Adriatic and Danube Jewels - Budapest to Zagreb

Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital, is a city of contrasts and cultural richness.

Nestled on the banks of the Danube River, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a captivating blend of old-world charm and modern vitality.

As the capital city of Austria, Vienna is a hub of musical and artistic talent, once the home of Mozart, Strauss and Beethoven.

Situated on the Danube River in Austria, Dürnstein is a small picturesque town with a rather English claim to fame.

Built to overlook the Danube River, Melk is a little riverside town in Austria with plenty of history.

Linz, which is located on the Danube River in Austria, is a city where both history and the future come to life.

Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it's overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes.

Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it's overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes.

Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, is a Croatian coastal gem that transports travellers back in time with its stunning medieval architecture, fortified city walls and cobblestone streets.

Korčula, a captivating Croatian island nestled in the Adriatic Sea, is a treasure trove of history, culture and natural beauty.

Split, Croatia's coastal jewel on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, exudes a captivating blend of history, culture and Mediterranean beauty.

Šibenik, nestled on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, is a hidden gem that combines history, culture and coastal beauty.

Šibenik, nestled on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, is a hidden gem that combines history, culture and coastal beauty.

Zadar, a coastal gem on Croatia's Adriatic Sea, beckons with a harmonious blend of ancient history and contemporary allure.

Rab is a town on the island of Rab in Croatia. According to the 2011 census the total population of the town was 8,065, whereas only 437 lived in the titular settlement. Rab, the settlement, is located on a small peninsula on the southwestern side of the island.

Nestled on the picturesque coast of Croatia's Istrian Peninsula, Opatija is a timeless resort town that has charmed visitors for over a century.

Zagreb, Croatia’s northwestern capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. At its center, Upper Town is the site of the Gothic, twin-spired Zagreb Cathedral and 13th-century St. Mark’s Church, with a colorfully tiled roof. Nearby is pedestrian-friendly Tkalčićeva Street, lined with outdoor cafes. Lower Town has the main square, Ban Jelačić, plus shops, museums and parks. ―