Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
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
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert - visit the Hall of Mirrors, Great Gallery, and private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth
- Self-paced exploration of Schönbrunn Palace formal gardens
- Orientation drive along the Ringstrasse with Travel Director to view Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche
Optional Activities
- Optional evening visit to a Country Mansion to experience classic Austrian dishes
- Attend a performance of waltzes and classical music
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Hofburg Imperial Residence Vienna State Opera House Austrian Parliament Building Karlskirche - Day 3
Vienna to Ljubljana
Vienna to Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Explore Maribor, Slovenia's second largest city, with your Travel Director
- Day 4
Ljubljana
Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with a varied selection of charming restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Explore Ljubljana's Baroque elegance with a Local Expert including the medieval castle, City Hall and Cathedral of St. Nicholas
- Cross the Triple Bridge spanning the Ljubljanica River
- Walking tour with a Local Expert following riverbanks and squares towards key landmarks including Ljubljana Castle, City Hall, Baroque cathedral and Ple\u010dnik's Triple Bridge
- Spend time with a Local Expert in the Central Market to learn about Slovenian delicacies and enjoy a tasting
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Postojna Caves
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle City Hall Cathedral of St. Nicholas Triple Bridge Central Market - Day 5
Slovenia to Zagreb
Slovenia to Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Zagreb with a Local Expert including the Art Pavilion, Academy of Sciences and Arts, and Zrinjevac Park
- Ride Zagreb's funicular railway to St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower
- Walk back down through Stone Gate and back to the square
- Walk with a Local Expert from 19th-century parks and facades of the Lower Town towards the older streets around the main square
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to stunning 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
Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to the charming village of Kumrovec to meet a local and hear their perspective on the region's history
Landmarks Donji Grad - Day 7
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)
Included Activities
- Choose between: Join a Local Expert to explore Plitvice Lakes National Park and learn about habitat research and conservation; OR Meet women of the Tara Community Centre to learn about handicrafts production supporting employment and community engagement
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 8
Trogir to Split
Trogir to Split- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a traditional Konoba restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Included Activities
- Visit Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded by the Greeks over 2,300 years ago
- Admire the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace in Trogir
- Explore Diocletian's Palace cellars and learn about the Roman Emperor Diocletian with a Local Expert
- Walk through labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares to see St. Duje's (originally Diocletian's Mausoleum) and the Golden Gate
- Explore underground guided through the cellars
- Dine at a traditional Konoba restaurant
Landmarks Trogir Diocletian's Palace St. Duje's Church Golden Gate 
- Day 9
Split
Split- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to discover the beautiful Dalmatian island of Hvar with exploration of the historic Old Town with a Local Expert, then free time to relax by the seafront or enjoy stunning views from the hilltop fortress
Landmarks Hvar 
- Day 10
Split to Sarajevo
Split to Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and drinks in a Sarajevan family home with authentic cuisine and warm hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Explore the cobbled old town of Mostar on both sides of the Stari Most (Old Bridge) with a Local Expert
- Learn the history and symbolic significance of Stari Most
- Browse market stalls brimming with traditional crafts and Turkish-style souvenirs
- Dinner and drinks in a Sarajevan family home with authentic cuisine and warm hospitality while hearing personal stories about the city's rich cultural heritage
Landmarks Stari Most - Day 11
Sarajevo
Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Visit the Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum (Tunnel of Hope) with a Local Expert to learn about the 44-month siege of the city
- Walk along the Milajacka river and see the historic Habsburg centre with a Local Expert
- Explore the cobbled old town market where Sarajevo was founded by the Ottomans (Bašćar\u0161ija)
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to experience the flavours of Bosnia and visit the Latin Bridge where Austrian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
Landmarks Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum Latin Bridge Bašćar\u0161ija - Day 12
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Walk the limestone Stradun with a Local Expert, stopping at Onofrio's Fountain and St. Blaise's Church
- Visit the cathedral and Franciscan Monastery
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town within its defensive walls beside the harbour
Landmarks Onofrio's Fountain Rector's Palace Franciscan Monastery Dominican Monastery St. Blaise's Church Dubrovnik Cathedral 
- Day 13
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine, accompanied by local wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Relaxing cruise around the bay of Dubrovnik
- Celebration Dinner of typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine, accompanied by local wines
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to visit Kotor in Montenegro with camera views of the beautiful bay and learning the history of the area, before returning to Dubrovnik with a short cruise
Landmarks Kotor - Day 14
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
