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Country Roads of Dalmatia and Adriatic Riviera
15 Days starting from $3,125

Countries Visited:
Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary

 

Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Country Roads Tours
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: E961
   
 
About This Tour


Highlights include the breathtaking Dalmatian coast, the contrast between the capital cities of Vienna and Budapest and the magnificent setting of Dubrovnik - rapidly becoming the capital of the Dalmatian Riviera.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorLuxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 15

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner with gypsy music in Budapest (HD)
  • 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 5 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

15 Days ~ Austria ~ Hungary ~ Croatia ~ Slovenia

Country Roads of Dalmatia

Tour Pace
A well balanced tour with an exceptional three-night stay in Cavtat, near Dubrovnik, and two nights in Budapest, Zagreb and Ljubljana. Scenic driving days with frequent stops for refreshment and photos.

DAY 1 – FRI – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Vienna.

DAY 2 – SAT – VIENNA AT LEISURE
On arrival at Vienna Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel. Later, meet your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Danube City.

DAY 3 – SUN – VIENNA – BUDAPEST
Take a leisurely drive through farming country to the Hungarian border. Pass the eagle, overlooking the town of Tatabanya, before arriving in Budapest. Enjoy a panoramic view across the Danube from the lofty Citadel atop Gellert Hill, then marvel at the murals in Matthias Church beside the Fisherman’s Bastion. View the Royal Palace of Buda, then cross the Danube to the Pest district to visit Heroes’ Square and drive along Andrassy Boulevard. As night falls, enjoy a Highlight Dinner with traditional Gypsy entertainment.
Hotel: Hilton West End. (BB,HD)

DAY 4 – MON – BUDAPEST AT LEISURE
The day is totally set aside for you to explore this fascinating city on your own or perhaps shop for bargains in fine porcelain and colorful embroideries. Or you might like to take an optional excursion to explore the secrets of Szentendre, the charming baroque town famous for its artists colony. (BB)

DAY 5 – TUE – BUDAPEST – ZAGREB
Take an enchanting drive alongside tranquil Lake Balaton. Stop to admire the abbey of Tihany, perched on a peninsula reaching out into the lake, then cross farmland to the Croatian border and the capital of Zagreb. A guided tour takes you to Roosevelt Square, Ban Josip Jelacic Square and the cathedral. Walk through the medieval core of the Upper Town to see the Croatian Parliament, Stone Gate, St Mark’s Church and the ancient Gric Tower.
Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – WED – ZAGREB
Spend the day at leisure exploring the Croatian capital. Zagreb is renowned for its shopping, or perhaps you prefer to take an excursion to the Zagorje region to learn about local culture and traditions. (BB)

DAY 7 – THU – ZAGREB – SPLIT
Head south to the Adriatic coast towards Split, visiting the ancient Roman port of Salona. Admire the 2nd century Amphitheatre, Roman Baths and Necropolis. More than 1700 years ago in the historic port city of Split, the Roman Emperor, Diocletian, built his palace. Today those very buildings make up the heart of the Old Town, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. On a guided walking tour, explore the labyrinth of streets built within and without the walls of Diocletian’s Palace, unique because it is still lived in.
Hotel: Atrium. (BB)

DAY 8 – FRI – SPLIT – DUBROVNIK
Spend the morning exploring Split’s Old Town on your own before travelling on to Dubrovnik and your resort hotel, which is beautifully situated alongside the crystal clear Adriatic Sea and pine fresh forest.
Hotel: Ariston. (BB,D)

DAY 9 – SAT – DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING
If the Dalmatian Coast is the zenith of the Mediterranean, then Dubrovnik is the jewel in the crown! A guided sightseeing tour in the Old Town explores the stone-paved streets inside the 16th century bastions. See Onofrio’s fountain and the Rector’s Palace and the city walls, as well as the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

DAY 10 – SUN – DUBROVNIK AT LEISURE
The day is completely free to follow the advice of George Bernard Shaw: “Those who seek Paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.” Shop for handicrafts in the bazaar, sample local fish delicacies or just relax by the pool. (BB)

DAY 11 – MON – DUBROVNIK – PLITVICE
A magnificent drive takes you along the Dalmatian coast – a symphony of sparkling deep blue sea, studded with rocky islands. Visit Trogir, founded by the Greeks in 400BC, and admire its Romanesque cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace. Head inland to one of Europe’s finest natural wonders, Plitvice National Park.
Hotel: Jezero. (BB,D)

DAY 12 – TUE – PLITVICE – LJUBLJANA
Cruise the crystal blue-green beauty of the Plitvice Lakes; a scenic wonderland of 16 interconnecting lakes flanked by waterfalls and primeval forest. Visit Korana Canyon to see the 230 foot high falls and Tomicevo Pogledalo for spectacular panoramic views over the park. In the afternoon, drive through the unique region of Lika, crossing into Slovenia and reaching the capital, Ljubljana, your home for two nights.
Hotel: Lev. (BB,D)

DAY 13 – WED – LJUBLJANA SIGHTSEEING
A local guide shows you the Baroque elegance of the ‘White City’. Its medieval castle sits atop a hill as an ancient guardian; the City Hall and Cathedral of St Nicholas testify to its historical importance; and the Triple Bridge spans the river Ljubjanica, whose banks disappear under the colorful umbrellas of the riverside cafes and restaurants. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (BB,D)

DAY 14 – THU – LJUBLJANA – VIENNA
It’s only a short drive back across the Austrian border to the forested mountains of Styria. Pass by Graz, Austria’s second largest city and the birthplace of Arnold Schwarzenegger, to return to Vienna. Consider celebrating your final night on tour with a farewell dinner.
Hotel: NH Danube City. (BB)

DAY 15 – FRI – RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends with transfers to the airport. (BB)


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Hotels
The majority of the hotels are of modern design, ranging from the elegant Hilton West End in Budapest, to the luxurious interiors of the Ariston in Dubrovnik, scenically located overlooking the sea, and the Atrium in the centre of Split.

Fellow Passengers
This tour appeals particularly to the seasoned traveler who wants to explore the lesser known regions of Eastern Europe, as well as those passengers who want to trace their ancestry in this beautiful region.

Highlights
Highlights include the breathtaking Dalmatian coast, the contrast between the capital cities of Vienna and Budapest and the magnificent setting of Dubrovnik – rapidly becoming the capital of the Dalmatian Riviera.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • Views of Budapest from Gellert Hill and visit Matthias Church & Heroes’ Square
  • Scenic drive along Lake Balaton to the picturesque abbey of Tihany
  • See Zagreb’s Ban Josip Jelacic Square & Cathedral and tour the Upper Town
  • See the 2nd century Amphitheatre, Roman Baths and vast Necropolis in Salona
  • Explore Split’s historical buildings built within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace
  • See Onofrio’s Fountain, Rector’s Palace and the awesome city walls of Dubrovnik
  • Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries in Dubrovnik Old Town
  • See the Cipiko Palace & Romanesque Cathedral in Trogir
  • See the medieval castle in LjubljanaSee Ljubljana’s City Hall, the Triple Bridge & Cathedral of St Nicholas
  • Scenic drives – Lake Balaton and Dalmatian Coast

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tours in Budapest, Zagreb, Salona, Split, Dubrovnik & Ljubljana
  • Orientation tours in Trogir

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorLuxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 15

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner with gypsy music in Budapest (HD)
  • 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 5 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

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Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

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SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

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SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

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