Best of the Balkans: From Medieval Fortresses to the Majestic Adriatic Sea
17 days
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Small Group Tour
Discover the rich cultural and social history of the Balkans, a place of ancient trade routes, architecture, breath-taking scenery and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Montenegro, Dubrovnik, Split, Sarajevo, Zagreb and more
- Enjoy a boat excursion on the captivating Adriatic Sea
- Discover Lake Bled, a scene right out of a storybook with a tiny island, mountain landscape and romantic hilltop castle
What's this trip about?
Discover the rich cultural and social history of the Balkans, a place of ancient trade routes, architecture, breath-taking scenery and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive, Check-In, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Herceg Novi D Hunguest Hotel Sun Resort
Dinner: In the hotel dining room, enjoy a welcome buffet dinner. Unless otherwise noted, dinners on this program are typically a three-course set menu. Please note that water is included in the program cost at all meals.
Evening: At leisure.
Day
3
Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi B,L,D Hunguest Hotel Sun Resort
Activity note: 3 hours on the boat with one stop to get out in the morning. Herceg Novi is known as the ’city of stairs’ – please be prepared! The afternoon walking excursion is about 2 hours, if you feel it...
Day
4
Kotor and Kotor Bay
Herceg Novi B,L,D Hunguest Hotel Sun Resort
Activity note: Approximately 2-3 hours of walking during the day.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: This morning we have a coach excursion along the Kotor Bay. We will admire th...
Day
5
Dubrovnik
Neum B,L,D Grand Hotel Neum
Activity note: Transfer time: 2 hours to Dubrovnik, 2 hours to Neum. Approximately 2-3 hours walking during the day.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: After breakfast, we continue our journey towards Dub...
Day
6
Cetina Valley, Split
Split B,L,D Hotel Slavija
Activity note: Transfer time: 2 hours from Neum to Omis, 1 more to Split. Approximately 2-3 hours walking and some standing in the gallery during the day. Mestrovic Gallery: ca. 60 stairs lead up to the house from th...
Day
7
Diocletian’s Palace
Split B,L Hotel Slavija
Activity note: Approximately 3 hours of walking during the day.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: We enjoy an excursion to Diocletian’s Palace in Split (World Heritage Site). The palace and fortres...
Day
8
Mostar
Sarajevo B,L,D Hotel Bosnia
Activity note: Transfer time: 3 hours to Mostar, then 2 more to Sarajevo. Approximately 3 hours of walking during the day. In Mostar, be careful crossing the Old bridge as the stone work is very smooth and slippery. In Mostar in...
Day
9
Sarajevo
Sarajevo B,L,D Hotel Bosnia
Activity note: Approximately 3 hours of walking during the day.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: We take an expert-led excursion in Sarajevo by bus and on foot. We will see such sights as the former Aust...
Day
10
Dinaric Alps
Belgrade B,L,D Belgrade City Hotel
Activity note: Transfer day: approximately 6 hours on the bus.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: We travel to Belgrade. During this journey, we will cross the impressive Dinaric Alps.
Lun...
Day
11
Belgrade
Belgrade B,L,D Belgrade City Hotel
Activity note: Approximately 3 hours of walking during the day.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: Take an exciting bus excursion through Belgrade. See the main pedestrian street, Knez Mihajlova, w...
Day
12
Novi Sad, Fruska Gora
Belgrade B,L,D Belgrade City Hotel
Activity note: Approximately 3-4 hours of walking during the day. 1.5 hour drive to Novi Sad, and 1.5 hours back to Belgrade
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: Full day excursion to no...
Day
13
Zagreb
Zagreb B,L,D Hotel Dubrovnik
Activity note: Transfer day: approximately 5 hours on the bus. Approximately 2 hours of walking during the day.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: We travel to Zagreb. Along the way we will cross the north...
Day
14
Plitvice Lake National Park
Zagreb B,L,D Hotel Dubrovnik
Activity note: Transfer time: 2-3 hours each way on the bus. Approximately 2-3 hours walking in the park. The path to the lakes is a long steep incline with no railings. To access other parts of the lake y...
Day
15
Lake Bled
Ljubljana B,L,D City Hotel Ljubljana
Activity note: Transfer time: 3 hours to Bled, 1 hour to Ljubljana. Approximately 2 hours of walking during the day. To reach the castle of Bled you will need to walk along a very steep cobblestone walkway for about...
Day
16
Lecture on Slovenia, City excursion in Ljubljana
Ljubljana B,L,D City Hotel Ljubljana
Activity note: Approximately 2 hours of walking during the day.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: At the hotel, we will listen to a lecture on Slovenia an...
Day
17
Departures, Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: check out 10:00 am
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
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Last Updated: 2/4/2022
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Meals Included
- 43 Meals
- 15 Breakfasts
- 14 Lunches
- 14 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Salt, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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