Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna with the afternoon free to explore the city on your own. Later, you'll meet your Travel Director at a local restaurant for dinner, so you can settle in and get to know the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Dinner with Travel Director at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Vienna
A Local Expert takes you through Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. From there, you'll drive around the Ring Road to see the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament Building, and Karlskirche. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like, or you can join an optional evening waltz performance or visit a Country Mansion for classic Austrian food.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert
- Exploration of Schönbrunn Palace formal gardens
- Drive around the Ring Road with commentary on architectural highlights
Optional Activities
- Evening performance of waltzes and classical music
- Optional evening visit to Country Mansion for Classic Austrian dishes
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Vienna State Opera House Hofburg Palace Austrian Parliament Building Karlskirche - Day 3
Vienna to Ljubljana
You'll cross into Slovenia and head to Maribor for time to walk around and get a feel for the city. Then you'll travel onward to Ljubljana, where you'll settle in for the next part of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Maribor with Travel Director
Landmarks Maribor - Day 4
Ljubljana
A Local Expert guides you through Ljubljana's Baroque architecture, including the medieval castle, City Hall, and Cathedral of St. Nicholas. You'll cross the Triple Bridge to see the cafes and restaurants along the river. The afternoon is free to explore, and in the evening you can choose from local restaurants for dinner or optionally visit Postojna Caves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lev Ljubljana), Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ljubljana's Baroque architecture with Local Expert
- Visit to medieval Ljubljana Castle
- Visit to City Hall
- Visit to Cathedral of St. Nicholas
- Walk across Triple Bridge
- Dine-Around Evening with selection of local restaurants
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Postojna Caves
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Cathedral of St. Nicholas Triple Bridge Ljubljana City Hall - Day 5
Ljubljana to Zagreb
Your morning in Slovenia offers the option to visit Lake Bled or relax at a local cafe. Later you'll travel into Croatia and reach Zagreb, where your Local Expert walks you through the city to see the Art Pavilion, Academy of Sciences and Art, and Zrinjevac Park. You'll ride the funicular to St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower, then walk back down through Stone Gate.
- 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
- Funicular ride to St. Mark's Church
- Visit to Lotrščak Tower
- Walk through Stone Gate
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to stunning Lake Bled
- Relax with locals in a nearby cafe
Landmarks Lake Bled Art Pavilion Academy of Sciences and Art Zrinjevac Park St. Mark's Church Lotrščak Tower Stone Gate - Day 6
Zagreb
The day is yours to explore Zagreb's museums, shop in Donji Grad, or try local food at city restaurants and cafes. If you're interested, you can optionally head to the village of Kumrovec to meet locals and learn about the region's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to charming village of Kumrovec with local perspective on region's history
- Explore museums
- Browse shops in Donji Grad
- Try local cuisine at restaurants or cafes
Landmarks Donji Grad Kumrovec - Day 7
Zagreb to Plitvice
You'll travel south to Plitvice Lakes National Park. You can choose to join a Local Expert exploring the park and learning about habitat research and protection, or meet women from the Tara Community Centre where handicrafts support employment and community engagement.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)
Included Activities
- Choice of two experiences: Plitvice National Park exploration with Local Expert OR Tara Community Centre visit with local women
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 8
Plitvice to Split
You'll reach Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Greek origins, to see the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace. Then you'll move on to Split, where your Local Expert takes you through the 1,700-year-old cellars of Diocletian's Palace and explains the history of this infamous Roman emperor. After walking the labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares to see St. Duje's and the Golden Gate, you'll have dinner at a traditional Konoba.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at traditional Konoba)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Trogir with views of cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace
- Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace cellars with Local Expert
- Walk through labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares of Split Old Town
- Visit to St. Duje's
- Visit to Golden Gate
- Dinner at traditional Konoba
Landmarks Trogir Trogir Cathedral Cipiko Palace Diocletian's Palace St. Duje's Golden Gate 
- Day 9
Split
You have a free day in Split to wander the lively city and experience Dalmatian life at your own pace. If you're interested, you can optionally take a trip to the island of Hvar, where you can explore the historic Old Town with a Local Expert and then spend free time by the seafront or on the hilltop fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to discover beautiful Dalmatian island of Hvar
- Optional guided exploration of Hvar's historic Old Town with Local Expert
- Optional time to relax by Hvar's seafront or view fortress from hilltop
Landmarks Hvar 
- Day 10
Split to Sarajevo
You'll cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina and head to Mostar. Your Local Expert walks you through the cobbled old town and the Stari Most, a 16th-century Ottoman bridge. You'll browse market stalls for traditional crafts and souvenirs. Then you'll continue to Sarajevo for an evening at a local family home enjoying authentic food, hospitality, and personal stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Sarajevan dinner and drinks in family home with warm hospitality and cultural stories)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Mostar's cobbled old town with Local Expert
- Visit to Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- Browse traditional crafts and Turkish-style souvenirs in market stalls
- Evening MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Sarajevan family home with authentic dinner and drinks
Landmarks Mostar Stari Most - Day 11
Sarajevo
Your morning includes a visit to the Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum with a Local Expert, then a walk along the Milajacka river to see the historic Habsburg centre. The afternoon is free to relax or optionally explore Bosnian food and visit the Latin Bridge where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing with Local Expert
- Visit to Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum
- Walk along Milajacka river to see historic Habsburg centre
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to experience flavours of Bosnia
- Optional visit to Latin Bridge where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
Landmarks Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum Latin Bridge Milajacka River - Day 12
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
You'll cross back into Croatia and travel to Dubrovnik, the walled town surrounded by 16th-century bastions. Your Local Expert will guide you through the stone-paved streets of the old town to see Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace, and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Dubrovnik Old Town with Local Expert
- Visit to Onofrio's Fountain
- Visit to Rector's Palace
- Visit to Franciscan monastery
- Visit to Dominican monastery
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Onofrio's Fountain Rector's Palace Franciscan Monastery Dominican Monastery 
- Day 13
Dubrovnik
In the morning, you have the option to visit Montenegro and Kotor to photograph the bay and learn its history before returning to Dubrovnik. Later, you'll enjoy a relaxing cruise around Dubrovnik Bay with fellow travelers, and then celebrate with a dinner featuring typical Dalmatian Coast food and local wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine accompanied by local wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Relaxing cruise around Dubrovnik Bay (weather permitting)
- Celebration Dinner of typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine with local wines
Optional Activities
- Optional morning visit to Kotor, Montenegro with photography opportunity and historical tour
- Optional short cruise from Kotor back to Dubrovnik
Landmarks Kotor Dubrovnik Bay - Day 14
Dubrovnik
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Dubrovnik and your new friends as your trip comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
