Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Dinner (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
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert and trace the Habsburg dynasty legacy, including the Hall of Mirrors where Mozart performed as a child, the Great Gallery, and private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth
- Drive around the Ringstrasse to view the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building and Karlskirche
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to a Country Mansion to experience classic Austrian dishes
- Performance of waltzes and classical music
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Vienna State Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence 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
Landmarks Maribor - Day 4
Ljubljana
Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with varied selection of charming local restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Walking tour with Local Expert through Ljubljana's Central Market to learn about Slovenian delicacies and enjoy a tasting
- Walking tour with Local Expert following riverbanks and squares to see Ljubljana Castle, City Hall on Mestni trg, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and Plečnik's Triple Bridge
- Dine-Around evening with selection of charming local restaurants
Optional Activities
- Visit to Postojna Caves
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle City Hall (Ljubljana) Cathedral of St. Nicholas Plečnik's Triple Bridge Central Market (Ljubljana) Postojna Caves - Day 5
Ljubljana to Zagreb
Ljubljana to Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
Included Activities
- Ride Zagreb's funicular (in operation since 1890), the 66m line linking Ilica Street with the Upper Town
- Walk with Local Expert from the 19th-century parks and facades of the Lower Town to key landmarks including the Art Pavilion and Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts
- Visit St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower
- Walk back through Stone Gate
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to stunning Lake Bled in the morning
Landmarks Lake Bled Art Pavilion (Zagreb) Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Zrinjevac Park St. Mark's Church Lotrščak Tower Stone Gate - 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
- Explore museums
- Browse shops in Donji Grad
- Dine at local restaurants or cafes
Landmarks Donji Grad Kumrovec - Day 7
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)
Included Activities
- Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park with Local Expert and learn about habitat restoration, low-impact visitor practices, and work to safeguard local wildlife
- Visit the Tara Centre and meet the ladies to learn about local customs, personal stories, and traditional handicrafts that support their income and well-being
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 8
Plitvice Lakes to Split
Plitvice Lakes to Split- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Konoba dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Included Activities
- Explore Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage site, and view the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace
- Walk through Diocletian's Palace cellars with Local Expert and learn about the 1,700-year-old site
- Explore the labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares of the Old Town
- Visit St. Duje's (Diocletian's Mausoleum) and the Golden Gate
- Traditional Konoba dinner
Landmarks Trogir Trogir Cathedral Cipiko Palace Diocletian's Palace St. Duje's Golden Gate 
- Day 9
Split
Split- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Solin, Split)
Included Activities
- Explore Split's historic Old Town with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to discover the beautiful Dalmatian island of Hvar
Landmarks Split Old Town Hvar Island 
- Day 10
Split to Sarajevo
Split to Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with drinks in a Sarajevan family home with authentic cuisine and warm hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Explore Mostar's cobbled old town with Local Expert
- Learn the history and symbolic significance of Stari Most with Local Expert
- Browse market stalls with traditional crafts and Turkish-style souvenirs
- Evening in a Sarajevan family home with authentic dishes and warm hospitality
Landmarks Mostar Stari Most - Day 11
Sarajevo
Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Visit Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum and learn about the 44-month siege with an expert on the Bosnian War
- Walk through Sarajevo's cobbled old town market (Baščaršija) where the city was founded by the Ottomans with Local Expert
- See the Latin Bridge where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to experience the flavours of Bosnia and visit the Latin Bridge
Landmarks Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum Baščaršija Latin Bridge Milajacka River - Day 12
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Optional Activities
- Experience the region's famous Peka roasted cuisine
Landmarks Dubrovnik 
- Day 13
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine with Travel Director and small group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Ariston, Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Walk the limestone Stradun with Local Expert and visit Onofrio's Fountain, St. Blaise's Church, the cathedral and Franciscan Monastery
- Explore the compact, UNESCO-listed Old Town within its defensive walls beside the harbour
- Relaxing cruise around Dubrovnik bay (weather permitting)
- Celebration Dinner of typical Dalmatian Coast cuisine
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Stradun Onofrio's Fountain St. Blaise's Church Rector's Palace Dubrovnik Cathedral Franciscan Monastery Dominican Monastery - Day 14
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
