Croatia and Montenegro private tour

DAY 1:

• Arrival to Zagreb airport
• Private transfer to the hotel.
• Overnight at the hotel in Zagreb area.

DAY 2:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Zagreb sightseeing tour with local guide (Duration approx. 2 hrs)
• Zagreb grew up on two neighbouring hills: Kaptol - the centre of spiritual and religious life of north-western Croatia and Gradec - the commercial centre of skilful tradesmen and craftsmen. Take an easy walk with your guide, visiting the Upper Town with its Gothic Cathedral, the beautiful and ornate St. Catherine’s church or the massive St. Mark’s church with its famous colour-tiled roof. Continue to the medieval Stone Gate and “Dolac”, the open-air market which are a must for all visitors.
• Overnight at the hotel in Zagreb area.

DAY 3:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Private transfer from Zagreb to Split, visiting Plitvice National Park en route.
• Free time for the visit of Plitvice national park – entrance fee included.
• Plitvice National Park is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved national parks in the country. This is why the entire lakes and surrounding area were declared a national park in 1949 and are listed on the UNESCO`s list of World Heritage Sites because of its exceptional beauty. It is a valley situated between high forested mountains in which lie, one below another, a string of sixteen beautiful lakes of crystal blue and green waters. Fed by small streams and brooks, they spill into each other in 92 foaming cascades and thundering waterfalls. The lakes themselves cover about 2 square kilometers and the entire national park covers 200 square kilometers. The Plitvice lakes` scenery will simply delight you regardless whether you are walking the paths and wooden bridges, taking a boat ride or just taking photographs.
• Transfer continues to Split (Duration approx. 2.5 hrs)
• Overnight at the hotel in Split area.

DAY 4:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• OPTIONAL: Blue Cave and Hvar excursion from Split (Duration approx. 8 hrs) - SIC:
• Witness the originality and magnificence of the Blue Cave on BiÅ¡evo Island. Enter inside Green Cave and float in Stiniva Cove, taking in the towering cliffs that encircle you. Strap on your diving mask and explore a thriving underwater world by Budikovac Island before visiting Palmižana Bay. Sign off your day with a stroll through the quaint streets of Hvar Town, lined with Venetian palaces, a palm-dotted seafront, and bustling squares.
• Overnight at the hotel in Split area.

DAY 5:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Split sightseeing tour with local guide (Duration approx. 2 hrs).
• The Split private tour will take you along the Old City to visit main sights: the old town of Split is built on and around the spectacular Roman Palace erected by the Roman Emperor Diocletian (born in Salona – today’s Solin) in the 4th century. The walking tour starts with a visit to the cellars of the Palace that are still very well preserved. The cellars offer a good view at how the life in the Palace was organized. The Cathedral St. Duje is a complex of a church, formed from an Imperial Roman mausoleum, with a bell tower; strictly the church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the bell tower to Saint Duje. Together they form the Cathedral of St. Duje.
• Free time.
• Private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik (Duration approx. 3 hrs).
• En route stop in Ston for personal exploring ston is a small town on a narrow isthmus connecting the peninsula of Peljesac with the mainland, known for their traditional salt production, construction of a huge, fortified complex encompassing the settlements of Mali and VelikiSton and high-quality oysters/mussels. The best oysters in Croatia and the world come from Mali Ston bay, which has been famous for seashell cultivation since the Roman Empire days.
• Transfer continues to Dubrovnik.
• Overnight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.

DAY 6:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Dubrovnik sightseeing & cable car tour with local guide(duration approx. 2 hrs)
• This walking tour will open the doors to you to one of the largest and most luxurious open-air museum town.
• You depart on foot from Pile square to the newly renovated Cable Car station, which will take you to the best panoramic view from the Srd hill. The bird’s eye view on the greatness of the old Dubrovnik bathed in the sun will be a sight you will never forget. A clear day will grant you views of up to 60 kilometres and ample photo opportunities. Once returned, the guide will lead you by foot through the narrow streets of the Old Town for the walking part of the tour.
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Overnight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.

DAY 7:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Private transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor (Duration approx. 2.5 hrs).
• En route stop in Perast for personal exploring and photo stop.
• Enjoy the drive around the Kotor Bay with its numerous small settlements. Enjoy a walk in Perast, city of famous sailors. Continue to Kotor.
• Kotor sightseeing tour with local guide (Duration approx. 1.5 hrs)
• Kotor is located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays, a city of traders and famous sailors, with many stories to tell. The Old City of Kotor is a well-preserved urbanization typical of the middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site".
• Transfer continues to Budva.
• Overnight at the hotel in Budva area.

DAY 8:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Full day tour Skadar National Park (Duration up to 7 hrs.)
• Drive from Budva to Sveti Stefan, for a panoramic photo stop. Continue to Virpazar, for a visit of the last habitat of pelicans and the largest bird reservation in Europe. Experience one of the last sweet water swamps along the Mediterranean, the biggest lake in the Balkans. This tour will show you one of the greatest natural and historical attractions in Montenegro! The proud owner of all these superlatives is Skadar Lake - SkadarskoJezero as it is known in the Montenegrin language. These are the reasons for declaring it a National Park: 264 species of birds, 48 species of fish, 30 submarine springs called "oka"(eyes), numerous islands, fish colonies and a complex of Monasteries - so, if you want to enjoy the day ... don't miss this excursion!
• Overnight at the hotel in Budva area.

DAY 9:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer from Budva to Podgorica (Duration approx. 1 hr) In the afternoon,
• Podgorica sightseeing tour (Duration approx. 2 hrs.)
• Podgorica is the administrative capital of Montenegro, its cultural and economic center. The town was always on the crossroad of caravans and armies - from the period of Illyrian-Roman wars, it has witnessed Greek travelers, Roman legionnaires, Byzantine messengers, Serbian noblemen, Venetian merchants, Turkish invaders, Montenegrin warriors, Fascist occupiers and Yugoslavian liberators. It was never a big city and today it is very hard to imagine all these centuries and changes as not many of the monuments of any kind are evident at present.
• Overnight at the hotel in Podgorica area.

DAY 10

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Private transfer to Podgorica airport.
• End of our services.

• Accommodation in 3*/4*/5* hotels.
  
  
• Private one-way transfers with a/c vehicle.
  
  
• Local guides
  
  
• Entrance fees
  
  

Exclusions:

• Tour leader
  
  
• Meals and drinks
  
  
• Porterage
  
  
• Tips
  
  
• Any other service not mentioned above
  
  

Note: Applicants Having valid Schengen Visas or National visas of Schengen Countries and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for Croatia.

Documents Required:

1. Original Valid passport for 06 months from the date of arrival in Croatia + Old passport. (Issued within the last 10 years, containing at least two empty pages (back to back)).
2. Online Visa Application forms.
3. 2 Photographs: 35X45mm, white background matt finish, 70% face size.
4. Covering letter mentioning the details of the traveler, travel information and personal contact information of passengers.
5. Hotel Voucher
6. Air tickets.
7. Day to Day Itinerary
8. Overseas Travel Insurance.
9. Income tax returns/Form 16 for last 3 years.
10. Original personal Bank Statements for last 6 months updated with sufficient balance and bank seal & sign on it.
11. Salary Slips for last 3 months - if employed
12. Original Leave Letter from Employer/School/University.
13. Retire proof /Pension order- if retired
14. Company registration proof - if self employedeg. Shop Act/MOA/Deed etc.
15. Student ID card / Bonafide Certificate - if student

Visa Processing Time: 15 Working Days.