ROUND TRIP from THE ALPS
to DALMATIA
Day 1:
We begin our journey with a drive to the Julian Alps region
in Slovenia. Accommodation is provided in Kranjska Gora in Hotel
Larix ****/Prisank ****.
Day 2:
After a good breakfast, we continue our journey with a drive
through the Gorenjska region and Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia,
and turn towards the southern part of Slovenia and Zagreb. We
drive past Novo mesto, the capital of southern Slovenia, and
cross the Slovene-Croatian border near Zagreb. We drive on the
highway through the towns of Karlovac and Sluni, and finally
arrive at the Plitvice Lakes, where we visit the beautiful Croatian
national park. The park lies in a basin surrounded by wooded
mountains, and boast 16 larger and smaller lakes with crystal
clear water. After a 20-kilometer drive, we arrive to Korenica
and Hotel Macola (a beautiful new hotel with an elevator). Accommodation;
half board.
Day 3:
Ride to Dalmatia
After breakfast in Korenica, we set out for the Adriatic Coast.
We make a stop at the Krka National Park and go on a short tour
of the Roški slap and Skaradinski buk waterfalls. We resume
the journey with a 20-kilometer drive to the town of Zadar in
the northern part of Dalmatia, where we go on a sightseeing
tour of the famous St Jakov Cathedral. We spend some free time
in the old part of the town and then we drive to our Hotel Alga/Afrodita*****
in the town of Tu·epi.
Day 4:
After breakfast, we visit the small town of Makarska and treat
ourselves with a free afternoon.
Day 5:
After breakfast, we resume our journey with a drive to the pearl
of the Adriatic coast - Dubrovnik. This was once one of the
most important towns in the whole Mediterranean region. Today,
the old part of the town is on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
One of the most interesting sightseeing spots is the 1940-meter
long city wall, surrounding the entire old part of the town
and offering a wonderful view of Dubrovnik. We can also visit
the Sponza Palace, the Franciscan and Dominican monastery, the
cathedral, the Stradun main street, and numerous squares and
other sightseeing spots in Dubrovnik
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Day 5:
After breakfast, we go on a boat ride to the largest island
in Dalmatia, the island of Bra·, and admire its unique natural
phenomena, the white pebble beach of “Zlatni rat” in Bol.
The conditions for windsurfing are perfect – that is why the
island is a very popular among windsurfers. We go on a visit
to a fishing village and have some free time for relaxation
and swimming. Fish picnic on the boat.
Day 6:
At 8 a.m. after breakfast, we leave Tu·epi and drive towards
the north. On our way we make a stop in Split and make a tour
of the town, which is followed by a visit of Trogir, a famous
stronghold, located south of Split. We complete our journey
with a drive to Crikvenica and Hotel Selce in the town of
Selce. Accommodation; half board.
Day 7:
After breakfast, we make our final drive to Rijeka and back
to Slovenia. We can also visit the Postojna Caves and Ljubljana,
the capital of Slovenia, and then resume our journey to the
Alps and Hotel Larix****/Prisank****. Accommodation; half
board.
Day 8:
Drive home after breakfast.
The journey lasts at least 7 days (with half board
accommodation). The stay in Dalmatia can also be prolonged on
request.
PRICES:
APRIL, from OKTOBER
The price for 7 x half board in double room per person is 249
EUR; single room: additional 79 EUR. Additional half board in
Dalmatia costs 31 EUR per person in a double room, or 41 EUR per
person in a single room.
MAY, from 10 SEPTEMBER
The price for 7 x half board in double room per person is 275
EUR; single room: additional 91 EUR. Additional half board in
Dalmatia costs 37 EUR per person in a double room, or 50 EUR per
person in a single room.
Free bed in double room: 1/25, 2/45
OTHER:
· guided tours: 130 EUR/day
· sightseeing tours: Dubrovnik 70 EUR, Split and Trogir 130 EUR
· Plitvice National Park: about 10 EUR/person; Krka National Park:
about 8 EUR/person
· boat ride to the island of Bra· and fish picnic: 29 EUR/person
(A trip to Me·ugorje, the well-known place of pilgrimage,
is also possible. About a 2-hour drive from the town of Tucepi.)
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