17 days tour

Enchanting Danube, Alps & Adriatic

Enchanting Danube, Alps & Adriatic

This tour includes:

Optional

โ€ขEntrance to Schรถnbrรผnn palace โ€ขEntrance to Melk monastery โ€ขEntrance to Swarowski crystal museum โ€ขVenice return boat ride โ€ขEntrance to Ljubljana castle and funicular ride โ€ขWine tasting in Maribor โ€ขFunicular ride to Mt Vogel โ€ขEntrance to WWI museum โ€ขEntrance to Lipica stud farm โ€ขEntrance to Bled castle โ€ขEntrance Postojna cave & Predjama castle โ€ขTourist tax

Accommodation

VIENNA: LEONARDO ROYAL 4*, ATH PYRAMIDE 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 LJUBLJANA: RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4*, UNION HOTEL 4* or similar SEASIDE: CASA ROSA 4*, HISTRION 4*, LIFECLASS 4* or similar JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI BALANCE 4* or similar

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.

Guide

โ€ขEnglish speaking tour leader

Transport

โ€ขAll transfers as per itinerary โ€ขVenice return boat ride

Meals

โ€ขAccommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis โ€ข6 ร— lunch โ€ข2 ร— farewell dinner โ€ขWine tasting in Maribor

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Itinerary of your trip Enchanting Danube, Alps & Adriatic

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

      Day 1: Arrival In Vienna

      Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vienna. Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour!

  • Day 2 Day 2: Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: 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 Karlโ€™s Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even the visit of the famous Schรถbrรผnn 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 3 Day 3: Melk - Linz - Salzburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: 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, Austriaโ€™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 4 Day 4: Salzburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: 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 โ€œThe Sound of Musicโ€: Mirabell Gardens and Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual exploring and shopping.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Swarowski Saltmine - Innsbruck
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: 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 companyโ€™s founding, when artist Andrรฉ 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   โ€“ the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. Jacobโ€™s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. Accommodation in hotel and free time.


  • Day 6 Day 6: Bolzan - Garda Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: 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 7 Day 7: Garda Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: 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 Safariโ€ฆ).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Verona - Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: 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, Juelietsโ€™ 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 9 Day 9: Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: 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. Marcoโ€™s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Dogeโ€™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 Marcoโ€™s square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Venice โ€“ Trieste - Ljubljana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Venice โ€“ Trieste - Ljubljana

      Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the way, stop in Italyโ€™s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. Glorious Habsburgs made it โ€œthe little Vienna on the seaโ€, 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 Unitร  and on to the monumental palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolรฒ 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 11 Day 11: Ljubljana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Ljubljana

      Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and show you the most important attractions, such as Preserenโ€™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 Sloveniaโ€™s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own.


  • Day 12 Day 12: Maribor And Ptuj
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Maribor And Ptuj

      Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you through the old town by the river, where you will stop in one of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, with their gravestones, temples and roads and back then the city was known as Petovio. Later on, drive back to Ljubljana and overnight.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Predjama Castle - Postojna Cave - Slovenian Seaside
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Predjama Castle - Postojna Cave - Slovenian Seaside

      Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst underworld. Your first stop - Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. Even Guinees book of records listed it biggest castle ever built inside a rock. It will definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of caves โ€“ Postojna cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. After breath-taking walk underground free time for lunch and afternoon drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in one of the seaside resorts and free time to relax on the beach!

  • Day 14 Day 14: Piran And Koper
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Piran And Koper

      In the morning we take a guided tour of small boutique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be part of Venetian republic once, so the cityโ€™s architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most adorable cities in the world. After free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Slovenian seaside and relax!

  • Day 15 Day 15: Lipica Stud Farm - Soca Valley - Kobarid - Julian Alps
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Lipica Stud Farm - Soca Valley - Kobarid - Julian Alps

      After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get to know another story, this time about the horses. You will meet a special breeded horse, called Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born black and becoming white while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the historical stud farm, continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used to be part of well-known Isonzo front in WWI, and the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley where a WWI museum is located. Museum visit after lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, where magical views and pristine nature is waiting for you!

  • Day 16 Day 16: Bled And Bohinj
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Bled And Bohinj

      Time for Alpine fairy tale! 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. Amazing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region, while island in the middle of the lake can be visited with traditional boat called โ€œpletnaโ€. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia โ€“ lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by unforgettable views of Triglav National Park. Some free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake shore. 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 17 Day 17: Departure From Ljubljana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Departure From Ljubljana

      Free time until departure for your flight back home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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