30^th July – 5^th August

Visiting Zagreb, Banja Luka, Jajce, Ethno Village Ljubacke Doline, Krapje Selo & Plitvice Lakes National Park

WEDNESDAY :  We will meet at the airport at 05.50am for our Ryanair flight departing at 08.20am and arriving in Zagreb airport at 10.15am. Upon arrival, we will have a city tour with the local guide starting in “Downtown” including Main Railway Station, Ban Jelačić Square, King Tomislav Square, Art Pavilion, and Zrinjevac park. We will visit Dolac and continue to Tkalčićeva Street, where the best restaurants and bars are located. Here, we’ll explore the “Upper Town” – the oldest part of Zagreb, including St Mark’s Square, former “Governor’s Palace”, the Croatian Parliament, Lotrščak Tower, Cathedral of Zagreb and ending our tour in front of the National Theatre. We then begin our journey to Banja Luka by crossing the border to Bosnia. We will then check-in to our hotel in Banja Luka.

THURSDAY:  After breakfast, we have an optional city tour of Banja Luka which include Kastel fortress, Gospodska street, The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Ferhadija mosque. We will have some free time to explore the city before proceeding to Krupa Slopes, a breathtaking natural wonder. In the evening, we will make way to the Local community of Piskavica for an optional dinner and folklore show where we will immerse ourselves in the customs and rituals surrounding Patron Saint Day customs, an interesting experience for all.

FRIDAY:  After breakfast we will have an optional excursion to Jajce. This small city is located in the central part of Bosnia and Herzegovina home of medieval kings, Ottoman governors, and a range of different ethnic groups as well as being one of President Tito’s earliest Communist strongholds. We visit the most interesting places, like the Jajce waterfall, Castle, and the Pliva Watermills. An interesting day to get to know the history of Medieval Bosnia. After some free time for lunch (extra), we will enjoy a boat ride on Pliva Lake (included).

SATURDAY:  Today’s optional half-day excursion begins with a visit to Vrbas River. It is one of the most beautiful rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the main Banja Luka watercourse passing through its centre. We hop on a boat, called ‘dayak’ for a fascinating journey as we navigate through the urban heart of Banja Luka. After our experience with the Dayak boats, we will proceed to the Ethno Village Ljubake Doline. This is set as an open-air museum with the intention of showing the life of a community that used to inhabit in this area in the late 19^th century and early 20^th century. The rest of the afternoon is free for shopping & personal sightseeing.

SUNDAY:  After breakfast, we check-out from our hotel in Banja Luka and begin our journey to Zagreb. Along the way, we will make a short stop at lonjsko polje where we will have some time to walk through the village of Krapje Selo. Upon arrival in Zagreb, we will check-in to our hotel, and we will have some time to enjoy the city at leisure.

MONDAY:  We will have an optional full day excursion taking us to Plitvice Lakes National Park which are on the UNESCO World Heritage site, due to its outstanding and picturesque series of lakes, caves and connected waterfalls. A panoramic train tour and a boat trip (included) is a great way to see the park and learn about its history and ecology of the park. In the afternoon we will have some time to enjoy nature in the wonderful ambience found in Plitvice Lakes.

TUESDAY:  This morning, we can enjoy Zagreb at leisure for some personal sightseeing and shopping. One can opt to visit the Zagreb Zoo (extra). In the afternoon, we will make our way to the Zagreb Airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 3.55pm and arriving in Malta at 5.55pm

PRICE INCLUDES

Ryanair direct return flights to Zagreb airport including 20kg checked-in luggage

2 nights in 3-star Hotel Central or similar in Zagreb

4 nights in 4-star Hotel Courtyard Marriot or similar in Banja Luka

Daily buffet breakfast

Return Airport Transfers

All Taxes

Services of a Tour Leader

Insolvency Fund Certificate

PRICE PER PERSON                             *SPECIAL PRICE

Adult in Triple                                  €839      €739

Adult in Twin                                    €879      €779

Adult in Single                                 €1,039   €939

Child sharing with 2 adults           €699      €599

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken
There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotels where one can choose from

EXCURSIONS (incl. English Speaking Guide)               ADULT                 CHILD

Banja Luka City Tour                                                                   €35                       €15

Piskavica dinner and folklore show incl. transp.                  €55                       €25

Jajce                                                                                                €50                       €30

Ethno Village Ljubacke Doline incl. Dayak tour                    €40                       €20

National Park Plitvice (including train and boat )*              €65                       €35

*Special attention must be given to children/slow walkers in Plitvice waterfalls due to uneven terrain, walking on wooden paths and stairs.