16 Days | From coastal delights to historic highlights, explore all the Balkans have to offer
Discover the beauty and history of the Balkans on 16-day tour that travels from Split in Croatia through Bosnia and Herzegovina and onto the lively nightlife of Belgrade in Serbia, an exuberant European city on the up. Along the way you’ll soak in scenic beaches, learn fishing practices from the locals on remote Lastovo island, 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 and riding the rails on a historic steam train. Bursting with culinary delights and cultural wonders, the Balkans will Suprise you with its diversity of experiences.
Trip overview
- Start
- Split, Croatia
- Finish
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- ZMPFC
Our best 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service
All must-see locations plus authentic experiences exclusive to Premium
Trips led by our most experienced and highest-rated local leaders
- Follow a local guide through Diocletian's Palace in Split, where narrow cobblestone streets are lined with pre-Romanesque churches, Gothic chapels and museums.
- Spend two nights in Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel – your Feature Stay in Split –located right in the popular Pjaca (also known as the Peoples Square). This gorgeous 1776 building was recently restored and features the la luce terrace, a secret garden and private dining options.
- 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.
- Relish the best of Croatian cuisine as you dine out in Split and Dubrovnik, eat freshly caught fish at sea, sample locally produced wine and enjoy dinner overlooking the Adriatic.
- Croatia’s coast is very hilly and mountainous, which means lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet, so good walking shoes are recommended.
- Summer temperatures can be extreme in Croatia (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
Ferry, Private vehicle, Train
Comfortable Hotel (13 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Split - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Split - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Split - Diocletian's Palace Visit
- Korcula Island - Korcula Old Town Orientation Walk
- Korcula - Local Winery lunch and wine tasting
- Vela Luka - Vela Spila
- Korcula - Custom half day tour
- Korcula – Blato Ethno House Barilo
- Dubrovnik - City Walls
- Trsteno - Arboretum visit
- Trsteno - Olive Farm tasting and brunch
- Dubrovnik - Sunset Sailing
- Dubrovnik - Cavtat Tour
- Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
- Stolac - Town Visit
- Trebinje - Tvrdos Monastery Wine Tasting
- Trebinje - Walking Tour
- Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
- Sarajevo - Walking Tour
- Sarajevo - Cooking Demo and Home-made Dinner
- Višegrad - Town Visit
- Tara National Park - Hike
- Tara National Park - Steam Train
- Belgrade - Walking Tour
- Split - Fish Market - Free
- Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
- Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
- Split - City Museum - EUR4
- Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
- Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
- Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
- Split - Diocletian's Palace Cellars - EUR7
- Split - Archaeological Museum - EUR8
- Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
- Korcula - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance - EUR18
- Korcula – Hop on hop off boat - EUR20
- Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
- Korcula - Mljet National Park visit (including the ferry) - EUR55
- Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
- Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
- Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
- Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
- Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) - EUR35
- Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - EUR5
- Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
- Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM10
- Sarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
- Sarajevo - Trebević Mountain Cable Car - BAM20
- Belgrade - House of Flowers - RSD400
- Belgrade - Saint Sava Temple - Free
- Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
- Belgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
- Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
- Belgrade - Danube River Cruise - RSD800
- Belgrade - National Museum - RSD300
- Belgrade - Belgrade Fortress - Free
- Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD400
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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