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STUDY TOUR 2012

CROATIA, MONTENEGRO & SLOVENIA TOUR

1 st June – 10 th June 2012

10 DAYS/ 9 NIGHTS

DUBROVNIK APT –– DUBROVNIK – MONTENEGRO – KORCULA ISLAND – SPLIT – TROGIR – PLITVICE LAKES NP –

OPATIJA – POSTOJNA CAVE – BLED – BOHINJ – LJUBLJANA – ZAGREB – ZAGREB APT

DAY 1, DUBROVNIK APT – DUBROVNIK

Arrival to Dubrovnik APT (via Munich, Vienna, Frankfurt,

Istanbul, etc.). Meet your licensed English speaking guide, who will be at your disposal from the Day 1 till the Day 13.

Drive to Dubrovnik and check-in at hotel.

The over a thousand year old history of Dubrovnik is visible in every part of this city. The city is a living museum and a live stage, and has an ideal connection between its historical past and the modern day. It is surrounded by medieval walls that are 1940 meters long and are preserved in their original form.

They are open to visitors and are the city’s greatest attraction.

Since 1979 the town has been under

UNSECO

protection.

Dubrovnik is mainly a cultural destination, which asides from monuments of interest, offers a series of cultural events and festivals. Dubrovnik is a city that charms, a city that you fall in love with and always return to like new, to discover more unique experiences. You will explore the finest sites of the

Old Walled City

. Walking through the old town you will visit the Rector's Palace and the Cathedral. It is also possible to visit the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s third oldest pharmacy. Overnight Dubrovnik.

BOOKING & INFORMATION:

Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com

Visit one of Dubrovnik's restaurants: Mediterranean, vegetarian, Japanese and many more...

DAY 2, OPTIONAL DAILY TRIP TO MONTENEGRO

After breakfast, you can decide for optional daily trip to Montenegro. After onehour drive scenic drive, you will arrive to

Kotor

, located along one of

Montenegro’s most beautiful bays. Kotor is a city of traders and famous sailors, with many stories to tell. We will visit the old town, criss-crossed with narrow streets and squares and visit the Roman Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, which is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. Next we will drive to

Budva

. Budva’s pebble beaches with crystal-clear sea and mild climate rank among the most beautiful coasts in the world. The Old Town is a place of important historic and religious monuments, galleries, boutiques and cafes. Afternoon drive back to

Dubrovnik.

If you decide to

stay in Dubrovnik

, you will have many chances to go on beautiful beaches, bars, shopping in the old city and many more. Option: Taking the cable car above Dubrovnik we will have the opportunity to view it from above, from a

spectacular panoramic spot

, Mt. Srdj. Overnight Dubrovnik.

DAY 3, DUBROVNIK – KORCULA ISLAND – SPLIT

After breakfast and check-out from hotel. You will travel from Dubrovnik, following a route that meanders through the vineyards and valleys of the Peljesac Peninsula (which is only joined to the mainland by a thin sliver of land, to the town of

Orebic. From there you will take

the boat

to the city of Korcula.

Korcula

, reputed to be the birthplace of

Marco

Polo

and one of Croatia's many treasures, is an exquisite town which would be a crime not to visit. Afternoon drive to Split.

Overnight Split.

Visit one of Split's restaurants: Mediterranean, vegetarian, Italian, Chinese and many more...

BOOKING & INFORMATION:

Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com

DAY 4, SPLIT – ŠIBENIK

After breakfast, morning sightseeing of

Split

, a pre-historic city built by the Roman emperor Diocletian. You will visit Diocletian’s palace – one of the most preserved roman palaces, which is known to the world as a »still living palace«, as modern shops and citizens live and work inside the walls of the ancient palace complex. Strolling around the palace we will see

Jupiter’s palace, open market and St. Dominus cathedral. Drive to

Trogir

. It’s a small town and its sights are conveniently clustered together, making it an easy walk and easy to understand why it is a

UNESCO World Heritage Site

. Climb the stairs of St. Lawrence cathedral bell tower and enjoy the panorama of the old town stony houses.

End the day in

Sibenik, a gem in the Croatian Adriatic

, situated along the mouth of Krka on the most picturesque part of the eastern Adriatic coast. The rich cultural and historical heritage of the city is visible in the impressive Cathedral of St. Jakov is under

UNESCO

protection. Numerous churches, monasteries, palaces and four fortresses

'frame' the city, and also testify to the perseverance, renunciation and faith of generations of people of Sibenik. Sibenik is a city of culture, the host to the only International Children's Festival as well as traditional events such as Dalmatian chanson

Evenings.

Overnight Sibenik area. Visit one of Sibenik's restaurants: mostly Mediterranean....

DAY 5, ŠIBENIK – PLITVICE LAKES NP – OPATIJA

After breakfast and check-out, drive to

Plitvice Lakes National Park

. This lush valley has 16 terraced lakes strung together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks. Countless cascades and colourful water make this park a natural wonderland. Walk along lush paths and wooden bridges, then take a boat out on the still waters of Kozjak Lake and ride an electric train around the park.

BOOKING & INFORMATION:

Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com

Afternoon drive to

Opatija

, which in the past was a summer and winter destination for the Austro-Hungarian nobility because of its mild

Mediterranean climate, and today it is a place of luxury hotels, former villas and private summer residences that have been turned into beautiful hotels, wellness centres, congress halls, and swimming pools.

The park of Sv. Jakov, The fountain - Helios and Selena and Maiden with the seagull, are some of Opatija’s symbols. Overnight Opatija.

Visit one of Opatija’s restaurants: Mediterranean, vegetarian friendly and many more...

DAY 6, OPATIJA – POSTOJNA – BLED

After breakfast and check-out, drive to

Postojna Cave.

It is the biggest cave in Europe open to tourists. Ride on a miniature electric train through the fantastic underground world, enriched with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.

After the visit, proceed to

Bled

, where you will take a sightseeing tour of the emerald-green lake Bled, embark Bled’s typical

‘pletna’ boat and ride to Bled

Island

where those interested will have the opportunity to visit the St. Mary’s church and ring its bell for good luck. You will also visit Bled

castle

, which stands on a precipitous cliff above the lake. While enjoying the famous vanilla-and-cream dessert ‘kremšnita’, you will admire the beautiful Bled panorama from the castle terrace.

Overnight Bled.

BOOKING & INFORMATION:

Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com

Visit one of Bled's restaurants: traditional, Indian, Chinese and many more...

DAY 7, BLED – BOHINJ

After breakfast, morning in Bled. Around noon you will visit

Bohinj Lake

with the lovely church of St. John. Taking a cable car railway to

Vogel Mountain

will give you an opportunity to admire a wonderful panoramic view onto Lake Bohinj and the surrounding Julian Alps. Overnight Bled.

DAY 8, BLED – LJUBLJANA

After breakfast and check-out, morning drive to Ljubljana city,

the Capital of Slovenia

. It lies between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, in a basin where the Ljubljanica River flows into the Sava. Ljubljana has everything offered by a modern capital, while at the same time it has the surprisingly friendly and relaxed atmosphere of a smaller town.

Morning sightseeing tour of

Ljubljana

– the capital of Slovenia. Stroll the old town dotted with small shops, outdoor cafes and restaurants, we will see all the main sights of this lovely town. We will take the funicular to the medieval Ljubljana castle, climb the stairs of Ljubljana castle tower to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the old town and red-roofed houses clustered together overlooked by a castle on a hill. Overnight Ljubljana.

Visit one of Ljubljana's restaurants: traditional, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and many more...

BOOKING & INFORMATION:

Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com

DAY 9, LJUBLJANA – ZAGREB

After breakfast and check-out, morning free for shopping in

Ljubljana. Afternoon proceed to Zagreb.

Zagreb

is

Croatia's capital

, as well as being a business centre, university centre, city of culture, art and entertainment.

Springing up from two medieval settlements - Kaptol and Gradec, which form the core of the old Upper Town, it is a true Central

European city and with the surrounding settlements it has about one million inhabitants.

The old Baroque nucleus is woven from old stone streets and buildings, many churches, a magnificent cathedral with modern shops, cosy cafes and restaurants. Possibility to have a ride on the

Zagreb’s blue tram

or walk down the longest street in

Zagreb - Ilica, climb up the funicular to the Upper Town and visit the Lotrscak tower, St. Mark's Church, Kamenita vrata, museums and galleries.

Overnight Zagreb.

Visit one of Zagreb's famous restaurants: traditional, Indian, vegetarian, Mediterranean, Japanese, and Chinese and may more...

DAY 10, ZAGREB – DEPARTURE ZAGREB APT

After breakfast, free time till departure to the Zagreb airport.

Drive from Zagreb city to the airport for flight back (via Munich, Vienna, Frankfurt, Istanbul, etc.).

BOOKING & INFORMATION:

Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com

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