Journey Through the Balkans

Our tour starts today in the quaint coastal town of Dobrota, Montenegro. Backed by mountains and fronted by azure-blue waters, it's the perfect spot to unwind before our adventure begins. For those arriving in time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel ...

This morning, we'll travel the short distance to the medieval city of Kotor, lying beneath the slopes of Mount Lovcen. With its engaging mix of European and Byzantine influences, Kotor was once an independent city republic, until the threat of Ottoman attacks saw it j...

This morning we'll make the short journey to Budva Town and take the opportunity to swim on the beautiful Budva Riviera - a 35-kilometre-long strip of the Adriatic boasting some of the coast's best beaches. After a dip in the refreshing waters, we'll continue to the l...

Today we'll drive to Zabljak, on the edge of the Durmitor National Park. Our journey will take us via the monumental 13th-century Orthodox monastery at Moraca, as well as the impressive Djurdjevica Tara Bridge. Spanning the gorge over the Tara River, the bridge towers...

Today we'll cross into western Serbia and head for the peaks of the Zlatibor massif. Covering 300 square kilometres, Mount Zlatibor encompasses a range of mountains that stretch for 27 miles and make up part of the Dinaric Alps. Our route today will take us via tr...

Did you know that Sirogojno is known for its authentic handmade knitted sweaters? In fact, they\ re so sought-after that they've been featured in fashion shows all over the world including London, Paris and New York. This morning before leaving, we'll get an up-close ...

Crossing into Bosnia Herzegovina this morning, we'll drive to Visegrad on the Drina River. Here, we'll find the inspiration for Nobel Prize-winning author, Ivo Andric's novel, 'Bridge over the Drina'. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's been an iconic symbol of the reg...

Today is free for you to relax and explore more of Sarajevo at your own pace. A stroll through the centre of Bascarsija, in the heart of old Sarajevo, will give you the chance to browse the city's markets. The alleys that radiate out from the market square reflect the...

We'll spend today and tonight in historic Mostar. Set on the banks of the Neretva River, Mostar is the largest and most important city in the Herzegovina region. Mostar was founded by the Turks during the 15th century and expanded by the Habsburgs 300 years later...

Heading back towards the Adriatic, this morning, we'll pay a visit to the charming 15th-century Tvrdos Monastery, located on the cliffs above the town. Belonging to the Serbian Orthodox Church, the monastery has endured a violent past, having been destroyed by Turks, ...

This morning, we'll journey to the final destination of our tour, Dubrovnik. The city is famed as one of the world's finest fortified medieval towns and was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. The old city is a tapestry of monasteries, museums and red-tiled ...

Our trip ends this morning in Dubrovnik. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are usually available at the hotel, but please liaise with your tour lead...