2-Week Balkans Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Balkans tour itineraries

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• 14 Day Eastern Europe Itinerary, incl. Vienna and Dubrovnik

  Seven Balkan destinations unfold over two weeks, from Ljubljana's Triple Bridge to Dubrovnik's stone walls. Highlights include UNESCO sites like Plitvice Lakes, Split's Diocletian Palace, and historic Mostar Bridge, with authentic cultural experiences throughout.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Vienna

    Start your journey in Austria's capital. Get to Schönbrunn Palace by 8:30 AM to avoid the crowds. "The palace tour brings the Habsburg dynasty to life, but get there early before tour groups flood in." Spend your afternoon walking the Ringstrasse to see the Opera House and Parliament. Book a classical music concert for the evening but make reservations at least 2 weeks ahead.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Ljubljana

    Take a 4-hour drive to Slovenia's capital. Walk through the Central Market in the morning when locals buy fresh produce. Take the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle for views of the city and spend time exploring the riverside cafes. "The Triple Bridge area comes alive at sunset when locals gather for evening drinks – grab a table at Makalonca for the best people-watching."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Zagreb

    Drive 2.5 hours to Croatia's capital. Visit the Upper Town first to see St. Mark's Church with its distinctive roof tiles. The Stone Gate shrine is best visited early morning. Spend your second day at the Museum of Broken Relationships or take a food tour through Dolac Market.

    
  • Day 7

    Plitvice Lakes

    Drive 2 hours from Zagreb and arrive by 8 AM to beat the crowds. Bring shoes with good grip since the wooden walkways can be slippery. You'll find fewer people at the Upper Lakes compared to the Lower Lakes.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Split Region

    After 3 hours on the road, explore Split's Diocletian's Palace. "Don't miss the basement halls – they're beautifully preserved and much cooler than above ground in summer." Consider staying in nearby Solin if Split's Old Town is full. Use your extra day to visit Hvar Island by ferry.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Sarajevo

    Stop in Mostar on your way to see its iconic bridge. Visit the War Tunnel Museum in Sarajevo to understand the city's history. "Having dinner with a local family was incredibly moving – they shared personal stories about surviving the war while serving traditional Bosnian food."

    
  • Days 12-14

    Dubrovnik

    The 4-hour drive takes you to Croatia's famous coastal city. Walk the city walls early morning or at sunset to avoid the heat. Take the cable car up Mount Srđ for city views. In summer months, visit the Old Town after 4 PM when cruise ships leave.

    

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• Discover Bosnia Montenegro and Macedonia in a 14 days tour from Sarajevo. UNESCO sites. Nature. Culture. History. Cuisine. Wine. Slow travel.

  This 14-day Balkan odyssey covers 16 cities. Starting at Sarajevo's Turkish quarter to Thessaloniki via UNESCO sites like Mostar's bridge and Kotor's old town. Tours include Orthodox monasteries Ostrog and Tvrdos, plus medieval fortresses in Vranduk and Jajce.

  

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  • Sarajevo Bosnia

    38 mi

  • Travnik Bosnia

    21 mi

  • Jajce Bosnia

    74 mi

  • Mostar Bosnia

    15 mi

  • Kravice Waterfall National Reserve Bosnia

    7 mi

  • Pocitelj Bosnia

    13 mi

  • Blagaj Bosnia

    44 mi
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  • Trebinje Bosnia

    24 mi

  • Perast Montenegro

    15 mi

  • Budva Montenegro

    9 mi

  • Kotor Montenegro

    9 mi

  • Budva Montenegro

    19 mi

  • Bar Montenegro

    26 mi

  • Podgorica Montenegro

    121 mi

  • Ohrid Macedonia

    67 mi

  • Stobi Macedonia

    61 mi

  • Pella Greece

    23 mi

  • Thessaloniki Greece

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• 14 Days in Eastern Europe, incl. Belgrade and Sofia

  Over 14 days you'll visit 17 cities across Serbia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. Highlights include Belgrade's fortress where the Sava meets the Danube, Budapest's Chain Bridge and Parliament Building, and Plovdiv's Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Visit Serbia's vibrant capital, starting with Belgrade Fortress where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. Get there before 10 AM to explore without the crowds. A traveler shared: "Walking through the fortress grounds in the early morning was magical, with views over both rivers." Spend your evenings in the bohemian Skadarlija quarter where you'll find traditional Serbian restaurants and live music.

    
  • Day 3

    Northern Serbia to Budapest

    Take a morning drive (1.5 hours) to Sremski Karlovci for wine tasting. Stop at Novi Sad to see the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress. From there it's a 3-hour drive to Budapest. Remember to exchange your Serbian dinars before leaving Serbia since they're difficult to convert elsewhere.

    
  • Day 4

    Budapest, Hungary

    Watch the sunrise from Gellert Hill before the crowds arrive. Spend your morning on the Buda side exploring Castle Hill and Matthias Church. In the afternoon walk across Chain Bridge to discover Pest. A helpful tip from a traveler: "Book your Parliament tour at least 2 days ahead online - they sell out fast. The 2 PM English tour had the smallest groups."

    
  • Day 5

    Szeged to Timisoara

    Drive through Hungary's Great Plains to Szeged (2 hours) to see its Art Nouveau architecture. After lunch cross into Romania. Thanks to Schengen there are no border controls since January 2024. You'll reach Timisoara by late afternoon with time to explore its newly renovated squares.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Transylvania Circuit

    Travel through Transylvania's dramatic landscapes. Start at Corvin Castle early to avoid tour buses. Continue to medieval Sibiu. The next day visit UNESCO-listed Sighisoara before 9 AM when tours begin. End in Brasov where a visitor noted: "The free walking tour at 3 PM was excellent - our guide shared fascinating local legends."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Bucharest

    Stop at both Bran Castle and the ornate Peles Castle on your way to Bucharest. Visit the enormous Parliament Palace in the capital. Book the extended tour to see additional rooms. A recent traveler suggests: "Take the metro to avoid notorious Bucharest traffic but avoid rush hour (8-10 AM) when it's packed."

    
  • Days 10-11

    Northern Bulgaria

    Enter Bulgaria and visit the rock churches of Ivanovo. Stop at the preserved village of Arbanasi before reaching historic Veliko Tarnovo. Spend the next day at the impressive Etar Ethnographic Complex and the Valley of Roses near Kazanlak. Stay in Plovdiv and explore the artistic Kapana district after dinner.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Sofia & Surroundings

    End your trip in Bulgaria's capital Sofia. Take the walking tour route through Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Roman ruins and the Central Market Hall. Plan a day trip to Rila Monastery ($40) and go early since afternoon mountain weather can be unpredictable. A visitor recommends: "Don't miss breakfast at the Central Market Hall - the banitsa pastries are incredible and cost under $2."

    

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