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Route

SLOVENIA

CROATIA

Pag

Rab

Opatija

Krapina

Ilok

Metković

Itinerary:Day 1: 12th October 2019 (Saturday)Arrival Day – Dubrovnik Airport

Welcoming participants on airport

Transfers to Hotel Croatia Cavtat

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Itinerary:Day 1: 12th October 2019 (Saturday)Cavtat – Accomodation

Check-in to Hotel Croatia***** in Cavtat http://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/en/hotel-croatia-dubrovnik-cavtat

Registration of Friendship week participants (IPA Congress reception desk)

Evening welcome cocktail.

Dinner and overnight in hotel in Cavtat.

Itinerary:Day 2 – 13th October 2019 (Sunday)

Breakfast.

We head west passing by Dubrovnik along the main road and take the motorway to Pakovo Selo in the hinterland of the Šibenik-Knin County.

Arrival in ETNOLAND, Pakovo Selo.

The experience begins with your journey to the Dalmatian hinterland to listen to stories of their ancestors and history, see and learn about Dalmatian customs and tradition. See Dalmatian stone houses, traditional tools and utensils, learn how households were run, experience traditional Dalmatia and so much more.

The experience culminates with lunch prepared in the indigenous Dalmatian way, “Drniški” smoked ham and cheese as starters, then the main meal “under the Peka” in the traditional way, served along with Dalmatian wine.

Bus ride from Pakovo Selo to Šibenik.

Itinerary:Day 2 – 13th October 2019 (Sunday)Šibenik – Accomodation

Check-in to Amadria Park Resort Hotel Andrija**** in Šibenik https://www.amadriapark.com/hotel/amadria-park-hotel-andrija-ex-solaris-sibenik

Evening welcome cocktail.

Dinner and overnight in hotel in Šibenik.

Itinerary:Day 3 – 14th October 2019 (Monday)

Breakfast.

We head west onto the motorway to the island of Pag in the Zadar County.

Along the way will see some of Pag’s unique treasures: sea salt farming facilities, the well-known cheese factory of Pag, the laceworks on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, the first wind farm …

In Pag we’ll enjoy a guided walking sightseeing tour of the old city centre including the Church of the Assumption, the Church of St George, the Church of St Margaret is the Benedictine Monastery, the Rector’s Palace ...

Bus ride from Pag Island to Zadar.

Itinerary:Day 3 – 14th October 2019 (Monday)

After arriving to Zadar enjoy a guided walking sightseeing tour of Zadar. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guide we take a walk into thisancient coastal city that boasts a fascinating pre-Roman history, lovely marbled streets admiring the tremendous 16th century fortifications, the beautiful Byzantine churches of St. Donat, St.Francis and St. Simon, and we finish our tour by the unique Sea Organ.

Lunch.

Return bus ride from Zadar to Šibenik.

Dinner and overnight in hotel in Šibenik.

Itinerary:Day 4 – 15th October 2019 (Tuesday)

Breakfast.

We head north onto the motorway and make our way to Plitvice in the Lika-Senj County.

Arrival in Plitvice Lakes National Park.

We spend a full day walking tour, visiting and exploring the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a special geological and hydrological phenomenon. The NP consists of 16 lakes, which gradually blend into one another in a long series of more than 5000 m. The vast forest areas of exceptional natural beauty, lakes and waterfalls, flora and fauna, mountain air, contrasting colors of autumn or spring, forest trails and wooden bridges are protected by the UNESCO World Natural Heritage.

Lunch.

Return bus ride from Plitvice to Šibenik.

Dinner and overnight in hotel in Šibenik.

Itinerary:Day 5 – 16th October 2019 (Wednesday)

Breakfast.

We head east along the main road and take the motorway to Split, the capital city of the Split-Dalmatia County.

Arrival in the city centre of Split.

Enjoy a guided walking sightseeing tour of Split.We take a walk through Split's 1700 years of history and visit the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, St. Duje Cathedral, Peristil, Statue of Gregory of Nin, The Golden Gate, Vestibul, Riva, City Clock, City Hall and so much more accompanied by our knowledgeable guide.

Split is on UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Lunch.

Return bus ride from Split to Šibenik.

Itinerary:Day 5 – 16th October 2019 (Wednesday)

Arrival in Šibenik old city centre.

Enjoy a guided walking guided tour of the city of Šibenik, a fortified city by the sea, and a library of historical sites and culture, protected by limestone rocks and mountain hinterland, blessed with more than 300 islands, islets, cliffs and reefs in its waters. The city is a rich treasury united in a unique poetry of the urban centre decorated with a masterpiece, the Cathedral of St. Jacob, the only construction in the whole Europe made entirely of stone without adhesive bonding.

Šibenik is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Return bus ride from to city centre to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight in hotel in Šibenik.

Itinerary:Day 6 – 17th October 2019 (Thursday)

Breakfast.

We leave Šibenik and back east to Dubrovnik along the main road and take the motorway to the Neretva River Valley.

Arrival in the village of Vid.

Narona Archeological Museum is built on the remains of the ancient Roman city of Narona that was located in the Neretva River Valley, a part of the Roman province of Dalmatia. After a sensational discovery of the remains of a Roman temple, the Augusteum, which was dedicated by the governor Dolabella, it became the first on-site museum in Croatia and winning many awards. It houses and displays 17 magnificent marble statues, among them are of emperors Claudius and Vespasian, as well as two of Augustus and his wife Livia, some outsized and others in natural height.

Lunch.

Continued ....

Itinerary:Day 6 – 17th October 2019 (Thursday)

We continue our adventure in the Neretva River Valley embarking on a „LAĐA”- a traditional neretva boat. The Neretva river is one of the largest rivers of the eastern part of the Adriatic basin. We experience the oldest part of the Neretva wetlands, swamps, backwaters, narrow channels, where you will discover the diversity of wildlife and natural vegetation, listen to neretva traditional music and stories about fruits grown in the area for many years, and finally enjoy the panorama views of the Neretva river delta.

Bus ride from Vid to Cavtat.

Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight in hotel in Cavtat.

Itinerary:Day 7 – 18th October 2019 (Friday)

Breakfast.

Full day panorama and sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik (by bus and walking).

We start your visit to the magical city of Dubrovnik by enjoying breathtaking panoramic view of the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, the island of Lokrum and the Adriatic Sea. Drift away through centuries of history, culture and tradition, accompanied by our knowledgeable local guide.

Dubrovnik is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Free time in the Old City until 06:00 PM (optional tours available upon request)

Transfer to hotel.

Dinner and overnight in hotel in Cavtat.

Itinerary:Day 7 – 18th October 2019 (Friday)

IPA Friendship dinner in Poljice, Konavle (by bus)

We take you to Poljice, a small village in the Konavle region that dates back to the Middle Ages. In the home and the country estate of the Glavić Family, that has lived here for generations, we’ll enjoy a delicious homemade dinner prepared in the traditional way, and local wine accompanied by some charming entertainment accompanied by local members and all in the atmosphere of IPA friendship!

Transfer and overnight in hotel.

Important: The dinner will be organised in the hotel if Friendship Week total exceeds more than 100 participants.

Itinerary:Day 8: 20th October 2019 (Saturday)Departure Day – Dubrovnik Airport

Breakfast.

Hotel check-out by 11:00 AM.

Transfers to Dubrovnik Airport.

Wishing farewell to Guests.

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important informationINCLUDED: Accommodation in 4/5 star rated hotels Full board (breakfast, lunch dinner) Transfers airport - hotel - airport High tourist class coach with professional and experienced driver and escort All tours accompanied by local tourist guides including entrance fees Road tolls and parking and all local taxes and VAT

NOT INCLUDED: Tips service providers (guides, drivers, hotel staff, etc.) Escort in languages other than English, unless different language group (30 or more persons) is present Optional tours that are stated in the programme Beverages except during Friendship dinner Travel expenses to and from tour starting point – Cavtat, Croatia Health and travel insurance Any other personal extras

IMPORTANT NOTICE: IPA Section Croatia and Globtour Travel Agency reserves the right to alter the programme for the best success of the event! Tours are organized by Globtour d.o.o. a registered travel agency in the Republic of Croatia and all services are provided in

accordance with the Act on the Provision of Tourism Services.

PRICE: From 12th to 19th October 2019 - 8 days / 7 nights – Full board Price 980,00 Euros per person sharing double/twin room Price 1.280,00 Euros per person in a single room

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1st June 2019

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