Premium Balkans

9 Days
From CAD 5,145
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

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(3 reviews)

Experience Overview

Discover the beauty and history of the Balkans on a nine-day Premium adventure that travels from Croatia through Bosnia and Herzegovina to Belgrade. Walk the medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik, sample excellent Balkans wines, learn about the war years in Sarajevo, stop by the famed Old Bridge of Mostar and discover Tara National Park’s spectacular scenery on foot. Ride the rails on a historic steam train, then if the night is calling, discover the lively nightlife of Belgrade – your knowledgeable local leader is always on hand with the best suggestions. Combine battle zones, beaches, bunkers and bars on a comfortable adventure that melds past with present and travel with a small group of like-minded travellers.

Highlights

  • Take a scenic steam train ride through Tara National Park’s forests and mountains on a historic railway that forms part of the famous Ciro trail connecting Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea – a Premium Exclusive Experience.
  • Discover the region known as the Golden Valley of Dubrovnik, filled with vineyards and fruit trees, and visit the town of Cavtat with its beautiful architecture, ancient history and pebble beaches.
  • Drop into Trebinje and tour the compact Old Town and its lively market square, followed by a stop at an Orthodox monastery to taste the famous Tvrdos wine made by its monks.
  • Tour one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia, Tito's nuclear bunker, which was built to protect Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito and his top military advisors.
  • Stay in an unspoiled corner of Serbia at your Feature Stay – a collection of chalets surrounded by nature and complete with swimming pools and views of the surrounding countryside.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 3202

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Unknown

TransportTransport: Private vehicle

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: ZMPB

StartStarts: Dubrovnik , Bosnia And Herzegovina

FinishFinishes: Belgrade, Bosnia And Herzegovina

DurationDuration: 9 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Light

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (8), Lunch (1), Dinner (4)
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel (7 nights),Feature Stay (1 nights)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 5145 (CAD 572 /day)

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Dubrovnik

Dobro Dosli! Welcome to Croatia, the jewel of the Dalmatian Coast. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If you arrive early, you might like to head out and explore Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town, which is surrounded entirely by city walls and easily covered on foot. Although Dubrovnik experienced devastation during the war in the early 1990s, the restored Old Town remains one of the most picturesque places, surrounded by ramparts, filming locations (Game of Thrones fan, anyone?) and the sparkling Adriatic Sea. See the 15th-century Rector's Palace, the monasteries with their cloistered gardens and the baroque churches on a self-paced walk around town. After your meeting, join your leader and fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant showcasing Croatia’s traditional cuisine.

Optional Activities:

  • Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure (69 EUR)
  • Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
  • Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) (35 EUR)
  • Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence (4 EUR)
  • Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip (27 EUR)
  • Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum (10 EUR)
  • Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace (13 EUR)
  • Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car (27 EUR)

Accommodation:

  • Grand Hotel Park or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

2
Day 2: Dubrovnik

After breakfast, drive from your hotel to the Konavle region south of Dubrovnik. The region is known as the Golden Valley of Dubrovnik as it has the most fertile grounds in the area and is filled with vineyards and fruit trees. Visit the small town of Cavtat with its beautiful architecture, ancient history and pebble beaches. After exploring the town, you’ll head further into the Konavle region for a traditional ‘peka’ lunch featuring lamb and other meats cooked under an iron bell. No meal in this region is complete without a glass of Croatian wine, so raise a glass of Grk or Plavac Mali local wine and toast to a new adventure. Return to Dubrovnik, where the rest of the day is free.

Included Activities:

  • Dubrovnik - Cavtat Tour

Accommodation:

  • Grand Hotel Park or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

3
Day 3: Mostar

Today you’ll cross the border and travel into Bosnia and Herzegovina, stopping at several scenic destinations along the way. Your first stop is Trebinje where you’ll join your leader for a walking tour that takes in the compact Old Town and its market square, followed by a stop at an Orthodox monastery to taste the famous Tvrdos wine. After you’ve quenched your thirst, your trip continues to Stolac where you’ll stop for the lunch and the chance to explore this ancient town on the banks of the blue Bregava River. After you’ve explored the sights of Stolac, head on to Mostar. Here you’ll join an expert local guide for a tour around town that reveals why there is such a strong connection between the locals and coffee.

Included Activities:

  • Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
  • Stolac - Town Visit
  • Trebinje - Tvrdos Monastery Wine Tasting
  • Trebinje - Walking Tour

Optional Activities:

  • Mostar - Old Bridge Museum (5 EUR)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel Eden or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

4
Day 4: Sarajevo

Leave Mostar and travel towards Sarajevo, stopping in Konjic along the way. Here, you’ll discover one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia – Tito's nuclear bunker. The military bunker was built to protect Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito and hundreds of his top military personnel and has only recently opened to the public. Go back in time on a guided tour of the bunker and learn about Yugoslav history and how life used to be in not-so-distant past. After touring the bunker, continue to Sarajevo and settle into your hotel before heading out to explore the city with an expert local guide. Tonight, you might like to join your group for dinner at a local restaurant.

Included Activities:

  • Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
  • Sarajevo - Walking Tour

Accommodation:

  • Hotel President or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

5
Day 5: Sarajevo

Today is yours to explore your own way. Taste your way through the market stalls of Bascarsija, visit one of the museums dedicated to the Yugoslav war or maybe take a cable car up Trebevic Mountain to enjoy the views over the city. You’ll finish the day with a home-cooked meal shared with your hosts Mustafa and Mersiha who proudly claim their kitchen has the best view over Sarajevo. Your night begins learning how Bosnian pita is made before a hearty meal of sogan dolma (stuffed onions) and dolam (stuffed paprika). Of course, you’ll get to try the freshly made pita too.

Included Activities:

  • Sarajevo - Cooking Demo and Home-made Dinner

Optional Activities:

  • Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 BAM)
  • Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum (10 BAM)
  • Sarajevo - War Tunnel (10 BAM)
  • Sarajevo - Trebević Mountain Cable Car (20 BAM)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel President or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

6
Day 6: Tara National Park

Today you’ll travel to Serbia with a stop in the small town of Visegrad where a 16th-century bridge dominates the horizon (this bridge also provided the inspiration for the Nobel Prize winning literary work, The Bridge on the Drina). From Visegrad, you’ll cross the border into Serbia and continue your journey to Tara National Park. Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular destinations in the country, the park is home to the world’s third largest river canyon and filled with forested slopes and dramatic ravines. This afternoon, you’ll have the chance to soak in the natural beauty with an easy 2-hour hike. Tonight, you’ll bed down near the town of Zlatibor in your Feature Stay accommodation – a group of wooden chalets surrounded by nature complete with individual swimming pools and views of the surrounding countryside. Later, sit down for a traditional dinner to celebrate your first night in Serbia.

Included Activities:

  • Višegrad - Town Visit
  • Tara National Park - Hike

Accommodation:

  • Golden Chalets (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night) (Number of Nights: 1)

7
Day 7: Belgrade

This morning you'll explore Tara National Park further with a scenic steam train ride through the park’s forest and mountains. This section of the railway is part of the famous Ciro trail that connects Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea. Rattle along the tracks as the narrow-gauge engine and historic carriages take you through the incredible scenery, with four stops along the way so you can take photos. After spending a half day exploring Tara National Park on foot and riding the rails, settle in for the drive to Belgrade where you’ll have a free evening.

Included Activities:

  • Tara National Park - Steam Train

Accommodation:

  • Royal Inn Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

8
Day 8: Belgrade

Start your day with a guided walking tour and discover all that Belgrade has to offer including Republic Square, Knez Mihailova Street, Kalemegdan Park and the Belgrade Fortress where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet. Immerse yourself in the town’s rich history and ask your local guide for suggestions on where to experience the best night life, as Belgrade is known for its party scene. This afternoon is free, so you might like to visit the city market or the Nikola Tesla Museum. You could also catch a trolleybus to Zemun – a bohemian neighbourhood known for its cafes and fish restaurants along the riverside promenade. Tonight, join your group for a traditional dinner in the bohemian Skadarska quarter to celebrate the penultimate night of your trip.

Included Activities:

  • Belgrade - Walking Tour

Optional Activities:

  • Belgrade - House of Flowers (400 RSD)
  • Belgrade - Saint Sava Temple - Free
  • Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum (800 RSD)
  • Belgrade - Military Museum (350 RSD)
  • Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum (300 RSD)
  • Belgrade - Danube River Cruise (800 RSD)
  • Belgrade - National Museum (300 RSD)
  • Belgrade - Belgrade Fortress - Free
  • Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History (400 RSD)

Accommodation:

  • Royal Inn Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

9
Day 9: Belgrade

After breakfast, your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to arrange additional accommodation.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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Reviews

 

Jeff   -  Traveled, July 2023

A good mix of activities, interesting historical sites, great food, and excellent guides and drivers. The hike and train ride at Tara National Park were wonderful.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/18/2023

 

Mary   -  Traveled, July 2023

Go, if only for your eyes: this trip has got eye-opening history, eye-popping scenery, and eye-catching cultural diversity. The visit to a beautiful private home in Sarajevo for a cooking lesson and dinner and conversation was itself worth a trip across the Atlantic.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/19/2023

 

Jenny   -  Traveled, July 2023

This tour was a wonderful mix of culture, (complicated)history, amazing food great company and breath taking scenery. Pavle was a great leader, knowledgeable, amusing and interesting to listen to. Really loved Sarajevo and our dinner with local couple was very memorable as they had lived through the siege and hearing first hand experiences was an eye opener. A unique part of the world with beautiful landscapes, put it on your must see list!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/05/2023

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