THE BALKANS
MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE
This stunning region is home to some of the most enchanting and beautiful places in Europe. The wooded highlands and storied past of the Balkans have sheltered abundant cultures, languages and ethnicities. Step back into the world of Kings and Queens and experience magical and mystical Medieval History. From mountains to pristine beaches, from ancient buildings to luxurious resorts – there is something for everyone’s taste.
Get into the tranquil atmosphere and explore the picturesque streets without crowd and noise. Have a sense of déjà-vu while strolling down the cobblestone streets and medieval towns.
1 night stay in each city – Zagreb and Zadar at 4 star hotels
2 nights’ stay in each city Split and Dubrovnik at 4 star hotels
Daily breakfast,
Zagreb walking tour,
Visit to Plitvice National Park,
Zadar walking tour,
Split walking tour,
Dubrovnik walking tour
Return airport transfers.
Arrival
Welcome to Zagreb! Transfer to accommodation for check-in. Later meet with the local guide for your 2h walking tour of Zagreb. The capital and home to a little more than a million people, during your walking tour you will visit some of the main sites in such as Jelacic square, St. Mark’s church, Dolac Market, and many more. For shopping lovers, there is Ilica, a famous shopping street with many shops. Gastronomy is a big part of Croats everyday lives, so there is a large number of restaurant to choose from.
Overnight in Zagreb
ZAGREB – NP PLITVICE LAKES – ZADAR
Following breakfast transfer from Zagreb to Zadar via National Park Plitvice (2,5h drive to Plitvice), the biggest and the most beautiful Croatian National park. National Park of Plitvice is UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will be immersed in peace and serenity. Sixteen lakes – true jewels, each at a different level, are joined by a series of cascading waterfalls. Situated in a dense forest the Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of a rare and unique beauty. Visit of the park with a local guide. Free time for lunch. In late afternoon transfer to Zadar on the Adriatic coast. After check-in transfer to the city centre and meet with your local guide for a guided tour and sunset view. Later transfer back to the hotel for overnight in Zadar.
Zadar – Split
Following breakfast, check-out and transfer to the famous city of Split. The city center is made up of the ancient Diocletian’s palace from the 4th century, protected by UNESCO since 1979. Split was under the rule of many empires, including Roman and Austro-Hungarian. It inevitably reflected on their culture and architecture. After check-in meet with your local guide for your private walking tour of the town center. Free afternoon and overnight in Split.
Following breakfast, free day to explore on own.
Overnight in Split
Following breakfast, check-out and depart for our final destination Dubrovnik. About a 2,5h drive. Arrival to accommodation and check-in. Later transfer to the Pile Gates (entrance to the Old Town). You will be thrilled by the historical attractions like the Ancient City Walls and cobbled stone streets from the Middle Ages. Take a great selfie there or just enjoy the view! Meet with your local guide for your walking tour through the Old Town, you will discover different sites such as: Stradun square, St. John’s fortress, Church of St. Igniatus of Loyola with stunning frescoes around the altar and others. Later the guide will leave you at the Dubrovnik Funicular, once at the top of Mt. Srdj the panoramic view of the entire city will take your breath away. Later head back down and transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Following breakfast the clients will have a free day in Dubrovnik. The client can choose additional excursion such as: Game of Thrones tour, Dubrovnik ghosts and mystery. Visit Europe’s second oldest synagogue and stroll the streets of the former Jewish ghetto from 16th century.
Skydiving above Dubrovnik, Sea kayaking.
Following breakfast, check-out and depart for the airport according to your flight schedule.
Airfare
Visa
Optional tours, excursions and activities.
Travel Insurance
All other services not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’
*Prices mentioned is starting from, per person based on 2 persons travelling together and sharing twin/double room, subject to seasonal surcharges and availability.
ITL World reserve the right to amend the prices in case of currency fluctuations, changes in rates of exchange, and/or fuel costs, special or high season charges and hike in the airline/hotel/rail/land transportation charges before the date of departure.
For convenience of passengers and / or feasibility of operations, ITL World or their service providers may sometimes amend the itinerary.
International hotel check in time is between 2pm and 3pm and check out time is between 11am and 12pm. (Exceptions apply). Early check in and or late check-out is subject to availability of rooms and may be chargeable.
It is the responsibility of the passengers to ensure they hold valid passport, visa, travel and medical insurance, vaccination etc., as applicable for each destination.
City/tourist tax as applicable, must be paid directly at the hotel.
To assist with visa application process, ITL World would provide copies of air tickets, travel insurance and other ground service vouchers for bookings made and fully paid for. Approval and issuance of visa is at the discretion of respective Embassies or Consulates and ITL World cannot in anyway influence this process. Certain nationals however receive visa on arrival in select countries, subject to prior online approvals