Insight > Country Roads of Dalmatia and Adriatic Riviera

Country Roads of Dalmatia and Adriatic Riviera
15 Days starting from $3,099

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 Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and 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

Tour Pace - A well balanced tour with an exceptional three-night stay in the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik, and two nights in Budapest, Zagreb and Ljubljana. Scenic driving days with frequent stops for refreshment and photos.

Fellow Passengers - This tour appeals particularly to the seasoned traveller 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.

DAY 1 – FRI – DEPART USA. Board your overnight flight.

DAY 2 – SAT – VIENNA AT LEISURE. Welcome to a tour that showcases one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! On arrival at Vienna Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink. Perhaps start your tour with a special concert.
Hotel: Arcotel Kaiserwasser.

DAY 3 – SUN – VIENNA – BUDAPEST. Take a leisurely drive through farmland to the Hungarian border. Pass the eagle, overlooking the town of Tatabanya, before arriving in Budapest. Enjoy a panoramic view across theDanube 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/Radisson SAS Beke.
(BB,HD)

DAY 4 – MON – BUDAPEST AT LEISURE. The day is totally set aside for you to explore this grand metropolis, once the second city of the Hapsburg Empire. Perhaps shop for bargains in fine porcelain and colourful 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 and hear about the excellent wines produced along the shores. Stop to admire theabbey 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 at your own pace. The Ilica is the traditional hub of Zagreb's renowned shopping scene, 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 relaxing or exploring Split’s Old Town at your own pace, before travelling on to Dubrovnik for three nights. Your resort hotel, is beautifully situated, surrounded by park, by the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Park.
(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, the Rector’s Palace as well as the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Walk along the impregnable city walls which are 25 meters at their highest and up to 6 meters thick! Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon 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 colourful umbrellas of the riverside cafes and restaurants. Spend the afternoon at leisure in this charming city or ask your Tour Director about optional excursions. (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. For your final night on tour, perhaps consider celebrating with your new found friends at a lively farewell dinner?
Hotel: NH Danube City.
(BB)

DAY 15 – FRI – RETURN TO USA. Sadly, your tour comes to an end today. Departure transfers arrive at Vienna Airport at 07:00 & 09:00. (BB)


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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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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.

Hotels -The majority of the hotels are of modern design such as; Budapest’s elegant Hilton West End, the Grand Hotel Park, close to Dubrovnik’s main beach, and the Atrium, a shimmering symphony of marble, steel and glass in the centre of Split.

Enjoy Your Fantastic Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • Tour the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a scenic wonderland of pristine lakes, waterfalls and forest

Personal Insights

  • Hear about the excellent wines produced along the shores of Central Europes’ largest Lake – Balaton

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • Views of Budapest from Gellert Hill and visit Matthias Church and Heroes’ Square
  • Scenic drive along Lake Balaton to the picturesque abbey of Tihany
  • See Zagreb’s Ban Josip Jelacic Square and 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 and Romanesque Cathedral in Trogir
  • See the medieval castle in Ljubljana
  • See Ljubljana’s City Hall, the Triple Bridge and Cathedral of St Nicholas
  • Scenic drives – Lake Balaton and Dalmatian Coast

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and 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)

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