Balkans Encompassed - 22 days
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Highlights
- Belgrade - Tour the highlights of the Serbian capital, sip coffee at the famous ? Tavern and enjoy a sundown cruise on the Sava & Danube rivers
- Transylvania - Discover the iconic Bran Castle, which inspired "Dracula" and visit Peles Castle in the Carpathians
- Sinaia - Taste regional wine at an included tasting in the Dealu Mare wine region
- Bucharest - Spend two nights in Romania's captivating capital and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour
- Sofia - Tour the Bulgarian capital, home to onion-domed churches and important landmarks like the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Zlatibor - Ride the "Sargan Eight" heritage train, offering incredible mountain views and passing through tunnels
- Sarajevo - See the sights of the Bosnian capital on a guided tour and taste mouthwatering baklava
- Mostar - See the iconic UNESCO-listed Old Bridge and join a hands-on copper workshop
- Kotor - Pop into Montenegro to explore this historic walled city and take a boat trip to the island of Our Lady on the Rocks
- Dubrovnik - Uncover the historic City Walls, Stradun main street and other highlights of this iconic Croatian city
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Trip includes
- 21 breakfasts & 1 dinner
- 21 nights 4 star hotels (upgrade available)
- Escorted by a local tour leader with local guides for some sightseeing
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Transportation in a mini-bus with air-conditioning & Wi-Fi
- 1 bottle of water (0.5l) daily for each passenger, accommodation taxes and city taxes
- Guided sightseeing in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Timisoara, Sibiu, Sinaia, Bucharest, Plovdiv, Sofia, Nis, Zlatibor, Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, Trebinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, Plitvice Lakes & Zagreb
- Entrance to Temple of Saint Sava, Krusedol Monastery, "Astra" National Museum Complex, Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Damascena Complex with rose water and rakija tasting, Oplenac Royal Complex, Wooden-Town, Blagaj Tekke, Kotor Old Town & Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Coffee & rakija in a Belgrade tavern
- Sava and Danube Rivers cruise
- Wine tasting in a local winery in Northern Serbia
- Cable car ride in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania
- Wine tasting in a local winery in the Dealu Mare region of Romania
- Visit to the ethno village in Bulgaria
- Natural and handmade herbal cosmetics making experience at Ethar ethnographic museum
- Wine tasting in a local winery in Central Serbia
- Train ride tickets on the Sargan Eight heritage railway
- Traditional Bosnian street food tasting
- Copper modelling workshop in Mostar
- Visit to the local market in Trebinje
- Boat ride to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks and entry ticket to the church
- Wine tasting in a local winery in Dalmatia
- Return catamaran trip to Hvar
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
Itinerary
Welcome to Serbia! Upon arrival in Belgrade, our driver will greet you at the Nikola Tesla airport and take you to the hotel. After checking in at your hotel, you will have free time to rest and prepare for the tour.
On your first full day in Serbia, we embark on a walking and driving tour of Belgrade, starting at Knez Mihailova Street, the bustling pedestrian zone filled with shops, cafés, and historic buildings. To kick off our day like a local, we’ll visit the city’s oldest...
Belgrade - Fruska Gora NP - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Belgrade. Today, we explore the captivating sights of Vojvodina, a province in northern Serbia. Our journey takes us through picturesque landscapes and Serbia's renowned wine region towards Fruska Gora National...
Belgrade - Timisoara (Romania) - Sibiu. Departing Serbia, we cross into Romania and drive to Timisoara, the largest city in western Romania. Known as ‘Little Vienna’, the city boasts distinctive architecture and a vibrant cultural scene. Timisoara was the first Europe...
Sibiu - Sinaia. After check-out, we enjoy a leisurely morning with coffee on the charming cobbled streets of Sibiu before continuing our journey through Transylvania, known for its feudal castles and fortified medieval churches. Just a few minutes from Sibiu, we ex...
Sinaia - Peles Castle - Brasov - Bran Castle - Sinaia. Our day begins with a visit to Peles Castle, where King Carol I of Romania was enchanted by the stunning Carpathian Mountain scenery. This magnificent Neo-Renaissance masterpiece became the royal family's summer r...
Sinaia - Bucharest. After check-out from our hotel in Sinaia, our Romanian adventure takes an exciting turn as we enjoy a wine-tasting experience at a prestigious winery in the Dealu Mare wine region, travelling through expansive vineyards to reach a charming estate s...
Bucharest, known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and stunning Belle Epoque architecture, earned the nickname "The Little Paris" in the early 1900s thanks to its vibrant social scene. On today's tour, we'll visit the city's key sights, starting at the colossal Pala...
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) - Arbanasi. Leaving Bucharest and Romania, we journey to the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo. Here we can walk the cobblestone streets that reveal the rich history of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Discover how the resilient popula...
Arbanasi - Plovdiv. We're heading for the Open Air Ethnographic Museum Etar, where we can explore historic water-powered installations, artisans' workshops, and authentic Bulgarian National Revival architecture. We’ll also have the opportunity to engage in traditio...
Plovdiv - Sofia. There is some free time in Plovdiv this morning before we make our way to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. The city blends onion-domed churches, communist-style architecture, and Ottoman influences. We’ll discover some of Bulgaria's finest museums, galle...
Sofia - Nis (Serbia) - Belgrade. Today we return to Serbia, arriving in the city of Nis, which is known as the birthplace of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. During our short tour, we explore the historic Nis Fortress, Serbia's largest and best-preserved Turkish m...
Belgrade - Zlatibor. We head south to Oplenac, where we visit the majestic royal mausoleum and one of Serbia's beautiful wineries. We embark on a royal wine journey through the enchanting Sumadija region, often called the "Serbian Tuscany." At one of Serbia's leading ...
Zlatibor - Drvengrad - Visegrad (Bosnia) - Sarajevo. After check-out, we continue to the ethno village of Drvengrad (Wooden Town), built by renowned film director Emir Kusturica. Constructed from natural materials, primarily wood, the village features the Mecavnik Hot...
Our Sarajevo sightseeing tour commences at Vjecna Vatra (Eternal Flame), a memorial dedicated to the city's WWII liberators. Our tour starts with a taste of the city's culinary crown jewel: the famous burek, enjoyed at a local bakery. As we stroll through the vibrant ...
Sarajevo - Mostar - Blagaj - Trebinje. Today begins with a drive to Mostar, one of the most beautiful cities of the Balkan Peninsula. On a walking tour, we see the iconic Old Bridge, a UNESCO protected landmark and one of the most photographed sights in the country. W...
Trebinje - Kotor (Montenegro) - Dubrovnik (Croatia). This morning, we head to the local market in Trebinje, where we can sample creamy cheese, flavourful dried meats, and sun-ripened fruits from small local producers. Crossing into Montenegro, our first stop is Pe...
Enjoy a guided city tour of the Dubrovnik Old Town, celebrated as the "Pearl of the Adriatic". Highlights of our tour include Stradun, the main street, Placa Square, Pile Gate, and the Rector's Palace. See the City Walls and picturesque city port, uncovering hidden ge...
Dubrovnik - Split. Leaving Dubrovnik, we’ll drive along the picturesque Dalmatian coast to Ston, where we can savour its famous oysters and capture a photo of the iconic Ston Walls. As we continue to the Peljesac Peninsula, we’ll visit a local winery to sample the ...
Split - Hvar - Split. Today we enjoy a day trip to the sunny island of Hvar. We’ll take a short drive to the ferry port and board a high-speed catamaran to the island, renowned for its beautiful Venetian architecture and traffic-free cobbled streets lined with delight...
Split - Plitvice Lakes - Zagreb. Today, we bid farewell to the stunning Dalmatian coast. After check-out, we head inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park, home to 16 interconnected cascading lakes, once referred to as "Devil's Garden". We enjoy a 3-hour guided tour at ...
After hotel check-out, we conclude our Balkan tour with a sightseeing tour of Zagreb. We’ll explore the city's main attractions, starting in Kaptol, the medieval part of Zagreb, where we visit the Franciscan monastery and its 13th-century Church of Saint Francis. Next...
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