The Heart of Central Europe with Slovenia and Italy

Day 1 - UK - Prague

Titan’s VIP door-to-door transfer service collects you from home for your flight to Prague.

Ambassador - Zlatá Husa, Prague (4-star)

Day 2 - Prague

You’ll become convinced that Prague is one of Europe’s most attractive cities on our guided tour this morning. This afternoon is free for further sightseeing.

Ambassador - Zlatá Husa, Prague (4-star)

Day 3 - Prague

Today is at leisure. Perhaps admire the city’s magnificent baroque and Romanesque architecture or simply enjoy the views from the banks of the River Vltava.

Ambassador - Zlatá Husa, Prague (4-star)

Day 4 - Vienna

We journey through endless rolling vistas and dense forest today as we travel on to the imperial grandeur of Vienna.

Arcotel Wimberger, Vienna (4-star)

Day 5 - Vienna

Soak up the sights of Vienna on a sightseeing tour which includes views of the lavish, terraced gardens of Prince Eugene’s Belvedere Palace, the State Opera, the sprawling Hofburg residence of Emperor Franz Joseph, and the Parliament buildings.

Arcotel Wimberger, Vienna (4-star)

Day 6 - Vienna

This morning we visit Schönbrunn Palace, a building of architectural splendour, commissioned as a summer residence by Emperor Leopold I for his son Josef I. We return to the city centre, where the remainder of the day is free to further explore the city.

Arcotel Wimberger, Vienna (4-star)

Day 7 - Bratislava - Budapest

We journey to Bratislava for free time in Slovakia’s capital. It has many fine buildings including its baroque and rococo palaces - as elegant as any in Vienna. Late afternoon, we arrive in the beautiful city of Budapest.

Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Centre (4-star)

Day 8 - Budapest

After breakfast, we’ll explore the Pest side of Budapest on a guided tour. There are the Parliament buildings and the National Museum, home to remarkable treasures including the oldest skull yet found in Europe and Liszt’s gold baton. The afternoon is free to explore the city further. At night, we’ll gain a different perspective as the city lights up and we take a river cruise along the Danube.

Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Centre (4-star)

Day 9 - Budapest - Lake Balaton

The plains of Pest are divided from the hilly area of Buda by the scenic River Danube, which has inspired writers, artists and musicians for centuries. In Buda, Gellert Hill affords a wonderful view of the city, river and mountains - and today we’ll take the funicular to the top, before crossing the Danube over the ornate and stunning Margarete Bridge. After lunch, we make our way to Hungary’s largest lake - Balaton.

Hotel Yacht Wellness & Business Siofok, Lake Balaton (4-star)

Day 10 - Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton stretches 80km across, where red-roofed towns and sleepy villages, as well as rows of emerald-green linden trees line crystal-clear waters. And depending on the time of year, you’ll also see purple speckled lavender fields, located on its northern shores. In the morning, we’ll head to a local lavender factory and take part in a workshop. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a boat trip across the lake before heading back to the hotel.

Hotel Yacht Wellness & Business Siofok, Lake Balaton (4-star)

Day 11 - Lake Balaton - Bled

We’ll bid farewell to Hungary to make our way across to Slovenia, stopping in ancient Ptuj (the oldest town in the country) for a spot of wine tasting and lunch. It’s a fantastic introduction to Slovenia’s picture-perfect lakeside towns. Afterwards, we’ll continue our journey to Bled on the shores of its namesake lake, our home for the next two nights.

Hotel Kompas, Bled (4-star)

Day 12 - Ljubljana

Despite being one of the smallest and youngest capitals in Europe, Ljubljana is well known for its rich medieval heritage, as well as a wonderful selection of Renaissance, baroque and art nouveau buildings. We’ll take a guided tour of the city before time to explore independently and purchase lunch before returning to Bled. The afternoon is free to explore. Perhaps you'll wander around glacial Lake Bled and taste some Bled cake. Or head over to Bled Island to see its striking 15th-century church.

Hotel Kompas, Bled (4-star)

Day 13 - Trieste

After breakfast, we’ll take the scenery rich coastal route along the Italian side of Istria to Trieste. Almost entirely surrounded by Slovenia and overlooking the Adriatic, this peninsula has a medley of influences - Croatian, Greek, German and Austrian. And we’ll learn more about the neo-gothic home of Archduke Maximilian of Austria when we explore the impressive Castello di Miramare. After lunch, there’s still some time to wander through Trieste before making our way to our hotel for the next two nights.

Victoria Hotel Letterario Trieste (4-star)

Day 14 - Trieste

Today is free. Perhaps you’d like to spend the day exploring beautiful Trieste. Stroll the photogenic Canal Grande, watching the boats bob on the water. Head to Italy’s only sea-facing piazza - Unità d'Italia - and grab a spot of lunch. From a lighthouse to a synagogue, Roman villas and museums there is plenty to see and do. Or you can choose to journey to the canals of Venice, a few hours away on an optional excursion. With a guide, you’ll navigate your way through the maze of alleys and then have the rest of the time to explore by yourself. Perhaps take a gondola ride, grab a bellini in Harry’s Bar or tick off Venice’s key icons including The Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica.

Victoria Hotel Letterario Trieste (4-star)

Day 15 - Trieste - Venice - UK

We transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

Trieste - Venice - UK