Penn State Worthington Scranton Split Croatia 2018
3/3/2018
Saturday, March 10th, 2018
One week study tour in Croatia, at Split University with Dr. Beatriz Rivera-Barnes, PhD, Associate Professor, Art and Humanities, University College, Penn State University. Split is the 2nd largest city of Croatia after its Capital Zagreb. it lies along the Dalmatian Coast, by the Adriatic sea. Split multiple interests are tinted by its long and diverse history which started with the Greeks and moved with time to the Romans, Byzance, Venice, The Ottomans, The French Empire of Napoleon, the Austro- Hungarian Empire followed by the German occupation and finally the Yugoslav federation, before it became an independent state in 1993 and the 28th member of the European Union in 2003.
Brochure & Documents
Day 1 - Departure
Departure from JFK with Lufthansa flight LH#413, leaving 8:45 Om for Munich. Check-in at terminal 1 should be no later than 6:00 PM.
Day 2 - Split
Arrival Munich at 10:30 AM. Connecting flight LH#1712 leaves Munich at 11:35 AM and arrives Zagreb at 12:35 PM. Transfer from airport to station, 2nd class train Zagred to Split. Transfer to the center of town by public bus. Check-in at the 101 Dalmatinac Hostel for the next 5 nights. The hostel is located 3 kms from the University.
Day 3 - Split
Visit University of Split. Walking tour of Split and Diocletian Palace (own arrangements) Late afternoon and evening free.
Day 4 - Split
Optional day trip to Bosnia.
Day 5 - Split
Optional day trip to water falls and lakes.
Day 6 - Split
Academic work at University of Split. Optional trip to Sarajevo.
Day 7 - Split
Academic work at the University of Split. Transfer to train station train for 2nd class train Split to Zagreb and overnight at the International Hotel.
Day 8 - Split
Early morning coach transfer from hotel to Zagreb airport. Check-in time at Lufthansa counter should be no later than 5:45 AM. LH #1405 leaves Zagred at 6:40 AM and arrives Frankfurt at 8:10 AM. Connecting flight LH#4090 leaves Frankfurt at 10:50 AM and arrives JFK at 1:40 PM.
Tour Features
- Round trip airline ticket from JFK, New York to Zagreb, Croatia with Lufthansa
- Round trip train: Zagreb – Split
- 5 nights accommodation at 101 Dalmatinac Hostel with rooms 4, 6 or 8 beds each
- 1-night accommodation in Zagreb
- Complimentary WIFI service at the hostel
- Breakfast daily
- Transfer station/hotel/station/ in Split with public transportation
- Transfer hotel – airport on March 10
- Assistance of Penn State faculty members
- Meals other than breakfast
- 3% on any amount paid by credit card
- cost of personal items: phone, drinks, laundry etc.
- Travel insurance provided by Penn State
- Passport and visa fees
- Optional day trip to Mostar, Bosnia
- Optional day trip to Dubrovnik
- Optional day trip to Falls and Lakes
- Optional trip to Sarajevo, Servia
- WAlking tour of Split & visit to Docletian Palace
Price Information
- 1st payment $495 due by November 15, 2017
- 2nd payment $500 due by December 15, 2017
- 3rd payment $500 due by February 1, 2018
Air Schedule
| Departure Day | Departure Date | From (airport/terminal) | Departure Time | Flight # | To (airport) | Arrival Time (local time) | Stopover/Layover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | March 3, 2018 | Newark (EWR) | 8:45 PM | LH 413 | Munich (MUC) | 10:30 AM + 1 day | 1 hr 5 mins |
| Sunday | March 4, 2018 | Munich (MUC) | 11:35 AM | LH 1712 | Zagreb (ZAG) | 12:35 PM | |
| Saturday | March 10, 2018 | Zagreb (ZAG) | 6:40 AM | LH 1405 | Frankfurt (FRA) | 8:10 AM | 2 hrs 40 mins |
| Saturday | Marxh 10, 2018 | Frankfurt (FRA) | 10:50 AM | LH 400 | JFK | 1:40 PM |
Terms & Conditions
CelestialVoyagers Terms and Conditions relate to specific contracts with various suppliers.
The policies and regulations below must be strictly enforced.
- 1st payment $495 due by November 15, 2017
- 2nd payment $500 due by December 15, 2017
- 3rd payment $500 due by February 1, 2018
All Cancelations must be received in writing. The following penalties apply:
- Deposit of $150 is non-refundable.
- Cancellation between December 2, 2017 and January 16, 2018 – $400 penalty + $150 processing fee.
- Cancellation received after January 17, 2018 and for no show: Penalty is 100% of the trip value.
