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English-speaking guides |
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Conference Participants can enjoy these
excursions on our Free Day or before or after the
conference. These six excursions are only a sampling of many others
available from Atlas Travel. Atlas is a highly professional and reliable
company. All their tours are well planned and have your comfort and
enjoyment in mind. Coaches are air-conditioned and very
comfortable. |
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1.
Dubrovnik Panorama and City Sight Seeing Tour half
day - $18 per person. |
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A
morning tour of the city, which is on UNESCO's List of World Cultural
Heritage. This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and
fortresses, is a treasure of architectural and
cultural masterpieces, beautifully preserved over
the centuries. The walking tour will be followed by a coach drive up to
the coastal highway for a panoramic view of the city
walls, ancient roof-tops and the picturesque
surroundings. |
| 2. Elaphite Islands Cruise - Full day, $30
per person |
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This cruise takes us to the three largest
islands in the Elaphite Islands group: Kolocep,
Sipan, and Lopud. Ruins of former patrician summer
residences are scattered along the islands' wooded slopes. A short
stop will be made on the island of Sipan, followed by a trip to Lopud,
where we shall visit the 15th century church of St. Mary.
Time at leisure here before our return voyage. |
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3.
Neretva River Delta - Full day, $50 per person |
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Neretva
River Delta is an area of vast marsh land abundant in flora and fauna
and sheltering hundreds of species of bird life. Cruise
in small boats - "trupice" - through the
canals to enjoy the beauty and variety of the delta. Visit
the Ornithological Collection in the town of Metkovic, preserving 229
exhibits of bird species. Lunch is followed by a visit to
the excavation of ancient Narona. This site dates
from the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. Ramparts, temples,
a forum and sculptures have been covered by the
mud from the river for centuries. |
| 4. Cruising By Night - Half day, $35 per
person |
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Take a boat cruise along the shore and past
the old city ramparts. You will see a strand of
thousands of glittering lights illuminating the
cruise to Zaton, a small town on the Dubrovnik Riviera. Disembark,
here for a night of musical entertainment, games and snacks. |
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5.
Konavaski Dvori - Half day, $35 per person |
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A
unique opportunity to spend an unforgettable day in an idyllic natural
setting. Enjoy a drive through the picturesque villages
of the Konavle region (Popovici, Radovcici) before
we stop above the town of Molunat for a view of
the Croatian southernmost region - the Prevlaka peninsula. We re-join
our coach to continue through the Konavle Valley to the Konavaski
Dvori Restaurant, one of the
foremost restaurants on the entire Dalmatian Coast. A
traditional welcome of local brandy and dried figs will take place in
front of the restaurant situated next to an old
mill by the cascading waters of the Ljuta River.
Enjoy the romantic charm, exceptional wines and traditional cuisine
of the area. A visit to the gallery of naive painter Mijo Sisa-Konavljanin
in the village of Mihanici will round off this memorable excursion. |
| 6. Medugorje - Full day, $30 per person |
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Join
our tour to experience the spirit of Medugorje. Discover and
experience the phenomenon that has made Medugorje one of
the most famous places of pilgrimage throughout
the Catholic world. Since 1981, the Virgin Mary
has been appearing to people who have come to receive Her message of
peace. Millions of pilgrims have made their way to
Medugorje in the past two decades.
After Mass, those who wish
may walk up Apparition Hill, where the Virgin
Mary first
appeared to three Croatian children in 1981. |
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