CROATIA JUNE 2011

Jewels of Croatia

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Welcome To The Mediterranean As It Once Was! Croatia extends from the furthest eastern edges of the Alps in the north-west to the Pannonian lowlands and the banks of the Danube in the east; its central region is covered by the Dinara mountain range, and its southern parts extend to the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The mainland covers 56,542 km2, and the surface of the territorial sea is 31,067 km2. Population is 4,437,460 inhabitants, and the capital city Zagreb has 779,145 inhabitants. Zagreb is also the economic, traffic, cultural and academic centre of the country. There are two climate zones; a temperate continental climate, locally also a mountainous climate, prevails in the interior, whereas a pleasant Mediterranean climate prevails along the Adriatic coast, with an overwhelming number of sunny days, dry and hot summers, mild and humid winters. Croatia is indeed unique, not only for its crystal clear, clean blue sea, but also for a thousand years of different cultures that have replaced each other and sometimes assimilated in these areas. The Adriatic Sea is not only a deep gulf in the Mediterranean cut into the Continent of Europe thereby creating a most economical trade route between Europe and the East; it is also the cradle of ancient civilizations. There is much material evidence which is finally beginning to come to light, from the depths of Adriatic caves and from the deep blue sea. The east coast of the Adriatic Sea was inhabited as early as the beginning of the early Stone Age, and there is proof that most of the accessible islands were also inhabited.  ITINERARY 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS 1st day - Arrival – Zagreb - june 9th Arrival in Zagreb. Meet with your English speaking guide who will be with you during your entire stay. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in the hotel. Welcome cocktail/wine party in the hotel. Overnight, Zagreb. 2nd day –Zagreb –Bled – Otocec - june 10th 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast at the hotel 09:00 Meeting with your local English speaking guide for a half day sightseeing tour of Zagreb On your sightseeing tour of Zagreb you will see famous street of Ciril and Metod, St. Mark`s Square with it impressive roof displaying the Croatian coat of arms, City Hall, Parliament, Stone Gate, St. Stephen`s Cathedral wherein lies the tomb of cardinal Stepinac, who was martyred for saving the Jews during World War II. 11:00 End of sightseeing 11:30 Transfer to Bled 14:00 Arrival to Bled Free time for lunch 15:30 Sightseeing of Bled with a local guide Bled together with its surroundings, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts, renowned for its mild, healing climate and thermal lake water. The beauty of the mountains reflected on the lake, the sun, the serenity and the fresh air give a sense of wellbeing to visitors throughout the year, guaranteeing an ideal base for a relaxing break or an active holiday. You will visit Bled castle. 17:00 End of sightseeing 17:00 Transfer to Otocec 18:30 Arrival to Otocec, short tour of the Castle interior. Otocec, which is famous for its romantic castle on a small island in the middle of the Krka river.. 19:00 Dinner in a castle in Otocec. Transfer back to Zagreb Overnight, Zagreb

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