Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Zagreb
ZagrebOptional Activities
- Explore Zagreb's red-roofed buildings, cobbled streets, and ornate architecture at leisure
- Discover Socialist-era concrete buildings splashed with colorful murals
- Day 2
Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes National Park
Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Guided tour of Zagreb city including St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, Lotrščak Tower, and Dolac Market
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park St. Mark's Church Stone Gate King Tomislav Square Zrinjevac Park Lotrščak Tower Dolac Market - Day 3
Zagreb to Ljubljana
Zagreb to Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4
Ljubljana - Bled - Ljubljana
Ljubljana - Bled - Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana including Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral
- Guided tour of Bled
- Traditional Pletna boat ride to island on Lake Bled
- Visit to Church of St. Mary on the island with wishing well
Landmarks Franciscan Church St. Nicholas Cathedral Lake Bled Church of St. Mary 
- Day 5
Ljubljana to Budapest
Ljubljana to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein - private concert with Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performances, ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour: Varkert Bazar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda district: walking tour with views over Danube River and city architecture
- National Opera House guided tour: neo-Renaissance masterpiece with splendid interior and stories of royal guests and performers
- Excursion to Szentendre: riverside town tour with museums, galleries, and Mediterranean atmosphere
- Visit Budapest's thermal baths for relaxing soak in therapeutic waters
- Explore Central Market Hall
Landmarks Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind National Opera House Danube River Szentendre Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: Main square (Hlavné Námestie) and Old Town Hall with history of life behind the Iron Curtain
- Carpathian wine route: wine-tasting in Small Carpathians villages with family winemakers
- Communist walk: exploration of Bratislava's complex history during the communist regime
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Small Carpathians - Day 8
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private concert with Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, ballet dancers and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular Baroque Hall
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: exploration of ornately designed rooms, stories of the Habsburg family, and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: guided e-bike tour to recreational playground with bathing, boating, and beaches
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum: overview of magnificent exhibits including world-class art collection and ancient artifacts, with free time to wander
- Central Vienna: expert local guide tour with stories from the city and free time to explore
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 9
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley with lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander Dürnstein at leisure
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey: marble hall, library with 80,000 books, Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: guided e-bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk through villages and vineyards
- Artstetten Castle: meet current owners, visit family crypt and museum, hear stories from royal family descendants
- Informative talk on production of regional delicacies with tastings on board
Landmarks Dürnstein Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle - Day 10
Brandstatt to Passau
Brandstatt to Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: guided tour of art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: guided tour of World Heritage site with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch
- Highlights of Passau: walking tour with local guide of brightly colored waterfront buildings, visit to St. Stephens Cathedral (originally built 450, rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov St. Stephens Cathedral - Day 11
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: local guide tour of medieval city at the confluence of three rivers, visiting the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Bavarian beer tasting: learn about beer making and region's 1,000-year brewing heritage, visit traditional brewery to taste distinctive Bavarian brews
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Old Stone Bridge - Day 12
Regensburg to Munich
Regensburg to Munich- Meals
- Breakfast
