Small Group Tour; Europe &The Balkans - Vienna to Dubrovnik/Split
Duration
10 days
Group Size
1 to 10 people
Ages
2 - 90
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
This is the last day of your Central Europe and Balkans adventure marking the end of this amazing experience through the rich history and culture of this part of the World. Your tour leader will take you to the Croatian border. Our local representative (driver) will shuttle you to your hotel in Dubrovnik or Split. We hope this has been a wonderful experience with great memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Additional information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tips are not a must in the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
- Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in a 3 stars hotel accommodation.
- Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
Pickup
After having experienced the cultural and historical splendor of Austria, Vienna (by yourself), our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Vienna. - Time zone: Europe/Vienna
What's included
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Hotel pick up in Vienna
Professional tour leader
Breakfast: 9
International car insurance ; Petrol
Tourist taxes, Road taxes
Hotel drop off in Dubrovnik or Split
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights in 3 star hotels
Other
Other
Other
Itinerary
After having experienced the cultural and historical splendor of Austria, Vienna (by yourself), our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Vienna.
Overnight in Bratislava.
After breakfast we will visit Bratislava, a charming city alongside the Danube. Exploring the medieval Old Town Hall, we will learn more about the ancient history of Slovakia. Bratislava's Old Town is known for its many churches and cultural institutions, it is also the location of most of the foreign states embassies and important Slovak institutions.
Overnight in Bratislava.
Breakfast:
Our journey continues towards Hungary. Our first stop will be the picturesque “City of Rivers”, Győr. The city is filled with a rich history, baroque architecture and tasty Hungarian food. The center of the city is surrounded with multi-color homes and churches.
Overnight in Budapest.
Breakfast:
Today we will explore the “Queen of the Danube”, Budapest. This scenic city is known for its singular mix of Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture. The capital of Hungary is divided by the Danube into two parts: traditional "Buddha" and cosmopolitan "Pest". Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. We will pass by the Saint Stephen’s Basilica, the largest church in Budapest with neoclassical style. After we will stroll along the boulevards, the Opera, the Parliament building, Heroes' Square, and the 19th-century Fisherman's Bastion with its spectacular views over the city.
Overnight in Budapest.
Breakfast:
Our destination for today will be Subotica in Serbia, rich cultural heritage assets, intricately decorated buildings, multicultural spirit and European charm – these are the features that make this city distinctive. In Subotica, you will be eye-full of the vibrant colors, and outstanding architecture of the city due to its once importance and wealth during the Austro-Hungarian empire.
Overnight in Novi Sad
Breakfast:
Right after breakfast, we will start with a city tour of Novi Sad, considered to be the cultural capital of northern Serbia. Located on the historical border of two former empires – the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman, as a result you will be able to distinguish among the mixture of melting cultures influencing the town through centuries. You will immediately notice the Austro-Hungarian as well as the Ottoman influences. The town has a unique Baroque architecture characterizing some of its most important buildings. Not to be missed is the Petrovaradin Fortress also known as the Gibraltar on the Danube. We will be able to explore the old town walking through the pedestrian streets passing by Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska. Have some free time to enjoy the city on your own. Overnight in Novi Sad.
Overnight in Novi Sad.
Breakfast:
Novi Sad region is also very famous about the culture of wine production and high quality of fine wines. We will learn more about the region’s tradition on wine production in Sremski Karlovci, the center of Serbian culture in the 18th century and famous for the well-respected wine cellars. Sremski Karlovci is a real gem of Serbian culture and spirituality, which feels like a ‘museum town’ with its Baroque center. It is said that every building, house and street in the city have their own stories to tell. Sremski Karlovci has its own legend which claims that whoever drinks from the Four Lions fountain located in the city center will surely return to Karlovci and get married there. After the tour you will have some free time to taste different wine specialties of the region, by enjoying the spectacular views of the vineyards.
Overnight in Belgarde.
Breakfast:
After breakfast we will visit Belgrade. Our first stop will be Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park, built on the confluence of two big rivers Sava and the Danube. The view of the city from the Fortress is breathtaking. In the Upper Town of the Belgrade Fortress, you will visit the Pobednik monument with a history dating back to 1913. The park is a huge green area with beautiful trees and peaceful paths. We will walk through Knez Mihailova, the social midpoint of Belgrade locals until we reach Republic square
Overnight in Sarajevo.
Breakfast:
Today we will visit Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today’s itinerary includes walking on uneven terrain, while visiting some of the ruins during our Sarajevo tour. You can still see many reminders of the Yugoslav War in bullet holes and cannon marks all around town. The tour will cover the stories of origins of Sarajevo and the medieval Bosnian Kingdom. We will visit the Ottoman and Austria-Hungarian parts of Sarajevo, which both with its stunning markets, bazaars, mosques, churches and synagogues will reveal the true nature of the real European Jerusalem.
Overnight in Mostar
Breakfast:
This is the last day of your Central Europe and Balkans adventure marking the end of this amazing experience through the rich history and culture of this part of the World. Your tour leader will take you to the Croatian border. Our local representative (driver) will shuttle you to your hotel in Dubrovnik. We hope this has been a wonderful experience with great memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Breakfast:
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