This romantic holiday takes you from Vienna to Budapest with a week exploring Croatia.
14 Day Escorted Tour of Vienna, Ljubljana, Split, Dubrovnik, Plitvice, Zagreb, Budapest
Your Itinerary Day by Day:
Day 1 - Vienna, Austria.
After arrival check into your hotel. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 - Vienna.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House and the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family.
Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace and an evening out to one of Vienna's concert halls can be arranged. (B)
Day 3 - Vienna - Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Scenic Semmmering Pass, stately Styrian crossroads towns, and Carinthian lakes and resorts provide the ever-changing Alpine backdrop to today's journey through the loveliest parts of Austria to Slovenia and its elegant capital, Ljubljana. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the medieval castle, the impressive City Hall, and a visit to magnificent ST. NICOLAS CATHEDRAL. (B,D)
Day 4 - At Leisure In Ljubljana.
Enjoy a full day at leisure. There is plenty of time to explore at your own pace, and to stroll along the Ljubljanica River or through the many attractive parks. An optional excursion to Lake Bled is available. (B)
Day 5 - Ljubljana - Split, Croatia.
Enter Croatia and travel south to the Dalmatian Coast and Split, the ancient Spalato. During your guided walking tour, learn about the history of this captivating resort and visit the labyrinth of 4th-century DIOCLETIAN'S PALACE, a well-preserved fortress and a living part of the Old Town. (B,D)
Day 6 - Split - Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Dubrovnik, Croatia.
This morning, enter Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop for lunch in Medjugorje, a famous pilgrimage town. Re-enter Croatia and admire stunning seascapes as you drive along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,D)
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Essential Information:
This romantic holiday takes you from Vienna, once the centre of the mighty Habsburg Empire, via Semmering Pass, through Styria and Carinthian lakes and resorts and via the Alps to Ljublijana in Slovenia, where sightseeing features a visit to magnificent St. Nicholas Cathedral. Then enter Croatia, where you will stay for a week, exploring the Dalmation coast and Split, where a visit to the 4th century Diocletian's Palace is included. Travel through Bosnia-Herzegovin and arrive in Dubrovnik, where you will stay for three-nights. Admire the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades, and 15th- century Rector's Palace, plus an entire day at leisure, before continuing to Plitvice National Park, famous for its lakes, waterfalls, and forests, and to Zagreb, capital of Croatia, where guided sightseeing features all the major sights. Leave Croatia and enter Hungary. End with two-nights in Budapest, Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan city. Admire St. Mattias Coronation Church, take pictures from Fisherman's Bastion, and enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your holiday.
NOTE: Please check your visa requirements. Note that this tour passes twice through Bosnia-Hezegovina.
What's Included:
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Breakfast - 13
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Lunch - 0
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Dinner - 7
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Vienna: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral.
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Ljubljana: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral.
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Split: Guided sightseeing tour, visit Diocletian's Palace.
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Medjugorje: Lunch break.
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Dubrovnik: Guided walking tour, visit Rector's Palace.
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Plitvice: National Park.
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Zagreb: Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral.
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Lake Balaton: Take pictures of the Abbey of Tihany.
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Budapest: Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church; farewell dinner.
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Meals: Full buffet breakfast (B); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Vienna and a farewell dinner in Budapest.
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Day 7 - Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik, beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea, was once an independent maritime republic rivalling Venice. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and see the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks, and the Francisan and Dominican monasteries.
You will also visit the 15th-century RECTOR'S PALACE. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
Day 8 - At Leisure in Dubrovnik.
A full day on your own to just relax. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions. (B)
Day 9 - Dubrovnik - Plitvice.
Enjoy a pleasant drive north through the Croatian countryside to Plitvice for your overnight stay. (B,D)
Day - 10 Plitvice - Zagreb.
Time to soak in the pure beauty of the NATIONAL PARK, famous for its lakes, waterfalls, and forests. Then, head for Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing, which features all important landmarks of the Lower and medieval Upper Town, such as the Parliament, Stone Gate, the Archbishop's Palace, and more, plus a visit to the majestic CATHEDRAL. (B,D)
Day 11 - At Leisure in Zagreb.
A whole day to explore the city on your own: wander through the main centre and browse through the shops or visit one of the excellent museums and art galleries. Your Tour Director has suggestions for exciting optional activities. Tonight is your chance to try out traditional dishes in one of Zagreb's excellent restaurants. (B)
Day 12 - Zagreb - Budapest, Hungary.
Today leave Croatia and enter Hungary. Drive along Lake Balaton and stop to take pictures of the beautifully situated Abbey of Tihany before arriving in Budapest, Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan city. Tonight, perhaps join an optional dinner outing. (B)
Day 13 - Budapest.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world's second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen's Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city.
Then, visit the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes' Square. The afternoon is at leisure, and tonight a farewell dinner has been prepared at the hotel to celebrate the success of your Eastern European vacation. (B,D)
Day 14 - Budapest.
The holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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What a romantic journey. A leisurely paced cultural experience which is well worth the investment from $3,769pp share twin.
Monday departures from 30 April to 24 September 2012
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