Couch Tours - GRAND TOUR from Split

Highlights of Croatia + Mostar & Sarajevo - departure from Split

DAY 1 Saturday Split

Transfer on the day of the tour from Split airport,Split harbour,hotels in Split to Tour hotel. Dinner & overnight in Split/Split area.

DAY 2 Sunday Dubrovnik

After breakfast in Split /Split area departure to Dubrovnik.In the afternoon city tour of Dubrovnik, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. We will visit the Cathedral.Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik area.

DAY 3 Monday Dubrovnik – Mostar -Sarajevo

Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the travellers from the south reaches the first glimpses of the continent beyond. On the way to Mostar a short break in Pocitelj,small town with typical Turkish architecture.

Orientational walk with your tour leader in Mostar and free time for lunch.Departure to Sarajevo, the Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the most historically interesting cities in Europe. It is the place where the Western & Eastern Roman Empire split; where the people of the Eastern Orthodox east, the Ottoman south and the Roman Catholic west, met, lived and warred. It has been an example of historical turbulence and the clash of civilizations, as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance through multi-cultural integration. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo/Sarajevo area.

DAY 4 Tuesday Sarajevo – Osijek

Morning departure to Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava river. Osijek remains a popular tourist destination for its Baroque style, open spaces and ample recreational opportunities. The abundance of game and agriculture has made Osijek the country's semi-official gastronomical capital.

City tour of Osijek includes the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). Dinner and overnight in Osijek/Osijek area.

DAY 5 Wednesday Osijek – Zagreb

Morning departure to Djakovo. The first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of the most beautiful cathedral in the area from Venice to Istanbul. The tour of the Cathedral followed by departure to Zagreb. Upon arrival sightseeing of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, including the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical centre, St Mark’s church with multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and University. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb/Zagreb area.

DAY 6 Thursday Zagreb – Plitvice - Zadar

Morning departure for Plitvice National Park, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Tour of the 16 crystal - blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades to view majestic waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Departure to Zadar. Dinner and overnight in Zadar/Zadar area..

DAY 7 Friday Zadar – Split

After breakfast, guided tour of Zadar (entrances to the museums Treasury of Zadar) including the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, the 9th century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus as well as St. Anastasia church. Departure to Trogir.Lunch break in Trogir Departure to Split. Upon arrival, City tour of Split, covering the Diocletian’s Palace inscribed on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage, the Peristyle, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Split/Split area.

DAY 8 Saturday Split - departure

Transfer from Tour hotel to Split airport,hotels in Split,Split harbour.

INCLUDED: air-conditioned vehicle with driver at group's disposal as per itinerary. Experienced escort throughout the trip as per itinerary.  Hotel accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per itinerary (3* hotels).

SIGHTSEEING TOURS:
Sarajevo, Osijek, Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik

OTHER SERVICES:
Entrance fees for visits per itinerary

NOT INCLUDED
tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals

Available languages:Eng, Fra, Deu and Ita. Maximum two languages per coach.

Tour is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility.