Europe/Etc / Europe

Eastern Europe · Balkans 13D12N

Europe/Etc / Europe

Eastern Europe · Balkans 13D12N

A travel story about the Balkan Peninsula, Europes hidden pearl, and Eastern Europe, which you cant wait to leave!

Travel area : Each Region, Vienna, Kranjska Gora, Kranjska Gora, Bled, Plitvice, Plitvice, Split, Croatia, Baška Voda, Baška Voda, Dubrovnik, Baška Voda, Baška Voda, Zadar, Zagreb, Zagreb, Budapest, Bratislava, Budapest/ Parndorf, Vienna, Vienna, Salzburg, Salzburg / Salzkammergut, Český Krumlov, Prague, Prague, Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Each region

Departure dates : 08.11 / 09.08 / 09.22 / View all

US $3,299 ~

Air fare is not included

Online Booking

Q&A

Itinerary

Meeting

More Info

Day 1

Each Region

▶ After individual check-in at each regional airline, head to Vienna, Austria the first gateway to Eastern Europe (individual departure)

※Please arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure time!

Day 2

Vienna

Arrival at Vienna Airport

After lunch,

Transfer to Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.

Kranjska Gora

After dinner,

Check-in at the hotel.

Day 3

Kranjska Gora

Breakfast at the hotel (buffet style)

After breakfast, transfer to Bled.

Bled

• The beautiful spot where In-Sung Cho leisurely enjoyed coffee in Dear My Friends, a Korean drama
• The emerald-colored swan lake set against the backdrop of the Alps
• Exterior tour of Bled Castle

After lunch,
Transfer to Plitvice.

Plitvice

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel

[Optional Tour]
• Bled Island and Pletna Boat (€80)

Day 4

Plitvice

After breakfast at the hotel,
Transfer to Plitvice

• Tour of the national park, designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, and considered the most beautiful in Croatia, featuring 16 mystical lakes and 92 waterfalls

After lunch,
Transfer to Split.

Split, Croatia

City tour

• Diocletian's Palace
• Bell Tower, etc.

Transfer to Baška Voda.

Baška Voda

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel.

Day 5

Baška Voda

After breakfast at the hotel,

Transfer to Dubrovnik, the jewel of the Adriatic Sea and a symbolic city of European culture and art.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik city tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• The white stone walls rising 25 meters high and stretching 2 kilometers along the deep blue sea
• Placa Street paved with marble
• Onofrio's Fountain
• Franciscan Monastery
...and more

Transfer back to Baška Voda.

Baška Voda

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel

[Optional Tour]
• Dubrovnik + Boat + Cable Car (€70)

Day 6

Baška Voda

After breakfast at the hotel (buffet style),
Transfer to Zadar.

Zadar

• Cathedral of St. Anastasia
• Church of St. Donatus
• Sea Organ
• Roman Forum
...and more

Transfer to Zagreb.

Zagreb

• Zagreb, a city that has served as a bridge between Western and Eastern Europe, featuring the beautiful orange rooftops of Ban Jelačić Square
• Zagreb Cathedral
• St. Stephen's Church
...and more

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel.

Day 7

Zagreb

After breakfast at the hotel,

Transfer to Budapest.

Budapest

• Fisherman's Bastion
• Matthias Church
• Parliament Building
• Danube River
• Buda Castle
...and more

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel

[Optional Tour]
Budapest Night Cruise (€50)

Day 8

Bratislava

After breakfast at the hotel,
Transfer to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia

City tour:
• St. Martin's Cathedral
• Old Town Square
• Pest Memorial
• The Man at the Manhole Smile statue
...and more

Transfer back to Budapest.

Budapest/ Parndorf

Transfer to Parndorf, Eastern Europe's largest outlet mall

• Free time for shopping

Transfer to Vienna.

Vienna

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel

[Optional Tour]
Concert (€100)

Day 9

Vienna

After breakfast at the hotel,
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Schönbrunn Palace (including interior: special benefit from OK Tour)
• Belvedere Palace
• St. Stephen's Cathedral
• Kärntnertor Street
• Ringstrasse
• Parliament Building
• Hofburg Palace
...and more

After lunch,
Transfer to Salzburg.

Salzburg

• Mirabell Gardens
• Hohensalzburg Fortress
• Festspielhaus (Festival Hall)
• Getreidegasse (Shopping Street)
...and more

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel.

Day 10

Salzburg / Salzkammergut

After breakfast at the hotel,

Transfer to Salzkammergut, a region filled with fairytale-like villages and picturesque lakes

• Visit the birthplace of Mozart’s mother
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Alpine landscape

Lunch

Then, depart for Český Krumlov, a beautifully preserved medieval town that has become one of Eastern Europe's top travel destinations since the fall of the Iron Curtain.

Český Krumlov

• Tour the Baroque-style Český Krumlov Castle
• View the Cloak Bridge (Mantle Bridge)
• Explore Svornosti Square
• Admire the charming houses
• Stroll through the picturesque old town
(Special course by OK Tour)

Prague

Arrival in Prague

After dinner:
• Ride the famous Prague tram

Enjoy a glass of original Czech Pilsner beer while taking in the city’s stunning night view
(Special OK Tour inclusion – €30 value option included)

Check-in at the hotel

[Optional Tours]
• Salzkammergut Lake Cruise (€50)
• Historic Tram Adventure (€50)

Day 11

Prague

After breakfast at the hotel:

• Wenceslas Square (Jan Hus Reformation Square)
• Astronomical Clock Tower at the Old Town Hall
• Powder Tower
• Prague Castle
• St. Vitus Cathedral, with over a thousand years of history
• Presidential Palace
• Charles Bridge
• Golden Lane — the fairytale alley filled with legends of alchemists and the home of Franz Kafka
(Special course by OK Tour)

Transfer to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 12

Nuremberg

After breakfast at the hotel,
Transfer to Rothenburg.

Rothenburg

• Town Hall
• Market Square
• Visit the Councilor’s Tavern, where you can watch the Meistertrunk puppet show
• Tour Käthe Wohlfahrt, the famous shop selling Christmas items year-round

Transfer to Würzburg.

Würzburg

After a meal on your own,

• Visit the Würzburg Residence
• Explore the Marienberg Fortress
...and more

Transfer to Frankfurt.

Frankfurt

• Römer Square
• Town Hall
...and more

After dinner,
Check-in at the hotel.

Day 13

Frankfurt, Each region

▶ After breakfast, go to the airport and check in.
▶ Disband freely after arrival

Included/Excluded

Included

Bus

Guide

Accommodation

Meals indicated in the itinerary description ONLY

Not Included

Flight ticket

Guide + driver tip per day, €20 per person (24 months or more) / hotel tip, meal tip

Optional tours (Pay cash only on site)

Travel insurance

Other information

Caution

If you make a reservation close to the departure date, the price of the travel product may rise, and reservations close early during the peak season (April to October). If you have travel plans, booking in advance is a way to save money.

How to make a reservation

Reservations will be made upon payment of the tour fee after confirming the schedule with the counselor.

Cancellation Policy

Please refer to the travel product terms and conditions below for regulations regarding reservation cancellation/refund.

Smoking policy

Smoking is prohibited inside all hotel buildings. If you are caught smoking, you will be subject to a fine of more than $1,000.

Checklist

The prices of all optional tours (entrance fees, etc.) may vary depending on the date and circumstances of the local company. * The above schedule may change slightly without prior notice depending on local circumstances. * The order of the tour may change depending on local circumstances. ★ If you are coming from Korea, we recommend using mobile phone roaming.

Preparation material

US dollars (Euros can be exchanged locally), e-passport or US tourist visa (only needs to be valid for at least 1 day as of the tour end date), toothpaste, toothbrush, umbrella, jumper, medicine (digestive medication, headache medicine, cold medicine, allergy medication, etc.), camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

Notice

*Visa is not required for all parts of Europe. Guests of Korean nationality who have been issued an e-passport in Canada must also bring their old passport with the first Canadian entry stamp. *For Canadian tourist visa holders, you must bring a return ticket to Korea, for Canadian student visa holders, your student ID, for Canadian permanent residents, your passport and PR card, and for Canadian citizens, your passport and citizenship card. *Vehicle/guide may change depending on the number of people joining on the day. Please refrain from leaving group activities and observe basic manners. Please refrain from making personal requests to the guide. *Please be especially careful about loss of valuables, cash, etc. and personal safety accidents. Please note that we are not responsible for loss of valuables and cannot provide any assistance. The schedule may change slightly without prior notice due to injury or loss due to personal carelessness, or changes in schedule due to natural disasters or force majeure, as well as local circumstances (road conditions, weather, unintentional vehicle damage or theft, etc.), and may be subject to some cancellation. We would like to inform you that any resulting damages will be indemnified in accordance with customary practices. *As entry screening for each country is the sole authority of each country’s immigration officer, we cannot provide assistance in case of entry rejection or delay in entry screening. Additionally, please be advised that if entry is denied due to issues such as not having a passport or visa or expiration or imminent expiration, this is the responsibility of each guest and neither we nor our employees will be able to provide any assistance. There will be no refund of event fees due to refusal of entry, and guests must inquire about return flights.

Note

▶ CHECK-IN and Flight: Please go to the airport at least 3 hours before departure and complete departure procedures. You must bring your passport and airline ticket to the airport, and your passport must have at least 6 months remaining on its validity. ▶ For E TICKET, just present your VALID Passport, reservation number OR ticket number when checking in at the airport. ▶ Passport (I-94 form & Korea Return Ticket for visit visa, permanent resident card) ▶ Climate: The weather in Europe is highly variable. The winter weather is similar to that of the eastern United States, but the daily temperature varies greatly depending on the region, so be sure to prepare a sweater and jacket to avoid catching a cold. The temperature in summer is expected to be around 15 to 32 degrees Celsius. Depending on the region, it may rain in some areas, so prepare a folding umbrella just in case. There is a daily temperature difference, so prepare a thermal jacket, sweater, or waterproof jacket. Be sure to bring a hat and sunglasses regardless of the season. ▶ Please prepare toothpaste, toothbrush, sunscreen cream, emergency medicine, umbrella, hat, sunglasses, thick jacket, and travel adapter and plug as Europe generally uses 220V~240V. ▶ Hair dryers are provided in the hotel. ▶ Currency Exchange: It is sufficient to exchange $700 to $1000 per person, including tips and options, for local use. Also, it is a good idea to prepare about $20 in US$1 bills. For personal shopping, it is convenient to use a credit card at the store, and it is a good idea to prepare 2-3 cards. ▶ Europe is a mountain cultural tour based on historical, cultural, and artistic experiences. There is a walking schedule and there are uneven paths, so wearing comfortable shoes is essential. Since it is crowded with tourists, please be careful with your passport and valuables. ▶ Valuables: Loss and theft accidents sometimes occur during travel, so please be sure to act with your group when sightseeing and participate in group tours without bringing valuables with you if possible. ▶ Do not leave your belongings on the table at a buffet or restaurant, and keep your passport and airline ticket safe (beware of pickpockets). ▶ Tip: While traveling, it is customary in Europe to show a little gratitude to local guides, tour guides, drivers, etc., so 15 euros per person per day is required. In Europe, you also have to pay for drinking water when eating at a restaurant, so the cost of drinking water and the restaurant fee Including tips, an average of 5 euros per person per day is required, so a total of 20 euros per person per day. Please understand that the guide in charge will collect the entire amount and pay for it. ▶Europe is a region that uses EURO, so please prepare EURO for local use. Many small local souvenir shops do not accept US$ after the decline in its value. Our guide will assist you with currency exchange on site. ▶ BAGGAGE: Please pack lightly. There is only one bag per person. Be sure to bring important items in your CARRY ON BAG. ▶ Others: Mineral water, coffee, beverages and alcoholic beverages, various optional tours, etc. are not included in the travel fee and are therefore at your own expense. ▶ As loss and theft accidents sometimes occur during travel, please be sure to act with your group when sightseeing, and if possible, do not bring valuables with you and participate in group tours. ▶ Group tours can be a better tour if you always cooperate with the guide and be punctual. ▶ Prepare simple emergency medicine such as digestive medicine, headache medicine, cold medicine, and allergy medicine. ▶ We inform you that travel insurance, various options, driver guide service charge, water and drinks, other personal expenses, and injuries and losses due to your own negligence will be exempted according to custom.

Electronic travel authorization

Information on Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) required when entering Canada: When entering Canada, Korean nationals must obtain ETA approval, which is the Canadian provincial government approval system, to enter Canada. (Excluding Canadian permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and U.S. citizens) If you are entering the country by land or sea, you do not need to apply for eTA. If you are entering Canada by air, prior eTA approval is required. ▶ Learn more about related content ▶ Learn more about CANADA eTA ▶ Learn more about USA ESTA