Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant with your Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
- Day 2
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert
- Exploration of Schönbrunn Palace formal gardens at your pace
- Scenic drive around the Ring Road with views of Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building and Karlskirche
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Country Mansion with Classic Austrian dishes
- Performance of waltzes and classical music
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Vienna State Opera House Hofburg Palace Austrian Parliament Building Karlskirche - Day 3
Vienna to Ljubljana
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Maribor
- Day 4
Ljubljana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with a varied selection of charming restaurants - a culinary experience with your Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana with Local Expert
- Visit to Ljubljana Castle
- Exploration of City Hall
- Exploration of Cathedral of St. Nicholas
- Visit to Triple Bridge
- Guided walking tour following riverbanks and squares towards key landmarks with Local Expert
- Time at Central Market with Local Expert and tasting of Slovenian delicacies
Optional Activities
- Visit to Postojna Caves
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Cathedral of St. Nicholas Triple Bridge Ljubljana Central Market - Day 5
Ljubljana to Zagreb
- 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 Art
- Walk through Zrinjevac Park
- Ride on Zagreb's funicular to St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower
- Walk through Stone Gate
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Lake Bled
Landmarks Art Pavilion Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Zrinjevac Park St. Mark's Church Lotrščak Tower Stone Gate Lake Bled - Day 6
Zagreb
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Optional Activities
- Visit to the charming village of Kumrovec with local perspective on regional history
Landmarks Donji Grad - Day 7
Zagreb to Plitvice National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)
Included Activities
- Choice of MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Plitvice Lakes National Park: Guided exploration with Local Expert to learn about habitat research, restoration and wildlife protection, with staff sharing village traditions and personal stories
- Choice of MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Plitvice Lakes National Park: Visit to Tara Centre to see traditional handicrafts production and meet community members sharing local customs and personal stories
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 8
Plitvice National Park to Split
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Konoba dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Trogir's cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace
- Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace cellars with Local Expert
- Exploration of St. Duje's and Golden Gate
- Walk through labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares of Split Old Town
- Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace cellars
Landmarks Trogir Diocletian's Palace St. Duje's Church Golden Gate 
- Day 9
Split
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of Hvar's historic Old Town with Local Expert
- Boat trip to Hvar island
- Visit to hilltop fortress with views
Landmarks Hvar 
- Day 10
Split to Sarajevo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic dinner and drinks in a Sarajevan family home with warm hospitality and personal stories about culture)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Mostar's cobbled old town with Local Expert
- Visit to Stari Most bridge
- Browse market stalls with traditional crafts and Turkish-style souvenirs
- Evening in a Sarajevan family home with authentic dinner and drinks
- Meeting with Sarajevan family to hear personal stories about local culture and heritage
Landmarks Stari Most Mostar Old Town - Day 11
Sarajevo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum with Local Expert
- Exploration of Sarajevo's historic Habsburg centre along the Milajacka river
- Guided exploration of Baščaršija, the cobbled old town market where Sarajevo was founded by the Ottomans, with Local Expert
- Guided visit to Latin Bridge with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to experience flavours of Bosnia and visit Latin Bridge where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
Landmarks Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum Baščaršija Latin Bridge - Day 12
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Dubrovnik Old Town with Local Expert
- Visit to Onofrio's Fountain
- Exploration of Rector's Palace
- Visit to Franciscan Monastery
- Visit to Dominican Monastery
- Walk along Stradun with Local Expert
- Visit to St. Blaise's Church
- Exploration of Dubrovnik Cathedral
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Onofrio's Fountain Rector's Palace Franciscan Monastery Dominican Monastery Stradun St. Blaise's Church Dubrovnik Cathedral 
- Day 13
Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner featuring typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine accompanied by local wines with Travel Director and Small Group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Relaxing cruise around Dubrovnik bay with views of the walled city, fortresses and coastline
Optional Activities
- Visit to Kotor, Montenegro with guided tour learning about area history
- Short cruise from Kotor back to Dubrovnik
Landmarks Kotor Bay - Day 14
Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
