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Balkan Adventure Overview

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Travel across historic Eastern Europe from Hungary to Croatia

Welcome to the Balkans - where East meets West and new merges almost seamlessly with old. Over the centuries people have travelled to this region of Eastern Europe for its fertile soil, natural resources and healing waters. This enchanting land, which has remained virtually untouched by tourism, boasts rich tradition, vibrant culture and mouth-watering cuisine. With historical attractions in Budapest, nightlife in Belgrade, Montenegro's Ostrog Monastery and lively Dubrovnik city, this adventure tour is delightfully different.

  • Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest
  • Spy curious wildlife in Kopacki Rit Nature Park
  • Sip Serbian wine at a family-run vineyard
  • Experience Belgrade's famous nightlife
  • Be humbled by ruins in Mostar city
  • Visit Montenegro's Ostrog Monastery and mingle with pilgrims
  • Admire the Adriatic Sea from Dubrovnik's city walls

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Days 1-2 Budapest

Arrive in Budapest, Hungary's intoxicating capital, on the banks of the Danube River. Admire intricate carvings on resplendent buildings, cross the iconic Chain Bridge to explore the Castle District or perhaps see the city from its best angle on a boat cruise. In free time, uncover national history on a visit to Heroes' Square, head to the Szechenyi Baths for a soak in the healing waters or simply meander through winding streets snacking on local delicacies.

Days 3-4 Osijek

Cross the border into Croatia and travel to Osijek. Navigate the hallways of grand buildings, stroll along the banks of the Drava River or pick up the true flavours of this destination at a local cafe. Choose to travel to the small town of Dakovo, with its enchanting neo-Romanesque cathedral and Lipizzaner horses, or visit Vukovar, a town that symbolises the devastation of the recent war.

Day 5 Novi Sad

Experience how Novi Sad, with its fascinating blend of traditional culture and Austro-Hungarian architecture, is one of the most enthralling cities in Serbia. Call into a family-run vineyard and a unique honey museum while relishing the scenic environs of Sremski Karlovci.

Days 6-7 Belgrade

Soak up the history of Belgrade city, one of the oldest in Europe, and experience a mix of progressive flamboyance and conservative customs. Visit the confluence of two major rivers, the Sava and the Danube, to see why Belgrade is such an important link between Eastern and Western Europe. Mosey through the Bohemian quarter or explore city boulevards where Orthodox churches vie for space next to fashionable nightclubs.

Days 8-10 Sarajevo/Mostar

Travel through serene countryside to Sarajevo, the lively capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. In the evening, be sure to visit Bascarsija, the main street of Sarajevo, to find the best bosanski cevapi - grilled minced meat mixed with mild spices. Perhaps enjoy a day trip from Sarajevo to Mostar to see a town that was reduced to rubble during the Yugoslav wars and has since been rebuilt, becoming an important symbol of the new Balkans.

Day 11 Ostrog Monastery

Follow pilgrims up the rocky mountain path to Ostrog, a 17th-century monastery in the mountains of Montenegro. Hike to the upper monastery where relics of the founder, Saint Vasilije, are kept then head down to the lower monastery to spend the night in humble konaks.

Days 12-13 Kotor

Get delightfully lost in the crooked alleyways of Kotor. Climb the hills behind the city to discover the ruined castle of the former ruler. In free time, enjoy a cruise on the Kotor Fjord or consider a day trip to Budva, a popular coastal town nearby.

Days 14-15 Dubrovnik

Travel to Dubrovnik in Croatia and take a walk along the city walls for views of the Adriatic Sea. Perhaps climb Mt Srd for an aerial perspective or toast the end of the Balkan Adventure over dinner.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Budapest, Hungary

  • Finish:

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    5 breakfasts, 0 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (3 nts), Hostel (2 nts), Hotel (5 nts), Monastery (1 nt), Pension (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    Minibus, Taxi, Train, Tram

  • Included activities:

    City walls walk, Cooking class/dinner, Guided tour Belgrade, Guided tour Sarajevo, Honey Museum, Mostar day trip

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    184kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. A single supplement is available on this trip. See under the Single Traveller section of your Trip Notes for more information.
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