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Try www.croguide.com my wife and I are a trip to Croatia next year. We will fly to Munich, then take the train to Zagreb stopping at Lake Bled in Slovenia for a few days. When we get to Zagreb we will take a cheap flight to Dubrovnik. From there we will take ferry boats to various islands ending up in Split. From Split we will take another cheap flight back to Zagreb,then an 8 hr. train ride back to Munich. Flying into Munich is the cheapest way for us and we like the train. Hope this helps . Best Regards, Rick
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We are starting in Greece, then to Dubrovnik, Zadar and ending in Zagreb. Then to Amsterdam to fly back to the states. We were going to train to Munich to connect by air back to Amsterdam, but our time frame put us right in the middle of Oktoberfest. So we will overnight train from Zagreb to Venice, have about 24 hrs in Venice and fly on to our Amsterdam connection. Except for about 2 days of car rental to see some familial villages near Zagreb, we will use busses, trains, ferries. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Try www.croguide.com my wife and I are a trip to Croatia next year. We will fly to Munich, then take the train to Zagreb stopping at Lake Bled in Slovenia for a few days. When we get to Zagreb we will take a cheap flight to Dubrovnik. From there we will take ferry boats to various islands ending up in Split. From Split we will take another cheap flight back to Zagreb,then an 8 hr. train ride back to Munich. Flying into Munich is the cheapest way for us and we like the train. Hope this helps . Best Regards, Rick
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Try the gelatti with the fire on it . I have tried such icecream once and it’s flavour is still in my mouth. Hope everything will finish as good and fast travel. Cheers
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yes, just read about the new border closing at Alb-Mace and renewed hostilities. The plan is the "Superfast" Patras to Bari (15.5 hrs, 6pm (18:00) to 8:30 am, getting a sleeper for the night). Then whatever we can find from Bari to Dubrovnik (probably leaving late in the day) The plane thing I found was at: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/dubrovnik2/html/body_airline_services.html It LOOKS like Friday-Sunday there is a departure from Bari at 22:00 arriving Dub at 22:40 for 220,000 lire. Unless I am totally misreading this, that looks like a 40 minute flight. I have directly emailed the agency shown to get more details, and if so to book tickets. So, I hope we can stow our bags in lockers at the port or airport, spend the day checking out Bari (ah, Italian gelati here I come), and hop a short flight that night. If not, we’ll figure out a boat connection. I have ridden a hydrofoil from here (Seattle) to British Columbia – it is not my favorite way to travel – but it does save time over regular boats. Thanks for your input!
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Yes, just read about the new border closing at Alb-Mace and renewed hostilities. The plan is the "Superfast" Patras to Bari (15.5 hrs, 6pm (18:00) to 8:30 am, getting a sleeper for the night). Then whatever we can find from Bari to Dubrovnik (probably leaving late in the day) The plane thing I found was at: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/dubrovnik2/html/body_airline_services.html It LOOKS like Friday-Sunday there is a departure from Bari at 22:00 arriving Dub at 22:40 for 220,000 lire. Unless I am totally misreading this, that looks like a 40 minute flight. I have directly emailed the agency shown to get more details, and if so to book tickets. So, I hope we can stow our bags in lockers at the port or airport, spend the day checking out Bari (ah, Italian gelati here I come), and hop a short flight that night. If not, we’ll figure out a boat connection. I have ridden a hydrofoil from here (Seattle) to British Columbia – it is not my favorite way to travel – but it does save time over regular boats. Thanks for your input! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Definitely don’t go through Albania or Macedonia because these last day I have heard that some things had happened at the Macedonia -Kosovo(YU) border. So it is safe to go arround. I have mentioned the hidrofoil if you know what I mean and it takes around 4 hours Bari to Dubrovnik and you do not feel the waves if there are some! Have a good travel and if you need anything just ask! I’ve checked them all. No, they don’t. I see maps on some shipping line sites showing a route line from Igoumenitsa to Dubrovnik, but when you go to the actual timetables, there is no such connection. We could get to Igoumenitsa from Patras. Guess we still need to go via Bari. If I keep running into dead-ends on the net, I will call my travel agent and see what she can find out. I am in contact with a Greek travel agency as well via email, and will probably email the lines directly. The only other (because of our budget) alternative is overland, which we have decided against for a variety of reasons – American passports in an area not firendly to Americans, and my sister still has her (Croatian) maiden name on hers. Passing overland through potentially hostile parts of Alabania/Yugoslavia/Serbia probably not the best idea under the circumstances. Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now. Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Definitely don’t go through Albania or Macedonia because these last day I have heard that some things had happened at the Macedonia -Kosovo(YU) border. So it is safe to go arround. I have mentioned the hidrofoil if you know what I mean and it takes around 4 hours Bari to Dubrovnik and you do not feel the waves if there are some! Have a good travel and if you need anything just ask!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve checked them all. No, they don’t. I see maps on some shipping line sites showing a route line from Igoumenitsa to Dubrovnik, but when you go to the actual timetables, there is no such connection. We could get to Igoumenitsa from Patras. Guess we still need to go via Bari. If I keep running into dead-ends on the net, I will call my travel agent and see what she can find out. I am in contact with a Greek travel agency as well via email, and will probably email the lines directly. The only other (because of our budget) alternative is overland, which we have decided against for a variety of reasons – American passports in an area not firendly to Americans, and my sister still has her (Croatian) maiden name on hers. Passing overland through potentially hostile parts of Alabania/Yugoslavia/Serbia probably not the best idea under the circumstances. Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now. Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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I’ve checked them all. No, they don’t. I see maps on some shipping line sites showing a route line from Igoumenitsa to Dubrovnik, but when you go to the actual timetables, there is no such connection. We could get to Igoumenitsa from Patras. Guess we still need to go via Bari. If I keep running into dead-ends on the net, I will call my travel agent and see what she can find out. I am in contact with a Greek travel agency as well via email, and will probably email the lines directly. The only other (because of our budget) alternative is overland, which we have decided against for a variety of reasons – American passports in an area not firendly to Americans, and my sister still has her (Croatian) maiden name on hers. Passing overland through potentially hostile parts of Alabania/Yugoslavia/Serbia probably not the best idea under the circumstances. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now. Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry)
http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Me again, there could be and hidrofoil option from Atlas agency , Bari to Dubrovnik!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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try this link: http://www.geocities.com/ston_der/ — [reLikt]
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It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there?" And lastly The -fastest- way to get there is to fly from Zagreb. (Correct me if I’m wrong, anyone, but Dubrovnik still has an airport, right?) From the airport, take the shuttle into the old town. Upon stepping from the bus, you will be literally accosted by a frenzied (but friendly!) mob offering you cheap lodging. They will call out "Zimmer!" or "camera!" or "sobe!" or "rooms!" You can accept or decline their offers. (We accepted and stayed in a small, clean, neatly furnished room for a very reasonable price.) Enjoy! It’s a lovely city with charm, culture… Anka
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Hi, I’m from Dubrovnik. Pablo was really informative. I’ll suggest you stayin’ in the private appartments in the Old Town. You”ll never forget that quiet but lively part of Dubrovnik. My friend rents the appartments. You can check his site at: http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/1795/apartments.html You can negotiate for the price and he is fluent in English so you wouldn’t have any problems about that. I’ll suggest you to visit the Elaphiti islands and island Mljet where is an national park with two lakes and it is gorgeous place to stay. The boat to Elaphiti islands goes 3-4 times a day and to Mljet 2 times at season. Tickets are for Mljet about $3 and for E $1.5 to $2. The journey last to M around 2 hours and E are 0.5 to 1 hour , depend where you go. I wouldn’t take the offers from the womens at the ferry because you can sleep in a room that is much under a category of a good appartment or legal renting room. If you have more questions just shoot! Darko
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. You can catch flights from Zurich and Rome, but like trains they all go through Zagreb. I think the best way is to take a ferry from either Ancona or Bari, Italy. I took the train from Verona to Bari, then took the overnight ferry direct to Dubrovnik. It’s not the easiest city to get to. More info: http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm http://www.sem.hr/english.html I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? Well, I kinda like the comfort of Hotels on long trips. I stayed at the Hotel Kompas, very affordable, right on the sea, I’d highly recommend it. But if you want Pensione-style accomodations, there will be women at the ferry port and bus terminal. If you have a backpack or luggage, they will approach you offering rooms in their homes. You can find more information on accomodations and transportation here: http://www.htz.hr/home.htm http://www.geocities.com/dubrovnik_croatia/ And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. Pretty much everything you want to see is within the old town walls. It’s well worth it to walk the entire length of the walls, but do it early in the day. There’s also a local market near the ferry terminal, a good place to meet locals and get a feel for the town. You can also take quick boat trips to the island of Lorkum or the small coastal town of Cavtat. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. Here’s some more links: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/index.shtml http://ctirs.iii.hr/GB/gradovi/20000.asp A great book with lots of good information about Dubrovnik and the entire Dalmation Coast is Nelles Guide Croatia, Adriatic Coast. It’s got great photos as well. ISBN# 3-88618-121-9. I believe it’s available through Amazon.com. Lastly, here’s my photos of Dubrovnik if you’re interested: http://community.webshots.com/album/9270564VLFlUPYiOG Enjoy your trip. Paul C.
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I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel?
Oh, go by plane. Petya once took the train from Washington to Dubrovnik and she found the going rather tedious. :-)) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable.
You can catch flights from Zurich and Rome, but like trains they all go through Zagreb. I think the best way is to take a ferry from either Ancona or Bari, Italy. I took the train from Verona to Bari, then took the overnight ferry direct to Dubrovnik. It’s not the easiest city to get to. More info: http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm http://www.sem.hr/english.html I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there?
Well, I kinda like the comfort of Hotels on long trips. I stayed at the Hotel Kompas, very affordable, right on the sea, I’d highly recommend it. But if you want Pensione-style accomodations, there will be women at the ferry port and bus terminal. If you have a backpack or luggage, they will approach you offering rooms in their homes. You can find more information on accomodations and transportation here: http://www.htz.hr/home.htm http://www.geocities.com/dubrovnik_croatia/ And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things.
Pretty much everything you want to see is within the old town walls. It’s well worth it to walk the entire length of the walls, but do it early in the day. There’s also a local market near the ferry terminal, a good place to meet locals and get a feel for the town. You can also take quick boat trips to the island of Lorkum or the small coastal town of Cavtat. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web.
Here’s some more links: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/index.shtml http://ctirs.iii.hr/GB/gradovi/20000.asp A great book with lots of good information about Dubrovnik and the entire Dalmation Coast is Nelles Guide Croatia, Adriatic Coast. It’s got great photos as well. ISBN# 3-88618-121-9. I believe it’s available through Amazon.com. Lastly, here’s my photos of Dubrovnik if you’re interested: http://community.webshots.com/album/9270564VLFlUPYiOG Enjoy your trip. Paul C.
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I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Maybe you can find some useful informations on our site. Visit us! http://www.dubrovnik-area.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – hi, I’m going to Dubrovnik at the end of this month. Currently I only ave flight tickets and no accomodation yet. I am planning to move around in Croatia (Southern area). Has anyone expirience with this area ? How is the YH in Dubrovnik ? Is it crowdy ?Clean ? Expensive ? How to get from the airport to the city centre ? All ideas about Dubrovnik and the south of Croatia (daytrips) are welcome. Budget travel only please Dimi
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hi, I’m going to Dubrovnik at the end of this month. Currently I only ave flight tickets and no accomodation yet. I am planning to move around in Croatia (Southern area). Has anyone expirience with this area ? How is the YH in Dubrovnik ? Is it crowdy ?Clean ? Expensive ? How to get from the airport to the city centre ? All ideas about Dubrovnik and the south of Croatia (daytrips) are welcome. Budget travel only please Dimi
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Hi, here is the YH tel number and address: V.Sagrestana 3 (in "Bourbon Street") +385 (0)20 423-241 fax 412-592 You have a shuttle bus from the airpost and it cost you 5 or 8 DEM and it comes to the main bus station near the harbour. The YH is 10 minutes by foot from there. The YH is quite OK. The Dubrovnik is nice place for a start. Try visit island Korcula and Mljet then check out Split and islands Brac and Hvar too.In Dubrovnik you have new discoteque Divinae Follie , great place for a night to spend.Have a nice time
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – hi, I’m going to Dubrovnik at the end of this month. Currently I only ave flight tickets and no accomodation yet. I am planning to move around in Croatia (Southern area). Has anyone expirience with this area ? How is the YH in Dubrovnik ? Is it crowdy ?Clean ? Expensive ? How to get from the airport to the city centre ? All ideas about Dubrovnik and the south of Croatia (daytrips) are welcome. Budget travel only please Dimi
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hi, I’m going to Dubrovnik at the end of this month. Currently I only ave flight tickets and no accomodation yet. I am planning to move around in Croatia (Southern area). Has anyone expirience with this area ? How is the YH in Dubrovnik ? Is it crowdy ?Clean ? Expensive ? How to get from the airport to the city centre ? All ideas about Dubrovnik and the south of Croatia (daytrips) are welcome. Budget travel only please Dimi
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Hi, here is the YH tel number and address: V.Sagrestana 3 (in "Bourbon Street") +385 (0)20 423-241 fax 412-592 You have a shuttle bus from the airpost and it cost you 5 or 8 DEM and it comes to the main bus station near the harbour. The YH is 10 minutes by foot from there. The YH is quite OK. The Dubrovnik is nice place for a start. Try visit island Korcula and Mljet then check out Split and islands Brac and Hvar too.In Dubrovnik you have new discoteque Divinae Follie , great place for a night to spend.Have a nice time
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – hi, I’m going to Dubrovnik at the end of this month. Currently I only ave flight tickets and no accomodation yet. I am planning to move around in Croatia (Southern area). Has anyone expirience with this area ? How is the YH in Dubrovnik ? Is it crowdy ?Clean ? Expensive ? How to get from the airport to the city centre ? All ideas about Dubrovnik and the south of Croatia (daytrips) are welcome. Budget travel only please Dimi
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Maybe you can find some useful informations on our site. Visit us! http://www.dubrovnik-area.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – hi, I’m going to Dubrovnik at the end of this month. Currently I only ave flight tickets and no accomodation yet. I am planning to move around in Croatia (Southern area). Has anyone expirience with this area ? How is the YH in Dubrovnik ? Is it crowdy ?Clean ? Expensive ? How to get from the airport to the city centre ? All ideas about Dubrovnik and the south of Croatia (daytrips) are welcome. Budget travel only please Dimi
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I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel?
Oh, go by plane. Petya once took the train from Washington to Dubrovnik and she found the going rather tedious. :-)) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable.
You can catch flights from Zurich and Rome, but like trains they all go through Zagreb. I think the best way is to take a ferry from either Ancona or Bari, Italy. I took the train from Verona to Bari, then took the overnight ferry direct to Dubrovnik. It’s not the easiest city to get to. More info: http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm http://www.sem.hr/english.html I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there?
Well, I kinda like the comfort of Hotels on long trips. I stayed at the Hotel Kompas, very affordable, right on the sea, I’d highly recommend it. But if you want Pensione-style accomodations, there will be women at the ferry port and bus terminal. If you have a backpack or luggage, they will approach you offering rooms in their homes. You can find more information on accomodations and transportation here: http://www.htz.hr/home.htm http://www.geocities.com/dubrovnik_croatia/ And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things.
Pretty much everything you want to see is within the old town walls. It’s well worth it to walk the entire length of the walls, but do it early in the day. There’s also a local market near the ferry terminal, a good place to meet locals and get a feel for the town. You can also take quick boat trips to the island of Lorkum or the small coastal town of Cavtat. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web.
Here’s some more links: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/index.shtml http://ctirs.iii.hr/GB/gradovi/20000.asp A great book with lots of good information about Dubrovnik and the entire Dalmation Coast is Nelles Guide Croatia, Adriatic Coast. It’s got great photos as well. ISBN# 3-88618-121-9. I believe it’s available through Amazon.com. Lastly, here’s my photos of Dubrovnik if you’re interested: http://community.webshots.com/album/9270564VLFlUPYiOG Enjoy your trip. Paul C.
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Hi, I’m from Dubrovnik. Pablo was really informative. I’ll suggest you stayin’ in the private appartments in the Old Town. You”ll never forget that quiet but lively part of Dubrovnik. My friend rents the appartments. You can check his site at: http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/1795/apartments.html You can negotiate for the price and he is fluent in English so you wouldn’t have any problems about that. I’ll suggest you to visit the Elaphiti islands and island Mljet where is an national park with two lakes and it is gorgeous place to stay. The boat to Elaphiti islands goes 3-4 times a day and to Mljet 2 times at season. Tickets are for Mljet about $3 and for E $1.5 to $2. The journey last to M around 2 hours and E are 0.5 to 1 hour , depend where you go. I wouldn’t take the offers from the womens at the ferry because you can sleep in a room that is much under a category of a good appartment or legal renting room. If you have more questions just shoot! Darko
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. You can catch flights from Zurich and Rome, but like trains they all go through Zagreb. I think the best way is to take a ferry from either Ancona or Bari, Italy. I took the train from Verona to Bari, then took the overnight ferry direct to Dubrovnik. It’s not the easiest city to get to. More info: http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm http://www.sem.hr/english.html I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? Well, I kinda like the comfort of Hotels on long trips. I stayed at the Hotel Kompas, very affordable, right on the sea, I’d highly recommend it. But if you want Pensione-style accomodations, there will be women at the ferry port and bus terminal. If you have a backpack or luggage, they will approach you offering rooms in their homes. You can find more information on accomodations and transportation here: http://www.htz.hr/home.htm http://www.geocities.com/dubrovnik_croatia/ And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. Pretty much everything you want to see is within the old town walls. It’s well worth it to walk the entire length of the walls, but do it early in the day. There’s also a local market near the ferry terminal, a good place to meet locals and get a feel for the town. You can also take quick boat trips to the island of Lorkum or the small coastal town of Cavtat. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. Here’s some more links: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/index.shtml http://ctirs.iii.hr/GB/gradovi/20000.asp A great book with lots of good information about Dubrovnik and the entire Dalmation Coast is Nelles Guide Croatia, Adriatic Coast. It’s got great photos as well. ISBN# 3-88618-121-9. I believe it’s available through Amazon.com. Lastly, here’s my photos of Dubrovnik if you’re interested: http://community.webshots.com/album/9270564VLFlUPYiOG Enjoy your trip. Paul C.
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acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there?" And lastly The -fastest- way to get there is to fly from Zagreb. (Correct me if I’m wrong, anyone, but Dubrovnik still has an airport, right?) From the airport, take the shuttle into the old town. Upon stepping from the bus, you will be literally accosted by a frenzied (but friendly!) mob offering you cheap lodging. They will call out "Zimmer!" or "camera!" or "sobe!" or "rooms!" You can accept or decline their offers. (We accepted and stayed in a small, clean, neatly furnished room for a very reasonable price.) Enjoy! It’s a lovely city with charm, culture… Anka
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try this link: http://www.geocities.com/ston_der/ — [reLikt]
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It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Me again, there could be and hidrofoil option from Atlas agency , Bari to Dubrovnik!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry)
http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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I’ve checked them all. No, they don’t. I see maps on some shipping line sites showing a route line from Igoumenitsa to Dubrovnik, but when you go to the actual timetables, there is no such connection. We could get to Igoumenitsa from Patras. Guess we still need to go via Bari. If I keep running into dead-ends on the net, I will call my travel agent and see what she can find out. I am in contact with a Greek travel agency as well via email, and will probably email the lines directly. The only other (because of our budget) alternative is overland, which we have decided against for a variety of reasons – American passports in an area not firendly to Americans, and my sister still has her (Croatian) maiden name on hers. Passing overland through potentially hostile parts of Alabania/Yugoslavia/Serbia probably not the best idea under the circumstances. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now. Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Definitely don’t go through Albania or Macedonia because these last day I have heard that some things had happened at the Macedonia -Kosovo(YU) border. So it is safe to go arround. I have mentioned the hidrofoil if you know what I mean and it takes around 4 hours Bari to Dubrovnik and you do not feel the waves if there are some! Have a good travel and if you need anything just ask!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve checked them all. No, they don’t. I see maps on some shipping line sites showing a route line from Igoumenitsa to Dubrovnik, but when you go to the actual timetables, there is no such connection. We could get to Igoumenitsa from Patras. Guess we still need to go via Bari. If I keep running into dead-ends on the net, I will call my travel agent and see what she can find out. I am in contact with a Greek travel agency as well via email, and will probably email the lines directly. The only other (because of our budget) alternative is overland, which we have decided against for a variety of reasons – American passports in an area not firendly to Americans, and my sister still has her (Croatian) maiden name on hers. Passing overland through potentially hostile parts of Alabania/Yugoslavia/Serbia probably not the best idea under the circumstances. Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now. Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Yes, just read about the new border closing at Alb-Mace and renewed hostilities. The plan is the "Superfast" Patras to Bari (15.5 hrs, 6pm (18:00) to 8:30 am, getting a sleeper for the night). Then whatever we can find from Bari to Dubrovnik (probably leaving late in the day) The plane thing I found was at: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/dubrovnik2/html/body_airline_services.html It LOOKS like Friday-Sunday there is a departure from Bari at 22:00 arriving Dub at 22:40 for 220,000 lire. Unless I am totally misreading this, that looks like a 40 minute flight. I have directly emailed the agency shown to get more details, and if so to book tickets. So, I hope we can stow our bags in lockers at the port or airport, spend the day checking out Bari (ah, Italian gelati here I come), and hop a short flight that night. If not, we’ll figure out a boat connection. I have ridden a hydrofoil from here (Seattle) to British Columbia – it is not my favorite way to travel – but it does save time over regular boats. Thanks for your input! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Definitely don’t go through Albania or Macedonia because these last day I have heard that some things had happened at the Macedonia -Kosovo(YU) border. So it is safe to go arround. I have mentioned the hidrofoil if you know what I mean and it takes around 4 hours Bari to Dubrovnik and you do not feel the waves if there are some! Have a good travel and if you need anything just ask! I’ve checked them all. No, they don’t. I see maps on some shipping line sites showing a route line from Igoumenitsa to Dubrovnik, but when you go to the actual timetables, there is no such connection. We could get to Igoumenitsa from Patras. Guess we still need to go via Bari. If I keep running into dead-ends on the net, I will call my travel agent and see what she can find out. I am in contact with a Greek travel agency as well via email, and will probably email the lines directly. The only other (because of our budget) alternative is overland, which we have decided against for a variety of reasons – American passports in an area not firendly to Americans, and my sister still has her (Croatian) maiden name on hers. Passing overland through potentially hostile parts of Alabania/Yugoslavia/Serbia probably not the best idea under the circumstances. Check out for Italian Adriatica ferries they might have and line from Corfu in Greece to Dubrovnik or maybe the Jadrolinija Croatian ferries, don’t know for now. Hmmm, I thought it was a charter line. Better get the books back from my sister, and in the meantime hit the web. After a long boat trip from Patras, I really don;t want to spend another 10+ hours on the Adriatic, if I can be walking the walls in Croatia. And it looks like we can’t get direct from GR to Dubrovnik without going via IT. Never heard about it. Only international flight to Dubrovnik is from Rome as I have mentioned. There is new flight company in Croatia starting this summer but they fly only the coastala Croatia N to S and to Zagreb. Possibly in the season 6-9 mnth they will fly to Ancona ,Italy and further north to Istria from Italy. I believe I read (perhaps in Lonely Planet) that there are frequent flights between Bari and Dubrovnik, that it is about a 40 min flight. .We will be taking a boat from Patras (GR) to Bari, and are exploring the flight option. Anyone know more about it? It’s me again You may visit local Aquarium in the Old town , check out the Duke’s palace, two monasterys Franciscan and Dominican. You should check out when the "Lindjo" a local folk dance have the performance. Go more inside the Old town and see the buildings that are not too close the main streets and you’ll experience the way people live in the Old town. You can rent a guide at Pile in Atlas agency (+385 20 442 222) and in the same agency you can ask for a daily trips for islands, Medjugorje. If you like an active vacation check the Atlas page http://www.riverfree.hr there you can find such things like rafting, kayaking… Another good agency is Gulliver travel (+385 20 419 109, 419 129). Car rentals Budget rent a car (+385 20 418 998) , HERTZ rent a car (+385 20 425 000) and all additional info you can get at TIC (tourist info centre) at the begining of Stradun (main street in the Old town). There you can ask for private accomodation too (Tel: +385 20 426 354). Croatia Airlines in Dubrovnik (+385 20 413 777, 413 776). They fly from Rome Tuesdays and Saturdays evening (sorry no more info because the lady at Croatia Airlines was so lazy to tell me the price and exact times, she mentioned sometihing like 20 different rates in winter and summer flights are different) The Croatia Airlines in Rome is at Via Umbria 15/I Tel: 06 4201 2873 There are no such things like a private pensions but the hotels I would like to recomend are: Hotel Excelsior 5* , Hotel Villa Orsula 5*, Hotel Dubrovnik President 4*, Hotel Kompas 3*, Hotel Lapad 3*, Hotel Park 3*. Nice restaurants: Domino and Ragusa 2 (in the Old town), Atlas Club Nautica at Pile (entrance to the Old town). You have Jadrolinija ferries during the season from Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays at 23:59 and Thursday at 22:00, but you should check at Jadrolinija in season for possible changes (+385 20 418 000 ). You can go from Ancona to Split and then By bus to Dubrovnik (220 km Split -Dubrovnik takes around 4 hours, not an american tipe of highway, sorry) http://www.jadrolinija.tel.hr/jadrolinija/info/english/menu.htm You have an Italian ferry line called Adriatica, don’t know their web page (possibly www.adriatica.it ). Current exchange rates US $ 8,332 Kunas For more info don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good journey! Darko I am contemplating a vacation trip to Dubrovnik in October. My GF and I will commence our trip in Washington DC. Any suggestions on mode of travel? Trains &/or ferries are quite acceptable. I would prefer a nice Pensione/Bed&Breakfast to a Hotel–any suggestions there? And lastly what are the MUST SEE/DO things. I have been unable to find good touristic information on the Web. thanks tomp
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Try the gelatti with the fire on it . I have tried such icecream once and it’s flavour is still in my mouth. Hope everything will finish as good and fast travel. Cheers
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yes, just read about the new border closing at Alb-Mace and renewed hostilities. The plan is the "Superfast" Patras to Bari (15.5 hrs, 6pm (18:00) to 8:30 am, getting a sleeper for the night). Then whatever we can find from Bari to Dubrovnik (probably leaving late in the day) The plane thing I found was at: http://dubrovnik.laus.hr/dubrovnik2/html/body_airline_services.html It LOOKS like Friday-Sunday there is a departure from Bari at 22:00 arriving Dub at 22:40 for 220,000 lire. Unless I am totally misreading this, that looks like a 40 minute flight. I have directly emailed the agency shown to get more details, and if so to book tickets. So, I hope we can stow our bags in lockers at the port or airport, spend the day checking out Bari (ah, Italian gelati here I come), and hop a short flight that night. If not, we’ll figure out a boat connection. I have ridden a hydrofoil from here (Seattle) to British Columbia – it is not my favorite way to travel – but it does save time over regular boats. Thanks for your input!
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Try www.croguide.com my wife and I are a trip to Croatia next year. We will fly to Munich, then take the train to Zagreb stopping at Lake Bled in Slovenia for a few days. When we get to Zagreb we will take a cheap flight to Dubrovnik. From there we will take ferry boats to various islands ending up in Split. From Split we will take another cheap flight back to Zagreb,then an 8 hr. train ride back to Munich. Flying into Munich is the cheapest way for us and we like the train. Hope this helps . Best Regards, Rick
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We are starting in Greece, then to Dubrovnik, Zadar and ending in Zagreb. Then to Amsterdam to fly back to the states. We were going to train to Munich to connect by air back to Amsterdam, but our time frame put us right in the middle of Oktoberfest. So we will overnight train from Zagreb to Venice, have about 24 hrs in Venice and fly on to our Amsterdam connection. Except for about 2 days of car rental to see some familial villages near Zagreb, we will use busses, trains, ferries. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Try www.croguide.com my wife and I are a trip to Croatia next year. We will fly to Munich, then take the train to Zagreb stopping at Lake Bled in Slovenia for a few days. When we get to Zagreb we will take a cheap flight to Dubrovnik. From there we will take ferry boats to various islands ending up in Split. From Split we will take another cheap flight back to Zagreb,then an 8 hr. train ride back to Munich. Flying into Munich is the cheapest way for us and we like the train. Hope this helps . Best Regards, Rick
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OTOH, rental cars are usually cheaper in Germany. I am leaving to Holland tonight, going to a small place not too far from Eindhoven. I am flying to Cologne and I am getting a car there. I interpret that to mean it’s cheaper to arrange to pick up a car in Germany than most other European countries, but to make the reservations in North America first.