Europe Private Tour (AUA017) Austria Slovenia Croatia Private Tour (8 Days 7 Nights)

We will welcome you at Vienna Airport at the scheduled time. Take you on a tour of Vienna, the capital of Austria and city of music. In modern times, it has been voted the world's most liveable city thanks to its thoughtful urban planning, plentiful parks, arts, and comprehensive entertainment. Vienna is a classical city of art with clean, pleasant streets, where art blends seamlessly with modernity. Head to central Vienna to the courtyard of Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Kärntner Straße shopping street, lined with boutiques, stylish souvenirs, and luxury designer brands. Admire the Gothic-style Vienna City Hall (Rathaus), the Opera House, and the Parliament.

Afterward, travel to Hallstatt (289 km, travel time 3 hours 15 minutes). Renowned as one of the most beautiful lakeside towns in the world, Hallstatt is a charming small town situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut region—one of Austria's most historically important regions. What strikes travelers first is its quaint countryside charm and pristine fresh air, making it an ideal place to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the town embraced by the lake and towering mountains. Hallstatt was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.

Enjoy a scenic walk through Hallstatt, visit the church, and take photos at popular postcard spots. If you wish, visit the ancient salt mine (Salzwelten), over 7,000 years old, by riding a steep, high-speed funicular railway up the mountain to about 838 meters above sea level. Alternatively, take the cable car up to the 5 Fingers Viewpoint to admire spectacular natural vistas from high above.

hotel Overnight Obertraun, Austria · example hotel Hotel Haus Am See ***

Take you on a journey to Graz (177 km, travel time approx. 2 hours 15 minutes). Graz is located in southern Austria,

a city of history, culture, and contemporary art.

Visit Schlossberg (Castle Hill), home to the historic clock tower (Uhrturm), the city's iconic symbol. Explore the cannon bastions, ancient cistern, bell tower, statues, and more,

which recount the medieval history of the city to visitors. Not far from Schlossberg, admire the Mur River, where a New York architect designed a floating giant seashell featuring a cafe

and a performance arena. Walking a little further along the river, you will find the contemporary art museum (Kunsthaus).

Explore the Old Town, lined with shops and restaurants along both sides of the streets, which is also home to the City Hall (Rathaus). Visit the Styrian Armoury, the Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, and historic churches,

as well as the clock tower where carved wooden figures dressed in traditional attire emerge to dance to the melody. Visit Eggenberg Palace (Schloss Eggenberg), designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, standing majestically at the foot of the hill.

Next, travel to visit Lake Bled in Bled, Slovenia, covering a distance of 215 kilometers, taking about 2.5 hours.

We take you to visit Lake Bled, featuring a romantic church in the middle of the lake. It is Slovenia's most beautiful and famous warm-water lake.

Legend has it that in the 19th century, a sick man sought healing from the waters of Lake Bled and fully recovered, making Lake Bled world-famous.

We take you to visit Bled Castle, the oldest castle in Slovenia, and view Bled Island in the middle of the lake, home to the Church of the Assumption of Mary.

This Gothic-style church is a place where, according to tradition, if a couple marries here, the groom must carry the bride up 99 steps to the top and ring the Wishing Bell inside the church to make a wish.

hotel Overnight Bled, Slovenia · example hotel Hotel Krim ***

Today, we travel to Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, located 55 kilometers away. It is a compact city that has it all—mountains, rivers, streams, caves, bridges, forests, castles, and much more.

Visit the Dragon Bridge (Zmajski Most), featuring large winged dragons at each end, crossing the Ljubljanica River. Explore Prešeren Square and visit Ljubljana Castle, perched on a 376-meter-high hill. Originally a fortress that has stood the test of time for centuries, today it welcomes no fewer than 1 million visitors a year. The panoramic view of the entire city from the top is breathtaking, and you can ride the funicular railway up to enjoy it.

Afterward, take a stroll through the Town Square, home to St. Nicholas Cathedral, distinguished by its green dome and twin towers rising above the church roof.

Next, let's explore a cave over half a million years old! Depart from Ljubljana and travel 53 kilometers to visit Postojna Cave, the largest and most beautiful show cave in Europe, and the only cave in the world featuring an underground electric train for traveling inside. Admire the magnificent beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites. Not far away, visit Predjama Castle, located 10 kilometers from the cave. Over 800 years old, it is Europe's only surviving cave castle, built dramatically into a cave on a cliff face.

hotel Overnight Postojna, Slovenia · example hotel Hotel Jama ****

Depart for Pula, Croatia, covering a distance of 156 kilometers, taking about 2 hours. Visit the city's highlight, the Pula Arena by the Adriatic Sea, which is the sixth-largest and one of the best-preserved Roman arenas in the world, followed by a stroll through Pula's Old Town.

In the afternoon, travel to Opatija, located 62 kilometers away (about an hour and a bit drive), a scenic coastal town. See the Maiden with the Seagull statue, the symbol of the town.

Then, head to Rijeka to relax and prepare for visiting Croatia's renowned national park the next day.

hotel Overnight Rijeka, Croatia · example hotel Hotel Neboder ***

Today, we take you to admire the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, the largest and oldest national park in Croatia, known for its chain of terraced lakes. The park offers plenty of activities tailored to everyone's interests, including walking nature trails, admiring waterfalls, boating on the lakes, or hiking around all 16 lakes—though you must complete your visit within the day, as overnight stays inside the park are not permitted. Walk along the wooden footbridges surrounding the lakes and marvel at the beauty of the Great Waterfall.

Next, travel to Zadar, a distance of 118 kilometers, taking about 1.5 hours, to stay overnight. Enjoy free time to stroll around and explore the city of Zadar.

hotel Overnight Zadar, Croatia · example hotel Hotel Pinija ****

Today, we travel to the town of Sibenik (Sibenik), 88 kilometers away, taking about 1 hour. Sibenik is another UNESCO World Heritage city in Croatia, situated at the mouth of the Krka River on the Adriatic coast.

We take you to visit the Cathedral of St. James (Sibenik Cathedral), built in 1431, an exquisite masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic downtown area and enjoy its charming, authentic atmosphere.

Next, we continue to Trogir, a distance of 50 kilometers, which takes about 1 hour. The historic town of Trogir was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. Admire its ancient architecture and visit the limestone Kamerlengo Castle (Kamerlengo Fortress).

Then, we explore Split, located just 28 kilometers away. Visit Diocletian's Palace, which was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1979. The palace's main entrance is the Golden Gate, leading into the central hall that connects to the other chambers.

Admire the Temple of Jupiter, the Temple of Venus, and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius harmoniously situated together, and visit St. Duje Cathedral (St.Duje Cathedral) with its iconic bell tower that stands as the proud symbol of the city.

hotel Overnight Split, Croatia · example hotel Inn The Heart Of The Palace ***

Today, we travel to Neum in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Neum is a lively seaside resort town. Enjoy some free time for a relaxing walk around town.

Next, we continue to Dubrovnik, a distance of 65 kilometers, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Dubrovnik is an ancient walled city nicknamed the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” celebrated for its orderly town planning. We take you to explore Old Town Dubrovnik, surrounded by majestic ancient stone walls stretching 2 kilometers along the sea. This historic old town was also a famous filming location for the series Game of Thrones.

Walk through Pile Gate, featuring the statue of Saint Blaise, the city's patron saint. See the Large Onofrio's Fountain and visit The Cathedral Treasury (Dubrovnik Cathedral).

Admire the historic clock tower and immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance filled with charming shops, cafes, ice cream parlors, and souvenir boutiques.

hotel Overnight Dubrovnik, Croatia · example hotel Hotel Petka ***

No tour activities today. Early in the morning, we transfer you to Dubrovnik Airport 3 hours prior to departure for your safe flight back to Bangkok.