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 Hungary
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Day 2: Budapest
Meet your Tour Director at the airportVisit Memento Park
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Day 3: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Heroes' Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Visit Matthias ChurchExplore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Budapest baths
Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest of its kind in Europe. This sprawling spa surrounds you in romantic Neo-baroque architecture. Relax in the indoor thermal baths or venture to the outdoor swimming pool, where you can play chess with locals on oversized boards. Later, explore nearby Heroes’ Square and City Park’s Vajdahunyad Castle, which features replicas of famous Hungarian landmarks.
Enjoy an evening river cruise on the Danube
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Day 4: Budapest • Tihany • Ljubljana
Travel via Lake Balaton to Ljubljana
Enjoy free time for lunch in Tihany
Visit the Tihany Abbey
Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton
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Day 5: Ljubljana
Take a guided tour of Ljubljana
Visit Ljubljana Castle
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Bled Castle and Bohinj Valley Hike
Put on your walking shoes as you hike through some of Slovenia’s most incredible countryside. On this half-day trip, hike through the forest that shields Bled Castle, then enter the fortified walls for a stunning view of Lake Bled’s cerulean waters.
Enjoy a traditional Slovenian dinner and cultural performance
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Day 6: Ljubljana • Lake Plitvice area
Travel to the Lake Plitvice area via Postojna
Visit the Postojna Caves
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Day 7: Lake Plitvice area • Split
Visit the Plitvice Lake National Park
Travel to Split
Enjoy a Croatian farm dinner
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Day 8: Split
Take a guided tour of Split
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Brac Island
Board a boat and journey to Brac Island off the coast of Croatia. Feel a wave of relaxing calm as the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea lap the seashore. Now is your time to grab some sun, build a sand castle, and recline on what may be the most beautiful beach in all of Croatia.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Split • Mostar • Dubrovnik
Travel via Mostar to Dubrovnik
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
Take a guided tour of Mostar
Visit the Turkish House
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Day 10: 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 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Hungary
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Day 2: Budapest
Meet your Tour Director at the airportVisit Memento Park
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Day 3: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Heroes' Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Visit Matthias ChurchExplore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Budapest baths
Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest of its kind in Europe. This sprawling spa surrounds you in romantic Neo-baroque architecture. Relax in the indoor thermal baths or venture to the outdoor swimming pool, where you can play chess with locals on oversized boards. Later, explore nearby Heroes’ Square and City Park’s Vajdahunyad Castle, which features replicas of famous Hungarian landmarks.
Enjoy an evening river cruise on the Danube
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Day 4: Budapest • Tihany • Ljubljana
Travel via Lake Balaton to Ljubljana
Enjoy free time for lunch in Tihany
Visit the Tihany Abbey
Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton
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Day 5: Ljubljana
Take a guided tour of Ljubljana
Visit Ljubljana Castle
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Bled Castle and Bohinj Valley Hike
Put on your walking shoes as you hike through some of Slovenia’s most incredible countryside. On this half-day trip, hike through the forest that shields Bled Castle, then enter the fortified walls for a stunning view of Lake Bled’s cerulean waters.
Enjoy a traditional Slovenian dinner and cultural performance
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Day 6: Ljubljana • Lake Plitvice area
Travel to the Lake Plitvice area via Postojna
Visit the Postojna Caves
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Day 7: Lake Plitvice area • Split
Visit the Plitvice Lake National Park
Travel to Split
Enjoy a Croatian farm dinner
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Day 8: Split
Take a guided tour of Split
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Brac Island
Board a boat and journey to Brac Island off the coast of Croatia. Feel a wave of relaxing calm as the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea lap the seashore. Now is your time to grab some sun, build a sand castle, and recline on what may be the most beautiful beach in all of Croatia.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Split • Mostar • Dubrovnik
Travel via Mostar to Dubrovnik
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
Take a guided tour of Mostar
Visit the Turkish House
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Day 10: 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 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.
Guaranteed lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.