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Road to Croatia | Amsterdam to Split | 2024
Tour Description:
The road to Croatia is paved with gold. It’s also paved with majestic monuments, edgy coffee shops and a whole lot of beautiful culture just waiting to be devoured. This 14 day adventure is the trip that packs a punch; where we’ll glide through the too cool for school cities of Berlin and Amsterdam, and unearth the mystic charm of the Balkans before living it up, Game of Thrones style, in sun-kissed Croatia.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 19 May 24 — Saturday 01 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,825 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 09 Jun 24 — Saturday 22 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,960 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 23 Jun 24 — Saturday 06 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,806 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Jul 24 — Saturday 20 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,163 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Jul 24 — Saturday 03 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,163 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 11 Aug 24 — Saturday 24 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,163 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 01 Sep 24 — Saturday 14 Sep 24 | Starting at $2,960 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDining Summary
2 Dinner (D)
13 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
Prague: Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square. The Astronomical Clock. See them all IRL in this whimsical city.
Budapest: An expert walking tour that’ll take you past the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.
Sarajevo: See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day.
Mostar: See this epic piece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed by war in 1993 and then rebuilt.
Split: Check out one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in the world. So beautiful, you’ll want to move in!
2 Dinner (D)
13 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
Prague: Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square. The Astronomical Clock. See them all IRL in this whimsical city.
Budapest: An expert walking tour that’ll take you past the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.
Sarajevo: See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day.
Mostar: See this epic piece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed by war in 1993 and then rebuilt.
Split: Check out one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in the world. So beautiful, you’ll want to move in!
ITINERARY
ITINERARYLondon to Amsterdam
The adventure of a lifetime kicks off today. Meet up with your new Contiki family in London town before hitting the road.
We'll take in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover - they owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk!
French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching Amsterdam.
We'll start our exploration of Amsterdam with a peek of canals, bicycles & 17th century gable houses lit up by night.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Today use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, and see what other tastes take your fancy, this place is famous for pancakes, frites and so much more, and that's all before we enjoy a delicious included dinner with the rest of our Contiki fam.
Amsterdam to Berlin
Today's agenda? Out of Amsterdam, onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to uber-cool Berlin.
Willkommen to Berlin! The city full of cool culture, edgy fashion, and irresistible street food. Once we arrive, your Trip Manager can point you in the right direction to go and see the sights, including the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate.
Berlin
After our taster of Berlin's history yesterday, you'll have the chance to delve deeper today. Opt to take a historical walking tour, including a visit to the site of Hitler's bunker, or an Alternative Berlin tour. Otherwise, you're free to explore all the obscurities tucked away off the main street of Unter Den Linden, see the Brandenburg gate, discover nature at the Lustgarten, or catch the U-bahn to one of Berlin's quirky neighbourhoods. And if you're looking for a night out, now is the perfect time to scope out one of those underground raves or cocktail-lounge-in-the-basement scenarios that Berlin is famous for.
Berlin to Prague
Still not done with the city vibes, we'll head out of Berlin and onto Prague.
A drive from Berlin to Prague would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirth beauty of an Opera house, Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence.
On arrival in the compact & lovable city of Prague, we’ll get orientated with a walking tour, being blown away by beautiful bridges, rivers and gothic architecture. The evening will see us immerse ourselves in Czech culture with an optional Traditional Czech evening, featuring a folklore show and dinner.
Prague
Today is the day we get to know the real Prague. If you’re looking to give your feet a rest, hop on a bike to whirl through the city with ease, stopping off for chimney cakes to keep energy levels high. The night is yours to amble around the Old Town Square and find a few haunts to let the hours slip away in.
Prague to Budapest
Prague, you’ve been nothing short of an Eastern fairytale setting but today we’ll scoot off to Hungary, heading for Budapest.
A quick lunch stop in Bratislava, this is your chance to culture up your Instagram feed with shots of this beautiful capital, sitting on the border of 3 different countries, and tick another country off your list!
Arriving in Budapest, we’ll barely be able to contain our excitement. Tonight, we’ll be hitting the streets to uncover the city’s famous ‘ruin bars’ as we discover Budapest after dark.
Budapest
Those still keen to explore can jump on the Budapest Past and Present Tour and continue learning about this incredible city. The House of Terror, the Parliament Building and more, we will take you on a journey of old and new. After all the beauty and knowledge you soaked up yesterday at the church of St Matthias, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge, you’ll probably be feeling like a day soaking in the city's famous outdoor thermal pools, set amongst Art Nouveau architecture while getting a bargain-priced massage. As the evening draws in, why not take an optional River Cruise and dinner? Gliding across the shimmering night-lit river of Danube, you’ll get to experience the beautiful sights of Budapest while enjoying a delicious al-la-carte Hungarian feast.
Budapest to Sarajevo
Bye bye Budapest, your soothing spas and unique charm will remain in our hearts forever. We’ll journey south through Hungary, passing through Croatia to Bosnia.
Touchdown in Sarajevo, Bosnia’s eclectic capital city. With a full day of discovering this Eastern gem on the cards tomorrow, we’ll turn in for an early night after grabbing a bite to eat.
Sarajevo
The only way to uncover the town of Sarajevo is with the wisdom shared on a guided walking tour. We'll help you tap into history & understand the magnitude of our destination before having a chance for a tantalising cultural immersion as you enjoy a quintessential Sarajevo dinner in the home of some local chefs and hosts. Afterwards, enjoy an evening of bars and nightlife, should you so choose.
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll depart Sarajevo and head to the famous town of Mostar for a spot of lunch.
Mostar is home to the world's cutest bridge. According to us. But still - we've seen a lot of bridges. You'll have plenty of time to oohh and aahh before we kick on to our 2-night site of Dubrovnik.
After being wowed and enthralled by Mostar’s medieval charm, we’ll make our way to Croatia and roll up to Dubrovnik, where we’ll be greeted by limestone walls, an Old Town filled with Hollywood sights, and a mountain meets sea situation. Tonight, after dinner with the crew, we’ll paint the town red.
Dubrovnik
The city of Dubrovnik is so much more than just a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Game of Thrones location - not that either of those claims to fame are even mildly mediocre. After you’ve been guided around the city with intricate detail with our local guide, you’ll be armed with the knowledge to pick out a waterside rock bar where you can swim and play to your heart's content. This afternoon, why not opt for a dinner cruise with the crew?
Dubrovnik to Split
We’ll set off from sunny Dubrovnik today and head north, bound for the sensational seaside delights of Split.
Upon arrival into majestic Split, you can choose to head up into the Hills optional “Let’s Split” dinner, in which local artisans are on site preparing oils & handicrafts to purchase, with all proceeds going back into the local community. Full and content, it's time to spend a few hours on the dance floor. The nightlife here goes off, and your Trip Manager knows all the best places to head.
End Split
After breakfast, we'll wrap up our adventure & say our goodbyes to the group.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
