Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

The Eastern Discovery (Base - Small Groups, With 3 Days Cruise, 16 Days)

16 days
From Zagreb to Athens
4.3
2 traveler reviews

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zagreb

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

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner at local restaurant with wine

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Stross Promenade
    Landmarks
    Stross Promenade
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Local Expert guided tour of Lower Town (Donji Grad) including Mimara Art Museum and Ban Josip Jelacic Square
    • Funicular ride to medieval Upper Town (Gornji Grad)
    • Viewing of former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Zagorje region to learn about local traditions and visit the house of Marshall Tito
    Landmarks
    Mimara Art Museum
    Ban Josip Jelacic Square
    Stone Gate
    St. Mark's Church
    Lotrščak Tower
  3. Day 3

    Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
  4. Day 4

    Trogir - Split

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with walk along forest paths among 16 interconnecting lakes OR visit to National Park viewpoint and Tara Community Centre for local folklore and traditions
    • Orientation of Trogir including cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace
    • Travel to Split
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Tara Community Centre
    Trogir Cathedral
    Cipiko Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Split

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace cellars with Local Expert
    • Walking tour through Old Town streets and arcaded squares
    • Viewing of St. Duje's Church, Temple of Jupiter and Golden Gate
    • Travel to Dubrovnik along Dalmatian coast
    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    St. Duje's Church
    Temple of Jupiter
    Golden Gate
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with grappa and local specialties with locally produced wine (evening cruise around Dubrovnik bay weather permitting))

    Included Activities

    • Walking exploration of Old Town with Local Expert
    • Viewing of Onofrio's Fountain, Old Jewish Quarter and synagogue
    • Viewing of cathedral and Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
    • Evening cruise around Dubrovnik bay (weather permitting)
    • Dinner with grappa and local specialties with locally produced wine
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Onofrio's Fountain
    Old Jewish Quarter
    Dubrovnik Cathedral
    Franciscan Monastery
    Dominican Monastery
  7. Day 7

    Kotor - Budva

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kotor Old Town (Stari Grad)
    • Exploration of Budva medieval old town
    • Viewing of 9th century Church of Santa Maria in Punta
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Kotor Bay
    Budva Old Town
    Church of Santa Maria in Punta
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner at local restaurant with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Montenegro and Albania
    • Guided exploration of Tirana with Local Expert
    • Meeting with local resident and walking tour of Skanderbeg Square
    • Traditional dinner at local restaurant with wine
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
  9. Day 9

    Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Travel across Albania to Greece
    • Sailing to Corfu
    Landmarks
    Corfu Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Corfu Old Town and its mix of Roman, Venetian, French and British architecture
    • Relax at one of the island's beaches
    • Cruise around the island for stunning views
    Landmarks
    Corfu Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Delphi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Delphi
    Landmarks
    Delphi
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Athens

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sacred Way with Local Expert
    • Viewing of Treasury of the Athenians and Polygonal Wall
    • Visiting Temple of Apollo
    • Travel to Athens
    • Celebration Dinner in true Greek style with wine
    Landmarks
    Sacred Way
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Temple of Apollo
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Mykonos (Cruise Departure)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with Wine - Mediterranean dishes and flavours from around the world), Dinner (Dinner with Wine - Mediterranean dishes and flavours from around the world)

    Included Activities

    • Boarding cruise ship
    • Sailing to Mykonos
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
    • Complimentary drinks package with alcoholic and soft drinks and hot beverages

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mykonos Old Town, tavernas and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
  14. Day 14

    Ephesus - Patmos - Crete

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ephesus with Local Expert
    • Walking Arcadian Way, viewing Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre
    • Visiting House of the Virgin Mary
    • Sailing to Patmos island
    • Sailing to Crete
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
    Landmarks
    Kusadasi Port
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Ephesus Amphitheatre
    House of the Virgin Mary
    Patmos Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Knossos - Santorini - Athens

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Palace of Knossos with Local Expert
    • Sailing beneath Santorini cliffs
    • Exploration of Thira capital
    • Sailing to Athens
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
    Landmarks
    Heraklion Port
    Palace of Knossos
    Santorini
    Thira
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Athens Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
Gold Operator
Rating
4.5(795 reviews)
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
64%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    3.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.5

Sort by

Most recent
Most popular
Highest first
Lowest first

Sort by

Most Recent
Most Popular
Highest First
Lowest First
  • The Eastern Discovery (Base - Small Groups, With 3 Days Cruise, 16 Days) reviewer 1
    November 2nd, 2019
    A thoughtfully complied itinerary that covered all the tastes sights and sounds of the Adriatic countries. Stephen...
    Show more
    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.
    Show more
  • J
    March 6th, 2019
    Insight Vacations excelled themselves with this itinerary. It is amazing how many countries you visit on this trip....
    Show more
    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.
    Show more

Sign up or log in to start using your TourRadar+ credits

Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Insight Vacations with your enquiry, they usually respond within 9 hours.

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 204854

  • Currencies
    L
    Lek
    Albania
    Euro
    Croatia and Greece
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania and Montenegro
    Type E
    Albania and Montenegro
    Type F
    Albania and Montenegro
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Greece.Turkey.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Croatia.Greece.Turkey.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. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Insight Vacations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Insight Vacations will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Insight Vacations" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec