Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. After that, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax before the tour really gets going.
- Day 2
Budapest
You'll start with a guided tour of Budapest, walking and driving across the Chain Bridge into the Castle District where you get panoramic views of the city. Heroes' Square and the Hungarian Synagogue are on the itinerary. Later in the evening, you'll board a one-hour Danube cruise with wine, watching the illuminated landmarks pass by from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Budapest
- Chain Bridge crossing to Castle District
- Heroes' Square visit
- Hungarian Synagogue visit
- One-hour Danube River cruise with wine
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner cruise upgrade (2.5-hour journey with dinner service)
- Lunch at local restaurants
- Independent exploration of city
Landmarks Chain Bridge Castle District Elisabeth Bridge Hungarian Parliament Building Heroes' Square Hungarian Synagogue Royal Palace - Day 3
Budapest to Belgrade via Novi Sad
Head south into Serbia and visit the Zvonko Bogdan Winery for a tour and wine tasting. Then you're in Novi Sad, the 2021 European Capital of Culture, where you'll walk the pedestrian zone, see City Hall, and climb up to Petrovaradin fortress. Dinner happens at the fortress, and after that you continue to Belgrade. The evening is free, and Skadarlija's old quarter is worth checking out if you want to wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a beautiful setting at Petrovaradin fortress)
Included Activities
- One-hour guided tour at Zvonko Bogdan Winery
- Wine tasting (three wines from Palic vineyard)
- Sightseeing tour of Novi Sad
- Visit to Petrovaradin fortress
- Dinner at Petrovaradin fortress
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Skadarlija quarter
- Dining and traditional music at local kafanas
Landmarks Zvonko Bogdan Winery Novi Sad City Hall Matica Srpska Petrovaradin Fortress Danube River Skadarlija 
- Day 4
Belgrade
Your Belgrade walking and driving tour starts at Knez Mihailova Street, then you'll sample local coffee and rakija at one of the city's oldest taverns. You'll walk through Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park, and from there head into New Belgrade to see the Brutalist buildings, the modern Waterfront, Ada Bridge, and the Temple of Saint Sava. By afternoon, you'll have free time to do your own thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking and driving tour of Belgrade
- Visit to Knez Mihailova Street
- Local coffee and rakija tasting at historic tavern
- Belfast Fortress and Kalemegdan Park walk
- Temple of Saint Sava visit
- Republic Square visit
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration during leisure time
Landmarks Knez Mihailova Street Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park Branko's Bridge Ada Bridge Temple of Saint Sava Republic Square Sava River Danube River Belgrade Waterfront Dedinje - Day 5
Belgrade to Ljubljana via Zagreb
You're traveling from Belgrade to Zagreb today. In Zagreb you'll see Kaptol and the Franciscan monastery, the Church of Saint Francis, Dolac farmers' market, and the baroque Church of Saint Mary at Ban Josip Jelacic Square. After lunch, you'll cross into Slovenia and stop at Otocec Castle before arriving in Ljubljana for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Zagreb
- Kaptol visit
- Franciscan monastery visit
- Church of Saint Francis visit
- Dolac farmers' market visit
- Church of Saint Mary visit
- Ban Josip Jelacic Square visit
- Otocec Castle stop
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants during Zagreb stop
- Independent exploration of Ljubljana upon arrival
Landmarks Kaptol Church of Saint Francis Church of Saint Mary Dolac farmers' market Ban Josip Jelacic Square Otocec Castle 
- Day 6
Ljubljana and Lake Bled
This morning you're strolling Ljubljana's riverfront, checking out the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the baroque Town Hall, medieval Town Square, Robba's Fountain, and the central market. Then you'll head to Lake Bled for a pletna boat ride to the island and the Church of Saint Mary there. Bled Castle is also on the list. You'll return to Ljubljana to spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ljubljana walking tour
- Cathedral of Saint Nicholas visit
- Baroque Town Hall visit
- Mestni Trg (Town Square) visit
- Robba's Fountain visit
- Central market visit
- Triple Bridge viewing
- Pletna boat to island
- Church of Saint Mary on island visit
Optional Activities
- Bled Castle visit
- Bled krempita (cream cake) tasting
- Swimming or water activities at Lake Bled
Landmarks Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Baroque Town Hall Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Central market Ljubljana Triple Bridge Lake Bled Bled Island Church of Saint Mary Bled Castle Julian Alps - Day 7
Ljubljana to Portoroz via Postojna Cave and Goriska Hills
After checking out, you're heading to Postojna Cave, which is about an hour away. An electric train takes you through the cave system where you'll see stalactites, stalagmites, limestone pools, and underground waterfalls. Later you're in the Goriska Hills visiting the medieval village of Smartno and a local winery for tasting. By evening you'll reach Portoroz on the Istrian coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Postojna Cave visit with electric train exploration
- Goriska Hills region visit
- Medieval village of Smartno visit
- Local winery visit in Goriska Hills
- Wine tasting at Goriska Hills winery
Landmarks Postojna Cave Goriska Hills Smartno 
- Day 8
Portoroz to Porec via Groznjan and Motovun
You're starting in Groznjan, a hilltop village with galleries and workshops scattered throughout its medieval streets. Then comes a truffle-hunting experience where you'll follow a trained dog through the woods with an expert guide, ending with tastings of truffle-infused cheese and sausages paired with local wine. Afterward, you'll walk around Motovun, an ancient hilltop town with medieval architecture and countryside views, before checking in at your hotel in Porec.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Groznjan village exploration
- Groznjan galleries and workshops visit
- Truffle-hunting demonstration
- Truffle tasting with local cheese and sausages
- Istrian wine tasting
- Motovun visit
- Motovun medieval architecture and town walls exploration
- Church of St. Stephen visit in Motovun
Landmarks Groznjan Motovun Church of St. Stephen Motovun Forest 
- Day 9
Porec to Pula and Rovinj
You'll wander through Rovinj's old town, seeing the 18th-century Venetian buildings and cobblestone streets, then check out Grisia Street for local art and shops with sea views. A seaside restaurant near Lim Bay has oyster and seashell tastings lined up fresh oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops. Later you're in Pula exploring the Roman amphitheatre, Temple of Augustus, Triumphal Arch of Sergius, and Twin Gates before heading back to Porec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Oyster and seashell tasting at a seaside restaurant including fresh oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops)
Included Activities
- Rovinj old town exploration
- Grisia Street visit
- Oyster and seashell tasting near Lim Bay
- Pula amphitheatre visit (Roman arena)
- Temple of Augustus visit
- Triumphal Arch of Sergius visit
- Twin Gates visit
Landmarks Rovinj old town Grisia Street Lim Bay Pula Arena Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius Twin Gates - Day 10
Porec to Plitvice Lakes via Opatija
After checking out, you'll head to Opatija for a coffee break along the famous Lungomare promenade with sea views. From there you're driving through countryside with glimpses of the Adriatic before reaching Plitvice Lakes National Park. A three-hour guided tour covers both the upper and lower lakes, and you'll have time to relax at a restaurant before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Opatija visit
- Lungomare promenade stroll and coffee break
- Plitvice Lakes National Park 3-hour guided tour
- Upper and lower lakes exploration
Optional Activities
- Restaurant visit and relaxation at Plitvice Lakes
- Further exploration of park trails
Landmarks Opatija Lungomare promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 11
Plitvice Lakes to Split via Trogir
You're traveling to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a small island with Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings. The Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, Land Gate, Kamerlengo Castle, and Saint Mark's Tower are all here. Then it's on to Split, Dalmatia's largest city with 1,700 years of history. You'll enter through the Golden Gate and explore Diocletian's Palace, the former Temple of Jupiter, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and the Riva promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trogir sightseeing tour
- Cathedral of Saint Lawrence visit
- Clock Tower visit
- Loggia visit
- Land Gate visit
- Kamerlengo Castle visit
- Saint Mark's Tower visit
- Split sightseeing tour
- Golden Gate entry
- Diocletian's Palace exploration
- Temple of Jupiter visit
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius visit
- Riva promenade stroll
Optional Activities
- Exploring bustling markets in Split
- Visiting charming cafés and hidden courtyards
Landmarks Trogir Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Clock Tower Trogir Loggia Trogir Land Gate Trogir Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Diocletian's Palace Golden Gate Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Split 
- Day 12
Split and Hvar
A short drive gets you to the ferry port where you'll board a high-speed catamaran to Hvar, sailing through the Splitska Vrata strait. Once on the island you're exploring Venetian architecture, traffic-free streets, the harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. You'll have plenty of free time for optional boat trips to the Pakleni Islands, beach time, or lunch at local spots. The catamaran takes you back to Split in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran trip to Hvar
- Hvar walking tour
- Hvar harbour viewing
- Renaissance Cathedral visit
- Benedictine Convent visit
- Franciscan monastery visit
- Church of Our Lady of Mercy visit
- Return catamaran to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Beach relaxation
- Milna Bay exploration
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurants
Landmarks Hvar Hvar Harbour Renaissance Cathedral Hvar Benedictine Convent Franciscan monastery Hvar Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay Splitska Vrata 
- Day 13
Departure
Your tour ends after breakfast. Safe travels onward from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
