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A guided sightseeing tour is on the cards with your group, and you can choose to continue wandering through the streets on your own as the sun goes down and Prizren\u2019s nightlife takes charge.","sort":13,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"14","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Prizren - Walking Tour"},{"description":"Shkoder - Rozafa Fortress visit"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8517,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 15: Prizren","image_url":null,"description":"Continue onwards to Pristina today \u2013 Kosovo\u2019s capital and largest city. Take some time to explore the historic Gracanica settlement, which serves as the home of one of the few dominantly Serbian populations in Kosovo. 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Return back to Prizren for another night at leisure.","sort":14,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"15","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Kosovo - Sightseeing Tour"},{"description":"Pristina - Gracanica Monastery Visit"},{"description":"Gracanica - Traditional Lunch"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8518,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 16: Janche","image_url":null,"description":"Enjoy some breakfast before travelling towards North Macedonia. Pass through the Brezovica National Park, witnessing the steep cliffs and rugged mountain scenery. Travel onwards through Tetovo to the nearby village of Varvara, where you\u2019ll stop to enjoy a delicious Macedonian lunch of plant-based regional specialties. Prepared by villagers in the front yard of the local church, this meal showcases the fantastic produce the region is famous for. Tuck into fresh salads, vegetables and tavche gravche, a classic Macedonian dish made with baked beans and peppers. Afterwards, loop back to see the beautiful Sarena Dzamija, or the Decorated Mosque of Tetovo. Arrive in the village of Janche, located in the south part of the beautiful Mavrovo National Park in the early evening, to enjoy a meal typical of the Mavrovo area at a beautifully decorated traditional restaurant. Considered to be a division of Balkan cuisine, Macedonian dishes reflect influences taken from both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. The relatively warm climate allows for excellent growing conditions for vegetables and fruits, along with fragrant herbs. Macedonian dairy products, wines and local alcoholic beverages, such as rakija, have gained considerable notoriety for the variety and quality of flavours they offer.","sort":15,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"16","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Tetovo - Painted Mosque of Tetovo Visit"},{"description":"Mavrovo National Park - Traditional Dinner"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8519,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 17: Ohrid","image_url":null,"description":"Have a delicious village breakfast, which will include local jams and cheese. Afterwards, set off to explore the southern part of the Mavrovo National Park. This region serves as the home to an indigenous community of Macedonian Muslims and, as a result, the area is culturally and ethnically different from the rest of the country. Take a stop at the nearby St Jovan Bigorski Monastery (St John the Baptist), which is widely renowned as the most spiritual monastery in North Macedonia. This 19th-century structure, erected upon both the ruins of an 11th-century church and the slopes of Mt Bistra, is home to a small silver coffin allegedly containing the remains of St John himself. Return to the village of Janche, sitting in the canyon that guides the Radika River. The village is known as one of the oldest in the region \u2013 its quaint houses line the hillside. After a quick walk around this village, a hands-on cooking class with the local women will teach the skills required to make local pastries with wild porcini mushrooms, considered to be a specialty of this region. After lunch, drive onward to Ohrid where you will spend the evening.","sort":16,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"17","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel (1 night)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Janche - Cooking Class"},{"description":"Debar - Mavrovo National Park Visit"},{"description":"Debar - St Jovan Bigorski Monastery visit"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8520,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 18: Ohrid","image_url":null,"description":"Ohrid is Europe\u2019s oldest lake and, as one of the oldest human settlements in the world, it\u2019s got a wealth of historic sites and religious monuments to discover. The town is said to have once been home to 365 churches, one for each day of the year, earning it the nickname \u2018the Macedonian Jerusalem\u2019. Today is free for you to explore the town\u2019s streets and churches, maybe picking up a bargain or two in the vibrant Old Bazaar. Alternatively, consider joining your leader for an optional day trip to Ohrid Lake and the mystical Sveti Naum Monastery \u2013 one of the most important places of pilgrimage in North Macedonia. Take in the ancient Tzar Samoil\u2019s Fortress, which stands on the top of Ohrid Hill and looks across the town, along with a 2000-year-old Roman theatre that was uncovered near its upper gate. The Sveti Jovana Kaneo church, which sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the lake, is one of the most popular in North Macedonia. This evening, head to Kuratica \u2013 a village on the outskirts of Ohrid. Here you\u2019ll experience local hospitality and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Your host also brews his own rakija, which you\u2019ll be lucky enough to taste.","sort":17,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"18","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel (1 night)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Kuratica - Local Home Cooked Dinner"},"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"30","@currency":"EUR"},"description":"Ohrid - Day tour (City tour and cruise) - Minimum 2 passengers"},{"price":{"#text":"60","@currency":"EUR"},"description":"Ohrid - St Naum Monastery Visit & the village of Trpejca"}]}},{"id":8521,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 19: Bitola","image_url":null,"description":"After leaving your accommodation in Ohrid, head down to the green market for a traditional breakfast. You might like to try the best burek in town or enjoy a \u2018gjomleze\u2019 pie. It is a fairly plain dish, but it\u2019s the added condiments that truly make this pie shine. Drive onward to Dihovo \u2013 another little village sitting in the foothills of Mt Pelister. A local beekeeper will teach you about the honeybee as they share their secrets \u2013 you\u2019ll get hands-on with an open beehive demonstration. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting of honey extracted straight from the comb before having a home-cooked meal in a traditional villa. All of the ingredients are organic and come from the family\u2019s private gardens. Continue to Bitola, arriving by mid-afternoon. Relax in one of the city\u2019s many cafes, explore the stalls of the Old Bazaar or choose to take a guided tour of the ancient town and archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis, located on the outskirts of Bitola. Heraclea was founded by Philip II of Macedonia in the fourth century BC after he had conquered the surrounding region of Lyncestis. The city was named in honour of the mythological hero Heracles, whom Philip considered his ancestor.","sort":18,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"19","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel (1 night)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Dihovo - Beekeeping Masterclass"},{"description":"Ohrid - Green Market Visit\/Breakfast"},{"description":"Dihovo - Villa Dihovo Lunch"}],"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"15","@currency":"EUR"},"description":"Bitola - Heraclea Lyncestis Visit"}}},{"id":8504,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:14.000000Z","title":"Day 2: Bled \/ Ljubljana","image_url":null,"description":"This morning, take a public bus to Bled (approximately 1 hour). Situated on stunning Lake Bled at the edge of the Julian Alps, this is a postcard location straight out of a fairytale. You will have a large part of the day here but be sure to taste one thing in particular \u2013 a delicious cream cake called kremna rezina (kremsnita to the locals). It\u2019s thought to have been invented in the kitchens of Hotel Park in 1953 by Istvan Lukacevic \u2013 chef of the hotel's confectionery store. Since its invention, more than ten million kremsnita have been baked at the hotel's patisserie. Tuck into your own slice to find out what all the fuss is about. Afterwards, perhaps hike up to Bled Castle or visit the 17th century baroque Church of the Assumption, or simply take a stroll around the lake. Return to Ljubljana in the early afternoon. In the evening, head over to a Slovenian culinary workshop in the evening to pick up some tips for creating some traditional Slovenian fare at home, followed by a hearty meal. Your hosts will provide a tasting of typical Slovenian cold starters, so you won't get hungry as you cook!","sort":1,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"2","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Bled - Day Trip by Public Bus"},{"description":"Bled - Kremsnita Tasting"},{"description":"Ljubljana - Slovenian Cooking Class"}],"optionalActivityList":[{"description":"Lake Bled - Parish Church of St Martin - Free"},{"price":{"#text":"11","@currency":"EUR"},"description":"Lake Bled - Bled Castle"},{"description":"Lake Bled - Swimming - Free"},{"description":"Lake Bled - Walk - Free"}]}},{"id":8522,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 20: Skopje \/ Tikves","image_url":null,"description":"Start the day with a Turkish coffee, or for the more adventurous, perhaps try a bowl of the local specialty ckembe corba (tripe soup). It is claimed that the soup was once an initiation rite for boys, but today it\u2019s commonly enjoyed for breakfast. Later on, head out to the Stobi archaeological site for a short walk. Stobi, once known as Paeonia, was conquered by the ancient kingdom of Macedon and became the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia Salutaris. It is considered to be the most famous archaeological site in North Macedonia, with its carved basilica, stone columns and ancient theatre. Onwards to Tikves wine district , where you\u2019ll meet an international wine writer and critic responsible for the first guide to Macedonian wine. The production of grapes is prominent in North Macedonia, thanks to an abundance of sunshine and rich, rocky soil. This has been the case since Roman times, where wine production was conducted in monasteries. Tikves continues to play an important role in the country\u2019s wine production and is home to many of the country\u2019s finest wineries \u2013 today\u2019s adventures offer a taste of local varieties at two of these estates. Enjoy a pairing of delicious local cheeses and cured meats next to these wines this afternoon. Arrive in Skopje in the late afternoon where tonight is free to explore \u2013 perhaps ask your leader for some restaurant suggestions.","sort":19,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"20","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel (1 night)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Stobi - Stobi Archaeological Site Visit"},{"description":"Tikves - Visit two micro-wineries for tastings"}],"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"5","@currency":"EUR"},"description":"Bitola - Breakfast Ckembe Corba"}}},{"id":8523,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 21: Skopje","image_url":null,"description":"Wake early and enjoy 'breakfast on the move' through the streets of Skopje. Pay a visit to the Green Market to learn more about the ingredients that make up Macedonian cuisine. Travel to Matka Canyon \u2013 a fascinating gorge containing a rich complex of medieval buildings, churches, monasteries and the remnants of a fortress. After a short walk to the Monastery of St Andrew, a boat will collect you for a relaxing sail through Matka Canyon and down the Treska River with a picnic lunch stop along the way. Once lunch is finished, return by boat and head back towards Skopje. This evening, the group leader will offer suggestions for a celebratory group dinner \u2013 the perfect way for say farewell to North Macedonia.","sort":20,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"21","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel (1 night)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Matka - Matka Canyon Boat Cruise"},{"description":"Skopje - Green Market"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8524,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 22: Skopje","image_url":null,"description":"With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave the accommodation at any time. That doesn\u2019t mean your adventure has to end! If you wish to spend more time in Skopje, we\u2019ll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).","sort":21,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"22","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":[],"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8505,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:14.000000Z","title":"Day 3: Piran \/ Motovun","image_url":null,"description":"Travel by public bus to Piran this morning (approximately 2 hours). Piran is a coastal town, located near the border of Italy and Croatia. The region is renowned for its production of quality olive oils, wine (especially the distinctive teran and refosk), as well as a cured ham called prsut. This is air-dried in the cold dry wind (known as the bura), which sweeps down to the coast from inland. Take a tasting tour of the township, then venture into a family-owned konoba (restaurant) for lunch and a wine tasting. Everything you eat is grown and prepared on the property. Next, head to the nearby salt pans of Piran where salt is still manually harvested with traditional tools according to a seven centuries' old process. Cross the border into Croatia. Croatia has long piqued the interest of curious travellers searching for sunshine, sand and scenery, with charming cobblestone towns and World Heritage sites. Recently it has gained recognition as an exciting food and wine destination, with the region of Istria leading the charge as the culinary capital of the country. Arrive at your final destination, the Istrian town of Motovun, by early evening. The evening is free for your own food adventures.","sort":2,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"3","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Piran - Tasting Tour and Lunch"},"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"2","@currency":"EUR"},"description":"Piran Town Walls"}}},{"id":8506,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:14.000000Z","title":"Day 4: Motovun","image_url":null,"description":"Motovun is one of the best preserved medieval Istrian towns in Croatia, with houses scattered all over the hill and a spectacular view of Mirna River Valley. Motovun Forest is the best place for hunting the famous Istrian truffle, and the nearby village of Livade is considered the truffle capital of Istria. Take a walk through the woods with an experienced truffle hunter and learn about this intriguing vocation. Perhaps sniff out a truffle of your own! Then enjoy a tasting of regional specialties including olives, honey and (of course) truffles. Arrive to the romantic Croatian town of Rovinj, one of the best-kept towns on the Adriatic Coast (approximately 1 hour). Among Rovinj's qualities is the beautiful, architecturally intact old town centre, with a relaxed Mediterranean feel. Through the centuries, Rovinj\u2019s character has enchanted many an artist or writer, including Jules Verne. Take an orientation walk through the old town. For fans of oysters, a cruise on Lim Bay is highly recommended. Stop into an oyster farm and taste freshly shucked bivalves straight from the ocean. Spend the evening at your leisure and perhaps seek out a local Mediterranean restaurant.","sort":3,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"4","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Motovun - Truffle Hunt and Tasting"},{"description":"Rovinj \u2013 Day Trip"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8507,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:14.000000Z","title":"Day 5: Plitvice National Park \/ Rakovica","image_url":null,"description":"Take a private transfer to the stunning World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park (approximately 4 hours). It\u2019s the largest national park in Croatia and known to be one of the oldest in southeast Europe \u2013 full of waterfalls and spectral blue lakes. The waters tumble from a high, tree-lined ridge down through the valley before skirting dense forests of beech, spruce and pine. The Upper Lakes are in the dolomite cliffs, where rushing water weaves in and out of the karst before dropping dramatically down to the forest, grottoes and steep cliffs of the Lower Lakes. After taking in this unique landscape, head onwards to Rakovica village where you\u2019ll stay the night. Dinner includes a delicious home cooked meal provided by your hosts \u2013 a hearty serving of traditional Croatian kotlovina. This mixed meat dish consists mainly of pork schnitzels and sausages, traditionally made in a cauldron (which translates to kotlovina) for large groups of people, feasts, holiday celebrations or just parties. The hosts will let you witness firsthand how the meal is prepared before you tuck in, enjoying the robust flavours and hints of spice.","sort":4,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"5","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Guesthouse","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit"},{"description":"Rakovica - Home-cooked meal"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8508,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:14.000000Z","title":"Day 6: Pag Island to Zadar","image_url":null,"description":"Farewell your hosts and then travel by bus to nearby Pag Island (approximately 2 hours). The karst island of Pag is home to sheep and a determined group of islanders who wring themselves a living from the barren, rocky landscape. Settled in pre-Roman times, the island has been at the mercy of the shifting fortunes of various Dalmatian rulers, and today, reminders of its prosperous salt-mining past lie in the main town. Meet a producer of the island's renowned cheese: paski sir. This artisan sheep's milk cheese has long been a valued commodity of the island. Discover more about the production process and enjoy a tasting. There will also be an option to enjoy a specialty dish of the region \u2013 lamb cooked peka-style \u2013 beneath a metal bell. Continue on to the walled city of Zadar (approximately 1.5 hours). For centuries, Zadar was the capital city of Dalmatia, and the city's rich heritage is visible at every step. It\u2019s also celebrated for many culinary treasures, including fresh seafood, the sheep and goats that are reared for their meat and milk in the mountains to the north, and the wonderful fresh produce that is grown in a broad belt of land surrounding Zadar. Don't forget to try the famous liqueur, Maraskino, made from locally grown maraschino cherries according to a centuries' old secret recipe. This unique drink was a favourite at European imperial and royal courts and has been produced in Zadar since 1821.","sort":5,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"6","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Boutique Hostel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Pag Island - Cheese Tasting"},"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"15","@currency":"HRK"},"description":"Zadar - Roman Forum"},{"price":{"#text":"30","@currency":"HRK"},"description":"Zadar - Archaeological Museum"}]}},{"id":8509,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:14.000000Z","title":"Day 7: Split","image_url":null,"description":"Rise early for a stroll through Zadar's vibrant fish market. The fish market is built into the city ramparts at the spot where the trawlers land with their catch. This will also give you an opportunity to see some of the produce grown in the area. Depending on the season, you may find citrus fruits and kiwis from the islands, fresh and dried figs and home-made olive oil. The city is also home to a vibrant caf\u00e9 culture. Afterwards, travel by public bus southeast to Split (approximately 3-4 hrs), arriving in the late afternoon. Take in vistas over vineyards, olive groves, bays, beaches, steep cliffs and islands along the way. The evening is free for your own food adventures \u2013 your leader will have plenty of local suggestions.","sort":6,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"7","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":8510,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:14.000000Z","title":"Day 8: Split","image_url":null,"description":"After breakfast at your hotel, discover a vibrant mixture of golden history and present-day delights in the city of Split which grew out from the remains of Diocletian's Palace. After you have admired some of the most impressive ruins on the Mediterranean, soak up the sights and flavours of the city on a walking tour with a local foodie. Wander the district's winding streets before heading into the market to learn about Croatian agriculture and cuisine. Taste produce like local fruit, veggies, dried orange peel (a typical snack in Split) and finish with a lunch of soparnik, a traditional bakery treat made from finely ground wheat flour. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Perhaps take in the fantastically preserved basements under the city, along with the Cathedral in Docletian\u2019s Peristyle and Jupiter\u2019s Temple. As the evening rolls in, you may choose to take another cooking class or put your feet up and relax over a hearty Croatian meal.","sort":7,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"8","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Split - Old Town Food and Culture Tour"},"optionalActivityList":[{"description":"Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free"},{"description":"Split - Fish Market - Free"}]}},{"id":8511,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:33:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-19T20:02:15.000000Z","title":"Day 9: Korcula","image_url":null,"description":"Enjoy a free morning in Split before catching a ferry to Korcula (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival, embark on an orientation walk to get a feel for this historic fortified island town, including the Cathedral of St Mark, the 15th-century Franciscan monastery and the massive fortifications surrounding the city. Whether or not this can be proved (the Venetians have a similar claim), Korcula is steeped in a long history that\u2019s resulted in Greek, Slav and Roman settlers \u2013 resulting in a romantic and evocative cultural old town. What's more, there are plenty of warm beaches to relax on if that's more your speed. You might like to take a swim, walk around the bays and villages near Korcula town, pay a visit to the Marco Polo Tower, go shopping, or just soak up the ambience. Later in the evening, you will have the option to make the short journey by local bus (approximately 30 minutes) to the tiny village of Pupnat in the interior of the island. Consider dinner in the village, enjoying a meal made entirely from local produce. Perhaps you can drink your wine like the locals do \u2013 mixed with a bit of water.","sort":8,"tour_id":677,"ref_parts_id":"9","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"100","@currency":"HRK"},"description":"Korcula Island - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance"}}}],"destinations":[{"name":"Croatia","id":98},{"name":"Kosovo","id":122},{"name":"Montenegro","id":140},{"name":"North Macedonia","id":144},{"name":"Slovenia","id":201}],"destinations_arr":[{"city":"","country":"Croatia"},{"city":"","country":"North Macedonia"},{"city":"","country":"Montenegro"},{"city":"","country":"Slovenia"},{"city":"","country":"Kosovo"}],"departures_arr":[{"month":"September 2022","items":[{"start":"2022-09-03","end":"2022-09-24","sortdate":20220903,"price":7755,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":7368,"month":"September 2022"}]},{"month":"May 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-05-13","end":"2023-06-03","sortdate":20230513,"price":8450,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":8028,"month":"May 2023"}]},{"month":"June 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-06-10","end":"2023-07-01","sortdate":20230610,"price":8450,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":8028,"month":"June 2023"},{"start":"2023-06-24","end":"2023-07-15","sortdate":20230624,"price":8450,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":8028,"month":"June 2023"}]},{"month":"August 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-08-12","end":"2023-09-02","sortdate":20230812,"price":8450,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":8028,"month":"August 2023"}]},{"month":"September 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-09-02","end":"2023-09-23","sortdate":20230902,"price":8450,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":8028,"month":"September 2023"},{"start":"2023-09-16","end":"2023-10-07","sortdate":20230916,"price":8450,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":8028,"month":"September 2023"}]}],"tour_type":2,"type_id":2,"style_rating":"Original","ref_url":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/ZMZMC"}} catch (error) {}