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Self Drive Sunny Dalmatian Coast

Highlights

  • Nine Day Self Drive Croatia
  • Dubrovnik, a day to discover the most beautiful town of Dalmatia
  • Split Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Postojna Caves
  • Ljubljana Castle
  • Zagreb
  • Tour Code:TSVE121/4

An unforgettable nine days exploring the highlights of Croatia. Adventure, history and culture as you travel the Dalmatian Coast. Starting from from Dubrovnik known as the “Adriatic Pearl”. Your itinerary includes places and attractions, such as ancient Roman ruins, medieval towns, national parks, hidden coves, turquoise waters and amazing views plus  highlights of Slovenia. Mesmerizing beauty of the Postojna Cave and and the fairytale setting of Lake Bled.

  • Itinerary - click for more

    Day 1:  Arrive Dubrovnik
    Pick up your car rental at Dubrovnik airport and drive to hotel. Check in and enjoy a  pleasant evening in Dubrovnik. Overnight Dubrovnik

    Day 02:  Explore Dubrovnik
    Dedicate your day to the most beautiful town of Dalmatia. Visit the Rector’s Palace, see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Overnight in Dubrovnik

    Day 03: Drive to Split (237 km, approx. 4h drive)
    Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. Upon arrival to Split, explore the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Overnight in Split

    Day 04: Drive to Trogir (28 km, approx 40min) and Plitvice Lakes (256 km, approx. 3h drive)
    After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities where scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Overnight in Plitvice

    Day 05: Drive to Opatija (211 km, approx. 3h30min drive), Postojna (62 km, approx. 1h30 min drive from Opatija) and Bled (103km, approx. 1h15min drive from Postojna). Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. Overnight in Bled

    Day 06:  Drive to Bled
    An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. Explore the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Perhaps drive to Lake Bohinj this afternoon, another Alpine Jewel, just 26 km (30 min drive) from Bled. Overnight in Bled

    Day 7:  Drive to Ljubljana (55 km, approx.1h) and Zagreb (143 km, approx. 2h from Ljubljana)
    Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center, the picturesque open-air Central Market (Sundays closed), the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain, take a funicular to Ljubljana castle or just enjoy lunch on the river bank at one of many restaurants. Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. Overnight in Zagreb

    Day 8: Drive to Zagreb
    Zagreb visit the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament and Government Palace and explore the winding streets of the old town. Overnight in Zagreb

    Day 9:  Departure
    Drop off the car at Zagreb airport or Zagreb downtown.

    Note: Opening times for the Postojna Cave depend on month of arrival, entrance to the cave every full hour, visit takes 1h30min

Included

  • Eight nights hotel accommodation as stated in category type
  • Breakfast daily
  • Eight day car rental
  • Vat Taxes
  • Vehicle Rental Details - click for more

    Car Rental Includes:

    • Eight Day Rental CDMR car group, Opel Astra/ Citroen 1.6 or similar
    • Unlimited mileage
    • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
    • Theft Protection (TP)
    • Airport surcharge
    • Value Added Tax (VAT)

    Car Rental Does Not Include:

    • One way National fee: approx. 133 EUR for rentals up 6 days of length
    • Foreign use cost: approx. 9,80 EUR / per day or 29,30 EUR per rent
    • Parking fees
    • Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Super CDW, and fuel
    • Extra equipment: Baby seat / Roof rack / Ski rack
    • Additional day – supplement as per Car rent rates 2022

    General conditions: Minimum age is 21 years; valid driving licence owned  for at least 2 years

Not Included

  • International Air Travel
  • Full Board
  • Local Guides
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in inclusions
  • Items of personal nature and Items not listed in the inclusions

Hotels or Similar

  • Hotels superior class
  • Dubrovnik: 4* Hotel Neptun/ 4* Hotel Lero /4* Grand Hotel Park (sea view room)
  • Split: 4* Hotel Art /4* Hotel President /4* Hotel Corner
  • Plsitvice: Hotel 3* Jezero
  • Bled: 4* Hotel Park / 4* Rikli Balance hotel 4 (lake view room)
  • Zagreb: 4* Hotel BW Astoria / 4* Hotel Dubrovnik

As a general rule the scheduled hotel for each departure will be one of the above listed. The final list of the hotels will available  15 days prior to departure.

Dates & Rates

Starting From Per Person Double
01 Jan - 31 Dec $1250

The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.

 


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