• Vienna - 07:30 AM – Hotel Pickup in Vienna

The day starts with a convenient pickup from your hotel, apartment, or a designated meeting point in Vienna.

Please be ready in the lobby by 07:30 AM. A professional driver-guide will welcome you, assist with any luggage, and ensure your comfort in a private, air-conditioned van.

As the journey begins, relax and enjoy the changing Austrian landscapes as the route leads toward Graz and Zagreb.

• Graz - The trip from Vienna to Zagreb takes approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and border conditions. For comfort and safety, a short coffee/restroom break is included about halfway through — typically after 2.5 hours of driving, near Graz or just before the Slovenian border.
• Graz - Coffee break in Graz. Stretch your legs, enjoy a proper espresso, use clean restrooms, and give the driver a short legal rest. Arrive in Zagreb refreshed and ready to explore.
• Zagreb - After the brief stop in or near Graz, the journey continues south toward Zagreb, Croatia’s capital — crossing two international borders along the way (Austria → Slovenia → Croatia).

What to Expect: Border Control: A valid passport or EU ID is required. Both Slovenia and Croatia are in the EU.

Drive Time: Approximately 2.5 hours from Graz to Zagreb, depending on border wait times and traffic around Maribor.

Scenery: This stretch is scenic — forests, vineyards, and rolling hills — and the route stays on good highways almost the entire way.

• Zagreb - Because Google Maps can’t tell you stories.

Upon arrival in Zagreb, you won’t just be dropped off with a map and a “good luck.” A local guide will greet you, sharing the city’s history, secrets, and tips to avoid tourist traps.

What You’ll See: St. Mark’s Church – With its uniquely tiled roof that’s more Instagrammed than explained.

Stone Gate – A city gate that’s also a shrine.

Lotrščak Tower – Discover why a cannon fires every day at noon.

Tkalčićeva Street – Cafés, people-watching, and stories you won’t find in any brochure.

Ban Jelačić Square – Zagreb’s main plaza and vibrant heart.

All in a relaxed 1.5-hour walk, flat and easy, with plenty of photo stops.

• Zagreb - After the guided tour, you’ll know the saints, the cannons, the kings. Now enjoy 1.5 hours to explore Zagreb on your own — and yes, that’s enough time to fall in love with it (or at least with the food).
• Vienna - Let’s be honest: it’s a long journey back.

Once your Zadar gelato has melted and your camera is full of tiled roofs and cannon towers, it’s time for the long drive home.

• Austria - After 2 hours of driving, a short break for coffee is recommended somewhere on the road back to the hotel in Vienna.
• Vienna - The return trip will be quiet, not a sightseeing tour.

Bring snacks, podcasts, and patience.

Don’t expect to arrive in Vienna feeling like you just left a spa. But you’ll get there. And you’ll have experienced two countries in one day, which is quite an achievement.

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Vienna
• Bottled water
• Parking fees
• Tolls
• Fuel and vehicle expenses
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch

Discover the diverse beauty of Central Europe with a day trip departing from Vienna. Explore historic cities such as Prague, celebrated for its stunning architecture, and the picturesque Český Krumlov, where time appears to pause. Immerse yourself in the lively culture of Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube,” or enjoy the charming appeal of Bratislava, the “little big city.” Each tour provides comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, with hotel pick-up and multilingual digital guides for a tailored experience. Ideal for travelers looking for a brief yet enriching journey through these captivating locations.

• Day excursions to Prague, Budapest, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Zagreb, and more
• Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles for up to 8 passengers
• Includes pick-up and drop-off for a hassle-free experience
• Complimentary multilingual digital guide available through the SmartGuide app

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.