17 Day Athens to Zagreb

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Athens, Zagreb-NYC. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 15 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Divani Palace, Athens 1 night Divani, Kalambaka 1 night Metropol, Ohrid 2 nights Sheraton, Tirana 3 nights Tirena, Dubrovnik 1 night President, Split 1 night Jezero, Plitvice Lakes 2 nights Park, Bled 2 nights Regent Esplanade, Zagreb All transfers 24 meals: 15 breakfasts, 9 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Acropolis, Athens Temple of Apollo, Delphi Meteora Monastery, Meteora Cathedral of St. Sofia, Ohrid Franciscan Monastery, Dubrovnik Diocletian's Palace, Split Plitvice Lakes National Park Postojna Caves, Postojna Bled Castle, Bled Cathedral of Zagreb, Zagreb Itinerary DAY 1, Friday - Depart USA Depart USA for Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Athens Welcome to Athens. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a welcome orientation and dinner in a traditional Greek taverna in the Plaka area, the old part of Athens Overnight: Athens Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Sunday - Athens City Tour This morning enjoy a tour of the city. Your tour includes the Acropolis with its Parthenon, often considered the most perfectly proportioned building ever constructed. Also, see the Erectheum, the Temple of Nike Apertos, the Ancient Agora and the Theatres of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast DAY 4 , Monday - Tour of Delphi Depart Athens through the fertile plain of the Boetia region, passing by the towns of Thebes, Levadia, and the picturesque village of Arachova, before arriving in Delphi. Upon arrival, tour the ancient Delphi excavations, situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Visit the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians and the Museum, home of the bronze sculpture known as "the Charioteer" among other masterpieces. This afternoon drive to Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the cliffs of Meteora Overnight: Kalambaka Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 5, Tuesday - Tour of Meteora This morning climb to the top of Meteora, known as "the rocks that fell from the sky," where monks built their enclaves isolated from civilization. Visit Megalo Meteoro, the most important monastery of the four currently active. Then continue to Ohrid, with a stop in Bitola along the way Overnight: Ohrid Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Wednesday - Ohrid City Tour An important cultural and spiritual center, the lakeside resort of Ohrid is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begin the morning sightseeing tour with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town to the entrance to the Cathedral of St. Sofia, which contains magnificent frescoes from the 10th century. In the early afternoon, continue towards Tirana, capital of Albania Overnight: Tirana Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Thursday - Tirana City Tour This morning, enjoy a tour of Tirana. See the Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), the Palace of Culture, and the National History Museum, with its mosaic facade representing the flow of Albanian history. Continue to see the Puppet Theatre, the National Bank, the Ethem Bey Mosque, and the Skanderbeg Statue. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Tirana Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Friday - Visit Shkodra, Scenic Drive to Dubrovnik Continue toward the town of Shkodra, a major Albanian cultural center. The city a was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was conquered by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. Enjoy spectacular views of the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city, before crossing the border to Montenegro. Drive via Bar, Budva and Herceg Novi toward Dubrovnik Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 9, Saturday - Walking Tour of Dubrovnik This morning, enjoy a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik.” View the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. Continue to view the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Sunday - Day at Leisure Day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik independently Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast DAY 11 , Monday - Split City Tour Depart Dubrovnik and travel along the beautiful coast of the Adriatic Sea to Split. Enjoy a city tour of Split which includes the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace. See remnants of Roman heritage and Renaissance and Gothic structures of this contemporary city Overnight: Split Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 12 , Tuesday - Scenic Drive to Plitvice Lakes Today, drive north along the coast to Trogir, home to artists and scholars from around the world. Journey inland towards the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder which includes 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation Overnight: Plitvice Lakes Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 13 , Wednesday - Tour of Postojna Caves Return to the coast and the beautiful Bay of Kvarner and its popular seaside resort, Opatija. Head north to Postojna, site of one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the subterranean world via train. Afterwards, continue towards the Julian Alps to Bled Overnight: Bled Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 14, Thursday - Bled City Tour Morning sightseeing includes a visit to Bled Castle, located on a cliff high above Lake Bled. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Bled Meals: Breakfast DAY 15. Friday - Walking Tour of Ljubljana Travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, for a visit to the open-air market, City Hall, Robba's Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Continue to Zagreb, capital of Croatia Overnight: Zagreb Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 16 , Saturday - Zagreb City Tour This morning enjoy a Zagreb city tour of the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Zagreb Meals: Breakfast DAY 17, Sunday - Depart for USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 16 2389 3839 Jun 13 2379 3699 Jun 27 2389 3859 Jul 11 2389 3649 Aug 22 2389 3699 Sep 5; 19; Oct 3 2379 3399 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee,tips to guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 17 Day Athens to Zagreb - [details] Divani Palace Acropolis   Athens This superior first hotel has a unique feature due to the ancient ruins that were found in its foundation. These ruins have been incorporated into the hotel's architectural design. [more] Divani Hotel   Kalambaka This first class hotel is situated at the foot of the rocks of Meteora at the small village of Kalambaka. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has stunning views of the mountains. [more] Hotel Metropol   Ohrid This first class hotel is located on the shores of Lake Ohrid. [more] Hotel Sheraton   Tirana This deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Tirana, near to its major attractions. [more] Hotel Tirena   Dubrovnik This first class hotel is adjacent to one of the most beautiful beaches in Dubrovnik. [more] Hotel President   Split This first class hotel is located in the center of town near to the Croatian National Theatre. [more] Hotel Jezero   Plitvice Lakes This first class hotel is located in the center of the Plitvice Lakes National Park amist great natural beauty. [more] Park Hotel   Bled This first class hotel offers a beautiful view of the lake, the castle and the Julian Alps from its location in the center of Bled. [more] Regent Esplanade   Zagreb This deluxe hotel is a landmark building located in the historic center of Zagreb. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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