The Mini Balkan (From March 2017)

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If you've got a few short days on the clock, then you better spend it well. With some of the hottest 'it' destinations on the clock, and your phone on full charge, these drool worthy spots are hard names to pronounce but will be hard to forget. Eat, sleep, explore repeat is the name of the game on this incredible snippet of these Balkan faves.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    If you've got a few short days on the clock, then you better spend it well. With some of the hottest 'it' destinations on the clock, and your phone on full charge, these drool worthy spots are hard names to pronounce but will be hard to forget. Eat, sleep, explore repeat is the name of the game on this incredible snippet of these Balkan faves.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

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Day 1 Budapest to Ljubljana

Meet up with your Contiki team & fellow travellers before we head to Slovenia's capital. Known as the economic & social hub of Slovenia, despite celebrating its 2000th birthday in 2014, Ljubljana has only been the capital of an independent nation since 1991. M...

Day 2 Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes

Ljubijana Next up is another day to explore, a new country to conquer, but first something altogether drop dead gorgeous.... Plitvice Lakes A strong introduction to Croatia is on the cards today with cascading teal forest pools at Plitvice Lakes. Why this place is n...

Day 3 Plitvice to Zadar

On to our start city of Split, the largest city of Dalmatia. Make your last night one to remember, soak up Split’s ultra cool vibes and get amongst it at a waterfront nightlife spot, or dinner at a restaurant overlooking the harbour - with fresh seafood, of course...

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Day 4 Zadar to Split

No need to shed any tears just yet, we've got one more night on the trip and there's still exploring to be done and sights to see. Back in Split where the adventure first started 2 life changing weeks ago. It's our last night together - best get outside and wrap thin...

Day 5 Depart Split

There you have it, the astonishing beauty of Croatia and its cluster of islands. You probably always imagined you'd be blown away by it, but the new squad of life-long pals will be the real surprise. Round Two: Turkey & Greek Island Odyssey?

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Price From $435
Price per day$87
Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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