Tour From Dubrovnik To Budapest | Visit Croatia, Hungary

Transport

•All transfers as per itinerary

Guide

•English speaking tour leader

Accommodation

DUBROVNIK: VALAMAR LACROMA 4*, HOTEL ALBATROS 4* or similar TIRANA: LA BOHEME 4*, HOTEL AS 4* or similar OHRID: HOTEL BELVEDERE 4*, HOTEL DRIM 4* or similar SKOPJE: BW SKOPJE TURIST 4*, CITY PARK 4* or similar BELGRADE: HOTEL MR PRESIDENT 4*, HOTEL ZIRA 4* or similar NOVI SAD: SHERATON 4*, GH AMI4* or similar OSIJEK: WALDINGER 4*, OSIJEK 4* or similar ZAGREB: INTERNATIONAL 4*, PANORAMA 4* or similar MORAVSKE TOPLICE: AJDA 4*, TERMAL 4* or similar BUDAPEST: EUROSTARS DANUBE BUDAPEST 4*, NH BUDAPEST CITY 4* or similar

Optional

•Entrance to Rector’s palace •Entrance to Skanderbeg museum •Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress •Degustation in Sremski Karlovci •Wine & local product degustation in Jeruzalem •Pumpkin oil degustation •Entrance to Fisherman’s bastion •Entrance to Mathias Church •Tourist tax

Meals

•Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis •9 × lunch •3× dinner •Degustation in Sremski Karlovci •Wine & local product degustation in Jeruzalem •Pumpkin oil degustation

Hygieneprotocol

All of your travels are safe. We follow the highest health & safety recommendations from national institutions and adhere to all the global hygiene protocols for safe travel.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Dubrovnik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Dubrovnik

Welcome to pearl of Adriatic Sea! Meet with your tour director to get all the information about the tour.
Day 2 Day 2: Dubrovnik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace, and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you. The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery.
Day 3 Day 3: Perast - Kotor - Budva - Podgorica
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Perast - Kotor - Budva - Podgorica

Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town of Perast. The city has experienced the biggest boom in 18th century and most of the monuments originate from that time: the building of ship owners and sea captains, a baroque palace Bujovića which is now County Museum, Maritime School building. Our next point will be in Kotor, which is located along one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. After sightseeing walking tour continue to the best- known beach resort in Montenegro - Budva. In the late afternoon accommodation in the capital, Podgorica.
Day 4 Day 4: Podgorica - Skadar Lake - Kruja - Tirana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Podgorica - Skadar Lake - Kruja - Tirana

Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgorica, passing through Skaline (stairway), one of the most historic and picturesque sites of town, Doganjka Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower clock from the 17th centure. Later on, continue to next stop and admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe. Once in Albania, you will visit the historical town Krujë with Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum of national hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in Tirana in later afternoon/evening time, overnight.
Day 5 Day 5: Tirana - Berat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tirana - Berat

Join your tour guide and explore Albanian capital Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate and numbers of beautiful churches and lush parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the monument to Mother Albania. Day will continue with exploring the Albanian tradition and history by paying a visit of Berat, also known s “the city of 1000 windows). Visit Museum of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for overnight.
Day 6 Day 6: Ohrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ohrid

Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia, where you will spend the day by magnificent lake Ohrid. The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 churches (one for each day of the year) and was considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage site as one of the oldest and most complete architectural ensembles on the southeastern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, you will have some free time to explore it on your own or enjoy the sun on the lake shore. Accommodation and overnight in Ohrid.
Day 7 Day 7: Skopje
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Skopje

Time for Macedonian capital Skopje. Upon arrival, your guide will take you around the city for sightseeing, visiting the stone bridge, the church of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and others. Accommodation and free afternoon for a walk through Carsija, evoking the city’s past with its winding lanes filled with teahouses, mosques, crafts people’s shops, and even good nightlife.
Day 8 Day 8: Nis - Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Nis - Belgrade

From Macedonia, the journey will take you on to Serbian capital Belgrade. On your way you will stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe and has from ancient times been considered a gateway between the East and West. After turbulent history Niš became one of the most important industrial centers in Serbia, a center of electronics and mechanical engineering, textile and tobacco industry. Longer drive ahead with arrival to Belgrade in later afternoon, check in hotel and free time first impressions of Ex Yugoslavian capital, known for its very exciting and vivid nightlife.
Day 9 Day 9: Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Belgrade

Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the through elite city district Dedinje unusual building TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous markets such as the Republic Square with the Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can admire wonderful views of the city and the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in Belgrade in the afternoon. In the evening join you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about most memorable moments of the tour and plan for new ones.
Day 10 Day 10: Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad

Drive to Vojvodina region, passing natural reserve of Fruska Gora, also know as holy mountain, since it used to have 35 otrodox monasteries in the medieval time. Almost half, 17 to be exact are still here today. You will stop in a little Baroque town, Sremski Karlovski, take a guided stroll downtown and learn about the special local wine Bermet wine that can’t be found anywhere else in Serbia (nor the world). In the afternoon, arrival to Serbian second largest city Novi Sad, famous for its Petrovardin fortress on Danube river. Check in the hotel and go for a guided walk around famous landmarks such as the Church of Mary’s Name, the architectural beauties of Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace. Rest of the day will be free at leisure.
Day 11 Day 11: Ilok - Vukovar - Osijek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ilok - Vukovar - Osijek

Bye Serbia and hello Croatia! Welcome to Ilok, second Croatian wine capital, where you will hear story about connection of Traminac wine and Queen Elisabeth II. You will also visit a famous Ilok cellar with one of biggest collection of archive wines in this part of Europe. Lunch on Principovac with stunning views over the wineyards region. Continue to Slavonija, to visit the heroic city of Vukovar. As the city suffered tremendous damage during the War for independence, today it stands as a living monument and a symbol of resistance, invincibility, and persistence. In the late afternoon, arrival to Baroque town of Osijek, check in the hotel Transfer to Tvrdja – historical part of Osijek’s military history where you will learn more about town’s history and enjoy some time on your own.
Day 12 Day 12: Kopacevo & Karanac Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Kopacevo & Karanac Tour

After breakfast join in for a walking sightseeing tour of Osijek where you will hear about magnificent art nouveau style buildings on Osijek’s European Avenue. After that continue to heart of Danube - Kopacki Rit. Authentic lunch in local restaurant embark the vessels to explore this park of nature and biggest swamp in Croatia. Once done with admiration of landscapes fulfil with birds, deer’s and other wild animals, head to speechless ethno- village Karanac. Complete village is restored and almost all houses are now rural household. Return to hotel and overnight in Osijek.
Day 13 Day 13: Kutjevo - Zagreb
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Kutjevo - Zagreb

Check out from hotel and drive toward Zagreb. Our final experience in Slavonija will be in Kutjevo, Croatian’s wine capital where you will visit one of oldest wine cellars in Europe and have traditional Slavonian lunch with wine tasting. Afternoon tour of Zagreb, composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and government buildings popular sightseeing spots of the city. Check in hotel and enjoy some free time in the city.
Day 14 Day 14: Varaždin - Moravske Toplice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Varaždin - Moravske Toplice

Cherry on top of your Croatia experience is definitely the historical Varazdin. The city was built was built over the centuries and different stylistic influences, varying fashions of certain historical periods and wishes of the investors created an interesting and somewhat unusual harmony of flora and fauna, mythical animals and unusual characters built into the facades of the houses and palaces in the historic old town. In the afternoon transfer to Slovenia, where you will be pampered in one of the best wellness resorts – TERME 3000. Step into the rich blackness of the Moravci springs for an instant feeling of warmth that penetrates to the deepest tissues. With its heat and rich chemical composition, the black thermal mineral water eases a number of health problems, while its beneficial effects can also be experienced in the wellness treatments. The resort is known for the black thermal mineral water, which was declared a natural healing remedy back in 1964, originates from springs that are 967 to 1,467 metres underground in the Mura-Zala basin.
Day 15 Day 15: Treasures Of Pomurje
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Treasures Of Pomurje

Welcome to the lowlands of Mura river, the Pomurje region. Eventhough this may not be the most popular part of Slovenia; it still has a lot to offer. Crossing over the Mura region, the road will take you down south, closer to River Drava, arriving in little town called Jeruzalem. This region is called Podravje and is home to one of the best wineries in Slovenia. Here you will learn all about their wine process and product with a tour of the estate and degustation of wine and local products in traditional cottage “zidanica”. It will be hard, but we recommend to leave a little space in your stomacs as you continue to a local pumpkin oil production for some more taste of Pomurje. Later on, you will head to Lendava for a walking tour of town and lunch, where you will try traditional bograc and Prekmurska gibanica. Return to hotel in the afternoon and free time to relax.
Day 16 Day 16: Balaton Lake - Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Balaton Lake - Budapest

Check out from hotel and drive to Budapest, capital city of Hungary, imperial country that used to be a part of Austro – Hungarian empire. On your way, stop at Europe’s largest freshwater lake – Balaton.

Visit Tihany peninsula and enjoy some free time by the lake. Arrival to Budapest in the late afternoon. Check in hotel, free time and overnight.
Day 17 Day 17: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Budapest

After breakfast you will taste the spirit of the capital city of Hungary dividend on the banks of Danube river. You will admire Andrássy Avenue, Hero’s square, famous Fisherman’s bastion, Mathias church, parliament house and end of course admire the view over the city from the Ciutadella hill. Afternoon will be free to enjoy and explore city on your own. In the evening Carda dinner with traditional Hungarian folklore where you will be able to talk about the new memories you crated and plan when you will be creating new ones.
Day 18 Day 18: Budapest Flyout
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Budapest Flyout

Free time until transfer to airport for your flight back home.

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From Dubrovnik To Budapest

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Itinerary of your trip From Dubrovnik To Budapest

Day 1: Arrival Dubrovnik

Day 2: Dubrovnik

Day 3: Perast - Kotor - Budva - Podgorica

Day 4: Podgorica - Skadar Lake - Kruja - Tirana

Day 5: Tirana - Berat

Day 6: Ohrid

Day 7: Skopje

Day 8: Nis - Belgrade

Day 9: Belgrade

Day 10: Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad

Day 11: Ilok - Vukovar - Osijek

Day 12: Kopacevo & Karanac Tour

Day 13: Kutjevo - Zagreb

Day 14: Varaždin - Moravske Toplice

Day 15: Treasures Of Pomurje

Day 16: Balaton Lake - Budapest

Day 17: Budapest

Day 18: Budapest Flyout

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