26 DAY TOUR Departing: Friday 08 May 2020

Returning: Tuesday 02 June 2020

TOUR COST:

$13,975.00 per person Twin/Double Share $16,795.00 Sole Occupancy

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Day 1 (IFM): AUSTRALIA TO DUBAI: Friday 08 May 2020 Welcome aboard our Portugal and Croatia adventure! We transfer by coach from Canberra to Sydney where we join our Emirates flight to Dubai this evening. In flight

Day 2 (IFMD): DUBAI: Saturday 09 May 2020 We arrive into Dubai early this morning and are transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening we have a special treat! We head into the desert for a Bedouin style dinner including traditional belly dancing. Dubai

Day 3 (BL): DUBAI: Sunday 10 May 2020 Waking refreshed this morning we spend the day taking a good look around Dubai and all it has to offer. Our trip includes the Dubai Museum, which is home of the Al-Fahidi Fort, built in 1800 and considered to be one of the oldest buildings in Dubai. The fort was used to defend the town from warring tribes and also served as the seat of Government, the ruler's residence, a store for ammunition, and a jail. We also stop at the Heritage and Diving village for a photo shoot. Here, you will find potters and weavers displaying their craft. At the Dubai Gold Souq all the shops are blazing with the shine of gold ornaments everywhere we look. Next, walk down to Dubai Spice Souk, famous for its spices, incenses and traditional medicines stacked along the narrow lanes. We move to the other side of Dubai, to Sheikh Mohammad's Palace in Zaabeel, named after the late his highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of United Arab Emirates. After a brief photo stop at the palace, we drive on to Jumeirah, the upmarket area of Dubai. En route we cross the Mall of the Emirates, the world's first mall to have an inbuilt artificial ski resort, called Ski Dubai with indoor slopes and snow park. Our special lunch is at the Burj Al Arab, the only 7 star hotel in United Arab Emirates. This is pure indulgence and shows us how the ‘other half live’! From one extreme to another we stop at Souk of Madinat Jumeirah, famous for Arabic artisans and crafts people showing their wares and do not forget to enjoy the street performers here. We will end this tour with a stop at one of the most beautiful mosques in Dubai, called the Jumeirah Mosque. This is the only mosque in Dubai, which allows non-Muslims to enter. You are expected to cover your arms and legs while entering it. Dubai

Day 4 (BIFMD): LISBON: Monday 11 May 2020 We have the morning free in Dubai before we connect with our early afternoon flight to Lisbon. On arrival into Lisbon, we will be greeted at the airport by our local representative and transferred to our hotel. Lisbon

Day 5 (CBD): LISBON: Tuesday 12 May 2020 Lisbon was once the centre of Europe’s longest-lived overseas empire and today we will learn about Portugal’s ancient empire and Lisbon traditions in our fully guided tour of the city. A visit to Sao Jorge Castle will provide us

Pickups: 1:10pm: Crawford Street, Queanbeyan 1.50pm: West Row Bus Stop, City 1:30pm: Bay 3, Woden Interchange 2.00pm: Riggall Place, Lyneham

with stunning views of the city and the river. We will then take a walk through the cobblestone alleys of quaint Alfama, one of the most traditional areas in Lisbon where every evening you can still listen to Fado music in almost every ‘taberna’. We will visit the Jeronimos monastery, a masterpiece of “Manuelina” architecture style and see the Tower of Belem and the monument to the Discoveries! Fado, Lisbon’s mournful yet beguiling musical expression, a combination of soulful voice and melodic guitars is an integral part of Portuguese culture, and this evening to warm us up to this lovely tradition we enjoy a welcome dinner in one of the many Fado houses in Alfama! Lisbon

Day 6 (CB): SINTRA, CAPE ROCA AND CASCAIS: Wednesday 13 May 2020 Today’s full day guided excursion takes us to the fairy tale towns of Sintra, Cape Roca and Cascais. We visit the astonishing Pena Palace with its colourful exterior of towers, turrets and terraces perched on a mountaintop. We then enjoy some time exploring the small streets in the town below. Pastries and sweets are a must in Portugal; in Sintra, try a typical travesseiro in Piriquita – puff pastry with a delicious almond filling - or a Queijada de Sintra – a sweet cheese tart with a hint of cinnamon – absolutely delicious! The cliff of Cape Roca was known as ‘the end of the world’ up until the late 14th century and is the westernmost point in continental Europe, surrounded by small fishing villages hidden among the forests of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. We will spend some time here for pictures and then continue to Cascais enjoying the incredible landscape of the Praia do Guincho beach along the way. Enjoy some free time in the coastal resort before returning to Lisbon. Lisbon

Day 7 (CBLD): LISBON TO BEJA: Thursday 14 May 2020 We head inland to Evora in the Alentejo region and take a guided city tour of the medieval town. Evora’s quaint, cobbled streets are a delight to explore and are lined with traditional houses that have remained unaltered for generations. A massive wall surrounds Evora’s medieval centre, classified as a World Heritage site. We will visit the main sights and enter the macabre Capela dos Ossos – the Bone Chapel – lined with the bones and skulls of bodies exhumed from the crowded graveyards of Evora! We then travel to the Beja area for our overnight stay. Beja

Day 8 (CBLD): BEJA TO LAGOS: Friday 15 May 2020 This morning we travel to the Algarve, the beautiful southern coastline of Portugal, blessed with stunning beaches, picturesque fishing towns and a glorious climate. The port city of Portimao is known for its old quarter, busy marina and close proximity to lots of beaches. We have time to explore the historic centre with its distinctively Portuguese ambience, plazas filled with open-air cafés which are connected by pedestrianised shopping streets and a series of religious buildings, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon we will embark on a 2-hour boat tour to visit the impressive natural formation of the Benagil Caves, probably the most famous of all the sea caves of the Algarve. We then continue to Lagos for overnight. Lagos

Day 9 (CBD): LAGOS TO SANTA CLARA A VELHA: Saturday 16 May 2020 Lagos boasts a rich seafaring heritage and is known for its ancient Moorish walls, a 17th century fort and extravagant Baroque churches. We enjoy a free morning to explore the town or enjoy sunbathing at one of the beaches. This afternoon we transfer to Sagres at the extreme tip of the Algarve, a town that nowadays is known mainly for its beaches and dramatic landscapes. In the 15th century a navigation school was established here. Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco Da Gama and Christopher Columbus all set out from this region bringing about Portugal's age of The Discoveries and helped define the nation's identity. We will then drive along the Vicentine coast (Costa Vicentina) making our way to Santa Clara a Velha for our overnight stay.

Santa Clara a Velha

Day 10 (CBD): SANTA CLARA A VELHA TO OBIDOS: Sunday 17 May 2020 Transferring to the medieval town of Obidos, we are surrounded by a classic crenelated wall. Obidos’ fascinating historic centre is charming to explore; narrow cobbled streets, traditional painted houses and an imposing medieval castle. While in the area why not try a Ginginha de Obidos – a sweet alcoholic liqueur typically served in a chocolate cup! Obidos

Day 11 (CBD): OBIDOS TO PORTO: Monday 18 May 2020 Today we will head to Alcobaca a charming little town dominated by the magnificent 12th century Cistercian monastery, one of the most grandiose gothic monuments in the country. After visiting the monastery, we drive to the coast and visit the seaside town of Nazare, an old fishing town with its colourful wooden fishing boats rich in the tradition of the sea. Women still use the typical costumes and the town evokes a bucolic feeling of ancient times. Nowadays it is famous for having the biggest waves ever surfed; especially in winter when surfers from all around the world come to experience these impressive waves first-hand. From here we continue to Aveiro with its romantic canals and take a short guided tour of the city before heading to Porto. Porto

Day 12 (CB): PORTO: Tuesday 19 May 2020 Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, in the region famed for the production of port wine which is still stored and matured in the vast cellars that stretch along the banks of the Douro River. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a World Heritage site. Our local guide takes us on a half day tour including visits to the exuberant Bolhao market and Sao Bento station, one of Portugal’s most striking railway stations, its beautiful tiles depicting episodes of Portuguese history. A stroll along Ribeira area with views of Don Luis Bridge will make the perfect picture postcard of Porto. The tour ends in the Gaia area with a port wine cave tour including tastings of this exquisite wine. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Porto

Day 13 (CBLD): THE DOURO VALLEY: Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Douro Valley could easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that the landscape offers. Nestled among the terraced slopes of the Douro Valley port wine-growing region, overlooked by an ornate shrine, the town of Lamego is elegant and infused with Baroque style. We will visit the striking Our Lady of Remedies shrine which stands gracefully above the town, flanked by twin bell towers. We continue our journey, to the town of Pinhao—famous for its incredible views and beautiful, historic train station. You’ll know you’re in the heart of port wine country - you are surrounded by vines, as the climate is ideal for the grapes that make port wine. We have lunch here, followed by a 1-hour Douro River scenic cruise before returning to Porto. There’s still time to enjoy a visit to a local winery with a tour and tasting. Porto

Day 14 (CBD): PORTO TO LISBON: Thursday 21 May 2020 Today we will travel to Coimbra, once Portugal’s medieval capital for more than a century, and home to the oldest university in the Portuguese –speaking world. Established on the grounds of a former palace in 1290, the Coimbra University is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th century bell tower. We

take a tour of the university before continuing on to the catholic pilgrimage town of Fatima. It’s here where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared in 1917 to three shepherd children and remains a famous pilgrimage site. We’ll have time here to visit the Chapel of the Apparitions with its precious statue of Our Lady of Fatima, should we wish. We then continue to Lisbon for our overnight stay. Lisbon

Day 15 (CBD): LISBON TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA: Friday 22 May 2020 Today we say ‘adeus’ to Portugal and ‘zdravo’ to Croatia as we transfer to the Lisbon airport to connect with our flight to Dubrovnik in Croatia. On our arrival at Dubrovnik we will be met by a local representative and transferred to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Dubrovnik

Day 16 (CBD): DUBROVNIK: Saturday 23 May 2020 Dubrovnik is known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace. Today we take a full-day guided tour of the city, taking in the city walls, the cathedral and Rector’s Palace. Dubrovnik

Day 17 (CBD): DUBROVNIK TO KORKULA: Sunday 24 May 2020 We transfer to the pier at Orebic stopping en route at a local winery for a tour and tasting. From Orebic we take the ferry to Korkula where we transfer to our hotel on the island. Korkula is one of the biggest islands in the Adriatic. It is rich in vineyards, olive groves and small villages. Korkula

Day 18 (CBD): KORKULA: Monday 25 May 2020 This morning we will take a guided tour of Korkula town with its beautiful St Mark’s cathedral. A tour of Korkula and Croatia would not be complete without exploring the seaside and beaches so we will enjoy free time at the Bacva beach in the afternoon. Korkula

Day 19 (CBD): KORKULA TO SPLIT: Tuesday 26 May 2020 We transfer to Vela Luka pier this morning where we have some free time to explore the town before we take a ferry to Split this afternoon. Split is the second largest city of Croatia and is known for its beaches and fortress-like complex at its centre. Split

Day 20 (CBD): SPLIT: Wednesday 27 May 2020 This morning we will take a guided tour of this exuberant city that has just the right balance of tradition and modernity. We will visit Diocletian's Palace, an ancient palace built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 3rd century. For TV buffs, Split is also featured as one of the locations for ‘Game of Thrones’. We will also visit the cathedral of St Domnius. This afternoon is free for you to explore the pretty streets in your own time. Split

Day 21 (CBD): SPLIT TO SIBENIK: Thursday 28 May 2020 This morning we drive to Trogir, known for its mix of renaissance, baroque and Romanesque buildings, for a city tour including entrance to the cathedral. In the afternoon we will immerse ourselves in nature at the fantastic Krka National Park known for its series of 7 waterfalls. Our guided tour of this unique area includes a 2-hour cruise featuring a visit to the famous Visovak Monastery in the middle of the lake. We then make our way to Sibenik for dinner, where we settle in for the night. Sibenik

Day 22 (CBD): PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK: Friday 29 May 2020 The beauty of the Plitvice National Park lies in its 16 lakes, inter-connected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and rare bird species. The national park covers a total area of 300 square kilometres, whilst the lakes join together over a distance of eight kilometres. Our tour takes us through this stunning World Heritage listed attraction. Plitvice Lakes area

Day 23 (CBD): ZAGREB: Saturday 30 May 2020 This morning we transfer to Zagreb, Croatia’s north-western capital, distinguished by its 18th and 19th century Austro-Hungarian architecture. At its centre, Upper Town is the site of the gothic, twin-spired Zagreb Cathedral and 13th century St. Mark’s Church, with its colourfully tiled roof. We enjoy an afternoon guided city tour and view the main sights. This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner at a restaurant near the hotel. Zagreb

Day 24 (CBIFM): DEPART CROATIA: Sunday 31 May 2020 Saying farewell to Croatia and Europe, we transfer to Zagreb airport to connect with our outbound flight to Dubai. On arrival we will be met and transferred to our hotel. Dubai

Day 25 (BIFM): DUBAI TO AUSTRALIA: Monday 01 June 2020 We have an early transfer to the airport this morning to connect with our ongoing flight back home. Sit back, relax and enjoy the services of the attentive international crew. In flight

Day 26 (IFM): AUSTRALIA: Tuesday 02 June 2020 We arrive in Sydney early this morning and after completing customs and immigration, we are met by the Potter coach and transferred home to Canberra. What a wonderful time away we have had!

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Additional fees and surcharges: Changes to your booking and or name changes will incur a $200 fee. If your cancellation affects our minimum group numbers, Potter Travel reserves the right to impose further cancellation fees in addition to those noted above. Potter travel reserves the right to pass on any additional fees or surcharges imposed by the airlines or wholesaler with or without notice. If the tour is cancelled due to natural disasters or other circumstances beyond our control, a cancellation fee may be payable by passengers depending on charges we have already incurred on your behalf. The prices shown on this leaflet are in Australian Dollars and are based on rates of exchange as at 31 May 2019. Prices may be subject to change during the validity of this brochure up until the final payment is made, due to international currency fluctuations and other factors beyond our control. Should currencies fluctuate by more than 3% Operation Europe shall forward revised prices. 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