18 Apr 2027
Twin share
£4,350pp
Single from £5,520
Escorted tour
Eastern Capitals & Dalmatian Riviera: Vienna to Dubrovnik – 14 Days
Vienna, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Mostar, Sarajevo and Dubrovnik by coach with a tour director.
14 days
From £4,073
Tour overview
This 14-day escorted tour journeys from imperial Vienna through Slovenia and Croatia to the Dalmatian coast and the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ending in the walled city of Dubrovnik. You travel by comfortable coach with a tour director throughout and local experts in key places, and several days have a relaxed start. You stay thirteen nights in named hotels, including the Hilton Vienna Park, the Sheraton Zagreb, a hotel beside Plitvice Lakes, the Swissôtel Sarajevo and the Royal Ariston in Dubrovnik. Thirteen breakfasts and six dinners are included, from a welcome dinner in Vienna to a dine-around in Ljubljana, a home-hosted dinner in Sarajevo and a celebration dinner with local wines in Dubrovnik.
In Vienna a local expert leads you through Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. You cross into Slovenia to Maribor, the country's second city, then reach Ljubljana, where a local expert reveals the Baroque elegance of the capital, its castle and bridges. A morning in Slovenia, with the option of visiting Lake Bled, leads to two nights in Zagreb, Croatia's lively capital.
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Heading south, you explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Europe's great natural wonders, with its cascading turquoise lakes and waterfalls, choosing between two walking routes. On the coast you visit Trogir, a UNESCO-listed island town, and spend two nights in Split, whose old town is built within the walls of Diocletian's Roman palace.
Crossing into Bosnia and Herzegovina, you explore Mostar's cobbled old town and its famous Old Bridge with a local expert, then Sarajevo, where you visit the War Tunnels Museum, part of the secret tunnel that kept the besieged city alive, and share dinner in a local home. The final stop is Dubrovnik, explored with a local expert, with a free day to walk the walls or join an optional trip to Kotor.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to combine Central European capitals with the beauty of the Adriatic and the history of the Balkans, with every detail arranged.
Trip highlights
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Schönbrunn Palace (Day 2)
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Ljubljana with a dine-around (Day 4)
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Plitvice Lakes National Park (Day 7)
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Trogir and Split (Days 8–9)
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Mostar and Sarajevo (Days 10–11)
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Dubrovnik and a celebration dinner (Days 12–13)
Your route
11 stops from Vienna to Dubrovnik
- Vienna Days 1–2
- Maribor Day 3
- Ljubljana Days 3–4
- Zagreb Days 5–6
- Plitvice Lakes NP Day 7
- Ličko Petrovo Selo Day 7
- Trogir Day 8
- Split Days 8–9
- Mostar Day 10
- Sarajevo Days 10–11
- Dubrovnik Days 12–14
Why choose this tour
Capitals, lakes and coast in one journey, with Plitvice and Dubrovnik. Six dinners, including a home-hosted dinner in Sarajevo.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Croatia and the Balkans
- Couples and friends
- Travellers who prefer coach touring
- History and nature lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
14 days from Vienna, Austria to Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Day 1 · Vienna Welcome to Vienna
A welcome dinner with your tour director.
- Hotel
- Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna Vienna
Visit Schönbrunn Palace and explore Vienna.
- Hotel
- Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Maribor, Ljubljana Maribor to Ljubljana
Cross into Slovenia via Maribor.
- Hotel
- Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Ljubljana Ljubljana
A guided tour and a dine-around.
- Hotel
- Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Lake Bled, Zagreb To Zagreb
An optional Bled visit, then travel to Zagreb.
- Hotel
- Sheraton Zagreb or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Zagreb Zagreb at leisure
A free day to explore.
- Hotel
- Sheraton Zagreb or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Plitvice Lakes National Park Plitvice Lakes
Walk among the lakes and waterfalls.
- Hotel
- Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo, or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Trogir, Split Trogir to Split
Visit Trogir on the way to Split.
- Hotel
- President Solin or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Diocletian's Palace, Split Split
Explore Split and its Roman palace.
- Hotel
- President Solin or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Mostar, Sarajevo Mostar to Sarajevo
See Mostar's Old Bridge, then a home-hosted dinner.
- Hotel
- Swissôtel Sarajevo or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum Sarajevo
A guided tour of Sarajevo and the War Tunnels Museum.
- Hotel
- Swissôtel Sarajevo or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Dubrovnik Dubrovnik
Travel to Dubrovnik for a guided walk.
- Hotel
- Royal Ariston or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Dubrovnik, Kotor Dubrovnik at leisure
A free day, with optional Kotor, and a celebration dinner.
- Hotel
- Royal Ariston or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 14 · Dubrovnik Depart Dubrovnik
The tour ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Vienna (2 nights) Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Ljubljana (2 nights) Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar
- Zagreb (2 nights) Sheraton Zagreb or similar
- Plitvice (1 night) Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo, or similar
- Split (2 nights) President Solin or similar
- Sarajevo (2 nights) Swissôtel Sarajevo or similar
- Dubrovnik (2 nights) Royal Ariston or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 13 nights in hotels
- Meals 13 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Coach travel throughout
- Schönbrunn Palace, Ljubljana and Dubrovnik with local experts
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Trogir, Split and Mostar
- Sarajevo War Tunnels Museum and a home-hosted dinner
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights to Vienna and from Dubrovnik
- Optional excursions, such as Lake Bled and Kotor
- Meals not included 12 lunches and 7 dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group — coach groups can reach 40
- You want a beach holiday — this is a touring trip
- You want all meals included — many are free to choose
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–14 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1, 4, 7, 9–10 and 13
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Departures & prices
From £4,073 per person, twin share, tour only. 10 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £5,403 (single supplement from £1,170).
16 May 2027
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04 Jul 2027
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01 Aug 2027
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12 Sept 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Which countries do we visit?
Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is Plitvice included?
Yes, with a choice of two walking routes.
Which meals are included?
Thirteen breakfasts and six dinners, including a home-hosted dinner in Sarajevo.
How much walking is there?
Moderate walking in towns and at Plitvice, on boardwalks and paths.
How big is the coach group?
Up to 40 travellers, with a tour director.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary