Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and get settled at your hotel. If you want to do something right away, King Tomislav Square is nearby and has ice skating set up. Later at 5:30 PM, your Travel Director will have you join the group for a welcome dinner to meet everyone.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with wine
Optional Activities
- Ice skating at King Tomislav Square
Landmarks King Tomislav Square 
- Day 2
Zagreb
A Local Expert will walk you through Zagreb's upper and lower sections. You'll see the Art Pavilion, the Academy of Sciences and Arts, then head into Zrinjevac Park. Taking the funicular up brings you to St. Mark's Church and Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower, and you can walk back down through the Stone Gate. After lunch, the rest of the afternoon is free to relax or sign up for an optional Christmas market tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Zagreb with Local Expert
- Visit to Art Pavilion
- Visit to Academy of Sciences and Arts
- Stroll through Zrinjevac Park
- Funicular ride to St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower
- Walk through Stone Gate
- Return to main square
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Varaždin Christmas Markets in the Baroque Old Town
Landmarks Art Pavilion Academy of Sciences and Arts Zrinjevac Park St. Mark's Church Lotrščak Tower Stone Gate - Day 3
Zagreb - Postojna - Ljubljana
The drive takes you from Zagreb into Slovenia to reach Postojna Caves. You'll board a cave train that goes deep into an underground landscape filled with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and curtains of stone. The Brilliant, a five-meter stalactite, stands out as the cave's most striking formation. Later you'll arrive in Ljubljana and have dinner with Slovenian specialties paired with local wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Slovenian specialities with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Postojna Caves
- Cave train ride through Postojna Caves
- Walking tour through illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites
- Dinner of Slovenian specialities with wine
Landmarks Postojna Caves 
- Day 4
Ljubljana
A Local Expert shows you Ljubljana's Baroque architecture and medieval castle overlooking everything. You'll check out City Hall and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, then cross the Triple Bridge where cafes and restaurants line both sides. Time at the Christmas markets lets you grab sweet treats and festive drinks. The afternoon stays free for resting at your hotel or taking an optional trip to Lake Bled if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ljubljana with Local Expert
- Visit to medieval castle
- Visit to City Hall
- Visit to Cathedral of St. Nicholas
- Walk across Triple Bridge
- Visit to Christmas markets
- Visit to Sonček – Cerebral Palsy Association of Slovenia social enterprise
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to beautiful Lake Bled
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle City Hall Cathedral of St. Nicholas Triple Bridge Lake Bled - Day 5
Ljubljana - Graz - Bratislava
Today you cross through Austria, starting in Graz with an orientation. The UNESCO World Heritage city center shows off colorful buildings and Castle Hill. You'll walk by Town Hall and along the River Mur where market stalls set up for the season. From there the route goes past the foothills of the Alps toward Bratislava. The evening has you exploring the Old Town Christmas markets in Slovakia's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC Hotel Bratislava Old Town)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Graz with Travel Director
- Visit to Castle Hill, Graz
- Visit to Town Hall, Graz
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage listed historic city centre, Graz
- Walk along River Mur, Graz
- Exploration of festive market stalls, Graz
- Walk in Old Town, Bratislava
- Exploration of Christmas markets, Bratislava
Landmarks Castle Hill Town Hall, Graz Graz Historic City Centre River Mur 
- Day 6
Bratislava - Vienna
Bratislava offers a choice through Insight Choice. Either take a guided tour with a Local Expert hitting the main spots, or join a food enthusiast for a Christmas food tour through the market. Both options include Bratislava Castle, the charming Old Town with 19th-century palaces, the Slovak National Theatre, Michael's Gate, and Old Town Hall. After lunch during your free time, you'll travel on to nearby Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Choice of Bratislava sightseeing with Local Expert OR Christmas food tour
- Visit to Bratislava Castle with vistas
- Walk in charming Old Town, Bratislava
- Visit to 19th-century palaces, Bratislava
- Visit to Slovak National Theatre
- Visit to Michael's Gate
- Visit to Old Town Hall, Bratislava
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Hall, Bratislava Slovak National Theatre Michael's Gate 
- Day 7
Vienna
Vienna during the holiday season fills with concerts, nativity displays, and Advent Markets. A tour of Schönbrunn Palace shows frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and gilded details throughout. Then you'll drive around the famous Ring Road seeing the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, City Hall and the festively decorated areas around them. Time at the Viennese Christmas Market rounds out the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert
- Visit to Hall of Mirrors at Schönbrunn Palace
- Visit to Great Gallery at Schönbrunn Palace
- Visit to private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth
- Drive around Ring Road
- Visit to Opera House
- Visit to Hofburg Imperial Residence
- Visit to Parliament Building
- Visit to Karlskirche
- Visit to City Hall and surrounding parklands
- Exploration of Viennese Christmas Market
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ring Road Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Parliament Building Karlskirche City Hall, Vienna - Day 8
Vienna
Your tour wraps up this morning in Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
