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Day 1: ARRIVE BUDAPEST
Welcome to Hungary!
On arrival at Budapest Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Budapest has something for everyone – from dramatic history and flamboyant architecture to healing thermal waters and a nightlife that is unrivalled in Eastern and Central Europe.
Overnight stay in BUDAPEST
Meal: -
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Day 2: BUDAPEST | CITY TOUR OF BUDAPEST | SZECHENYI THERMAL SPA ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
In the morning enjoy a City Tour of Budapest with Danube River Cruise
Discover all the most important sights in Budapest with your tour guide during the city tour. Let us show you the main attractions on both sides of the River Danube. Walk around the Castle District, enjoy the view from the Citadel and see the top attractions of Pest.
After the city tour enjoy a 1-hour river cruise on the Danube and see the sites of Budapest from a different perspective.
Spend the evening exploring the city on your own. We suggest you take an optional tour of Szechenyi Thermal Spa. Immerse yourself in the thermal baths located in the heart of Budapest and take part in a Hungarian tradition dating back over a century.
Overnight stay in BUDAPEST
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 3: BUDAPEST | DAY FREE | SZENTENDRE ARTISTS' VILLAGE TOUR (OPTIONAL)
The day is at leisure to explore the city on your own, or we recommend you to take an exciting optional tour and explore the Szentendre Artists' Village.
Visit Szentendre a small baroque city built on medieval ruins, located at the gate of the Danube Bend. The town is considered to be the Artist's Village or the Painters' Town. Walk around the historical centre and take a look at the cobblestoned narrow streets, baroque houses and churches. Taste the Hungarian speciality, "lángos"(fried Hungarian flat bread). Later, enjoy a one-hour boat tour from Szentendre back to Budapest.
Overnight stay in BUDAPEST
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 4: BUDAPEST – LJUBLJANA (425KMS –5 HRS) | WALKING TOUR OF LJUBLJANA
Today, continue your journey to Ljubljana.
Ljubljana is one of the smallest European capitals. It’s never crowded – but also never boring. 50,000 university students give it its youthful appeal and a cultural hub of Slovenia, it has a lot to offer to locals and visitors alike.
This evening, enjoy a guided walking tour of Ljubljana with Funicular ride.
Ljubljana is a very nice small green metropolis. Its historical city centre, the river Ljubljanica, the castle above the city, the open market etc. are few of the major attractions to explore. The walking tour starts from the square in front of the Town Hall. On this tour walk through all major attraction of the city and its historical centre.
Later take the funicular to reach the Ljubljana castle and enjoy magnificent views of the city. (Castle entrance is not included).
Overnight stay in LJUBLJANA
Meal: - Breakfast
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Day 5: LJUBLJANA | VISIT LAKE BLED POSTOJNA & PREDJAMA
Discover the Best of Slovenia on a One Day Tour.
Start your tour with a visit to Lake Bled, the charming Alpine resort. Sit back and take in the fantastic views of Lake Bled and the tiny, tear-shaped Bled Island as you sail in the traditional Pletna boat to the island. Explore the little island and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding area.
Next, visit the Bled Castle, the oldest castle in Slovenia, perched on a sheer cliff high above Lake Bled. On a visit here, enjoy the spectacular view over the lake from the terrace and tour the museum.
Continue your journey to the Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world. Starting with a unique and adventurous ride with a special train, it is one of the most diverse cave systems in the world, with 21 km of passages, galleries and magnificent halls, The temperature in Postojna cave is constant 9º C.
End the tour with a visit to The Predjama Castle, perched high up in a vertical cliff. It is an interesting and romantic sight throughout the year: in the spring and summer its surroundings are abundant with blossoms and flowers, in the autumn it is clad in the colours of surrounding forests and is at its best in the winter when the surrounding area is covered in snow.
Overnight stay in LJUBLJANA
Meal: - Breakfast
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Day 6: LJUBLJANA – ZAGREB (141KMS -2HRS) | GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF ZAGREB
This morning checkout and proceed to Zagreb.
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is known for its diverse economy, historical museums, cultural events, sporting and a governmental hub. It has many fine sights, plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars and lots of entertainment, making it an excellent starting point to explore Croatia.
Explore main spots on your guided walking tour of Zagreb with a scenic funicular ride.
Feel the pulse of the city and embrace all the charm Zagreb has to offer. Get acquainted with the past and the present that will show you the hidden gems of the Croatian capital. Discover Lower and Upper Town and experience the true stories that shaped Zagreb into the city it is today.
Later, you have opportunity to add in an optional activity like the Zagreb Eye Observation Deck.
Overnight stay in ZAGREB
Meal: - Breakfast
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Day 7: ZAGREB | PLITVICE DAY TRIP | (130KMS – 2HRS – ONEWAY)
Enjoy a full day excursion to Plitvice National Park.
Plitvice National Park is renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs. It is Croatia’s best-known national park and one of eight that is listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The ticket offers you full access to the park’s hiking trails and boardwalks, a ride on the park’s panoramic train, shuttle buses between the Upper and Lower Lakes, and an electric boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.
Overnight stay in ZAGREB
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Day 8: ZAGREB – VIENNA (380KMS – 4HRS)
This morning travel to Vienna and check into your hotel.
Vienna, Austria’s capital city, offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, and a very special Viennese charm.
Overnight stay in VIENNA
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 9: VIENNA | CITY TOUR WITH SCHONBRUNN PALACE
In the morning enjoy a City Tour of Vienna with entrance to the Schonbrunn Palace
Admire Vienna’s impressive sites on a panoramic tour. See all the main sights and attractions along the grand Ringstrasse. Enjoy a skip the line access to the Schonbrunn Palace, the magnificent summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty.
Spend the evening exploring the city on your own, we suggest you to take an optional tour of Entrance Tickets to Schonbrunn Palace Concerts. Listen to some of the most marvellous overtures, arias and duets from the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. "Le Nozze di Figaro", "Die Zauberflöte" and "Don Giovanni" to name a few. The orchestra is accompanied by two opera singers, a soprano and a baritone, and two ballet-dancers.
Overnight stay in VIENNA
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 10: DEPARTURE FROM VIENNA
Your trip concludes with a departure transfer to Vienna Airport. Thank you for visiting Eastern Europe! We hope you have enjoyed your vacation and wish you a safe journey back
END OF SERVICES
Meal: Breakfast
TOUR LOCATION
Hungary
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
We have carefully selected a range of preferred hotels in each city in four different categories, to ensure that you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay whilst travelling throughout Croatia.
Please find list of preferred hotels envisaged
We have designed holidays around different types of transportation to suit your individual budget.
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
DAY | ROUTE | SERVICES | DISTANCE |
1 | Arrive Budapest | Arrival transfer | |
2 | Budapest | City Tour of Budapest with Danube River Cruise | Szechenyi Thermal Spa Entrance Tickets (Optional) | |
3 | Budapest | Day free | Szentendre Artists' Village Tour (Optional) | |
4 | Budapest – Ljubljana | Walking Tour of Ljubljana with a Funicular ride | 425kms – 4.5hrs - Oneway |
5 | Ljubljana | Lake Bled, Postojna & Predjama Tour | |
6 | Ljubljana – Zagreb | Walking Tour of Zagreb | Zagreb Eye Observation Deck (Optional) | 150kms – 2hrs |
7 | Zagreb | Full day excursion to Plitvice National Park | 130kms – 2hrs - Oneway |
8 | Zagreb – Vienna | Drive to Vienna | 380kms – 4hrs - Oneway |
9 | Vienna | City Tour of Vienna with entrance to the Schonbrunn Palace | Entrance tickets for the Schonbrunn Palace Concerts (Optional) | |
10 | Depart Vienna | Departure Transfer |
HOTELS ENVISAGED |
TOURIST CLASS |
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STANDARD CLASS |
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SUPERIOR CLASS |
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DELUXE CLASS |
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- Accommodation is based on standard rooms unless otherwise stated.
- Seaview and lakeview rooms (if available) will incur a supplementary charge.
- If any of these properties are unavailable at the time of booking, accommodation of a similar grade will be provided and a surcharge may apply.
- If the accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is not available another hotel of the same grade will be offered.
TRAVEL STYLES |
SEAT IN COACH (SIC) |
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POINT TO POINT (PTP) |
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VEHICLE AT DISPOSAL (VAD) |
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BOOKING AND DEPOSIT |
All bookings must be made in writing. Your booking will be confirmed almost immediately in most cases. A deposit of EUR 250 nett per person must be received 7 days after confirmation latest, at which time an invoice will be issued showing deposit received. The balance is due 35 days prior to tour departure. If deposit is not received, the booking will be assumed cancelled. For late booking (less than 35 days prior to departure), full payment is required at the time of booking. |
BOOKING CONFIRMATION |
Upon receipt of the booking (filled in with all necessary information), we will send you our written confirmation. As per the written confirmation we guarantee all services as mentioned in our programme. |
TRAVELLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
Any disability requiring special attention must be reported at the time of booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate to the special needs of the disabled guest, However, we are not responsible for any denial of services by service providers. |
Hotels, restaurants, motor coaches, mini buses, vans are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off, transportation vehicles or other personal needs. Travellers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. |
ACCOMMODATIONS |
The hotels specified are based on local classifications, which vary from country to country. Hotels mentioned will be used, If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotel will be of similar standard. While every effort is made to reserve twin bedded rooms, it may happen that a hotel provide some double bedded instead or v.v. |
Our standard practise is double bed room will be allocated to couples. Triple share rooms are generally based on an extra rollaway bed, which is not always suitable for adults. Please note that standard policy is that hotel rooms are available for check-in after 1400hrs. A request for early check-in needs to be advised in advance (subject to availability). |
LOCAL HOLIDAYS |
During national holidays certain facilities (museums, restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping) may be limited or unavailable. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible. |
LUGGAGE |
Porterage is not included in the price. No responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to baggage or passenger’s belonging. |
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & VISA REQUIREMENTS | |
No responsibility is accepted for loss of or damage to travel documents or any of passenger’s belongings. Croatia (single entry) visa is required we suggest you to check with Consulate / Embassy for updated visa requirements. Securing visa is the responsibility of booking agent. | |
REFUNDS FOR UNUSED SERVICES | |
No refunds will be made for any unused services once travel arrangements have commenced. In case that guest cannot find the arrival transfer / driver at Dubrovnik or Zagreb Airports, they have to call emergency contact number in the travel documents. Any complaints while travelling should be made immediately to local representative, will try out utmost best to resolve any disputes. | |
CANCELLATION CHARGES | |
31 days or before | Full deposit |
30-25 Days | 35% of the Tour Price |
22-16 Days | 50% of the Tour Price |
15-0 Days | 100% of the Tour Price |
CHANGES TO ITINERARIES | |
If necessary for any reasons beyond our control, we reserve the right to amend or cancel any of the arrangements. | |