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Medjugorje

MOSTAR

DUBROVNIK

SPLIT

Plitvice

BOSNIA ANDHERZEGOVINA

CROATIA

MONTENEGRO

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Sightseeing stops

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Best of the Balkans COSTSAVER REGIONAL

80 Mostar Bridge, Bosnia and Herzegovina

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Zagreb Sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist includes views of the Cathedral, St Mark's Church, and the Opera House

• Sarajevo Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes the Old Town

• Mostar See the historic bridge and visit the Bazaar with a Local Specialist

• Dubrovnik Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist includes a visit of the Old City. See the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries

• Split See the Diocletian's Palace with your Local Specialist

• Plitvice National Park See the waterfalls and lakes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your Local Specialist

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US$138

tour with a Local Specialist featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, the Peristyle and the cathedral. (BB) Hotel: Katarina

Day 8 Split Free Day Enjoy exploring Split, take a stroll along the beaches or join an Optional Experience to Hvar, one of the most beautiful islands in the Croatian archipelago. (BB)

Day 9 Split – Plitvice – Zagreb This morning travel to the forested National Park of Plitvice. Admire the breathtaking waterfalls and lakes of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site on your walking tour with a Local Specialist. See lakes of crystal-clear water in colourful shades of green, grey and blue, linked by spectacular waterfalls. This evening, arrive at your hotel in Zagreb, where you dine tonight. (BB,  D) Hotel: Panorama

Day 10 Depart Zagreb Say farewell to your companions as this trip comes to an end. Transfers are available to Zagreb Airport. Conditions apply. (BB)

Day 1 Arrive Zagreb (2 Nights) Welcome to Zagreb. Spend the afternoon relaxing or take a stroll. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an included dinner. (D) Hotel: Panorama

Day 2 Zagreb Sightseeing and Free Time Zagreb is a traditional medieval European city with a wealth of historic monuments. Your Local Specialist shows you the highlights including the Upper and Lower town, vibrant marketplace, the majestic cathedral, St. Mark's Church and the Opera House. Spend free time exploring the winding streets of the Old Town or consider an Optional Experience into the surrounding countryside. (BB)

Day 3 Zagreb - Sarajevo Sightseeing Travel south from Croatia into Bosnia-Herzegovina before arriving in the fascinating capital city Sarajevo. Due to its rich religious and cultural history, Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe. The city contains synagogues, mosques, orthodox as well as Catholic churches – within a few square blocks. In 1914, the city was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which prompted the start of the First World War. Your Local Specialist will show you the important sights. Tonight, choose to dine with local Sarajevans.   (BB) Hotel: Hollywood

Day 4 Sarajevo - Medjugorje - Mostar Today, leave Sarajevo and travel through dramatic mountainous scenery to Medjugorje - since 1981 it has become a popular site of religious pilgrimage due to reports of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six local Catholics. Later, travel to Mostar where you'll meet your Local Specialist. This city is named after its Old Bridge, the 'Stari Most', built by Sinan the great Ottoman architect. It is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognisable landmarks. Destroyed during the war it has been rebuilt using the same methods as during the 16 th century. You will also visit the Bazaar and see the Mosque. (BB,  D) Hotel: City Hotel

Day 5 Mostar - Dubrovnik Sightseeing (2 Nights) This morning, travel towards the Dalmatian coast and the spectacular medieval city of Dubrovnik. Enjoy a sightseeing walking tour of the main sights with a Local Specialist. Admire the Rector's Palace, the city walls, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. (BB) Hotel: Adria

Day 6 Dubrovnik - Free Day or Optional Experience to Montenegro Enjoy a free day in Dubrovnik to explore at your own pace. Consider taking an Optional Experience to the Republic of Montenegro. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,  D)

Day 7 Dubrovnik - Split (2 Nights) Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city

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9 Nights accommodation

9 Bu@ et breakfasts

4 Three-course dinners

City orientation tours

Start: Zagreb - End: Zagreb

TRIP CODE: HCBH

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IMPORTANT INFO AND FINER DETAILS Single Rooms: On all itineraries single rooms are available to book at a supplement. See costsavertour.com for pricing.

For Costsaver's other great savings, air deals and extra nights accommodation, please see pages 15 and 92.

Airport transfers: On arrival at Zagreb Airport transfers will operate at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Zagreb Airport at 7am and 11.30am.

Gratuities : Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver US$97 per person.

WiFi: See page 96 for details.