Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head to your welcome meeting at 6 pm to meet your group leader and fellow travellers. After that, the evening is yours to explore at your own pace. Some people grab dinner together, take a nighttime walk along the Danube to see the illuminated buildings and bridges, or check out one of Budapest's well-known ruin bars.
Optional Activities
- House of Terror (HUF4000)
- Hungarian National Museum (HUF2900)
- Transport and Entry to Statue Park (HUF5000)
- Central Market (Free)
- Great Synagogue (HUF9000)
- Bike Ride (HUF6000)
- Parliament Tour (HUF10000)
- Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from HUF9400)
- Hungarian State Opera House Tour (HUF7000)
- Dinner with fellow travellers
- Night walk along the Danube
- Ruin bar visit
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest to Belgrade
This morning you'll travel from Budapest to Belgrade with a stop in Novi Sad. Your leader takes you on an orientation walk through Novi Sad, and then you have time to explore on your own. Petrovaradin Fortress sits on a hilltop with great views over the Danube and some good dining options. Later, you'll continue to Belgrade where you can wander the wide boulevards, visit the historic Kalemegdan Park and Fortress, then head to Skadarska Street in the bohemian quarter for authentic local food and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Novi Sad – Orientation Walk
- Visit to Petrovaradin Fortress and views over Danube River
- Free exploration of Belgrade including Kalemegdan Park and Kalemegdan Fortress
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise (RSD800)
- Tito's Mausoleum (House of Flowers) (RSD400)
- Nikola Tesla Museum (RSD800)
- City Tour with Local Guide (EUR60)
- Sveti Sava Church (Free)
- Ethnographic Museum (RSD300)
- Military Museum (RSD350)
- Lunch at Petrovaradin Fortress restaurants and cafes
- Dinner on Skadarska Street
Landmarks Danube River Petrovaradin Fortress Kalemegdan Park Kalemegdan Fortress Skadarska Street Skadarlija - Day 3
Belgrade
Start at Decje Srce Cafe, a social enterprise that employs young people with developmental disabilities. You'll have a drink, learn about their work, and browse local handicrafts. From there, the rest of Belgrade is yours to explore at your own pace. Take a Danube cruise, browse Zeleni Venac market, visit museums, relax at Ada Ciganlija beach, or catch live music and cultural events around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Decje Srce Cafe Visit – drink and learn about the organisation supporting young people with developmental disabilities
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise (RSD800)
- Tito's Mausoleum (House of Flowers) (RSD400)
- Nikola Tesla Museum (RSD800)
- City Tour with Local Guide (EUR60)
- Sveti Sava Church (Free)
- Ethnographic Museum (RSD300)
- Military Museum (RSD350)
- Browse Zeleni Venac local market
- Visit Nikola Tesla Museum
- Ethnographic Museum visit
- Military Museum visit
- Ada Ciganlija beach – swimming, water sports, sunbathing
- Musical and cultural events (summer season)
Landmarks Nikola Tesla Museum Zeleni Venac Ada Ciganlija - Day 4
Belgrade to Sarajevo
You'll travel through scenic countryside from Belgrade to Sarajevo, which takes a while so bring a book or podcast. Sarajevo blends Eastern and Western influences with minarets, mosques, bazaars and coffee culture throughout. On arrival you have free time to explore, and there's an optional guided tour available to learn about the city's history, culture and the old bazaar called Bascarsija. For dinner, try local bosanski cevapi, which is grilled spiced meat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sarajevo – Burek Snack in Bascarsija
Optional Activities
- City Tour with Local Guide (BAM90)
- Optional guided tour of Bascarsija (old bazaar)
- City Hall & Old National Library (BAM10)
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (BAM3)
- Svrzo's House (BAM3)
- Brusa Bezistan (BAM3)
- Despica House (BAM3)
- Sarajevo Museum (BAM10)
- Jewish Museum (BAM3)
- War Tunnel (BAM10)
- National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BAM8)
- Dinner with bosanski cevapi (local grilled spiced meats)
Landmarks Bascarsija Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - Day 5
Sarajevo
This is a free day to explore Sarajevo at your own pace. You could take an optional day trip to the thermal springs and green parks of Ilidza, or dive into local history at war museums and cultural sites. Getting lost in Bascarsija bazaar, sampling local burek pastries, visiting art galleries, or trying award-winning local beer at Pivnica HS brewery are all good options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ilidza – thermal springs and green parks day trip (BAM15)
- History Museum visit
- Sarajevo War Tunnels visit (BAM10)
- Sniper Alley visit
- Jewish Museum (BAM3)
- Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina visit
- Bascarsija exploration – mosques, caravanserais, stone-vaulted bazaars, burek snacks
- Pivnica HS brewery and restaurant – local award-winning beer and dinner
Landmarks Ilidza Bosna River Bascarsija - Day 6
Sarajevo to Mostar
You'll travel to Mostar with a stop at Tito's Bunker for a 1.5-hour guided tour of this Cold War underground facility. Then you'll continue to Mostar, a striking city built around the Neretva River. The iconic Stari Most, an Ottoman-era stone bridge from 1565, is the main attraction. If you're lucky, you might see local divers jumping into the icy waters below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mostar – Stari Most (Old Bridge) visit
- Konjic – Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito's Bunker) tour – 1.5-hour guided tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret (BAM15)
- Old Bridge Museum (BAM10)
- War Photo Exhibition (BAM6)
- Watch local divers jump from Stari Most
Landmarks Tito's Bunker Stari Most Neretva River Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque 
- Day 7
Mostar to Kotor
After breakfast, you'll travel to Kotor, Montenegro, a UNESCO World Heritage city from the 5th century set on a secluded bay surrounded by towering peaks. You'll explore Europe's southernmost fjord, Boka Kotorska, and wander through Kotor's atmospheric old town. During your free afternoon, check out the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tryphun, the South Gates, and Armoury Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes – National Park Visit (combined with Day 14)
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Kotor Fjord (EUR40)
- St. Tryphon's Cathedral (EUR4)
- Fortress visit (EUR3)
- Maritime Museum (EUR5)
- Cathedral of St Tryphun visit
- South Gates of Kotor (Gurdich Gate) visit
- Armoury Square (Trg od Oruzija) visit
Landmarks Boka Kotorska Cathedral of St Tryphun Gurdich Gate Armoury Square 
- Day 8
Kotor
Another free day to explore Kotor's charming crooked alleyways, browse boutiques and cafes. If you're up for it, there's a 1.5-hour hike up stone steps past churches, gates and bastions to the Fortress of Sveti Ivan at the top with magnificent views across the town and bay. In the evening, find a lookout spot to watch the city walls light up at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike to Fortress of Sveti Ivan – 1.5-hour hike up stone steps with views
- Boutique and cafe exploration
- Evening viewpoint visit – city walls lit up at night
Landmarks Fortress of Sveti Ivan - Day 9
Kotor to Dubrovnik
You'll leave Montenegro and ride along Croatia's beautiful southern coast by bus to Dubrovnik. This medieval city is yours to explore at your own pace, and your leader can give suggestions if needed. There's an optional boat trip to nearby Lokrum Island to see Fort Royal Castle, a monastery, and botanical gardens. End your day with a secluded beach sunset or a harbourside meal with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik – Elafiti Island Day Trip
Optional Activities
- Lokrum Island boat trip – Fort Royal Castle, monastery, botanical gardens (EUR27)
- Hike up Mt Srd (Free)
- Church of St. Blaise (Free)
- Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure (EUR99)
- Mt Srd Cable Car (EUR27)
- Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence (EUR4)
- Rector's Palace (EUR13)
- War Photography Museum (EUR10)
- Franciscan Monastery (EUR4)
- Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) (EUR35)
- Srd Hill Hike (Free)
- City Walls Walk (EUR35)
- Secluded beach sunset visit
- Harbourside meal with group
Landmarks Lokrum Island Fort Royal Castle - Day 10
Dubrovnik
You have a free day in Dubrovnik with the Adriatic sparkling in the background and a walkable Old Town full of things to see. At 6 pm there's a group meeting to meet new members joining the tour. Afterwards, take a walk around town or enjoy a meal with your travel buddies to get to know the fresh faces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike up Mt Srd (Free)
- Church of St. Blaise (Free)
- Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure (EUR99)
- Mt Srd Cable Car (EUR27)
- Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence (EUR4)
- Rector's Palace (EUR13)
- War Photography Museum (EUR10)
- Franciscan Monastery (EUR4)
- Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) (EUR35)
- Srd Hill Hike (Free)
- City Walls Walk (EUR35)
- Walk around town
- Meal with new group members
- Day 11
Dubrovnik
Today you'll take a daytrip to the Elafiti Islands, a small archipelago northwest of Dubrovnik. You'll explore churches along the way, then have free time at the beach to relax, swim, or find a coastal restaurant for lunch. Back in Dubrovnik, the afternoon is free to visit Big Onofrio's Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery with its ancient pharmacy, or relax on Banje Beach before dinner with sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik – Elafiti Island Day Trip
Optional Activities
- Church visits on Elafiti Islands
- Beach relaxation and swimming
- Water sports
- Coastal restaurant lunch
- Big Onofrio's Fountain visit
- Franciscan Monastery visit – historic pharmacy
- Banje Beach visit
- Dinner with sunset view
Landmarks Elafiti Islands Big Onofrio's Fountain Franciscan Monastery Banje Beach - Day 12
Dubrovnik to Split
You'll travel up the Croatian coast to Split, which is a long journey so bring something to keep you occupied. Split is Croatia's second-largest city and sits on a peninsula on the Adriatic's eastern shores. On arrival you have a free afternoon to explore at your own pace, wander historic streets, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Diocletian's Palace, or enjoy dinner by the sea with fresh seafood and sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional local guide tour
- Diocletian's Palace visit (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Wandering historic streets
- Dinner by the sea – fresh seafood and sunset views
- Fish Market (Free)
- Hiking in Mosor with traditional dinner (EUR64)
- Cooking Class including Lunch or Dinner (EUR80)
- Diocletian's Palace Cellars (EUR7)
- Ethnographic Museum (EUR3)
- City Museum (EUR4)
- Gallery of Fine Arts (EUR5)
- St Domnius Cathedral and Tower (EUR10)
- Highlights of Split Urban Adventure (EUR79)
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace - Day 13
Split
This is a free day in Split to explore the atmospheric Old Town and the remains of a 3rd-century palace built for Roman Emperor Diocletian. Wander the sprawling maze of passageways and courtyards, discover a 16th-century synagogue, sample Croatia's coffee culture with a frothy kava from a waterfront cafe, or climb the Cathedral of Saint Domnius for panoramic views. The rest of the night is yours to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Fish Market (Free)
- Hiking in Mosor with traditional dinner (EUR64)
- Cooking Class including Lunch or Dinner (EUR80)
- Diocletian's Palace Cellars (EUR7)
- Ethnographic Museum (EUR3)
- City Museum (EUR4)
- Gallery of Fine Arts (EUR5)
- St Domnius Cathedral and Tower (EUR10)
- Highlights of Split Urban Adventure (EUR79)
- Old Town wandering – passageways and courtyards
- 16th-century synagogue visit
- Coffee culture – kava at Riva waterfront cafes
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius climb – panoramic views
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Waterfront Promenade - Day 14
Split to Zagreb
You'll visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia's most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the turquoise lakes, wooded hills and waterfalls on your own or follow your leader to see the best spots. All trails are well marked so it's hard to get lost. Look for local wildlife in the primeval forest vegetation. Later, you'll drive to Zagreb, Croatia's capital, where you'll stay tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes – National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Plitvice Lakes trails
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 15
Zagreb
After breakfast, you'll enjoy an orientation walk with your leader around Zagreb. For lunch, head to Dolac Market, the main market in the city, and pick up local favourites like cevapcici from a bakery. The upper level offers seasonal fruits, vegetables, preserves and olive oil; the bottom level sells cheese and meats. The rest of the day is free to check out the gothic Zagreb Cathedral or visit quirky museums like the Museum of Broken Relationships.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Dolac Market)
Included Activities
- Zagreb – Dolac Market Lunch
- Zagreb – Leader-led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Mirogoj Cemetery (Free)
- Cathedral visit (Free)
- Kula Lotrščak (EUR3)
- The Croatian Museum of Naive Art (EUR5)
- Bakery visit for cevapcici
- Museum of Broken Relationships visit
Landmarks Dolac Market Zagreb Cathedral Mirogoj Cemetery - Day 16
Zagreb to Ljubljana
You'll travel by train this morning across the Slovenian border to Ljubljana, Slovenia's cosmopolitan capital. After checking in, you'll head out on a short orientation walk with your leader. The rest of the day is free to explore this beautiful, sophisticated city full of style, history, monuments, churches and museums. Wander the unique old city centre architecture, visit Ljubljana Castle, explore the Town Hall, or cross the Dragon Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dragon Bridge visit (Free)
- Metelkova Neighbourhood (Free)
- Castle and Funicular (EUR16)
- Sights & Bites Urban Adventure (EUR130)
- Ljubljana Castle visit
- Town Hall visit
- Preseren Square visit
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Dragon Bridge Preseren Square Town Hall 
- Day 17
Ljubljana
You have a free day to explore Ljubljana further or take an optional day trip to Bled, one of the most scenic alpine resorts with fairy-tale scenery. Ride a Pletna boat across Lake Bled to the island, climb 99 steps to St Mary's Church, and hunt for the famous Bled cream cake. For adrenaline seekers there's rafting, caving, cycling, canoeing and swimming. Tonight, maybe try local specialities like struklji or potica with fellow travellers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bled day trip by public bus (EUR15)
- Bled Castle (EUR15)
- Pletna Boat Trip (EUR14)
- Bled cream cake tasting
- Rafting
- Caving
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Dinner with fellow travellers – struklji (rolled dumplings) or potica (nut roll)
Landmarks Lake Bled Bled Island St Mary's Church Bled Castle - Day 18
Ljubljana to Venice
You'll travel by bus this morning to Venice, capital of northern Italy's Veneto region, famous for its canals and small islands connected by nearly 400 bridges. The day is free for you to explore. Visit St Mark's Basilica, walk across the Rialto Bridge, tour Doge's Palace, ride a gondola through romantic canals, or hunt for tiramisu. Tonight, celebrate your final night with fellow travellers at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- St Mark's Basilica visit
- Rialto Bridge visit
- Doge's Palace (EUR30)
- Gondola ride through canals (EUR80)
- Tiramisu tasting
- Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (EUR30)
- St Mark's Basilica Treasury (EUR5)
- Accademia Gallery (EUR16)
- Traghetto Ride (EUR2)
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection (EUR17)
- Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure (EUR99)
- St Mark's Campanile (EUR12)
- Ca' D'Oro - Galería Franchetti (EUR15)
- Dinner with fellow travellers at local restaurant
Landmarks St Mark's Basilica Rialto Bridge Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs St Mark's Campanile 
- Day 19
Venice
Your trip comes to an end this morning with no further activities planned. If you'd like to stay longer in Venice, contact your booking agent before your trip begins.
