Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and check into your hotel. This evening, meet your Travel Director at a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with wine to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant with your Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
- Day 2
Vienna
A Local Expert takes you through Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens at your own pace. After that, you'll drive around the famous Ring Road to see the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament Building, and Karlskirche. Spend the afternoon on your own exploring the city. In the evening, there's an optional performance of waltzes and classical music if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert
- Explore Schönbrunn Palace formal gardens at own pace
- Drive around Ring Road to view Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building, and Karlskirche
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Country Mansion for Classic Austrian dishes
- Performance of waltzes and classical music
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Vienna State Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Austrian Parliament Building Karlskirche - Day 3
Vienna - Maribor - Ljubljana
Cross into Slovenia in the morning and head to Maribor, the country's second largest city. Check out this charming location, then continue to Ljubljana for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
- Day 4
Ljubljana
A Local Expert shows you Ljubljana's Baroque character, including the medieval castle, City Hall, and Cathedral of St. Nicholas. You'll walk across the iconic Triple Bridge lined with cafes and restaurants. The afternoon is free for your own exploration. In the evening, choose from hand-picked local restaurants for a Dine-Around experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - varied selection of charming local restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana with Local Expert exploring Baroque architecture
- Visit medieval Ljubljana Castle
- Visit City Hall
- Visit Cathedral of St. Nicholas
- View Triple Bridge
- Taste Slovenian delicacies at Central Market with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Postojna Caves
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle City Hall Cathedral of St. Nicholas Triple Bridge Central Market - Day 5
Ljubljana - Zagreb
Start your morning in Slovenia with the option to visit Lake Bled or relax at a cafe. Then travel into Croatia to reach Zagreb. Your Local Expert takes you around the capital, showing you the Art Pavilion and Academy of Sciences and Art, Zrinjevac Park, and St. Mark's Church via funicular before walking back through Stone Gate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Zagreb with Local Expert
- View Art Pavilion
- View Academy of Sciences and Art
- Walk through Zrinjevac Park
- Ride funicular to St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower
- Walk back down through Stone Gate
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Lake Bled in the morning
Landmarks Art Pavilion Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Zrinjevac Park St. Mark's Church Lotrščak Tower Stone Gate Lake Bled - Day 6
Zagreb
Spend the day exploring Zagreb at your own pace. Walk through the museums, shop in Donji Grad, and try local restaurants and cafes. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Kumrovec to meet locals and learn about the region's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to charming village of Kumrovec with local perspective on region's history
Landmarks Donji Grad - Day 7
Plitvice National Park
Head south toward one of Europe's natural wonders. You can choose between joining a Local Expert at Plitvice National Park to learn about conservation, or meeting women from the Tara Community Centre to see how their handicraft production supports employment and community engagement.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)
Included Activities
- Choice of two activities: (1) Guided exploration of Plitvice National Park with Local Expert, learning about habitat monitoring and conservation, OR (2) Visit to Tara Community Centre to meet local women and learn about traditional handicraft production supporting the community
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 8
Trogir - Split
Travel to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded by Greeks over 2,300 years ago. See the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace, then continue to Split. Explore Diocletian's 1,700-year-old palace cellars and walk through the labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's Church and the Golden Gate. In the evening, dine at a traditional Konoba restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Konoba dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Trogir with Local Expert
- Visit St. Lawrence's Cathedral
- View 15th-century Cipiko Palace
- Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace with Local Expert
- Explore 1,700-year-old palace cellars
- Visit Temple of Jupiter
- Visit St. Duje's Church (originally Diocletian's Mausoleum)
- Visit Golden Gate
- Walk through labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares of Old Town
Optional Activities
- Traditional Konoba dinner (evening)
Landmarks Trogir St. Lawrence's Cathedral Cipiko Palace Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter St. Duje's Church Golden Gate 
- Day 9
Split
Experience Split's mix of tradition and modernity on your own. Explore the Old Town's Dalmatian character, relax by the seafront, or enjoy views from a hilltop fortress. There's an optional excursion to the island of Hvar with a Local Expert if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to discover beautiful Dalmatian island of Hvar with exploration of historic Old Town and views from hilltop fortress
Landmarks Hvar 
- Day 10
Mostar - Sarajevo
Cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina and travel to Mostar. Explore the cobbled old town and the famous Stari Most, a 16th-century Ottoman bridge rebuilt after the Croat-Bosniak War. Browse market stalls selling traditional crafts. Later, continue to Sarajevo for an authentic dinner in a family home with traditional dishes and personal stories about the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic dinner in Sarajevan family home with drinks and warm hospitality, hearing personal stories about the city's culture)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Mostar's cobbled old town with Local Expert
- Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- Browse traditional craft and souvenir markets
- Evening dinner experience in Sarajevan family home with authentic cuisine and hospitality
Landmarks Stari Most 
- Day 11
Sarajevo
Start with your Local Expert at the Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum to learn about the secret tunnel used during the Bosnian war. Continue along the Milajacka river to see the historic Habsburg centre. The afternoon is free, or join an optional tour to try Bosnian food and visit the Latin Bridge where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing with Local Expert
- Visit Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum
- Guided walk along Milajacka river
- View historic Habsburg centre
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to experience Bosnian cuisine and visit Latin Bridge where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
Landmarks Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum Milajacka River Latin Bridge 
- Day 12
Sarajevo - Dubrovnik
Cross back into Croatia and head to Dubrovnik. Your Local Expert guides you through the stone-paved streets inside the 16th-century bastions. See Onofrio's Fountain, the Rector's Palace, and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Dubrovnik Old Town with Local Expert
- Walk limestone Stradun
- Visit Onofrio's Fountain
- Visit St. Blaise's Church
- Visit cathedral
- Visit Franciscan Monastery
- View UNESCO-listed Old Town within defensive walls
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Stradun Onofrio's Fountain St. Blaise's Church Dubrovnik Cathedral Franciscan Monastery 
- Day 13
Dubrovnik
In the morning, you have the option to visit Montenegro and Kotor's bay before returning to Dubrovnik with a short cruise. Later in the day, join a leisurely cruise around Dubrovnik's bay weather permitting. As evening comes, celebrate with a special Celebration Dinner featuring Dalmatian Coast cuisine and local wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine accompanied by local wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Relaxing cruise around Dubrovnik bay (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Optional morning visit to Kotor, Montenegro with scenic cruise return to Dubrovnik
Landmarks Kotor Bay Dubrovnik Bay - Day 14
Dubrovnik
After breakfast, say goodbye to Dubrovnik and your fellow travellers as your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
