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Best of Balkans (Start Budapest)

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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Ljubljana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest including Heroes Square, Fisherman's Bastion, Chain Bridge, and Parliament Building
    Landmarks
    Heroes Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Chain Bridge
    Parliament Building
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  3. Day 3

    Ljubljana to Lake Bled

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Lake Bled scenic area framed by Julian Alps

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Slovenian folk show with authentic feast (EUR 34.00)
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Bled Island Castle
    Julian Alps
  4. Day 4

    Ljubljana to Plitvice National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park with turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and lush green forests
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Plitvice National Park to Zadar to Split

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Split Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Zadar with ancient Roman ruins and Sea Organ

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at traditional Dalmatian tavern in Split
    • Farm-to-table Croatian meal at family-run restaurant with figs, olives, and wine (EUR 42.00)
    Landmarks
    Zadar
    Sea Organ
  6. Day 6

    Split to Ston to Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Akademis Akademia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ston with medieval walls and ancient salt pans
    Landmarks
    Ston
    Dubrovnik Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Akademis Akademia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik old town with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Adriatic cruise around UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik City Walls with meal (EUR 39.00)
    • Sea kayaking trip around UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik City Walls (EUR 34.00)
    • Optional dinner with crew
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik City Walls
  8. Day 8

    Dubrovnik to Budva to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Budva for lunch and beach exploration
    Landmarks
    Budva
  9. Day 9

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour orientation of Tirana with local guide and Contiki group
    • Visit Bunk'Art underground bunker museum with Cold War history and art exhibits
    Landmarks
    Bunk'Art
  10. Day 10

    Tirana to Mostar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mostar (or similar)), Hotel (HA Hotel Mostar (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Authentic dinner in Mostar
    Landmarks
    Mostar
  11. Day 11

    Mostar to Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Grand Sarajevo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mostar Bridge, Ottoman architecture destroyed and rebuilt after 1993

    Optional Activities

    • Dine with local families and experience home-made Bosnian cuisine while learning about wartime living (EUR 34.00)
    Landmarks
    Mostar Bridge
  12. Day 12

    Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local tavern)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Grand Sarajevo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Sarajevo with local guide exploring history and heritage

    Optional Activities

    • Sarajevo War Tunnels museum exploring civilian escape routes from wartime (EUR 15.00)
    Landmarks
    Sarajevo
  13. Day 13

    Sarajevo to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sumadija (or similar)), Hotel (Moxy Belgrade Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Beogradska Tvrđava
    Hill of Contemplation
    Sava River
  14. Day 14

    Belgrade to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Danube River cruise with meal and feast (EUR 43.00)
    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  15. Day 15

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    5.0
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    July 10th, 2019
    I had the best time in the Balkans with contiki. We got to see and experience a lot in a short amount of time we had...
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    Bob

    Asked on March 31st, 2026

    Are you going to open up more tour dates for best of Balkans for October?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2026

      As of now, we don't have the availability to confirm when October dates for the Best of Balkans tour will be released. The best way to stay updated is to check the website periodically, as new schedules and openings are posted there once they're finalized.

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    David

    Asked on March 12th, 2026

    How much swimming and water activities are in this trip? And also in which places? I am planning a surgery before it and need to work out what this trip is all about

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2026

      The tour does not include any swimming or high‑intensity water activities. Most water‑related activities are optional, usually during free time at your own risk.

      Please be advised that Contiki only caters to travellers ages 18 to 35 years old.

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Tour ID: 192867

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bosnia.Hungary.Serbia.Slovenia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bosnia.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Slovenia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary.Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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