Top Croatia Budget Culture Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Our 180 most popular Croatia Budget Culture Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 33 tour companies. 362 reviews.

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Highlights of the Balkans
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Belgrade, Belgrade - Kelmegdan Fortress
  • Discover Dubrovnik’s Big Onofrio Fountain, Franciscan Monastery, Rector's Palace and Sponza Palace
  • Visit Mostar - Stari Most Bridge
  • Visit Niš, Novi Sad, Sarajevo and Sofia

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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101 Smiles on the Dalmatian Coast
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cycle ride and easy walks through vineyards, villages and farms
  • Help out on the farm and cook traditional dishes with the farmer
  • Family fun: Kayak, swim and snorkel at the beach
  • Cable car ride over sensational Dubrovnik city

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"This was out first trip with KE and part of a longer stay in China. We had a fantastic time and the trek was the highlight of our extended holiday. The scenery was stunning and enhanced by the heavy snow fall we got at second camp. Whilst unexpected, the tour leader was able to modify our schedule and we completed the trek by staying at the second base camp for an extra night. We had active and passive acclimatisation and didn’t suffer from any altitude sickness. The days were relatively short in terms of walking but that was good as it left time to adjust the schedule when the unexpected happened. Whilst walking poles are listed as recommended, we think they were essential. Also make sure you have a good quality thermal sleeping mat as it is cold at night. The only negative is the use of single use plastic which is common throughout China. In summary a fantastic adventure and the panda bears are very cute too!"

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Cruise Croatia: Dubrovnik to Split via Zadar
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Take an excursion to krka national park, where you’ll get a chance to swim in secluded pools and beneath waterfalls.
  • Board a traditional wooden vessel and sail up along the spectacular neretva river to bosnia and herzegovina, allowing you to explore the beautiful town of mostar.
  • Dive into the aquamarine waters of the dalmatian coast – your captain will be stopping the ship to allow you to enjoy swim breaks in between port stops.
  • Eat and drink like dalmatian royalty – visit one of croatia’s finest wineries then enjoy a traditional feast in a small village outside sibenik, renowned for its smoked ham.
  • Experience the sea organ in zadar, an incredible marriage of acoustical engineering and historical art – appreciate the ambience of this masterpiece with a glass of sparkling wine at sunset.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"they are 'fair weather friends' I did not receive so much as an email advising of changes in the cancellation policy, discovered when I contacted them to cancel. I now receive automated emails/msgs as I attempt to work through this. The email states I may contact them on 31 July to discuss the matter!....4 months away. I'm absolutely stunned by how shoddy this outfit is....who knew?! Out of pocket $4000. Expect I'm not the only one."

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Balkan Magical Escape Tour
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Budva - Old Town, Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain and Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace
  • Explore Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and Mostar - Stari Most Bridge
  • Visit Skopje - Church of the Holy Savior and Skopje - Old Bazaar
  • Discover Sofia, Tirana - Mosque of Et'hem Bey and Belgrade - Kelmegdan Fortress

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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The Balkan Gems
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Budva and Budva - Old Town
  • Visit Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain, Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery and Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
  • Budva - Church of St. Ivan
  • Visit Kotor Bay, Ohrid - St. Sofia and Skopje - Kale Fortress
  • Explore Tirana - Mosque of Et'hem Bey and Skanderbeg Square

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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Cruise Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik via Zadar
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise into the kornati national park archipelago to explore the bays and untouched islands. use the on-board kayaks, take a dip or simply relax on deck with a drink in hand.
  • Experience the incredible marriage of acoustic engineering and historic art that is the sea organ in zadar – with a glass of sparkling wine at sunset, no less!
  • Take a leisurely guided walk in plitivice lakes national park, the ideal way to experience the terraced lakes and waterfalls of this world heritage-listed wonder.
  • There’s nothing like diving into the aquamarine waters of the dalmatian coast. weather permitting, our captain will be stopping the ship for regular swim breaks during the trip.
  • This itinerary includes a special detour to mostar in boznia and herzegovina, where you can see the town’s iconic bridge and chat with local craftsmen and metalworkers.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"they are 'fair weather friends' I did not receive so much as an email advising of changes in the cancellation policy, discovered when I contacted them to cancel. I now receive automated emails/msgs as I attempt to work through this. The email states I may contact them on 31 July to discuss the matter!....4 months away. I'm absolutely stunned by how shoddy this outfit is....who knew?! Out of pocket $4000. Expect I'm not the only one."

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Croatia Coastal Cruising: Dubrovnik to Split (Peregrine Dalmatia)
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Board a traditional vessel and sail up along the spectacular neretva river, inland from opuzen.
  • The trip includes an excursion to krka national park, where you’ll get a chance to swim in secluded pools and beneath waterfalls.
  • If you’re worried about long cruise days, this itinerary is a good choice. there are plenty of excursions, short walks and port stops, and the distance between islands is short.
  • While large cruise liners have to moor out at sea and commute into shore via tender, we drop anchor in the middle of port towns like hvar or korcula. you can hop on or off the boat as you please.
  • There’s nothing like diving into the aquamarine waters of the dalmatian coast. weather permitting, our captain will be stopping the ship for regular swim breaks during the trip.
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Themes

Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"they are 'fair weather friends' I did not receive so much as an email advising of changes in the cancellation policy, discovered when I contacted them to cancel. I now receive automated emails/msgs as I attempt to work through this. The email states I may contact them on 31 July to discuss the matter!....4 months away. I'm absolutely stunned by how shoddy this outfit is....who knew?! Out of pocket $4000. Expect I'm not the only one."

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Balkan Delight Tour
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Belgrade, Budva and Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain
  • Explore Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, Mostar - Stari Most Bridge and Ohrid - St. Clement Church
  • Visit Belgrade - Kelmegdan Fortress, Tirana - Mosque of Et'hem Bey and Skanderbeg Square
  • Discover Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery and Sponza Palace
  • Visit Kotor Bay, Novi Sad and Tirana

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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Croatia Budget Culture Trips & Packages Reviews

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Superb mix of natural beauty and culture

The trip exceeded our expectations. You start on the coastline of Croatia and Montenegro, which is totally stunning. The drive into the mountain is breathtaking an...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

A little bit of everything at a great pace

Bosnia and Montenegro have it all; beautiful coast line, spectacular lakes which are oh so blue , mountains and charming towns and cities. This trip goes at an exc...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Great mix of scenery and culture

This is a good combination of interesting cities and mountains ,with a reasonable pace and comfortable air-conditioned bus;our guide and driver were excellent, wi...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Full on and great fun

Great cultural and educational experience. Lots of variety of experiences superbly led by Sabina and safely driven by damir. Not enough time in Dubrovnik so most o...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Bosnia and beyond

The trip was everything I had hoped for and more. It is extremely well balanced in that it offers an excellent mix of town and countryside based activities, a mixt...

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