Itinerary: 10 Days Europe; Hungary. Slovenia. Croatia. Bosina & Herzegovina.

Here is a snapshot of the itinerary I had done up and embark on this Eastern Europe Trip.

Due to the limited time I had, the first few days in Budapest and Ljubljana does involve a lot of walking. If you do have more time to spare, it is advisable to spend 1 more night in Budapest and spread the activity over 2 days to complete.

The common question that people tend to ask is when would be the best time to visit Hungary? Do note that June- August (summer vacation) is the peak period, which mean hotel & airfare to Europe are at the highest. Perhaps, you would want to avoid this period. The best time to visit Hungary is in spring and autumn where there are lesser crowds. For more information, you can always visit the link here to find out more on the best time to visit!

Day 1: Depart Singapore

2335H: Depart Singapore

Day 2: Budapest

0755H: Arrive Budapest;

1000H: Check in hotel (to book from booking.com/ allow cancellation)

1200H: Explore Budapest city;

1300H: Visit Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica

1400h: Walk along Danube River Promenade

1430H: Visit Buda Castle Hill; funicular is the fastest way to get to the top of Castle Hill and is popular because of its panoramic views out across the Danube.

Matthias Church, also known as The Church of Our Lady, is a prominent landmark on Castle Hill.

1500H: Fisherman’s Bastion

1630H: Hero Square. Address: Hősök tere, 1146

1730H: Visit the Great Market Hall in central Budapest is Budapest’s most famous marketplace. Closed SUNDAY. Address: Vámház krt. 1-3, 1093

Day 3: Budapest – Ljubljana

0800H: Leave Hotel

0900H: Visit City Park; home to the Budapest Municipal Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Budapest Circus and the Vajdahunyad Castle.

1030H: Visit Széchenyi Thermal Baths in the City Park ; largest “medicinal” bath centre in Europe. The waters are rich in sulphates, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and fluoride, which are believed to help patients with degenerative joint illnesses and other medical issues. For those who just want to enjoy the relaxing powers of the thermal pools, there are a variety of different thermal pools on site, as well as saunas and steam rooms.

1200H: Lunch

1600H: Head to Népliget Bus Station and Take the Flixbus from Budapest to Ljubljana (6hr 40 min)  Paid and booked.

2240H: Arrive Ljubljana

Day 4: Ljubljana- Lake Bled- Ljubljana- Zargreb

0800H: Take bus to Lake Bled  [buy ticket at the bus station] , check out, put bags in the hostel

1000H: Arrive Lake Bled ; explore castle, take a walk around, row boat

1330H: Lunch

1430H: Take bus back to Ljubljana  [buy ticket at the bus station]

1600H: Arrive; explore Ljunljana old town

1630H: Visit Prešernov trg Square, the heart of the historic Ljubljana. Includes 3 of the most recognizable images of Ljubljana: the pink facade of the Franciscan Church, the monument to the poet France Prešeren, and Plečnik`s Triple Bridge.

1730H: Cross the triple Bridge, you are already at the Central Market. Not far from the market is the famous Dragon Bridge (Zmajski most).

1815H: Take bus from Ljubljana – Zargreb    [paid And booked]

2030H: Arrive Zargreb ; Stay near Zagreb’s central square, Ban Jelačić Square

2200H: Be sure to wander along Tkalčićeva Street after dark. At night, all the shops are lit up, and the street has a very romantic feel about it.

Day 5: Zargreb – Plitvice Lakes – Zadar – Dubrovnik

0900H: Explore Zargreb ; visit St. Mark’s Church

1030H: Take bus from Zargreb to Plitvice Lakes

1310H: Arrive Plitvice Lakes ; explore

1700H: Bus from Plitvice Lakes to Zadar (132km; travel time of 01:40h) https://getbybus.com/en/bus-plitvice-lakes-to-zadar

1845H: Arrive Zadar

2000H:  View magnificent sunset at “Monument to the Sun”

Day 6: Dubrovnik

0310H: Depart Zadar

1048H: Arrive Dubrovnik , free & easy

Day 7: Dubrovnik

0800H: Tour of the old walls

1000H: Take ferry to Lokrum Island ; walk around island and beach swimming

1400H: Ferry back to Dubrovnik mainland; chill

Day 8: Dubrovnik – Kravice Falls – Mostar – Sarajevo

Tour from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo:

0800H: Start of Tour

1000H: Visit Kravice falls aka small Niagara; swim at waterfall area

1200H: Visit to Pocitelj, medieval town and Ottoman village

1300H: Lunch break in Blagaj

1430H: Visit to Blagaj Tekke and enjoying Buna river springs

1500H: Arrival to Mostar and 1h Free & Easy in the old town

1700H: Visit to Jablanica where we will learn the famous WWII story of Neretva Battle

1730H: Visit to Konjic, charming town famous for its 17th century old Ottoman bridge

1800H: Drive towards Sarajevo

1930H: Arrive at Sarajevo

Day 9: Sarajevo

1000H: City Scars tour of Sarajevo; Free & Easy

Day 10: Depart Sarajevo to Singapore

1300H: Take a walk around Baščaršija (Bazaar)

1910H: Arrive Sarajevo Airport

2110H: Depart Sarajevo

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