Austria, Slovenia, Croatia
VIENNA – SALZBURG – ADRENALINE PARK – LJUBLJANA – BLED – PLITVICE – ZAGREB
7 days / 6 nights
Highlights:
Teambuilding adrenaline challenges
The pearl of Slovenia: one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, lake Bled
The best shopping and clubbing experience in this part of Europe
16 lakes & 92 waterfalls in Lake Plitvice
Itinerary:
DAY 1 Vienna
DAY 2 Vienna
DAY 3 Vienna, Linz, Salzburg
DAY 4 Salzburg, adrenaline park, Ljubljana
DAY 5 Ljubljana, Bled, Ljubljana
DAY 6 Ljubljana, Plitvice, Zagreb
DAY 7 Departure from Zagreb
DAY 1: VIENNA
/Vienna airport – Vienna 25km, 40min/
Arrival at Vienna Airport at 13h25, after immigration transfer to Vienna.
Vienna is Austria’s capital city and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. The city lies in the east of Austria and is close to the borders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Its city centre is a UNESCO Word Heritage Site. Vienna is being regarded as the City of Music as Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, etc. worked there.
Check-in at hotel in Vienna.
Leisure time for the rest of the day.
Dinner.
Overnight in Vienna.
DAY 2: VIENNA
After breakfast, you will take a guided city tour of Vienna. You will have a guided walk along the Ringstrasse, you will pass by the State Opera House, the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts with its world famous art treasures of the Habsburgs and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quartier, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. The tour will proceed with the visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace, which was the former summer residence of the Habsburg imperial family, considered one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe. Today, the palace is part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage due to its historic importance, its unique grounds and its splendid furnishings. On the way back to the opera you will pass by the Belvedere Palace, which houses the largest Gustav Klimt collection in the world.
Lunch.
Afternoon free. Spend it on the Viennese high streets, where you will shop amongst all these brands that are internationally known and loved: Versace, Prada, Armani, Hugo Boss, Rolex… Nothing is missing! And in case you are a sweet-tooth, don’t miss the chance to taste the most famous cake in the world, the Sacher cake!
Dinner.
Overnight in Vienna.
DAY 3: VIENNA, LINZ, SALZBURG
/Vienna – Linz 200km, 2h45min/
/Linz – Salzburg 150km, 2h/
After breakfast departure to Linz. Linz is the third largest city of Austria and the capital of the state of upper Austria. It is located in the north centre of Austria, on both sides of the river Danube. It has the reputation of having the largest port that is accessible from the Danube River. Linz has a great selection of visual attractions for travelers that range from the medieval to the modern era. Saint Martin’s Church was built way back in 799 AD under the order of King Charlemagne. Another church built under a different historical period is the Saint Mary’s Cathedral. This church is reputed to be the largest in the country and was constructed in 1864 with French High Gothic design, which gives it a highly appealing edifice and overall structure. More modern structures such as the Gugl Stadium and the Linzer Landestheater make up the amazing visual landscape that can only belong to Linz. You will also stroll along the Landstraße, one of the most important shopping promenades in Austria and Main square – the largest urban square in Europe.
After arriving in Salzburg, lunch. As the home of Mozart and the celebrated Salzburg Festival, as well as the setting for “The Sound of Music” in 1964, Salzburg is known worldwide as a musical city. Nestled in between the Kapuzinerberg and Monchsberg mountains on the Salzach River, Salzburg is visually stunning — recognized as much for its concentration of high baroque architecture as it is for the surrounding Alpine scenery. On the city tour you will see the Fortress Hohensalzburg, Cathedral, Festival Halls Mozarteum, the main shopping street Getreidegasse, Mozart’s Birthplace, Mirabell Gardens and many other sights. You will have the opportunity to buy the best chocolate liqueur treats, Mozart kugeln, with the taste of dark chocolate, white chocolate, marzipan… The perfect delicious souvenir that is a must to bring home.
Dinner.
Overnight in Salzburg.
DAY 4: SALZBURG, ADRENALINE PARK, LJUBLJANA
/Salzburg – Straža 260km, 3h/
/Straža – Ljubljana 70km, 1h30min/
After breakfast departure from Salzburg.
On the road towards Ljubljana we will stop in an adventure park in Straža where you will experience teambuilding and adrenaline challenges. The park is set up in the natural environment of trees and this is what gives it a special allure. There are 81 attractions and challenges set up in the woods, which will connect your team even more strongly. Before you start your adventure, the guides help you get your safety harness properly fitted. Then once you get it on, you are taken through a short course on the ground on the proper and safe way to clip on to the steel cables, which ensure safety in the park. The less brave will enjoy climbing tracks one or two meters above the ground, while true adrenalin addicts will get the high level of adrenalin on other tracks which climb up to 10 meters.
Lunch.
Arrival in Ljubljana in the evening.
Dinner.
Overnight in Ljubljana.
DAY 5: LJUBLJANA, BLED, LJUBLJANA
/Ljubljana – Bled 60km, 1h/
/Bled – Ljubljana 60km, 1h/
After breakfast, departure towards Bled. Bled is one of the most prestigious Slovenian resorts with its glacier-formed Alpine lake, the famous island of the Slavic goddess of life, Živa, and the oldest castle in Slovenia. In the 19th century, the Swiss doctor Arnold Rikli discovered the beneficial natural resources here and established a spa centre, making Bled one of the most popular touristic places in Austria-Hungary. You will traverse the lake in a traditional boat called pletna towards Bled Island, which was visited by pilgrims as early as the ancient times. From Bled castle, you will admire the fairy-tale lake and the high limestone peaks of the Julian Alps.
Lunch.
Return to Ljubljana with a sightseeing walking tour. Ljubljana has everything that modern capitals have to offer, and on top of that, it has managed to keep the pleasant and relaxing atmosphere of a smaller city. You will visit the old part of town along the Ljubljanica River and you will see the most important cultural and historical monuments including the Three Bridges and the New and Old Markets where you will be delighted with boutique shops and nice restaurants. We will also stop at the famous bridge and learn a few secrets of the medieval city before the path continues to the town square with the Town Hall and the city icon – a fountain symbolizing the three rivers of Carniola. We will also visit the nearby baroque church of St. Nicholas, the food market and the Dragon Bridge with its four dragons that protect the city while also serving as its trademark. With the funicular railway you will climb to the castle which rises above the town. You will finally climb the castle’s tower and enjoy the view over the city and its green surroundings.
Departure towards Ljubljana. An evening of shopping in the largest shopping centre in Slovenia will follow. BTC City is the largest shopping centre in Slovenia with specialized shops, supermarkets, and more than 450 stores. It has the largest selection of world famous brands like Hugo Boss, Desigual, Bershka, Guess, Massimo Dutti, and many more. Free time to shop ‘til you drop! In addition to shopping, you will have the opportunity to visit the entertainment centre Arena, where under one roof you have low endurance sports activities and programs for relaxation, shopping and film entertainment with educational and playful content. The amusement centre covers an area of 9,000 m2. The centre includes a billiards and bowling centre with its central entertainment centre serving as the XPAND cinema with 3D stereoscopic projection, representing the most innovative technology in the field cinematography in this part of Europe. This is the most modern equipped cinema for digital projection in 3D and its dynamic seats enable a new and unique experience on screen. Atlantis Water Park is also at your disposal for pampering you. This is a water park with a wide variety of facilities with dynamic architecture including a 15,000 m2 room for entertainment, relaxation, gathering new strength and recreation. It also includes 16 swimming pools, three of which are outdoor, and offers visitors plenty of fun, adventure, and 15 thematic saunas.
For dinner, try the biggest burger in Europe, the notorious horse burger. It’s a hamburger made from horse meat with all the toppings you can imagine, to make your dinner delicious and memorable!
Ljubljana really comes to life at night. Going out with friends for a beer is one the most popular ways to start the night, since a half-litre glass of beer in a bar only costs 2.5€! Everybody then continues towards one of the nightclubs. Try the hippest drink among young people right now – Aperol Spritz, an aperitif cocktail with a very unique taste. You will party the night away in one of Ljubljana’s classy nightclubs – Cirkus. The club Cirkus offers a unique and exclusive nightclub experience for enthusiastic groups of partygoers during the week and especially on weekends and is able to cater to the needs of up to 1000 guests. The club was designed in an old enchanting cinema-theatre and it stretches across 2 stories of lavishing galleries, including an intimate and cosy VIP area. The focal point is an elevated DJ booth, showcasing top international and regional DJs, singers, musicians and other artists as they spin and perform a blend of various urban genres, topped with colourful entertainers, such as dancers and live acts.
Overnight in Ljubljana.
DAY 6: LJUBLJANA, PLITVICE, ZAGREB
/Ljubljana – Plitvice 270km, 4h/
/Plitvice – Zagreb 150km, 2h30min/
After breakfast, departure towards the Plitvice Lakes National Park and tour of the Park in the afternoon. It is composed of 16 blue and green lakes, connected with more than 90 waterfalls and rapids. For the beauty and the attraction of the Plitvice Lakes, travertine and the plants of travertine take the credit. With the formation of travertine and the partition of the river bed, lakes have formed. This is a magnificent architectonic phenomenon of nature, surrounded by thick woods in which bears, wolves, wild hares, martens, and partridges live. The park has belonged to UNESCO Cultural Heritage since 1979.
Lunch.
Arrival in Zagreb. Afternoon of shopping in Arena Centar. Conveniently located in the south-western part of Zagreb, Arena Centar is known as Croatia’s premier shopping centre. The most prestigious brands of the world are all represented and everyone who’s anyone shops there. This newest and most modern 4th generation shopping-entertainment centre in the region is an architecturally impressive building featuring wide hallways, glass ceilings and conveniently located elevators and escalators.
Dinner back in Zagreb, before a crazy night of partying. You will celebrate your last night in one of Zagreb’s famous nightclubs. With plenty of dancing and drinking, the party doesn’t stop until the early hours of the morning. Whether you will choose Saloon, Route 66, Gallery or Aquarius Club, you will end your trip in style.
Overnight in Zagreb.
DAY 7: Departure from Zagreb
/Zagreb – Zagreb airport 20km, 1h/
Drop-off at Zagreb airport. Flight to Mumbai at 13h15.