Central Europe with Venice
Experience the cultural highlights of Central Europe on this whirlwind tour. See the vibrant streets, places and breath-taking architecture of Prague, learn about the rich musical history of Salzburg, experience the hidden gem of Europe – green country of Slovenia, and witness Venetian culture in picturesque Venice. This tour is full of history, culture, architecture, geography, biology, sport activity, culinary diversity and fun.
Why travel with Condor Travel?
- The Prague's maze of cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards - a paradise for the aimless wanderer
- Visit the birthplace of W. A. Mozart – city of Salzburg
- The attractive city of Maribor with lovely architecture and the river Drava
- Take a walking tour of the charming old city centre of Ljubljana and the Funicular to the Castle of Ljubljana
- Learn about the bee-keeping in Centre of Apiculture Lesce
- Visit the iconic Bled Lake
- The Queen of the Underground World – Postojna Cave
- Visit the home of the Lipizzan breed and discover its unique history
- Explore gorgeous seaside town Piran
- Legendary St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace and the Grand Canal in Venice
Smaller groups, A more personal approach, easier flexibility for the individual and more guaranteed departures. |
Experienced guides Experience the destination accompanied by a Slovenian or a local guide./p> |
Great Hotels Carefully selected locations where quality, comfort and safety come first. |
Very good offers Although traveling in smaller groups, we offer very, very good packages. "The best value for money" trips. |
Departures
Choose your date, pick a program and book.
Day 1: Prague
Youth hostel/Hotellunch, dinner
Arrival at the Prague airport. Meet and greet your guide who is with you 24/7. We take a circular tour of the city of Prague. Our sightseeing starts on the top – 1000 year old Hradcany castle (entrance circuit B) and takes it over the Charles’ Bridge to the Old Town, where you see among other things the superb Astronomical clock. Continue to stroll around the main boulevard – Staromestske Namesty with Jewish quarter and Cemetery. Accommodation in the hotel and overnight.
Day 2: Prague - Salzburg
Youth hostle/Hotelbreakfast, lunch, dinner
After the early breakfast departure to Salzburg. Walking tour of beautiful town on the banks of river Salzach with its majestic castle Hohesalzburg, the Mozart's House, Alten Markt, Mirabell Park and many more. You can also taste an original chocolate “Mozartkugeln”. Then we visit the original sites of filming famous: "The Sound of Music" movie.
MEALS:Supplement: Mozart experience – concert and dinner
Day 3: Salzburg - Maribor - Olimje - Zrece
Youth hostel/Hotelbreakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, we drive to Slovenian second largest city of Maribor. We take a short sightseeing tour. Continue to Olimje - small village near Croatian border. At first we visit monastery where takes a place an old pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Then we visit deer farm Jelenov greben, where you can feed and pet deers. At Jelenov greben takes a place planetarium, also. We visit it and watch an educational movie about space. On the way to the hotel we make a stop at the Chocolate shop, where you can try and buy hand-made chocolate pralines. Accommodation and overnight in Zreče.
Day 4: Zrece - Ski resort Rogla - Ljubljana
Youth hostel/Hotelbreakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, we drive to ski resort Rogla. We spend a few hours on snow. At Rogla, you are able to experience winter sports to the full. Approximately 100 hectares of maintained ski slopes for beginners, recreational and competitive skiers contain 11 ski lifts, 2 chair lifts and tens of kilometres of maintained ski-runner tracks. Under guidance of expert ski instructors (supplement), you can find out how much fun skiing can be and how easy it is to master. You can also try cross-country skiing, ski-jet and snowboarding. But we all try sledding and adrenaline adventure at Zlodejevo sledding area (included). Late in the afternoon drive to Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia. Accommodation and overnight.
Day 5: Ljubljana - Lesce - Bled - Ljubljana
Youth hostel/Hotelbreakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, we drive to Lesce, where we visit to the Center of Apiculture. We learn about the history of bee-keeping, production of honey in Slovenia and have a tasting of honey. Continue to town of Bled, where takes place most renowned lake of Slovenia, Bled Lake. We visit to the historical Bled Castle. After visiting the castle, we can take a ride on a “pletna” boat to the island (supplement), where you can make a wish while ringing the church bell. Return to Ljubljana. Afternoon strolls through the city centre of Ljubljana. The old city centre has a unique architectural appearance, particularly due to its mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture with masterful creations by the 20th century architect Jože Plečnik. Take a funicular to Ljubljana Castle and enjoy the view of Ljubljana. Then we will visit the escape room, where we have an exciting real life game. You divide into more groups (up to 5 players) in 60 minutes to fulfil your mission: discover hidden objects and clues, decipher codes, solve puzzles and think logically and cooperate. Overnight.
Day 6: Ljubljana - Postojna cave - Lipica - Slovenian coast
Youth hostel/Hotelbreakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, we drive to the famous underground world of the Postojna Cave. We take a small train to drive us through the cave while we enjoy in its underground secrets. Continue to the Lipica Stud Farm, a farm with more than 400-year-old tradition of breeding and selection of thoroughbred horses. We visit to the museum, stud farm, watch official horse training and take a carriage ride. Drive to Slovenian coastal area. Accommodation in the hotel and overnight.
Day 7: Portoroz - Piran - Secovlje salt pans - Koper - Portoroz
Youth hostel/Hotelbreakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, we will hire the bicycles and cycle to Piran. The town with a rich cultural heritage resembles of a large open-air museum with medieval architecture. Narrow streets and compact houses give the town its unique charm. Piran is one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Cycle back to Portorž and take a boat to Salt pans Sečovlje, where we know everything about salt harvesting. Sail back to Portorož. In the late afternoon, we drive to Koper. It is the largest port in Slovenia that represents the gateway or the entrance point to the Central Europe. Short city sightseeing: the main door, Venetian-style palazzos, charming churches, the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Tito Square etc. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 8: Slovenian coast - Venice
Youth Hostel/Hotelbreakfast, lunch
After early breakfast, we drive to Italy to the Venetian Lagoon, and on the way to Punta Sabbioni pass Lido di Jesolo. The boat takes us to Saint Mark’s Square – the main square considered as the centre of Venice, with its main attractions and most important buildings: Doge's Palace, the St. Mark’s Basilica, the St. Mark’s Clocktower, the Procuratie Vecchie, the Napoleonic Wing of Procuratie, the Procuratie Nuove, St. Mark's Campanile and the Loggetta, and the Biblioteca Marciana. Two patrons on columns guard the “Piazza San Marco” – the lion of St. Mark and St. Theodore of Amasea who stands on a crocodile, sacred animal of Egypt. Return boat trip to Punta Sabbioni. Transfer to airport. End of journey.
- All transfers and driving as per itinerary in a modern coach and driver’s expenses and accommodation in the single room (coach is available all the way)
- Parking fees, tolls, check points and fuel
- Highly professional English-speaking guide for the whole tour (other languages on request)
- Panoramic tours and guided city tours as per itinerary
- 7 x accommodation with breakfast (in youth hostel or hotel, category by your choice) in mentioned cities or areas
- 8 x lunch
- 7 x dinner
- Entrance fees: Hradcany Castle Prague (circuit B), Sound of Music tour with local guide (4 hours), Planetarium Jelenov greben, Snow activities at Rogla ski resort (sleddging and adrenaline sleddging Zlodejevo), Center of apiculture Lesce, Bled Castle, Funicular to Ljubljana Castle, Escape room, Postojna Cave, Lipica Stud Farm – official training, museum, stud farm and carriage ride 30 minutes, Bike hire, Panoramic sail with boat, Salt pans Sečovlje, Boat in Venice
- 1/2 l of water daily per person
- 1 FOC for teacher per 15 students
- Tourist taxes
- Single supplement
- Other entrance fees and visits
- Beverages and other meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
4.8