DOLOMITES 2025 – A MOUNTAIN FAIRYTALE

LAGO DI MISURINA, CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, PANEVEGGIO PARK, MOENA, LAKE CAREZZA, VAL DI FIEMME, VAL DI FASSA, VAL DI FUNES, ST. MAGDALENA, ORTISEI
(On the outbound journey we visit KRANJ and BLED, and on the return UDINE)

Tour program:
5 days / 4 nights with breakfast / by bus / DAYTIME TRAVEL

DAY 1: BELGRADE – KRANJ – BLED
Departure from the center of Belgrade in the early morning. Daytime travel through Croatia to Slovenia with regular breaks and border crossing. Accommodation in Kranj (for the May Day departure, accommodation will be in the Gorenjska region or central Slovenia), followed by a sightseeing tour with a guide. If time allows, an optional excursion to Bled will be organized. Overnight stay.

DAY 2: KRANJ – LAKE MISURINA – CORTINA D'AMPEZZO – CAVALESE
Breakfast. Drive to the largest natural lake in the Cadore region – Lake Misurina. We suggest a walk around the lake or a relaxing break in a lakeside café/restaurant with a breathtaking view of the famous Tre Cime! After a break, we continue towards the queen of the Italian Dolomites – Cortina d’Ampezzo, a long-standing retreat of the rich and famous. Free time along the elegant Corso Italia shopping street. We recommend an Aperol on one of the charming piazzas or taking the cable car (operational depending on the term) up to Tofana di Mezzo – Cortina’s highest peak at 3,244 meters – for a spectacular panoramic view of the Dolomites. Evening arrival and hotel check-in in the Trentino region. Overnight stay.

DAY 3: PANEVEGGIO PARK (VAL DI FIEMME) – MOENA (VAL DI FASSA) – LAKE CAREZZA
Breakfast. Free time or a full-day optional excursion to Paneveggio Natural Park in the Val di Fiemme, the village of Moena in Val di Fassa, and Lake Carezza in South Tyrol. The “Paneveggio” nature park includes the Pale di San Martino mountain range and is known for its dense forests and vast unspoiled wildlife areas. A large enclosed habitat houses deer and other ungulates, allowing visitors to observe these majestic animals up close. During this excursion, we’ll also visit the famous suspension bridge along the Marvo trail in pristine nature and learn how fine violins are crafted from precious spruce trees. We continue to Val di Fassa, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Dolomites, and the village of Moena (1,200 m), known as the “Fairy of the Dolomites” thanks to the pink light that bathes the peaks at sunrise and sunset. Next, we visit Lake Carezza (Karersee in German), one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the Dolomites. Towering above the lake is Mount Latemar, whose bare peaks reflect on the lake’s surface, creating a view that, especially at sunset, looks like a stunning oil painting. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 4: CAVALESE – ST. MAGDALENA (VAL DI FUNES) – ORTISEI – FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
Breakfast. Hotel check-out and departure for a optional excursion to St. Magdalena in Val di Funes and Ortisei. (Note: Travelers who choose not to go on the excursion will be dropped off at the entrance to Bolzano and picked up later according to agreement with the guide.) Val di Funes is renowned as one of the best spots for landscape photography. From the small alpine settlement of St. Magdalena, a stunning view opens up over the Dolomite mountain range and the famous little church of the same name, nestled above charming alpine cottages. We continue to Ortisei, a town known for its wood-carving tradition, decorative arts, and authentic alpine architecture featuring wooden houses and hotels. The town also has a picturesque pedestrian zone connecting St. Ulrich’s chapel to St. Anthony’s church, a symbol of Ortisei. Evening arrival and check-in at a hotel in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Overnight stay.

DAY 5: UDINE – BELGRADE
Breakfast. Hotel check-out. Free time at a designated spot until departure for Belgrade, or an optional city tour of Udine. The walking tour covers the historic center of Udine and its beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture. Sights include: Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, Piazza della Libertà with the remarkable Loggia del Lionello and Torre dell'Orologio, followed by Udine Castle, offering panoramic views of the town's rooftops and the Julian and Carnic Alps, whose snow-capped peaks can be seen in the distance. Departure for Serbia around 1 PM. Arrival at the starting point around midnight.

End of program.

Important note: The order of visits is subject to change depending on traffic and guide’s assessment.

DOLOMITES 2025 – A MOUNTAIN FAIRYTALE

LAGO DI MISURINA, CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, PANEVEGGIO PARK, MOENA, LAKE CAREZZA, VAL DI FIEMME, VAL DI FASSA, VAL DI FUNES, ST. MAGDALENA, ORTISEI
(On the outbound journey we visit KRANJ and BLED, and on the return UDINE)

Tour program:
5 days / 4 nights with breakfast / by bus / DAYTIME TRAVEL

DAY 1: BELGRADE – KRANJ – BLED
Departure from the center of Belgrade in the early morning. Daytime travel through Croatia to Slovenia with regular breaks and border crossing. Accommodation in Kranj (for the May Day departure, accommodation will be in the Gorenjska region or central Slovenia), followed by a sightseeing tour with a guide. If time allows, an optional excursion to Bled will be organized. Overnight stay.

DAY 2: KRANJ – LAKE MISURINA – CORTINA D'AMPEZZO – CAVALESE
Breakfast. Drive to the largest natural lake in the Cadore region – Lake Misurina. We suggest a walk around the lake or a relaxing break in a lakeside café/restaurant with a breathtaking view of the famous Tre Cime! After a break, we continue towards the queen of the Italian Dolomites – Cortina d’Ampezzo, a long-standing retreat of the rich and famous. Free time along the elegant Corso Italia shopping street. We recommend an Aperol on one of the charming piazzas or taking the cable car (operational depending on the term) up to Tofana di Mezzo – Cortina’s highest peak at 3,244 meters – for a spectacular panoramic view of the Dolomites. Evening arrival and hotel check-in in the Trentino region. Overnight stay.

DAY 3: PANEVEGGIO PARK (VAL DI FIEMME) – MOENA (VAL DI FASSA) – LAKE CAREZZA
Breakfast. Free time or a full-day optional excursion to Paneveggio Natural Park in the Val di Fiemme, the village of Moena in Val di Fassa, and Lake Carezza in South Tyrol. The “Paneveggio” nature park includes the Pale di San Martino mountain range and is known for its dense forests and vast unspoiled wildlife areas. A large enclosed habitat houses deer and other ungulates, allowing visitors to observe these majestic animals up close. During this excursion, we’ll also visit the famous suspension bridge along the Marvo trail in pristine nature and learn how fine violins are crafted from precious spruce trees. We continue to Val di Fassa, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Dolomites, and the village of Moena (1,200 m), known as the “Fairy of the Dolomites” thanks to the pink light that bathes the peaks at sunrise and sunset. Next, we visit Lake Carezza (Karersee in German), one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the Dolomites. Towering above the lake is Mount Latemar, whose bare peaks reflect on the lake’s surface, creating a view that, especially at sunset, looks like a stunning oil painting. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 4: CAVALESE – ST. MAGDALENA (VAL DI FUNES) – ORTISEI – FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
Breakfast. Hotel check-out and departure for a optional excursion to St. Magdalena in Val di Funes and Ortisei. (Note: Travelers who choose not to go on the excursion will be dropped off at the entrance to Bolzano and picked up later according to agreement with the guide.) Val di Funes is renowned as one of the best spots for landscape photography. From the small alpine settlement of St. Magdalena, a stunning view opens up over the Dolomite mountain range and the famous little church of the same name, nestled above charming alpine cottages. We continue to Ortisei, a town known for its wood-carving tradition, decorative arts, and authentic alpine architecture featuring wooden houses and hotels. The town also has a picturesque pedestrian zone connecting St. Ulrich’s chapel to St. Anthony’s church, a symbol of Ortisei. Evening arrival and check-in at a hotel in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Overnight stay.

DAY 5: UDINE – BELGRADE
Breakfast. Hotel check-out. Free time at a designated spot until departure for Belgrade, or an optional city tour of Udine. The walking tour covers the historic center of Udine and its beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture. Sights include: Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, Piazza della Libertà with the remarkable Loggia del Lionello and Torre dell'Orologio, followed by Udine Castle, offering panoramic views of the town's rooftops and the Julian and Carnic Alps, whose snow-capped peaks can be seen in the distance. Departure for Serbia around 1 PM. Arrival at the starting point around midnight.

End of program.

Important note: The order of visits is subject to change depending on traffic and guide’s assessment.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE (OPTIONAL PROGRAM):

• Excursion to Bled €15

• Excursion to Paneveggio Park (Val di Fiemme), Moena (Val di Fassa), and Lake Carezza €50

• Excursion to St. Magdalena (Val di Funes) and Ortisei €45

• Walking tour of Udine with a guide €10

NOTE REGARDING OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Excursions must be booked before departure. Payment is made in CASH AT THE OFFICE no later than 15 days before departure. Booked optional excursions cannot be canceled at the destination and the paid amount is non-refundable.

Optional excursions are part of optional services offered in the travel program but are not mandatory. The execution of excursions and other optional services does not affect the realization of the tourist trip and their price is not included in the travel price (excursions, tickets, various insurances, etc.). The realization of optional services abroad depends on the number of registered passengers, ticket availability, timing of passenger registration, availability of guides, transport means, etc., and cannot be a reason for complaints from passengers regarding the performed tourist trip.

ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION:

Hotel Creina 4* (or similar nearby) is located in the very center of Kranj, just 50 m from the entrance to the main pedestrian zone of the city. Not far from the hotel, there is an area with cafés, bars, restaurants, mini markets… The hotel features a spacious lobby with a lounge area, a 24-hour reception, free WiFi in every room, a restaurant serving meals – buffet style, a nice terrace overlooking the Sava River, an aperitif bar, and an information desk… The rooms are comfortable and all have a bathroom with shower-WC, satellite TV, central heating, telephone…
https://hotelcreina.si/

Hotel Major 4* (or similar) in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is only 3 km from Trieste Airport – Ronchi Dei Legionari. All rooms and apartments are air-conditioned and offer free wireless internet. The spacious accommodation at Major has a modern style and designer furniture. All rooms have carpeted floors, satellite TV, and a work desk. Breakfast is buffet style, and the bar serves the typical spritz cocktail.
https://www.hotel-major.com/en/

The exact hotel name will be announced no later than 7 days before departure on the website www.travelklub.rs.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Transportation by tourist-class bus with 18 to 50 seats on the specified route / seats are assigned based on registration.

Note: Seating order on the bus is determined by the date of payment, i.e., signing the Travel Contract. The front row seats are official seats and are not issued to passengers unless necessary. Passengers must accept the seat assigned by the agency or pay extra for seat selection.

Note: The calculation is based on a minimum of 15 passengers. Due to narrow mountain roads, the ideal tour vehicle is a comfortable mini-van with 20 seats or a VIP bus with 30 seats. No double-decker buses. We offer a modern travel concept, small groups, and comfortable daily rides. The trip can also be organized for fewer people with a price adjustment (closed VIP groups or groups of friends). In that case, transportation can be by an 8+1 seat van, and your guide is also the driver.

• Accommodation based on 1 night with breakfast at a 4* hotel in Slovenia (Kranj or surroundings)

• Accommodation based on 2 nights with breakfast at a 4* hotel in the Trentino region

• Accommodation based on 1 night with breakfast at a 4* hotel in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region

• Services of a professional guide / group escort

• Costs of trip preparation and organization

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

• Other unspecified expenses

• Tips for the guide (not mandatory)

Note about tipping: Tips for the guide are not obligatory. They are given at the end of the trip, upon handing in survey forms on the bus if you are satisfied with the service. A tip is a form of gratitude and a reward for the person who assisted you during the trip. For a multi-day tour, a guideline tip is between 5€ and 10€. If there was also a driver along with the guide, you may tip the driver between 1€ and 5€. The driver is not employed by Travel Klub but by the transport company contracted by Travel Klub, yet they remain a very important and responsible person for your safety during the trip.

• Mandatory international travel health insurance with COVID-19 coverage: 857 RSD (up to 19 years); 1243 RSD (from 19 to 69 years); 2983 RSD (70 years and older) – can be paid at Travel Klub

DISCOUNTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Single room supplement 150€. It is possible to share a room 1/2 or 1/2+1 with another solo traveler without extra charge. Extra seat supplement 120€. Seat selection supplement 15€. Tourist tax is paid at the hotel reception, about 3.5€ per person per day.

PAYMENT METHODS FOR THE PACKAGE: The package is paid EXCLUSIVELY BY BANK TRANSFER (electronically, bank or post office payment) in RSD equivalent, 30% upon reservation, the rest paid 15 days before the trip, electronically, with VISA, DINA, MAESTRO, MASTER CARD, in installments by checks, 30% advance, deferred up to 2 months, executed on the 10th or 20th of the month.

NOTE REGARDING THE ITINERARY AND DRESS CODE: Anyone who enjoys being in nature, wants to explore different landscapes, and allow themselves to let go of bad energy is warmly encouraged to join this tour. Bring sporty, comfortable, layered clothing, hiking boots or sneakers suitable for mountain walking, a cap, and a backpack. This tour does not involve demanding sports activities, only light nature walks suitable for all ages.

CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT BY THE ORGANIZER:
In case of an insufficient number of registered passengers, the deadline for trip cancellation is 5 days before departure.
The ORGANIZER reserves the right to adjust prices due to changes in the monetary market or changes in accommodation or transportation costs. The ORGANIZER also reserves the right to make changes to the travel program (order of individual program activities due to objective circumstances). The arrangement is based on a minimum of 10 passengers. The General Travel Conditions of the organizer apply to this arrangement.
Travel Organizer: Organizacija Stari grad - TRAVEL KLUB, Pjarona de Mondezira 36, Belgrade, company registration number 28127952, License number: OTP A-34/2023.

CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT BY THE PASSENGER:
Before the trip starts: The passenger has the right to withdraw from the trip, and must notify the Organizer in writing in the manner the Contract was concluded. The date of the written cancellation of the Contract serves as the basis for calculating the fee owed to the Organizer, expressed as a percentage according to the cancellation scale relative to the total price of the trip, unless otherwise specified in the Program, as follows:

• If the passenger cancels the trip in due time (90 to 45 days before), the Organizer is entitled only to reimbursement of administrative costs of 2500 RSD.

• 10% if cancelled 44 to 30 days before the trip start

• 20% if cancelled 29 to 20 days before the trip start

• 40% if cancelled 19 to 15 days before the trip start

• 80% if cancelled 14 to 10 days before the trip start

• 90% if cancelled 9 to 6 days before the trip start

• 100% if cancelled 5 to 0 days before the trip start or during the trip.

GENERAL NOTES

• Documents:
  Upon registration, the traveler must provide a copy of their passport or ID card, or passport details with which they will travel. The traveler must check the validity and expiration of the travel document, as well as the number of free pages needed for travel.

• Program changes:
  The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program due to extraordinary circumstances that could not be foreseen at the time of contract signing.

• Responsibility for documents:
  The Organizer is not authorized to verify or validate travel or other documents.

• Informing travelers:
  The contract signer or group representative is obliged to inform all travelers about the agreed program and payment terms.

• Check departure details:
  Travelers must verify the exact time and place of group departure two days before the trip.

• Respect laws of destination:
  The traveler must familiarize themselves with the rules of conduct and valid legal customs regulations of the destination country.

• Transport:
  Transport and transfers are done by standard vehicles according to the regulations of the country where the carrier is registered. Numbered seats, meals, and drinks are not guaranteed. The traveler must accept any offered seat.

• Types of transport:
  The Organizer may use any type of tourist bus (minibus, bus, double-decker) or other transport means as circumstances require.

• Prohibitions in transport:
  Smoking, alcohol consumption, and drugs are strictly prohibited in transport vehicles.

• Behavior in transport:
  Travelers must remain seated and not leave the vehicle except at designated stops. Leaving the vehicle without agreement with the Organizer’s representative is at the traveler’s own expense and risk.

• Inappropriate behavior:
  Any traveler disturbing others or interfering with drivers or guides will be excluded from the trip without refund.

• Respect schedule:
  Travelers must respect the schedule set by the Organizer’s representative; otherwise, they may be excluded from excursions.

• Toilet use:
  Toilets are not available on buses; breaks every 3-4 hours allow for toilet use.

• Seating and breaks:
  Organizer decides seating, departure points, break locations, and durations. By paying for transport, the traveler accepts these conditions without complaint.

• Optional extras:
  Any optional extras related to the program or accommodation must be declared at registration.

• Changes by traveler:
  If a traveler changes part of the program independently, the Organizer is not responsible for providing transfers, early/late check-ins, or different accommodations than planned.

• Tax refund at border:
  Due to schedule adherence, stopping at EU borders for tax refund paperwork (TAX FREE) is not possible.

• Unpaid excursions:
  Travelers who fail to pay for excursions on time and do not notify the Organizer in writing within 24 hours after the deadline will be treated as having canceled the excursion.

• City sightseeing:
  Interior visits of public buildings, institutions, and cultural monuments are not included unless explicitly stated.

• Sightseeing transport:
  City tours may be done on foot, by private or public transport, or other means.

• Museum visits:
  Travelers interested in museums or galleries should check opening hours and plan visits accordingly.

• Personal belongings:
  Travelers must take care of their documents, money, and valuables during the trip. Leaving valuables in vehicles or hotel rooms is not recommended. The Organizer, carriers, and hotels are not responsible for theft or loss. Compensation for insured items may be claimed through insurance companies only.

• Minors traveling alone:
  Minors traveling without one parent must have consent from the other parent for border crossing, or travel with a legal adult guardian with notarized parental consent.

• Health and safety:
  Personal health and safety are the traveler’s responsibility. Travelers must be aware of the health and safety conditions of destination countries.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• All travelers must follow guides’ instructions and respect decisions of responsible persons. Ignoring warnings or advice can lead to exclusion from the trip without refund, with all resulting costs borne by the traveler.

• Group travel differs from individual tours; travelers must be aware of weather, space, local conditions, group members’ needs, and time constraints.

• Weather conditions do not justify trip cancellation. The purpose of hiking and mountain visits is to experience and conquer nature, not just relax or take photos. Photographing in unsafe or unmarked areas (cliffs, viewpoints, inaccessible places) is strictly prohibited.

• Hiking and mountain activities are risky and undertaken at one’s own responsibility. Travelers should assess their fitness and consult doctors if needed.

• Extreme sports (rafting, canyoning, etc.) are inherently risky and travelers should follow instructions carefully.

• All waste must be taken back and disposed of properly. Travelers must respect local nature and population.

• When visiting monasteries and churches, appropriate attire is required.

• Any form of discrimination, political symbols, intolerance, or hatred is strictly forbidden. Offenders will be excluded from the trip without appeal.