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19 Days | Behind the scenes and beyond the crowds in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Romania

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Discover the beauty and history of the Balkans on this 19-day adventure that takes you from the coastal city of Dubrovnik in Croatia to the vibrant nightlife of Belgrade and Bucharest. Along the way, sample excellent wines, learn about the region’s war years, stop by the famed Old Bridge of Mostar and traverse fairytale castles in Transylvania. This trip combines old battlefields with breathtaking scenery, hidden bunkers with vibrant bars, and intertwines the past with the present to create an adventure that ticks all the boxes.

Trip overview

Map of Premium Dubrovnik To Bucharest including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Croatia, Romania and Serbia
Start
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Finish
Bucharest, Romania
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Serbia
Physical rating
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Style
Premium
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
ZMPBC
This trip generates 38 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.
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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.

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.

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025

Itinerary

Map of Premium Dubrovnik To Bucharest including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Croatia, Romania and Serbia

Inclusions

Meals

17 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, train

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (16 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Premium Inclusions
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support
Activities
  • Dubrovnik - Cavtat Tour
  • Dubrovnik - Traditional Peka Lunch
  • 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
  • Timisoara - City Tour
  • Sibiu - Evening Walking Tour
  • Sarmizegetusa Regia - Guided Tour
  • Sibiu - ASTRA Village Museum
  • Alba Lulia - Citadel Tour
  • Turda - Salt Mines Tour
  • Malancrav - Village Stop
  • Medias - Town Stop
  • Biertan - Town Stop
  • Sighisoara - Walking Tour
  • Rupea - Fortress Stop
  • Bran Castle - Tour
  • Brasov - Walking Tour
  • Peles - Castle Visit
  • Brasov - Chimney Cake Tasting
  • Azuga - Winery Tour and Tasting with Lunch
Optional activities
  • Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
  • Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
  • Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) - EUR35
  • Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
  • Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
  • Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
  • Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
  • Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
  • 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
  • Sibiu - Brukenthal Palace National Museum - RON50
  • Sibiu Museum of Contemporary Art - RON15
  • Sibiu - Holy Trinity Cathedral - Free
  • Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
  • Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
  • Bucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
  • Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
  • Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
  • Bucharest - Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour - EUR75

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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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