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The Eastern Discovery (17 Days) (from Vienna to Athens)

17 days
From Vienna to Athens
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner with wine at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to local café for coffee and pastries
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private visit of Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens with Local Expert
    • Circuit of Ring Road with photo stops at Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building, and Karlskirche
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Vienna State Opera House
    Hofburg Imperial Palace
    Austrian Parliament Building
    Karlskirche
  3. Day 3

    Vienna to Zagreb

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Maribor with Travel Director
    • Guided tour of Zagreb's Donji Grad (Lower Town) including Mimara Art Museum and Ban Josip Jelačić Square with Local Expert
    • Funicular ride to Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
    • Viewing of former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Mark's Church, and Lotrščak Tower
    Landmarks
    Maribor
    Mimara Art Museum
    Ban Josip Jelačić Square
    Stone Gate
    St. Mark's Church
    Lotrščak Tower
    Zagreb Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at hotel facilities in the morning
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
  5. Day 5

    Plitvice Lakes to Split

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Plitvice Lakes with Local Expert
    • Short cruise through Plitvice Lakes
    • Visit to Veliki Slap waterfall
    • Visit to Tomićevo Pogledalo for panoramic views
    • Orientation of Trogir cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes
    Veliki Slap
    Tomićevo Pogledalo
    Trogir Cathedral
    Cipiko Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Split to Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with selection of hand-picked local restaurants and wine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Split with local historian above and below ground
    • Visit to St. Duje's (Diocletian's Mausoleum)
    • Visit to Temple of Jupiter (now baptistery)
    • Visit to Golden Gate
    • Exploration of basement rooms
    • Dine-Around Evening with selection of hand-picked local restaurants
    Landmarks
    St. Duje's (Diocletian's Mausoleum)
    Temple of Jupiter
    Golden Gate
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking exploration of Dubrovnik Old Town with Local Expert
    • Visit to Onofrio's Fountain
    • Visit to Old Jewish Quarter and synagogue
    • Visit to cathedral, Franciscan and Dominican monasteries

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by hotel pool
    • Explore at your own pace
    • Optional cruise
    Landmarks
    Onofrio's Fountain
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Rector's Palace
    Franciscan Monastery
    Dominican Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Dubrovnik to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kotor old town
    • Guided exploration of Tirana with Local Expert
    Landmarks
    Kotor Bay
    Kotor Old Town
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  9. Day 9

    Tirana to Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to Corfu
    Landmarks
    Corfu Island
  10. Day 10

    Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Corfu Old Town
    • Relax at beaches
    • Board a cruise for views around the island
    Landmarks
    Corfu Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Corfu to Delphi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Delphi Archaeological Site
  12. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner in true Greek style with wine at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Ascent of Sacred Way with Local Expert
    • Visit to Treasury of the Athenians
    • Visit to Polygonal Wall
    • Visit to Temple of Apollo
    • Celebration Dinner in true Greek style with wine at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Sacred Way of Delphi
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Temple of Apollo
  13. Day 13

    Athens to Mykonos (Cruise Embarks)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine), Dinner (Dinner with wine featuring Mediterranean dishes and spices from around the world)

    Included Activities

    • Boarding of cruise ship
    • Sailing to Mykonos
    • Exploration of Mykonos
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
  14. Day 14

    Kusadasi, Ephesus, Patmos, and Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine), Dinner (Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Turkish port of Kusadasi
    • Guided exploration of Ephesus (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with Local Expert
    • Sailing to Patmos
    • Sailing to Crete
    Landmarks
    Kusadasi
    Ephesus
    Patmos Island
  15. Day 15

    Crete and Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine), Dinner (Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit of Palace of Knossos ruins with Local Expert
    • Exploration of Thira, Santorini
    • Sailing to Athens
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Thira
    Santorini
  16. Day 16

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning sightseeing with Local Expert
    • Visit to Acropolis
    • Visit to Parthenon
    • Visit to Temple of Athena Nike (Temple of the Wingless Victory)
    • Visit to Erechtheion (Porch of the Maidens)
    • Visit to Temple of Olympian Zeus
    • Visit to Arch of Hadrian

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Arch of Hadrian
  17. Day 17

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • The Eastern Discovery (17 Days) (from Vienna to Athens) reviewer 1
    November 2nd, 2019
    5
    A thoughtfully complied itinerary that covered all the tastes sights and sounds of the Adriatic countries. Stephen...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to learn that your experience in Eastern Europe with Insight Vacations was a total success. We are even happier to hear that our staff’s knowledge and dedication shined throughout your time on the road. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we look forward to sharing more amazing destinations with you in the near future.
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    March 6th, 2019
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    Insight Vacations excelled themselves with this itinerary. It is amazing how many countries you visit on this trip....
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    Traveled in July 2018
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    The Eastern Discovery is a wonderful way for our guests to get a real feel for Eastern Europe; therefore, we are very pleased that you have thoroughly enjoyed your trip. Also, we are very happy to hear that our staff put in a lot of effort to make your time on the road an insightful one. That being said, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we truly look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing destinations.
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    Christopher

    Asked on January 11th, 2026

    Can u get a tour going from Greece to vienna

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten January 2026

      Currently, we do not offer a fixed guided tour that starts in Greece and ends in Vienna. However, if you are open to our dedicated tours that feature Greece or Vienna individually, just let us know and we'll be happy to provide recommendations.

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    Barry

    Asked on May 11th, 2023

    Do you offer solo accommodation? Is it possible to get recommendation on staying longer on one of the Greek islands?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2023

      If you would wish to have an extra hotel night accommodation for this tour, we are able to book you an additional night/s of stay. Pre/Post Accommodation: Max. 3 nights. If guests want to book 4 or more nights, we have to request them first. Check-in and check-out times vary but on average check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Breakfast is always included with pre/post nights.

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