12 Day Affordable Croatia & Slovenia

$949 Land Only

$1499* Air & Land

Home : : November 2008 - March 2009

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights NYC - Venice Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations 2 nights Grand, Opatija 1 night Hotel Atrium, Split 3 nights Hotel Petka, Dubrovnik 1 night Hotel Grabovac, Plitvice Lakes 2 nights Jelovica, Bled 1 nights Hotel Plaza, Venice Mestre All transfers 12 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager Services of local guides in Split, Dubrovnik and Zagreb Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Bled Castle Dubrovnik Old City Walls Diocletian's Palace Itinerary DAY 1, Thursday or Sunday - Depart the USA Depart the USA to Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Friday or Monday - Arrive in Opatija Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel in Opatija, a popular summer and winter resort in the beautiful Gulf of Kvarner. With the afternoon at leisure, perhaps take a stroll along the "Lungo Mare" seafront, and in the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation at your hotel Overnight: Opatija Meals: Dinner DAY 3. Saturday or Tuesday - Full Day in Opatija Enjoy a full day at leisure in the seaside town of Opatija Optional: Full Day Istrian Peninsula (AM) Overnight: Opatija Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Sunday or Wednesday - Zadar City Tour, Arrive in Split This morning, travel via coach to Split. Along the way, stop in Zadar, one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city that includes the ruins of the Roman Forum, the cathedral, and St. Donat Church. Continue to Split with the remainder of the day at leisure Overnight: Split Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Monday or Thursday - Split City Tour, Arrive Dubrovnik Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Split. View the Roman remains of Diocletian’s Palace, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the Temple of Jupiter. Later, relax in a waterfront café and shop in the local market before continuing along the coast to Dubrovnik Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Tuesday or Friday - Dubrovnik City Tour This morning's walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" includes a visit to the city walls and a stroll along the main street of Stradun. Continue to view the old harbor, St. Laurence Fortress, the Franciscan Monastery, and the Palaces of Sponza and Rector. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Wednesday or Saturday - Full Day in Dubrovnik Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik independently. The historic Old City center is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Site, or, for a more modern taste of Dubrovnik enjoy lunch at a chic outdoor café Optional: Full Day Montenegro Tour (AM) Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Thursday or Sunday - Arrive Plitvice Lakes Today, travel inland through wooded mountains and lush vegetation to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a breathtaking example of pristine natural beauty Overnight: Plitvice Lakes Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Friday or Monday - Plitvice Lakes, Arrive Bled This morning, enjoy a walking tour about the lower lakes of Plitvice National Park before heading to Zagreb, Croatia's charming capital. Here, view Roosevelt and Ban Josip Jelacic Squares as well as the Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, and Pope's Tower. Enjoy time to explore the city independently before departing for Bled, located in the heart of the Julian Alps Optional: Dinner at a Country Inn (PM) Overnight: Bled Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Saturday or Tuesday - Tour Ljubljana, Bled This morning drive to Ljubljana for a panoramic city tour that includes views of the open-air market, City Hall, Parliament, Robba's Fountain, and the Three Bridges. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bled including a visit to Bled Castle, the city's most famous landmark. This evening, celebrate your last night abroad at tonight's farewell dinner Overnight: Bled Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 11, Sunday or Wednesday - Full Day in Venice This morning, transfer to Venice. Balance of the day is at leisure to independently explore Venice, a splendid city of palaces, canals, romance, and culture Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast, DAY 12, Monday or Thursday - Return to the USA Transfer to the Venice 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. Full Day Istrian Peninsula Day #3 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $54 Begin with an orientation tour of Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Visit a Roman Amphitheater, the sixth largest of its kind to be preserved in the world today. Afterward, enjoy an orientation tour of Porec before continuing to see the Basilica of Euphrasius, a UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site. Finally, proceed to the beautiful resort town of Rovinj, where you will enjoy free time exploring the old town and its narrow lanes at your leisure before returning to Opatija. Full Day Montenegro Day #7 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $54 Drive toward the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Pass the towns of Risan and Kotor before arriving in Cetinje, the one-time seat of Montenegrin rulers. After a sightseeing tour in Cetinje, return to the coast to view Sveti Stefan, enjoying a short stop in Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. Dinner at a Country Inn Day #9 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $46 This evening, enjoy a traditional Slovene dinner with wine at a popular country-inn in the medieval town of Radovljica. 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 Air & Land   Book By Jun 13 Book After Jun 13 Oct 9 1899 2099 Oct 16 1879 2079 Oct 30 1769 1969 Nov 6 1699 1899 Nov 13 1499 1729 Nov 20 1579 1779 Nov 27 1499 1699 Dec 25 1699 1899 2009 Air & Land   Book By Jun 13 Book After Jun 13 Feb 26 1499 1699 Mar 5; 8; 12; 15; 19 1699 1929 Mar 22; 26; 29 1669 1899 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $5, optional tours & tips to guides, driver and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only package does not include arrival/departure transfers nor are the transfers included if flight schedule does not meet the schedule below: Arrival flights into Venice must be before 3pm Hotel Plans 12 Day Affordable Croatia & Slovenia - [details] Grand   Opatija This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city. [more] Hotel Atrium   Split This deluxe class hotel is located in center of Split adjacent to ancient Diocletian aqueduct. [more] Hotel Petka   Dubrovnik This tourist class hotel is only a few minutes from Dubrovnik and is within view of the Gruz Bay. [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] Hotel Grabovac   Plitvice Lakes This tourist class hotel is located near the entrance to the National Park. [more] Jelovica   Bled This superior tourist class hotel is located on the edge of town. [more] Hotel M   Ljubljana This superior tourist class hotel is located in a residential area of Ljubljana, a short drive from the city center. [more] Hotel Plaza   Venice Mestre This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? Yes No Inner Air Departure City Departure Date   Return Date   Preferred Airline [Any] Accesrail Aces Airlines Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aero California Aerocontinente Aeroflot Russian Airlines Aerolineas Argentinas Aerolineas Internacionales Aeromar Aeromexico Aeropostal Airlines Aerosvit Airlines Afrinat International Airlines Air Alm Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China International Air D'ayiti Air Europa Air France Air India Air Jamaica Air Liberte/Aom Air Malta Air New Zealand Air Pacific Air Santo Domingo Air Tahiti Nui Air Transat Airtran Airways Alaska Airlines Alitalia Airlines All Nippon Airways Allegro Airlines Aloha Airlines America West Airlines American Airlines American Trans Air Amtrak Asiana Airlines Austrian Airlines Aviacsa Avianca Azteca Airlines Bahamasair Big Sky Airlines British Airways British Midland Airways Bwia Intl Airways Caribbean Star Airlines Caribbean Sun Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Cayman Airways China Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Continental Airlines Copa Croatia Airlines Crossair Dba Swiss Csa Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Deutsche Ba Dutch Caribbean Airlines Egyptair El Al Israel Airlines Emirates Era Aviation Ethiopian Airlines Eva Airways Finnair Oy Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesian Airways Ghana Airways GOL Linhas Aereas Great Lakes Aviation Great Plains Airlines Gulf Air Hahn Air Hawaiian Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo Airlines Isair Japan Air Lines Jet Airways Klm Royal Dutch Airlines Korean Air Kuwait Airways Lacsa Airlines Lan Argentina Lan Chile Airlines Lanecuador Lanperu Lapa Lin Aer Privadas Liat (1974) Lloyd Aereo Boliviano Lot Polish Airlines Ltu International Airways Lufthansa Airlines Malaysia Airlines System Malev Hungarian Airlines Martinair Holland Meridiana Mesa Air Lines Mexicana Airlines Middle East Airlines Midwest Express Airlines National Airlines North American Airlines Northwest Airlines Olympic Airways Pakistan Intl Airlines Penair Philippine Airlines Pluna Lineas Polynesian Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Royal Air Maroc Royal Jordanian Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines Singapore Airlines Sn Brussels Airlines Solair South African Airways Southern Winds Southwest Airlines Spanair Spirit Airlines Sun Country Airlines Surinam Airways Swisswings Ag Taca International Airlines Tam Airlines Tam Mercosur Tap Air Portugal Tarom Romanian Air Transport Thai Airways Turkish Airlines Ukraine International Airlines United Airlines Universal Airlines US Airways Varig Airlines Vasp Brazilian Airlines Via Rail Canada Virgin Atlantic Airways Virgin Blue Virgin Express # of Adults # of Children 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -- 1 2 3 Preferred Class Economy Business What is Airfare Type? Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age