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The Croatian
This romantic vacation takes you from Vienna, once the centre 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. 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.
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Package Inclusions
- Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable
- Local tour guide
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Accommodations and meals as described
- 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
Globus
The Globus family of brands is a world leader in escorted travel with more than 75 years of operation. Globus provides vacation packages that are wonderfully diverse. There are more than 180 vacations to choose from, in over 60 countries spanning the globe. Journeys by the Globus family of brands range from 5 to 30 days and are guided by the most experienced and engaging Tour Directors. All hotels are well-located and offer first-class accommodations.
- Day 1: Vienna, Austria: Arrive in Vienna. Time to rest or to explore the city, once the centre of the mighty Habsburg Empire. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
- Day 2: Vienna: Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with vistas of Prater Park 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. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral.
- Day 3: Vienna/Ljubljana, Slovenia: 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. Nicholas Cathedral.
- Day 4: Ljubljana: 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.
- Day 5: Ljubljana/Split, Croatia: 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.
- Day 6: Split/Bosnia-Herzegovina/Dubrovnik, Croatia: This morning, cross the Bosnia-Herzegovina border and admire stunning seascapes as you drive along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The World Heritage List includes over 800 properties with cultural and/or natural heritage of global significance.
- Day 7: Dubrovnik: 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. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
- Day 8: Dubrovnik: A full day on your own to just relax. You may wish to join an optional boat cruise.
- Day 9: Dubrovnik/Plitvice: Enjoy a pleasant drive north through the Croatian countryside to Plitvice for your overnight stay.
- Day 10: Plitvice/Zagreb: 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.
- Day 11: Zagreb: A whole day to explore the city on your own: wander through the main centre 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.
- Day 12: Zagreb/Budapest, Hungary: 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.
- Day 13: Budapest: 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.
- Day 14: Budapest: Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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