HIDDEN CROATIA. 15 days including 7 night Deluxe Adriatic Cruise

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1 HIDDEN CROATIA ESCORTED TOUR 24 Sep 08 Oct days including 7 night Deluxe Adriatic Cruise Our tour will be an unforgettable journey of discovering treasures on land and at sea. Medieval cities, pristine beaches, forests, waterfalls and picturesque lakes, thousands of years of colourful history etched into ancient stone walls and cobbled streets, preserved as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The ancient city of Dubrovnik, the fortess at Knin, the beauty of the less travelled Dalmatian hinterland, Diocletian s Palace in Split, the scenic Plitvice Lakes plus a day trip to Montenegro. Add to this 7 days island hopping along the Adriatic coast aboard brand new MV RIVA and you have a dream holiday to one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Our CLASSIC CROATIA escorted on the same dates was sold out very quickly, taking up all the Upper and Main Deck cabins on MV RIVA. To accommodate additional enquiries, we secured the remaining 7 Lower Deck cabins with a slightly different land itinerary and we invite you to join us on our HIDDEN CROATIA escorted tour! Your tour leader from Pannell s Tours will ensure a carefree holiday while local specialist guides at important cultural & historical locations will add to an enriching travel experience. There are no optional extras and all sightseeing excursions are included in the tour price, as are all tips & gratuities. Lower Deck cabins have portholes, are normally quieter than Main & Upper deck cabins when we are moored in port and they are a little larger! etter a Lower Deck cabin than none at all! JOIN US! TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Zagreb, cultural & economic capital of Croatia, with its charming medieval Old City Trakošćan 12 th century castle, home of the noble Drašković family for 4 centuries Plitvice National Park where wooded hills enclose 16 turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls The fortress at Knin - the second largest military fortification in the whole of Europe The modern, interactive Alka Museum at Sinj a hidden treasure Split - Emperor Diocletian s Palace, built 3 rd century AD, the hub of this vibrant city 7 Nights luxury cruise from Split to Dubrovnik, including Hvar, Korčula & Mljet National Park Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic, with its monumental city wall. Day trip to Montenegro, a small, picturesque country filled with natural beauty.

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3 ITINERARY SUMMARY WITH PRICE (Detailed Itinerary in separate document) Page 3 Day 1 Mon 24 Sep D Day 2 Tue 25 Sep Day 3 Wed 26 Sep Day 4 Thu 27 Sep, L Day 5 Fri 28 Sep Day 6 Sat 29 Sep D Day 7 Sun 30 Sep Day 8 Mon 01 Oct (Wine Tasting) ZAGRE - ARRIVAL Arrive Zagreb International Airport, private transfer to HOTEL WESTIN in the heart of Zagreb. Spend two nights here. Welcome drink and dinner at a traditional restaurant to meet your tour director and fellow travellers. ZAGRE - Tracoskan Castle - City Walking Tour Drive into the countryside to visit Trakoscan Castle, former home of the noble Draskovic family. Lunch stop at a local restaurant (own account). Afternoon Walking tour of Zagreb s medieval Upper Town Free for dinner this evening. ZAGRE - PLITVICE LAKES After breakfast, drive to Plitvice Lakes. Lunch along the way. Afternoon visit to Plitvice Lakes, surrounded by magnificent waterfalls and green forest. Explore along wooden walkways the 16 turquoise lakes connected by magnificent waterfalls, including a boat ride. Overnight at HOTEL MIRJANA RASTOKE PLITVICE LAKES - SPLIT Visit the enormous fortress in the town of Knin. Next stop is the small inland town of Sinj to visit the interactive Museum Alka. Lunch in Sinj area. Continue on to Split for overnight at HOTEL MARVIE Spend two nights here. SPLIT Morning excursion from Split to Trogir, an ancient town and harbour with a number of architectural gems. Sightseeing in Trogir with a local guide. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Mestrovich Gallery in Split. Overnight in Split SPLIT - EMARKATION Morning at leisure until it is time to transfer to the pier for the start of our 7 night Adriatic cruise aboard MV RIVA. After embarkation, enjoy a guided walking tour of Split. Dinner on board. SPLIT - OL /HVAR Morning departure to the island of rač for a swim at Dalmatia s most famous beach Zlatni Rat, with its constantly changing promontory. Visit the typical fishing village of ol, and continue towards the jet-set island of Hvar, the lavender island, with lunch on board while passing the Pakleni Islands. Afternoon walking tour of the town s historical landmarks. Hike the zig-zag path to the town fort for lovely views of our vessel and Pakleni Islands. Hvar offers a great choice of evening entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and clubs. Overnight in the port. SPLIT - IŠEVO (LUE CAVE) Early morning cruise to iševo to visit the lue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon (weather dependent, entrances to be paid on the spot, approximately 10 EUR). Continue to the island of Vis, near the remains of ancient Issa and once a strategic naval Yugoslav base, closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis retains a special charm the Mediterranean as it once was. Sample local wines in one of the Vis traditional wineries. Overnight in the port of Vis. Free for dinner

4 Page 4 Day 9 Tue 02 Oct Day 10 Wed 03 Oct D Day 11 Thu 04 Oct D Day 12 Fri 05 Oct Day 13 Sat 06 Oct Day 14 Sun 07 Oct Day 15 Mon 08 Oct VIS - KORČULA Cruise to the island of Korčula, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon walking tour of Korčula, one of Croatia s best preserved medieval cities. Overnight in Korčula. Korčula has an excellent choice of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet experience. (Alternative dining option. Excursion to a small nearby village for a typical Dalmatian dinner and to find out more about the island s history and traditional way of living. Not included in tour price and to be arranged with the Cruise Manager.) KORČULA - MLJET We head further south to the Island of Mljet. Stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy a boat ride to St. Mary Island. Alternatively, you can rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park on your own. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the island. Dinner on board and overnight in port Polača or Pomena. MLJET SLANO (STON) Departure for the mainland fishermens village of Slano, the starting point for Ston, another small village famous for its oysters. After exploring the town s vast medieval ramparts a short coastal walk leads us to an oyster farm to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer to the ship for the Captain s farewell dinner with live entertainment. SLANO (STON) - DUROVNIK Early morning departure to Dubrovnik, with its buildings dating back to the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. efore we tie up at Gruž harbor, we cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls while lunch is served on deck. After docking, transfer to the old town for a guided walking tour of this magical town. Take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and Elaphiti Islands. A walk on top of the city walls is recommended. Free time to dine at one of the many restaurants in the city. DISEMARK - DUROVNIK reakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and many new friends! Check out by 09h00am and transfer to HOTEL PETKA in Dubrovnik. Spend two nights here. The rest of the day and evening is at leisure. DUROVNIK MONTENEGRO - DUROVNIK A special treat today! Enjoy a full day excursion to the picturesque neighbouring country of Montenegro. Visit to Our Lady of the Rocks Island, including a short boat ride. Walking tour of the town of Kotor with a local guide. Free time until we return to Dubrovnik for overnight. Meet for a farewell drink & snacks this evening. DEPARTURE As we come to the end of our tour, it is time to say goodbye to Croatia and new friends. Individual transfers to Dubrovnik Airport for departure.

5 PRICES Per person sharing EUR 3,350 (Lower deck cabin with porthole aboard MV RIVA) Price per Single EUR 4,145 Price based on 14 passengers in 7 cabins. Supplement for lower numbers from EUR 140 per person No other cabins are available for this tour. Additional pre- and post-tour nights, if required (Subject to availability) Hotel Westin, Zagreb - Per Person sharing & EUR 84 - Per Single & EUR 145 Hotel Petka, Dubrovnik - Per Person sharing & EUR 80 - Per Single & EUR 112 Page 5 INCLUDED 7 nights hotel accommodation in Zagreb, Plitvice, Split & Dubrovnik, as per itinerary 7 nights aboard Deluxe Motor Yacht RIVA in Lower Deck Cabin with private facilities Full breakfast daily, 4 Dinners & 9 Lunches as per itinerary 1 drink with lunch and 1 lt water per person daily on cruise Daily cabin service on board Individual airport/hotel transfer on arrival in Zagreb Individual hotel/airport transfer on departure from Dubrovnik Surface transport in air conditioned coach for land sector us transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old town Dubrovnik Mljet National Park entrance fee Dubrovnik Cable Car Fee Sightseeing & entrances as per itinerary Visitors Taxes and Port Fees Whisper Tour Guide System with personal earphones during guided tours Wine tasting on the island of Vis Free wi-fi in hotels and during cruise Services of Pannell s Tours tour director throughout the tour Services of local tour manager/guide aboard the coach for land sector Services of professional tour manager on board Services of local English speaking guides Porterage for luggage handling at hotels & airports Tips & Gratuities for drivers, guides, ship s crew NOT INCLUDED International flights Additional pre- and post-tour hotel nights Additional private transfers Meals not included in itinerary Drinks not mentioned above Travel insurance Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls & laundry