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 exploration 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

Take a guided tour of Bled

Enjoy a traditional Slovenian dinner and cultural performance

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Ljubljana | Tihany | Budapest

Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton and board a ferry to Tihany

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

Visit the Budapest Baths

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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Your experience includes

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Airfare & transportation

Personalized Learning Support

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Continuous Support

Worldwide Presence

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