Journey into the Balkans | 8 Days

DAY 1    Saturday:                             DUBROVNIK

Transfer from Dubrovnik airport, Dubrovnik harbor or another hotel in Dubrovnik to the designated tour hotel. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (D)

DAY 2    Sunday:                                DUBROVNIK

Starting from Pile square on the eastern side of Dubrovnik Old Town, embark on a walking tour through the maze of its narrow streets and lively piazzas and enjoy in the view of stunning palaces like Sponza and churches like St. Blaise all the way to the Cathedral and the Rector’s Palace, where you will discover a fine synergy between governance and faith which kept Dubrovnik afloat as the independent Republic of Ragusa for 450 years. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik area. (B, D)

DAY 3    Monday:                              DUBROVNIK – MONTENEGRO – DUBROVNIK

From Dubrovnik, join us for a visit to the off-the-beaten-path Montenegro, a diminutive southeast European country that boasts big things: the UNESCO-World Heritage-listed Bay of Kotor and the eye-pleasing city of Kotor, situated within Europe’s southernmost fjord. Have some free time to explore on your own and then enjoy a ride across the Bay of Kotor on your way back to Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik area. (B, D)

DAY 4    Tuesday:                              DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO

Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the traveler from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Free time for lunch and sightseeing. Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the historically most interesting cities in Europe, a melting pot of different cultures and a town of particular charm. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo/Sarajevo area. (B, D)

DAY 5    Wednesday:                      SARAJEVO – BELGRADE

Morning departure to Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Short break will be made in Zvornik, charming little town in the northeastern Bosnia on Drina River. Belgrade is situated at the place where Sava joins the Danube River. There are spots in Belgrade you must see and feel; Streets, squares, monuments, parks, fountains, archeological sites. Many of them have been given the status of cultural assets. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful city between two rivers famous for its sunsets. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade. (B, D)

DAY 6    Thursday:                            BELGRADE – NOVI SAD – OSIJEK/VUKOVAR

Morning departure to Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city, located on Danube River. After the guided tour of Novi Sad, continue towards Ilok. You will have opportunity to taste wines in one of the famous Croatia wine cellars “Iločki Podrumi” followed by traditional lunch. On the way to Osijek, stop in Vukovar, the biggest Croatian river port located at the confluence of Vuka River in Danube, a town also known as a symbol of the Croatian war for independence as it arose from the ashes of the ’90s into the proud city that it is today. Overnight in Osijek or Vukovar. (B, L)

DAY 7    Friday:                                  OSIJEK/VUKOVAR – ZAGREB

You will start you morning with the city tour of Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava River. The tour passes by the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). Continue the drive to Djakovo, and admire the beauty of the two towers and cupolas of its Cathedral. After the visit, departure towards Zagreb followed by a visit to one of the ethno villages of the region for a tasty meal filled with local flavours. Afternoon guided tour of Zagreb. Overnight in Zagreb /Zagreb area. (B, L)

DAY 8    Saturday:                             ZAGREB

Departure transfer from the tour hotel to Zagreb airport or hotels in Zagreb. End of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or Similar):

DUBROVNIK: Hotel Valamar/Lacroma

SARAJEVO: Hotel Colors In

BELGRADE: Hotel Zira

OSIJEK: Hotel Osijek

ZAGREB: Hotel Astoria

Includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation as listed below or similar
• Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing Tours:
  Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Osijek, Zagreb
• Other Services:
  Entrances to Etno Village, wine tasting in Ilok

Not Included:

• Gratuities, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals

Things to Note:

–          This may be a bilingual tour.

–          Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required.

–          The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          Should you be delayed during your journey and cannot arrive on time for the start of your tour, please phone the first hotel to advise your Tour Leader of the same. If the Tour Guide is unavailable, leave a message with the hotel reception, please.