Eastern Europe Itinerary

Budapest (2n) Zagreb Split (2n) Dubrovnik (1n) Mostar (1n) Sarajevo (2n) Zagreb (1n) Budapest - Bratislava
tislava (1n) Prague (2n) 3-5 Dec Budapest (Hungary) 5-7 Dec Split (Croatia) 7-8 Dec Dubrovnik (Croatia) 8-9 Dec Mostar (Bosnia) 9-11 Dec Sarajevo (Bosnia) 11-12 Dec Zagreb (Croatia) 12-13 Bratislava (Slovakia) can skip if it s too rushed, spend more time in Zagreb instead HUNGARY The local bus line 200E from the airport to the end station of metro M3 'Kbnya -Kispest', a small local transport hub. Single bus tickets are available in airport terminals for HUF 350 at the newspaper vendors, or can be purchased from the driver for HUF 450. Note that for transferring there to the metro, another 350 HUF-ticket is required. The trip from the airport to Dek Ferenc tr metro station takes about 45 to 60 minutes. Free Budapest Walking Tour Meeting point: Vrsmarty square (tr). STARTS DAILY AT 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM Tour leaves from the Vrsmarty square (tr). Meeting point is at the lion fountain. (last stop of M1 yellow line) Walk lasts 2.5 hours and covers about two and a half miles (i.e.about 3.5 kilometers if you think metrically). It is an easy walk with the exception of the 8 minutes long uphill walk to the Castle District. Tour goes at a gentle pace. Home Plus Hostel Hostel | Balassi Balint 27, V district, Budapest, Hungary 1053
Zagreb (Croatia): 6-7h, two daytime trains a day. The train Maestral, arriving at 16:45, ends up at Dli station. Return ticket valid 1 month costs about 30 and it's even cheaper than one-way ticket. IC "Kvarner": Budapest Zagreb
Budapest-Zagreb train (5 Dec) 29 one way, return ticket 60% off
by bus 17 but it doesn't run everyday Budapest-Zagreb (6 Dec) Eat Goulash soup of course!
jhzi chicken soup for example is a rich soup packed with all kinds of vegetables, small slices of chicken and noodles. krtskalcs (chimney cake) fills the air of every Christmas fair it's a favourite among the locals somli galuska (sponge cake spilled with rich chocolate sauce and topped with light whipped cream) Dobos cake is a sponge cake layered with soft chocolate butter cream topped with a thin slice of caramel cracking in your mouth
CROATIA Zagreb Zagreb does not have free walking tour. Ask for map and places to visit at the hostel. You can leave your belongings at the hostel and come back later to take. Chillout Hostel Zagreb. Address: Tomiceva 5A, Zagreb, Croatia The Upper and Lower Towns Gornji grad, (Upper Town) and Donji grad (Lower Town) are the cultural, religious, and commercial hubs of Zagreb. These are where most of the restaurants, bars and tourist sights are located. Old Town Gate, at the top of Radieva street (Upper Town). now a shrine to virgin Mary - the "Kamenita vrata" where you can light a candle or place a vow and, as the locals believe, your wish will be granted. Near the Old Town Gate is the sculpture of St. George having slain the dragon. The other statue, him fighting the dragon, is located on the Marshal Tito's Square near the Croatian National Theatre. Strossmayer etalite. (eng. Strossmayer's walkway) In the summer, it is an outdoor scene for painters, musicians and other artists offering food, drinks, performances and concerts. Popular meeting place for all ages, with a great view of the Lower Town.
Zagreb-Split bus schedule
Split Stay: Coparadise Split hostel Free walking tour has stopped for the season, so get a map from the hostel.
Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO heritage site) - The historic centre of Split is built around the remains of this Roman palace. You only need to wander around to experience it but you can also pay to visit the excavated remains of the basement of the palace. St. Duje's cathedral - Originally built around 305 AD as a mausoleum of Roman emperor Diocletian's (the oldest cathedral building in the world). Peristil square (Peristylium) - Main square of Diocletian's palace with well preserved Roman architecture. Jupiter's temple - Ancient Roman temple which became St. John's church. Two original Egyptian sphinxes- One is located on Peristil square, and the other in front of Jupiter's temple or St. John's church. They were brought from Egypt by Roman emperor Diocletian. Riva is the main city promenade Marjan - a hill situated on the west of Split. Marjan is an oasis for many people who look for a natural stress relief, a great place for long walks, jogging, and bike rides. Marjan's peak, Telegrin is 174 m high and gives a wonderful panoramic view of Split.
Split-Dubrovnik bus schedule Split to Dubrovnik by bus: Buses run every hour or two, taking about 4-5 hours. Bus information can be found at www.ak-split.hr (Split bus station arrivals & departures), www.dubrovnik-online.com or www.libertasdubrovnik.hr (Dubrovnik bus station departures). Dubrovnik Stay: http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hostel-Villa-Angelina-OldTown/Dubrovnik/70694?dateFrom=2013-12-05&dateTo=2013-12-06#availability perfectly located in the heart of Old town of Dubrovnik, inside city walls. 35 for 2 p rivate twin bedroom
wander around the old town to admire the many historic buildings. Placa Stradun, (Old town). The Stradun (Placa) is the central street of the city of Dubrovnik and is the place where the old city comes to life. During the day, explore the shades of the peripendicular streets and alleys on its sides, and during the night, take walks up and down the Stradun with an ice-cream in hand. (buy gelato from one of the many stores around 1 per scoop so its cheap).
Dubrovnik Mostar bus schedule
BOSNIA Mostar
Stari Most - The Old Bridge. Originally built by the Turks in 1566, it was destroyed in 1993, but rebuilt in 2004. The bridge is the highlight of Mostar and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Eat Bosnian pot (bosanski lonac) - a mixture of meat and vegetables slow roasted and served in a ceramic pot sarma - cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice jagnjetina - lamb grilled over an open fire filovane paprike - peppers stuffed with minced meat and spices pies such as sirnica (made with cheese) and zeljanica (made with spinach). Dishes such as cevapi (small sausages in a type of pita bread with chopped onions) burek, a type of pastry stuffed with meat show the influence of Turkish cuisine.
Mostar to Sarajevo train costs 9.90 BAM (5).

Trains run between Mostar and Sarajevo (3 per day), Zagreb (2 per day), and Ploe (2 per day). Train times can be found at http://www.zfbh.ba. The scenery on the train ride between Mostar and Sarajevo is stunning, passing through rugged terrain with a series of tunnels, U-turns and viaducts. It is therefore more picturesque as well as cheaper to make this journey by train (one-way ticket costs 10.90 KM, 07:55 departure, 2.5 hours(July 2013)) rather than by bus. However, the facilities of the train stations and most of the trains, a donation from the Swedish government, are rather dated, and the bus provides a more comfortable journey.
Mostar to Sarajevo costs 9.90 BAM (5). 2h 35min Departures everyday: 0600, 0700, 0900, 1100, 1500, 1815 Sarajevo to Zagreb train costs 59 BAM (30), bought in Sarajevo.
Sarajevo Zagreb bus should be cheaper, approx. 8h journey. Departures everyday: 0630, 1230, 2200
SLOVENIA
SARAJEVO LJUBLJANA 83,80 BAM 42
I suggest that you skip Slovenia because from here, going to Czech republic there are no direct trains, have to make several connections. Zagreb - Ljubljana You can buy easily buy tickets from Zagreb to Ljubljana or vice versa at the station for around 18. They cannot be bought online. It's a lovely scenic journey along the Sava river, highly recommended.
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SLOVAKIA
Budapest Bratislava by bus (11 Dec) 13
Bratislava-Prague by bus to meet me. My flight reaches at 20:35 so you need not arrive so early.
Bratislava to Prague by train for 15... Comfortable air-conditioned EuroCity trains with restaurant car link Bratislava Hlavna with Brno roughly every 2 hours through the day, journey time around 4h08.

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Budapest (2n) Zagreb Split (2n) Dubrovnik (1n) Mostar (1n) Sarajevo (2n) Zagreb (1n) Budapest - Bratislava

Budapest-Zagreb train (5 Dec) 29 one way, return ticket 60% off

Zagreb-Split bus schedule

Dubrovnik Mostar bus schedule

Mostar to Sarajevo train costs 9.90 BAM (5).

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