Social Events

• Welcome Drink is on Wednesday November 12, 14,30 -15,00 in the  Quiet salon of Hotel Croatia
  
• Welcome Cocktail is on Wednesday November 12, 19,30-21,00 in Hotel Croatia
  
• Symposium Dinner, Thursday November 13, (19,30 – 22,30)  is organised in Glavic family country home situated in the village of Poljica in picturesque Konavle Region, Dubrovnik countryside area.
  It is a 15-minute bus ride to reach the country house starting from Hotel Croatia at 19,30.
  House has been built by the family generations over the past several centuries. It represents fine example of traditional Dalmatian rural home built from the local materials; Dalmatian lime stone and Dalmatian oak wood. House has wine cellar, old fire place, areas used for olive oil production with ancient olive press and garden with donkey. Dinner prepared by Glavic family and served in their dining room will introduce you to the traditional Dalmatian flavors, experience for all senses.
  Live music.
  The expected time of arrival to the hotel Croatia is about 22,30.
  It is our suggestion you wear casual or sports warmer clothes. 
  Dinner is included in the registration fee.

Excursions

• Wednesday, November 12, 2008
  DUBROVNIK TOUR
  Departure from the hotel at 15:30 and a drive trough Župa
  Dubrovačka towards Dubrovnik.
  Photo stop at the panorama, viewpoint above Dubrovnik.
  Meet with a local guide on Pile square for walking tour of the
  old town of Dubrovnik. Entrance to the Franciscan monastery, old pharmacy and Rectors Palace. After the tour time at leisure.
  Departure to Cavtat and return to the hotel around 20:00
  Description: Half day tour
  Minimum number of guests: 20
  Price per person: 30,00 Eur
  Price includes: Bus transport, local guide services as per itinerary, tickets as per itinerary.
  Price excludes: Individual costs and tips
  Possibility of payment: Cash in Kuna and Eur, all credit cards, bank transfer.
   
• Thursday, November 13, 2008
  PELJEŠAC WINES & WINEYARDS
  Departure from the hotel at 09:00 and drive along the Dalmatian coast towards Pelješac peninsula - the most important wine region in Croatia. Arrival to the second biggest Croatian peninsula known as Croatian Tuscany and drive to winery Miloš in village Ponikve. Short tour of the winery and wine tasting. Drive to Potomsko field. Visit to winery Matuško in village Potomje. Short tour of the Winery
  followed by wine and rakija (Croatian wine brandy) tasting. Drive to Ston. Short tour of Ston with a guide and time at leisure for optional individual visit to Ston walls. Departure to Mali Ston and lunch in restaurant Villa Koruna.
  
  Menu: white and black seafood risotto, grilled fish fillet with boiled swiss chard and potatoes, dessert, 0,2 l wine or 0,2 l juice or 0,3 l beer per person. After lunch departure to Cavtat.
  Return around 16:00.
  Description: Full day excursion with lunch.
  Minimum number of guests: 20
  Price per person: 54,50 Eur
  Price includes: bus transportation as per itinerary, guide as per itinerary, wine tasting in wineries as per itinerary,
  lunch in Villa Koruna in Mali Ston, one drink included.
  Price excludes: individual costs and tips
  Possibility of payment: Cash in Kuna and Eur, all credit cards, bank transfer.
   
  
• Friday, November 14, 2008
  KONAVLE TOUR
  Departure from the hotel at 16:30 and drive to village Čilipi.
  Short tour of the village with a guide that includes visit to Memorial house museum and St. Nicholas church. Drive to family house Slovak and visit to this traditional house with a demonstration of silk production with biscuits, tea or coffee.
  Drive trough picturesque Konavle area to village Ljuta.
  Visit to traditional mill from 15th century with a demonstration of flour production and homemade prosciutto and cheese tasting. Short walk by the river Ljuta to restaurant Konavoski dvori for a dinner. Restaurant used to be a comlplex of water mills used for flour, oil and wine production. Staff is dressed in a traditional national costumes.
  
  Menu: Mixed salad, mixed roasted meat (pork, chicken, homemade sausage), roasted potatoes, dessert.
  After dinner, return to the hotel till 20:30.
  Description: Half day tour with dinner
  Minimum number of guests: 20
  Price per person: 57,50 Eur
  Price includes: Bus transport as per itinerary, guide and tours as per itinerary, entrance fees as per itinerary, prosciutto and
  cheese tasting as per itinerary, dinner in Konavoski dvori restaurant.
  Price excludes: Drinks during the dinner, individual costs and tips.
  Possibility of payment: Cash in Kuna and Eur, all credit cards, bank transfer.
   
• Sunday, November 15, 2008
  MEĐUGORJE & MOSTAR
  Departure from the hotel at 08:30. Drive along Adriatic coast from Cavtat to Neum. Short break in Neum on the coast of Bosnia Herzegovina. Drive trough Neretva river valley towards Metković and border with Bosnia Herzegovina, and after entering BH, drive to Međugorje, the well known pilgrimage destination.
  Meet local guide in Međugorje for a walk to Aparition hill.
  Return to the center, time at leisure.
  Departure to Mostar. Lunch in Mostar in one of the centraly located restaurants near the  Old bride followed by a city tour.
  Time at leisure.
  Departure to Cavtat with a short photo pause in Počitelj and a
  stop in Neum. Return to the hotel in the evening (around 19:00).
  Description: Full day excursion with lunch
  Remark: Passport mandatory!
  Please check if you need Visa for Bosnia Herzegovina.
  Minimum number of guests: 20
  Price per person: 55,00 Eur
  Price includes: Bus transport as per itinerary, tour escort, local guide services for walking tours in Međugorje and Mostar, entrance fees as per itinerary, lunch in Mostar (drinks excluded)
  Price excludes: individual costs and tips
  Possibility of payment: Cash in Kuna and Eur, all credit cards, bank transfer.

INCLUDED
ELITE TRAVEL air-conditioned vehicle at group's disposal as per itinerary.
Driver's license, board, lodgings, and travel expenses.
Experienced English speaking escort throughout the trip as per itinerary. 
Guide's expenses, board and lodgings.
Hotel accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per
itinerary (3* hotels).
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Mostar. Sarajevo, Osijek, Djakovo, Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik
OTHER SERVICES
Entrance fees for National Park Plitvice Lakes, Entrance fees for Dubrovnik and Split museums
NOT INCLUDED
tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
Tour is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility
Arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 8.

RATE:
755 Eur per person in double room.
Single room supplement: 215 Eur per person.
3rd person in double room discount: 20%.
Minimum number of passengers: 15.

CANCELLATION FEES:

POST- SYMPOISUM TOUR
Highlights of Croatia + Mostar & Sarajevo - departure from Dubrovnik

DAY 1 15/11/2008 Dubrovnik
Arrival Dubrovnik.
Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik area.
Dubrovnik tourist info: can be found here

DAY 2 16/11/2008 Dubrovnik -Mostar– Sarajevo
Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the travellers from the south reaches the first glimpses of the continent beyond. After a Mostar city tour depature to Sarajevo, the Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sarajevo is one of the most historically interesting cities in Europe.
It is the place where the Western & Eastern Roman Empire split; where the people of the Eastern Orthodox east, the Ottoman south and the Roman Catholic west, met, lived and warred. It has been an example of historical turbulence and the clash of civilizations, as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance through multi-cultural integration. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo.

DAY 3 17/11/2008 Sarajevo – Osijek
Morning departure to Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava river. Osijek remains a popular tourist destination for its Baroque style, open spaces and ample recreational opportunities. The abundance of game and agriculture has made Osijek the country's semi-official gastronomical capital.
City tour of Osijek includes the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). Dinner and overnight in Osijek.
Osijek tourist info: can be found here

DAY 4 18/11/2008 Osijek – Zagreb
Morning departure to Djakovo. The first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness of the bricks of the two towers
and cupolas of the most beautiful cathedral in the area from Venice to Istanbul. The tour of the Cathedral followed by departure to Zagreb. Upon arrival sightseeing of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, including the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical centre, St Mark’s church with multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and University. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb.
Djakovo tourist info can be found here
Zagreb tourist info can be found here

DAY 5 19/11/2008 Zagreb – Plitvice - Zadar
Morning departure for Plitvice National Park, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Tour of the 16 crystal - blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades to view
majestic waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Departure to Zadar. Dinner and overnight in Zadar area.
Plitvice tourist info: can be found here
Zadar tourist info: can be found here

DAY 6 20/11/2008 Zadar – Split
After breakfast orientation tour of Zadar (without entrances to the
museums) including the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, the 9th century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus as well as St. Elias church. Departure to Trogir.Stop in Trogir Departure to Split. Upon arrival,
City tour of Split, covering the Diocletian’s Palace inscribed on the
UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage, the Peristyle, Jupiter’s
Temple and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Split area.
Split tourist info: can be found here

DAY 7 21/11/2008 Split – Dubrovnik
Morning departure for Dubrovnik, driving along the Makarska Riviera.
Upon arrival, city tour of Dubrovnik, inscribed on the List of World Heritage
Sites by UNESCO.
We will visit the Dominican Monastery & Cathedral.
Dinner & overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 8 22/11/2008 Dubrovnik - departure
Departure Dubrovnik. Optional transfer to Croatia Hotel in Cavtat or chosen accommodation. 

INCLUDED
ELITE TRAVEL air-conditioned vehicle at group's disposal as per itinerary.
Driver's license, board, lodgings, and travel expenses.
Experienced English speaking escort throughout the trip as per itinerary. 
Guide's expenses, board and lodgings.
Hotel accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as
per itinerary (3* hotels).
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Mostar. Sarajevo, Osijek, Djakovo, Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik
OTHER SERVICES
Entrance fees for National Park Plitvice Lakes, Entrance fees for Dubrovnik and Split museums
NOT INCLUDED
tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
Tour is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility
Arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 8.

RATE:

LAST MINUTE PRICE FOR POST SYMPOSIUM GRAND TOUR OF CROATIA STARTING ON 15th NOVEMBER:
535,00 EUR PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM!

All participants will be able to book and pay daily tours at the hospitality desk in Hotel Croatia during the symposium. 

Single room supplement: 215 Eur per person.
3rd person in double room discount: 20%.
Minimum number of passengers: 15.

CANCELLATION FEES:

Contact address for information and application:

Mr. Andrija Matic, Travel Consultant
Elite Travel
www.elite.hr
E mail: andrija.matic@elite.hr
Phone: +385(0)20 358837
Phone: +385(0)20 358200
Fax: +385(0)20 358838