Highlights of Austria, Slovenia and Croatia End Zagreb
Highlights of Austria, Slovenia and Croatia End Zagreb
Highlights of Austria, Slovenia and Croatia End Zagreb
14 Days Starting in Vienna and ending in Zagreb
Visiting: Vienna, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Zagreb
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CHSCZN19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 50
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
A vibrant Austria, Slovenia and Croatia trip filled with travel adventures in Central Europe. Waltz your way through Vienna, take a rowboat across Slovenia’s fairy-tale Lake Bled and explore the magical walkways, waterfalls and lakes of Plitvice National Park in Croatia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Renaissance Wien
Waltz your way through Vienna, the 'City of Music' – a fitting introduction to an unforgettable At Leisure journey through some of Europe's most enchanting landscapes. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of the city's dazzling sights.
Day 2: Discover Imperial Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Renaissance Wien
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak up the elegance and style of this imperial capital. Your Local Specialist will share such iconic sights as the Opera House, Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the 13th-century Hofburg Palace, at the heart of Vienna. Explore the narrow lanes of ‘Am Hof' before spending time at leisure immersing yourself in the Kaffee culture of the city, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to nearby Bratislava. This evening, you could choose to indulge in Vienna's intoxicating musical scene, attending a classical music concert hosted in one of the city's halls, churches or palaces.
Day 3: Journey To Stunning Lake Bled And Ljubljana
Location: Vienna, Lake Bled, Ljubljana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: One66
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we journey south to Slovenia and the rustic natural retreat of Lake Bled, set against the backdrop of forests and mountains. Consider joining an Optional Experience to visit the mystical Bled Island and admire Lake Bled’s crystal clear waters. Later, we travel to Ljubljana where we stay for two nights.
Day 4: Ljubljana Sightseeing And At Leisure
Location: Ljubljana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: One66
Meals Included: Breakfast
A Local Specialist will share some of the Ljubljana's most iconic sights, including the Cathedral, Three Bridges Square and Castle. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or join an optional experience to Postojna Caves this afternoon. This evening why not join a Slovenian Dinner.
Day 5: Venture To Plitvice Lakes Make Travel Matter
Location: Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Placich
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel south across the Croatian border to the exquisite Plitvice Lakes National Park, where you will enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour along the wooden pathways suspended over mesmerizing natural landscapes. As you absorb the irresistible beauty of many lower lakes and caves that are all magically connected by waterfalls, you’ll see first-hand why this is justifiably one of Croatia’s most beloved places and an important natural treasure that deserves to be preserved for generations to come.
Day 6: Off To Split And Hvar Island Dive Into Culture
Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Amfora
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we travel to Croatia's sun-kissed Dalmatian coast to the city of Split. Here, we'll meet our Local Specialist and Dive Into Culture on a tour of the UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace, a veritable fortress built as the would-be retreat for the 4th-century Roman Emperor after which it is named. View the Cathedral and Baptistery of Split, once the Temple of Jupiter, before traveling to the glamorous island of Hvar for a relaxing three-night stay.
Day 7: Explore Beautiful Hvar Island Connect With Locals
Location: Hvar
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Amfora
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Set your watch to island time and enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour with a Local Specialist to Hvar's Old Town. See the 16th-century Cathedral and loggia built by famed Venetian architect, Sanmicheli. Explore the peace of a village where time has stood still and Connect With Locals over lunch cooked in a traditional style under an iron bell at our exclusive Be My Guest experience. Savor the heavenly flavors of locally produced ingredients against the backdrop of the vivid-blue Adriatic before returning to Hvar for an evening at leisure.
Day 8: Hvar Island Your Way
Location: Hvar
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Amfora
Meals Included: Breakfast
Restore your spirit, relaxing in beautiful surrounds on this full free day to do as you wish. Explore the gorgeous rocky coastline on foot or join an Optional Experience taking in the island's sights and tastes, with a stop at one of Europe's oldest settlements, Stari Grad.
Day 9: Cross The Water To Dubrovnik
Location: Hvar, Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ariston
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey south along the picture-perfect Dalmatian coast, past seaside villages to the medieval city of Dubrovnik – its terracotta rooftops, fortified walls and white limestone façades almost tumble into the waters of the Adriatic.
Day 10: Uncover The Picturesque City
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ariston
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wander within the solid city walls on a Small Group Sightseeing tour. Your Local Specialist unveils the labyrinth of lanes and main sights of this medieval city. Admire the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, before spending time on your own, perhaps soaking up intoxicating seafood flavors at a seaside restaurant or enjoying the lively atmosphere of a local market. This evening, we enjoy a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11: Dubrovnik Your Way
Location: Dubrovnik, Kotor, Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ariston
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day on your terms exploring the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Tread in the footsteps of Lord Byron and George Bernard Shaw, who were intoxicated by the allure of Dubrovnik. Climb the medieval ramparts, imagining a time when Dubrovnik fought for its freedom against Ottoman attacks. Later, consider joining an Optional Experience to Montenegro to see the incredible Bay of Kotor.
Day 12: On To Colorful Zagreb
Location: Dubrovnik, Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zonar Zagreb
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave the splendor of Dubrovnik behind as we head north to the Croatian capital of Zagreb, our home for the next two nights. This evening we dine at our hotel.
Day 13: Uncover Zagreb’S Treasures
Location: Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zonar Zagreb
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Specialist this morning for an exploration of the Upper and Lower Towns of this traditional medieval city. See the majestic Cathedral, the Opera House and St. Mark's Church, with its colorfully tiled roof. The afternoon is yours to stroll through the Old Town, twirling your Šestine umbrella as you ramble along its hidden lanes, or consider an Optional Experience to Kumrovec in the countryside. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner celebration with our newfound friends and Travel Director.
Day 14: Journey Home
Location: Zagreb
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our time together has come to an end. Bid your travel companions a fond farewell at the end of a memorable At Leisure holiday together.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Ferry to the Island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea
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Optional Experiences and free time
What's Not Included
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), Ferry to the Island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals, including welcome and farewell dinners.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times?
Pick-up and drop-off at Franjo Tudman Airport Zagreb are at 07:00 and 11:30.
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What are the highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include exploring Vienna, Ljubljana, Plitvice National Park, Split, Hvar Island, Dubrovnik, and Zagreb with a Local Specialist, visiting Diocletian's Palace in Split, viewing the Cathedral of Hvar Island, and seeing the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards of Vienna, the Castle of Ljubljana, the Old City of Dubrovnik, and the Cathedral of Zagreb.
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What is the starting location of the tour?
The tour starts in Vienna.
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What type of accommodation is included?
The tour includes cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for a comfortable stay.
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Are there any exclusions?
Yes, international round-trip airfare and airport transfers are not included.
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What countries will the tour visit?
The tour will visit Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro.
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What type of transportation will be used?
The tour will use a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), and a ferry to the Island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea.
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What is the ending location of the tour?
The tour ends in Zagreb.
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What are the inclusions of the tour?
Inclusions of the tour are cherry-picked hotels, an expert Travel Director and Driver, gratuities and taxes, meals, sightseeing with a Local Specialist, flexible sightseeing, luxury transportation, a ferry to Hvar, and optional experiences.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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