Gems of the Danube with Ljubljana & Zagreb 2028 - 12 Days (from Munich to Zagreb)

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Munich to Regensburg

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   Optional Activities

   • Explore Regensburg after dark
2. Day 2

   Regensburg

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide - old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria
   • Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery

   Landmarks
   Church of St James
   Porta Praetoria
   Old Stone Bridge

3. Day 3

   Passau to Schlögen

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   Optional Activities

   • Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time
   • Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - guided exploration, Gothic/Renaissance/Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
   • Highlights of Passau - guided walking tour, St. Stephens Cathedral

   Landmarks
   St. Stephens Cathedral
   Hohensalzburg Fortress
   Mozart's Birthplace
   Český Krumlov Castle

4. Day 4

   Melk to Dürnstein

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise through UNESCO Wachau Valley

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Melk Abbey - marble hall, library with 80,000 books, Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
   • UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience from Melk to Dürnstein
   • Artstetten Castle visit - meet current owners, 13th century castle, family crypt, museum, royal family descendants
   • Informative talk on production of regional delicacies with tasting of local varieties

   Landmarks
   Melk Abbey
   Dürnstein Castle
   Artstetten Castle

5. Day 5

   Vienna

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   Included Activities

   • Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein - private concert, glass of Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, ballet dancers and vocalists

   Optional Activities

   • Schönbrunn Palace tour - ornately designed rooms, royal family stories, impressive gardens
   • Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour, recreational area with beaches and open spaces
   • Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum - guided overview, world-class art collection, ancient artifacts, free time
   • Central Vienna tour - expert local guide, stories from the city, free exploration time

   Landmarks
   Schönbrunn Palace
   Kunsthistorisches Museum
   Palais Liechtenstein
   Danube Island

6. Day 6

   Bratislava

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Bratislava - local guide, Hlavné Námestie (main square), Old Town Hall, history of life behind Iron Curtain, local delicacies tasting
   • Carpathian wine route - guided wine-tasting in Small Carpathians villages, family winemakers, local culture and heritage
   • Communist walk - exploration of Bratislava's communist regime history and its impact on daily life

   Landmarks
   Bratislava Castle
   Hlavné Námestie
   Old Town Hall

7. Day 7

   Budapest

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   Optional Activities

   • Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda, Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind
   • Guided hike of Buda - walking tour, Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens, Danube River views
   • Excursion to Szentendre - riverside town with museums, galleries, artists, Mediterranean atmosphere, guided city tour
   • National Opera House - guided tour of neo-Renaissance masterpiece, splendid interior, stories of royal guests and world-famous performers

   Landmarks
   Várkert Bazár
   Margaret Bridge
   Széchenyi Square
   Elizabeth Square
   Hungarian National Opera House
   Szentendre

8. Day 8

   Budapest to Ljubljana

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9. Day 9

   Ljubljana to Bled and return

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   Meals

   Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Ljubljana)

   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Ljubljana - Franciscan Church, St. Nicholas Cathedral
   • Tour of Bled with coffee and kremsnita
   • Traditional Pletna boat ride to Lake Bled island
   • Visit Church of St. Mary on island with wishing well
   • Dinner at local restaurant in Ljubljana

   Landmarks
   Franciscan Church
   St. Nicholas Cathedral
   Lake Bled
   Church of St. Mary on Bled Island

   

10. Day 10

    Ljubljana to Zagreb

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zagreb highlights - St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, Lotrščak Tower with daily noon cannon fire, Dolac Market

    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Church
    Stone Gate
    King Tomislav Square
    Zrinjevac Park
    Lotrščak Tower
    Dolac Market

11. Day 11

    Plitvice National Park

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park - serpentine pathways, emerald green lakes, stepped lakes, waterfalls

    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park

12. Day 12

    Zagreb

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    Meals

    Breakfast