Occupational Therapy in Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia

Itinerary at a glance

• 20 Sept (Mon) Prague/Ljubljana: Depart Prague by train. Arrive Vienna and change trains to Ljubljana to take the UNESCO listed Semmering route through the mountains.
• 21 Sept (Tues) Ljubljana: Drive into the Slovenian countryside to the picturesque Lake Bled. Take a boat out to Bled Island and visit the Church of Mother of God. Return to the mainland and take a guided tour of Bled castle which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Enjoy a walking tour along the riverbanks of Ljubljana taking in Preseren Square and the Town Hall. Take the funicular up to the castle, a might medieval fortress. Explore the castle and learn about the city’s history. Return to the riverside and board a cruise along the river taking in the beautiful Slovenian capital
• 22 Sept (Wed) Ljubljana: Visit the University Rehabilitation Institute to meet with staff and tour its departments and facilities. In the afternoon meet with the Occupational Therapy Association of Slovenia. Return to the hotel late afternoon and evening at leisure
• 23 Sept (Thurs) Ljubljana/Zagreb: Take the train to Zagreb taking in the beautiful landscape along the way. Arrive into Zagreb early afternoon. Visit an occupational therapy centre and meet with staff to hear about services available in Zagreb and wider Croatia.
• 24 Sept (Fri) Zagreb: Walking tour of downtown Zagreb, built in the 19th and 20th century under the influence of Viennese architecture. Walk down the city’s oldest streets of Upper Town and Kaptol, see Jelacic Square, the Cathedral, Dolac Market and St. Mark's Church. Afternoon at leisure
• 25 Sept (Sat) Zagreb/Sarajevo: Depart Zagreb and head to Bosnia and Herzegovinian for the town of Banja Luka. Visit one of the main occupational therapy clinics in the country. Arrive Sarajevo in the late afternoon, with time to relax before a short orientation walk to dinner
• 26 Sept( Sun) Sarajevo: Walking and coach tour of historic Sarajevo. Visit the spot of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand; the catalyst for the start of WW1. Learn about the city’s long history. Visits include Kazandziluk Street, where craftsmen have worked for centuries, the Jewish Quarter and see the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure
• 27 Sept (Mon) Sarajevo/Mostar: Depart Sarajevo to the pretty town of Mostar, known for its iconic Stari Most, or Old Bridge. Visit the Biscevica House - a 17th century Ottoman house - and enjoy a walking tour of the mediaeval town before dinner
• 28 Sept (Tues) Mostar/Pocitelj/Dubrovnik: Drive to Dubrovnik via Pocitelj and explore Dubrovnik old town with a walking tour of the walled city. Visit the Rector's Palace. Farewell dinner in the evening
• 29 Sept (Wed) Dubrovnik: Depart Dubrovnik or extend your stay

Extension

There is the option to extend your stay along the beautiful Dalmatian coast after the tour. You can either stay longer in Dubrovnik or take a short cruise along the coast to visit the stunning islands of Croatia.

Cruise: Split to Dubrovnik (3-night cruise departing Wednesdays)

• 29 Sept (Wed) Dubrovnik/Split: Drive from Dubrovnik to Split by private transfer and board the yacht
• 30 Sept (Thurs) Split/Korcula Island: Sail towards Korcula Island, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch on board. Disembark to explore the fortified city of Korcula, its red roofs and defensive walls reminiscent of Dubrovnik
• 1 Oct (Fri) Korcula Island/Slano: Sail past Peljesac Peninsula, the biggest peninsula of the Dalmatian Coast, known for its vine covered slopes. Continue to the Mljet Strait and arrive at the Elaphiti Archipelago - a group of 14 islands and islets. Stop for lunch and swimming along the way. Arrive in Slano in the late afternoon
• 2 Oct (Sat) Slano/Dubrovnik: After breakfast on board sail back to Dubrovnik and disembark.