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Croatia has everything from picture-perfect, historic walled cities to spectacular Roman ruins, imposing castles, unspoilt national parks and some of the clearest waters you'll find anywhere on the Adriatic. An ideal destination to be discovered on an escorted tour.
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Join those in the know who are heading for the sun-drenched coastline of Dalmatia. Enjoy elegant cities, pristine wilderness, Roman remains, great foo...
Departures available: 15th Apr 2012 to 7th Oct 2012
For unspoiled countryside, spotless coastline and sophisticated cities look no further than Croatia. Once Europe's best kept holidaying secret, Croatia's charms are increasingly common knowledge. Among its many attributes, the country's waters have won three awards for the cleanest in the Mediterranean, and Croatia is also home to a must-see collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Croatia's atmospheric capital, Zagreb, was born from a medieval city; cobbled streets lead past little cafes, and a neo-Gothic cathedral overlooks the Old Town. Walk through Zagreb's Upper Town to sample local cuisine and browse its bustling markets. Also known as the 'city of museums', Zagreb's cultural offerings make it an ideal stop off for those partial to the arts and archaeology.
Along the coast of the Adriatic Sea lies one of Croatia's oldest cities, Split. Once a Greek settlement, Split now brims with attractive buildings and busy shops. Its very existence is owed to the Emperor Diocletian who built his palace here - now a UNESCO World Heritage site with many original features.
While they might be a relatively recent discovery for the holidaying masses, European nobility have been escaping to Croatia's secluded islands for centuries. Even after being splashed across the world's glossy travel magazines, these islands still remain tranquil boltholes for an escape-it-all break.
Certainly worth a visit is the pretty walled town of Korcula, famed for being the birthplace of Marco Polo. For delicious views of sparkling sea, the Peljesac offers all you could ask for and more, while architecturally delightful Dubrovnik is a hub of baroque structures, 14th-century churches and many excellent restaurants.
Croatia is often praised for preserving its natural features, and its oldest and largest national park, Plitvice, is a great example of why. Here, 16 interconnected lakes glow with varying shades of inviting turquoise, rare birds rustle in the foliage, and winding hiking trails lead past misty waterfalls and through thick forest.
Croatia is a treasure trove of perfect greenery, and cultural and historic gems. From the moment you arrive it is clear why this previously unsung European country has caught the attention of holidaymakers across the world.
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For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate your touring experience, from the scenic delights of the world's natural wonders to city chic with included excursions and entrances, or a comfortable blend of both.
Trafalgar Tours offer a range of first-class escorted tours including top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.
Insight Vacations provides premium-class escorted tours, enabling you to stay in the very best hotels where available, enjoying enhanced meal plans and touring on luxury coaches with fewer seats resulting in extra legroom.
Thompson's Africa offers excellent first-class escorted tours but with smaller groups ranging from only 2 passengers to 18 per group and touring in air-conditioned micro-buses for a more intimate approach.
AAT Kings, one of Australia's most respected travel companies, provides a range of first-class escorted tours in Australia and New Zealand which include top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.
When you travel to South America with Brendan, you can expect first class hotels in convenient locations that provide the highest standard of service and the most up-to-date luxurious coaches available
City and Resort Breaks that allow for a more independent holiday while still matched with Milestones' unrivalled levels of service.
On board a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise ship, guests can enjoy an intimate, luxurious experience with five-star inclusions. With an average capacity of just over 130 guests and one crew member for every three guests, Uniworld's Premium Class award-winning services are recognised as the world's best.
For over 60 years, our award-winning First Class tours have been providing incredible value escorted tours, not only showing you the major sites and attractions that you would expect to see but also surprising you with exclusive Hidden Gems along the way, that only a true expert would know. Enjoy the comfort of first-class hotels, travelling by air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and restroom, included meal plans and the services of our professional Tour Directors.
From exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences to in-depth insights provided by expert local guides, our First Class tours offer an enriching travel experience where you come away with a wealth of local knowledge and a photo album packed with memories.
On a Premium Class escorted tour you'll be travelling with a smaller, more personal group of like-minded travellers (maximum 40 guests on board) on coaches featuring business-class-like legroom and spacious comfort.
And you'll be staying in superior quality hotels in the heart of every destination. We select only premium brands of major hotel groups. Your expert Tour Director will act as your 'personal concierge' throughout and will be assisted by local guides, passionate on the life and history of their own city. We include many special dining evenings such as authentic local lunches, Highlight Dinners and our unique Dine-Around experiences featuring smallgroup dining at a choice of restaurants.
At Leisure is an inspiring new style of travel offering the best expertly planned escorted tours combined with more opportunity for in-depth, authentic experiences and more freedom to go your own way than ever before. With average hotel stays of two or three nights, spend minimal time unpacking andmore time soaking up the ambience of each amazing place. You'll also enjoy a leisurely start each day with departures never earlier than 9am on travel days. At Leisure provides free time to explore each destination on your own, including complimentary hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing passes where available. Plus you'll enjoy sightseeing in major cities with a local guide assigned to more intimate groups.
Premium Gold is an exclusive collection of deluxe tours, each celebrating the fine art of luxury travel. All of the luxury hotels exude elegance and style, with many being members of the Leading Hotels of the World or other internationally recognised upmarket hotel associations. Premium Gold itineraries are leisurely-paced with relaxed stays in the most sought-after locations and with ample free time for personal exploration.
You will delight in sumptuous, authentic dining with four-course hotel dining and superb a la carte menus in some of the best gourmet restaurants. Premium Gold features smaller group sizes on tour and includes Premium Highlight sightseeing often including private tours with VIP entrances.
We have introduced a new collection of touring holidays known as 'Cost Saver', a new and exciting programme of tours offering you fantastic European experiences at an unbeatable price.
The new selection of tours cover destinations such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The perfectly balanced itineraries combine plenty of free time to explore along with First Class touches including unique Hidden Treasures.