Tour Explore Austria, Italy, Slovenia & Croatia

Meals

•Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis •3 × lunch •2 × dinner •local goods tasting in Istria

Transport

•All transfers as per itinerary •Venice return boat ride

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.

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 ZAGREB: HOTEL PANORAMA 4*, HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 4* or similar OPATIJA RIVIERA: OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4*, PARK LOVRAN 4* or similar JULIAN ALPS: ECO PARK BOHINJ 4*, RIKLI BALANCE 4* or similar

Optional

•Entrance to Schönbrünn palace •Entrance to Melk monastery •Entrance to Swarowski crystal museum •Entrance to Ljubljana castle and funicular ride •Entrance to Plitvice NP •Funicular ride to Mt Vogel •Entrance to Bled castle •Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama castle •Tourist tax

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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 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 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, 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 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 “The Sound of Music”: 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 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 6 Day 6: Bolzan - Garda Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bolzan - Garda Lake

Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti region. 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 Safari…).
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, 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 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. 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 10 Day 10: Venice – Trieste - Ljubljana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: 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 11 Day 11: Ljubljana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ljubljana

Start your day with visit of colorful Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. 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. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own.
Day 12 Day 12: Zagreb
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Zagreb

Say goodbye to stunning Slovenia and drive to Croatia. 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. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover city on your own.
Day 13 Day 13: Plitvice - Opatija
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Plitvice - Opatija

One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting for you! Plitvice national park will absolutely take your breath away! With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one of the most spectacular natural phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. After lunch, the scenic road will take you to blue Adriatic coastline. You will accommodate in Opatija, dame of coastal Croatia that emerged as holiday resort for elite already in 19th century hosting eminent guests such as Emperor Franc Josef I, empress Maria Anna and many others.
Day 14 Day 14: Istria Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Istria Tour

Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the island and it is the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean. To fell the true Istrian spirit, visit one of Istrian agritourism farm for local tasting. Continue to Porec, one of most popular holiday destinations in Istria. A stroll through town and its narrow streets, will mesmerize you. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy free time by the sea.
Day 15 Day 15: Predjama Castle - Postojna Cave - Julian Alps
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Predjama Castle - Postojna Cave - Julian Alps

Saying goodbye to seaside, your adventure will continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst underworld. Your fist stops - 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 – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. Lunch and in the afternoon continue to Julian Alps region and enjoy your free time in pristine nature.
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 “pletna”. Later on, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia – 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. Lunch and 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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Itinerary of your trip Explore Austria, Italy, Slovenia & Croatia

Day 1: Arrival In Vienna

Day 2: Vienna

Day 3: Melk - Linz - Salzburg

Day 4: Salzburg

Day 5: Swarowski Saltmine - Innsbruck

Day 6: Bolzan - Garda Lake

Day 7: Garda Lake

Day 8: Verona - Venice

Day 9: Venice

Day 10: Venice – Trieste - Ljubljana

Day 11: Ljubljana

Day 12: Zagreb

Day 13: Plitvice - Opatija

Day 14: Istria Tour

Day 15: Predjama Castle - Postojna Cave - Julian Alps

Day 16: Bled And Bohinj

Day 17: Departure From Ljubljana

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