Play & Pause: Southeastern Europe Highlights 2024
Overview
Highlights
- Visit Lake Bled
- Entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
- Orientation walk of Mostar with Trip Leader
- Orientation walk of Tirana with Trip Leader
- Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora (entry not included)
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- Air-conditioned coach
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Ciao amici, you’re in Venice! You probs already know it for romantic gondola rides, beaut canals and that viral TikTok of *ahem* floods. But it’s so. Much. MORE. We rec you get here a few nights before to truly experience the real Venice. Its vibrant art scene,...
Rise n shine, it’s the first full day! Slovenia’s on the cards and we’re hitting it strong. With a stop at Lake Bled. Fairytale vibes and then some. Tranquil waters. Lush green forests. And a magical island Rapunzel could call home. Snap your pics. Bask in the ...
You’re first taste of a Topdeck free day. Let’s get it. Wander through the winding streets of the city’s old town. The colourful buildings and delish aromas are enough to make your eyes pop and your mouth drool. Look out for traditional Slovenian snacks on an o...
Scoff your brekky, we’ve got another country to get to. This time: Croatia. We’ll begin this part of the journey with a trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. This is your time to explore. Get lost. Discover something new. Find yourself along the way. Then: tumb...
Hop back on the coach, we’re hitting Dubrovnik with all we’ve got. And what better way to get acquainted with this stunning city than on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Feast your eyes on views of Sponza Palace, Rector Palace, Dubrovnik Cathedral and...
You’re taking charge today – it’s giving throne vibes. GOT fans are gonna love Lovrijenac Fort (The Red Keep), Dubrovnik West Pier (Blackwater Bay), St Dominic Street (THAT walk of shame moment) and heaps of other locations you’ve deffo seen on screen. Fancy ta...
Say see ya to Croatia. Bosnia & Herzegovina are up next. First location: Mostar. This place is pure paradise. River water that gleams. Architecture that plunges you to another world. And that world-famous Stari Most bridge. Our Trip Leader’s gonna share the...
Saravejo is your playground today, so get up, get out and stash some mems into your brain. Hop between the mosques and synagogues dotted around the city. Drink from the Sebilj Fountain for a guaranteed return to this part of the world. Sample some baklava – it'...
Onwards to Montenegro! Ngl, it’s a bit of a drive today and we’ll get to Bay of Kotor this arvo. The hotel we’re staying at is a bit of a walk from Kotor Old Town, so you’ve got the option to have a chill beside the pool. Catch up on some reading. Snooze the af...
Another day of freedom to do YOU. Thank us later. Spend the day getting to know each other beside the pool. The stories that could come out = real af. Gaze at the STUN-NING mountain views allll day long. Wander around the old town of Kotor. Stumble across narro...
It’s another morning of coach time. Fill your bellies with brekkie. Pair up with your trip bestie. And get the travel games out. Our next stop is Albania. Specifically: Tirana. Our Trip Leader’s gonna give us the lowdown during an orientation walk. Prepare for ...
Truthbomb: it’s a long drive day. If you’re head’s feelin’ a lil fuzzy from last night, take this opportunity to get into the fetal position and catch some zeds. Pure relaxation is the vibe for today anyway cos the Albanian Riviera is next on the agenda. It’s g...
Who’s up for another day of blissful paradise? You got it. Gather the gang (or go solo if you need some me-time!), grab your kindle, find a shop that sells floatable donuts, and hit the golden sands for a full day of chill vibes. Do whatever feels good: afterno...
Ah, Greece. The place of mythology, famous sunsets and democracy’s birthplace. First up is Meteora. A rock formation that could have only been created by the ancient gods themselves. No cap. If that wasn’t awesome enough, there are heaps of Byzantine monasterie...
Try not to cry, today’s the last full day. Let’s end it with a bang in Greece’s capital: ATHENS. This city is next level, no cap. The mighty Acropolis stands on top of the world. Its museum will take you back in time. The colourful streets of Plaka scream explo...
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Meals: Breakfast
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Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent.
Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent. Was not able to do black water and white water rafting o...
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Breakfasts: 15
Lunches: 0
Dinners: 4
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- Food tour of Ljubljana: prices available locally
- Visit Postojna Cave: from €29
- Sea kayaking around the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik: from €35
- Fall of Yugoslavia and Sarajevo Siege Tour: prices available locally
- Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks speedboat tour: prices available locally
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