Balkan Coast & Mountains

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Despite a surge in popularity, The Balkans still feel like one of Europe’s well-kept secrets. An idyllic collection of countries hugging the pebbled shores of the Adriatic Coast; home to sleepy villages, turquoise waters, wildflower-dotted meadows and a charming mix of Austro-Hungarian culture. The legacy of a conflict that rocked the region in the 90s is beg...

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Learn the local trade with an immersive fishing experience on lastovo island. head out with a local fisherman and his crew, helping to bring in the days catch. enjoy the fishy fruits of your labour with a seafood lunch freshly prepared on board
    • As well as the long time favourite dubrovnik, you'll experience one of europe's most interesting (and safe) cities of the moment – sarajevo. the tunnel museum is an astounding illumination of bosnia and herzegovina's war history, displaying a piece of the very tunnel used during the siege of sarajevo in the 1990s.
    • Under the guidance of knowledgable locals, you'll visit some of the region's most beautiful cathedrals, monasteries, palaces, ottoman mosques and unesco-protected townscapes.
    • The smaller, lesser-known destinations on this trip are some of the best. the crystalline beauty of towns like mostar and blagaj is the stuff of fairytales.
    • Montenegro may be a tiny country, but its charms can hardly be overstated. take a day trip to this land of pristine beaches, mountain peaks and old-world villages.
    • Visit the srebrenica memorial center. the centre honours the thousands who died in the infamous srebrenica genocide of 1995. the local guide who has lived through the horrors of war will answer any question you might have.
    • Visit the zivanovic family’s honey museum and winery in sremski karlovci. their old house has been converted into museum full of beekeeping memorabilia and they have had a wine cellar here for 300 years. you’ll try bermet dessert wine which is a speciality of the region. reports suggest it was drunk at the emperor's court in vienna and was even served on the titanic. this family are said to have kept the original recipe.

What's this trip about?

    Despite a surge in popularity, The Balkans still feel like one of Europe’s well-kept secrets. An idyllic collection of countries hugging the pebbled shores of the Adriatic Coast; home to sleepy villages, turquoise waters, wildflower-dotted meadows and a charming mix of Austro-Hungarian culture. The legacy of a conflict that rocked the region in the 90s is beginning to fade, and in its place is blooming one of the continent’s true renaissance stories. This 15-day journey passes through some of the region’s most spectacular destinations, from the ancient Roman town of Split, along the Dalmatian Coast, through Belgrade, Novi Sad and Sarajevo.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySplit
End CityBelgrade

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Croatia
  • Montenegro
  • Serbia

Attractions

  • Belgrade
  • Croatia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Montenegro
  • Sarajevo
  • Split

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Split

Your trip starts today with your arrival in Split, the second largest city in Croatia, located right on the Adriatic coast. You can arrive at any time during the day as there are no activities planned until the important group meeting in the evening. If you arrive early why not head out and get a first taste of this magnificent city. After the meeting head out for a dinner with the group.

Day 2 Trogir / Split

This morning you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Split with a local guide. The city dates back 1,800 years, to the time when the Roman emperor Diocletian built a monumental imperial residence for his retirement. Today this fortified camp is an intriguing warren o...

Day 3 Lastovo Island

Enjoy a free morning in gorgeous Split before boarding an afternoon catamaran for our ride to Croatia’s most remote island – Lastovo. The 4-hour journey is worth it to reach this secluded slice of paradise. Being so remote the island is still undiscovered by mainstrea...

Day 4 Lastovo Island

Today you’ll learn the local trade with an immersive fishing experience – early start included. Rise and shine to head out with a local fisherman, his wife and his crew, helping to bring in the days' catch, usually scorpion fish, mackerel, sardine and bream. Enjoy the...

Day 5 Korcula Island

Bid farewell to Lastovo and transfer back to the port of Ubli, where you will board the mid-morning ferry bound for the island of Korcula (approximately 1.5 hours). Disembark at Vela Luka and transfer to Korcula Town, stopping en route at Blato, a little-known interio...

Day 6 Peljesac Peninsula / Dubrovnik

Take a short ferry ride from Korcula to the Peljesac Peninsula, famous for its wine. In a family run winery you will try some of their locally produced wines accompanied with light cheese and smoked ham. Next visit the town of Ston, with time for you to enjoy an optio...

Day 7 Lokrum Island / Dubrovnik

Travel by boat to the island of Lokrum. It's located off the coast of Dubrovnik's old town. In this quasi 'botanical garden' you'll encounter a collection of exotic Mediterranean plants. Lokrum is also strewn with many golden sandy beaches that are popular with the lo...

Day 8 Dubrovnik

Spend more free time in Dubrovnik, one of Croatia's most bewitching seaside cities. Continue to explore the charming Old Town, or simply enjoy the city's lively outdoor cafe culture. Alternatively why not rent a sunbed and umbrella at the city beach, or the beaches south of town.

Day 9 Kotor / Dubrovnik

Set out from Dubrovnik on a day excursion to the stunning country of Montenegro. Montenegro occupies a thin strip of the Adriatic coast and is a land of beautiful sandy and pebbled beaches, dramatic mountain peaks and delightful old villages. Your excursion will take ...

Day 10 Blagaj / Mostar / Sarajevo

Depart Dubrovnik this morning and travel to the peaceful town of Blagaj, our first stop in Bosnia (approximately 2.5 hours). Blagaj is the location of the turquoise Buna River spring, where you’ll visit a historical tekija (Dervish monastery). After lunch there is a s...

Day 11 Sarajevo

Explore Sarajevo this morning with a walking tour of the city. You will visit the famous Baščaršija, the old Turkish quarter, home to one of the most interesting market centres in the country. Sarajevo is one of the few cities in the world that features an Orthodox ch...

Day 12 Srebrenica / Belgrade

After breakfast transfer from Sarajevo for Srebrenica (approximately 2.5 hours). Explore the narrow streets and learn about the town's tragic past on a guided tour, including a visit to the Srebrenica Memorial Center. The Centre honours the thousands who died in the i...

Day 13 Belgrade

After breakfast take part in a guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade to give you some familiarity with the area and local amenities. Then you'll have the rest of the day free to explore the city. Perhaps begin with a wander around the city’s wide boulevards and squares,...

Day 14 Novi Sad / Sremski Karlovci / Belgrade

Embark on a day trip to Serbia's second-largest city, Novi Sad (approximately 1.5 hours). Experience Novi Sad's fascinating blend of traditional culture and Austro-Hungarian architecture wit your leader. Visit the city’s fortress of Petrovaradin, which sits right on t...

Day 15 Belgrade

Your trip ends after breakfast this morning in Belgrade. Those wanting to extend their stay can arrange additional nights' accommodation at the time of booking. If you have some spare time before departing, the markets near the Hram Svetog Save (St Sava Church) and Pijaca Venac will keep you occupied for hours.

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Last Updated: 3/18/2020

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Logistics

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (12 nights),Feature stay on Lastovo Island (2 nights)

Transportation & Flights

Private vehicle,Ferry,

Transportation & flights

Private vehicle,Ferry
Guides
All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. We endeavour to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Visa requirements
For visits of 90 days or less Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealand and US passport holders, and most EU citizens do not require a visa for Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia. Please check with the relevant authorities as to whether this information is current, as changes do happen.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Finish point

  • Hotel Royal Inn Belgrade
  • Kralja Petra 56 Stari Grad
  • Belgrade
  • SERBIA
  • Phone: +381 114002621
Trip ID
peregrine-PEDBC

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