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Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour - August 30 - September 11, 2021 - Professional Travel
Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour
         August 30 - September 11, 2021

                Visiting: Zagreb - Pag - Zadar - Sibenik
        Kornati Archipelago - Krka National Park - Trogir - Split
           Bol - Hvar – Korcula – Mljet - Dubrovnik/Cavtat

                                                                          Hosted by
                                                                         Robert Jerin

We invite you to join Robert Jerin, noted
genealogist and host of our annual Heritage
and History filled tours for this custom
designed exploration of Zagreb, Croatia and
its Middle Dalmatian Coastline. We will
explore the capital city, surrounding villages
and attractions,. Then head to Zadar with its
unique Roman Ruins that reflect the antiquity
of the land. There we board our new cruise
ship, the ms Mama Marija, our home for 7
nights of cruising the Adriatic. Along the way
we will encounter craft artisans and experts
dedicated to studying and preserving the rich
history, culture and heritage of the region.
We’ll visit tiny port towns with thousands
of years of history and enjoy the wonderful
cuisine of the region that is such a rich blend of
the many cultures that have sailed these waters
over centuries!

            25000 Country Club Blvd / Cleveland, Ohio 44070   (800) - 247- 0060 www.protrav.com
Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour - August 30 - September 11, 2021 - Professional Travel
We invite you to join this comprehensive tour of Croatia.
This will be our 20th organized group trip and a return
to the Middle Dalmatia region. We take in the the key
highlights and the deep history of the region and its people
with an itinerary focused on the Northern Adriatic region
of Croatia. We’ll feature visits to key coastal cities and some
inland gems along the way to learn of their influence on the
Croatian culture. The capital city of Zagreb is our base for
the first few days of exploring and sampling the cuisine and
products of the country.
                Robert Jerin (216) 225-6338

Included in your land and sea tour:
                                                                      $3225 12 day Cruise and Tour
q Escorted throughout by our experienced host: Robert Jerin
                                                                        (Per Person Double Occupancy -Main Deck)
q Private air-conditioned deluxe motor coach for all transfers           $3550 Per Person Upper Deck Cabin
q Welcome dinner and drink at our Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb
                                                                      Single Hotel Room Supplement: +$29500
q Welcome reception, 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 5 dinners                    Single Cabin on the ship is +$1500

q Expert local guides, and tour manager Alen for the entire time         Add air from your home city to;
q Visit the amazing 16 cascading lakes in Plitvice National Park        Zagreb, and return from Dubrovnik
                                                                      Airfare available from most major cities and we
q Visit the National Archives in Zagreb with trained researchers              will shop for your best options
q Visit the Island of Pag to see lace making and cheese tastings          Stay 2 more nights in Dubrovnik
q Regional wines to sample and local snacks in Pag                               with local touring:
                                                                          $425 per person in a double room
q 7 nights on the mv MAMA MARIJA, daily breakfast and lunch
q Air conditioned cabins with private facilites, safes, amenities        Your Initial Deposit of $400 per person
                                                                      secures your hotel rooms, the 7 night cruise,
q On board Hosted experiences, Wifi, sundeck, swim platform                    and the motor coach tour.
q Captain’s Dinner on board while docked in Mljet Harbor
                                                                           Full Payment is due no later than
q Fresh fruits, bottled water, beach towels, afternoon tea & coffee           75 days before departure,
                                                                                    June 15, 2021
q Wine tasting at the famous Grgich Vineyards in Trstenik
                                                                              Price is based on current exchange rate
R Traditional dinner in the Konavle region near Cilipi for those       ($1.15 USD/Euro) and is subject to change if the rate
   on the 2 night extension in Dubrovnik                               varies by more than 3% at the time of full payment.

                                                                       Comprehensive Trip cancelation and Travel
                                                                      Insurance available and highly recommended.
                                                                         Cost for this Insurance coverage varies
                                                                       depending on the age of the travelers. Please
                                                                                     call for details.
                                                                        For information and reservations, please contact:
                                                                                       Michael Benz
                                                                                 Professional Travel, Inc.
                                                                       25000 Country Club Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44070
                                                                        440-734-8800   1-800-247-0060 x4055
                                                                                 mbenz@protrav.com
Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour - August 30 - September 11, 2021 - Professional Travel
Day - by - Day Itinerary
30AUG Monday - Depart USA/Canada                          demonstration and learning class near the old market.
Begin your journey to Europe today! Most travelers        This food and craft market features Croatian artisans
will change planes in the US and again in a European      and merchants. Dinner at a local Zagreb favorite this
gateway city.                                             evening. (B, D)

                                                          03SEP Friday - Zagreb to Pag
                                                          Depart Zagreb head
                                                          south toward the coast
                                                          on a Friday morning. This
                                                          is our chance to visit the
                                                          world famous Plitvice
                                                          National Park! Stroll
                                                          around the cascading
Zagreb’s new Franjo Tudjman airport                       lakes and enjoy the
                                                          wonderful nature. Then
31AUG Tuesday - Arrive Zagreb                             visit a favorite of ours, the
Those arriving on flights arranged through                restaurant at Villa Rubcic.
Professional Travel Inc. will be met at the Zagreb        Depart the rugged forest
airport and transferred to our centrally located hotel,   and head to the coast.
The Dubrovnik Hotel in Central Zagreb. Free afternoon     Cross over to the Island
to wander the local area and enjoy activities in the      of Pag. Check into the city center Hotel Pagus and
main square right in front of the hotel. This evening     enjoy a dinner featuring regional specialties. (B, L, D)
we rendezvous for an orientation talk and special
Welcome Dinner! (D)                                       04SEP Saturday - ZADAR board the mv Mama Marija
                                                          Visit Pag with our local guide including the Museum
01SEP Wednesday - Walking tour of Zagreb                  of Salt, and the Museum of Lace. Then visit Kolan
After breakfast we’ll meet a local expert guide for       Sirana Gligora, to see how they produce cheese and
a walking tour of the city. The Upper Town with its       afterwards, try some cheese and prosciutto with local
famous St. Marks church sporting the Croatian Crest       wine, bread and olive oil. In the afternoon, head for
on its colorful roof top. Evening free in the capitol     the town of NIN and its famous church from the 1100s
city. (B, L)                                              where Croatians Kings were crowned. We then reach
                                                          Zadar this evening to board our chartered cruise ship
                                                          and join the reception on board followed by a welcome
                                                          dinner and our first overnight on board. (B, Snack, D)

                                                          Our route on our small ship, the mv MAMA MARIJA

02SEP Thursday - Planned visit; Croatian Archives
A day dedicated to assisting with family research
with the professional at the Croatian Archives. This
afternoon we are offering an optional cooking
Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour - August 30 - September 11, 2021 - Professional Travel
Sibenik, the first town on the coast settled by Croatians

05Sep Sunday - Zadar to Sali
Walking tour of Zadar in the morning. Zadar’s historical
center is a compact pedestrian zone, perfect to explore
on foot and admire the old walls built in 16th century
by Venetians as a defense from Turks. You will see 16th
century Port Gate where the Venetian lion (symbol of
Venice) still guards the entrance, also see the Square
of the 5 Wells, church of St. Donat, Roman Forum (1st
century BC) and the biggest cathedral in Dalmatia - St.
Anastasia Cathedral.

                                                           07SEP Tuesday - Sibenik – Trogir – Split
                                                           In the morning we start sailing to Trogir, stop on the
                                                           way for a swim. Lunch on-board, and in afternoon we
                                                           arrive in Trogir. Free time in Trogir and in the afternoon
                                                           depart to Split. Walking tour of the historic inner city,
                                                           built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace,
                                                           a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the
                                                           remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance
                                                           and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle
                                                           and the Cathedral. (B, L)

Dalmatia begins here, Zadar is home to Roman ruins
and a modern Sea Organ. The town of Sali on the Island
of Dugi Otok (Long Island) is a lovely town where sail
boaters dock. Lunch on board, departure from Zadar
with swim stop and sail to Sali for an overnight. (B, L)

06SEP Monday - Sali to Sibenik
Morning sail through the entrance to National Park
Kornati which has more than 140 islands with numerous
coves and crystal clear waters. Stop for swimming with
“en-route” on-board lunch. We continue to National
Park Krka with its magnificent karstic beauty and
waterfalls, continue by road to join the ship in Sibenik
for overnight. (B, L)                                      08SEP Wednesday - Split, Bol, Hvar
                                                           Morning departure from Split to Bol said to have the
Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour - August 30 - September 11, 2021 - Professional Travel
best beach in Croatia for a swim. The Golden Horn is      11SEP Saturday - Dubrovnik/Cavtat
a vast, golden pebble beach some 530 meters long,          Optional Extension - add 2 nights in Dubrovnik!
it is quite unique as it changes shape and position
depending on the winds. Continue sailing to the island
of Hvar with unique cultural and historical heritage.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hvar, town with the first
public theatre in Europe (older than Shakespeare’s
Theatre, the Franciscan Monastery and many more
historic sights. Evening in Hvar free to explore and
dine at one of the local family restaurants. (B, L)

09SEP Thursday - Hvar, Korcula, Mljet
After breakfast departure to Korcula. Early afternoon
arrival in the port. Lunch on board. Korcula is the       The rest of our group will head to the beautiful Hotel
acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco         Croatia in nearby Cavtat for a two night stay alongside
Polo. Walking tour will take you through narrow,          the Adriatic. Cavtat, a half hour boat ride from
cobbled streets and will include visit to the majestic    Dubrovnik, is a lovely town with one of Croatia’s best
Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. Continue            hotels. Enjoy a relaxing open day in this right sized
sailing to island Mljet where the Captain of the ship     port city and our wonderful views overlooking the
will host us for dinner on board. (B, L, D)               Adriatic! (B)

10SEP Friday - Mljet to Dubrovnik                         12SEP Sunday - Cavtat Konavle Excursion
Morning tour inside Mljet National Park, where you        Enjoy a leisurely seaside morning before we head
will enjoy a beautiful walk around the Great and the
Small Lake. Lunch on board. Head to Grgich Winery,
center of the famous American wine producer in
Trstenik. In the afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the
pearl of the Adriatic, a famous UNESCO’s World

                                                          inland to visit the art shop AR ATELIER to meet the
                                                          owner and artist Antonia Rusković Radonić in the town
                                                          of Gruda. Here we’ll learn how silk worms are raised
                                                          and learn how to make silk thread. Then we explore
Heritage City. Begin a walking tour of old Dubrovnik      the fertile Konavle region and finish the day at an
including entrances to Rector’s Palace and Franciscan     ancient former olive oil press mill. Later this evening
Monastery with its Pharmacy. In the evening enjoy         we enjoy a traditional dinner at the rustic Konavle
local wine as we dine at one of numerous local            restaurant, Mlinica Sapro near Cilipi. Back to Cavtat to
restaurants in Dubrovnik – Farewell dinner (B, L, D)      enjoy the sunset. (B, D)
11SEP Saturday - Dubrovnik/Cavtat
                                                          13SEP Monday - Dubrovnik Airport.
Some of our group will fly back today. Depart after
                                                          An early morning transfer to the nearby Dubrovnik
breakfast. Expect an early morning transfer directly to
                                                          airport for flights home or to the next European
the Dubrovnik airport for your flight home. B
                                                          adventure!
Croatian Heritage Cruise and Tour - August 30 - September 11, 2021 - Professional Travel
Terms and Conditions
FULL PAYMENT IS DUE June 15 2021.                                                                  7. Insurance. While every effort is made to ensure that baggage is properly handled and
1. Because airline space is limited at special group rates, we urge your deposit of U.S.D. $400    that the cancellation charges to you are kept to a minimum, Professional Travel cannot
per person as soon as possible. After all airline group space is gone, fares are subject to in-    be held responsible for damages, loss or theft of luggage or personal belongings. You
crease. Minimum of 20 passengers will be needed to operate this tour at the advertised price.      may secure a policy for baggage insurance, as well as insurance against sickness or
Prices are subject to change if the Euro varies by more than 3% at time of final payment.          accident, or trip cancellation and interruption insurance through Professional Travel.
2. Baggage Allowance: Free airline baggage allowance is two bags per person in addition            Important terms concerning pre-existing medical conditions, which are not covered, are
to a carry-on piece. However, the tour operator has requested that there be a limit of 1           described in the insurance brochure which will be sent for your review.
large suitcase at 50 pounds per person due to space restrictions aboard the motorcoach             8. Air Fare Facts: Air fares quoted in this brochure are subject to change without notice
and airlines weight allowances. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS INCURRED FOR LOSS OF                          and are based on fares in effect at the time of printing. Late bookings can be accepted
OR DAMAGE TO BAGGAGE OR ANY PERSONAL BELONGINGS. TRAVEL BAGGAGE                                    at slightly higher fares. Should there be an announced increase (by the airline) in the air
INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED AND AVAILABLE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL.                                fare, Professional Travel will contact passengers who will then be given the opportunity
3. Passport Requirements: A valid passport is required of all tour participants. A U.S..           to pay for the air fare in full and be ticketed to avoid the increase. Airline surcharges and
passport is valid for 10 years. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months following        fees if increased will be passed on to the client.
your return to the United States. To apply for passports you can contact either your local         9. Revisions: A handling fee of U.S.D. $30.00 per transaction will be charged for any
passport office, Clerk of the District, or County Court. Professional Travel will be happy to      alteration or revision. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of departure
help you obtain the necessary forms.                                                               will be treated as a cancellation and new booking; regular cancellation fees apply.
4. Tour Price Excludes: Airport Departure Taxes, customs user fees, passports, all visa fees,      10. Responsibility Clause: Professional Travel Inc., Cleveland, Ohio (hereinafter referred
optional tours, telephone, telex, fax and telegram charges, excess baggage charges, sundry         to as “the Company”) is responsible to you in making arrangements for the tour services
tips, laundry, beverages and food not on the regular table d’hôte menu (these items will be        offered in this brochure, including transportation, sightseeing and hotel accommodations.
billed to you before leaving the hotel, or restaurant), portage at U.S./Canada airports and        The carriers, hotels and other suppliers providing tour services are independent contractors
all other items of a personal nature. Service charges at hotels and restaurants are prepaid.       and are not agents, employees or servants of or joint ventures with the Company. All cer-
Travel Insurance is not included.                                                                  tificates and other travel documents for tour services issued by the Company are subject
5. Refund and Unused or Amended Tour Arrangements: Unused hotel accommodations,                    to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers and to the laws of the countries
tour features or services are non-refundable, nor exchangeable for other accommodations,           in which services are supplied. If the services included on the tour cannot be supplied
services or features. Should there be any reason to change features of the tour for the            or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of the Company, the
group, any additional expenses will be charged to the tour members. If a change becomes            Company will arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any resulting additional
necessary for any reason, hotels substituted will be the equivalent of those shown. Single         expenses will be payable by tour participants and any resulting savings will be refunded
room available at a supplemental charge.                                                           by the Company to tour participants. The Company reserves the right to make changes
6. Cancellation Penalties: If you cancel your reservation, your right to receive a refund is       in the itinerary whenever the Company deems it necessary to the comfort, convenience
limited as set forth in the following schedules. All requests for refunds must be sent to us       or safety of the tour participants, and to cancel a tour at any time. If the Company cancels
in writing. Charges for cancellation of the tour will be assessed by the participating airlines,   a tour, it shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of all monies paid to the Com-
tour operators, and hotels as follows:                                                             pany by the tour participant. The tour participant agrees that neither the Company nor
After deposit..... ...............................................U.S. $50.00 per person           Robert Jerin shall be liable for any damages, loss (including personal injury, death and
90-61 days prior to departure ..........................U.S. $400 per person, plus air fare        property loss) or expenses occasioned by any act or omission of any supplier providing
60-45 days prior to departure ..........................U.S. $1000 per person, plus air fare       tour services or of any other person. No person, other than an authorized representative
44-30 days prior to departure ........................ U.S. $2500.00 per person, plus air fare     of the Company by a document in writing, is authorized to vary any term or condition
29 days or less prior to departure ....................100% Penalty and No Refund.                 in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.
Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after           Based on current Exchange Rate of 1.15 $US/Euro. Subject to change should currency
the tour.                                                                                          change by 3% or more.

                                                                                    PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL, INC.
                                                                                        25000 Country Club Blvd / Cleveland, Ohio 44070
                                                                                        (800) - 247-0060 / (440) - 734 - 8800 x4055
                                                                                                           www.protrav.com

                               Cruise and Tour through the Cultures of Croatia
                               with Bob Jerin   August 31 - September 11, 2021
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