Escorted Tours 2021

38 enchanting danube, alps & adriatic 17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS TRAVEL PUZZLE AUSTRIA, ITALY, SLOVENIA & STUNNING SLOVENIA DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIENNA Welcome to Austria and its historical capital, Vienna . Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour! DAY 2: VIENNA B You will start your day with a sightseeing tour of capital Vienna where you will visit Ringstrasse, circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of Vienna, Hofburg with famous Spanish riding school, Parliament, City Hall, Palace Urania and Karl’s Cathedral, famous Graben Street to the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. Of course, you will not miss even the visit of the famous Schöbrünn palace . Afternoon will be free at leisure for shopping or tasting of the famous Sacher cake in one of many coffee shops in the city center. 4 OPTIONAL: Cruise on Danube with dinner DAY 3: MELK – LINZ – SALZBURG B, L Leave the royal capital behind you and drive towards Salzburg . Your first stop will be famous Melk Monastery , Benedictine abbey which contains the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Continue to Linz, third biggest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria region. Lunch and walking tour of this constantly changing and developing city. Arrival to Salzbrug in late afternoon, check in and free time. DAY 4: SALZBURG B Begin with a guided tour of the city will include views of the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the Franciscan Church, Mozart Square and city locations of “The Sound of Music”: Mirabell Gardens and Nonnberg Abbey. Afternoon will be free for individual exploring and shopping. 4 OPTIONAL: Afternoon Hallein saltimine visit DAY 5: SWAROWSKI SALTMINE – INNSBRUCK B, L In the morning departure to Innsbruck, but before arriving there you will stop to visit the famous Crystal Museum Swarowski. Crystal Worlds was opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary of the company’s founding, when artist André Heller designed a unique and magical place. This beloved attraction has brought moments of wonder to over fifteen million visitors from all around the world. Overwhelmed and almost blinded from the shining crystals you will continue to the center of Innsbruck – the capital of Tyrolia to admire medieval buildings. You will take a look of the famous Golden Roof, St. Jacob’s cathedral and Hofburg imperial palace. Accommodation in hotel and free time. DAY 6: BOLZAN – GARDA LAKE B, L Leave Slovenia behind and drive to Italy and Dolomiti region. On your way you will pass also Austrian Alps, before entering famous Sud Tirol region. Pass by Merano and admire the typical Tirolese architecture. Stop in Bolzano, historical and medieval capital of Alto Adige region. Visit magnificent with gothic and romanic elements and stop for lunch. In the late afternoon accommodation in Garda lake area, free time and overnight. DAY 7: GARDA LAKE B Free time to enjoy by famous Garda lake riva. You can enjoy the lake beach or visit one of numerous entertainment parks nearby (Gardaland, Aquasplah, Zoo Safari…). 4 OPTIONAL: Gardaland, ZOO safari Milano shopping tour Cooking class DAY 8: VERONA – VENICE B Check out from hotel on Garda lake and drive to Adriatic. On your way you will stop in romantic Verona, a town of romantic story about Romeo and Juliet protected also by UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tour of the city will take you to the lovely square Piazza delle Erbe, Roman amphitheater, Jueliets’ house ana other historical sites. Some free time for lunch and exploring Verona on your own. Later on, drive to Venice area . Arrival in late afternoon, accommodation, free time. DAY 9: VENICE B Welcome to the most romantic city in the world, Venice. Embark the taxi boat and take a guided tour of the Venice city. Your tour will take you around St. Marco’s Square to see Basilica with famous mosaics and its bell tower, Astrological tower, the Doge’s palace - residence of Doges, cross the Rialto bridge and listen to the stories of famous Venetians. Free afternoon to enjoy city on yourself, find true souvenirs from Murano glass, and have a coffee on Str Marco’s square. In the evening return to hotel for overnight. 4 OPTIONAL: Gondola ride through Venice’s canals DAY 10: VENICE – TRIESTE - LJUBLJANA B, L Goodbye Venice and drive towards Slovenia. On the way, stop in Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, Trieste. Glorious Habsburgs made it “the little Vienna on the sea”, and in its characteristic mixture of languages, people and religions one easily senses its combined Central European and Mediterranean spirits. After guided tour of Piazza Unità and on to the monumental palazzi and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò on the Trieste Canal Grande (Grand Canal) and the center of the neighborhood built at the behest of Maria Theresa of Austria, lunch in traditional trattoria and drive to Ljubljana. Arrival in the late afternoon, accommodation and overnight. DAY 11: LJUBLJANA B Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana . Your guide will take you around and show you the most important attractions, such as Preseren’s square, Triple bridge, fish market, town hall andmany others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own. 4 OPTIONAL: Slovenian folklore dinner