We all had a wonderful time, the whole group got along and we made life long friends. It was fast, we saw a lot of beautiful places. Our driver was excellent, his name was Chris and our tour leader was Martina ""Marty"" who had a wealth of information since she has traveled the world visiting every country in this world… amazing! We would highly recommend Expat, this was our sixth trip. Safe travels!
Thriving capital cities and friendly seaside villages, hidden mountain hamlets and an Old Town set on the water – Eastern Europe flaunts a pretty impressive display of attractions. On this 26-day adventure, you’ll discover the highlights of this diverse region, plus a whole lot of lesser-known spots. Explore the up-and-coming, once war-ravaged Sarajevo, fall in love with the walled city of medieval Dubrovnik, kick into adventure mode in Ljubljana and feast on regional specialties in Venice, along the Cinque Terre, in Florence and in Rome. With expert local guidance and a small group of like-minded travellers, what more could you need for an epic journey across Europe?
GROUP TOUR: From Venice discover the coastal town of Opatija and the glorious Plitvice Lakes before ending in stunning Split in time to start your Croatian sailing cruise.
A great way to experience Croatia. However, we feel that some of the optional experiences should be INCLUDED (specifically the lunch at the family-owned winery) and a little more time spent in the STON area would have been nice.
Our fabulous tour guide led us through the charming cities and towns of Croatia and Slovenia. Highlights included Lake Bled, the Postojna caves, Plitvice lakes/falls, and Dubrovnik. The pace was well planned and there was free time for us to explore on our own. All our hotels were very nice. My only negative would be the size of the group; at 48, it was too large for walking tours and getting on/off the bus, but everyone was very prompt.
On this one of the best Croatia tours, enjoy a first-class premium luxury cruise. Experience the Croatian shoreline with over a thousand islands scattered across the clear blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Start your journey with high hopes of having a great time in the pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik. The city is best known for its rich culture, history, architecture and picturesque landscapes. Travel to Ston, located in the Peljesac peninsula of Croatia famous for Oysters. Spend mornings at the Splash pool on the main deck and jacuzzi on the top deck or swimming in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea and spent evenings exploring small historical towns in Croatia and Adriatic. Explore the island of Mljet, famous for its well-diverse National Park and known as the capturing place of the Greek hero Odysseus. Get a chance to see Korcula often known as "Little Dubrovnik” because of the similarities in its medieval squares, churches and houses. Visit the island in the Adriatic sea, Bisevo famous for its Blue Cave. Chance to admire the view of Pakleni islands from Hvar. Then head towards Split recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and admire the ancient history. This one-way cruise from Dubrovnik to Split will bring you the best of Southern Dalmatia islands with an opportunity to taste numerous wines and gourmet experiences.
This epic deluxe cruise to Croatia will take you to the Croatian islands scattered across the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Your journey starts in the pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik. best known for historic landmarks like the Walls of Dubrovnik and Rector's Palace. Then travel to Ston, located in the Peljesac peninsula of Croatia famous for Oysters. Spend mornings on spacious decks, enticing jacuzzi on the top deck with sun loungers or swimming in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea and evenings exploring small historical towns in Croatia and Adriatic. Explore the island of Mljet, famous for its well-diverse National Park and also known as the capturing place of the Greek hero Odysseus. See Korcula often known as "Little Dubrovnik” because of the similarities in its medieval squares, churches and houses. Chance to visit Bisevo, the island in the Adriatic sea famous for its Blue Cave. Chance to admire the view of Pakleni islands from Hvar. Then head towards Split, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site famous for its rich history and archaeological sites where your cruise will end.
Europe is one of those wonderful places where, as a traveller, you can experience a bit of everything. Interested in learning about 20th century history? A visit to some of Serbia’s oldest cities like Belgrade, Mostar and Novi Sad should satisfy your inner history buff. Perhaps you’d like to unwind with a dip in Budapest’s natural thermal baths or get back to nature in Montenegro’s Durmitor National Park? Or, for the chance to soak up some sun and enjoy fresh seafood, a journey down Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian Coast is a must. On this 22-day adventure, you can do it all.
I enjoyed the variety of places we visited. I especially liked having a local guide at each location to learn about the history and culture of each place. The only regret for me was that we couldn’t spend more time in Lake Bled. I liked that we were able to take the boats over to the island, but I would have also enjoyed seeing a view of the lake from a higher vantage point to be able to see the entire lake with the island in the middle. Otherwise, I was fully pleased with the itinerary of the tour.
