“If you are looking for heaven on earth…go to Dubrovnik!”

                  - George Bernard Shaw in 1931

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Croatia

Croatia’s main tourist area remains the enchantingly beautiful Adriatic coast. Because of the innumerable bays, peninsulas, and close-in islands, the actual length of the shoreline is over a thousand miles. All the shores are bathed by the crystal-clear water of the Adriatic Sea. Croatia offers a rich folklore tradition, delicious local wines and cuisine, casinos, various water sports, opera, ballet, drama, and folk shows.

In Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the fortress Lovrijenac, rises on a high cliff over the blue Adriatic. In the summer, it serves as an ideal setting for dramatic performances, especially Hamlet. Dubrovnik’s atmosphere is truly unique in its medieval splendor and speaks of its glorious past. A spa experience in Dubrovnik is like no other. YOU will feel like George Bernard Shaw!

Other unique cities in Croatia include Split, the city founded by Emperor Diocletian whose palace has evolved architecturally since then; Opatia, the favorite retreat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is now a famous health spa; and Zagreb, an ancient capitol city which is decidedly European, with a strong Austrian influence.

FROM THE ALPS TO THE ADRIATIC

• Fully escorted by our expert tour manager
• Enjoy included tours of Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Lake Bled
• Explore Dubrovnik's ancient town center
• Discover Diocletian's massive palace in Split
• Take a boat ride to the magnificent island of Hvar and visit the Old Town
• Hike the Plitvice National Park's cascading lakes
• Walk through Zagreb's Gornji Grad (Upper Town), the well-preserved historical core of the city
• Stroll through Ljubljana's local open-air market
• Visit Lake Bled's lovely 11th century cliffside castle