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Croatia beckons visitors to its cerulean Adriatic waters, medieval cities and beautiful national parks. Stroll the labyrinthine Old Town of Dubrovnik , and stand on its medieval ramparts for views over the coastline. Visit the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. In Split , don’t miss the UNESCO listed Diocletian’s Palace, built by the Roman Emperor that today forms half of the old town. Cross the Adriatic Sea to the sunny islands of Hvar and Korčula for beach resorts and Croatian wine.  Discover the two tiers of Zagreb , Donji Grad and Gornji Grad, and visit St. Mark’s Church, the Presidential Palace, Lotrščak Tower and Ban Josip Jelačić Square. No Croatia vacation would be complete without a stop to see the waterfalls and caves of Plitvice National Park. For a different twist, take a cruise down the Dalmatian Coast on a modern yacht, stopping at new ports of call each day.

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Balkan Grand Circle with Adriatic, 19 days

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• Introduction
• Day 1 Arrival to Belgrade
• Day 2 Belgrade Great Sightseeing Tour // Leisure day
• Day 3 Belgrade – Fruška Gora – Sremski Karlovci – Novi Sad – Belgrade
• Day 4 Belgrade – Timișoara – Sibiu
• Day 5 Sibiu – Sighișoara – Brașov
• Day 6 Brașov – Bran Castle – Peleș Castle – Bucharest
• Day 7 Bucharest Sightseeing Tour / Leisure day
• Day 8 Bucharest – Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo – Arbanasi – Veliko Tarnovo
• Day 9 Veliko Tarnovo – Etar Ethno Village – Plovdiv Sightseeing – Sofia
• Day 10 Sofia Sightseeing – Rila Monastery (optional) / Leisure day
• Day 11 Sofia – Niš – Belgrade
• Day 12 Belgrade – Šargan Eight – Wooden-town – Zlatibor
• Day 13 Zlatibor – Višegrad – Sarajevo
• Day 14 Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje
• Day 15 Trebinje – Perast – Kotor – Dubrovnik
• Day 16 Dubrovnik – Split
• Day 17 Split – Šibenik – Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Day 18 Plitvice Lakes National Park – Zagreb
• Day 19 Departure

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• Tour Operator Balkan and more 4.7
• Joan · 13th April 2024 My trip was wonderful! I wasn’t expecting to be on a private tour, so I was surprised about that. I had been looking... Show more
• Basi · 3rd April 2024 We have an excellent tour the tour guide gave a very accurate answer to our questions, having brief and very accurate... Show more
• Pamela · 30th March 2024 Gran parte del éxito del viaje, se debió a al guía , Teodor Madžarević . Siempre puntual, con narraciones claras y... Show more

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• Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
• Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
• Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
• Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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• For any tour departing before 2nd July 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 2nd July 2024, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Balkan and more. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Italy: Tuscany, the Alps & the Riviera

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• Discover Rome
• Explore Tuscany
• Visit the hilltop town of Orvieto
• Embark on a walking tour of Florence with an expert local guide
• Stroll through Piazza Signoria, the busy square that was the ancient center of city life during the days of the Medici
• Visit the Accademia Museum where you'll have an opportunity to see Michelangelo's famous statue of David
• Explore the Piazza dei Miracoli
• Enjoyan excursion to Portofino
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride along Lake Garda the largest lake in Italy
• Visit the Casa Guidi, Elisabeth Barrett-Browning's home in Florence

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• Local Immersion & Homestays
• National Parks
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• Doge’s Palace
• Historic sightseeing
• Homestays & Cultural Immersion
• Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

• hoose to purchase Grand Circle's airfare, and your airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges are included. Or, make your own air arrangements
• Accommodations for 13 nights in comfortable rooms with private baths
• 23 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 6 dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner)
• 15 included features: 9 guided tours and 6 exclusive Discovery Series events: Italian With & Without Words language lesson • The Art of the Renaissance discussion • Home-Hosted Dinner • Soccer school visit • Immigration in Italy Today discussion • History of South Tyrol discussion
• Exclusive services of a local Grand Circle Program Director (assigned to no more than 42 travelers)
• Gratuities on your main trip for local guides and motorcoach drivers
• Personal headset for all included and optional tours on your main trip
• Private motorcoach land travel
• Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips
• 5% Frequent Traveler Credit applicable toward your next Grand Circle trip—an average of $249

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Begin your travel to Italy as your flight departs this evening.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Victoria or similar

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodations: Hotel Albani Firenze or similar

After breakfast, begin your journey to Florence, stopping along the way to visit the hilltop town of Orvieto.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Meals: Breakfast

Your day is free to spend as you please.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations: Hotel Jolanda or similar

Today marks the end of your time in Tuscany, and the beginning of your stay in the Italian Riviera.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure including lunch on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Parkhotel Luna Mondschein or similar

After breakfast, learn about the History of South Tyrol during exclusive Discovery Series discussion that spans from the Middle Ages to modern life in this part of Northern Italy.

This morning, drive through the Dolomite Mountains, and witness some of the most amazing alpine scenery in Europe.

Spend your day at leisure. You may choose to explore the historical streets, shop at the traditional fruit market, or relax at a local cafe.

Accommodations: Continental Hotel or similar

Travel to Venice this morning, where you'll experience a local form of transportation known as a vaporetto (a small ferry), which will take you to your hotel.

You'll be escorted to the airport after breakfast for your flight home. Or, extend your stay with our Venice, Italy post-trip extension.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Thriving in Change: In these times of rapid change, global competition, and high volatility in the travel industry, we must be prepared to change course and move forward. Being well organized may sometimes be less important than moving quickly. The goal is for each of us to maximize our effectiveness, and ultimately our success, in an unpredictable and ever-changing environment.

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If you need to cancel your trip for any reason, please call us as soon as possible, and follow up in writing. You are also required to return any airline tickets that may have been issued to you. Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive your written cancellation. We will issue your refund in the manner in which we received your payment. If you paid your deposit by credit card and your balance by check, your refund will be divided accordingly. Refunds are generated manually by our accounting department to ensure accuracy. Please allow for a 30-day processing period before receiving your refund

Cancellation Charges for Land Tours

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90 days or more will be charged $300

89-60 days will be 10% of selling price or $300—whichever is greater

59-30 days is of 65% of selling price

29 days–departure is of 100% of selling price

13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Trip provides you an amazing post-trip extension: Venice, Italy

3 nights from only $845

Cap off your Italian sojourn in Venice, an architectural masterpiece famous for its 150 canals and more than 400 bridges. Venezia is a city steeped in centuries of history and culture, and there are discoveries to be made—quite literally—around every corner and down its many side streets. You'll spend three nights in this romantic city, and enjoy ample time to explore on your own or discover the city with us on optional tours.

It's Included:

• Accommodations for 3 nights
• 4 meals: 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner
• 2 included tours: Cannareggio & Dorsoduro, Rialto Markets & San Polo
• Exclusive services of a Grand Circle Program Director
• Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers on your extension and all optional tours
• All transfers

5 locations in 14 days, including 2 single-night stays

Physical Requirements

• Walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 3-5 hours of physical activities daily, including stairs
• Balance and agility are required to board vaporetto (small ferry) in Venice
• Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
• Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them
• Program Directors reserve the right to modify participation or send travelers home if their limitations impact the group’s experience

Terrain & Transportation

• 1 full day at altitudes between 3,000-6,000 feet
• Uneven walking surfaces, unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones
• Travel by 45-seat motorcoach, 100-seat ferry boat, and vaporetto
• Daytime temperatures range from 51-89°F during touring season
• June-August are the warmest months
• March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly
• Expect strong, cold winds in the Dolomite Alps in April-May and September-October

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