14 days · 9 countries
Croatian & Eastern Delights
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Ask about new datesDiscover the best of Croatia & the eastern delights of Europe. Explore 9 incredible European countries & their cultures, cities, and landmarks.
- Duration
- 14 Days / 13 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Munich
- Countries
- Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Czech Republic
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A brisk coach tour through nine countries, with multiple destinations most days, guided walking tours and some long drive days, balanced by three free days at Dubrovnik, Budapest and Prague
- Accommodation
- 13 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels along the route
- Meals
- 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners
- Group
- Group tour
- Guide
- Tour leader throughout, plus local guides in several cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Best late spring to early autumn: warm summers on the Adriatic coast, milder and more changeable weather inland, and cooler conditions around Munich and Vienna
Tour overview
This 14-day Croatian and Eastern Delights tour winds through famous cities, landscapes and landmarks. Begin in Munich, see Salzburg and Ljubljana before touring Croatia. Discover Dubrovnik's historic city walls and bask in the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore beautiful Budapest, Vienna, Belgrade and Prague the local way!
Highlights
- Discover Munich on an orientation tour
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
- Comfort stop in Salzburg
- Photo stop at Lake Bled, Slovenia
- Walking tour of Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik
- Visit medieval Balkan town of Mostar
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- Take a walking tour of Sarajevo
- Guided walking tour of Belgrade
- Visit a Hungarian horse farm
- See iconic sights on a driving tour of Budapest
- Visit Bratislava; Slovakia’s capital city
- Discover Vienna on a walking and driving tour
- Visit Mauthausen concentration camp
- Comfort stop in Český Krumlov
- Guided walking tour in Prague, Czech Republic
- Traditional dinner in Prague
- Explore Nuremberg on an orientation tour
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Munich
1 night · Day 1
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Salzburg
Day 2 · on the way
Lake Bled
Day 2 · on the way
Ljubljana
1 night · Day 2
B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
Plitvice Lakes
Day 3 · on the way
Split
1 night · Day 3
Hotel Batuda
Ston
Day 4 · on the way
Dubrovnik
2 nights · Days 4–5
Hotel Ivka, Dubrovnik
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Mostar
Day 6 · on the way
Sarajevo
1 night · Day 6
Ibis Styles Sarajevo
Belgrade
1 night · Day 7
Belgrade City Hotel
Budapest
2 nights · Days 8–9
ibis Styles Budapest Center
Bratislava
Day 10 · on the way
Vienna
1 night · Day 10
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Mauthausen
Day 11 · on the way
Český Krumlov
Day 11 · on the way
Prague
2 nights · Days 11–12
Hotel Duo
Nuremberg
Day 13 · on the way
Munich
1 night · Day 13
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Munich
Meals included: DinnerYour tour starts in Munich, where you meet your tour leader at the hotel in the morning. An orientation tour takes in the city centre, and you can join the day’s optional excursion with a local guide for a closer look at Munich’s main sights and a taste of Bavarian food. In the evening the group sits down to a three-course Bavarian dinner in one of the city’s historic restaurants.
Included
- Orientation tour of Munich with your tour leader: Karlsplatz and Marienplatz
- Traditional three-course Bavarian dinner at a historic restaurant in Munich
Optional extras
- Munich Food & City Tour · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Salzburg – Lake Bled – Ljubljana
Meals included: Breakfast
The first stop today is Salzburg, Austria, with striking architecture and cliffs rising in the distance that make the city feel like a fairy tale. Next comes a stop at Slovenia’s Lake Bled, before arriving in Ljubljana, where a walking tour introduces this gem of a city. Tonight brings the chance to sample traditional Slovenian cuisine on the optional Taste of Ljubljana excursion.
Included
- Stop in Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, with its UNESCO-listed old town
- Photo stop at Lake Bled in the Julian Alps
- Walking tour of Ljubljana’s old town with a local guide: Preseren Square, the riverfront and Dragon Bridge
Optional extras
- Taste of Ljubljana · AED 255 per person
- Travel
- Munich → Salzburg → Lake Bled → Ljubljana by coach
- Overnight
- Ljubljana
- Hotel
- B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Plitvice Lakes – Split Region
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Today brings some of Europe’s most picturesque natural landscapes, with a visit to the world-famous Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. You can stroll along the boardwalks and take in Croatia’s largest national park and its natural scenery. Later, the journey continues to Split, where a dinner at a local restaurant precedes the stay at the hotel.
Included
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, with its waterfalls and boardwalks
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Split on arrival
- Travel
- Ljubljana → Plitvice Lakes → Split by coach
- Overnight
- Split
- Hotel
- Hotel Batuda
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Split – Ston – Dubrovnik
Meals included: Breakfast
Split’s historic old town is covered by an orientation tour this morning. On the way to Dubrovnik, there is a stop in Ston, known for its town walls and oysters. On arrival in Dubrovnik, a guided tour follows with a local guide, and afterwards you can join the optional excursion for a sunset cruise and a local dinner.
Included
- Orientation tour of Split’s old town, including Diocletian’s Palace
- Stop in Ston, known for its town walls and oysters
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s old town with a local guide
Optional extras
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise & Dinner · AED 425 per person
- Travel
- Split → Ston → Dubrovnik by coach
- Overnight
- Dubrovnik
- Hotel
- Hotel Ivka, Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Dubrovnik: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastMore of Dubrovnik is there to explore today, and since most of the main attractions sit inside the old town’s city walls, the historic streets are easy to navigate. Alternatively, there is the optional excursion to Montenegro, a chance to see one of Europe’s lesser-visited places: Kotor, a UNESCO Heritage-listed town reached by driving through the countryside.
Included
- Free day in Dubrovnik to explore the old town at your own pace
Optional extras
- Montenegro Day Trip · AED 320 per person
- Overnight
- Dubrovnik
- Hotel
- Hotel Ivka, Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Sarajevo is today’s destination, with a stop on the way in the Balkan town of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is home to religious buildings and churches, with a mix of Roman, Greek, Croatian and Ottoman influences. On arrival in Sarajevo, the capital, a walking tour takes in the city. Later, there is a group dinner.
Included
- Free time in the medieval Balkan town of Mostar, including the Stari Most bridge
- Walking tour of Sarajevo with a local guide
- Group dinner in Sarajevo
- Travel
- Dubrovnik → Mostar → Sarajevo by coach, crossing into Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Overnight
- Sarajevo
- Hotel
- Ibis Styles Sarajevo
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Sarajevo – Belgrade
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerBelgrade, capital of Serbia, is next. A local guide leads a tour of the city, with highlights such as Kalemegdan park, Republic Square and Belgrade fortress along the way. The city’s many architectural contrasts set socialist blocks against more grandiose buildings. Afterwards, an included dinner is followed by free time to explore the city.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Belgrade: Knez Mihailova, Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress
- Group dinner in Belgrade
- Travel
- Sarajevo → Belgrade by coach, crossing into Serbia
- Overnight
- Belgrade
- Hotel
- Belgrade City Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Belgrade – Hungarian Horse Farm – Budapest
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinner
Today’s travel is to Hungary, with a stop at a traditional horse farm. On arrival, Hungary’s national dish, Goulash, a rich, hearty beef stew, is served for lunch. From there, Budapest follows. An evening driving tour takes in top sights such as the Parliament Building and St Stephen’s Basilica, and later, an included dinner is served at a local restaurant.
Included
- Lunch at a traditional Hungarian horse farm, with more than 100 horses, bison, sheep and donkeys
- Evening driving tour of Budapest, taking in the Parliament Building and St Stephen’s Basilica
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Budapest
- Travel
- Belgrade → Hungarian Horse Farm → Budapest by coach, crossing into Hungary
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9
Budapest: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThis free day is best spent joining the Budapest+ upgrade, which covers some of the sights that make Budapest famous, such as St Stephen’s Basilica and Central Market Hall, all included on an immersive guided tour. From there, the Széchenyi Baths offer a chance to experience the healing thermal waters. In the evening, the city at dusk is best seen with the optional evening cruise along the Danube.
Included
- Free day in Budapest to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Budapest+ · AED 340 per person
- Budapest Baths · AED 235 per person
- Danube Dinner Cruise · AED 320 per person
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Budapest – Bratislava – Vienna
Meals included: BreakfastLunch
Vienna’s grandeur awaits today. Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, offers an orientation tour and a traditional lunch along the way. On arrival in Vienna, a driving tour takes in the city’s cultural and historical character. A three-course dinner and concert at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery makes up this evening’s optional excursion.
Included
- Orientation tour and traditional lunch in Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital
- Driving tour of Vienna, taking in the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral
Optional extras
- Classical Vienna: Concert & Dinner · AED 555 per person
- Travel
- Budapest → Bratislava → Vienna by coach
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 11
Mauthausen – Český Krumlov – Prague
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Today’s drive crosses into the Czech Republic, with a visit along the way to the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, a stop that reflects on a dark chapter of Europe’s history. Afterwards, there is a comfort stop in the Czech town of Český Krumlov, before Prague is reached later today for a guided walking tour. For dinner, a local restaurant serves authentic Czech cuisine.
Included
- Visit to the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial
- Comfort stop in Český Krumlov, with its Renaissance and Baroque architecture
- Guided walking tour of Prague with a local guide: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
- Traditional Czech dinner at a local restaurant
- Travel
- Vienna → Mauthausen → Český Krumlov → Prague by coach
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 12
Prague: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastOn this free day, Prague is yours to explore at your own pace. Charles Bridge invites a stroll, or one of the city’s many museums is worth a visit. Alternatively, the optional Prague+ excursion visits Prague Castle and the Malá Strana neighbourhood, with a cruise along the Vltava River to finish. This evening, there is also the option to join the Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening, an immersive look at local culture.
Included
- Free day in Prague to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Prague+ · AED 280 per person
- Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 13
Nuremberg – Munich
Meals included: BreakfastOn the way back to Munich, there is a stop in Nuremberg. This Bavarian city is home to striking architecture, much of it painstakingly restored since WW2 bombings. The tour’s last night has the group back in Munich, and a farewell dinner is a good chance to get together with the friends you have made along the way.
Included
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg with your tour leader: Kaiserburg and Hauptmarkt
- Travel
- Prague → Nuremberg → Munich by coach
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 14
End of tour in Munich
Meals included: BreakfastAfter two weeks, seeing several eastern European countries and destinations across Croatia, the tour concludes today after breakfast, ahead of the onward journey home.
Included
- Tour ends after breakfast in Munich
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Included
- 13 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 6 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Munich Food & City Tour
A guided food walk through Munich with a local guide, taking in Marienplatz, the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the historic Hofbräuhaus, finishing with tastings of Bavarian and international treats at the Viktualienmarkt food market. €60. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 255 per person
Taste of Ljubljana
A sommelier-led tasting of four Slovenian wines at a bar in Ljubljana’s old town, followed by a three-course dinner of local dishes, including a hearty mushroom soup served in a bread bowl. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise & Dinner
A sunset cruise along the Dubrovnik coastline aboard a historic ship, taking in the city walls and the old town from the water, followed by a three-course dinner, with vegetarian options available, at a restaurant in the old town. €100, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 425 per person
Montenegro Day Trip
A day trip across the border to Montenegro, with a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed town of Kotor, a drive around the Bay of Kotor, a photo stop at Verige, then on to Perast for a visit to the Our Lady of the Rocks church. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 320 per person
Budapest+
A locally guided tour of Budapest, taking in the Central Market Hall, St Stephen’s Basilica, the Fisherman’s Bastion and the Shoes on the Danube memorial, finishing with lunch at a local restaurant. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Budapest Baths
A visit to the Széchenyi Baths in Budapest’s City Park, with its mineral-rich thermal pools and Neo-Baroque architecture, including transport to and from the hotel and fast-track entry. Bring a swimsuit. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 235 per person
Danube Dinner Cruise
A local guide leads a nighttime cruise on the Danube, taking in the Hungarian Parliament Building, then Buda Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Chain Bridge, with a welcome drink and a buffet of Hungarian dishes, vegetarian options included. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 320 per person
Classical Vienna: Concert & Dinner
A three-course Austrian dinner followed by an evening of Mozart and Strauss in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery, where Mozart once performed, with time at the interval to walk through the Orangery Gardens. €130, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 555 per person
Prague+
A guided tour of Prague Castle and the Mala Strana neighbourhood, followed by a cruise on the Vltava River with an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch of Czech dishes and one drink included. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 280 per person
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Unlimited drinks alongside a three-course Czech dinner, plus a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing, with vegetarian options available. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Passport & visas
Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and the Czech Republic are all in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers most of this tour. The route also crosses into Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, both outside Schengen, and the optional day trip to Montenegro from Dubrovnik leaves Schengen again, so you need a multiple-entry Schengen visa.
Apply to Croatia, where you spend the most nights (1 in Split, 2 in Dubrovnik). UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, plus the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa, applied for up to six months ahead. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave Schengen, and have been issued within the last ten years.
Many visa-required nationalities can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia on a valid, already-used multiple-entry Schengen visa, for a limited stay, though the conditions and day limits differ by country and passport.
Our visa team checks your passport against Croatia’s Schengen rules and against Bosnia and Herzegovina’s and Serbia’s entry rules, and handles the Schengen application: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Munich before the tour, and home after it, aren’t included.
Day 1 starts with check-in at the hotel in Munich from 10:00, where your tour leader meets the group. The tour ends on day 14, in Munich, after breakfast.
All travel between destinations is by coach, with no internal flights.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners are included: dinner on arrival in Munich, dinner in Split, dinner in Sarajevo, dinner in Belgrade, lunch and dinner in Budapest, lunch in Bratislava and dinner in Prague.
Other meals are left for you to arrange, giving you the choice of where to eat along the route.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
You will need euros for most of this tour: Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, Austria and, if you take the optional Montenegro day trip, Montenegro too. Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the convertible mark, Serbia uses the dinar, Hungary uses the forint and the Czech Republic uses the koruna.
Cards are widely accepted in the cities, though it is worth carrying some local cash for markets, cafes and smaller towns, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Conditions vary by season across this route, from the Bavarian Alps to the Adriatic coast and the plains of Hungary. Spring and autumn are mild, with cooler evenings. Summer is warm, and often hot on the Croatian coast and in the Balkans, while winter brings cold temperatures and snow further north, in Munich, Prague and Vienna.
Pack layers, comfortable shoes for the walking tours, and a rain jacket. Modest clothing, with shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches and other religious sites along the way.
Visiting Mauthausen
Day 11 includes a stop at the Mauthausen Memorial, on the site of a Nazi concentration camp from the Second World War. Many travellers find it a sombre, reflective visit.
Your tour leader can tell you more about it before you arrive.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked. For Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia, ask them what your passport needs.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Munich and back.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
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Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Groups usually have 35 to 45 people, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Croatian & Eastern Delights?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
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