Croatia Group Departure

DAY 1

Arrival in Zagreb area. Group transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Zagreb area.

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel.

Zagreb sightseeing group tour with local guide

(duration approx. 2 hrs)

Zagreb grew up on two neighbouring hills: Kaptol - the centre of spiritual and religious life of north-western Croatia and Gradec - the commercial centre of skilful tradesmen and craftsmen. Visit the Upper Town with its Gothic Cathedral, the beautiful and ornate St. Catherine’s church or the massive St. Mark’s church with its famous colour-tiled roof. Continue to the medieval Stone Gate and “Dolac”, the open-air market which are a must for all visitors.  Lunch at Halal friendly restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Zagreb area.

 DAY 3

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from hotel in Zagreb area to hotel in Opatija area via National Park Plitvice. *Packed Halal lunch box will be provided

Visit of the Plitvice National Park with local guide

(duration approx. 3 hrs)

Plitvice National Park is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved national parks in the country. This is why the entire lakes and surrounding area were declared a national park in 1949 and are listed on the UNESCO`s list of World Heritage Sites because of its exceptional beauty. it is a valley situated between high forested mountains in which lie, one below another, a string of sixteen beautiful lakes of crystal blue and green waters. Fed by small streams and brooks, they spill into each other in 92 foaming cascades and thundering waterfalls. The lakes themselves cover about 2 square kilometres and the entire national park covers 200 square kilometres.  Free time for personal exploring. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Opatija area. 2

DAY 4

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch at Halal friendly restaurant. Transfer from Opatija to hotel in Biograd area, visiting Zadar en route.

Zadar sightseeing group tour with local guide

(duration approx. 1,5 hrs)

Zadar peninsula still preserves very old network of narrow and charming city streets, as well as a Roman forum dating back to the first century AD. The pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donat dates back to the ninth century and it is certainly Zadar's most famous spot. The town is fortified with medieval walls, distinguished for their pretty and impressive ports – entries in the city all dating back to the sixteenth century. Even Alfred Hitchcock was impressed and supposedly said that the sunset here is more beautiful than in California. Countless buildings and monuments attest to the rich intellectual and cultural heritage of the city. At the end of the Western Quay is Zadar's newest feature, the Sea Organ. This unusual organ is powered by the wind and the sea. When the sea pushes air through the whistles, a series of melancholy chords are played, with the sound emerging through the perforated stone stairs.  Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Biograd area.

DAY 5

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from Biograd to Split.

Split sightseeing group tour with local guide

(duration approx. 2 hrs)

The old town of Split is built on and around the spectacular Roman Palace erected by the Roman Emperor Diocletian (born in Salona – today’s Solin) in the 4th century. The walking tour starts with a visit to the cellars of the Palace that are still very well preserved. The cellars offer a good view at how the life in the Palace was organized.  Lunch at Halal friendly restaurant. Transfer to Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.

DAY 6

Breakfast at the hotel.

Dubrovnik sightseeing group tour with local guide

(duration approx. 2 hrs)

«Those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik» (George Bernard Shaw) Sightseeing tour includes visit to the Dominican Monastery with its fine collection of medieval paintings. Our guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the Old Town introducing you to the history and culture of this magnificent city. Other buildings will be viewed along the way.

Lunch at Halal friendly restaurant. Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.

DAY 7

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Montenegro with guide

(duration approx. 8 hrs) (Passport is obligatory)

Located less than one hour's drive from Dubrovnik, Montenegro offers a natural beauty in combination with history and culture. Enjoy the drive around the Kotor Bay with its numerous small settlements; stop in Medieval Kotor to soak in the typical Mediterranean lifestyle; continue to Budva, the ancient town which is today a lively tourist resort.  Lunch at Halal friendly restaurant in Kotor / Budva area. Return to Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.

DAY 8

Breakfast at the hotel. Group transfer from the hotel to Dubrovnik airport.