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THE CROATIAN

Overview

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This incredible vacation begins with two overnights in Vienna, once the center of the Habsburg Empire. Guided sightseeing shows off the must-see landmarks, including Hofburg Palace, the State Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and visits St. Stephen's Cathedral. Head across scenic Semmering Pass, through Styria and Carinthia, and via the Alps to Ljubljana in Slovenia, where guided sightseeing features the medieval castle and visits magnificent St. Nicholas Cathedral. Continue to the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia and overnight in Split, with a visit to 4th-century Diocletian's Palace, then cross into Bosnia-Herzegovina to visit the pilgrimage town of Medjugorje. In Dubrovnik, admire the impressive Crusade-era ramparts and the 15th-century Rector's Palace before continuing to picturesque Plitvice National Park. North to the Croatian capital of Zagreb for guided sightseeing, then enter Hungary with a stop at beautiful Lake Balaton and two nights in cosmopolitan Budapest. Here, guided sightseeing includes views from Fishermen's Bastion, a visit to Matthias Coronation Church, and a celebratory farewell dinner.

Notes:

• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• Note that this tour passes twice through Bosnia-Herzegovina.
• This vacation can be combined with a river cruise. Please refer to our Web site or ask your Travel Agent for details.

City Highlights
Vienna:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

Ljubljana:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral

Split:
Guided walking tour, visit Diocletian's Palace

Medjugorje:
Lunch break

Dubrovnik:
Guided walking tour, visit Rector's Palace

Plitvice:
National Park

Zagreb:
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral

Lake Balaton:
Take pictures of the Abbey of Tihany

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church; farewell dinner