Eastern Europe with Croatia

After breakfast, start exploring Hungary’s capital city. See the main sights on both side of the Danube. See the Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Heroes Square; stroll around the Buda Castle district; and admire city views from hilltop Gellert Citadel. Pass by Europe’s largest thermal spa, the Budapest Zoo and the Amusement Park, then stop at the Heroes’ Square. Later, explore the city by boat cruise on Danube River. Have a pleasant time and enjoy a 1-hour long sightseeing cruise on the river Danube. Overnight Budapest.

Today after breakfast, checkout and head for your next overnight stop across the border to Prague. However, we are going to have a stop in another country enroute – a short panoramic tour around Slovakian capital of Bratislava. Conventional vehicles aren’t permitted in Bratislava’s Old Town, so exploring its lanes means going by foot. See this unique small central European capital that changes its name five times through history. See medieval fortifications, and Primate’s Palace (from outside). Later continue your journey towards Prague, capital city and largest city in the Czech Republic & regarded by many as one of Europe's most charming, colorful and beautiful cities..  Overnight Prague. 

After breakfast, explore the city by panoramic coach tour. See from outside Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter and New Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, among many other sites. Overnight Prague.

Optionals: Evening Cruise with Dinner and Music Spend a pleasant evening on restaurant boat with the beautifully illuminated panorama of Prague. During the cruise, a buffet and live music are available.

After breakfast, proceed towards Salzburg, the famed city of Mozart and Music in Austria. Enroute, there will be a short stop at Cesky Krumlov. Český Krumlov, a medieval town in South Bohemia, retains its fairytale-like atmosphere to these days, thus earning place on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. The medieval city center was repeatedly damaged by floods but couldn’t destroy the castle fortress that is the second largest in the Czech Republic. Later, continue driving south towards Salzburg - It is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, both for its architecture and for its magnificent setting. This picturesque city stretches along both banks of the River Salzach. Overnight Salzburg.

After breakfast, proceed for city tour by coach. See the local attractions such as Mirabell Palace, Mozarteum (University of Music), Marionette Theatre, Mozart’s Residence, Trinity Church, Hellbrunn Palace (short stop). Later, Visit the world famous town on the charming lake Hallstatt with a comfortable Hallstatt bus tour and explore the most beautiful sights. On this sightseeing tour you enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the Salzkammergut region. On the way you pass Lake Fuschl, where the world-famous energy drink manufacturer Red Bull is located. At Lake Wolfgang we make a photo stop and enjoy the magnificent view of the lake and its surrounding mountains. Overnight Salzburg. 

After breakfast, checkout and proceed to Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. Enroute visit Lake Bled - With its bluish-green lake, picture-postcard church on an islet, a medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke as backdrops, Bled is Slovenia's most popular resort, drawing everyone from honeymooners lured by the over-the-top romantic setting to backpackers, who come for the hiking, biking, water-sports and canyoning possibilities. Reach Ljubljana by evening. The capital city also known as the city with green soul with and an exciting mix of different cultural traditions. Overnight Ljubljana.  

After breakfast, proceed for the short panoramic tour of Slovenian capital. Car traffic is restricted in the centre, leaving it free for walking. Explore the castle (from outside), triple bridge, Preseren Square, St Nicholas Cathedral et all. Next, we take you to the biggest and worldwide known Slovenian cave system - the Postojna caves. A two million years old and 21 km long system of subterranean caves is one of the most easily accessible network of underground caves in the world. To round it up we will finish in Predjama castle which is listed in Guinness World Records as the largest castle in the cave. Overnight Ljubljana.  

After breakfast, check out & head towards Croatian capital of Zagreb - A large city which managed to stay romantic and safe. There are unlimited possibilities for visiting music and theatre events, art exhibitions, museums, sporting events and enjoying pleasant walks, interesting architecture, plentiful parks in the centre of the city, pedestrian zones and the atmosphere. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the capital city by coach. See Kaptol and the Zagreb Cathedral, which is still the tallest building in Croatia. Pass the city stadium, called Dinamo Stadium (after Zagreb’s football club Dinamo), the Zoo and Maksimir park. Reach the hotel by evening and check in at the hotel. Overnight Zagreb. 

After breakfast, proceed south to the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. The oldest and largest of Croatia’s national parks, Plitvice is an oasis of interwoven azure-green lakes, thundering waterfalls, gushing streams, mossy caves and dense forest. On arrival, after roughly two hours on the road, set off at a leisurely pace to explore the surrounding forest. Have your camera ready as you pass over the pretty wooden bridges that offer jaw-dropping views of the lakes. While the trails are steep and the route takes in some 300 steps, it is well worth it for the excellent vantage points. Return to Zagreb by evening. Overnight Zagreb

After breakfast, checkout and depart to Airport by private transfer. (Or you can extend your stay to explore the destination on own.)