Journey Into The Balkans 2024

Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport, Dubrovnik Port or another hotel in Dubrovnik to the tour hotel. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (D)

Starting from Pile Square on the north-western side of Dubrovnik Old Town, embark on a walking tour through the maze of its narrow streets and lively piazzas. Enjoy the view of stunning palaces like Sponza and churches like St Blaise all the way to the Cathedral and the Rector’s Palace. You will discover a fine synergy between governance and faith which kept Dubrovnik afloat as the independent Republic of Ragusa for 450 years. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

From Dubrovnik, join your guide for a visit to Montenegro, a diminutive southeast European country that boasts big things such as the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Kotor, situated within Europe’s southernmost fjord. Have some free time to explore on your own and then enjoy a ride across the Bay of Kotor on your way back to Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the traveller from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Free time for lunch and sightseeing. Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is historically interesting city, a melting pot of different cultures and a town of particular charm. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo. (B, D)

Morning departure to Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Short break will be made in Zvornik, a charming little town in the north-eastern Bosnia on the Drina River. Belgrade is situated at the place where Sava River joins the Danube. There are spots in Belgrade you must see and feel. Streets, squares, monuments, parks, fountains, archaeological sites. Many of them have been given the status of cultural assets. Upon arrival a guided tour of this beautiful city between two rivers famous for its sunsets. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade. (B, D)

Morning departure to Novi Sad (Serbia's second largest city), located on the Danube River. Novi Sad's position at one of the continent's true crossroads and history as a multinational commercial and transit centre has left it endowed with historical and cultural sights that even much larger cities have difficulty matching. After the guided tour of Novi Sad you will continue towards Ilok. You will have opportunity to taste wines in one of the famous Croatian wine cellars ‘Iločki Podrumi’ followed by a traditional lunch. On your way to Osijek you will stop in Vukovar which is the largest Croatian river port located at the confluence of Vuka River in Danube, a town also known as a symbol of the Croatian War for Independence, as it arose from the ashes of the '90s into the proud city that it is today. In the late afternoon hours you will end this day. Overnight in Osijek or Vukovar. (B, T, L)

You will start you morning with the city tour of Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava River. City tour passes by the Cathedral and the Tvrđa (Old Fort). You will then continue your drive and the first thing you will see when approaching Đakovo from either side is the brightness and the beauty of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of its Cathedral. After the visit, departure towards Zagreb followed by a visit to one of the ethno villages of the region for a tasty meal filled with local flavours. Afternoon guided tour of Zagreb. Overnight in Zagreb. (B, L)

Departure transfer from the tour hotel to Zagreb Airport or Zagreb hotel. (B)