Best of Eastern Europe

Today we explore Budapest city, we see Heroes' Square – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the main squares in Budapest, stands in honour and memory of the great leaders in Hungary's history, Fishermen's Bastion - a fairy-tale castle on the Buda side of the city, is a lookout point which offers stunning panorama of Budapest, the historic Matthias Church – a Roman Catholic church, Gellert hill – a 235 m high hill overlooking the Danube River, Parliament house – a magnificent example of Neo-Gothic architecture, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, Royal palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as the Buda Castle, is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings, the famous chain bridge on the Danube River - first permanent suspension bridge which connected the twin cities Buda and Pest. Further we enjoy Danube river cruise and admire the beauty of the Danube River - the magnificent scenic divider and connector of Buda and Pest. In the evening we have free time for shopping at Central Market Hall and Vaci Street.

Today we discover the sights of the Danube Bend. We drive across the border into Slovakia, and visit Esztergom’s Green-domed Basilica- the seat of Hungary’s Catholic church. Then, we admire the Danube views from the hilltop of Visegrad Castle. Further we enjoy a beautiful stroll around cobbled town of Szentendre- famous for its art shops. Tonight we admire the 'Paris of the East' by night. We take a panoramic drive to see lit-up landmarks including the Parliament, Buda’s Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle Tunnel and Fisherman's Bastion.

Today we drive through Balatonfüred - a small and picturesque town on the north shore of Lake Balaton. Further we visit Tihany - Settled on the north coast of Balaton, Tihany town not only impresses with its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance but with a rich heritage that dates back to thousand years. Here we walk around the Tihany Echo and the Abbey. We then visit Lavender museum and see how they make all the beautiful local products made from lavender. Later we proceed to Badacsony wine region - home to breath-taking panoramas and diverse attractions. Here we learn about the making of Badacsony wine. And then we also get a chance to taste some. In the evening we arrive Lake Heviz - the biggest thermal lake in Europe. Upon arrival we walk around the Rákóczi Street and the old town of Lake Heviz.

Today we proceed to Bratislava – The Capital of the Slovak Republic. Also referred to as the Beauty on the Danube. Upon arrival we enjoy Bratislava city, in the orientation tour we see Old Town - a historic centre of Bratislava with cobbled streets, colourful pastel buildings and narrow pathways, St Martins Cathedral - Gothic church from the 15th century and the former coronation church, St Michael Tower- also known as Michael's Gate, is the only city gate that has been preserved of the medieval fortifications and ranks among the oldest town buildings. Later we drive through Most SNP - a road bridge over the river Danube. Commonly referred to as the UFO Bridge. Further we proceed to Graz - Austria's second largest city. Here we walk around the Old town- The UNESCO-designated Old Town centre of Graz is filled with historical architecture. Here we see Hauptplatz- the main square, River Mur, Town Hall, and the Gothic Franciscan Church.

Today we proceed to Bled - an alpine lake with the only island in Slovenia, also called as 'Alpine Pearl'. Upon arrival we visit the Bled Castle – a medieval castle built on a precipice above the city of Bled, overlooking Lake Bled. Later we enjoy a traditional wooden boat ride ‘Pletnas’ to visit the tiny island in the middle of Lake Bled. Here we visit the glorious 17th century Baroque Church of the Assumption- also known as The Church of Mary the Queen. Further we proceed to Ljubljana – capital of Slovenia, is one of the smallest European capitals. Upon arrival we enjoy walking tour of Ljubljana, we see Preseren square – the central square in Ljubljana, Triple Bridge – a group of three bridges across the Ljubljanica River, it connects the Ljubljana's historic old town on one bank and the modern city of Ljubljana, Central market – an open air market, Town hall - seat of the Municipality of Ljubljana, Dragon Bridge – a road bridge, built across the Ljubljana River and adorned with dragon statues. Further we take a funicular ride and enjoy a beautiful view of the city from the top.

Today we proceed to visit Postojna Caves - The caves were created by the Pivka River. It is an intricate network of tunnels decorated by stalagmites and other natural features which are shaped by tiny droplets over millions of years. Upon arrival we take a train to the magical underground world. Postojna Cave is the only karst cave with a railway, which was built more than 140 years ago. Later we proceed to Plitvice National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to 16 lakes connected by a series of waterfalls and surrounded by close-packed woodland.

Today early morning we explore Plitvice National Park with a choice of numerous walking trails and hikes, as you enjoy the sight of thousands of sparkling water falls, Lakes and various viewpoints. Later we proceed to Zadar – a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, which is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins, also for the unique modern wonders. Upon arrival we visit Zadar’s incredible Sea Organ - an architectural sound art object. Further we proceed to Mostar - a city in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, straddling the Neretva River.

Today we walk around Mostar city, we see Stari Most bridge - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 16th century Ottoman-style bridge that spans the Neretva River and connects the two sides of the city. Further we proceed to Dubrovnik – a stunningly intact walled city on the Adriatic Seacoast. Upon arrival we walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town exploring Game of Thrones shooting locations to see the sights of King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. We see Onofrio’s Fountain- a Circular spring water fountain built in 1438 & decorated with ornate, carved-stone masks, Franciscan Monastery- one of the finest features of Dubrovnik’s architecture, Orlando's Column- it features armoured knight Orlando who according to the legend saved Dubrovnik from a 15 month long Saracen siege. Bell Tower- an important public and communal structure of the Renaissance features. Rector's Palace- that used to serve as the seat of the Rector, Church of St Blaise- One of the most beautiful sacral buildings in Dubrovnik, Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower. Later we visit Fort Lovrijenac - an 11th-century castle perched high above the sea, Blackwater Bay- which is featured in battle scenes of Game of Thrones, in the evening Sail on the same Karaka ship used in filming of Game of Thrones and the view of King’s landing from the sea side.

Today we proceed to Kotor - a fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast. Upon arrival we explore Kotor city, we see Square of Arms - Kotor’s largest city square, Bizanti Palace- a fine example of Renaissance architecture with elements of Baroque style. The building still bears the initials and coat of arms of one of its previous owners – Nikola Bizanti, Beskuca Palace - It was built in the middle of the eighteenth century, St Tryphon Cathedral - one of only two Roman Catholic Cathedrals in Montenegro, Ozana Church- represents a fine example of Romanesque architecture. Further we travel back to
Dubrovnik.

It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge!
Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable indian-paradise tour. See you all! ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. 'Joining & Leaving' tour guests will proceed on their own to their scheduled departure destination, like an airport, railway station, bus terminal, or cruise terminal. Tour concludes.

Please note:
Airline: On group tours, we generally fly well-reputed airlines that are group-friendly.
During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey.

Transport: For transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans, depending on the respective tour group size. If you wish to have a separate vehicle solely for yourself or your family, it can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability.

Sightseeing attraction: Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible.

Hotels: The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by indian-paradise guests in the past. The category of hotels on international tours is a mix of three-star, three-star superior, and basic four-star.

Meals: On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfasts are generally continental on European tours, whereas, lunches and dinners are Indian OR Indian along with a local dish OR local cuisine, OR at times fast food meals from Subway, McDonald’s, etc., depending on the convenience and ease of execution of the itinerary or the availability of food at the respective destination.

Post-Covid Precautions: All tours are available for fully vaccinated guests (both doses of Covishield/Covaxin with a 15-day cooling-off period post the 2nd dose) and are subject to respective government directives and orders, airline connectivity, and visa regulations.

If there are any new regulations imposed by an Indian or the visiting country governments, then all guests must follow those prevailing mandatory requirements for travel, such as RT-PCR tests (departure and arrival), a certificate of full vaccination, web check-in, self-declaration, etc., as per the respective airline, state, or country. Any cost incurred for such requirements is not the part of the tour price and should be borne by the guests.