Croatia and Montenegro private tour
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Location: Croatia :: Europe
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Duration: 9 nights/ 10 days
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Package ID: 1083
Croatian-Montenegrin relations are foreign relations between Croatia and Montenegro. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, and of the NATO. Also Croatia is an EU member and Montenegro is an EU candidate. Since the end of the Croatian War of Independence, the relations have been largely amicable, but a border dispute remains.
Montenegrin and Croatian, official languages in Montenegro and Croatia respectively, are mutually intelligible, being standard varieties of Serbo-Croatian language.
In late 2002, Croatia and Serbia and Montenegro adopted an interim agreement to settle the disputed Prevlaka peninsula at the entrance of the Bay of Kotor in Croatia's favour, allowing the withdrawal of the UN monitoring mission. This agreement applies to Montenegro since its independence. Countries agreed to settle all possible disputes at International Court of Justice in Hague.
Croatia recognized the independence of Montenegro on June 12, 2006. Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 7, 2006. Croatia has an embassy in Podgorica and a Consulate-General in Kotor. Montenegro has an embassy in Zagreb.
Relations between the two countries are promoted through the Croatian-Montenegrin Friendship Society "Croatica-Montenegrina
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 “Dolacâ€,
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 Biševo 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
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.