Treasures of Eastern Europe

9 or 11 days

Dubrovnik, Split, Lake Plitvice Area, Ljubljana, extension to Budapest | TEE

Previously hidden behind the Iron Curtain, Eastern Europe is a gem that you’re bound to recognize from some of your favorite movies and TV shows. In fact, the entire region is bursting with photogenic natural wonders and a varied history you can’t help but feel. Relax alongside pristine blue lakes, then enjoy countrysides filled with towering castles, impressive cave systems, and towns filled with terra-cotta Adriatic charm.

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Treasures of Eastern Europe tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Treasures of Eastern Europe tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Croatia

Day 2: Dubrovnik

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Dubrovnik

Take a walking tour of the ancient city walls

Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik

Enjoy a cable car ride

Day 4: Dubrovnik | Mostar | Split

Travel to Split via Mostar

Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque

Take a guided tour of Mostar

Day 5: Split

Take a guided tour of Split

Visit the Diocletian Palace

Enjoy free time in Split

Day 6: Split | Lake Plitvice Area

Travel to Plitvice

Explore Plitvice National Park

Enjoy a Croatian farm dinner

Day 7: Lake Plitvice Area | Ljubljana

Travel via the Postojna Caves to Ljubljana

Visit the Postojna Caves

Day 8: Ljubljana

Visit Ljubljana Castle

Take a guided tour of Ljubljana

Visit Bled Castle

Hike in the Bohinj Valley

Enjoy a traditional Slovenian dinner and cultural performance

Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

Day 9: Ljubljana | Tihany | Budapest

Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton

Enjoy free time for lunch in Tihany

Visit the Tihany Abbey

Visit Memento Park

Day 10: Budapest

Take a guided tour of Budapest

With your expert local guide you will see:

Heroes Square
Castle Hill
Gellért Hill

Visit Matthias Church

Enjoy exploration time in Budapest

Add this in-depth excursion:

Budapest baths

Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest of its kind in Europe. This sprawling spa surrounds you in romantic Neo-baroque architecture. Relax in the indoor thermal baths or venture to the outdoor swimming pool, where you can play chess with locals on oversized boards. Later, explore nearby Heroes’ Square and City Park’s Vajdahunyad Castle, which features replicas of famous Hungarian landmarks.

Enjoy a boat ride on the Danube River

Day 11: Depart for home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Airfare & transportation

Personalized Learning Support

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Continuous Support

Worldwide Presence

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