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Highlights of Austria, Slovenia and Croatia

Operated by: Trafalgar

14 Days from $3,695 per person
APR - OCT 2023
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Countries Visited

Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro ...more Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro

Locations Visited

Vienna, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Zagreb ...more Vienna, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Zagreb
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Vienna

    Waltz your way through Vienna, the 'City of Music' – a fitting introduction to an unforgettable At Leisure journey through some of Europe's most enchanting landscapes. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of the city's dazzling sights.

    meals Welcome Reception
    hotel Renaissance Wien
  2. Day 2 Discover Imperial Vienna

    Soak up the elegance and style of this imperial capital. Your Local Specialist will share such iconic sights as the Opera House, Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the 13th-century Hofburg Palace, at the heart of Vienna. Explore the narrow lanes of ‘Am Hof' before spending time at leisure immersing yourself in the Kaffee culture of the city, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to nearby Bratislava. This evening, you could choose to indulge in Vienna's intoxicating musical scene, attending a classical music concert hosted in one of the city's halls, churches or palaces.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Renaissance Wien
  3. Day 3 Journey to Stunning Lake Bled and Ljubljana

    We journey south via the breath-taking Loibl Pass to Slovenia and the rustic natural retreat of Lake Bled, set against the backdrop of forests and mountains. Later, we travel to Ljubljana where we stay for two nights.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel One66
  4. Day 4 Ljubljana Sightseeing and At Leisure

    A Local Specialist will share some of the Ljubljana's most iconic sights, including the Cathedral, Three Bridges Square and Castle. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or consider joining an Optional Experience to visit the mystical Bled Island and admire Lake Bled’s crystal clear waters.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel One66
  5. Day 5 Venture to Plitvice Lakes Make Travel Matter

    Travel south across the Croatian border to the exquisite Plitvice Lakes National Park, where you will enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour along the wooden pathways suspended over mesmerising natural landscapes. As you absorb the irresistible beauty of as many as 16 upper and lower lakes and caves that are all magically connected by waterfalls, you’ll see first-hand why this is justifiably one of Croatia’s most beloved places and an important natural treasure that deserves to be preserved for generations to come.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Mirjana - Rastoke
  6. Day 6 Off to Split and Hvar Island Dive Into Culture

    Today, we travel to Croatia's sun-kissed Dalmatian coast to the city of Split. Here, we'll meet our Local Specialist and Dive Into Culture on a tour of the UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace, a veritable fortress built as the would-be retreat for the 4th-century Roman Emperor after which it is named. View the Cathedral and Baptistery of Split, once the Temple of Jupiter, before travelling to the glamorous island of Hvar for a relaxing three-night stay.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Amfora
  7. Day 7 Explore Beautiful Hvar Island Connect with Locals

    Set your watch to island time and enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour with a Local Specialist to Hvar's Old Town. See the 16th-century Cathedral and loggia built by famed Venetian architect, Sanmicheli. Explore the peace of a village where time has stood still and Connect With Locals over lunch cooked in a traditional style under an iron bell at our exclusive Be My Guest experience. Savour the heavenly flavours of locally produced ingredients against the backdrop of the vivid-blue Adriatic before returning to Hvar for an evening at leisure.

    meals Breakfast, Be My Guest
    hotel Amfora
  8. Day 8 Hvar Island Your Way

    Restore your spirit, relaxing in beautiful surrounds on this full free day to do as you wish. Explore the gorgeous rocky coastline on foot or join an Optional Experience taking in the island's sights and tastes, with a stop at one of Europe's oldest settlements, Stari Grad.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Amfora
  9. Day 9 Cross the Water to Dubrovnik

    Journey south along the picture-perfect Dalmatian coast, past seaside villages to the medieval city of Dubrovnik – its terracotta rooftops, fortified walls and white limestone façades almost tumble into the waters of the Adriatic.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Ariston
  10. Day 10 Uncover the Picturesque City

    Wander within the solid city walls on a Small Group Sightseeing tour. Your Local Specialist unveils the labyrinth of lanes and main sights of this medieval city. Admire the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, before spending time on your own, perhaps soaking up intoxicating seafood flavours at a seaside restaurant or enjoying the lively atmosphere of a local market. This evening, we enjoy a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.

    meals Breakfast, Regional Dinner
    hotel Ariston
  11. Day 11 Dubrovnik Your Way

    Spend the day on your terms exploring the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Tread in the footsteps of Lord Byron and George Bernard Shaw, who were intoxicated by the allure of Dubrovnik. Climb the medieval ramparts, imagining a time when Dubrovnik fought for its freedom against Ottoman attacks. Later, consider joining an Optional Experience to Montenegro to see the incredible Bay of Kotor.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Ariston
  12. Day 12 On to Colourful Zagreb

    We leave the splendour of Dubrovnik behind as we head north to the Croatian capital of Zagreb, our home for the next two nights. This evening we dine at our hotel.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Westin
  13. Day 13 Uncover Zagreb’s Treasures

    Join a Local Specialist this morning for an exploration of the Upper and Lower Towns of this traditional medieval city. See the majestic Cathedral, the Opera House and St. Mark's Church, with its colourfully tiled roof. The afternoon is yours to stroll through the Old Town, twirling your Šestine umbrella as you ramble along its hidden lanes, or consider an Optional Experience to Kumrovec in the countryside. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner celebration with our newfound friends and Travel Director.

    meals Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
    hotel Westin
  14. Day 14 Journey Home

    Our time together has come to an end. Bid your travel companions a fond farewell at the end of a memorable At Leisure holiday together. Find out more about available airport transfers at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

    meals Breakfast
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Price Includes

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry to the Island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea
  • Optional Experiences and free time

Dining Summary

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Be My Guest

  • Hvar: Explore the peace of a village where time has stood still and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch cooked in a traditional style under an iron bell using ingredients from the family's farm.

Dive Into Culture

  • Split: See the ancient fortress built in Split as a retirement residence for Roman Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century.

Iconic Experience

  • Vienna: Bask in the unforgettable sights of Vienna.
  • Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
  • Lake Bled: Take the day to enjoy the forests and mountains of Lake Bled.
  • Ljubljana: Explore this elegant capital with your Local Specialist. See the castle City Hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas and Triple Bridge.
  • Hvar: Take a tour of the beautiful Island of Hvar with your Local Specialist.
  • Hvar: Discover the beauty of the Dalmatian Coast.
  • Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Specialist during a sightseeing walk in a small group. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and the medieval city walls.
  • Zagreb: Take in the scenic landscapes of Zagreb.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park: Admire the irresistible beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO-listed protected area and home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species.

Must-see Highlights

  • : Explore Vienna, Ljubljana, Plitvice National Park, Split, Hvar Island, Dubrovnik and Zagreb with a Local Specialist
  • : Visit Diocletian's Palace in Split
  • : View the Cathedral of Hvar Island
  • : See the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards of Vienna, the Castle of Ljubljana, the Old City of Dubrovnik and the Cathedral of Zagreb

Whats Included

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Ferry to the Island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea
  • : Optional Experiences and free time

Dates & Prices

Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a twin room. To request a personalized travel quote, click "Request Quote" and a Travel Specialist will send your custom quote including airfare if requested.

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Optional Add-Ons

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Vienna

Available on Day 2

Bratislava Discovery

Visit Bratislava, capital city of the Slovak Republic, stretching along both banks of the Danube River. We’ll enjoy a guided tour with our Local Specialist and discover the secrets of this beautiful baroque city; scene of Empress Maria Teresa’s coronation and setting for one of Mozart’s first concerts.
Adult Price: € 44

Available on Day 2

Viennese Concert

You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the interval. Please note: on occasion a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of sparkling wine.
Adult Price: € 59
Note: This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.,

Available on Day 2

Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment

Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of Europe’s most elegant cities.
Adult Price: € 63

Bled

Available on Day 3

Traditional Slovenian Village Experience

Come with us on a journey to Radovljica, a well-preserved medieval alpine village with houses dating from the 15th and 16th century. Enjoy a meal at a traditional Slovenian Inn, where you'll be entertained by local musicians and see the famous living gingerbread museum, where you can admire staff producing traditional red hearts.
Adult Price: € 59

Available on Day 4

Jewels of Slovenian Countryside and Lakes

Join our Local Specialist on a scenic drive through small mountain villages en route to Slovenia's largest glacial lake - Lake Bohinj. We'll stop waterside to admire the breathtaking views and quaint 13th century St John's Church, before returning to Bled for a traditional 'Pletna' boat ride across the famous lake surrounding the village. We'll learn Slovenian history and traditions, visit the church of St Mary's with its wishing bell and take in majestic views of the impeding castle.
Adult Price: € 59

Available on Day 4

Postojna Caves Experience

Deep beneath the Slovenian Karst lies a magnificent underground world of limestone caves. Shaped by nature over millions of years, this unique site is visited by thousands every year. During a 90-minute guided tour with your Local Specialist, you’ll travel by electric mini-train through a maze of mysterious corridors before exploring the vast limestone caverns by foot.
Adult Price: € 54

Hvar

Available on Day 8

Sights and Tastes of Hvar

Take a scenic drive to one of Europe's oldest settlements - Stari Grad, taking in views of the UNESCO World Heritage Stari Grad Plain. Our Local Specialist will give you an orientation of this water side village, before reaching Vrborska where you will meet the owners of a local wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by delicious prsut (dry smoked ham), cheese, homemade fish pate and fresh bread.
Adult Price: € 50

Dubrovnik

Available on Day 9

Dinner at the Olive Mill

A short drive outside Dubrovnik lies the quaint village of Orašac, where we'll visit an ancient olive oil mill to learn how olive oil was produced for centuries. Afterwards, we'll take a walk around the grounds, sample homemade grappa and enjoy a meal back at the olive mill.
Adult Price: € 59

Available on Day 9

Sunset Cruise And Dinner

Our sunset cruise takes us along the spectacular Dalmatian coast to one of the secluded bays where we'll enjoy a delicious local dinner with drinks. To complete the evening, we'll cruise outside the old city walls and explore the beautiful illuminated city of Dubrovnik, before returning by coach to our hotel.
Adult Price: € 62
Note: This optional is weather dependent and may not be available on all departures. On occasion the cruise may sail in the bay only and/or operate during the day with lunch.

Available on Day 10

Panoramic Cavtat

Journey along the coast for a relaxing trip to the picturesque village of Cavtat, arriving at the harbour on our own chartered boat. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with our Local Specialist in the quaint old town and take the opportunity to admire the yachts in the marina, visit the beach or walk up to the Racic Mausoleum.
Adult Price: € 35

Kotor

Available on Day 11

Montenegro Adventure

We drive south along the Adriatic coast into the country of Montenegro. A Local Specialist takes us on a panoramic boat trip of Our Lady of the Rocks island, which was constructed by local sailors in veneration of a holy relic discovery. Afterwards, we sail across the Bay of Kotor, past spectacular fjord-like scenery, to the fortified UNESCO town of Kotor. A guided walking tour unravels the city’s history and divulges the best places to enjoy delicious local cuisine and buy Montenegrin souvenirs in your free time.
Adult Price: € 63
Note: Please see the Visa Information section of this document.

Zagreb

Available on Day 13

Croatian Countryside Experience

A scenic drive out of Zagreb with our Local Specialist brings us to the Croatian village of Kumrovec, birthplace of the late President of Yugoslavia, Marshall Tito. You’ll see his former home and have time to explore the museum village. Later, share a meal of delicious regional specialities in a picturesque restaurant with magnificent views of the Croatian countryside.
Adult Price: € 65

Reviews
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Vacation
Independent Reviews
James Mcgee
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Service
flawless info and planning, and a great tour manager.
Vacation
quite well planned and informative
Teodozyj Kolasa
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Service
Excellent air travel connections. Fantastic group of people and great tour director Marisa. Good program although the reverse trip from Zagreb to Vienna would be more exciting. A very good driver, polite and a true gentleman. And weather, I don't know how much GET petitioned in heaven, was perfect.
Vacation
A little too expensive and without optional tours you couldn't experience the ethnic food. The food in hotels was the same as in USA.
Gary Mark
Friday, June 16, 2017
Service
Tour Director and driver were superb! -- 5 stars Hotel locations could have been a closer to city center in Vienna and Dubrovnik (4) Destinations and optional excursions very enjoyable (4.5 stars) -- great mix of city, history, and scenic venues.
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are so happy to see that you enjoyed your trip. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.


Friday, June 16, 2017
Vacation
see previous comment -- ......
Trusted Customer
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Service
Pleasant experience with Barbara Gardner. She was helpful and knowledgeable. This is the second trip we have planned with her.
Vacation
Itinerary was spectacular. Tour director, Marisa Lukovich was top notch. Give that girl a raise! Our driver was also excellent. I would recommend this trip to anyone. I would have liked hotel rooms with a view (not always on the back side) and the Westin in Zagreb was in need of updates and repair.
Trusted Customer
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Service
we felt cheated this is not the old GET we have been travelling with for years which I have been led to believe by my fellow companions on this trip does not exist any more - it is a name only - in the past I had one agent at the home office when I called now it is anybody - we travel UNIWORLD but I will call them directly and book with them only if they are still independant
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. While every trip and destination is unique, we strive to provide a consistent value and level of service. There is a lot of ground covered on this trip which means some long days driving. We apologize if we missed the mark for you. Grand European Travel
Monday, October 5, 2015
Vacation
it was all a drive by - too fast, too short at sites, too long on the bus too too much travel and too little site seeing - staff at hotels were very good and really tried to do their best - tour guides were fine except one in Slovenia - Gasper tried his very best but was hampered by pushing the sale of optional trips - I felt sorry for him
Trusted Customer
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Service
I have been on some dozen or so tours with GET. I have rated most of the tours with good marks, but increasingly we have been disappointed with the fact that GET depends on optional tours to provide a good coverage. I see that reflecting the profit motive of the company--advertising a tour that is semi-complete, unless many optional tours are taken.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our Optional Experiences are designed to complement our itineraries and offer our guests an element of flexibility to tailor their vacation to their own preferences. Some of our guests prefer to use this time to explore independently and at their own leisure or just relax. A full list of all Optional Experiences are included with our travel documents which are delivered 3-4 weeks prior to travel. Nonetheless we understand your concerns and we thank you for bring them to our attention. Grand European Travel-Guest Relations
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Vacation
The tour attempted to crowd too much into the schedule--by strongly promoting the optional tours. Some of those logically should have been part of the standard tour. If all the optional tours were taken, the schedule was much too busy and crowded out free time to explore new places/cities of interest. Most members of this tour were older/retired types who needed a bit slower pace--with even some additional consideration about restroom stops. The tour covered many regions of interest, but often with many steps to climb, making it a less-then-leisurely tour. Members with any walking handicaps were challenged. At times, members were at some risk because of the walking or boating adventures, particularly those at night. I was disappointed, too, that GET/Trafalgar cancelled and combined some tours to fill this one almost completely to the maximum. A group of 45 is too many for the optimum handling of the needs of the travelers. The Croatian coach driver was excellent. The Slovenian tour director seemed to be dedicated to doing a good job. Because of his cultural background, I expect I have to make some allowance there for what I consider inadequacies in the tour management.
Trusted Customer
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Service
Very knowledgeable and entertaining tour director - Nick Krohn
Vacation
Too little time to really see the cities, have lunch, relax, and do some shopping. Every day was very rushed. This was rated as a leisurely tour. It was not.
Trusted Customer
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Service
Another superb trip, & the Travel Director was excellent as well.
Vacation
Much more than we expected. The vacation was magnificent.
Trusted Customer
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Service
Tour and tour guide were excellent.
Vacation
It was even better than I expected.
Trusted Customer
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Service
We love GET but you really let us down on our May 2014! We were not aware of ANY changes until we reached Vienna! Instead of GET, we ended up with TRAFALGAR! We were extremely disappointed and did NOT book to travel with such a large group of people! Turns out there were many inconsistencies with our travel plans.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you for your feedback. We do indicate in our brochure that this tour is operated by our sister company. We also try to clearly note this on payment receipts and tour documents. I apologize if this was not made clear to you at the time you booked. Grand European Travel-Guest Relations
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Vacation
A beautiful trip! Breathtaking views of the Adriatic and inside of Croatia. Have recommended this trip to many friends. A larger number of people made it difficult to get daily tour guides to handle us. Some of our tours felt rushed accordingly.
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