29 Days | Tour Central Europe on an adventure from Vienna to Dubrovnik
Travel from Vienna to Dubrovnik on a tour through Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia. Discover a region where the past continues to weave its spell through alpine towns and green valleys, and from medieval castles to sacred monasteries. Traversing nine countries, there is much to see and plenty of opportunity to experience the culture and the people of this enchanting pocket of Europe. Better yet, there's loads of flexibility for you to do it your own way.
Trip overview
- Start
- Vienna, Austria
- Finish
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Serbia, Montenegro
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 15
- Trip code
- AMSNC
- Soak up the royal history of Krakow's Wawel Castle and step back in time with a stroll through the city's medieval main square.
- Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic. Soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in Prague before stepping right into a fairytale in the World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov.
- Enjoy a scenic walk along the banks of the River Danube in Budapest. Threaded with bridges and hemmed in by castles and historic city buildings, Europe’s second longest river is also one of its most beautiful.
- Hike in the picturesque Tatra Mountains and traverse the steep slopes via funicular, gondola and electric steam train.
- Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards, before launching yourself into its animated nightlife.
- Sections of this trip will be travelled by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning, toilets, a snack bar (or vending machine) and power points. Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information.
- In some train stations and most of our accommodation there are no lifts or escalators. Please be aware that you will have to carry you own bags up and down stairs and on and off public transport. It is recommended you pack lightly. You can find some packing guidelines in the 'packing' section in the trip notes.
- Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
- Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
- This trip is designed to give you a fair amount of free time so you can explore each destination at your own pace. We will, however, take you on regular orientation walks, so you'll be on your feet quite a lot. While this may be tiring for some, it’s the best way to get your head around a place and to set yourself up for further discoveries.
- On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
26 breakfasts
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Bicycle, Metro, Taxi, Tram
Hotel (19 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights), Hostel (1 night), Pension (5 nights)
- Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
- Cesky Krumlov - guided tour
- Wroclaw - Orientation walk
- Swidnica - Church of Peace visit
- Oswiecim - Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum join in guided tour
- Tatranska Lomnica - Tatra Mountains Hike (not between Nov and Mar)
- Tatra Mountains - Hrebienok Funicular
- Tatra Mountains - Tatranska Lomnica Gondola
- Vukovar - Orientation Walk & Guided Hospital Visit
- Ilok - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
- Belgrade - City Tour with Local Guide
- Sarajevo - City Tour with Local Guide
- Mostar - Day Trip
- Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
- Durmitor National Park Hike
- Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites)
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Lower Gallery) - EUR15
- Vienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
- Vienna - Sisi Museum - EUR18
- Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
- Vienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
- Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
- Vienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum - EUR16
- Vienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
- Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
- Vienna - Vienna Boys Choir Concert - EUR70
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) - EUR26
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper Gallery) - EUR18
- Vienna - Food, Coffee & Market Tour Urban Adventure - EUR115
- Vienna Opera Guided Tour - EUR13
- Cesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour - CZK200
- Cesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK200
- Cesky Krumlov - Rafting or Canoe Trip (per person) - CZK1200
- Cesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour - CZK300
- Prague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
- Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
- Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
- Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
- Prague - Castle Visit - CZK350
- Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
- Prague - Bike Tour - CZK650
- Prague - The Dancing House - Free
- Prague - John Lennon Wall - Free
- Prague - Food by Foot Urban Adventure - EUR95
- Kutna Hora - Church of St Barbara - CZK160
- Kutna Hora - Sedlec Ossuary & Bone Church - CZK160
- Prague - Beer and Czech Tapas Tour Urban Adventure - EUR75
- Prague - Prague Discovery Urban Adventure - EUR74
- Kutna Hora - Day Trip (by public transport) - CZK250
- Prague - Prague Parks and Views Urban Adventure - EUR89
- Krakow - Rynek Underground Museum - PLN32
- Krakow - Cloth Hall 'Sukiennice' - Free
- Krakow - Schindler's Factory Museum Tour - PLN65
- Krakow - Galicia Jewish Museum - PLN20
- Krakow - History Museum - PLN28
- Krakow - St Mary's Basilica - PLN15
- Krakow - Walking Tour - PLN30
- Krakow - Wawel Royal Castle - PLN35
- Wieliczka - Salt Mines Tour - PLN230
- Tatranska Lomnica - Summer Luge - EUR3
- Tatranska Lomnica - Bike Rental - EUR10
- Tatranska Lomnica - Spa treatment in Grand Hotel Praha (from) - EUR20
- Tatranska Lomnica - Ski Museum - EUR3
- Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
- Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
- Budapest - Best Beers of Budapest Urban Adventures - EUR74
- Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF10000
- Budapest - Bites & Sights Food Tour Urban Adventure - EUR79
- Budapest - Central Market - Free
- Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
- Budapest - Buda Castle Explorer Urban Adventure - EUR55
- Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
- Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
- Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
- Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
- Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF9000
- Budapest - Danube Boat Trip - EUR15
- Osijek - Day Trip to Kopački Rit Nature Park, Belje Winery and Etno-Village Karanac (including lunch) - EUR100
- Osijek - Museum of Slavonia - EUR3
- Osijek - Archaeological Museum - EUR2
- Osijek - Bike Hire - EUR10
- Novi Sad - Petrovaradin Fortress - Free
- Novi Sad - Museum of Vojvodina - RSD200
- Novi Sad - City Museum - RSD500
- Novi Sad - Synagogue - Free
- Belgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
- Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
- Belgrade - Sveti Sava Church - Free
- Belgrade - St. Mark's Church - Free
- Belgrade - Museum of Contemporary Art - Free
- Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
- Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD400
- Belgrade - House of Flowers - RSD400
- Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret - BAM15
- Mostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
- Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - EUR5
- Sarajevo - Svrzo's House - BAM3
- Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
- Sarajevo - Gallery 11/07/95 - Free
- Sarajevo - City Hall & Old National Library - BAM10
- Sarajevo - Jewish Museum - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Ilidza Park and Springs - BAM15
- Sarajevo - Despica House - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Brusa Bezistan - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM10
- Sarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
- Kotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord - EUR40
- Kotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
- Kotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
- Kotor - Fortress - EUR3
- Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
- Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
- Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
- Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A Single Supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding Day 3&4 and Day 26&27. Availability is limited due to smaller properties we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information
2. As this is a combination of 2 trips, your leader and the composition of your group may change in Budapest.
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