Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers
- Night walk along the Danube River
- Visit to ruin bars
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Novi Sad - Belgrade
Novi Sad - Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Novi Sad
- Travel to Belgrade
Optional Activities
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
- Lunch or coffee at Petrovaradin Fortress restaurants
- Explore Kalemegdan Park and Kalemegdan Fortress
- Dinner on Skadarska Street in Skadarlija
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Kalemegdan Fortress Kalemegdan Park Skadarlija Danube River - Day 3
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Danube River cruise
- Visit Zeleni Venac local market
- Tour Nikola Tesla Museum
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
- Visit Military Museum
- Swim or water sports at Ada Ciganlija beach
- Visit Decje Srce Cafe and browse local handicrafts
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Pancevo Bridge Zemun Zeleni Venac Market Nikola Tesla Museum Ada Ciganlija beach Decje Srce Cafe - Day 4
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Belgrade to Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Sarajevo
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Sarajevo's history and culture
- Explore Bascarsija old bazaar
- Dinner with bosanski cevapi
Landmarks Bascarsija - Day 5
Sarajevo
Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Ilidza thermal springs and parks
- Visit History Museum
- Tour Sarajevo War Tunnels
- Visit Sniper Alley
- Visit Jewish Museum
- Explore Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Return to Bascarsija
- Dinner at Pivnica HS brewery and restaurant
Landmarks Ilidza Bosna River Bascarsija Pivnica HS - Day 6
Sarajevo to Mostar
Sarajevo to Mostar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Mostar
- Travel to Mostar
Optional Activities
- Visit Stari Most
Landmarks Stari Most Neretva River 
- Day 7
Mostar to Kotor
Mostar to Kotor- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Kotor
- Travel to Kotor
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of St Tryphun
- Explore South Gates of Kotor (Gurdich Gate)
- Visit Armoury Square (Trg od Oruzija)
Landmarks Boka Kotorska Cathedral of St Tryphun South Gates of Kotor Armoury Square 
- Day 8
Kotor
Kotor- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shop and visit cafes in town
- Hike to Fortress of Sveti Ivan
- Evening viewing of illuminated city walls
Landmarks Fortress of Sveti Ivan - Day 9
Kotor to Dubrovnik
Kotor to Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Dubrovnik
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Lokrum Island
- Visit Fort Royal Castle on Lokrum Island
- Explore Lokrum Island monastery and botanical garden
- Watch sunset from a secluded beach
- Harbourside dinner with the group
Landmarks Lokrum Island Fort Royal Castle 
- Day 10
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town on foot
- Walk around the city
- Meal with the group
Landmarks Old Town Dubrovnik 
- Day 11
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Big Onofrio's Fountain
- Tour Franciscan Monastery
- Day trip to Elafiti Islands
- Visit island churches
- Swim at coastal locations
- Coastal restaurant lunch
- Sunset viewing at Banje Beach
- Dinner with sunset view
Landmarks Big Onofrio's Fountain Franciscan Monastery Elafiti Islands Banje Beach - Day 12
Dubrovnik to Split
Dubrovnik to Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Split
- Travel to Split
Optional Activities
- Explore historic streets of Split
- Visit Diocletian's Palace
- Join guided tour with local guide
- Dinner by the sea
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace - Day 13
Split
Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll Diocletian's Palace and passageways
- Visit 16th-century synagogue
- Explore cathedral courtyards and music
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Climb Cathedral bell tower
- Coffee at waterfront cafes on Riva promenade
- Explore Split Old Town
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva waterfront promenade - Day 14
Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zagreb
Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Travel to Zagreb
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of national park trails
- Follow leader to best spots in the park
- Spot local wildlife in primeval forest
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 15
Zagreb
Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Zagreb
Optional Activities
- Visit Zagreb Cathedral
- Visit Museum of Broken Relationships
- Explore Dolac Market
- Sample cevapcici at market bakeries
Landmarks Zagreb Cathedral Museum of Broken Relationships Dolac Market - Day 16
Zagreb to Ljubljana
Zagreb to Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with leader in Ljubljana
- Travel to Ljubljana by train
Optional Activities
- Visit Ljubljana Castle
- Visit Town Hall
- Explore Dragon Bridge
- Visit Preseren Square
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Town Hall Dragon Bridge Preseren Square - Day 17
Ljubljana to Bled
Ljubljana to Bled- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Bled
Optional Activities
- Take pletna boat ride across Lake Bled
- Climb 99 steps to St Mary's Church
- Visit Bled Castle
- Try Bled cream cake at local cafes
- Rafting
- Caving
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Dinner in Ljubljana
- Try struklji (rolled dumplings)
- Try potica (nut roll)
Landmarks Lake Bled St Mary's Church Bled Castle - Day 18
Ljubljana to Venice
Ljubljana to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Venice by bus
Optional Activities
- Visit St Mark's Basilica
- Visit Rialto Bridge
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Gondola ride through canals
- Try tiramisu
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks St Mark's Basilica Rialto Bridge Doge's Palace 
- Day 19
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around maze of streets behind San Marco Square
- Explore complex canal system
- Sample local food and restaurants
Landmarks San Marco Square - Day 20
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Venice
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local bacaro
- Explore Venice Old Town maze
- Visit San Giorgio island
- Climb San Giorgio bell tower
- Take Vaporetto (water bus) to San Giorgio
- Gondola ride down Grand Canal
- Sample cicchetti (local snacks)
Landmarks San Marco Square San Giorgio Grand Canal - Day 21
Venice to La Spezia
Venice to La Spezia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to La Spezia by train
Optional Activities
- Walk pedestrian zone on Via del Prione
- Dinner with group
Landmarks Cinque Terre Via del Prione - Day 22
La Spezia - Cinque Terre
La Spezia - Cinque Terre- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cinque Terre day trip
- Cinque Terre Pass access to paths and trains
Optional Activities
- Walk two villages with leader
- Self-guided exploration of walking sections
- Travel between villages by train
- Pesto-making class
- Sample focaccia specialty
Landmarks Monterosso Vernazzo Corniglia Manarola Riomaggiore 
- Day 23
Cinque Terre to Florence
Cinque Terre to Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Florence by train
- Orientation walk around Florence
Optional Activities
- Florence Foodies Walk with Urban Adventures
- Try Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine beef steak)
- Explore culinary history
Landmarks Florence 
- Day 24
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Galleria dell'Accademia
- See Michelangelo's David statue
- Visit Uffizi art gallery
- Walk to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Enjoy city views from Piazzale Michelangelo
- Other optional activities
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Uffizi Piazzale Michelangelo Arno River - Day 25
Florence to Rome
Florence to Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Rome
- Travel to Rome by train
Optional Activities
- Visit Vatican
- Visit St Peter's Basilica
- Visit Sistine Chapel
- Visit Pantheon
- Lunch at Piazza Navona
- Explore Roman history sites
- Group dinner
Landmarks Vatican St Peter's Basilica Sistine Chapel Pantheon Piazza Navona 
- Day 26
Rome
RomeOptional Activities
- Extended stay in Rome
