Pearls of Austria -Slovenia-Croatia (11Days/10Nights)
Day 1 – Arrival Airport Vienna
Arrival at Vienna Airport and transfer to your hotel. Time for relaxation.
Overnight in a hotel in Vienna (BB).
Day 2 – Vienna, Austria highlights
After breakfast we will visit one of the most important landmarks in Vienna – Schonbrunn Residence & Gardens (Unesco cultural heritage site). Time for lunch (optional) and in the afternoon we will visit the other highlights of Vienna, capital of the famous Habsburg Empire. On the tour we will see Parliament, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Heroes Square, St Michael Square, St. Stephen’s Cathedral The Sacher Hotel – famous for the Sacher Torte (Chocolate cake) and more.
Overnight in a hotel in Vienna (BB).
Day 3 – Vienna, Austria to Lake Bled, Slovenia
After breakfast we will drive to Belvedere Palace. You will be able to explore this beautiful baroque palace and to see the biggest Gustav Klimt collection of paintings.Time for lunch (optional). Afternoon drive to the beautiful Lake of Slovenia – Lake Bled.
Overnight in a hotel in Lake Bled (BB).
Day 4 – SLOVENIA – Lake Bled / Lake Bohinj
Breakfast at the hotel & transfer to Bled. Lake Bled fairytale sightseeing tour.
We will visit Bled castle which is located on the top of the cliff above the lake and from where you can enjoy stunning views over the entire lake, island and town of Bled. Later on we will use a special Pletna boat to take us to the only island in Slovenia or just stroll around the lake and enjoy
The beautiful scenery after that we will proceed to visit the breath-taking Vintgar gorge, where a wooden path will take along the rushing river Radovna through the picturesque gorge, which measures 1600m and ends with waterfall Šum. We will continue with 2 optional combinations:
– combination with Lake Bohinj sightseeing tour – Lake Bohinj is only 25 km from Lake Bled
– or Radovljica – it is only 5 km from Lake Bled
Overnight in a hotel in Ljubljana (BB).
Day 5 – SLOVENIA – Postojna Cave / Predjama Castle
After breakfast we will drive to Postojna cave, the biggest tourist attraction in Slovenia.
You will discover the underground world of Postojna Cave, the most popular karst cave in the world. Guided tour will consist of a ride by electrical train and followed by a walk through beautiful passages and chambers with spectacular drop stones, pillars, limestone curtains and other unforgettable forms.
We will continue to the idyllic village of Predjama where you will be amazed by our fairy tale medieval Predjama castle with a dramatic setting in the gaping mouth of a cavern halfway up a hillside.
Drive to Ljubljana.
Overnight in a hotel in Ljubljana (BB).
Day 6 – SLOVENIA, CROATIA – Ljubljana / Zagreb
After breakfast, check out the hotel and start the Ljubljana city walking tour.
We will explore the city center of Ljubljana – one of the smallest and most beautiful capitals in Europe. We will visit an old medieval castle above the city with a magnificent view and learn all about our famous architect Jože Plečnik who gave Ljubljana the spirit with his unique architecture style.
After the tour drive to Zagreb & check in the hotel.
Overnight in a hotel in Zagreb (BB).
Day 7 – CROATIA – Plitvice Lakes National Park / Split
After early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to The Plitvice Lakes National Park. One of the UNESCO’s most popular parks and one of the biggest pearls of Croatia sightseeing’s tours.
Later after the end of Lake Plitvice the tour proceeded to Split. On arrival check in to the hotel.
Overnight in a hotel in Split (BB).
Day 8 – CROATIA – Hvar Island, Blue cave & 5 islands tour
After breakfast proceed for a full day trip to Hvar Island, Blue cave & 5 other islands ( approx….10 hours long ).
Late afternoon return.
Overnight in a hotel in Split (BB).
Day 9 – CROATIA – Split / Dubrovnik
After breakfast Split city walking tour.
After the tour, we drove to Dubrovnik. Arrive in Dubrovnik and check in at the hotel.
Overnight in a hotel in Dubrovnik (BB).
Day 10 – CROATIA – Dubrovnik
After breakfast Dubrovnik city walking tour OR GAME OF THRONES DUBROVNIK TOUR. Both with optional cable car ride. The rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in a hotel in Dubrovnik (BB).
Day 11 – CROATIA – Dubrovnik
After breakfast check out the hotel.
Free at leisure or transfer to Dubrovnik airport ( depends on the flights).