Arrival to Zagreb

Zagreb - Arrive in Zagreb in the evening. Make plans for a city tour tomorrow. Have dinner and go to sleep.

Zagreb city tour

Upper Town (Gornji Grad) - Begin exploring the city with a private walking tour of Zagreb’s city center and its Upper Town, the historic heart of Zagreb. Situated on the slopes of Medvednica Mountain along the Sava River, this 900-year-old city boasts a rich cultural life and is the largest city and the cultural, economic, cinematic, sporting, and governmental hub of the country. The oldest areas, Gradec and Kaptol, from which Zagreb originated, are among the most well-preserved and beautiful European city centers built in the Art Nouveau style. Although Zagreb may not have the big-city feel of Vienna or Budapest, its charming neighborhoods are undeniably captivating. Your private walking tour of Zagreb starts with a pleasant 10-minute walk to the central square, followed by a funicular ride to the Upper Town—one of the shortest funicular rides in the world—to visit St. Mark’s Church with its beautiful multi-colored roof decorated with Croatian historical coats of arms, Ban’s Court, and the Croatian Parliament on Mark’s Square. You will also see the neo-gothic cathedral, the lively Tkalciceva street, the popular green market ‘Dolac,’ and many other attractions.

Zrinjevac - Conclude your walking tour with a 30-minute panoramic tour through other parts of the historic city center in a fully electric replica of the legendary Ford Model T. This is a perfect way to step back in time and experience a few other historic corners of Zagreb in a very original and extraordinary way.

Ban Josip Jelacic Monument - End your sightseeing at Ban Josip Jelacic Square in the evening. Make plans for tomorrow’s departure to Belgrade. Head out for dinner.

Departure for Belgrade

Zagreb - Depart for Belgrade in the morning after breakfast. Lunch is planned in the town of Ilok, on the way to Serbia.

Belgrade - Arrive in Belgrade in the evening. Make plans for sightseeing tomorrow, have dinner, and go to sleep.

Belgrade city tour

St. Sava Temple - The Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade is one of the largest Orthodox churches in use in the world. It is located in the eastern part of Svetosavski Square, in the Belgrade municipality of Vracar. It was erected in one of the places where it is alleged that Sinan Pasha burned the bones of St. Sava in 1595, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Knez Mihailova - The main street in downtown Belgrade is full of branded shops, great restaurants, and street entertainers.

Skadarlija - Skadarlija is a famous bohemian district in Belgrade, with the first houses built in 1717, and its distinctive appearance dating back to the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. This part of the city is home to many cafes, which soon became the meeting place for the most famous names in Belgrade’s artistic and cultural milieu. Artists, actors, writers, and poets all contribute to the unbridled and vivid spirit of Skadarlija, which is often compared to the Plaka of Athens or the Montmartre of Paris.

Trg Republike - Republic Square is the central city square in Belgrade, Serbia. It is located in the municipality of Stari Grad and encompasses the area between “City Tavern,” “Jadran” cinema, the National Theater, and the Serbian Army House. The present square was formed after the demolition of the Stambol Gate (1866) and the erection of the National Theater building (1869). The Stambol Gate, built by the Austrians in the early 18th century, was located between (then unbuilt) monuments to Prince Mihail and the National Theater. Through it, the road to Istanbul (Istanbul) led, which gave it its name.

After the establishment of Serbian rule and the demolition of the Stambol Gate, the area of today’s Republic Square remained undeveloped for a long time. When the monument to Prince Michael was erected in December 1882, the gradual urban formation of this square began. On the site of today’s National Museum, a long ground-floor building was erected, which housed, among other things, the Dardaneli Tavern. The building was demolished in 1903 to make way for the Administration of Funds (the present building of the National Museum).

In the area of today’s Press House, until the Second World War, there were old ground-floor and one-story buildings with shops. Most of these buildings were demolished during the German bombing on April 6, 1941. After World War II, tram rails were removed, and a square was relocated, where, shortly after liberation, the tomb and monument to the soldiers of the Red Army who had been killed in the fight for the liberation of Belgrade in 1944 were erected.

Josip Broz Tito Mausoleum - The Flower House is a memorial building in Belgrade, Serbia, in the Dedinje area. It was built as a memorial grave for Marshal Josip Broz Tito, lifelong president of Yugoslavia and supreme military commander in World War II, and one of the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement. The building was guarded by special guard units, made up of professionals as well as conscripts. It was opened to visitors in 1982.

Avala Tower - Avala is a hill in Serbia, located 16.5 km south of Belgrade. It represents the northern end of the Sumadija beam, which runs from the Mine through the low Sumadija and represents the junction between the Sava and Danube basins. Avala is 511 meters high and rises about 200 m above the surrounding undulating terrain. The mineral avalite found on it was named after it.

Belgrade - Return to town after dinner on Avala Hill. Make plans for tomorrow’s departure after breakfast and go to sleep.

Departure for Budapest

Novi Sad - Depart for Budapest after breakfast. On the way to Hungary, we will stop in the city of Novi Sad. After a brief tour of the Petrovaradin Fortress, we will have lunch and then continue our journey to Budapest.

Petrovaradin Fortress - In the early 19th century, this was one of the largest and safest fortresses in Europe. It housed 4,000 soldiers and 800 cannons. During the revolutionary period of 1848/49 (the Viennese, Hungarian, and French Revolutions), the fort’s crew sided with the revolutionaries, unlike in Novi Sad where the army remained loyal to the Emperor. With 200 cannons, the crew bombed Novi Sad and destroyed 70 percent of the city. The devastation of World War I and World War II bypassed the Petrovaradin Fortress, despite its proximity to the borders. It retained its military purpose until 1951, after which it came under civil administration. Today, it covers an area of 112 hectares, making it the second-largest fortress in Europe, nicknamed the “Danube Gibraltar.” The Petrovaradin Fortress and its suburbs are now a major asset of Vojvodina tourism. In recent years, the music festival EXIT has been held here, attracting young people from all over Europe. It was declared a cultural monument of exceptional importance by the Republic of Serbia in 1991.

Budapest - Arrive in Budapest in the evening. Make plans for tomorrow, have dinner, and go to sleep.

Budapest city tour

Hungarian Parliament Building - One of the most beautiful buildings in the Hungarian capital is undoubtedly the parliament building. Modeled after the English Parliament building, it is not surprising that it is so impressive. The Hungarians call it Országház, and it is ranked third in the world by size among parliament buildings. The beautiful neo-Gothic style building is considered one of the finest examples of historicism. The architect of this monumental building was Imre Steindl, and construction began in 1885 and was completed in 1904. Interestingly, due to its symbolic significance, the unfinished building was opened as early as 1896, the one-thousandth anniversary of the arrival of the Hungarians in this area. The building is 96 meters high and about 270 meters long. This tallest building in Budapest is also notable for its construction materials, which include bihacite stone from a quarry near Bihac in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The building is located at Kossuth Lajos tér on the banks of the Danube and can be toured with a guide.

St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) - St. Stephen’s Basilica, a Catholic basilica in Budapest, is dedicated to the Hungarian king, Stephen I. Saint, whose relics are housed within. The Cathedral is the Diocese of Esztergom-Budapest and the third-largest church building in Hungary.

Heroes’ Square - Heroes’ Square is located in the sandy part of Budapest, in the Terezvaros district. The square itself is one of the most impressive open spaces in Budapest and is also the most popular and largest. It is located at the end of UNESCO-protected Andrássy Avenue, and the entrance to the City Park begins at the square.

Citadel - At the top of Gellért Hill stands the Citadel, built during the Habsburg Monarchy just after Hungary’s failed war for independence. One of the reasons for constructing the fort at this location was the ability to monitor developments in both Buda and Pest, should conflicts arise. Until 1897, the army was stationed in the Citadel, and it was used by the Soviets in 1956 to control the city during the Hungarian Revolution. Today, the Citadel houses a restaurant, a hotel, and a special museum. Right next to the Citadel is the splendid Liberation Monument, a 14-meter-high statue built in honor of the city’s liberation from the Nazis. Another place where you can enjoy a great view.

Budapest - In the evening, I propose a boat cruise on the Danube River where you can enjoy your dinner. After the cruise, return to your accommodation, make plans for tomorrow, and go to sleep.

Departure for Krakow

Bratislava - On the way to Krakow, we will stop briefly in the Slovakian capital. After a short tour of the city, I suggest having lunch and then continuing our journey to Poland.

Oświęcim - After stopping in Bratislava and having lunch, I suggest stopping to visit the largest Nazi camp during WWII. Auschwitz (the German Konzentrationslager Auschwitz-Birkenau) was the largest assembly and labor camp of the Third Reich. It was located in Poland, near the town of Oświęcim (Auschwitz), 50 km west of Krakow and 286 km from Warsaw. In September 1939, Oświęcim was annexed to Germany. The complex consisted of three main camps: Auschwitz I, the administrative center; Auschwitz II (Birkenau), the extermination camp; and Auschwitz III (Monowitz), the labor camp; along with 45 satellite camps. Camp commander Rudolf Höß testified at the Nuremberg trial that 3 million people were killed during his tenure. He later reduced that figure to about 1.1 million. In 1990, Dr. Franciszek Piper estimated that about 1.1 million people were killed, of whom about 90% were Jews from all over Europe. In 1994, the renowned French historian and expert on Auschwitz, Dr. Jean-Claude Pressac, claimed that 700,000 people had been killed in Auschwitz. Most were killed in gas chambers using Zyklon B, while others died from starvation, forced labor, lack of hygiene, executions, and medical experiments.

Krakow - Arrive in Krakow in the late evening. Make plans for tomorrow and go to sleep.

Krakow city tour

Krakow - While staying in Krakow, you will surely pass through the main square several times and marvel at its magnificence. Each side is 200 meters long, making an area of 40,000 square meters, richly framed by the most famous Polish buildings. It is called the Heart of the City and the Center of Life and bears witness to the rich history written in every corner. Public executions, royal ceremonies, celebrations of victories over wars and the Ottoman Empire, the largest uprising known as the “Polish Spring,” and during the Second World War and Nazi occupation, Hitler named this square after himself. A shocking event took place on the first day of spring in 1980, when retired baker and war veteran Walenty Badylak protested against WWII, tied himself to a well, and set himself on fire in front of citizens, so you can always see candles at the well. Apart from the buildings, the square is surrounded by the world’s most famous brands such as Hard Rock Cafe, Starbucks, the largest ZARA in the city, and a wealth of hospitality rarely seen. It was listed as the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, and in 2013 Lonely Planet declared it the most beautiful capital square in the world.

Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) - Renaissance-style arcade market with 13th-century foundations and a 19th-century Polish art museum.

Krakow - After dinner in town, make plans for tomorrow’s departure for Warsaw and go to sleep.

Departure for Warsaw

Warsaw - Arrive in Warsaw in the late evening. Have dinner, make plans for tomorrow, and go to sleep.

Warsaw city tour

Warsaw - Warsaw is a city in central Poland that has been the capital since 1596. It is also an important scientific, cultural, and political center. Warsaw is home to the parliament, the presidential palace, and the Polish government. In addition to being the largest city in Poland, Warsaw is also the center of the Masovian Voivodeship. Spend a full day sightseeing in the city until late at night.

Departure to the airport in Warsaw

Warsaw - After breakfast, pack your suitcase and head to the airport.

• Private transportation
• All costs accommodate for driver and tolls
• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Surcharges on fuel
• Parking fees

• The cost of tickets, accommodation for travelers and food for travelers is not included in the price