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The Eastern Discovery (Classic)

14 days
From Zagreb to Athens
4.3
2 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Strossmayer Promenade
    Landmarks
    Strossmayer Promenade
  2. Day 2

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zagreb including Art Pavilion, Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zrinjevac Park, St. Mark's Church, and Lotrščak Tower
    • Walk through Stone Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Ljubljana
    Landmarks
    Art Pavilion
    Academy of Sciences and Arts
    Zrinjevac Park
    St. Mark's Church
    Lotrščak Tower
    Stone Gate
  3. Day 3

    Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Zagorje region to learn about local traditions and visit Marshall Tito's house
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
  4. Day 4

    Plitvice Lakes National Park to Trogir

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (President Solin, Split)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Trogir including cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park with Local Expert to learn about habitat research and species monitoring
    • Visit Tara Community Centre to meet women producing handicrafts
    Landmarks
    Trogir
    Trogir Cathedral
    Cipiko Palace
    Tara Community Centre
  5. Day 5

    Trogir to Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Dalmatian Coast meal at a local restaurant, accompanied with wine and grappa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Croatia Cavtat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace cellars
    • Walking tour of Split Old Town including St. Duje's, Temple of Jupiter, and Golden Gate
    • Cruise around Dubrovnik bay (weather permitting)
    • Celebration dinner with local specialities and sparkling wine
    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    St. Duje's Cathedral
    Temple of Jupiter
    Golden Gate
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Croatia Cavtat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town including Onofrio's Fountain, Old Jewish Quarter, synagogue, cathedral, Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
    Landmarks
    Onofrio's Fountain
    Old Jewish Quarter
    Dubrovnik Cathedral
    Franciscan Monastery
    Dominican Monastery
  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik to Budva

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (TQ Plaza, Budva)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kotor old town
    • Explore Budva medieval old town and 9th-century Church of Santa Maria in Punta
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Kotor Bay
    Budva Old Town
    Church of Santa Maria in Punta
  8. Day 8

    Budva to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MAK Albania, Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Tirana including Skanderbeg Square and city highlights
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
  9. Day 9

    Tirana to Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Corfu
    Landmarks
    Corfu
  10. Day 10

    Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Corfu Old Town and architectural styles
    • Relax at hotel pool
    Landmarks
    Corfu Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Corfu to Delphi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amalia Hotel Delphi.)
    Landmarks
    Delphi
  12. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sacred Way in Delphi including Treasury of the Athenians, Polygonal Wall, and Temple of Apollo
    Landmarks
    Sacred Way
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Temple of Apollo
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in true Greek style at a local restaurant to toast the culmination of your travels)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Acropolis including Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with Porch of the Maidens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Arch of Hadrian
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Arch of Hadrian
  14. Day 14

    Athens

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4.3
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    5.0
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  • Guide
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    3.5
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  • The Eastern Discovery (Classic) reviewer 1
    November 2nd, 2019
    5.0
    A thoughtfully complied itinerary that covered all the tastes sights and sounds of the Adriatic countries. Stephen...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to learn that your experience in Eastern Europe with Insight Vacations was a total success. We are even happier to hear that our staff’s knowledge and dedication shined throughout your time on the road. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we look forward to sharing more amazing destinations with you in the near future.
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    March 6th, 2019
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    Insight Vacations excelled themselves with this itinerary. It is amazing how many countries you visit on this trip....
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    Traveled in July 2018
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    The Eastern Discovery is a wonderful way for our guests to get a real feel for Eastern Europe; therefore, we are very pleased that you have thoroughly enjoyed your trip. Also, we are very happy to hear that our staff put in a lot of effort to make your time on the road an insightful one. That being said, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we truly look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing destinations.
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    what is your availablity in June 2024 round about June 10

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      we don't have available departure for June 2024. The closest we have is May 26, 2024 and July 7, 2024.

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    Katherine

    Asked on January 16th, 2023

    can this trip be ended in Tirana with no extra costs

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten January 2023

      You may opt to end your trip in Tirana on day 10 of the itinerary however please be advised that though this will not incur any extra costs, there is no refund for the unused days of the trip.

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