Tour Grand Imperial Circle

Accommodation

LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, UNION HOTEL 4* or similar ZAGREB: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4*, HOTEL PANORAMA 4* or similar BUDAPEST: EUROSTARS DANUBE BUDAPEST 4*, NH BUDAPEST CITY 4* or similar PRAGUE: MAJESTIC PLAZA 4*, RAMADA PRAGUE 4* or similar VIENNA: RENAISSANCE WIEN 4*, AUSTRIA TREND ANANAS 4* or similar SALZBURG: NH SALZBURG CITY 4*, BW PLIS AMEDIA ART 4* or similar BOLZANO: PARKHOTEL WERTH 4*, STIEGL SCALA 4* or similar GARDA LAKE: VILLA LUISA SAN FELICE DEL BENACO 4*, SAVOY PALACE GARDONE RIVIERA 4* or similar VENICE: NH LAGUNA 4*, HOTEL POPPY 4* or similar

Transport

•All transfers as per itinerary

Optional

•Funicular and entrance to Ljubljana castle •Entrance to Bled castle •Funicular ride to Mt Vogel •Entrance to Postojna cave •Entrance to Mattias church and Fisherman’s’ bastion •Entrance to Prague castle - GOLDEN A circle •Visit of Budweiser factory •Entrance to Schoenborn palace •Entrance to Melk monastery •Entrance to Swarovski crystal museum •Venice return boat ride •Tourist tax

Guide

•English speaking tour leader

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.

Meals

•Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis •4 × lunch •2 x dinner

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Ljubljana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Ljubljana

Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana.
Day 2 Day 2: Ljubljana & Bled
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ljubljana & Bled

Your guide will take you around and show you most important attractions, such as Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Free time for lunch and then drives to green Alpine world to visit famous lake Bled. With immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Visit the amazing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region. Some free time to enjoy by the lake and then return to Ljubljana for overnight.
Day 3 Day 3: Postojna Cave - Zagreb
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Postojna Cave - Zagreb

Discover the magical underworld of Slovenia and enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld and will absolutely leave you speechless. Some free time for lunch and then drives to Zagreb, impressive capital of Croatia. Upon arrival guided walking tour of its historical capital 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. Rest the of the day will be free at leisure.
Day 4 Day 4: Balaton Lake - Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: 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 5 Day 5: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: 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.
Day 6 Day 6: Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Budapest - Bratislava - Prague

New adventure ahead. Drive to Bratislava, the magnificent capital of Slovakia. Upon arrival take a walking tour through the city´s main highlights such as the 13th century Michalska Gate and the pink neo- classical Primate Palace. Then wander around the historic squares and discover the numerous modern statues that dot the area. In the afternoon continue to Prague, Mother of cities. Accommodation in hotel and overnight.
Day 7 Day 7: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Prague

The capital of Czech Republic has a lot to offer. Our city tour in the morning will take us across the Karl’s bridge and to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane. You will also visit proudly preserved Josefov neighborhood, with its Old Cemetery and historic synagogues and many more. The rest of the afternoon will be free at leisure. You can spend the afternoon visiting the city museums, galleries and other attractions or you can join us for a cruise on the river Vltava and admire the city from another perspective.
Day 8 Day 8: Ceske Budojovice - Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ceske Budojovice - Vienna

After breakfast we will say goodbye to Prague and head back to Vienna, but first we will make a stop in the famous city in South Bohemia – Ceske Budejovice. This is the city where famous beer Budweiser is being made. After the sightseeing of this beautiful 13th century royal city we will go to the Budweiser factory where will learn more about beer production and also have an opportunity to taste the beer. Later that day we will take off to Vienna, accommodation in hotel in late afternoon and free time.
Day 9 Day 9: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Vienna

You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace. Afternoon will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in the city center.
Day 10 Day 10: Melk - Linz - Salzburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Melk - Linz - Salzburg

Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards Salzburg. Your first stop will be famous Melk Monastery, Benedictine abbey which contains the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue to Linz, third biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in late afternoon, check in and free time.
Day 11 Day 11: Salzburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Salzburg

Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual exploring and shopping.
Day 12 Day 12: Swarowski Saltmine - Innsbruck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Swarowski Saltmine - Innsbruck

In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before arriving there you will stop to visit the famous Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller designed a unique and magical place. This beloved attraction has brought moments of wonder to over fifteen million visitors from all around the world. Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. Accommodation in hotel and free time.
Day 13 Day 13: Bolzan - Garda Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Bolzan - Garda Lake

On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free time and overnight
Day 14 Day 14: Garda Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Garda Lake

Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, Zoo Safari…).
Day 15 Day 15: Verona - Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Verona - Venice

Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your own. Later on, drive to Venice area. Arrival in late afternoon, accommodation, free time.
Day 16 Day 16: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Venice

Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight.
Day 17 Day 17: Venice - Trieste - Ljubljana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Venice - Trieste - Ljubljana

Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, people and religions one easily senses its combined Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the center of the neighborhood built at the behest of Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, accommodation and overnight.
Day 18 Day 18: Ljubljana Flyout
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Ljubljana Flyout

Free time until transfer to airport for flight back home.

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Grand Imperial Circle

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Imperial Circle

Day 1: Arrival In Ljubljana

Day 2: Ljubljana & Bled

Day 3: Postojna Cave - Zagreb

Day 4: Balaton Lake - Budapest

Day 5: Budapest

Day 6: Budapest - Bratislava - Prague

Day 7: Prague

Day 8: Ceske Budojovice - Vienna

Day 9: Vienna

Day 10: Melk - Linz - Salzburg

Day 11: Salzburg

Day 12: Swarowski Saltmine - Innsbruck

Day 13: Bolzan - Garda Lake

Day 14: Garda Lake

Day 15: Verona - Venice

Day 16: Venice

Day 17: Venice - Trieste - Ljubljana

Day 18: Ljubljana Flyout

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