Treasures of Eastern Europe
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.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Croatia
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Day 2: Dubrovnik
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Day 3: Dubrovnik
Take a walking tour of the ancient city walls
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik
Enjoy a cable car ride
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Day 4: Dubrovnik | Mostar | Split
Travel to Split via Mostar
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
Take a guided tour of Mostar
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Day 5: Split
Take a guided tour of Split
Visit the Diocletian Palace
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Day 6: Split | Lake Plitvice Area
Travel to Plitvice
Explore Plitvice National Park
Enjoy a Croatian farm dinner
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Day 7: Lake Plitvice Area | Ljubljana
Travel via the Postojna Caves to Ljubljana
Visit the Postojna Caves
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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
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Ljubljana | Tihany | Budapest
Travel via Lake Balaton and board a ferry to Tihany before continuing to Budapest
Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton
Enjoy free time for lunch in Tihany
Visit the Tihany Abbey
Visit Memento Park
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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 ChurchEnjoy exploration time in Budapest
Visit the Budapest Baths
Enjoy a boat ride on the Danube River
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Croatia
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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
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Day 4: Dubrovnik | Mostar | Split
Travel to Split via Mostar
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
Take a guided tour of Mostar
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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
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Day 7: Lake Plitvice Area | Ljubljana
Travel via the Postojna Caves to Ljubljana
Visit the Postojna Caves
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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
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Ljubljana | Tihany | Budapest
Travel via Lake Balaton and board a ferry to Tihany before continuing to Budapest
Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton
Enjoy free time for lunch in Tihany
Visit the Tihany Abbey
Visit Memento Park
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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 ChurchEnjoy exploration time in Budapest
Visit the Budapest Baths
Enjoy a boat ride on the Danube River
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (4 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 3 walking tours (4 with extension)
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Entrances
Memento Park; Matthias Church; Danube Evening Cruise; Tihany Abbey; Funicular to Ljubljana Castle; Postojna Cave; Plitvice Lake National Park; Diocletian Palace; with extension: Mostar Ottoman Mosque; Turkish House
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.