Budapest to Rome

Thriving capital cities and quaint seaside villages, hidden mountain hamlets and an Old Town set on the water – Eastern Europe flaunts a pretty impressive display of attractions. Discover the highlights of this diverse region, plus a whole lot of its lesser-known spots, as you make your way down from Hungary through the Balkans and east over to Italy. Encounter the up-and-coming, once war-ravaged Sarajevo, fall in love with the walled city of medieval Dubrovnik, kick into adventure mode in Ljubljana and feast until your tastebuds are content in Venice, Cinque Terre, Florence and Rome. On this exciting 26-day adventure, you’ll get expert local guidance and a small group of like-minded travellers for companions – what more could you need for an epic adventure?

Activities

• Novi Sad – Orientation Walk
• Sarajevo - Burek Snack in Bascarsija
• Mostar - Stari Most
• Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
• Dubrovnik – Elafiti Island Day Trip
• Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
• Zagreb – Dolac Market Lunch
• Zagreb - Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Venice - Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Venice – San Marco Square
• Venice - Cicchetti Snack Stop
• Cinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
• Florence - Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Rome – Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Rome – Trevi Fountain

Highlights

• Hit the historic hotspot of Dubrovnik (otherwise known as King’s Landing of Game of Thrones fame) along Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline, then explore the white sands of Elaphiti Islands on a day trip with loads of free time to swim, relax or wander.
• Admire the restored architecture of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kotor in Montenegro on a climb along the ancient city fortifications. Then, discover the glittering Bay of Kotor in your free time.
• Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park – a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site – marvelling at luminous lakes and azure waterfalls that look like they’ve been sketched by an artist.
• Journey to romantic Venice – like no other city in the world. Fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands, and endless historic attractions and maybe hop on a gondola if you want to explore the city from a different perspective.
• Explore Cinque Terre's rocky coastal pathways, calling into the sleepy pastel villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore or Vernazza. Then enjoy a full day to explore this picturesque spot at your own pace.