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Small Group: Balkan Essentials in 9 days

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Belgrade

    Start point
    Surčin, Grad Beograd, Serbia (Belgrade Airport Nikola Tesla)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Excelsior ), Hotel (Central Point)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll through Skadarlija quarter
    • Enjoy local specialties and traditional music at kafanas in Skadarlija
    Landmarks
    Skadarlija
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  2. Day 2

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Point), Hotel (Mercure Excelsior )

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade highlighting architectural diversity and history
    • Visit to Temple of Saint Sava with time to explore the sanctuary
    • Walking tour through Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street
    • Visit to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
    • Experience of Serbian coffee and rakija at the city's oldest tavern
    • River cruise through Belgrade on the Sava and Danube rivers at sunset
    Landmarks
    Temple of Saint Sava
    Branko's Bridge
    Palace of Serbia (SIV)
    Belgrade Arena
    Ada Bridge
    Museum of Yugoslavia
    Monument of Stefan Nemanja
    Republic Square
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Belgrade Fortress
    Kalemegdan Park
  3. Day 3

    Belgrade - Šumadija Region - Zlatibor Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Serbian food typical of the region)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Palisad), Hotel (Buket)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Oplenac royal mausoleum
    • Wine tasting of three sorts of wine at a century-old winery in Šumadija region
    • Learn about the Royal Karadjordjevic dynasty and Serbian winemaking heritage
    • Relaxing walk around Zlatibor Mountain town centre
    • Traditional Serbian dinner at a local kafana in Zlatibor
    Landmarks
    Oplenac
    Zlatibor Mountain
  4. Day 4

    Zlatibor Mountain - Drvengrad - Šargan Eight - Višegrad - Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colors Inn ), Hotel (Colors Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Drvengrad (Wooden-Town) ethno village
    • Ride on the retro 'Nostalgia' train along Šargan Eight heritage railway
    • Visit to Andrićgrad (Stone-Town) in Višegrad
    • Exploration of the UNESCO-protected Stari Most bridge area and Drina River
    Landmarks
    Drvengrad (Wooden-Town)
    Kustendorf Film and Music Festival
    Šargan Eight Railway
    Andrićgrad (Stone-Town)
    Stari Most
    Drina River
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  5. Day 5

    Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colors Inn ), Hotel (Colors Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Vječna Vatra (Eternal Flame) memorial
    • Taste of famous burek at a local bakery
    • Visit to Sacred Heart Cathedral and 16th century Orthodox Church
    • Exploration of Baščaršija old town
    • Tasting of ćevapi (minced meat dish)
    • Experience of local coffee tradition
    • Visit to Vijećnica (City Hall)
    • Visit to Latin Bridge
    • Visit to 16th century Bezistan market complex
    • Visit to Gazi Husrev-beg mosque
    • Visit to Sahat Tower
    • Tasting of baklava
    Landmarks
    Vječna Vatra (Eternal Flame)
    Sacred Heart Cathedral
    Orthodox Church
    Baščaršija
    Vijećnica (City Hall)
    Latin Bridge
    Bezistan Market
    Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
    Sahat Tower
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  6. Day 6

    Sarajevo - Mostar - Trebinje

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Park ), Hotel (Sesto Senso )

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mostar
    • Visit to the Old Bridge (Stari Most)
    • Visit to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
    • Visit to the Crooked Bridge
    • Visit to Tabhana (old tanner's quarter)
    • Traditional Bosnian copper modelling workshop in Mostar's Old Town
    • Visit to Hercegovačka Gračanica Serbian Orthodox Temple
    • Exploration of Trebinje town centre
    • Visit to Arslanagić Bridge
    • Visit to Poet's Square
    Landmarks
    Stari Most (Old Bridge)
    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
    Crooked Bridge
    Tabhana
    Neretva River
    Hercegovačka Gračanica
    Arslanagić Bridge
    Poet's Square
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  7. Day 7

    Trebinje - Perast - Kotor - Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lapad), Hotel (Valamar Tirena )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Trebinje local market with tasting of local produce and products
    • Travel to Perast in Boka Bay
    • Boat trip from Perast to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks
    • Visit to the church on Our Lady of the Rocks island
    • Walking tour of Kotor old town
    • Visit to Church of Saint Nicholas in Kotor
    • Visit to Church of Saint Luke in Kotor
    • Visit to Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in Kotor
    Landmarks
    Trebinje Local Market
    Perast
    Boka Bay
    Our Lady of the Rocks
    Kotor Old Town
    Church of Saint Nicholas
    Church of Saint Luke
    Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
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  8. Day 8

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Valamar Tirena ), Hotel (Lapad)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Dubrovnik's iconic sights
    • Visit to Stradun (main street)
    • Visit to Placa Square
    • Visit to Pile Gate
    • Visit to Rector's Palace
    • Exploration of City Walls
    • Visit to city port

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a restaurant perched atop city walls
    • Cable car ride to Srđ Hill for panoramic views
    • Exploration of the 2 km stretch of City Walls
    • Sunset cruise on the Karaka (replica of a 16th-century wooden galleon)
    Landmarks
    Stradun
    Placa Square
    Pile Gate
    Rector's Palace
    City Walls of Dubrovnik
    Srđ Hill
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  9. Day 9

    Departure from Dubrovnik

    End point
    Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia (Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer (must be arranged with operator in advance)
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    4.6
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    July 4th, 2024
    5.0
    In May I took the Balkan Essentials 7 Days Tour (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia). Coming from...
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    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Dear Alexandrina, thank you from the entire team for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time on your tour, and were satisfied with the hotels and the breakfast offerings. Veljko will be more than grateful to hear your kind words, and we are pleased that you felt comfortable and at ease throughout your journey. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we would be honoured to be your hosts again for another memorable Balkan adventure! Safe travels from the Balkan&more team!
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  • Small Group: Balkan Essentials in 9 days reviewer 2
    June 25th, 2024
    4.0
    It was a good tour all round, well organised and the time allocated to cover the countries was just right. Milan was...
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    Dear Suresh, thank you for the great feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable and well-organized tour, and are especially pleased that Milan and Lidija provided excellent service. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Safe travels from Balkan&more!
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  • M
    July 30th, 2022
    5.0
    I had such a great time on this tour! I visited during July from the UK. There was only 7 of us including my family...
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    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Dear Chada, thanks a lot for such a lovely review! We are thrilled to know you loved our tour and will keep making an effort to provide this kind of experience to all our clients! All the best and we hope to meet you again! Serbia Tour Operator DMC Team
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  • S
    July 28th, 2022
    5.0
    It was fun for me and my sons to vacation in the Balkans.
    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Dear Stacy, Thanks for your feedback on this incredible trip! We are happy to hear you loved the Balkans! We'll certainly keep doing our best to help our travelers create wonderful memories and experience the Balkans in the best possible way! Serbia Tour Operator DMC Team
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  • A
    May 26th, 2022
    5.0
    From the moment I inquired about the tour the service was excellent, quick response time and very helpful. The tour...
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    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Thank you so much for the great review! We are doing our best to provide our clients with incredible experiences in the Balkans and are excited to know that we are doing it! :-) All the best from our entire team and looking forward to meeting you again! Serbia Tour Operator DMC
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  • E
    October 21st, 2019
    5.0
    I didn’t know what to expect on this trip, but came out truly enjoying the Balkans. I’d definitely make a trip back...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review! Our team is very proud of the fact that you enjoyed this small part of the Balkans. We have published some brand new tours throughout this region so feel free to check them out. We are looking forward to meeting you again! All the best, Serbia Tour Operator team
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  • Small Group: Balkan Essentials in 9 days reviewer 7
    October 10th, 2019
    5.0
    amazing tour guide and amazing trip
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Thank you very much for a fantastic review! We are happy to know you enjoyed your trip and certainly hope we will meet you again! All the best, Serbia Tour Operator Team
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  • Small Group: Balkan Essentials in 9 days reviewer 8
    August 30th, 2019
    5.0
    It was amazing, they shoved me so many beautiful things in this part of the world that I belive I will extend my...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Thank you for your comment! Our team is happy to know we managed to meet your needs and expectations! Regards, Serbia Tour Operator Team
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  • Small Group: Balkan Essentials in 9 days reviewer 9
    July 9th, 2019
    4.5
    Serbia Tour Operator is a very professional company. They go out of there way to accommodate you. All the staff are...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Balkan and more
    Thank you for your lovely review! We are happy you were satisfied with our services and we hope we'll meet you again!
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    Chloe

    Asked on July 20th, 2025

    I was trying to book a trip that was open from August 1-9 but no longer seems to be available.

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      Chloe

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      When I was trying to book it just a few minutes ago, it was available. I clicked on another tab to research and now the august 1-9 date is gone.

    • Balkan and moreOperatorWritten July 2025

      We have available slots for August 4th and August 25th on our shared departures. Our private tours can start on any date you prefer.

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    Jonathan

    Asked on May 11th, 2025

    Need to talk to someone for a customize private tour package from June 05 to June 14 (Zagreb, Ljubljana, Plitvice, Split, Dubronvnik, Kotor, Sarajevo). Can you arrange private tour for 6 persons (Two families of 2 & 4 persons) and we need price options including and excluding accommodation.

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    • Balkan and moreOperatorWritten May 2025

      May I ask what your per person budget would be? A fully customized tour departing in less than a month will not be the most affordable option. We would only be able to create options with accommodation.

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    José Luis

    Asked on March 20th, 2025

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      The inclusion of meals varies by tour package, please refer to your specific tour details for accurate information.

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      Accommodations during the tour are generally four-star hotels, located conveniently near major attractions and amenities.

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    Desiree

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      No, there's no need for tour vouchers as the guide will handle all documentation.

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    Melanie

    Asked on June 10th, 2024

    For day 6 of the tour, it mentions lots of locations in Dubrovnik. Are these suggestions of things to do, or will we be visiting these places as a group? Like the Rector's Palace, the city walls, etc.

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    • Balkan and moreOperatorWritten June 2024

      We visit the main street Stradun, the main square Placa, walk through Pile and Ploče Gate and pass by Orlando’s Column, Big Onofrio’s Fountain. We do not enter the inside of The Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, the walls of the Old Town, the church of Saint Blaise, the cathedral and the Jesuit church. Entering the sights itself can be done in the free time, after the sightseeing tour with additional charge for each sight.

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    Asked on May 16th, 2024

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      Flights can arrive at any time on the first day of the tour, as it is designed for arrival and check-in.

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    Natalie

    Asked on May 12th, 2024

    Who will be our guide for the sightseeing tour?

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      The guide for the sightseeing tour will introduce themselves and pick up the group at the hotel to commence the tour.

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    Asked on April 9th, 2024

    Is there a specific time that flights need to arrive on the first day of this trip?

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    • Balkan and moreOperatorWritten April 2024

      No, there isn't a specific time that flights need to arrive on the first day of this trip. The first day of the program is intentionally designed for arrival and check-in to ensure participants have a smooth transition and can settle in comfortably. Arrival transfer is included in the tour price.

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    Sheila

    Asked on March 31st, 2024

    What time would our flight need to arrive in Belgrade for the Balkan Essentials - 7 days tour? Most of them seem to last late in the evening on the 12th of October, is this okay?

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    • Balkan and moreOperatorWritten March 2024

      Day 1 in all of our tour is reserved only for arrival of our travelers. Whenever your flight arrives, it is fine, we will organize your transfer to the hotel. You will meet the guide following day, on Day 2, around 9 AM, before your Belgrade sightseeing starts.

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