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The Eastern Discovery (Small Groups)

14 days
From Zagreb to Athens
4.3
2 reviews

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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director and wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Strossmayer Promenade
    Landmarks
    Strossmayer Promenade
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  2. Day 2

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zagreb with Local Expert - Art Pavilion, Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zrinjevac Park, St. Mark's Church, Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower, Stone Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Ljubljana
    Landmarks
    Art Pavilion
    Academy of Sciences and Arts
    Zrinjevac Park
    St. Mark's Church
    Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower
    Stone Gate
  3. Day 3

    Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Zagorje region - local traditions and Marshall Tito's house
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Zagorje Region
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  4. Day 4

    Plitvice Lakes to Split

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (President Solin, Split)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of two experiences at Plitvice Lakes National Park - Local Expert guided exploration of park with habitat monitoring education OR visit to Tara Community Centre for handicraft experience
    • Stop in Trogir with orientation to cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace
    • Travel to Split
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Tara Community Centre
    Trogir Cathedral
    Cipiko Palace
    Trogir Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Split to Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Dalmatian Coast meal at a local restaurant with wine and grappa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Croatia Cavtat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace cellars with Local Expert
    • Walking tour through Split Old Town - St. Duje's, Temple of Jupiter, Golden Gate
    • Cruise around Dubrovnik bay (weather permitting)
    • Dinner with sparkling wine and local specialties
    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    St. Duje's Cathedral
    Temple of Jupiter
    Golden Gate
    Dubrovnik Bay
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  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Croatia Cavtat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town with Local Expert - Onofrio's Fountain, Old Jewish Quarter, synagogue, cathedral, Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Onofrio's Fountain
    Old Jewish Quarter
    Dubrovnik Synagogue
    Dubrovnik Cathedral
    Franciscan Monastery
    Dominican Monastery
  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik to Budva

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (TQ Plaza, Budva)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kotor Old Town (Stari Grad)
    • Explore medieval Budva Old Town
    • 9th-century Church of Santa Maria in Punta
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Kotor Bay
    Budva Old Town
    Church of Santa Maria in Punta
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  8. Day 8

    Budva to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MAK Albania, Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Tirana with Local Expert - Skanderbeg Square and Ottoman, Italian, and communist heritage sites
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Tirana
  9. Day 9

    Tirana to Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Corfu
    Landmarks
    Corfu Island
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  10. Day 10

    Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Corfu Old Town and architectural heritage sites
    • Relax at hotel pool
    Landmarks
    Corfu Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Corfu to Delphi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amalia Hotel Delphi.)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Delphi
    • Ascend the Sacred Way of Delphi
    Landmarks
    Delphi Archaeological Site
    Sacred Way
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  12. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided ascent of Sacred Way with Local Expert
    • Treasury of the Athenians
    • Polygonal Wall
    • Temple of Apollo
    • Travel to Athens
    Landmarks
    Sacred Way
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Temple of Apollo
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  13. Day 13

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Acropolis tour with Local Expert - Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with Porch of the Maidens caryatids, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Athens
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Arch of Hadrian
  14. Day 14

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Toast the culmination of your travels with dinner in true Greek style at a local restaurant)

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4.3
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    3.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
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  • The Eastern Discovery (Small Groups) reviewer 1
    November 2nd, 2019
    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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  • J
    March 6th, 2019
    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
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    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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    Sherry

    Asked on June 7th, 2023

    Could you please confirm what are the distances and how long it would take from one city to the other by bus?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten June 2023

      Travel times on our trips vary from day to day depending on the destination. For your comfort, we make regular stops and try to keep each section no longer than 3 hours. The activity level for this trip is balanced: Typically features up to 1.6-4.8 km of walking per day and might involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones and stairs.

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    Jeremy

    Asked on October 16th, 2022

    Do you offer single supplement? Are rooms air conditioned? Do rooms have good wi-fi?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten October 2022

      We do offer single rooms for a single supplement charge. Most if not all of the hotels should be air conditioned. Most hotels have basic wi-fi and may offer higher broadband packages for purchase.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Greece.Slovenia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Croatia.Greece.Slovenia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania.Croatia.Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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2026

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