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The art of performing for a local audience — in Italy, in Greece and in the Balkans 23

The Balkans Day 1 Depart well on Korcula, with age-old religious ceremonies, folk
music and dances still being performed to the delight
Depart from the USA on your overnight flight to Italy!
Day 2 Ljubljana of an ever-growing influx of tourists. Continue to
Arrive this morning in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia Dubrovnik where you will have the evening to acquaint
and a multicultural city noted for its many fine museums yourself with the Pearl of the Adriatic.
and medieval architecture. Meet your Encore Tour Day 8 Dubrovnik - concert
Manager and transfer to your centrally located hotel. George Bernard Shaw once said that “those who seek
Enjoy a special welcome dinner together this evening! paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik.” This
Day 3 Ljubljana - concert morning’s guided sightseeing tour shows you highlights
Kick off the morning with guided sightseeing of of the old town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—such
Ljubljana’s most famous sights. Discover the Old as the ancient city walls, the cathedral and the Rector’s
Square before crossing the Dragon Bridge on the way Palace as well as the harbor. The afternoon rehearse for
Ljubljana to Market Square. See the town’s most recognizable your final concert of the tour!
sights, the Triple Bridge, City Hall Squareand the Bishop’s Day 9 Depart
Venice Palace. Today you will rehearse for your debut concert Depart for the USA.
performance!
Day 4 Ljubljana/Split via Plitvice Extension Options:
This morning, travel to the jaw-dropping Postojna – Add 2 nights with concert in Sarajevo with concert,
between Split and Dubrovnik
Cave, for an informative, exploratory experience where – Add 2 nights with concert at the start in Venice
Sarajevo a mini-train transports you through a complex system
of passages and dramatically lit chambers, formed
Split over the eons by the Pivka River. Continue to Split.
This city’s engaging blend of ancient and modern feels
simultaneously preserved and alive, with something to
Dubrovnik see around every corner. Check into your next hotel and
have dinner together.
Day 5 Split
Discover the city of Split on a guided sightseeing tour.
You’ll see the highlights of the old town, a UNESCO
World Heritage site, including the relics of Diocletian’s
Palace, a palace and fort built by the retired Roman
emperor in the 4th century around which the city itself
has grown. The afternoon is yours to explore more at
your own pace. Perhaps visit Bacvice beach to watch
locals play the unique game of picigin, invented here, or
hike Marjan Hill for beautiful birds-eye views of the old
town and harbor.
Day 6 Split – concert
This morning is yours to explore Split at your own pace.
After lunch on your own, rehearse for your next concert
performance this evening. Enjoy dinner together.
Day 7 Split/Dubrovnik via Korcula
Check out of your hotel and depart for Dubrovnik. En
route, visit the island of Korcula. Tradition is alive and