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Crossroads of the Adriatic: Croatia,

Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina,

and Slovenia

2019

Journey with O.A.T. to the countries of Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and
Slovenia—southeastern Europe’s multicultural lands of forgotten beauty. United as Yugoslavia after World
War I, these diverse countries at the crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures have co-existed peacefully
for centuries—yet have been at the center of intermittent hostilities from the Middle Ages to the late 20th
century. Discover the heritage of the Balkans while witnessing stunning coastal scenery, exploring ancient
walled cities, and experiencing the pride and resilience of the people of these re-emerging nations. Because
we travel in such a small group, we’ll get to engage with many of the locals in each country we visit and
learn about their current lives, wartime experiences, and thoughts on Tito’s legacy—and discover how varied
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of Yugoslavia. Our small group size of just 8-16 travelers also allows us to learn about modern life in the
Croatian countryside during an overnight stay at a family-owned farm. Journey from the elegant walled city
of Dubrovnik and historic streets of Sarajevo to the turquoise splendor of the Plitvice Lakes and towering peaks
of the Julian Alps—and discover a region that is rapidly reestablishing its rightful position among the world’s
great travel destinations.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

Tirana, Albania
4 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP

Explore Albania, one of the last undiscovered pockets of Europe, where progress is balanced against a
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dictatorship.

Serbia: Novi Sad & Belgrade

4 NIGHTS POST-TRIP
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that rocked the Balkans throughout the 1990s. As you journey from Novi Sad to Belgrade, you’ll discover how
Serbia is using its unapologetic élan to become one of Europe’s newest hotspots.

Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-955-1925

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