CROATIA & ROMANIA

15 days/14 nights independent package/private tour

Departure from US:   Each Monday in APR/MAY/JUN/SEP/OCT 2008

Return to US:            Monday

Package includes:

-          Round  trip airline ticket from JFK

-          7 nights independent package in Croatia (breakfast daily)

-          6 nights private tour in Romania (breakfast daily + 1 lunch  & 1 dinner)

-          Vehicle with driver/guide in Romania

-          Airport transfers in Croatia & Romania

-          Ferry tickets in Croatia

-          Local taxes

Not included:

-          Airline taxes

-          Ground transportation and sightseeing in Croatia

-          Add-ons from other US cities

Itinerary:

Day 1      (Mon)   Departure from US

Day 2      (Tue)    start with a day in Split , a bustling city of old squares, outdoor cafes, shops and stalls set atop the remains of the summer palace built around 293 AD by the Roman Emperor Dioclecian. SPLIT is the second largest city in Croatia, a city with a 1700 year old tradition, a variety of archeological, historical and cultural monuments among which the well-known Palace of Diocletian , entered into the UNESCO World Heritage certainly gives the historical significance of the city. Few cities can offer such variety of entertainment and excursions in their closest surroundings as Split.  

Day 3 -6    (Wed-Sat)  1 hour catamaran will take you to the island of Hvar, where you will enjoy 3 days in its astonishing beauty, exploring one of the best preserved medieval towns in the region. Town of HVAR is of unique cultural and historical heritage with an old tradition in tourism. Island of Hvar is famous for its very specific climate with a lot of sunshine and very few rainy days.  It has an outstanding historical heritage - the cathedral, the Franciscan Monastery, the Hvar theatre (one of the oldest in Europe - from 1612) and the fortress offering spectacular view to the surrounding islands. 

Day 6-9    (Sat-Tue)  Ferry from Starigrad (Hvar) will take you to Dubrovnik . You will spend 3 days in the "Pearl of Adriatic exploring the Old Town of white limestone buildings, terra-cotta roofs, cobbled streets and marble squares, numerous restaurants and cafés. A stroll from one city gate to another will be a stroll from the Romanesque and Gothic to the high Renaissance and Baroque. The ancient walled city of DUBROVNIK dates from the seventh century. The city is surrounded by 2 kilometers of walls built between 11th and 17th century.  It is a priceless gem of World Cultural Heritage enclosed within thick medieval walls and fortresses radiating with eternal and astonishing beauty.

Day 9       (Tue) - transfer to Dubrovnik airport for a flight to Bucharest

Selected Hotels:  
Split:         Peristil or Adriana

Hvar:          Podstine or Riva**

Dubrovnik:  Kompas or Lero

Day 9-15 (Tue-Mon)    (6 nights) touring Romania (click for more information)

Rates:          

 ** Hotel “Riva” 4*, Hvar  - supplement of $250 per person in double occupancy only.

·         Pre/post package/tour extension available upon request

·         We do any custom made private tours or independent packages for minimum of two (2) people based on your specific interests

Booking Conditions:

A deposit of $350 per person is required to begin the booking process.  Some tours require a larger deposit.  Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.  You should make all reservations as soon as possible to assure availability of your request.  Final documents will be sent approximately two weeks before departure.

Rates-Tariffs-Validity:

All prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars and are based on current exchange rates. Prices are subject to change without notice.  Rates are subject to fluctuating exchange rates and tariffs and any change to these will affect the price of the tour.