15 Days | Explore the heart of Eastern Europe, from Budapest to Dubrovnik
Welcome to the Balkans, where the east meets the west and the new merges seamlessly with the old. Over the centuries, people have travelled to Eastern Europe for its fertile soil, natural resources and healing waters. This land boasts rich tradition, layered cultures and mouth-watering cuisines. With historic attractions in Budapest, thriving nightlife in Belgrade, a 15th-century Old Town in Sarajevo, Durmitor National Park in Montenegro and the medieval walls of Dubrovnik, you have plenty to discover. Hike through mountains, drive through ever-changing scenery and hit up the local bars after feasting on regional favourites.
Trip overview
- Start
- Budapest, Hungary
- Finish
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro
- 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
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- WMSK
- Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest – known as the Pearl of the Danube – and take the funicular up to Buda Castle for beautiful views over Pest.
- Discover the rich biodiversity of Kopacki Rit Nature Park on a guided tour and explore the vast landscapes of Durmitor National Park with a guided hike.
- Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards before launching into a spot of nightlife. Then, take a daytrip to the artists’ haven of Zemun.
- Watch Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river for centuries and visit Tito's bunker – one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia.
- See the sights on a guided walking tour of Sarajevo and learn about its recent history as a city under siege.
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40°C in many visited regions, requiring sun protection, layered clothing for heat, and ample hydration.
- Hotels in Europe often have single beds that can be pushed together, and air conditioning is not guaranteed.
- If you have more time to explore the region, you may want to check out our trip 'Vienna to Dubrovnik' (trip code AMSNC). Most departure dates are designed to create these perfect combos.
- There are some long walks and short hikes on this trip, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Please read the day-to-day itinerary carefully to find out more details on each day's activities. Activities can be opted out of if you want to refrain from participating.
- Pack lightly for this trip as you'll need to carry your own bag, aiming to keep it under 15 kg (33 lb). Opt for a backpack or a shoulder bag for convenience, ensuring it has straps suitable for cobbled streets and stairs, and bring a bag for essentials on day trips.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
- Kopacki Rit NP- guided tour
- Novi Sad - Synagogue
- Novi Sad - Petrovaradin Fortress
- Belgrade - City Tour with Local Guide
- Belgrade- Zemun Orientation Walk
- Sarajevo - City Tour with Local Guide
- Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
- Mostar - Day Trip
- Durmitor National Park Hike
- Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites)
- Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
- Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF9000
- Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
- Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
- Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
- Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF10000
- Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
- Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
- Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
- Budapest - Danube Boat Trip - EUR15
- Novi Sad - City Museum - RSD500
- Novi Sad - Museum of Vojvodina - RSD200
- Belgrade - Museum of Contemporary Art - Free
- Belgrade - House of Flowers - RSD400
- Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
- Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD400
- Belgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
- Belgrade - St. Mark's Church - Free
- Belgrade - Sveti Sava Church - Free
- Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
- Mostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
- Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - EUR5
- Sarajevo - Ilidza Park and Springs - BAM15
- Sarajevo - Jewish Museum - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM10
- Sarajevo - Brusa Bezistan - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Despica House - BAM3
- Sarajevo - Svrzo's House - BAM3
- Sarajevo - City Hall & Old National Library - BAM10
- Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
- Sarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
- Sarajevo - Gallery 11/07/95 - Free
- Kotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord - EUR40
- Kotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
- Kotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
- Kotor - Fortress - EUR3
- Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
- Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
- Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
- Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding day 12&13. Availability is limited due to small properties that we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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