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Plitvice Lakes , Croatia Corfu , Greece
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly from the U . S . to Zagreb , Croatia .
DAY 2 • Zagreb , Croatia Arrive in Zagreb , and meet your fellow travelers , including those who took the Alpine Wonders of Slovenia : Lake Bled & Ljubliana pre-trip extension .
Hotel Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 3 • Zagreb Enjoy a guided tour of Croatia ’ s capital with a stroll through the Lower Town . Then , take the funicular to the Upper Town to visit several of the city ’ s medieval landmarks , ending in Zagreb ’ s most colorful market . In the afternoon , you ’ ll hear first-hand the difficulties immigrants face in Zagreb during an in-depth discussion .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 4 • Zagreb • Varazdin • Family estate visit Venture into the Croatian countryside to Varazdin , a beautifully preserved Baroque city . A walking tour will reveal the city ’ s magnificent castles and churches , while an included lunch at a local family ’ s estate will introduce you to its fine culinary traditions .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 5 • Plitvice Lakes • Zadar • Embark ship This morning , travel overland to the Plitvice Lakes for a walking tour . A UNESCO World Heritage Site , these 16
turquoise lakes are linked by waterfalls and cascades . Later , depart for Zadar and embark your small ship .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 6 • Zadar • A Day in the Life of a Croatian village
Enjoy our A Day in the Life experience when we split into smaller groups to visit one of two Croatian villages — the village of Sopot , or an agricultural estate in the Ravni Kotari countryside . In both locations , we ’ ll immerse ourselves in the day-to-day lives of a tightknit rural Croatian community . Later , join your fellow travelers for a Captain ’ s Welcome Dinner onboard .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 7 • Split Stroll the ancient streets of Split — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — including a visit to the Imperial Palace of Emperor Diocletian , built in the third century . Later , enjoy an afternoon at leisure .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 8 • Korcula • Dubrovnik Soak up the history of Korcula during a visit to its local museum , St . Mark ’ s Cathedral , and the Treasury of the 14th-century Abbey Palace .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 9 • Dubrovnik • Gromača village • Home-Hosted Dinner
Enjoy a Dubrovnik walking tour . Later , visit the village of Gromača and meet village residents to experience their way of life . Then , sit down for a Home-Hosted Dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 10 • Dubrovnik • Optional Konavle tour • Controversial Topic : Corruption in Croatia
Take time to discover more of Dubrovnik at your own pace today , enjoying lunch onboard . Or , join an optional tour to Konavle to discover what everyday life is like for locals in this valley region — from agricultural traditions to art , music , and dance . Later , we ’ ll engage in a discussion about the Controversial Topic : Corruption in Croatia .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 11 • Kotor , Montenegro Discover the well-preserved historic center of Kotor on a walking tour , including its narrow lanes , medieval
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
Journey beyond Croatia to off-the-beatenpath ports like Saranda , Albania , and Kotor , Montenegro
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