This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.
We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.
Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support
We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due to depart.
✓ Incredible sightseeing including the Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo, Kravice Waterfall, Franciscan Monastery and Cathedral in Dubrovnik, Diocletian's Palace in Split, Plitvice Lakes National Park including a boat or train tours in Plitvice to Postojna Caves
✓ English speaking guide for the duration of the tour
✓ 8 nights accommodation in mostly 4 star accommodation
✓ Breakfast daily & 7 dinners
✓ Arrival & departure airport transfers
✓ Bus transportation throughout
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Welcome to Zagreb! Upon arrival to the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for tonight. At 3pm be sure be at the hotel's reception to join a panoramic tour of the city. Joined by a local guide we will admire Zagreb's two hills, the old quarter, the upper city and the new neighborhoods of the Croatian capital. The visit will last about two hours.
Early in the morning, and after a delicious breakfast, we travel to Bosnia. We travel through the region where ruined houses are a sore reminder of the war and ethnic conflict that took place in Bosnia in the 1990s. We cross Doboj, the former provincial capital where Orthodox, Muslims, Christians and Jews used to live together. By midday we arrive at the picturesque town of Majlag - a small town dominated by its castle. Early in the afternoon we arrive to Sarajevo and join a guided panoramic city tour. You will learn about the conflict that existed in Bosnia and Sarajevo and walk through the historical center with strong Turkish influence (complete with bazaars and mosques). We will also visit the Tunnel of Hope, which saved the city during the siege.
Itinerary note : Depending on arrival time, this tour may be visited on Friday before leaving for Mostar.
Today we start with a short drive to Mostar, a beautiful drive through mountains and valleys. Once in Mostar, enjoy free time to stroll and have lunch in this very picturesque city. Its streets are full of life and small restaurants. The high stone bridge used to separate the Catholic, Orthodox and Muslim communities. After lunch we are on the move again and, after a short 20' drive we arrive at Medjugorje, a place where thousands of Catholic pilgrims gather and celebrate their faith on the Virgin Mary. Our next destination is Kravice, a breathtaking waterfall 25/30 m high which walls form vertical gardens surrounded by greenery. Our final destination today is Katvat, a coastal town near Dubrovnik.
Itinerary note : Kravice waterfall is not accessible from November to February.
The morning begins with guided tour of the city of Dubrovnik. We are undoubtedly in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe - hanging on a rock, surrounded by walls, by the Adriatic Sea. We start with an included cable car ride to the top of the mountains and admire the best views of the city. After, we walk and visit its historic center, a jewel of the world´s architectural heritage. This visit includes the entrances to the Franciscan Monastery and the cathedral of Dubrovnik. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring this fabulous city.
After an easy breakfast we take off once again. Today's final destination is Split where we will take part of a guided tour of this impressive city, visiting the immense Palace of Diocletian, the Roman period palace, the alleys of the center, and of course enjoy magnificent views over the sea.
Today will see us traveling north to Croatia's first national Park: Plitvice Lakes National Park which is nowadays also a Unesco World Heritage site. Make the most of your included National Park admission and walk along the emerald blue lakes and connecting waterfalls. Later in the afternoon we continue driving to Opatija, an elegant Croatian coastal town.
Our first destination today is Postojna Cave, one of the world’s biggest caves which is partially toured by train. After this, we will travel to Bled, a stunning postcard town on the shores of a lake. We take a boat trip around Bled’s lake and a visit the monastery on the island. We continue our trip to Slovenia’s Capital, Ljubljana where we will take a guided tour and learn about this beautiful Central European city.
Prepare for one more day day of touring as we travel to Slovenia’s second most important city, Maribor. A city highly influenced by Austrian culture, where its cathedral and castle stand out. Afterwards, we will go back to Croatia arriving in Zagreb at around 3pm.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and, at the appropriate time, be transferred to Zagreb's airport to connect with your ongoing flight.
Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognized and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and well-being of our guests are our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.
We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.
Australian owned and operated
We are proudly 100% Australian-owned and now operating across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. Our head office is located in Melbourne, Victoria, with offices around the globe to provide you with 24/7 support while you travel. When you book with Inspiring Vacations, you'll receive the support of travel professionals who are committed to the mission of inspiring people everywhere to experience the world.
Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling-off period. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.
Booking Process
Booking On Request
COVID -19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be affected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
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Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
Visas may be required.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e -tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
2 -52 travellers (average 35).
Tour Type - Group our
Unparalleled value for money is the name of the game. These tours tick all the boxes with loads of inclusions - sightseeing highlights, quality accommodation, transfers, private transportation, breakfasts and some meals. You will be travelling with an average of 35 guests and the tour will be escorted by an expert, local tour leader.
This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
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