Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Start point
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), Budapest Airport, Budapest, Budapest 1185, Hungary (Airport Liszt Ferenc)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Boutique Hotel Budapest M-Square ), Hotel (Three Corners Lifestyle )
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's bridges and thermal baths
- Discover Budapest's beautiful architecture and youthful atmosphere
- Day 2
Budapest
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Boutique Hotel Budapest M-Square ), Hotel (Three Corners Lifestyle )
Included Activities
- Walking and driving tour of Budapest's UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Visit Chain Bridge
- Explore Castle District
- Visit Heroes' Square
- Visit Hungarian Synagogue (largest in Europe)
- Evening Danube River Cruise (one-hour cruise with welcome glass of wine)
Optional Activities
- Two-and-a-half-hour Danube cruise featuring traditional Hungarian dinner, live music, and exceptional service
Landmarks Chain Bridge Castle District Elisabeth Bridge Hungarian Parliament Building Heroes' Square Hungarian Synagogue - Day 3
Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Excelsior), Hotel (Central Point)
Included Activities
- Visit Novi Sad (Vojvodina capital)
- Explore Novi Sad pedestrian zone
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress (Danube's Gibraltar) with Danube River views
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Zvonko Bogdan Winery (sample three distinctive wines from Palić vineyard) in Pannonian Plain
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Danube River City Hall (Novi Sad) Historic Synagogue (Novi Sad) Skadarlija 
- Day 4
Belgrade
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Central Point), Hotel (Mercure Excelsior)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade architecture and landmarks
- Visit Temple of Saint Sava (fourth-largest Orthodox temple in the world)
- Walking tour through Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street
- Walking through Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park with views of Sava and Danube rivers
Optional Activities
- Visit the city's oldest tavern '?' to experience Serbian daily routine and sample traditional coffee and rakija (including 'šljivovica' plum brandy), with stories from local guide
Landmarks Temple of Saint Sava Belgrade Waterfront Branko's Bridge Palace of Serbia (SIV) Belgrade Arena Ada Bridge Dedinje District Residence of Miloš the Great Museum of Yugoslavia Monument of Stefan Nemanja Slavija Square National Assembly Republic Square Knez Mihailova Street Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park 
- Day 5
Belgrade - Zagreb - Otoček Castle - Ljubljana
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Slon), Hotel (Exe Lev )
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Zagreb's main attractions
- Visit Kaptol (medieval part of Zagreb)
- Visit Franciscan monastery and Church of Saint Francis (13th century)
- Visit Dolac (Zagreb's best-known farmers' market)
- Visit baroque Church of Saint Mary (18th century)
- Visit Ban Josip Jelačić's monument
- Stop at Otoček Castle (only water castle in Slovenia)
Landmarks Kaptol Church of Saint Francis Franciscan Monastery Dolac Church of Saint Mary Ban Josip Jelačić's Monument Otoček Castle Krka River 
- Day 6
Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Slon), Hotel (Exe Lev )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
- Visit Town Hall (baroque)
- Visit Mestni Trg (Town Square, medieval)
- Visit Robba's Fountain
- Visit central open-air market
- Visit Triple Bridge
- Boat ride on traditional pletna to Church of Saint Mary (Lake Bled island)
- Visit Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Visit Bled Castle (perched high on a rocky cliff overlooking the lake)
Landmarks Ljubljana Cathedral Town Hall (Ljubljana) Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Triple Bridge Ljubljanica River Lake Bled Church of Saint Mary (Lake Bled island) Bled Castle 
- Day 7
Ljubljana - Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portorož
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wellness Apollo), Hotel (Remisens Metropol )
Included Activities
- Visit Postojna Cave (limestone cave with electric train exploration)
- Explore underground stalactites, stalagmites, limestone pools, subterranean gorges, and underground waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in the Goriska Hills region (Rebula and Sauvignon wines) including visit to medieval village of Šmartno and local winery
Landmarks Postojna Cave Goriska Hills Šmartno (medieval village) 
- Day 8
Portorož - Grozjan - Motovun - Poreč
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Valamar Diamant ), Hotel (BO Palazzo )
Included Activities
- Visit Grozjan (hilltop village with vibrant arts scene)
- Explore Grozjan's galleries and workshops
- Visit Motovun (ancient town on lush hill)
- Explore Motovun medieval architecture (town walls and Church of St. Stephen)
Optional Activities
- Truffle-hunting demonstration in the forest with expert hunter and skilled dog, including tasting of local truffle-infused cheese and sausages, complemented by glass of Istrian wine
Landmarks Grozjan Motovun Motovun Forest Church of St. Stephen (Motovun) 
- Day 9
Poreč - Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Poreč
- Meals
- Lunch (Oyster and seashell tasting at seaside restaurant (Lim Bay))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Valamar Diamant ), Hotel (BO Palazzo )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rovinj Old Town
- Explore Grisia Street (local art and charming shops)
- Visit Rovinj harbour and panoramic vistas
- Oyster and seashell tasting at Lim Bay restaurant near oyster farm (including oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops)
- Visit Pula's Roman amphitheatre (6th largest in world)
- Visit Temple of Augustus (Pula)
- Visit Triumphal Arch of Sergius (Pula)
- Visit Twin Gates (Pula)
- Explore old town Pula with Roman architecture
Landmarks Rovinj Old Town Grisia Street Lim Bay Pula Roman Amphitheatre Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius Twin Gates - Day 10
Poreč - Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zrinka House ), Hotel (Plitvice Inn )
Included Activities
- Coffee break in Opatija
- Stroll along Lungomare promenade (Opatija)
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Visit upper and lower lakes at Plitvice Lakes
Landmarks Opatija Lungomare Promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 11
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Trogir - Split
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Art ), Hotel (Globo )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Lawrence (Trogir)
- Visit Clock Tower (Trogir)
- Visit Loggia (Trogir)
- Visit Land Gate (Trogir)
- Visit Kamerlengo Castle (Trogir)
- Visit Saint Mark's Tower (Trogir)
- Walking tour through Diocletian's Palace (Split)
- Visit former Temple of Jupiter (Split)
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Split, oldest Catholic cathedral still in original structure)
- Stroll along Riva promenade (Split)
Landmarks Trogir Old Town Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Clock Tower Loggia Land Gate Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade 
- Day 12
Split - Hvar Island - Split
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Art ), Hotel (Globo )
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran transfer to Hvar Island (and return)
- Walking tour of Hvar town
- Visit Hvar harbour
- Visit Renaissance Cathedral (Hvar)
- Visit Benedictine Convent (Hvar)
- Visit Franciscan Monastery (Hvar)
- Visit Church of Our Lady of Mercy (Hvar)
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Relax on sun-kissed beaches
- Explore picturesque trails to Milna Bay
- Enjoy Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Hvar Town Renaissance Cathedral (Hvar) Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay - Day 13
Split
- End point
- Split-Dalmatia, Croatia (Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Split Airport (available at additional cost upon request)
