2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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14 Day Italian Lakes & Croatia Milan to Dubrovnik A combination of the finest gardens and beautiful wildflowers Italy | Slovenia | Croatia | Montenegro Italian Lakes District Venice 3 2 Verona 1 Milan Bled 2 SLOVENIA CROATIA 1 Plitvice Lakes Split 1 ITALY Coach No. of nights stay Included Sightseeing MONTENEGRO Risan 3 Dubrovnik Kotor Delight in the Italian beauty of Isola Bella Day 1. Arrive Milan. Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Stay: Milan, Starhotel Rosa or similar. D views of Verona. Later, continue to Venice. Two Night Stay: Venice, Luna Baglioni Hotel or similar. Day 2. Milan, Italian Lakes. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Milan, before continuing to the town of Menaggio in the Italian Lakes district. Three Night Stay: Menaggio, Grand Menaggio Hotel or similar. BD Day 6. Venice. Today is free to explore Venice at your leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through St Mark's Square or indulge in a Gondola ride through the city's network of canals. B Day 3. Isola Bella and Isola Madre Gardens. Take a ferry to Isola Bella, a most extraordinary privately-owned garden with views of Lake Como. Later, head to Isola Madre, set on the largest of the Borromean Isles. BD Day 4. Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello Gardens. At Villa Carlotta, see a range of plants, stairways, ponds and fountains. Later, explore Villa Balbianello Gardens. Take a ferry to Bellagio and visit Villa Melzi. B Day 5. Verona, Giardini Giusti, Venice. Journey to the quaint city of Verona, made famous by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. You'll also visit Giardini Giusti, designed in 1580 with BD Day 7. Slovenian Wildflowers, Bled. Journey through Slovenia to Bled, and see the spring wildflower meadows on your way. Two Night Stay: Bled, Grand Hotel Toplice or similar. BD Day 8. Bled. Take a morning tour of Bled and the surrounding countryside. Afterwards, enjoy free time to wander around the quaint shops or enjoy the many activities around the lake. B Day 9. Croatia. This morning, visit the Arboretum Volcji Potok in Radomlje. Later, journey through the scenic European countryside to Croatia and into the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. Stay: Plitvice Lakes, Hotel Jezero or similar. BD Day 10. Plitvice Lakes, Split. Today visit the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park with its breathtaking scenery. Continue via the medieval city of Trogir, to Split on the Dalmatian Coast. Stay: Split, President Hotel or similar. BD Day 11. Trsteno, Villa Gucetic. Pass through quaint fishing villages on the way to the popular seaport of Dubrovnik. En route, visit Trsteno and see the Villa Gucetic woodland garden. Three Night Stay: Dubrovnik, President Hotel or similar. BD Day 12. Dubrovnik, Lokrum Island. Tour the recently restored walled city of Dubrovnik, then take the ferry to Lokrum Island to visit a beautiful private garden. B Day 13. Montenegro. A very scenic excursion takes us into Montenegro along the stunning coast. See the townships of Risan and the walled city of Kotor, before returning to Dubrovnik for a Farewell Dinner. BD Day 14. Depart Dubrovnik. Your tour comes to a conclusion after breakfast this morning. B BOTANICAL DISCOVERIES YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES sightseeing highlights 99Services of a Botanica Tour Manager and an expert Botanical Guide 99Visit beautiful Isola Bella & Isola Madre 2014 DATES & PRICES (NZ$) 14 DAYS MILAN TO DUBROVNIK (BTILC14) 99Tipping and porterage 99Delight in the Giardini Giusti Garden Departs May 25 Twin Share Solo Trav. 99Three-nights stays at the Italian Lakes District and Dubrovnik 99Discover Romeo & Juliet's Verona Per person $9,995 $13,195 99Two-night stays in Venice and Bled 99Explore Split and Dubrovnik FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 22 MEALS 99Visit Villa Gucetic garden in Trsteno 99Enjoy 13 Breakfasts (B) and 9 Dinners (D) 99Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park 99Admire the spring wildflowers 99Enjoy a scenic drive in Montenegro BOOK TWO BOTANICA HOLIDAYS SAVE up to BOTANICA 99Transfers on first and last day 99Explore gardens of Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello $1,000* per couple *See pages 236-237 for details. www.aptouring.co.nz 223