Balkans Discovery

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There's so much to fit in with this 8-day adventure around 6 incredible Balkan countries. Take in the Dalmatian Coastline as we head to Montenegro, visit some iconic sights in Albania, check out the place where WWI began and explore the architecture in Belgrade.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    There's so much to fit in with this 8-day adventure around 6 incredible Balkan countries. Take in the Dalmatian Coastline as we head to Montenegro, visit some iconic sights in Albania, check out the place where WWI began and explore the architecture in Belgrade.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityDubrovnik
End CityBudapest

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Dubrovnik > Budva > Tirana

Good morning, travellers! Hope you’re ready for an exciting ride across the beautiful Balkans. Today, you’ll exchange hellos with your Trip Manager (and your new crew too!). With no time to waste, we'll head straight to our first stop. We’ll stop by Montenegro's seas...

Day 2: Tirana

Time to wake up! Grab your breakfast and join us for a walking tour of Tirana, guided by a local guide. And the rest of the day is all yours to spend in this beautiful city, and one of the many museums will defo pique your interest!

VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast

Day 3: Tirana > Mostar

Tirana, you’ve been great. But we’ve got another awe-inspiring destination waiting for us. Hello Mostar! We’re officially in Bosnia & Herzegovina, ready to bask in all of its historical glory. Beautiful rivers, iconic bridges, brick-red roofs - it’s gonna be a tr...

Day 4: Mostar > Sarajevo

Ready? This morning, we’re visiting the legendary Mostar Bridge that arches right over the silent blue river. (And it makes for a perfect backdrop for your Insta photo dump!) The historical streets of Sarajevo have a story or two to tell. And we’ll be listening to th...

Day 5: Sarajevo

The only way to uncover the town of Sarajevo is with the wisdom shared on a guided walking tour. We'll help you tap into history & understand the magnitude of our destination. And then to lighten the mood, we’ll head to a local tavern for a delicious dinner and gags with friends.

Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Sarajevo > Belgrade

Rise up, roamers! We're departing for the town of Belgrade to continue our epic frolic through the Balkans. Another border crossing is on the agenda as we wave our way into Serbia en route to Belgrade. Medieval meets modern in this bustling, pure white city. Zen folk...

Day 7: Belgrade > Budapest

Leaving Belgrade behind, today we're onto beautiful Budapest. Fast becoming one of the hottest destinations in Europe, Budapest is on our beeline. You'll have the option to take a cruise and make the most of your evening. Later, you'll no doubt want to keep things mo...

Day 8: End Budapest

That's a wrap! Our love affair with the Balkans has sadly come to an end! But perhaps we can get the squad back together for a reunion trip?

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,544
Price per day$193
Last Updated: 4/25/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
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24 May 2025
31 May 2025
$1,715
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07 Jun 2025
14 Jun 2025
$1,544
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21 Jun 2025
28 Jun 2025
$1,864
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05 Jul 2025
12 Jul 2025
$1,775
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19 Jul 2025
26 Jul 2025
$1,686
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02 Aug 2025
09 Aug 2025
$1,953
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16 Aug 2025
23 Aug 2025
$1,629
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30 Aug 2025
06 Sep 2025
$1,715
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13 Sep 2025
20 Sep 2025
$1,458
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23 May 2026
30 May 2026
$1,415
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Logistics

Accommodation

  • VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel (or similar)
  • VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar)
  • A conveniently located Hotel
  • Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)
  • Kopernikus Hotel Prag Belgrade (or similar)
  • Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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Trip ID
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