Balkans Escape

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From Budapest to Dubrovnik, there's so much to explore with this 8-day adventure around the Balkans. With some of the hottest 'it' destinations on the clock, these drool worthy spots might have names that are hard to pronounce, but we promise, they'll be hard to forget too! Eat, sleep, explore, repeat is the name of the game on this incredible snippet of thes...
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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    From Budapest to Dubrovnik, there's so much to explore with this 8-day adventure around the Balkans. With some of the hottest 'it' destinations on the clock, these drool worthy spots might have names that are hard to pronounce, but we promise, they'll be hard to forget too! Eat, sleep, explore, repeat is the name of the game on this incredible snippet of these Balkan faves.

Details

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

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Budapest

Good evening, 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!). To celebrate, we’ll feast on a delicious welcome dinner and watch the sun set over this historical city.

Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)

Dinner

Day 2: Budapest > Ljubljana

This morning we'll set out along the cobbled streets of Budapest for a guided walking tour to explore what this city has on offer. You'll see St Stephen's Basilica, as well as the famed chain bridge & the stunning parliament building. And then we’ll hop onto the c...

Day 3: Ljubljana > Lake Bled > Radovljica > Ljubljana

Ljubljana, thank you for the perfect dose of Balkan tradition. But we’ll be back in a while. Because today, something even more exciting is on the agenda. You've probably seen pictures of Lake Bled, but nothing will prepare you for the real thing. With its fairytale ...

Day 4: Ljubljana > Plitvice National Park

Next up is something altogether drop dead gorgeous....A strong introduction to Croatia is on the cards today with cascading teal forest pools at Plitvice Lakes. Why this place is not famous world over as one of the prettiest places in Europe, we have no idea.

Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera (or similar)

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Plitvice National Park > Split

Morning, explorers! Fill up on your included breakfast. It’s time to hit the road again…Welcome to the sea-side heaven of Split. With the oh-so-inviting aquamarine waters on our side, we’ll check into our stay. You’ve got some time to explore this beautiful city. And ...

Day 6: Split > Dubrovnik

Split it's been fantastic, but we have to leave for other Croatian gems further down the coast. The drive along the Dalmatian coastline to Dubrovnik is a sightseeing must do all on its own. On arrival in the city you'll be greeted by limestone walls; an Old Town fill...

Day 7: Dubrovnik

The city of Dubrovnik is so much more than just a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Game of Thrones location - not that either of those claims to fame are even mildly mediocre. After you've been guided around the city with intricate detail with our local guide you'll b...

Day 8: Dubrovnik

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 $1,535
Price per day$192
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
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Availability
17 May 2025
24 May 2025
$1,865
$2,480
available
31 May 2025
07 Jun 2025
$1,772
$2,356
available
14 Jun 2025
21 Jun 2025
$1,865
$2,480
available
28 Jun 2025
05 Jul 2025
$1,819
$2,404
available
12 Jul 2025
19 Jul 2025
$1,819
$2,404
available
26 Jul 2025
02 Aug 2025
$1,915
$2,530
available
09 Aug 2025
16 Aug 2025
$1,865
$2,480
available
23 Aug 2025
30 Aug 2025
$1,865
$2,480
available
06 Sep 2025
13 Sep 2025
$1,772
$2,356
available
16 May 2026
23 May 2026
$1,535
$2,038
available

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
  • Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar)
  • Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera (or similar)
  • Hotel Split Inn (or similar)
  • Hotel Petka Dubrovnik (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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