Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers
- Night walk along the Danube River
- Visit to Budapest's ruin bars
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Novi Sad - Belgrade
Novi Sad - BelgradeIncluded Activities
- Novi Sad - Orientation walk with leader
- Mostar - Stari Most visit
Optional Activities
- Petrovaradin Fortress visit and lunch
- Kalemegdan Park exploration
- Kalemegdan Fortress visit
- Dinner on Skadarska Street in Skadarlija
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Kalemegdan Fortress Kalemegdan Park Skadarska Street Danube River Sava River - Day 3
Belgrade
BelgradeIncluded Activities
- Belgrade - Decje Srce Cafe visit
Optional Activities
- Danube River cruise passing Kalemegdan Fortress, Pancevo Bridge and Zemun
- Zeleni Venac local market visit
- Nikola Tesla Museum visit
- Ethnographic Museum visit
- Military Museum visit
- Ada Ciganlija beach - swimming, water sports, or sunbathing
Landmarks Decje Srce Cafe Kalemegdan Fortress Pancevo Bridge Zemun Zeleni Venac Market Nikola Tesla Museum Ethnographic Museum Military Museum Ada Ciganlija Beach - Day 4
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Belgrade to SarajevoOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Sarajevo with insights into history and culture
- Bascarsija (old bazaar) exploration
- Bosanski cevapi dinner
Landmarks Bascarsija - Day 5
Sarajevo
SarajevoIncluded Activities
- Sarajevo - Burek snack in Bascarsija
Optional Activities
- Ilidza thermal springs and green parks day trip
- History Museum visit
- Sarajevo War Tunnels visit
- Sniper Alley visit
- Jewish Museum visit
- Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina visit
- Bascarsija exploration - mosques, caravanserais, stone-vaulted bazaars
- Pivnica HS brewery and restaurant visit
Landmarks Ilidza Bosna River History Museum Sarajevo War Tunnels Sniper Alley Jewish Museum Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bascarsija Pivnica HS brewery and restaurant - Day 6
Sarajevo to Mostar
Sarajevo to MostarIncluded Activities
- Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito's Bunker) tour
- Mostar - Stari Most visit
Optional Activities
- Watch Mostar diving club members dive into Neretva River
Landmarks Tito's Bunker Stari Most Neretva River 
- Day 7
Mostar to Kotor
Mostar to Kotor- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cathedral of St Tryphun visit
- South Gates of Kotor (Gurdich Gate) visit
- Armoury Square (Trg od Oruzija) visit
Landmarks Bay of Kotor Cathedral of St Tryphun South Gates of Kotor Armoury Square 
- Day 8
Kotor
KotorOptional Activities
- Crooked alleyways exploration
- Boutiques and cafes visit
- Fortress of Sveti Ivan hike (1.5 hours) with views
Landmarks Fortress of Sveti Ivan Kotor fortification walls - Day 9
Kotor to Dubrovnik
Kotor to DubrovnikOptional Activities
- Boat trip to Lokrum Island
- Fort Royal Castle visit
- Monastery visit on Lokrum Island
- Botanical garden visit on Lokrum Island
- Sunset at secluded beach
- Harbourside meal with group
Landmarks Lokrum Island Fort Royal Castle Lokrum Botanical Garden Adriatic Sea 
- Day 10
Dubrovnik
DubrovnikOptional Activities
- Dubrovnik Old Town exploration
- Town walk
- Group meal dinner
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Adriatic Sea 
- Day 11
Dubrovnik
DubrovnikIncluded Activities
- Dubrovnik – Elafiti Island day trip
Optional Activities
- Church exploration on Elafiti Islands
- Beach relaxation and swimming on Elafiti Islands
- Coastal restaurant lunch on Elafiti Islands
- Big Onofrio's Fountain visit
- Franciscan Monastery visit
- Banje Beach visit
- Dinner with sunset view
Landmarks Elafiti Islands Big Onofrio's Fountain Franciscan Monastery Banje Beach - Day 12
Dubrovnik to Split
Dubrovnik to SplitOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Split with local guide
- Diocletian's Palace exploration
- Historic streets exploration
- Seaside dinner
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Adriatic Sea - Day 13
Split
SplitOptional Activities
- Diocletian's Palace exploration
- Historic passageways and courtyards walk
- 16th-century synagogue visit
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius climb for views
- Riva waterfront promenade coffee
- Local restaurants and cafes visit
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva waterfront promenade Adriatic Sea - Day 14
Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zagreb
Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park to ZagrebIncluded Activities
- Plitvice Lakes - National Park visit
Optional Activities
- Leader-guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Self-guided exploration of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 15
Zagreb
Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Dolac Market lunch with traditional cevapcici (grilled minced meat))
Included Activities
- Zagreb – Leader-led orientation walk
- Zagreb – Dolac Market lunch
Optional Activities
- Zagreb Cathedral visit
- Museum of Broken Relationships visit
- Boutiques and cafes exploration
Landmarks Dolac Market Zagreb Cathedral Museum of Broken Relationships - Day 16
Zagreb to Ljubljana
Zagreb to Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ljubljana Castle visit
- Town Hall visit
- Dragon Bridge visit
- Preseren Square visit
- Old city center exploration
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Town Hall Dragon Bridge Preseren Square - Day 17
Ljubljana
LjubljanaOptional Activities
- Bled day trip
- Bled Castle visit
- Lake Bled exploration
- Pletna boat ride to Bled Island
- St Mary's Church climb (99 steps)
- Bled cream cake tasting
- Rafting
- Caving
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Group dinner with local specialties
Landmarks Bled Bled Castle Lake Bled Bled Island St Mary's Church - Day 18
Ljubljana to Venice
Ljubljana to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- St Mark's Basilica visit
- Rialto Bridge visit
- Doge's Palace visit
- Gondola ride
- Tiramisu tasting
- Group dinner celebration
Landmarks St Mark's Basilica Rialto Bridge Doge's Palace Grand Canal 
- Day 19
Venice
VeniceOptional Activities
- Maze of streets behind San Marco Square exploration
- Canal system discovery
- Local food tasting
- Art and architecture exploration
Landmarks San Marco Square Grand Canal - Day 20
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Venice - Leader-led orientation walk
- Venice – San Marco Square visit
- Venice – Cicchetti snack stop
Optional Activities
- Local bacaro lunch
- Waterfront restaurant lunch
- Vaporetto water bus ride to San Giorgio island
- Bell tower climb for views
- Venetian gondola ride on Grand Canal
Landmarks San Marco Square Grand Canal San Giorgio island Bell Tower - Day 21
Venice to La Spezia
Venice to La Spezia- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Via del Prione pedestrian zone walk
- Group dinner
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Vernazzo Corniglia Manarola Riomaggiore 
- Day 22
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cinque Terre - Day trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
Optional Activities
- Leader-guided walk to two Cinque Terre villages
- Self-guided village exploration
- Train ride between villages
- Pesto class
- Focaccia tasting
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Vernazzo Corniglia Manarola Riomaggiore - Day 23
La Spezia to Florence
La Spezia to Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Florence Foodies Walk with Urban Adventures
- Culinary history exploration
- Local treats tasting
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner
Landmarks Florence 
- Day 24
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Galleria dell'Accademia visit with Michelangelo's David
- Uffizi Gallery visit
- Piazzale Michelangelo hilltop visit for views
- Various optional activities (to be confirmed with leader)
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Uffizi Gallery Piazzale Michelangelo Arno River - Day 25
Florence to Rome
Florence to Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rome – Leader-led orientation walk
- Rome – Trevi Fountain visit
Optional Activities
- Spanish Steps visit
- Pantheon visit
- Piazza Navona lunch
- Vatican visit
- St Peter's Basilica visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Local trattoria dinner
- Group dinner
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Vatican St Peter's Basilica Sistine Chapel 
- Day 26
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
