Journey Around the Western Balkans - 11 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Zagreb - Take in the highlights of the Croatian capital on a guided tour, including the fortified Upper Town
- Bled - Visit the beautiful town in the Julien Alps, famous for the stunning thermal lake of the same name
- Ljubljana - Discover the beautiful capital of Slovenia, including the Three Bridges, Robba's Fountain and the open-air market
- Plitvice Lakes - Navigate some of the eerie underground passages in this karst cave system and admire some of the 92 cascading waterfalls
- Split - Explore the enchanting port city, including a visit to UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace
- Dubrovnik - Enjoy plenty of free time in the 'Pearl of the Adriatic' and wander the narrow streets of the famous walled city
- Belgrade - Uncover the numerous highlights of Serbia's capital on a guided tour of the city, which is nestled between two rivers
- Sarajevo - Take a guided tour of the fascinating historic capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 8 dinners
- 10 nights 3-4 star accommodation
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 11
- Guided sightseeing in Zagreb, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Novi Sad and Osijek
- English speaking local guide
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
Itinerary
Wednesday. Welcome to Zagreb and the start of your holiday. Included transfer from the airport to your hotel in the city. The remainder of the day offers free time for you to head out and explore this beautiful city which marks the crossroad between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe.
Zagreb - Ljubljana. Embark on a morning sightseeing adventure of Zagreb, offering you the chance to explore the fortified Upper Town, the historic heart of the city, the charming St. Mark's Church with its vibrant, multi-colored roof, the grand Cathedral, the Croatian...
Ljubljana - Bled - Plitvice. Today, we'll set out for Bled, a charming small town nestled in the Julian Alps, renowned as one of the most breathtaking alpine resorts. It's a place that seems straight out of a timeless fairy tale, with its vast natural beauty, encompas...
Plitvice - Split. Begin your day with a morning stroll around Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you'll witness the wonder of 16 crystal-blue lakes, gracefully cascading into a network of 92 waterfalls. After this enchanting experience, we'll continue...
Split - Pelješac - Dubrovnik. Following breakfast, we embark toward the captivating city of Dubrovnik. En route, we'll make a stop at one of the wine cellars on the Pelješac peninsula, where you can taste the region's renowned red wine, Plavac Mali. You'll have some...
Today is yours to spend at leisure exploring the UNESCO listed old city of Dubrovnik with its towering fortress wall and the Dubrovnik Cathedral, built in Roman Baroque architectural style. Alternatively, you can opt to join an optional excursion to Montenegro and it's Bay of Kotor.
Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo. This morning we drive to Mostar to see The Old Bridge. Commissioned by the sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in 1557 and rebuilt in 2003, it is still one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most recognizable landmarks and is considered one of the ...
Sarajevo – Zvornik – Belgrade. In the morning, we set out for Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Along the way, we'll make a brief stop in Zvornik, a picturesque little town in northeastern Bosnia situated on the banks of the Drina River. Belgrade, where the Sava River ...
Belgrade - Novi Sad - Osijek/Vukovar. This morning we visit Serbia’s second largest city - Novi Sad located on the Danube River, with its imposing fortress on one side and the churches of numerous denominations on the other it's an exciting city with cultural sights t...
Osijek/Vukovar - Zagreb. Today we start with a guided tour of Osijek - the largest city in eastern Croatia. A popular destination known for its Baroque style and amazing cuisine - we visit the cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). Continuing on we drive to Djakovo - do...
Saturday. A leisurely day for you to further see the sights of this beautiful city, before an included departure transfer to Zagreb airport.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas. Note: This tour travels through Bosnia and Hertzegovnia - please see day 5 of our Trip Notes for further details relating to visa requirements for this section of the trip
- Entrance fees to sites other than those listed
- Tip for your tour leader. We recommend you allow EUR 3–5 per day, per traveller. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture
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