LOCALLY ESCORTED SMALL GROUP TOUR
Trip Length: 9 days
Trip Dates:
May 20-28, 2010
7 nights in Deluxe hotels | 14 meals
Rates: $4295 double | $4995 single
International Airfare is additional
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Slovenia
Custom-designed pre--trip available
| USA to Split, Croatia | |
| Arrive Split | |
| Split city tour & the walled citadel of Trogir | |
| Split for the island of Hvar | |
| Split to Mostar, Bosnia, Ston & Dubrovnik | |
| Dubrovnik city tour | |
| Dubrovnik for Kotor, Montenegro | |
| Dubrovnik | |
| Dubrovnik to USA |
The coast of Croatia is possibly the most beautiful coastiline in the world. Rocky cliffs plunge to secluded beaches and red-tiled houses, clustered in medieval stone villages, are nestled among the pine forests. History has made strong marks along this coast from the Illyrians to the Romans to the Venetians. Empires have risen and fallen. Our 8 days on the coast of Croatia have been designed to explore the many facets of this culturally rich destination. In addition to the historical sites, we will enjoy the excellent cuisine, anchored in the foods of the sea, the famous wines and hospitality of a warm and welcoming people.
Depart the USA on any regularly scheduled flight to
Split.
Upon arrival at the Split airport you will be welcomed to Croatia in the arrivals hall by your local Coda Tour Leader, and transferred to your hotel where you will be assisted with check-in procedures. Welcome cocktail and dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant. You will be confirmed for 3 nights at the Hotel Marmont in a double room, inclusive of buffet breakfast.
Hotel Marmont Hotel
Room Standard Room
Meals Dinner
Enjoy a half-day (4 hours) city tour of Split starting with sightseeing of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian (UNESCO Heritage) which lies in the heart and of Split, this palace was built in 295 BC. After visiting the palace, immediately outside you will see many charming "piazzas". Visit the Mestrovic Gallery designed by Mestrovic himself and housed in his summer residence. At the end of the city tour you will also see Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and close-by islands. Enjoy a lunch of fresh fish then depart to the delightful walled citadel of Trogir, with its profusion of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture. See the glorious 13th century Venetian cathedral and have time to stroll the old streets and waterfront of the city before returning to Split.
Hotel Marmont Hotel
Room Standard Room
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will be transferred to the island of Hvar where you will meet an expert local guide who will escort you on a private sightseeing tour of Hvar Town (2 hrs). You will visit the old theatre built in 1612, the Arsenal, and the old patrician palaces from the 15th century. Hvar Town is best known for its medieval buildings which are the legacy of Venetian rule. The town is the site of the oldest municipal theatre in Europe which opened in 1612. Perched high on a hill overlooking the town, the gleaming white limestone walls of the medieval Spanjol Fortress afford breathtaking views for those who climb to the summit. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will be privately transferred to Jelsa and Winery Tomic for wine tasting.
Hotel Marmont Hotel
Room Standard Room
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
You will transfer from Split to Dubrovnik by private vehicle, stopping en route for a sightseeing tour of Mostar. Mostar is a picturesque town famed for its ‘Stari Most’ (old bridge) which spans the turquoise waters of the Neretva River which flows some 21 metres below. The single arch bridge was originally designed and completed in 1566 by Hajrudin, a student of the great Ottoman architect Sinan. The bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage site and as you cross the bridge from the west bank you will also be crossing the ancient point where East and West symbolically met. After a traditional lunch at a restaurant named ‘Kuluk’ which enjoys views of the Stari Most, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour including the Old Bazaar Kujundziluk which was named after the goldsmiths who crafted their wares on this street. Here you will find many artisans selling their traditionally hand crafted goods including beautiful carpets, paintings, copper and brassware and jewelry. Your guide will take you to visit the oldest mosque in Mostar, the Cejvan Cehaj Mosque which was built in 1552, and the Koski Mehmed pasa Mosque built in 1617 where it is possible to climb the spiral stairs of the minaret for a spectacular view of the town.
Later today travel along the coast today to Dubrovnik with your guide, stopping en-route in the small fishing town of Ston. Join the whole group for a short boat ride around the bay of Mali Ston where oysters have been cultivated for centuries. During the boat ride, taste oysters and locally produced wine followed by a light dinner with regional wines at a typical Dalmatian restaurant owned by a long time local family.
Hotel Bellevue Hotel
Room Classic or Superior SeaView
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning enjoy a half day (4 hours) sightseeing tour in the city. The 7th century walled city of Dubrovnik, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with medieval charm. Take a walk through centuries-old stone-paved city promenade called Stradun, visit the 14th century Franciscan Monastery whose cloister ranks among the most inspiring sights of the city. Continue on to visit the Dominican Monastery, one of Dubrovnik's most important architectural complexes and art heritage. The Dominicans established their monastery in 1225 and the church is one of the largest Gothic buildings on the east Adriatic coast. You will also visit Rector's Palace, which was the residence of the Dubrovnik's Republic Rector. The Palace was built in a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance styles. Close to the Rector's Palace you will see the Dubrovnik Cathedral, which was first built from the 12th to 14th centuries in Romanesque style. The Cathedral's rich treasury contains a line of paintings by top masters.
Hotel Bellevue Hotel
Room Classic or Superior SeaView
Meals Breakfast
Depart for a full day tour (8hrs) to the Independent State of Montenegro. You will travel through the region of Herceg Novi and along the coast of Europe’s most southerly fjord, the Gulf of Kotor (Bokarska Kotor) to the historic city of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kotor is surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks which extend above the town to the fortress of Sveti Ivan. Between 1420 and 1797 Kotor was under the rule of the Republic of Venice and the Venetian influence on the architecture is strong. You will enjoy a walking tour of the town including the Watch Tower (Sat Kula), the 12th Century Cathedral of St Triphon and Church of St Luc and the 17th Century Prince’s Palace. After time at leisure you will drive over the Lovčen mountain (the Black Mountain which gives Montenegro its name ‘Crna Gora’) to Cetinje which is the former capital of Montenegro and home of Njegoš, Montenegro’s greatest poet and king whose mausoleum rests above the city on the summit of Mount Lovčen. On your way to Cetinje you will stop in the village of Njegusi for a traditional lunch in one of the local restaurants. You will visit the National Museum of Montenegro which is located in King Nikola I’s former residence and the Monastery whose fence was made out of the barrels of captured enemy rifles in 1450. You will also visit Budva which is one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea dating back to the 5th Century BC. In the Middle Ages when Budva was under Venetian rule, the town was fortified by powerful Venetian walls to protect against the Ottoman conquests. The walls encompass a lively town with many small shops, restaurants and cafes which you will be able to explore during your time at leisure, returning to Dubrovnik late afternoon.
Hotel Bellevue Hotel
Room Classic or Superior SeaView
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Tonight walk to the local restaurant where you will enjoy farewell dinner, overlooking the island Lokrum and the Adriatic Sea.
Hotel Bellevue Hotel
Room Classic or Superior SeaView
Meals Breakfast
This morning you will be privately transferred to Dubrovnik airport for your onward flight home.
Meals
Breakfast
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Marmont Hotel is situated right in the heart of the old vibrant city, inside the walls of the Diocletian Palace which has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. That is one of the reasons why the hotel is an extremely appealing place for all who want to be inspired by the Mediterranean spirit and to sense the rhythm of life in this city. |
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30 meters above the Miramare bay and walking distance from the Old Town lies the luxury 5 star hotel, Hotel Bellevue, a veritable sanctuary for people who seek to relax their spirit and awaken their senses and escape from the haste of everyday life. It truly is as a unique hotel for discerning individuals. |
| Double | $4295 |
| Single | $4995 |
| Single rates can be avoided if you are willing to share. We will be happy to match you with another single traveler who also wishes to share. If no share is available, the single rate will apply. | |
| Special Note - Rates are based on current rates and currency exchange rates at the time of publishing the tour on-line. Rates are subject to change until final payment has been made. | |
No visa is required for American or Canadian passport holders. Travelers of other nationalities should check with the appropriate Consulate or Embassy for requirements.
None required or recommended. It is recommended you have your regular vaccinations up-to-date before traveling. For further information, visit the Center For Disease Control website.
Lufthansa, Continental, Austraian are among airlines that can be used for this trip. We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to try to use Frequent Flyer Miles for free tickets or upgrades or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program.
All departures are guaranteed on a minimum of 8 participants. A small group charge will be assessed for fewer than 8 travelers. This tour can be operated as a Private Tour, can be customized and repriced based on final itinerary.
- Accommodations as listed in the itinerary on bed and breakfast basis
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Arrival and departure transfers for those who purchase international air through Coda Tours. If air is not purchased through us, transfers may be charged additionally
- Sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary
- Locally escorted by professional Croatian escort
International & intra-tour airfares (if applicable). Visa and passport expenses. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary. Drinks with meals unless specified. Trip interruption & cancellation insurance. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, wireless service and gratuities to guides and drivers.
Dubrovnik |
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High |
May |
72 |
Sep |
77 |
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Low |
May |
59 |
Sep |
64 |
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Inches |
May |
2.20 |
Sep |
2.40 |
Slovenia is full of natural beauty. If you would like to spend a few days in Ljubljana before the Croatia trip, we will custom-designed an exxtension for you. You will fly into Ljubljana and after touring fly to Split.
