Crossroads of Europe

Welcome to the Balkans! Dive straight in with a grand Hungarian welcome in Budapest! Explore both the Buda and Pest sides of this beautiful, historic city; enjoy a sunset cruise down the Danube River; and get to experience traditional Hungarian music at a folk performance!

On the way to the capital of Belgrade, stop in Subotica - a city with a rich Austro-Hungarian legacy. Once in Belgrade – explore the fascinating city centre, and listen to interesting stories that have shaped this city over time.

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, is city with a diverse, multicultural history. For over four hundred years, mosques, synagogues, Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have stood side by side. Visit the last remaining steam train in Europe, Ciro, then relax and enjoy some traditional Bosnian folk music – “Sevdalinke”. We’ll make a stop the quaint Mostar – the majestic city of bridges and arches, where you’ll feel as though time has stood still.

Welcome to beautiful Croatia! Arriving in Dubrovnik, we can visit some of the many UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites Croatia it has to offer. Take a day to explore Montenegro - a land where the mountains descend almost directly into the sea, creating a surreal landscape. Wander the stunning Elaphiti Islands, an archipelago of 9 small islands of which we will visit 3. We will explore many of Croatia’s ancient cities, including Split, Trogir, Klis, Zadar, Plivitse and finally finishing off in Zagreb.

We’ll take a trip to Europe’s smallest country capital, the picturesque Ljubljana! Wander its’s many bridges in its historic centre, relax in one of its many riverside café’s and watch the world go by.

Vienna is truly an impressive, imperial city - explore the stunning Schonbrunn Palace, and other important architectural sites in Vienna’s historic centre. You’ll get to round off your trip participating in an apple strudel making lesson, and of course, tasting!