Budapest to Rome

Budapest to Rome
Thriving capital cities and friendly seaside villages, hidden mountain hamlets and an Old Town set on the water – Eastern Europe flaunts a pretty impressive display of attractions. On this 26-day adventure, you’ll discover the highlights of this diverse region, plus a whole lot of lesser-known spots. Explore 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 on regional specialties in Venice, along the Cinque Terre, in Florence and in Rome. With expert local guidance and a small group of like-minded travellers, what more could you need for an epic journey across Europe?
Activities
Thriving capital cities and friendly seaside villages, hidden mountain hamlets and an Old Town set on the water – Eastern Europe flaunts a pretty impressive display of attractions. On this 26-day adventure, you’ll discover the highlights of this diverse region, plus a whole lot of lesser-known spots. Explore 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 on regional specialties in Venice, along the Cinque Terre, in Florence and in Rome. With expert local guidance and a small group of like-minded travellers, what more could you need for an epic journey across Europe?
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
- 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 – and see the lakes and waterfalls that look like they’ve been sketched by an artist.
- Hit the historic hotspot of Dubrovnik (of Game of Thrones fame) along Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline, then explore the white sands of the Elafiti Islands on a daytrip with loads of free time to swim, relax or wander.
- Journey to romantic Venice and fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands, and endless historic attractions – maybe even hop on a gondola and see the city from a different perspective.
- Explore Cinque Terre's rocky coastal pathways, calling into the sleepy pastel villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore or Vernazza. Enjoy a full day in this picturesque spot at your own pace.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- National Parks and Preserves
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Budapest | ||
2 | Novi Sad to Belgrade | ||
3 | Belgrade | ||
4 | Sarajevo | ||
5 | Sarajevo | ||
6 | Mostar | ||
7 | Kotor | ||
8 | Kotor | ||
9 | Dubrovnik | ||
10 | Dubrovnik | ||
11 | Dubrovnik | ||
12 | Split | ||
13 | Split | ||
14 | Plitvice Lakes National Park / Zagreb | ||
15 | Zagreb | ||
16 | Ljubljana | ||
17 | Ljubljana | ||
18 | Venice | ||
19 | Venice | ||
20 | Venice | ||
21 | La Spezia | ||
22 | Cinque Terre / La Spezia | ||
23 | Florence | ||
24 | Florence | ||
25 | Rome | ||
26 | Rome |