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Journey Through the Balkans

12 days
From Dobrota to Cavtat
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dobrota

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marija 2), Hotel (Hotel Marija 2 (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader at 7pm
    • Dinner with tour group (optional)
  2. Day 2

    Kotor

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marija 2), Hotel (Hotel Marija 2 (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Kotor's old city
    • Walk on Kotor's fortified walls
    • Boat trip on Kotor Bay to explore islands

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Kotor fortress (1,200 steps, approximately 3 hours round trip, 300m ascent/descent)
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old City
    Mount Lovcen
    Kotor Fortress
    Kotor Bay
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  3. Day 3

    Rijeka Crnojevica - Zabljak

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gorske Oci), Hotel (Hotel Gorske Oci (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Pavlova Strana Viewpoint
    • Visit Rijeka Crnojevica

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Skadar Lake (around €27 per person, 2-2.5 hours)
    • Walking exploration of Skadar National Park
    Landmarks
    Pavlova Strana Viewpoint
    Rijeka Crnojevica
    Skadar Lake
    Skadar National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Zabljak

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gorske Oci), Hotel (Hotel Gorske Oci (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Crno Jezero (Black Lake) - 2 kilometres, approximately 40 minutes
    • Explore Durmitor National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Extended walk to Zminje Lake (Serpent Lake) - approximately 2 hours additional
    • Free time in Zabljak
    • Swimming in Crno Jezero (seasonal, summer months)
    Landmarks
    Durmitor National Park
    Crno Jezero (Black Lake)
    Zminje Lake (Serpent Lake)
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  5. Day 5

    Zabljak - Sjenica

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Borovi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Pass Djurdjevica Tara Bridge
    • Guided tour of Mileseva Monastery with local priest
    Landmarks
    Djurdjevica Tara Bridge
    Mileseva Monastery
    Tara River Gorge
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  6. Day 6

    Uvac Nature Reserve - Sirogojno

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Staro Selo Ethno Village (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Short walk to Molitva viewpoint in Uvac Special Nature Reserve
    • Tour of Sirogojno Open Air Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip through Uvac Canyon (depending on river conditions)
    Landmarks
    Uvac Special Nature Reserve
    Uvac Canyon
    Molitva viewpoint
    Sirogojno Open Air Museum
    Zlatibor mountain
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  7. Day 7

    Sirogojno - Mokra Gora

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mecavnik), Hotel (Hotel Mecavnik (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Demonstration of Sirogojno knitted sweater production with opportunity to try knitting
    • Visit Kustendorf village
    • Ride on Sargan Eight historic narrow-gauge railway
    Landmarks
    Sirogojno
    Kustendorf
    Sargan Eight Railway
    Mokra Gora
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  8. Day 8

    Kustendorf to Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Cosmopolit), Hotel (Hotel Cosmopolit (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sarajevo's highlights including the old town, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture, religious monuments
    Landmarks
    Visegrad
    Stari Most
    Drina River
    Sarajevo
    Church of Saint Michael and Gabriel
    Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque
    Sarajevo Cathedral
    Sarajevo Town Hall
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  9. Day 9

    Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Cosmopolit), Hotel (Hotel Cosmopolit (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bascarsija market district
    • Tour of 1984 Winter Olympics sites
    • Sarajevo Tunnel Museum tour (€15.00 entrance plus €7.00 transfer from city centre)
    Landmarks
    Bascarsija
    Sarajevo Winter Olympics 1984 Site
    Sarajevo Tunnel Museum
  10. Day 10

    Sarajevo to Mostar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vila Fortuna), Hotel (Hotel Vila Fortuna (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Atomska Ratna Komanda (Tito's Bunker)
    • 1-hour guided walking tour of Mostar covering Old Town, Stari Most, and surrounding areas

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mehmed Pasha's Mosque (€2.00 per person entrance fee)
    Landmarks
    Atomska Ratna Komanda (Tito's Bunker)
    Bjelašnica Mountain
    Mostar
    Neretva River
    Stari Most
    Mehmed Pasha's Mosque
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  11. Day 11

    Mostar to Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vis), Hotel (Hotel Vis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pocitelj
    • 3-hour guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town covering Stradun, Placa, Big Onofrio's Fountain, Gates of Pile, Old Port, Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Clock Tower, Dominican Church, Dominican Monastery, and Sponza Palace
    Landmarks
    Pocitelj
    Sahat Kula
    Hadzi Alija Mosque
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Stradun
    Big Onofrio's Fountain
    Gates of Pile
    Dubrovnik Old Port
    Rector's Palace
    Franciscan Monastery
    Dubrovnik Clock Tower
    Dominican Church
    Dominican Monastery
    Sponza Palace
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  12. Day 12

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    May 26th, 2023
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    Sarajevo, its bustle, life, colours and smells. The Middle East in the Balkans.
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    June 21st, 2023
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    Any opportunities we could swim were a highlight for me. I will never forget jumping off the boat in Skadar Lake, or...
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    June 24th, 2023
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    I particularly enjoyed the Sargan 8 rail trip, the optional boat trip on Skadar Lake, and the various city walking...
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    Scenery; plenty of opportunities to swim!
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    June 26th, 2023
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    In ten days we had a wide range of amazing experiences in a variety of settings - boat trip to the islands in Kotor,...
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    June 28th, 2023
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    The boat trip on Kotor Bay and The Lady of the Lake church, Tito’s bunker (a great surprise), the Saragan 8 train and...
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    August 17th, 2023
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    Visiting sarajevo and mostar were amazing. Also, staying in the authentic sebrian village museum was a fantastic...
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    September 15th, 2023
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    Sarajevo - the tour we paid for with the Bosnia Guide was amazing
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