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Budapest to Rome
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26 days
Start
Budapest, Hungary
Finish
Rome, Italy
Trip Code
ZMRRC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Hostel (9 nights), Pension (2 nights)
From £3,661(26 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Admire the restored architecture of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kotor in Montenegro on a climb along the ancient city fortifications. Then, discover the glittering Bay of Kotor in your free time.
Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park – a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site – and see the lakes and waterfalls that look like they’ve been sketched by an artist.
Hit the historic hotspot of Dubrovnik (of Game of Thrones fame) along Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline, then explore the white sands of the Elafiti Islands on a daytrip with loads of free time to swim, relax or wander.
Journey to romantic Venice and fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands, and endless historic attractions – maybe even hop on a gondola and see the city from a different perspective.
Explore Cinque Terre's rocky coastal pathways, calling into the sleepy pastel villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore or Vernazza. Enjoy a full day in this picturesque spot at your own pace.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
Accommodation on this trip is basic. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be small, especially compared to American or Australian standards, and in some cases bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite. Some hotels contain stairs only, with no elevators.
Summer temperatures can be very high in many regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
You'll have to carry your own luggage on this trip, including some short distances between your hotel and public transport (no longer than 30 minutes). Make sure your bag doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find details in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
Soak up the culture of Eastern Europe and the Balkans
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?
Inclusions
Meals
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Hostel (9 nights), Pension (2 nights)
Included activities
Novi Sad – Orientation Walk
Sarajevo - Burek Snack in Bascarsija
Mostar - Stari Most
Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
Dubrovnik – Elafiti Island Day Trip
Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Zagreb – Dolac Market Lunch
Zagreb - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Venice - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Venice – San Marco Square
Venice - Cicchetti Snack Stop
Cinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
Florence - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Rome – Leader-led Orientation Walk
Rome – Trevi Fountain
Optional activities
Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
Budapest - Central Market - Free
Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF13500
Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
Belgrade - Danube River Cruise - RSD800
Belgrade - Tito’s Mausoleum (House of Flowers) - RSD400
Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
Belgrade - City Tour with Local Guide - EUR60
Belgrade - Sveti Sava Church - Free
Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
Belgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
Belgrade - Bike Tour (from) - EUR30
Sarajevo - City Hall & Old National Library - BAM10
Sarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - BAM3
Sarajevo - Svrzo's House - BAM3
Sarajevo - Brusa Bezistan - BAM3
Sarajevo - Despica House - BAM3
Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM5
Sarajevo - City Tour with Local Guide - BAM90
Sarajevo - Jewish Museum - BAM5
Sarajevo - Ilidza Park and Springs - BAM15
Sarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret - BAM15
Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - BAM10
Mostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
Kotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord - EUR40
Kotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
Budva - Day Trip (by public bus) - EUR6
Kotor - Fortress - EUR3
Kotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
Dubrovnik - Church of St. Blaise - Free
Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) - EUR35
Dubrovnik - Srd Hill Hike - Free
Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk - EUR35
Split - Fish Market - Free
Split - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
Split - City Museum - EUR4
Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Zagreb - Mirogoj Cemetery - Free
Zagreb - Cathedral - Free
Zagreb - Kula Lotrščak - EUR3
Zagreb - The Croatian Museum of Naive Art - EUR5
Ljubljana - Dragon Bridge - Free
Ljubljana - Metelkova Neighbourhood - Free
Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular - EUR16
Ljubljana - Sights & Bites Urban Adventure - EUR130
Bled - Day Trip by Public Bus - EUR15
Bled - Castle - EUR15
Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
Venice - Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR11
Venice - Glass Museum Murano - EUR11
Venice - Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
Venice - Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR14
Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR112
Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
Cinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration - EUR25
Cinque Terre - Coastal Cruise - EUR41
Cinque Terre - Via dell’Amore trail - EUR10
Florence - Foodies Walk Urban Adventure - EUR79
Siena - Day Trip to Siena by Public Bus - EUR24
Florence - Brunelleschi 3 Days pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
Florence - Accademia - EUR20
Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
Florence - Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR22
Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR16
Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR25
Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR17
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
2.Venice will implement a visitor’s fee for all travellers visiting the city between 18 April 2025 and 27 July 2025 This fee is not payable by Tuuur customers; however, you will need to apply for an exemption before arrival at
. For further information, please see the “Passports, visas and entry requirements,” section of your Essential Trip Information
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