Balkan Secrets Unveiled Stuttgart + Danube + Balkan Peninsula 7-Day Private Tour
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At a glance
- Length
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Start / end
- Departure from Stuttgart to Ljubljana → Munich → Stuttgart
- Suits
- Seniors
- Best season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
Day by day
- Day 1Departure from Stuttgart to Ljubljana → Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana → Central Market → Ljubljana Castle
- Day 2Postojna Cave → Split Old Town
- Day 3Diocletian's Palace → Dubrovnik City Walls → Banje Beach
- Day 4Zadar Waterfront Promenade → Franciscan Monastery → Zadar City Gate
- Day 5Zagreb Cathedral → Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Day 6Getreidegasse & Mozart's Birthplace → Mirabell Gardens → Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Day 7Hallstatt → Munich → Stuttgart
Price includes
Chauffeur only: private car, Chinese-speaking driver-guide, fuel, tolls and parking, the guide’s room and meals.
All-inclusive: everything above plus hotels, the main tickets listed in the itinerary and daily breakfast.
Not included
Flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending; with Chauffeur only, hotels, tickets and meals are yours to arrange.
Practical details
- Pick-up point and start time: agreed with your consultant when you book.
- Luggage: a 7-8 seat Mercedes V-Class takes about 7 large cases; larger groups or more luggage get a bigger vehicle.
- Child seats: available — tell us the children’s ages and weights when booking.
How to book
- Contact a consultant (WeChat, WhatsApp or the enquiry form) with your dates, group size and ideas
- The consultant confirms each day, the vehicle and hotels, and sends a quote
- Once you accept the quote, pay in full to secure the vehicle and driver-guide
Cancellation and changes: see our booking terms and cancellation policy
Tour Highlights
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Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana
Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Itinerary Overview
Stuttgart – Ljubljana | Strolling Through the Medieval Dreams of the Dragon City
Departure from Stuttgart to Ljubljana
Your personal butler will greet you and drive you across the German-Austrian border to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
It is recommended to have your passport and visa documents ready for border control.
Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana
Stroll across the Dragon Bridge spanning the Ljubljanica River and feel the mystical power of the bronze dragon statues.
Central Market
Enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the vibrant local atmosphere.
Ljubljana Castle
Ascend to the castle for a panoramic view of the city and its red-tiled rooftops.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel Breakfast
- Lunch Local Specialty Lunch at Central Market
- Dinner Independent or arranged by the hotel after check-in
Accommodation
Ljubljana Boutique Hotel
Ljubljana – Split | Descending into the Queen's Palace of the Underworld
Postojna Cave
Ride a tourist train through the grand corridors of this Karst landscape, admiring stalactites and stalagmites, and experience the 'Queen of the Underworld'.
Split Old Town
After checking into the hotel, enjoy a leisurely stroll and soak in the characteristic afternoon laziness of the Mediterranean coast.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel Breakfast
- Lunch Simple meal en route or independent
- Dinner Restaurant in Split Old Town
Accommodation
Split Hotel
Split – Dubrovnik | Reliving Game of Thrones Amidst Red Ramparts
Diocletian's Palace
Wander among the ruins of the Roman Emperor's retirement palace, listening to the echoes of millennia of history.
Dubrovnik City Walls
Walk along the winding stone steps for a bird's-eye view of the perfect fusion of the Old Town and the azure sea.
Banje Beach
Take an evening stroll on the pebbled shore or enjoy an authentic Croatian dinner at a seaside restaurant.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel Breakfast
- Lunch Simple meal en route or independent
- Dinner Croatian Dinner at a Seaside Restaurant
Accommodation
Dubrovnik Hotel
Dubrovnik – Zadar | Hearing the Soulful Melody of the Sea Organ
Zadar Waterfront Promenade
Listen to the natural symphony played by the waves striking the stone steps and pipes – the Sea Organ.
Franciscan Monastery
Explore the monastery cloister, home to one of Europe's oldest pharmacies, and feel the weight of history.
Zadar City Gate
Admire the stone lion statues from the Venetian era and feel the ancient glory of this city gateway.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel Breakfast
- Lunch Simple meal en route or independent
- Dinner Zadar Waterfront Restaurant
Accommodation
Zadar Hotel
Zadar – Zagreb | Entering Europe's Jiuzhaigou
Zagreb Cathedral
Visit the majestic cathedral, admiring its soaring twin spires and exquisite Gothic architecture.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, known as 'Europe's Jiuzhaigou', traversing boardwalks amidst cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear lakes.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel Breakfast
- Lunch Simple meal within the park or independent
- Dinner Restaurant in Zagreb city center
Accommodation
Zagreb Hotel
Zagreb – Salzburg | The Birthplace of Mozart and the Romance of the City of Music
Getreidegasse & Mozart's Birthplace
Stroll down the famous Getreidegasse and visit the sacred space where the musical genius Mozart was born and raised.
Mirabell Gardens
Tour the iconic setting from the film 'The Sound of Music' and experience its Baroque elegance.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Ascend the mighty fortress for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the Alps.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel Breakfast
- Lunch Traditional Salzburg Restaurant
- Dinner Restaurant near the hotel
Accommodation
Salzburg Hotel
Salzburg – Hallstatt – Munich – Stuttgart | The Alpine's Most Beautiful Poem
Hallstatt
Visit the fairytale lakeside village, often called the 'World's Most Beautiful Village', admiring its colorful wooden houses and the iconic spire church.
Munich → Stuttgart
Drive via Munich back to Stuttgart, concluding the journey.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel Breakfast
- Lunch Simple meal en route or independent
- Dinner None (Airport transfer upon tour conclusion)
Accommodation
None (tour ends)
Transparent Pricing & Package Comparison
Your group only, never shared. Choose All-inclusive or Chauffeur only
All-inclusive
Car, driver-guide, hotels, the main tickets on the itinerary and daily breakfast in one quote, so there is nothing left to book once you arrive.
- Private car: Mercedes-Benz V-Class (7-8 seats) or 9-seat van, incl. fuel, tolls & city entry fees
- Driver-guide: A Chinese- and English-speaking driver who also guides, with you throughout; no mandatory tipping
- Hotels: 4-5 star hotels or country-house hotels near the sights or in town (glass igloos on Arctic trips), not far-out locations
- Tickets: The main tickets and activities on the itinerary (icebreaker cruise, king crab safari, Jungfrau railway, castle entries, etc.)
- Breakfast & guide costs: Hotel breakfast every day; the driver-guide's out-of-town room and meals are covered
Chauffeur only
For guests who would rather book their own hotels (for example with Marriott or Hilton points) and choose their own restaurants.
- Private car: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or 9-seat van, door to door along the itinerary, incl. fuel & insurance
- Driver-guide: Drives and explains along the way; the guide's out-of-town room and meals are covered
- Route check: Before you travel, go through each day's route and timings one-to-one with a consultant, at no extra cost
- Tickets and meals paid by you (the guide can help book them)
- Hotels booked by you (we send a list of hotels along the route)
Why Choose OuluTrip Private Tailored Travel? (Our Value Philosophy)
We book hotels near the sights or along the route rather than cheaper ones far out of town, so there is less doubling back and the first stop of the day is not far away.
Only your family or friends are in the car — a 7-8 seat Mercedes V-Class with room for luggage. Stop somewhere safe when you see a view you like, and set the start time and pace of each day yourselves, with no coach-tour roll calls.
Chauffeur only and All-inclusive are quoted separately, with what is and isn't included listed above. No shopping stops, no compulsory extras. The more of you travel together, the less the car costs each person.
📌 About Our Group Tier Scaling:
• European private charters are calculated per vehicle — private departures start from just 2 guests (never joined by strangers);
• As your party size grows (e.g. 4 or 6-7 family members), fixed vehicle and guide costs are shared, significantly reducing the per-person start price!
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