16 Days, 15 Nights Austria – Slovenia – Croatia – Bosnia – Italy

Along the Ringstrasse we show you numerous grand buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts with its world famous art treasures of the Habsburgs and the Natural History Museum, the Cultural district, the Museums Quartier, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. We drive past the Belvedere Palace which houses the largest and latest Gustav Klimt collection in the world.

Arrive in the afternoon from Vienato Ljubljana. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of Ljubljana. The city of Ljubljana is famous for its diverse architecture, including legacies of the Roman. Baroque and Art Nouveau eras, but owes much of its grand style to native born architecture JozePlecnik, whose vision early in the 20th century transformed his provincial hometown into the capital of the Slovenian nation. We shall enter the old town to view the Opera House, Cathedral, National Museum and Castle. After a well-deserved dinner, we shall make our way to the hotel for our much-needed night’s rest.

This morning, morning, we shall travel along the coast to undoubtedly one of the highlights of this tour – A visit to the Postojna Caves. Your visit is comprised of a Train Ride, together with a walking tour, which allow you to see what are possibly Europe’s most extensive and best- preserved and best-known caves. Thereafterwe shall head towards the beautiful Lake Bled. Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a popular tourist destination for its magnificent view and beautiful scenery. Enjoy our time in Lake Bled before we make our return to Ljubljana.

This morning, we shall drive to Zagreb. Welcome to Zagreb – Capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. Upon arrival, we shall enjoy a guided tour of Croatia’s capital including Roosevelt Square, the beautiful facades of Ban Josip Jelacic Square and the medieval upper town, the Presidential Palace, Stone Gate and Pope’s Tower. After , enjoy a hearty dinner before we retire for the day.

This morning, we shall depart for Sarajevo – Capital and the largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and bisected by the Miljacka River. You will embark on a walking tour to explore this wonderful city which includes the War Tunnel – Tunnel of Hope and the enchanting Old Town (Bascarsija). After which, enjoy a hearty dinner before we retire for the night at the hotel.

This morning after breakfast, we begin the day with a drive towards Mostar where our lovely local guide shall show you the remains of the Turkish Quarter and the 16thCentury Old Bridge (Stari Most). Next, we shall continue onwards with a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley where we shall arrive at the best-preserved Croatian Medieval City as well as the Liveliest Town in Dalmatia – Dubrovnik – for our dinner as well as our overnight’s stay.

This morning after breakfast, we will enter into the old town which is traffic free. We’ll see the Rector’s Palace, the City Walls, Onofrio’s fountain and the Franciscan & Dominican Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik and its five bastions are sure to cast a spell on you.

This morning, we drive through the Dalmatian costal route from Dubrovnik to Split. Founded by the Emperor Diocletian in AD 305 when he built a palace for his retirement. We will enjoy an in depth sightseeing tour of this gracious city by the sea. We will visit Diocletian’s Palace – a well preserved fortress that was once encircled by 750 foot walls. Highlights include remains of the original palace and the Temple of Jupiter. Thereafter, continue to Zadar. Upon arrival, we shall have an orientation sightseeing tour of the beautiful Zadar City where it was formerly under Venetian Domination for centuries and after World War 1 belongs to the Republic of Croatia.

This morning after breakfast, we shall bid farewell to the lovely Zadar as we travel towards Croatia’s best-known national park – Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, we shall enjoy a scenic walk with a local guide through breath-taking scenery of this natural wonder. Its 16 coloured lakes, wooded hills, wooden paths and foot bridges, waterfalls, and cascades make it one of Europe’s most famous and well-loved national parks. Next, we travel along the coast to undoubtedly one of the most beautiful coastal city in Croatia – Opatija, which was the most chic seaside resort for the Austro- Hungarian elite during the days of the Austro- Hungarian Empire – as evidenced by the many handsome belle-époque villas that the period bequeathed. Although it lost a lot of its sheen during the Yugoslav period, the town has spruced itself up in the last decade and once again attracts a mainly mature crowd, drawn to its grand spa hotels, spectacular location and agreeable year-round climate.

After breakfast, via Rovinj. Rovinj is coastal Istria’s star attraction. It remains one of the last true Mediterranean fishing ports. Wooded hills and low-rise hotels surround the old town, which is webbed with steep cobbled streets and piazzas. Thereafter, Venice with a visit to the Veneto Designer Outlet (**If closed, it will be replaced with other itinerary**), it has a great range of designer labels and at discount prices up to 70%. Thereafter, retire for the day.

Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your departure flight to London.

Upon arrival at London Heathrow Airport, meet by local guide. Transfers to hotel for check-in.

Highlights : Tower of London , Big Ben, London Bridge, River Thames Cruise , Buckingham Palace (Open July-Sep. Photo stop only), Greenwich Park, Royal Observatory Greenwich, National Maritime Museum.

Highlights : Stonehenge, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey, Parliament House ( Photo stop ), Oxford Circus, King’s Cross.

Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Manila.