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restaurants or for the Farewell Dinner, but that is completely up to you.

• Some religious sites, like Orthodox churches and Muslim mosques, strongly prefer that
visitors of both genders dress modestly. In this context, “modestly dressed” usually
means covered from shoulders to below the knees—no shorts, no sleeveless shirts, and
no low or revealing necklines.
• In many Orthodox churches or Muslim mosques, local women will cover their hair with
a scarf; as a visitor you are usually not required to do the same, but doing so would be a
nice way to show respect.

What to Bring

We have included suggestions from Trip Leaders and former travelers to help you pack. These
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requirements. You may also want to consult the “Climate” chapter of this handbook.

Recommended Clothing

T Shirts: A mixture of short and long-sleeved shirts in a breathable fabric, like cotton or
cotton-blend. Polo shirts are more versatile than T-shirts.

T Trousers and/or jeans.

T Shoes and socks: Shoes should be comfortable walking/ running shoes or low-cut
hiking shoes, with arch support. Bring at least a couple pairs of medium- to heavy-
weight socks for hiking.

T Underwear and sleepwear

T Light rain jacket/windbreaker with hood

T Wide-brim sun hat

T Swimsuit for hotel pools or saunas

Seasonal Clothing Recommendations

For summer departures (late May-September):

T Although high temperatures tend to be in the 80s, temperatures can easily spike
into the 90s or higher in this region, especially in Croatia. A few shorts and some
lightweight tops will help you cope with an unexpected heat wave.

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