HIGHTLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
- A complete, all-inclusive tour with maximum quality sightseeing!
- Stay at comfortable and conveniently located hotels
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels except on Day 01
- Local/Western/International Vegetarian lunches
- Indian/Local/Western/International Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian dinners
- Stay 03 nights in Ljubljana
- Guided city tour of Ljubljana
- Visit Postojna Caves
- Visit Bled Island
- Visit Church of the Assumption of Mary
- Stay 01 night in Zagreb
- Guided city tour of Zagreb
- Visit Plitvi
- e Lakes National Park
- Stay 01 night in Zadar
- Guided city tour of Zadar
- Walking tour of Trogir
- Stay 01 night in Split
- Guided city tour of Split
- Stay 02 nights in Dubrovnik
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik
- Enjoy a Cruise along the Dubrovnik Coast
- Dubrovnik Cable Car Ride
- Stay 01 night in Budva
- Guided city tour of Kotor
- Stay 02 nights in Tirana
- Guided city tour of Tirana
- Guided city tour of Berat
- Services of an experienced and professional tour manager throughout your tour
ITINERARY
Arrive Ljubljana, Slovenia
Arrive at Ljubljana Airport where you will be met by your Tour Manager at the arrival area after clearing immigration and customs. Then check-in to the hotel. (Standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.)
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Ljubljana (D)
Ljubljana - Postojna Caves - Ljubljana City Tour
After a buffet breakfast drive to Postojna. Enjoy a mini train ride at Postojna Caves. The cave was discovered in the 17th century and opened to the public in 1819. Enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter return to Ljubljana. On arrival proceed on a guided city tour. Visit the Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Baroque Town Hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Dragon Bridge, etc. Continue the sightseeing with a funicular ride to the medieval Ljubljana Castle. Climb the stairs to Ljubljana Castle tower and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the old part of the city.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Ljubljana (B,LL,D)
Ljubljana - Bled - Ljubljana
After a buffet breakfast drive to Bled which ranks amongst the most beautiful alpine resorts, renowned for its mild, healing climate and thermal lake. Embark on the 'Pletna' boat and ride to Bled Island to visit the Church of the Assumption of Mary. A legend says that ringing the church bell make your wishes come true. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, drive back to Ljubljana.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Ljubljana (B,LL,D)
Ljubljana - Zagreb - Zagreb City Tour
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Zagreb, the Croatian capital city. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Later, embark on a city tour of Zagreb. Visit the Ban Jela
ić - Zagreb’s central square; St. Mark’s Church - which sports a multi-coloured roof constructed in 1880; the Hrvatski Sabor; the Banski Dvori and more. These are some of sights you will see on your tour of this charming and vibrant capital. Later check into the hotel.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner.
Overnight in Zagreb (B,LL,LD)
Zagreb - Plitvice:Lakes - Zadar
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to Plitvi
e Lakes, and join your local guide for a walking tour of the National Park – famous for its lakes, waterfalls and lush green forests. Experience a boat ride. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, proceed to Zadar. On arrival, experience the unique Sea Organ and the 'Greeting to the Sun' at Zadar’s beautiful waterfront.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner
Overnight in Zadar (B,LL,LD)
Zadar - Zadar City Tour - Trogir - Split
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed on a guided city tour of Zadar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your tour of the Main Square which gives you a good overview of Zadar. The city has had a turbulent history of fighting off the Venetians, Crusaders and Turks over the centuries. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, proceed to Trogir. On arrival begin the walking tour that takes you through its important historic sites such as the City Gate, The Fortress Kamerlengo, the Duke's Palace and The Cathedral of St Lawrence. Drive to Split.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner
Overnight in Split (B,LL,D)
Split - Split City Tour - Dubrovnik
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed on a guided tour of Split. Your tour will lead you through the labyrinth of medieval streets within the walls of Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a well-preserved fortress and a living part of the Old Town. Enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter drive to Dubrovnik. On arrival enjoy a cruise along the Dubrovnik coast.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner
Overnight in Dubrovnik (B,LL,LD)
Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik City Tour
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a city tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide. Beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik was once an independent maritime republic rivalling Venice. The guided tour will introduce you to the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, and the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks by the Arabs. Enjoy a local lunch. Also see the 15th-century Rector's Palace, built in Gothic style, with Renaissance and Baroque elements. Later, experience a Cable Car ride that transports you 778 meters from the base of the Old Town to the top of Mount Srd offering clear views of the sapphire blue waters and Elaphiti Islands.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner
Overnight in Dubrovnik (B,LL,LD)
Dubrovnik - Kotor, Montenegro - Kotor City Tour
After a buffet breakfast, check out and depart for Kotor Bay, Montenegro. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Later, proceed on guided city tour. Travel around the UNESCO World Heritage listed Bay of Kotor, Explore the scenic towns of Kotor and Budva. The sights that dot the eastward route are just as captivating as the country’s eventful history. Your first standout sight is the Bay of Kotor, one of Europe’s southernmost fjords. Travel through Risan, one of the oldest towns on the bay to beautiful Kotor. Explore the piazzas and the city walls. Drive to the town of Budva.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner
Overnight in Budva (B,LL,LD)
Budva - Tirana - Tirana City Tour
After a buffet breakfast, check out and depart for Tirana, Albania. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Later, proceed on a guided city tour. Visit the Skanderbeg Square, the Ethem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid of Tirana - originally built as a museum dedicated to the communist dictator Enver Hoxha; the Peace Bell; Mother Teresa Square, the Polytechnic University of Tirana and the Preserved Bunkers. You can also see examples of Brutalist architecture all over Tirana which was largely influenced by Soviet Russia.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Tirana (B,LL,D)
Tirana - Berat City Tour - Tirana
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Berat. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Later, proceed on a guided city tour. Visit the Fortress, which also encloses the Berat Castle built in the 4th century BC. Also visit the Old Town. Thereafter, drive back to Tirana. On arrival, free time at leisure.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Tirana (B,LL,D)
Farewell!!
After buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
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TOUR COST & DATE
DEPARTURE DATES IN 2025:
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June
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09
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August
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11
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September
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08
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October
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06
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Tour starts in Ljubljana, Slovenia on the above-mentioned dates.
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TOUR COST (Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania)
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LAND COST 11 Nights 12 Days
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Per Person on Twin Sharing
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US$ 4,699
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Single Room Supplement
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US$ 1,830
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NOTE
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
- On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
TOUR INFO
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
SLOVENIA |
- Guided city tour of Ljubljana
- Visit Postojna Caves
- Visit Bled Island
- Visit Church of the Assumption of Mary
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CROATIA |
- Guided city tour of Zagreb
- visit Plitvice lakes National Park
- Guided city tour of Zadar
- Guided city tour of Trogir
- Guided city tour of Split
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik
- Enjoy a Cruise along the Dubrovnik Coast
- Dubrovnik Cable Car Ride
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MONTENEGRO |
- Guided city tour of Kotor
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ALBANIA |
- Guided city tour of Tirana
- Guided city tour of Berat
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ACCOMMODATION
- 03 nights at Hotel Grand Plaza or similar in Ljubljana
- 01 night at Hotel Sheraton/Mövenpick or similar in Zagreb
- 01 night at Hotel Miramare or similar in Zadar
- 01 night at Hotel Radisson Blu or similar in Split
- 02 nights at Hotel Rixos Premium or similar in Dubrovnik
- 01 night at Eurostars Queen of Montenegro or similar in Budva
- 02 nights at Hilton Garden Inn/Maritim Hotel Plaza or similar in Tirana
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel except on Day 01
- Daily local/International/Continental Vegetarian lunches
- Daily Indian/Local/International Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinners
TIPS, PORTERAGE & WATER
- 2 bottles mineral water (500 ml each) per person per day
- Porterage of 1 bag at hotels
- Tips to drivers and guides
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air-conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
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Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager throughout your tour
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- COST OF INTERNATIONAL AIR TICKETS
- Cost of deviation: In case any clients wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: In case clients are arriving or departing at a time that is different from the group arrival/departure time, which will be conveyed to the clients while booking the tour, there will be an additional cost of transfer. The group arrival and departure timings will vary from tour to tour.
- Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
- Medical/ Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
- Departure taxes except where included.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro
- USA Citizens: No Visa Required
- Indian Passport with Green Card : Schengen Tourist Visa required
Albania
- USA Citizens: No Visa Required
- Indian Passport with Green Card : Albania Tourist Visa required
Note:Cost of the above-mentioned visas are not included in your tour price.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED:
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check out is 1100-1200 hours.
- The Tour Cost is a combination of all the arrangements and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated individually.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- Passengers taking early morning flights will be provided with boxed breakfast.
- Keeping in view the luggage compartments of coaches & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag and 1 carryon bag per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the Embassy or Consulate. Air Tours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situation arising out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
- In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, theft, illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Air Tours is not liable to give any refund on unutilized services.
- Please note that in case any clients loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. However, we will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Air Tours reserves the right to charge any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- Air Tours reserves the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- Please ensure to take the necessary vaccinations and shots depending on the destination you are travelling to.
- There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services under any circumstances.
- For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
- If clients prefer to have meals on their own there will be no refund.
- All hotels may not have Tea or Coffee machines in the room.
- It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
- Coaches may not have any Wi-Fi facilities or USB phone charging options on board.
- Updating of mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed cancellation policy and ‘Terms and Conditions’.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All services such as Airline seats/Hotels accommodation/ground transportation for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers/vendors if these services are released within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following cancellation charges:
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour
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US$ 1000 Per Person
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Full payment to be made
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75 Days prior to Departure date
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Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date
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Administrative Fees US$ 100 Per Person
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59 Days to 45 Days
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30% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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44 Days to 30 Days
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60% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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29 Days to 15 Days
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75% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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14 Days till Tour date
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100% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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CANCELLATION DUE TO BORDER CLOSURES:
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Air Tours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of US$ 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount. The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company.