Vacation Overview
his romantic vacation takes you from Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, through scenic Semmering Pass, Styria, and Carinthian lakes and resorts, and via the Alps to Ljubljana in Slovenia, where sightseeing features a visit to magnificent St. Nicholas Cathedral. Enter Croatia, where you will stay for a week, exploring the Dalmatian coast and Split, featuring an included visit to the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace. Travel through Bosnia-Herzegovina and arrive in Dubrovnik for a 3-night stay. Admire the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades, the 15th-century Rector’s Palace, and an entire day at leisure before continuing to Plitvice National Park, famous for its lakes, waterfalls, and forests. In Zagreb, capital of Croatia, guided sightseeing features all the major sights. Leave Croatia and enter Hungary for two nights in Budapest, Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. Admire St. Mattias Coronation Church, take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion, and celebrate the success of your vacation at an included farewell dinner.
Note:
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Note that this tour passes twice through Bosnia-Herzegovina.
INCLUDED FEATURES
Vienna: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Ljubljana: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral
Split: Guided walking tour, visit Diocletian’s Palace
Dubrovnik: Guided walking tour, visit Rector’s Palace
Plitvice: National Park
Zagreb: Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral
Lake Balaton: Take pictures of the Abbey of Tihany
Budapest: Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church; farewell dinner.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
Itinerary
DAY 1 (Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
DAY 2 Arrive in Vienna, Austria
(Mon.) Time to rest or to explore the city, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
DAY 3 Vienna
(Tue.) Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House and the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace and an evening out to one of Vienna's concert halls can be arranged. (Breakfast)
DAY 4 Vienna–Ljubljana, Slovenia
(Wed.) Scenic Semmering Pass, stately Styrian crossroads towns, and Carinthian lakes and resorts provide the ever-changing Alpine backdrop to today's journey through the loveliest parts of Austria to Slovenia and its elegant capital, Ljubljana. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the medieval castle, the impressive City Hall, and a visit to magnificent ST. NICOLAS CATHEDRAL. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5 At Leisure in Ljubljana
(Thu.) Enjoy a full day at leisure. There is plenty of time to explore at your own pace, and to stroll along the Ljubljanica River or through the many attractive parks. An optional excursion to Lake Bled is available. (Breakfast)
DAY 6 Ljubljana–Split, Croatia
(Fri.) Enter Croatia and travel south to the Dalmatian Coast and Split, the ancient Spalato. During your guided walking tour, learn about the history of this captivating resort and visit the labyrinth of 4th-century DIOCLETIAN'S PALACE, a well-preserved fortress and a living part of the Old Town. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 7 Split–Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina–Dubrovnik, Croatia
(Sat.) This morning, enter Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop for lunch in Medjugorje, a famous pilgrimage town. Re-enter Croatia and admire stunning seascapes as you drive along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 8 Dubrovnik
(Sun.) Dubrovnik, beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea, was once an independent maritime republic rivaling Venice. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and see the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks, and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. You will also visit the 15th-century RECTOR'S PALACE. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (Breakfast)
DAY 9 At Leisure in Dubrovnik
(Mon.) A full day on your own to just relax. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions. (Breakfast)
DAY 10 Dubrovnik–Plitvice
(Tue.) Enjoy a pleasant drive north through the Croatian countryside to Plitvice for your overnight stay. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 11 Plitvice–Zagreb
(Wed.) Time to soak in the pure beauty of the NATIONAL PARK, famous for its lakes, waterfalls, and forests. Then, head for Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing, which features all important landmarks of the Lower and medieval Upper Town, such as the Parliament, Stone Gate, the Archbishop's Palace, and more, plus a visit to the majestic CATHEDRAL. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 12 At Leisure in Zagreb
(Thu.) A whole day to explore the city on your own: wander through the main center and browse through the shops or visit one of the excellent museums and art galleries. Your Tour Director has suggestions for exciting optional activities. Tonight is your chance to try out traditional dishes in one of Zagreb's fine restaurants. (Breakfast)
DAY 13 Zagreb–Budapest, Hungary
(Fri.) Today, leave Croatia and enter Hungary. Drive along Lake Balaton and stop to take pictures of the beautifully situated Abbey of Tihany before arriving in Budapest, Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan city. Tonight, perhaps join an optional dinner outing. (Breakfast)
DAY 14 Budapest
(Sat.) Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world's second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen's Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, visit the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes' Square. The afternoon is at leisure, and tonight a farewell dinner has been prepared at the hotel to celebrate the success of your Eastern European vacation. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 15 (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (Breakfast)
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Vienna: Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F)
Ljubljana: Austria Trend Ljubljana (F)
Split: President (SF)
Dubrovnik: Valamar Lacroma Resort (F)
Plitvice: Jezero (F)
Zagreb: The Westin Zagreb (SF)
Budapest: Radisson Blu Beke (SF)
THE CROATIAN - 15 DAYS - Tour code GTC (Globus)
Dates and Prices
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| Depart Date |
Vacation Start Date |
Return Date |
Price Without Air |
| 8/28/11 |
8/29/11 |
9/11/11 |
$2,619.00 |
| 9/11/11 |
9/12/11 |
9/25/11 |
$2,619.00 |
| 9/25/11 |
9/26/11 |
10/9/11 |
$2,599.00 |
| 4/29/12 |
4/30/12 |
5/13/12 |
$3,119.00 |
| 5/13/12 |
5/14/12 |
5/27/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 5/27/12 |
5/28/12 |
6/10/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 6/10/12 |
6/11/12 |
6/24/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 6/24/12 |
6/25/12 |
7/8/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 7/8/12 |
7/9/12 |
7/22/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 7/22/12 |
7/23/12 |
8/5/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 8/5/12 |
8/6/12 |
8/19/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 8/19/12 |
8/20/12 |
9/2/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 8/26/12 |
8/27/12 |
9/9/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 9/2/12 |
9/3/12 |
9/16/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 9/9/12 |
9/10/12 |
9/23/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 9/16/12 |
9/17/12 |
9/30/12 |
$3,143.00 |
| 9/23/12 |
9/24/12 |
10/7/12 |
$3,119.00 |
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Single room supplement: $739
Triple room reduction: $22
Extra nights per person in Vienna:in single room $145, in twin room $95, in triple room $90
Extra nights per person in Budapest:in single room $116, in twin room $72, in triple room $70
0718: in single room $245, in twin room $136, in triple room $108 |
