: Hotel Marko Polo - Dubrovnik: Hotel Lero *Please note: Rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights - Zagreb (Pre Tour): $200 per room including breakfast - Dubrovnik (Post Tour): $320 per room including breakfast Please note: Extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability) Child Policy - No child discounts apply; a full priced voucher must be purchased for all children travelling with their parents - Strictly valid for Children/infants 12 years old and over Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed Triple Share No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. A full priced voucher must be purchased. Subject to availability Bedding Configuration Double or twin bedding (subject to availability) Adjoining Rooms Not available OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOUR GUIDE vs TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all TripADeal travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 1, maximum group size 30 per coach Optional Tours / Activities DAY 13: - Montenegro Day Trip: 52 (approx. $75 AUD) - Lokrum Island Day Trip: Please ask the hotel reception for more details & pricing Please Note: - prices are based on per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable direct to the tour operator in the currency specified - Some tours require minimum numbers to operate

7 The Fine Print EXCLUSIONS - Visa fees and requirements (No visa is required for Europe if travelling on an Australian passport) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary - Recommended gratuities/tipping 5 per person/day payable direct on tour - Optional activities/tours - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal. VISAS EUROPE: No visa is required for Europe for up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian passport Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required 2nd Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Subsequent changes - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Changes within 30 days of departure $ person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Changes within 14 days of departure $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or Travel Voucher reissue 1st Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider