12DAYS EXPLORING CROATIA 02 nd 13 th JUNE 2018

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1 From: THE ASIA COLLECTION, Canada ALEX LEE TOUR FEATURES: 12DAYS EXPLORING CROATIA 02 nd 13 th JUNE 2018 SELECTED CLASS HOTELS, ROOMS WITH PRIVATE FACILITIES AS PER BELOW OR SIMILAR HOTEL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES DAY LJUBLJANA 4* RADISSON BLU PLAZA OR SIMILAR DAY LJUBLJANA 4* RADISSON BLU PLAZA OR SIMILAR DAY OPATIJA AREA 4* GH ADRIATIC I OR SIMILAR DAY OPATIJA AREA 4* GH ADRIATIC I OR SIMILAR DAY ŠIBENIK AREA 4* SOLARIS RESORT OR SIMILAR DAY SPLIT 4* RADISSON BLU OR SIMILAR DAY MOSTAR 5* HOTEL MEPAS OR SIMILAR DAY DUBROVNIK 4* HOTEL KOMPAS OR SIMILAR DAY DUBROVNIK 4* HOTEL KOMPAS OR SIMILAR DAY DUBROVNIK 4* HOTEL KOMPAS OR SIMILAR MEALS: DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST 10 x (STANDARD 3-COURSE MENU, BEVERAGES EXCLUDED) 10 x DINNER IN LOCAL RESTAURANT (STANDARD 3-COURSE MENU, BEVERAGES EXCLUDED) OR HOTEL RESTAURANT (STANDARD HOTEL DINNER; BEVERAGES EXCLUDED) LOCAL GUIDES AS PER PROGRAME: ZAGREB, BLED, LJUBLJANA, ROVINJ, PULA, PLITVICE, TROGIR, SPLIT, MOSTAR, DUBROVNIK, KOTOR ENTRANCE FEES: RETURN PLETNA BOAT RIDE WITH ST MARY CHURCH ON BLED ISLAND, POSTOJNA CAVE, NP PLITVICE, CABLE CAR TO MT SRD IN DUBROVNIK ADITTIONAL: OYSTER & WINE TASTING IN STON (3 OYSTERS + 0,2L HOUSE WINE) PANORAMA BOAT CRUISE IN DUBROVNIK

2 ITINERARY 02 nd JUNE AC 164 L 02JUN YEG YYZ 09:30 15:08 07JUN 320 AC 1968 L 02JUN ZAG 16:55 07:30 08JUN rd JUNE ZAGREB AIRPORT ZAGREB L/D UPON ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB AIRPORT BY FLISGHT TBA~ NOT ARRANGED BY KOMPAS TRANSFER TO ZAGREB CITY BY COACH ONLY S/S TOUR IN ZAGREB WITH ESG Zagreb, the capital of neighbouring Croatia, is a remarkable city of many faces. On a guided tour, we walk through the three historic parts of Zagreb, the medieval Upper Town (Gornji Grad), Kaptol, and monumental Lower Town (Donji Grad). Afterwards, you will have some free time to enjoy the lively pulse of the city. FREE TIME FOR SOME INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES OR SHOPPING TRANSFER TO LJUBLJANA BY COACH ONLY OVERNIGHT IN LJUBLJANA

3 04 TH JUNE LJUBLJANA BLED LJUBLJANA MORNING TRANSFER TO BLED BY COACH ONLY S/S TOUR IN BLED WITH ESG RETURN PLETNA BOAT RIDE ST MARY CHURCH ON BLED ISLAND A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake with a view of romantic little island with its church and mysterious wishing bell. TRANSFER BACK TO LJUBLJANA BY COACH ONLY S/S TOUR IN LJUBLJANA WITH ESG Ljubljana charms visitors with its atmosphere, the way it balances the heritage of the past with the achievements of the present. We take a walk through the elegant Baroque streets and over the picturesque Triple and Dragon Bridge, take a look at the beautiful churches, St Nicholas Cathedral and take some time to enjoy the atmosphere of the squares and riverbanks.

4 05 TH JUNE LJUBLJANA POSTOJNA OPATIJA AREA OVERNIGHT IN LJUBLJANA BREAKFEST IN HOTEL RESTAURANT TRANSFER TO POSTOJNA BY CAOCH ONLY VISIT POSTOJNA CAVE POSTOJNA CAVE GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE (AUDIO GUIDE IN SUPPLEMENT) Head to Postojna for a visit to the breathtaking cave system, Postojna caves. The two million years old, 27 km long system of subterranean caves is one of the most easily accessible networks of underground caves in the world. A ride by electrical train will be followed by a guided walk through a series of cave halls with drop stones, pillars and translucent curtains that create unforgettable impressions. The underworld system is a home to the mysterious, unique subterranean amphibian Proteus Anguinus, or human fish as it is popularly called here. 06 TH JUNE OPATIJA AREA CONTINUE TO OPATIJA AREA BY COACH ONLY BETTER 3- COURSE MENU, BEVERAGES EXCLUDED OVERNIGHT IN OPATIJA AREA BREAKFAST IN HOTEL TRANSFER TO ROVINJ BY COACH ONLY

5 ROVINJ PULA OPATIJA AREA S/S TOUR IN ROVINJ WITH ESG Rovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (as of 2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Italian and Croatian; hence both town names are official and equal. TRANSFER TO PULA BY COACH ONLY S/S TOUR IN PULA WITH ESG Time permitting you will stop in Pula, the largest town on the Istrian peninsula, which offers a diversity of attractions to lovers of culture. The rich itinerary of its three thousand year old history, where every step you take through the old town is a landmark, begins and ends with the Roman Amphitheatre.

6 07 TH JUNE OPATIJA AREA PLITVICE ŠIBENIK AREA TRANSFER BACK TO OPATIJA AREA BY COACH ONLY OVERNIGHT IN OPATIJA AREA TRANSFER TO PLITVICE BY COACH ONLY S/S TOUR IN PLITVICE WITH ESG INCLUDED ENTRANCES: NP PLITVICE LAKE The UNESCO listed Plitvice Lakes lie amidst the greenery of hilly Croatian countryside. We visit the stunning wonderland of 16 lakes flanked by thundering waterfalls and primeval forest. Every year, over a million nature lovers visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe, covering an area of 30,000 ha. In a valley between high forested mountains lie, one below another, 16 beautiful lakes of crystal blue-green colour. 08 TH JUNE ŠIBENIK AREA TRANSFER TO SIBENIK AREA BY COACH ONLY DINNER IN HOTEL OR LOCAL RESTUARANT OVERNIGHT IN SIBENIK AREA TRANSFER TO TROGIR BY COACH ONLY

7 TROGIR SPLIT S/S TOUR IN TROGIR WITH ESG INCLUDED ENTRANCES: Trogir is a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period. TRANSFER TO SPLIT BY COACH ONLY S/S TOUR IN SPLIT WITH ESG INCLUDED ENTRANCES: Today you will explore Split, one of Dalmatia's liveliest towns and largest shopping centres. It is really a treat to look at shop windows along the narrow streets. Enjoy tour of the oldest part of Split, the 3rd century Diocletian Palace where we will see the cellars, the Peristil, the Golden and Silver Gates, the Cathedral (Mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian), the Temple of Jupiter and other historic and interesting sights. The visit to the old part of the city is followed by time at leisure for shopping, strolling and general enjoyment.

8 09 TH JUNE SPLIT MOSTAR OVERNIGHT IN SPLIT TRANSFER TO MOSTAR BY COACH ONLY S/S TOUR OF MOSTAR WITH ESG Mostar is a city and municipality in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inhabited by 113,169 people, it is the most important city in the Herzegovina region, its cultural capital, and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.

9 10 TH JUNE MOSTAR STON DUBROVNIK 11 TH JUNE DUBROVNIK OVERNIGHT IN MOSTAR TRANSFER TO STON BY COACH ONLY OYSTER (3 FRESH OYSTERS) & WINE (0,2L HOUSE WINE) TASTING CONTINUE TO DUBROVNIK BY COACH ONLY The `Pearl of the Adriatic`, a standout attraction and perfectly preserved baroque city state, to see the finest sites of the Old Walled City. OVERNIGHT IN DUBROVNIK S/S TOUR OF DUBROVNIK WITH ESG INCLUDED ENTRANCES: CABLE CAR TO MT SRD Exploring will start with the walking tour of the city which is on UNESCO s List of Cultural Heritage. This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural master places, scrupulously preserved over the centuries. Cable car ride to 405-meter ascent above sea level and enjoy one of the best panoramic tour of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands.

10 12 TH JUNE DUBROVNIK MONTENEGRO DUBROVNIK PANORAMA BOAT CRUISE FREE TIME FOR SOME INDVIDUAL ACTIVITIES OR SHOPPING DINNER IN LOCAL OR HOTEL RESTAURANT OVERNIGHT IN DUBROVNIK TRANSFER TO MONTENEGRO BY CAOCH ONLY S/S TOUR OF KOTOR WITH ESG INCLUDED ENTRANCES: KOTOR CITY TAX Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,510 and is the administrative center of Kotor Municipality. The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period. It is located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. Some have called it the southern-most fjord in Europe, but it is a ria, a submerged river canyon. Together with the nearly overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen, Kotor and its surrounding area form an impressive and picturesque Mediterranean landscape.

11 TRANSFER BACK TO DUBROVNIK BY COACH ONLY DINNER IN LOCAL OR HOTEL RESTAURANT 13 TH JUNE DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK AIRPORT OVERNIGHT IN DUBROVNIK OU661 departs Dubrovnik at 06:15 Arrive Zagreb at 07:10 AC1969 departs Zagreb at 09:15 Arrive Toronto at 12:40 AC171 departs Toronto at 16:55 Arrive Edmonton at 19:02

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