The Eastern Discovery - Classic Group
The Eastern Discovery - Classic Group
The Eastern Discovery - Classic Group
14 Days Starting in Zagreb and ending in Athens
Visiting: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Trogir, Split, Dubrovnik, Budva, Kotor, Tirana, Corfu, Delphi, Athens
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E972MZM19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5450
$4716
Barrhead discount: -$734
-13%
NB: Prices correct on 31-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
See the great lakes of Croatia in Plitvice National Park and breathe in the Balkan beauty of Montenegro on this two-week discovery of the east. From Zagreb’s Presidential Palace and Split’s Old City, your expert led itinerary gallops across Croatia to the pearl of the Adriatic—Dubrovnik. Marble streets, hidden markets and terracotta roofs abound within the walled city and a Dubrovnik traditional dinner acquaints the taste buds with glasses of grappa, authentic local flavors and delicious dessert wines. Set sail from the shores of Greece to the island of Corfu—with its bleach white domes and azure blue seas, before forging onwards to the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, and the Acropolis in Athens.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Zagreb
Location: Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Zagreb
Meals Included: Dinner
Transfers to your hotel depart from Zagreb airport at 11:30 and 14:00. Relax and settle in or perhaps head for the romantic chestnut-lined Stross Promenade for your first views over the city. At 17:30, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening with wine.
Day 2 : Zagreb’S Twin Towns Relaxed Start
Location: Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Zagreb
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join your Local Expert to explore the two-tiered capital of Croatia. Drive through the squares of the Lower Town, Donji Grad, designed to give a sense of grandeur. See the Mimara Art Museum in Roosevelt Square and continue to Ban Josip Jelacic Square en route to the cathedral. Board the city's funicular to the medieval Upper Town, Gornji Grad. It's a network of little streets, stretching between the Kaptol and Gradec hills. View the former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Mark's Church and the Lotrščak Tower. The afternoon is at leisure. Relax and enjoy your hotel's amenities or perhaps take an Optional Experience to the Zagorje region to learn about the local traditions and visit the house of Marshall Tito?
Day 3 : The Crystal Lakes Of Plitvice Relaxed Start
Location: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lyra Licko Petrovo Selo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take this morning to relax and enjoy your hotel's facilities. In the afternoon depart for your next hotel, located inside the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, this is Croatia’s first and largest national park of Croatia. While the park is predominately forests and grasslands, the true highlight are the interconnected lakes that cascade from one to another.
Day 4 : Plitvice Lakes, Ancient Trogir And Split
Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Trogir, Split
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: President Solin Split
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Plitvice with Insight Choice. Choose between two MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences: Join a Local Expert to explore Plitvice National Park and learn how the site actively researches to monitor the natural habitat of species. Alternatively meet the industrious women of the Tara Community Centre, who produce handicrafts, enabling employment and engagement in the community.Travel along the coast and visit Trogir, UNESCO Word Heritage site, founded by the Greeks more than 2,300 years ago. This town is renowned for its beautiful cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace. Continue to the historic port of Split.
Day 5 : Diocletian’S Palace
Location: Split, Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kompas Dubrovnik
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here, and today it forms the heart of the Old Town of Split. With your Local Expert, explore the 1,700 year-old palace cellars, and learn the story of the infamous emperor. Continue through the labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares to see St. Duje's - originally Diocletian's Mausoleum, and the Temple of Jupiter, which today is a baptistery, as well as the Golden Gate. Travel alongside sparkling deep blue seas and the rocky islands of the Dalmatian coast to Dubrovnik.
Day 6 : Dubrovnik, Pearl Of The Adriatic Relaxed Start
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kompas Dubrovnik
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The walled town of Dubrovnik, was once described as 'paradise on Earth', according to George Bernard Shaw.Join a walking exploration of the city, guided by a Local Expert. Get a glimpse into local life, as you explore the stone-paved streets inside the 16th century bastions of the Old Town. Walk past Onofrio's Fountain, see the Old Jewish Quarter and the synagogue, and marvel at the grandeur of the cathedral and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. This evening, should weather permit, embark on a dazzling cruise around the fabled bay and gaze out at views of the glistening Adriatic. Start your dinner with a glass of grappa, before savouring authentic flavours of local specialties and enjoy locally produced wine.
Day 7 : Mediterranean Montenegro Relaxed Start
Location: Dubrovnik, Budva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: TQ Plaza Budva
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stop to visit the old town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the bay, with its azure waters lapping at the edges of the medieval towns which dot the coastline. Next, make your way along the Adriatic sea to Budva. Discover the medieval old town, home to religious sites such as the 9th century Church of Santa Maria in Punta.
Day 8 : Scenic Drive To Tirana
Location: Dubrovnik, Kotor, Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: MAK Albania Tirana
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through the spectacular scenery of Montenegro and Albania and continue to the fascinating capital of Tirana. Led by your Local Expert, explore this warmhearted and colourful city, and see the diverse relics that remain from its Ottoman, Italian and communist past.
Day 9 : Across To Corfu
Location: Tirana, Corfu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Divani Palace Corfu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take in Albania’s unique scenery, as you journey across the country to Greece, and set sail for the cobalt-blue waters of Corfu. Renowned since Odysseus for its untamed beauty and strategic position in the Mediterranean, Corfu today is one of Greece’s most charming islands.
Day 10 : Relax In Corfu Relaxed Start
Location: Corfu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Divani Palace Corfu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and enjoy the beautiful island of Corfu. Perhaps explore the Old Town and admire the interesting mix of architectural styles, from Roman and Venetian to French and British, each resembling an era of the island’s interesting past before it was united with Greece. Alternatively, you may want to lay back and unwind at one of the incredible beaches?
Day 11 : Delphi, Centre Of The Ancient World
Location: Corfu, Delphi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amalia Delphi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set off from your island paradise for Delphi, a spectacular cliff-side amphitheatre and worthy of its status as the centre of the ancient world. History and mythology run deep here, with finds of ritual artefacts that date back to 4,000 B.C and remains of a Mycenaean settlement. It is said that Delphi is the location where two eagles crossed paths, after they were released by Zeus from opposite end of the universe to find ‘the navel of the world.’
Day 12 : Delphi Sightseeing And On To Athens
Location: Delphi, Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Ascend the Sacred Way of Delphi with your Local Expert. Pass the Parian marble Treasury of the Athenians and Polygonal Wall with its interlocking stones, still perfectly intact after thousands of years. You'll approach the Temple of Apollo, where for 14 centuries the mysterious Oracle of Delphi breathed her enigmatic ‘words,' rumoured to have successfully predicted events related to the Argonauts expedition and the Trojan War. Your travels then continue to the ancient city of Athens, the modern capital of Greece. In the evening, enjoy a hearty Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant in true Greek style, complete with wine and good cheer.
Day 13 : The Glory Of Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert for a morning of city sightseeing. Enjoy the glory of ancient Greece from the Acropolis with the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, also known as the Temple of the Wingless Victory, and the six stone-carved caryatids that make up the Porch of the Maidens on the Erechtheion. You will also see the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Arch of Hadrian. This afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace.
Day 14 : Depart Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your journey comes to an end with a transfer to Athens airport.
What's Included
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Travel Director
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Luggage Handling
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Included Tips & Charges
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Airport Transfers
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
What's Not Included
Mode of Transport
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Accommodation
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
Check out our Q&As
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What countries will be visited on The Eastern Discovery - Classic Group tour?
The Eastern Discovery - Classic Group tour will visit Albania, Croatia, Greece, and Montenegro.
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Are there any meals included in the tour?
Yes, meals as detailed in the itinerary are included in the tour.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
Yes, airport transfers at the destination are included if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates. Transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
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Is there a private option available for this tour?
The information provided does not specify whether a private option is available for this tour.
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What is the transport description for the tour?
Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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What are the inclusions of the tour?
Inclusions of the tour include services of a highly-skilled Travel Director, personal radio headsets for visits to famous highlights, bag carrying to your hotel room, hotel and restaurant tips, Insight Flourish local specialties, and complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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What is the primary tag associated with this tour?
The primary tag associated with this tour is Coach tours (worldwide).
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What are the dietary options available on this tour?
The information provided does not specify the dietary options available on this tour.
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Some highlights of the tour include a Welcome Dinner in Zagreb, a traditional Dalmatian Coast meal in Dubrovnik, a Celebration Dinner in Athens, and a visit to the Old Town of Kotor.
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What type of accommodations are provided?
Hotel and restaurant tips are included, with all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. Bags are carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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