b"YOUR ITINERARY13 DAYSFROM CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST EUROPEDays 1-2London to Munich and Bled 2,895We take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, and on to2023 DEPARTURES IN:Munich for an overnight stay. On Day 2 we travel through the fabulousAPR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEPAustrian Alps to Slovenia and Bled, an enchanting town set on the turquoise waters of glacial Lake Bled. We stay here for three nights. Days 3-4Discovering Bled UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Day 3 is free to begin exploring. You could visit Bled Castle, to see its collections of weaponry and ancient jewellery, take a boat trip toStay beside picturesque Lake Bled the island near the lake's centre, or enjoy a circular walk around thewith free time to explore.lake. On Day 4 we explore Ljubljana, Slovenia's thriving capital, with a guided tour around its historic centre. We pass picturesque bridgesEnjoy guided sightseeing tours of which cross the Ljubljanica River and connect the city centre with theLjubljana and Zagreb.vast Tivoli Park. Later we continue to the fascinating Postojna Caves.Visit a beekeeper on Lake Bled's Days 5-6Zagrebshores and taste honey produce.Before our journey to Zagreb, we visit a local beekeeper. We learnExplore beautiful Plitvice Lakes about the native Carniolan bee and how its honey is used in all sorts ofand sample Balkan cuisine.ways; from insomnia cures to massage oils. After a tasting, we departEnjoy free time in Split and a Bled by train, crossing the Croatian border to reach vibrant Zagreb -rela[ing boat trip to %ra island.our base for three nights. Wonderfully compact, so easy to explore, the city's old centre is divided into a Lower and Upper town. On Day 6 we set out on a sightseeing tour with a local guide, visiting the GothicWHAT'S INCLUDED St Mark's Church and medieval quarter, before a free afternoon. The expertise of a UK Tour Days 7-8Plitvice Lakes National Park Manager from start to fi nishWe travel by coach to Plitvice Lakes, where we spend the night.First and Standard Class Rail A collection of 16 turquoise lakes, interconnected with plungingand all transfers,waterfalls and surrounded by 116 square miles of verdant forest -Eurostar Standard PremierPlitvice Lakes are Croatia's answer to paradise. The park is home to bears, deer, wolves and wild boar. This evening we dine at our hotel.Complimentary luggage serviceOn Day 8 we visit the lakes - a UNESCO World Heritage site of12 nights' 4-Star accommodation cascading waterfalls and delightful lakes. Rich with minerals, which creates the laNes blue\x10green colour, the area has a variety of fl ora and19 meals including breakfast each fauna. Later, we join the train to Split, where we spend two nights.day, 1 lunch and 6 dinnersDays 9-10Split, Makarska Old Town and Dubrovnik Flight from Dubrovnik to London Gatwick2n 'ay \x1c we taNe a cruise to the island of %ra, where theres time for a walk along the breathtaking seafront and possibly to swim at ZlatniAll tour excursions5at %each, one of the loveliest locations in &roatia. oure then free in Split to wander the warren of walkways which make up Diocletian's Palace or sample some of the delicious local street food. We continue on Day 10 along the Adriatic Coast to Dubrovnik for three nights, stopping at Makarska Old Town, a cosmopolitan seaside town with aBled 3pretty promenade. Maybe visit the 17th century Franciscan monastery, or stop for a drink or meal at one of the lovely waterfront bistros.FROM 1 2 Zagreb CROATIAMUNICHLiko 1 Plitvice LakesDays 11-13 Kotor and LondonLeeOn Day 11 we set out on a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik. Charming and picturesque, the city is UNESCO protected with a rich array of buildings. Your afternoon is free. You might like to walk alongSplit 2 Makarskathe ancient walls or visit the historic Franciscan Church and MonasteryDUBROVNIK 3 Kotorcomplex. On Day 12 we travel along the beautiful Dalmatian coastline to Montenegro and the Bay of Kotor. There we board a boat to visitNights in hotel First Class Rail'Our Lady of the Rocks', an islet crowned by a small church. On Day 13 we transfer to the airport for our fl ight to /ondon *atwicN, where ourStandard Class Rail Coachholiday ends. Tour Code: CSG|per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 500 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 795.For the latest guidance on entry requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 89"