Join our causes as we group together to make a difference in our District with all clubs participating in our (5) Focus Projects: Environment, Membership, Peacebuilder District at 100%, Rotary Leadership Institute, and the Rotary Foundation.
October is: Economic and Community Development Month
Rotary supports investments in people to create measurable and enduring economic improvement in their lives and communities. The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians to invest in people by creating sustainable, measurable, and long-term economic improvements in their communities and livelihoods by:
1. Building the capacity of entrepreneurs, community leaders, local organizations, and community networks to support economic development in impoverished communities;
2. Developing opportunities for productive work;
3. Reducing poverty in under-served communities;
4. Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to economic and community development.
Now Streaming: The District 6650 Podcast Newsletter
This episode Ryan Boyce sits down with Brad Stephens, Former Salem Rotary President and Director of the Salem Public Library. They discuss education and literacy- not just as a function of schools, but the resources which are available to the community.
Making a Lasting Impact Through Literacy and Education
District Governor Ryan Boyce highlights the powerful connection between Rotary, education and literacy in his latest message to District 6650. While literacy is often associated with teachers and schools, Ryan reminds Rotarians that Rotary has opportunities to make an impact in many ways—both directly and indirectly.
In his conversation with Brad Stephens, Director of the Salem Public Library and a past president of the Salem Rotary Club, Ryan explores how public libraries serve as important community partners. Libraries provide far more than books. They offer educational programs, technology, tutoring, resources for entrepreneurs, opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities, and countless other services designed to meet the needs of their communities.
Ryan encourages Rotary clubs to look to their local libraries for opportunities to collaborate. By combining Rotary’s funding, relationships, expertise and volunteers with the library’s connection to the community, clubs can address local needs and create meaningful change. As Brad Stephens explains, the best place to begin is by identifying where the goals of Rotary and the library align.
Ryan also points to the many ways Rotary supports education beyond traditional literacy programs—from providing access to clean water so students can focus on learning, to supporting resources that improve educational opportunities and quality of life.
The message is simple but powerful: Rotarians have the ability to make a difference. It may take time, effort and commitment, but the impact can change the trajectory of a person's life and even benefit generations to come.
Ryan encourages every Rotary club to reach out to its local public library, ask what needs exist in the community, and discover how Rotary can help. By listening, partnering and putting service into action, District 6650 can continue to Create Lasting Impact.
Does your club have an Event or important notice to share with this District? Contact the PI Team to so we can share the word within the district via the newsletter and social: PiTeam@rotarydistrict6650.org
Be sure to follow District 6650 on Social Media and share our posts.
Join us in person as we celebrate 15 years of service to the community of Oromia, Ethiopia at our 2026 Anniversary event!
District Governor Ryan Boyce and members of Boardman Rotary welcomed 2026-27 Inbound Youth Exchange students at the August orientation.
This year's Inbound students are hosted by Jackson Township, Louisville, Warren, and Wooster clubs. Application for 2027 Short-term Family-to-Family Exchange and 2027-28 Long-term Study Abroad is now open. Club youth services volunteers should spread the word to your local schools. Encourage local students to apply for Outbound exchange for an experience of a lifetime. View the latest Youth Exchange Calendar.
Global Grant GG2459786 -
Terceira Island School Boat Update
We have an exciting update on Terceira Island School Boat, which teaches kids the skills and tools to restore boats with the Fortis Programme team, from Praia da Vitória, Portugal.
Read about the 16-day journey through southern Africa became much more than an unforgettable adventure—it became a celebration of Rotary fellowship, service, friendship, and discovery.
Pieces of Peace
Yesterday, members of Youngstown Rotary, Howland Rotary, District Leadership, and the District Public Image Team came together to walk in the Nonviolence Week Peace Rally.
It was a beautiful day to stand together for an important cause. We walked from Youngstown State University to the Amphitheater, where we were welcomed by inspiring speakers from Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past.
Their message was passionate, empowering, and eye opening, reminding us that peace is not simply something we hope for. It is something we each have a part in building within our communities.
We were proud to walk together as Rotarians, united in our commitment to peace and a stronger, more compassionate community.
WHAT DO WE WANT? PEACE!
WHEN DO WE WANT IT? NOW!
August Podcast Newsletter
In the latest District 6650 podcast, District Governor Ryan Boyce and Immediate Past District Governor Kim Weise sit down with Brian Boyce, past president of the Struthers Rotary Club, to explore a key question facing Rotary clubs today: How can we grow membership while creating a lasting impact in our communities?
Summer is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for Rotary Youth Exchange in Rotary District 6650. As one exchange year comes to a close, another begins, bringing new opportunities for students, host families, and Rotary clubs to create lifelong connections across cultures.
This summer, we celebrated the completion of an unforgettable year for our 2025–2026 inbound students while welcoming home our outbound students after their own incredible international experiences. At the same time, preparations are underway to welcome our 2026–2027 inbound students, who will begin arriving over the next two weeks, and we wish our newest outbound student safe travels as they begin their adventure abroad. Looking ahead, applications are now open for students interested in participating in the 2027–2028 Rotary Youth Exchange program.
Rotary District 6650 - District Wide Service Project - Promoting Kindness and Peace
Immediate Past District Governor Kimberly Weiss is pleased to continue our district wide service project promoting kindness and peace.
It's simple. Report an act of kindness each day at www.usokindness.org and list Rotary District 6650 as the organization you are associated with.
Be sure to post photos or share your acts of kindness on Facebook and tag Rotary District 6650 so we can highlight the incredible impact our members are making every day.
Let's show our communities and our country what Rotary is all about!
OPERATION POLLINATION CHALLENGE - ITEMS MUST BE TURNED IN BY April 30th, 2027.
Reminder to all clubs - please submit your Operation Pollination photos and your forms to District 6650 Environment Co-Chairs - Christine and Elayne!
For a deeper dive into Monarch Conservation education heres a FREE offering from Monarch Joint Venture!
Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. The Monarch Conservation Webinar Series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and start at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
Sign up once (with only 1 ticket) and attend the webinars that you are interested in. No need to sign up each month. Donations are not expected but very appreciated.
PLEASE continue to help keep the point-earning docs and the mini-grant application in front of our clubs. Also, for participating clubs, we will be awarding the attached sign as a thank-you gift with the most point-earning club being awarded $500 as well.
For nearly ten years, our beloved pollinator garden at The J.M. Smucker Co. Store has helped us provide habitat support for local pollinators and educational opportunities for our employees and the community in Orrville, OH. To showcase the incredible impact of the garden, our Company’s Corporate Sustainability Team, along with our good friends at Pollinator Partnership, commissioned Akron-based sculptural artist Michael Marras to create a sculpture for the garden. The beautiful piece features a mix of local species that frequent our garden. Thank you to Michael for his creativity and hard work and thank you to all the employees and colleagues who continue to support the garden!
See the sculpture for yourself at The J.M. Smucker Company Store in Orrville, OH
What happens when local Rotary Clubs join forces? Real change happens. It’s Easy to Get Involved! We’ve formed the Heart & Sole Rotarians team to support the Soles4Souls Race4EveryKid fundraiser. As Rotarians, we believe in taking collective action to solve our communities' most pressing challenges. Every step we take and every dollar we raise helps provide brand-new shoes to children, giving them the confidence and dignity they deserve to succeed in school and in life. We know that a pair of shoes is more than just footwear—it’s a path to opportunity. Will you join us?
LET'S CREATE LASTING IMPACT!
Ohio’s District Governors have selected Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio as this year’s nonprofit to support. Rotarians and Rotary Clubs can support the Rotary for Reading campaign anytime between now and Saturday, March 14. The winning District and Club will be announced at the All Ohio P.E.T.s Conference, along with the total amount fundraised by Rotarians. CLICK ON IMAGE for more information.
Rotary Zones 30 & 31 encouraging Districts to take on hunger and make a difference in their communities with Operation Full Plate. Click on the link for more details and learn how to pull the project into your club.
The Rotary Foundation has established a temporary Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund.
This fund will support disaster response grants in communities in Sri Lanka, where the cyclone has caused flooding and landslides, killed hundreds of people, and left many without safe places to stay, clean water, and electricity. Rotary members across the region are mobilizing to provide assistance, and your leadership can help make these efforts possible.
The Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund will accept contributions, including District Designated Funds (DDF), from now through 31 March 2026. Districts affected by the cyclone can apply for grants until 3 December 2026 or until all funds are spent. These grants can be used to supply people with necessities such as water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing.
To help the communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, you and your members can:
Fundraise among your colleagues, friends, and family through Raise for Rotary
After 4 December 2026, any unused money in the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund will be transferred to the Disaster Response Fund to support relief efforts for other disasters.
Whether you’re already using Rotary’s Service Project Center or are hearing about it for the first time, this dynamic resource hub supports you at every stage of your service project journey.
In the Service Project Center, you’ll find tools and resources all in one place to help strengthen the impact of your projects. There are documents, links, and guidance to design and manage measurable and sustainable projects, locate partners, exchange stories, share best practices, and more.
And now the Service Project Center is even more valuable and exciting to use with the addition of these new features:
A Resources page with links to project planning materials.
A refreshed, mobile-friendly Grant Center page and dashboard integrated into the Service Project Center, giving you seamless access to project resources and grant information.
An Impact page dedicated to supporting Rotary’s Action Plan that will debut with a fun game designed to test your knowledge of impact.
We encourage you to visit the Service Project Center for all your project planning needs and to check back regularly for new features and enhancements.
Sincerely,
The Service Project Center team
Rotary District 6650 Public Image
Why Your Rotary Club Should Care About Public Image
Your club can benefit in many ways from a stronger public image of Rotary. Raising awareness and understanding of Rotary helps attract prospective members, instills a sense of pride among members, encourages community members to donate their time and money, and helps your club stand out from other volunteer opportunities.
Sign up at my.rotary.org for your brand center marketing kit and all the resources Rotary International has for your club to be successful!
District 6650 attended Zone 30 and 31 Conference in Columbus last week and on Friday, September 5th, 2025 - PDG Elayne Bozick and District PI Chair Wanda Angel were awarded the Brand Ambassador Award.
The Brand Ambassador Award was given to District 6650 for their Public Image Team member's hard work on redesigning district website, education on public image awareness, redesigned newsletter and continuous social media presence. The criteria to be considered includes all clubs district wide who contribute to district programs, social media, and brand awareness following the public image criteria from Rotary International.
Congratulations to the Public Image Team!
Wanda Angel, PI Chair (website)
Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer, Social Media
Anita Brennan, Newsletter
How do we grow our Public Image in our communities?
One of the fastest and easiest ways is to connect with friends on social media platforms and continuously share information on what your club is doing in your community.
If you do not know how to do this, please feel free to contact our District Public Image Team and we will be more than happy to assist.
However, if you have someone that has a background in marketing, social media, or journalism - they would be a perfect Rotary Club member and perfect for the role to spread
our Rotary International brand across your local media connections - TV Stations, Radio Stations, and writers who share information on social media sites.
Your club is always active making a difference in your community - share what you do with your connections in TV and Radio!!!
Most of us have received this email a couple of days ago, please be encouraged to follow Rotary International Marketing Manager, Nancy Davidson, and get started today!
Here are links to 2 radio ads that is available on our Brand Center at myrotary.org:
AI can be a useful tool for generating ideas, creating content, and supporting club operations. Members are encouraged to use it responsibly while keeping Rotary's brand and values in mind. See below for AI guidelines.
Kathmandu Interact Club Earns Global Recognition
The Interact Club of Kathmandu, Nepal, received the Best Video honor in the 2025 Interact Awards for a project promoting positive masculinity, empathy, and understanding. The initiative brought together Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary members, demonstrating how collaboration across generations can help build stronger, more peaceful communities.
Connect with a ShelterBox Ambassador to learn more about the work of ShelterBox and its partnership with Rotary.
When disasters leave families without homes or basic necessities, ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and essential supplies to help them begin rebuilding their lives.
Hear how this global organization supports communities in crisis and how Rotary plays a role in delivering aid to those who need it most.
Important Membership Development Updates from Rotary International
Membership is more than a number on a roster. It is about bringing the right people into Rotary, helping them feel connected, and giving them meaningful opportunities to make a difference.
As we look at membership across District 6650, I encourage every club to think about four simple things: Reach, Engage, Impact, and Adapt.
Reach means looking beyond our usual circles and inviting people who share our commitment to service.
Engage means making sure new and existing members feel welcomed, valued, and involved. Membership should be an experience, not simply a meeting on the calendar.
Impact is what keeps people connected to Rotary. When members can see the difference their time, talents, and service are making in their communities, they have a reason to stay involved.
And finally, Adapt. Our communities are changing, and so are the people we hope to attract to Rotary. Sometimes growing our membership means being willing to look at what we do, ask what is working, and consider what we could do differently.
Every member has a role in membership. It might be inviting a guest, welcoming a new member, introducing someone to another Rotarian, volunteering on a project, or simply asking, “How can I help?”
Our clubs are strongest when everyone takes ownership of membership. Membership is everyone's responsibility.
Let’s continue to Reach, Engage, Impact, and Adapt as we build strong, connected Rotary clubs throughout District 6650.
District 6650 Public Image - Newsletter / Membership Chair
Gary Lehman
lehmantenor@aol.com / (330) 553-4796
Howland Rotary Club - President (2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027)
District 6650 - Membership Team
We are also looking to build our Membership Team. If you are interested in getting involved and helping to strengthen and grow Rotary in District 6650, we would be glad to have you join us. This is a great opportunity to work alongside others who are focused on connection, engagement, and building strong clubs that continue to make a positive impact in our communities.
FIND OUT MORE ON HOW TO DEVELOP PEACEBUILDING IN YOUR CLUB!
Introducing the New Editorial Calendar for 2026-2027.
This Calendar shows important dates for each month throughout the year for our District. Please note that ALL Submissions are due by the 1st of each month.
As part of our commitment to remembering those who have touched our Rotary family, we invite you to view our Memorial Tribute Video honoring District 6650 Rotarians and loved ones who have passed away this year. Their service, friendship, and dedication will not be forgotten.
For those who were unable to attend this year's District Conference, we'd like to share one of the many memorable moments from the event. The video below was presented during the conference and captures the spirit of Rotary, fellowship, and service that make our district so special.
We know many of you took photos and videos throughout the conference. If you have images, videos, or favorite memories you'd like to share, please send them our way. We'd love to feature additional conference highlights in future district communications and preserve these special moments for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's District Conference a success!
If you have any photos and/or videos from our District Conference, we'd love to see them! Please share your favorite moments by emailing them to abrennan.howlandrotaryclub@gmail.com. We look forward to showcasing the fellowship, fun, and service that made this year's conference such a success.
PSA CAMPAIGNS - Rotarians Encouraged to Reach Out to Local Media & Radio Stations
Eight Inbound Students are now midway through their 2025-2026 exchange in Rotary District 6650. A big thank you to our host clubs Alliance, Jackson Township, Louisville, Millersburg, North Canton, and Wooster.
Boardman, East Canton, Malvern, Minerva, and Wooster clubs have all been so generous as to host overnighters in the current Rotary year.
The weekend of January 16 – 19 our 25/26 Inbound students and 26/27 Outbound students attended the O-E Multidistrict Winter Conference at Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC. A total of 65 students, 25 parents, and 70 Rotarians gathered for training and fellowship. Outbound students began their orientation, and will be preparing over the next eight months to serve as young ambassadors on their own exchanges.
The Winter Conference also featured a night of service, packing pencil pouches, art kits, homework kits, flashcards, and encouragement cards for school kids served by Classroom Central. Altogether, 1000 kits with a $5000 value were built with our combined efforts. (Details on Classroom Central may be found at www.classroomcentral.org.
DISTRICT 6650 CLUB NEWS
✨ What Have Our Rotary Clubs Been Up To? ✨
Our Rotary Clubs have been SUPER busy making a real difference—both close to home and around the world! From lending a hand in local projects to stepping up when disaster strikes, our members are always finding new ways to serve with heart. Whether it’s supporting families in need, helping rebuild communities, or spreading hope across borders, there’s always something exciting happening in Rotary.
Howland Rotary Club
The Howland Rotary Club and Shepherd of the Valley are supporting Dr. Sheryl Figliano of Howland and the Hearing Missions Foundation by collecting used Hearing Aids.
The Struthers Rotary helped third-grade teachers at Struthers Elementary School check off an item from their “wish list” by donating Multiplication Flash Cards and Sight Word Flash Cards to help students better prepare for Ohio’s testing requirements. With the support of a District Grant, the Rotary purchased enough Math Flash Cards for every third grader to have their own set, along with about ten Word Flash Card sets per classroom. These sets will remain in the classrooms for use in future years.
Pictured, left to right: SMS third-grade teaching staff Kaleigh Carden, Shelley Shovlin, Laurie Harsanye, Elia Rivello, Struthers Rotary President Lisa Daprile, Rotary Grant Chair Tom Baringer, Courtney Savnik, Melissa Perry, and Mattison Arsuffi.
Tom Baringer
Tbarin13@aol.com
2027 Rotary Club of Youngstown Cultural Trip to Croatia & Slovenia
Hello Fellow Rotarians!
We are delighted to share with you the 2027 private group tour to Croatia and Slovenia: The Old-World Adriatic! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Youngstown through EF Go Ahead Tours.
Experience Dubrovnik’s storied city walls overlooking the pristine blue waters of the Adriatic. Step back in time as you explore the impressive Diocletian’s Palace complex in seaside Split. Wander past emerald scenery and tranquil waterscapes in the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park. And experience “Europe in miniature” in Ljubljana, the stunningly green (and endlessly cultural) capital of Slovenia.
Want to see mountains overlooking a castle and a glacial lake, all surrounded by an emerald forest? Extend your stay to explore Lake Bled and more of Slovenia’s northwest corner with a local guide, and find out why aristocrats have been vacationing in this romantic spot for centuries.
Our itinerary includes a mix of guided tours, meals, and free time to explore at your own pace. Optional excursions are also available if you prefer to explore alongside a local insider. From the moment we arrive in Croatia until we leave Slovenia, we will be accompanied by a Tour Director who will oversee all the logistics and is an expert at showing you everything the destinations have to offer. As your Tour Coordinator, I'll be available from now until our return. I'll assist you and prepare you for the tour by sharing information and tips through newsletters and meetings a few months before departure. Checkout the tour details including daily itinerary, optional excursions, and cost at https://groups.goaheadtours.com/tours/croatiasloveniaana.
Important information:
Main Tour dates (Croatia & Slovenia): 4/22/27 - 5/3/27
Extension dates (
Ljubljana & Lake Bled):
5/3/27 – 5/6/27
Deposit: $300 per person at the time of reservation or $99 with the Automatic Payment Plan (auto pay plan is 30 days risk free! - $300 deposit is only 72 hours risk free)
Final payment date: 2/11/27 (if not on auto pay)
September promotion: $75 off
Discounts available: Go Ahead loyalty discounts starting at $100
Physical Activity & Mobility:This is a high physical activity-level tour that involves walking 2-3 miles per day (city streets, cobblestones, stairs, and hills). You can expect to be on the move on a regular basis throughout the course of the tour. You should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance.
Booking Information: It is very important that you use one of these 2 options to enroll rather than on Go Ahead's public website. This will ensure that you register with our group for this private tour and that you travel with us:
If you prefer to do it over the phone, call Go Ahead's group reservation at 800-438-7672and ask to be registered in the Ana Torres private group tour (reference my cell number 330-207-9127).
Our preferred airport is Pittsburgh. If you would like to depart with us, choose the Pittsburgh airport at time of enrollment. If you depart from a different city or state, we will meet upon arrival in Croatia. If you opt for the airfare package, Go Ahead takes care of the flight logistics and transfers from/to the airport while on tour.
Insurance: We strongly recommend carrying travel coverage to ensure that your well-being and trip investment are protected before and during the tour. You can shop for travel insurance on your own (i.e., Allianz, Faye, Travelex) or select one of the two insurance plans offered through Go Ahead:
Autopay: $99 DOWN & NO INITIAL PAYMENTS. Make your first payment up to 60 days after booking. Then pay off your trip 30 days before departure. No interest or fees. 30 days to cancel.
Pay As You Go: $300 DOWN AT BOOKING. This goes to your non-refundable reservation fee. Then you pay your trip off monthly on a date you pick. Balance due by the tour finalization date. 72 hours to cancel.
Pay In Full: BALANCE DUE AT BOOKING. Make a single payment up front, then relax until it's time to go on tour. 30 days to cancel.
Our group tours are also about making special connections and this will be a limited-capacity private tour. Enroll soon to secure your spot at the lowest price. Please reach out to me with any questions at grouptravelyrc@gmail.com or cell 330-207-9127.
We hope to explore with you the historical medieval cities, tranquil lakes, stunning coastlines, and quaint villages of Croatia and Slovenia!
Scott R. Schulick
Past President, 2003-04 and 2013-14
Past District Governor, Rotary District 6650, 2018-19
330-727-8507
Day 12: Free day in Ljubljana Included meals: breakfast Enjoy a full free day in Ljubljana or add an excursion. + Piran: Slovenia's Adriatic Gem Lake Bled → 2 nights
Day 13: Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj Included meals: breakfast Travel to Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj to discover why Europeans have come to this resort area for decades. • Drive around Lake Bled and enter Bled Castle • Continue on to Lake Bohinj, enjoying views of Slovenian villages along the way • Enjoy free time for lunch in the small, lakeside village of Ribcev Laz
Day 14: Free day in the Lake Bled Region Included meals: breakfast Spend a full free day in the Lake Bled region or add an excursion. This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members. + The Julian Alps: Triglav National Park Flight Home
Day 15: Departure Included meals: breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the Ljubljana airport for your flight home.
Customize your experience Customize your tour by adding excursion options.
Excursions offered on the same day will occur at different times, so there’s no need to choose. Save $10 when you book your excursion up to three days before your tour departs.* Excursions requiring advance reservation only list this discounted price. Call or go online to customize your tour:
Day 3: Scenic Dubrovnik Coast Cruise & Dinner From $99.00 . Visit the link above for pricing info. (4 hours, departs in the evening, dinner included) This excursion begins with a cruise along the shoreline of one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Arriving on the beach, you’ll dine at a local restaurant before setting out on a stroll through Dubrovnik’s medieval streets. Please note: Travelers prone to seasickness should take the proper precautions.
Day 4: Montenegro From $95.00 . Visit the link above for pricing info. (10 hours, departs in the morning, lunch included) Set out to explore the small Republic of Montenegro, which is home to stunning backdrops that range from serene beaches to rugged mountain canyons. Begin in Perast, a Venetian town on the Bay of Kotor, where you’ll take to the water to admire the surrounding scenery. Set sail and visit the famed islets of St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks. Then, enjoy lunch as you head to the UNESCO-protected town of Kotor, where you’ll view medieval walls and churches nestled between the hills and the sea.
Day 11: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle From $135.00 . Visit the link above for pricing info. (6.5 hours, departs in the morning) Journey to two of Slovenia’s most memorable sites. Your first stop is the legendary Postojna Caves, a 12.5-mile-long system of caverns. Later, you’ll visit Predjama Castle, a Renaissance fort built into the mouth of a cave. A natural tunnel connects the castle to the top of the mountain; in the Middle Ages, this tunnel served as a secret supply line for the castle during times of siege. While you’re here, you’ll learn about the legend of Erazem Lueger, a robber baron who called this castle home. Extension excursion options Day 12: Piran: Slovenia's Adriatic Gem From $129.00 . Visit the link above for pricing info. (7 hours, departs in the morning) Famous for its Venetian architecture, Piran sits on the Mediterranean coast of Slovenia. Join a local guide and explore the town’s narrow streets, passing by the medieval city walls as you go. Stop by the Church of St. George and Tartini Square, the beautiful main plaza dominated by a massive bronze statue of composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini. Then, enjoy free time for lunch and take a dip in the Adriatic if the weather allows.
Day 14: The Julian Alps: Triglav National Park From $129.00 . Visit the link above for pricing info. (8 hours, departs in the morning) Pass through lakeside scenery to the ski resort town of Kranjska Gora, close to the Italian and Austrian borders. Then, continue on to Triglav National Park. You'll drive through Vršič Pass, the highest pass in Slovenia and the Eastern Julian Alps. Stop along the way at the Soca River for a scenic walk full of photo opportunities of the surrounding Alpine landscape. Continue to Bovec, a small town in the Littoral region, which was devastated during the First World War. Learn about the small town’s history on a tour of the WWI trenches and landmarks before taking free time for lunch. *Optional excursions may be purchased up to three days prior to departure or while on tour.
Pre-purchased optional excursions cannot be canceled within three days prior to departure or while on tour. Select optional excursions require advance booking and cannot be purchased or canceled after the advanced reservation deadline. Go Ahead Tours accepts payment by cash, Visa or MasterCard for optional excursions purchased on tour. Additional fees may apply for optional excursions purchased on tour. Excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Details and prices are subject to change. Due to seasonal hours of operation and availability, some excursions may not operate. If this occurs, you will be refunded any payments made for that excursion post-tour.
Learn more at https://www.goaheadtours.com/about/terms
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