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From the spas of Budapest to Lake Bled with its castle and further on to Croatia - this itinerary takes you across 3 countries, with a special focus on Slovenia's lake area and the Dalmatian coast in Croatia.

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Overview

Budapest 3 nights
Bled 4 nights
Ljubljana 2 nights
Split 1 night
Hvar 3 nights
Dubrovnik 2 nights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1-4

Budapest

Budapest Travel guide

DAY 1

Welcome to Budapest!

Meet our representative at the arrivals hall at the airport. Transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel and at leisure.

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DAY 2

Guided private walking tour of Budapest

Our guide will pick you up at the reception desk of your hotel and take you for a private guided tour of Budapest. Visit Castle Hill, one of the undisputed must-see attractions in Budapest. This UNESCO World Heritage Site includes the 700-year-old Matthias Church, houses from the Middle Ages, and the Royal Palace, Fishermen’s Bastion. Stroll along the cobblestone streets between colourful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades. Crossing Margaret-Bridge (Margaret-Island), then get acquainted with busy Pest: the inner city of Pest passing by St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square, Opera, Central Market Hall and Váci Street, a pedestrian precinct and perhaps the most famous street in Budapest.

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DAY 3

Day at leisure

Free day to explore the city on your own. You can visit Dohány street Synagogue and Hungarian Jewish Museum, Great Central Market Hall, or you can take an inside walking tour of Parliament or walk to the top of Gellert Hill (with the Cave and Statue of Liberty) and below the hill to the Gellert Bath Palace Spa (book tickets in advance for Spa).

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DAY 4

To Bled via Balaton Lake

Stroll by the Balaton Lake, Hungarian sea. First stop at Tihany, probably one of the most unique towns along the shore of Balaton. The town of Tihany stands on the peak of a small hill, which provides beautiful views to Lake Balaton and the Inner Lake, a popular fishing spot. The best-known symbol of the town is the twin-towered Tihany Benedictine Abbey. The viewpoint next to this lovely white church is one of the best in the area. On the eastern side of the hill, you will find many charming restaurants offering tables with panoramic views, and wineries with tasty white wines from the Balaton region. Tihany is famous for its large fields of lavender, which are alive with bloom in the spring. There’s also a Lavender House Visitor Centre and of course a famous Paprika House.Continue to another fascinating spot – the Tapolca Caves that you can only navigate through by boat and is a strictly protected cave, which was discovered more than 100 years ago. All year round the temperature is about 18 °C in the cave. Balaton Lake is famous for its wine, plenty of spas which you can combine with sightseeing and cruising around by boat on Balaton Lake.From the Balaton area continue further to Slovenia to Bled, one of the pearls of Slovenian beauty. Check-in at the hotel and free evening to enjoy in relaxing mountain fresh air.

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DAY 4-8

Bled

Bled Travel guide

DAY 5

Bled Castle

After breakfast, enjoy the famous Bled and visit Bled Castle. The castle stands on a rock approximately 100 yards above the lake with wonderful views of the town, lake and surrounding countryside.After the castle visit, time to try worldwide known cream cake.Drive-by famous wooden pletna boat to the lake island with a church on in and ring the wish-bell.

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DAY 6

Day trip to Bohinj

First stop at the heart of Triglav National Park, Bohinj Lake. Ascend with cable car to the top of Mt. Vogel with stunning view to Bohinj region, Lake and highest Slovenian mountain.Afterwards, free time to relax by the lake. Additionally, you can do a 1,5-hour walk to the peak of Mt. Vogar and feel the mountains in real. On the top take a real Alpine lunch and enjoy a fascinating viewpoint in peace.Or, visit Savica Waterfall, a symbol of the Slovenian Nation.

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DAY 7

Day trip to Soča Valley

After breakfast, head to the world-famous Slovenian ski centre, Kranjska Gora. Passing the highest mountain pass and down to Soča Valley. On the way stop at some fabulous points while passing mountain pass.The “Emerald” Soča is a remarkably beautiful river valley. Sightseeing of Kobarid, a small but beautiful town boasting some of Slovenia’s finest restaurants and make a visit to a first-class museum of WWI.Continue with a visit to Bovec, a charming little place with lots of good restaurants, bars and places to stay and opportunities for adventure sports.

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DAY 8

To Ljubljana

Transfer to Ljubljana. Our guide will take you to the medieval Old Town with all the main attractions such as the Triple Bridge, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and more. When arriving in Dragon Bridge, we ascend to the top of the hill by cable car where mighty Ljubljana Castle stands for ideal views over the town.Rest of the day explore the medieval Old Town on the banks of the Ljubljanica River, visit the city’s bustling central market and discover boutique shops and charming restaurants.

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DAY 8-10

Ljubljana

DAY 9

Škocjan caves & Piran

In the morning drive to the Karst region and visit Škocjan caves. Due to their exceptional significance, the Škocjan Caves were entered on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites in 1986. International scientific circles have thus acknowledged the importance of the Caves as one of the natural treasures of planet Earth. Ranking among the most important caves in the world, the Škocjan Caves represent the most significant underground phenomena in both the Karst region and Slovenia.Private transfer further to Piran, a coastal Slovenian town. Sightseeing of picturesque medieval Piran, the pearl of the Slovenian Adriatic Sea, with strong Venetian influence and unusually open square to the sea. Here, we can visit the Maritime museum or ascend on the top of the hill where St. George’s cathedral overlooks Piran with one of the best panoramic views of all the Slovenian coast.

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DAY 10

Sightseeing of Plitvice Lakes

Sightseeing of Plitvice Lakes, the oldest and the biggest national park in Croatia, under UNESCO protection since 1979. You will stroll along the sixteen beautiful and crystal clear lakes with numerous cascades and waterfalls.Continue to Split. Free evening.

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DAY 10-11

Split

Split Travel guide

DAY 11

Guided tour of Hvar Old Town

In the morning head to Hvar with a catamaran.Meet our guide who will take you on a guided tour of Hvar Old Town, which is best known for its medieval buildings which are the legacy of four centuries of Venetian rule. The town is the site of the oldest municipal theatre in Europe which opened in 1612. Perched high on a hill overlooking the town, the gleaming white limestone walls of the medieval Spanjol Fortress afford breathtaking views for those that climb to their summit. (optional) You will also visit the Cathedral and the Arsenal followed by time at leisure to lunch and enjoy Hvar Town’s stone-paved harbourfront, the Venetian piazza and yacht harbour with views across the sparkling Adriatic Sea.

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DAY 11-14

Hvar

DAY 12

Day trip from Hvar to Vis island

Of all the Croatian islands, Vis is the most mysterious – even to locals. The furthest of the main central Dalmatian islands from the coast, Vis serving as a military base for the Yugoslav army, cut off from foreign visitors for 40 years. The isolation preserved the island from development and drove much of the population to move elsewhere in search of work. Vis’ lack of development has become its draw-card as a tourist destination. International and local travellers alike now flock to Vis, seeking authenticity, nature, gourmet delights and peace and quiet.Stop by the first cave – Green Cave and jump into the water and swim directly to the cave. Pay attention while swimming back out of the cave – you can observe the fantastic almost fluorescently intensive blue colour of the water while splashing the water. Continue to Blue Cave – stop at the cashier where you need to buy a ticket for a cave. When waiting for a small boat that will take you to the Blue Cave, take some pictures in the vicinity of boarding.

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DAY 13

Day for snorkelling

It's a day for snorkelling or any other activity.

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DAY 14


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Dubrovnik guided tour

Continue with Dubrovnik guided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik. The great George Bernard Shaw wrote: „Those who seek paradise on Earth must come to Dubrovnik” and he was like many others overjoyed by the beauty and rich history of this old town under the UNESCO protection. Its glorious walls, with their fortresses and bastions, offer a unique walk with a view of the magical Elafiti islands. Guided walking tour through historical streets and sightseeing of the city’s most renowned historic monuments. Each part of Dubrovnik can surprise you with some overwhelming experience. From the Onofrio fountain to the City bell tower, along its main street, Stradun, Dubrovnik’s famous street of limestone, polished by years of footfall and in many other small and quiet cobblestone streets, every step in this town will be an experience par excellence.

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DAY 14-16

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Travel guide

DAY 15

Day at leisure

Free day or choose among other activities (listed below).

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DAY 16

Departure day

Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Farewell, Croatia!

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