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The Eastern Discovery (Classic, With 3 Days Cruise, Premier Cabin)

16 days
From Zagreb to Athens
4.3
2 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director)
    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 exploration of Zagreb with Local Expert
    • Visit Art Pavilion
    • Visit Academy of Sciences and Arts
    • Walk through Zrinjevac Park
    • Visit St. Mark's Church
    • Visit Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower
    • Walk through Stone Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Optional day trip 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

    • Transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Zagorje region
    • Visit Marshall Tito's house
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Zagorje Region
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Plitvice Lakes to Trogir

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (President Solin, Split)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided exploration of Plitvice National Park OR visit to Tara Community Centre
    • Orientation of Trogir cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace
    • Travel along Dalmatian coast
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Tara Community Centre
    Trogir Cathedral
    Cipiko Palace
    Trogir Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Trogir to Dubrovnik

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace and cellars
    • Visit St. Duje's Church
    • Visit Temple of Jupiter
    • See the Golden Gate
    • Cruise around Dubrovnik bay
    • Dinner with sparkling wine and local specialities
    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    St. Duje's Church
    Temple of Jupiter
    Golden Gate
    Dubrovnik Bay
  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Croatia Cavtat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking exploration of Dubrovnik Old Town
    • Visit Onofrio's Fountain
    • Visit Old Jewish Quarter
    • Visit synagogue
    • Visit cathedral
    • Visit Franciscan monastery
    • Visit Dominican monastery
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Onofrio's Fountain
    Old Jewish Quarter
    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

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Budva medieval old town
    • Visit Church of Santa Maria in Punta
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Kotor Bay
    Budva Old Town
    Church of Santa Maria in Punta
  8. Day 8

    Budva to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MAK Albania, Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Tirana with Local Expert
    • Visit Skanderbeg Square
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Tirana to Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Corfu
    Landmarks
    Corfu Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town of Corfu
    • 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
    Landmarks
    Delphi Archaeological Site
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Delphi Sacred Way with Local Expert
    • Visit Treasury of the Athenians
    • Walk the Polygonal Wall
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    • Travel to Athens
    Landmarks
    Sacred Way
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Temple of Apollo
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Athens to Mykonos (Cruise Embarkation)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Served onboard daily), Lunch (Served onboard daily), Dinner (Exquisite variety of Mediterranean dishes and flavours from around the world, served onboard daily)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise embarkation
    • Breakfast onboard
    • Lunch onboard
    • Dinner onboard
    • Complimentary drinks package

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mykonos evening
    Landmarks
    Mykonos Island
  14. Day 14

    Ephesus - Patmos

    Meals
    Breakfast (Served onboard daily), Lunch (Served onboard daily), Dinner (Served onboard daily)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ephesus with Local Expert
    • Walk Arcadian Way
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Visit Amphitheatre
    • Visit House of the Virgin Mary
    • Travel to Patmos island
    • Travel to Crete
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Amphitheatre
    House of the Virgin Mary
    Patmos Island
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  15. Day 15

    Santorini - Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast (Served onboard daily), Lunch (Served onboard daily), Dinner (Served onboard daily)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Palace of Knossos with Local Expert
    • Explore Santorini cliffs and capital of Thira
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Heraklion
    Santorini
    Thira
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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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

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  • The Eastern Discovery (Classic, With 3 Days Cruise, Premier Cabin) 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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    Eva

    Asked on July 27th, 2023

    We have group with 9 people. Tour could be operation with group 9? And we intend depart time on next year from May - August. 2024.

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten July 2023

      For the Eastern Discovery, we have different group sizes; The Classic Group and Small Group. Classic group which compose an average of 33 guest and no more than 40 guest, while Small Group tour have no more than 24 guest.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      Could you please let me know price for 9+ people depart on 23/6/24 -6/7/24 for The Eastern Discovery (Classic, With 3 Days Cruise, 16 Days) also price for cruise too.

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten July 2023

      We don't have an available departure on the 23rd June 2024 for Classic Group, this departure is only available in Small Group. The closest departure we can offer you for Classic Group is on 7th July 2024.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      If we booking cruise by ourselves, then tour have how many days left and price for depart on June 23rd 2024?

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten July 2023

      The 23rd of June 2024 is available in The Eastern Discovery Small Group trip, and it costs $10,531.00 in a single room, $8,790.00 per person in a twin room and $8,490.00 per person in a triple room.

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Tour ID: 204864

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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