Behind the scenes and beyond the crowds in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Romania
- Start
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- End
- Bucharest, Romania
- Destinations
- Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Serbia
- Meals
- 17 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
- Transport
- Private vehicle, train
- Accommodation
- Comfortable Hotel (16 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
- Days
- 19
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeEvery trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Orginal: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Premium
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
Take a scenic steam train ride through the forests and mountains of Tara National Park on a historic railway that forms part of the renowned Ciro trail, connecting Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea.
Delve into Balkan history as you explore Saxon villages with fairytale-like scenery, medieval Old Towns with market squares, and Orthodox monasteries where you'll taste the famous Tvrdos wine crafted by monks.
Stay in two Premium Feature Stays to connect with local culture – an Ethno Village created by a famed Serbian film maker and a Romanian mansion deep in the countryside.
Dive deep into one of the oldest salt mines in Europe, in use for about 2000 years. Spanning more than 43 km, Turda Salt Mine contains an amusement park, a contemporary art museum and an underground lake.
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.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
17 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Private vehicle, train
Comfortable Hotel (16 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
Is this trip right for you?
- This trip spends limited time in Dubrovnik at the start of the trip. You may want to consider arriving a few days earlier to make sure you are not missing out on everything that Dubrovnik has to offer.
- Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C). 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.
- Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, plus suitable luggage for navigating cobblestone streets.
- There are some long drives on this trip so bring along headphones and your favourites tunes or use this time to go through your photographs. Or you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.
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. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This itinerary no longer visits Hunedoara Castle as it is undergoing renovation and there is a lack of local guides meaning we cannot guarantee the quality of the experience. You will instead visit the UNESCO site of Sarmizegetusa Regia with a local guide, as well as visiting Peles Castle and Bran Castle.
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