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Day 6: Split & the Dalmatian Coast
          Today, we explore the stunning coastal city of Split,     2026 DEPARTURES                                    EUROPE
          nestled along the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea.
          Our guided tour includes sights of Roman monuments,       ○○○○○ ●
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          Old Town’s ancient architecture, and the gorgeous
          beachfront. We also visit Diocletian’s Palace, which      JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY   JUN
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          and spans nearly half of Old Town. Descend into
          the underground chambers to see the impressive            JUL   AUG   SEP   OCT   NOV   DEC
          network of passageways and well-preserved remnants!       From $7,799 per person
          Afterwards, attend an olive oil demonstration and         Triple/Quad subject to availability
          tasting at Stella Croatica, a traditional family estate.
          The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish before   Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
                                                                    available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
          our group dinner. MEALS B+D
                                                                       Valid passport required
          Day 7: Hvar & Fortica Fortress                            Deposit: $200 per person
          Our morning features a relaxing ferry ride on the Adriatic   Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
          Sea to Hvar, where a local guide awaits to show us this   Full refund for cancellations before this date.
          island’s best wonders. Stroll cobbled streets to marvel
          at the 13th-century walls, historic main square with its         ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          Renaissance-era cathedral, and pristine beaches. We
          then tour Fortica Fortress, a medieval castle perched
          high above the town, to learn about its extensive past
          and the ancient Illyrian settlement predating 500 BC.   with handmade crafts, gaze upon the stunning rugged
          Ascend the stairs to the top of the fort for unrivaled   mountains, and visit the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque.
          views of Hvar and the Pakleni Islands! After an included   We also stop by the Muslim Quarter to tour a perfectly
          lunch, there’s time to shop or visit more landmarks   preserved 16th-century nobleman’s Ottoman-era
          before we return to our hotel on the mainland. MEALS B+L  Turkish mansion. Next, enjoy a delicious lunch and time
                                                                for independent exploration. Tonight, we settle into
                                                                our wonderful accommodations in Dubrovnik, Croatia’s
          Day 8: Mostar
                                                                crown jewel. MEALS B+L
          We travel into Bosnia and Herzegovina today to        3 nights in Dubrovnik
          explore the 15th-century fairytale town of Mostar,
          most renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed
          Old Bridge, Stari Most, which spans the Neretva River.   Day 9: Dubrovnik
          Roam the historic streets to see the bustling bazaar   Enjoy soaking in all that the “Pearl of the Adriatic” has to
                                                                offer today! We embark on a walking tour of Old Town, a
                                                                UNESCO World Heritage Site enclosed by medieval walls.
                                                                Wander along the ancient flagstones through hidden
                                                                alleyways, admire the Cathedral of the Assumption of
                Lake Bled
                  Radovljica  Trakoscan                         the Virgin Mary, see Onofrio’s Fountain, and more. The
             Ljubljana                                          rest of the day is yours to kayak in the Adriatic Sea,
              SLOVENIA      3  Zagreb                           ride a cable car to the top of Mount Srd, visit filming
                                                                locations for Game of Thrones, or simply browse the
                                       CROATIA
                                                                charming shops. MEAL B
                 Plitvice Lakes                                 Day 10: Konavle Wine & Silk
                 National Park
                                       BOSNIA AND               Indulge in a leisurely morning before our visit to the
                                       HERZEGOVINA
                                                                nearby Konavle region, known for its rocky coastline,
                                                                green valleys, watermills, small canals, and vineyards.
                                                                Delight your taste buds with locally produced wine,
                                   Split                        then watch a fascinating presentation on the crucial
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                                             Mostar             role silk production plays in the decoration of national
                ADRIATIC SEA
                                                                costumes. This evening, we gather at a local country
                                    Hvar                        house to celebrate our adventures with a Farewell
                   Motorcoach  Pakleni                          Dinner. MEALS B+D
                   Ferry       Islands        3  Dubrovnik
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                                                                Day 11: Fly Home

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