{"id":1610,"date":"2021-04-23T08:19:13","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T08:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2021-04-23T09:03:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T09:03:43","slug":"croatia-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/23\/croatia-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"CROATIA TOUR"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>AS SEEN IN MOVIE &#8220;GAME OF THRONES&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\nDAY 1<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Arrival in Dubrovnik area.<br \/>\nPrivate transfer to the hotel.<br \/>\nOvernight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>DAY 2<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel.<br \/>\nDubrovnik and Lokrum Game of Thrones tour (duration approx. 5 hrs)<br \/>\n\u201cWhy is it that when one man builds a wall, the next man immediately needs to know what&#8217;s on the other side?\u201d<br \/>\nGeorge R.R. Martin<br \/>\nTake a walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town and get ready to be amazed with the history still preserved it the locations where the screenshots for Game of thrones were taken. Our guide will show you the locations on the city walls, while telling you the story of Kings Landing.<br \/>\nWandering amid the maze of narrow, cobbled streets, wide thoroughfares and splendid squares, amid fountains, palaces and magnificent churches, markets, bazaars and restaurants, you are stepping in an age long gone.<br \/>\nAfter the old city, the tour will than include the Island of Lokrum &#8211; wrapped in the amazing era of Starks and Lannister\u2019s \u2013 no doubt your imagination will go wild.<br \/>\nOvernight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>DAY 3<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel.<br \/>\nPrivate transfer from Dubrovnik to Split, visiting Trsteno and Ston en route.<br \/>\nVisit of Trsteno Arboretum (duration approx. 1,5 hrs)<br \/>\n\u201cWhen you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground. \u201c<br \/>\nCersei Lannister<br \/>\nTrsteno Arboretum, located about 24 km (15 miles) from Dubrovnik, was used as the setting in the Game of Thrones Seasons 3&amp;4. It is mostly associated with the scenes involving the powerful family from the Reach, the Tyrells which made it earn the famous nickname the \u201cTyrell (High)Garden\u201d. Aside from its Game of Thrones appeal, the Arboretum is truly a hidden gem, well worth a visit in case you happen to be in Dubrovnik.<br \/>\nVisit of Ston (duration approx. 1 hr)<br \/>\nThe 5-kilometre-long defensive Walls of Ston, a small town some 60 kilometers west of Dubrovnik are also seen in the show, as they help create the illusion of the walls of King\u2019s Landing.<br \/>\nTransfer continues to Split (duration approx. 2,5 hrs)<br \/>\nOvernight at the hotel in Split area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>DAY 4<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel.<br \/>\nSplit, Klis and Trogir Game of Thrones tour (duration approx. 7 hrs)<br \/>\nOn this unique Game of Thrones tour of Split with our expert guide at your side, you\u2019ll get to know filming locations while exploring Diocletian&#8217;s palace, the old centre of the city.<br \/>\nYour local guide will discuss information from the Game of Thrones, where you will learn not only everything about filming locations, but recall incredible tales of legend and local history that could come right out of the books as well, to help you perceive the history and customs of Split city. Many scenes taking place in the Meereen took place in Diocletian\u2019s Palace in Split. The cellars of the palace were especially popular, and this is where Daenerys\u2019 throne is located.<br \/>\nProceed towards Klis fortress \u2013 that represents the city of Meereen that Daenarys conquers. Besides the filming location itself, our guide will provide you with the history of the fortress that is no less intriguing and fascinating.<br \/>\nAt the end, visit Trogir, a tiny historic town with beautiful churches, palaces and narrow streets set within medieval walls and close to Split on Croatia\u2019s Adriatic coast. The town doubles as the trading harbour of Qarth described as \u2018The greatest city that ever was or will be\u2019. St. Dominic\u2019s Monastery houses many of the scenes shot in the town. Trogir featured in Season 2, Episode 6 \u2018The Old Gods and the New\u2019 where the Warlocks of Qarth stole Daenerys dragons and she finds her guards dead.<br \/>\nOvernight at the hotel in Split area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>DAY 5<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel.<br \/>\nExcursion to \u0160ibenik and Krka National Park (duration approx. 8 hrs)<br \/>\nTransfer to \u0160ibenik (duration approx. 1,5 hrs)<br \/>\n\u0160ibenik Game of Thrones sightseeing tour (duration Approx. 1,5 hrs)<br \/>\n\u0160ibenik first appeared in Game of Thrones in Season 5 representing the city of Braavos. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, St James Cathedral, doubles as The Iron Bank, the most powerful financial institution in the Free World. It\u2019s in Season 5, Episode 9 \u2018The Dance of Dragons\u2019 where Ayra Stark abandons a mission for the Faceless Men and instead follows Mace Tyrell and Meryn Trant as they pay a visit to Tycho Nestoris to negotiate on the repayment of the crown\u2019s massive debts.<br \/>\nAfter \u0160ibenik, proceed to Krka National Park (duration approx. 30 mins)<br \/>\nVisit of Krka National Park (duration approx. 2 hrs) Krka National Park is the backdrop to numerous outdoor scenes when it was used as Westeros. The cascading waterfalls are stunning and worth a visit in their own right! Used for filming scenes throughout Westeros, it featured in Season 4, Episode 3 \u2018Breaker of Chains\u2019 when Arya and the Hound cross the Riverlands.<br \/>\nReturn to Split.<br \/>\nOvernight at the hotel in Split area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>DAY 6<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel.<br \/>\nOPTIONAL: Blue Cave, Hvar and Pakleni islands excursion from Split (duration approx. 8 hrs) &#8211; SIC:<br \/>\nWitness the originality and magnificence of the Blue Cave on Bi\u0161evo Island. 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 Palmi\u017eana 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.<br \/>\nOn her conquest of Slaver\u2019s Bay, as shocked and angered as Daenerys was upon witnessing the evil doing of the Meereen slave owners, she couldn\u2019t help but pause and take comfort in the magnificent seaside view that was laid in front of her. Meet the sunniest place in Europe, the lovely island of Hvar, a favourite destination to those who know how to travel well, and a perfect backdrop to the Game of Thrones. A peaceful retreat, or perhaps Slaver\u2019s Bay? The island\u2019s capital is an ancient town of the same name, rich with history and a thriving art scene.<br \/>\nOvernight at the hotel in Split area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>DAY 7<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel.<br \/>\nPrivate transfer from the hotel to Split airport.<br \/>\nEnd of our services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\u2022 Accommodation in 3*\/4*\/5* hotels in DBL standard rooms<br \/>\n\u2022 Private transfers with a\/c vehicle<br \/>\n\u2022 Local guides as follows:<br \/>\n\u2022 Dubrovnik &amp; Lokrum Game of Thrones tour<br \/>\n\u2022 Visit of Trsteno Arboretum<br \/>\n\u2022 Visit of Ston<br \/>\n\u2022 Split, Klis and Trogir Game of Thrones tour<br \/>\n\u2022 Excursion to \u0160ibenik and Krka National Park<br \/>\n\u2022 Entrance fees:<br \/>\n\u2022 Dubrovnik: city walls, Lovrijenac fortress, Lokrum island (regular boat ride and admission fee to Lokrum island)<br \/>\n\u2022 Trsteno Arboretum<br \/>\n\u2022 Split: Diocletian\u2019s Palace &amp; Klis fortress<br \/>\n\u2022 Krka National Park<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\u2022 International Flights<br \/>\n\u2022 Amathus tour leader<br \/>\n\u2022 Assistance on transfers<br \/>\n\u2022 Optional excursion<br \/>\n\u2022 Meals and drinks as in the itinerary<br \/>\n\u2022 Porterage<br \/>\n\u2022 Tips<br \/>\n\u2022 Any service not mentioned before<\/p>\n<h5><strong>PACKAGE COST INCLUDING HOTELS: <\/strong>Please get in touch with us for a better deal.<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\nRESPONSIBILITY:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>LAND &amp; SKY TRAVEL. acts only as an agent for the independent suppliers and other contractors providing transportation, accommodation and other services described in the tour. We strongly advise that all passengers purchase a Travel Insurance prior to departure.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>LAND AND SKY TRAVEL \u00a0assumes no responsibility or liability for any losses, injury, accident, death expenses due to delays of schedule, overbooking, defaults or &#8216;force majeure&#8217;. All tours and arrangements are subject to the general conditions specified by each supplier\/contractor.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 DAYS \/ 6 NIGHTS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international-destination"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1610"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1633,"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1610\/revisions\/1633"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/landandskytravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}