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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Start point
    Nikola Tesla Airport, Beograd 59, Surčin, Stari Grad 11271, Serbia (Belgrade Airport Nikola Tesla)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Excelsior), Hotel 4* (Central Point )

    Included Activities

    • Airport arrival transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll through Skadarlija bohemian quarter
    • Dinner and traditional music at kafanas in Skadarlija
    Landmarks
    Skadarlija
    New Belgrade
  3. Day 2

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Coffee (Traditional Serbian coffee at city's oldest tavern), Snack (Rakija (traditional Serbian brandy) tasting at tavern)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Central Point ), Hotel 4* (Mercure Excelsior)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade highlighting architectural diversity and landmarks
    • Visit to Temple of Saint Sava with tour time
    • Walking tour through Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street
    • Visit to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
    • Experience More - Serbian Daily Routine: Visit to city's oldest tavern with traditional coffee and rakija tasting
    • Experience More - Belgrade Sundown Cruise: River cruise on Sava and Danube rivers (optional)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening river cruise through Belgrade on Sava and Danube rivers
    Landmarks
    Branko's Bridge
    Palace of Serbia (SIV)
    Belgrade Arena
    Ada Bridge
    Dedinje District
    Residence of Milo\u0161 the Great
    Museum of Yugoslavia
    Monument of Stefan Nemanja
    Slavija Square
    Temple of Saint Sava
    National Assembly
    Republic Square
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Belgrade Fortress
    Kalemegdan Park
    Sava River
    Danube River
  4. Day 3

    Belgrade to Zlatibor Mountain

    Belgrade to Zlatibor Mountain
    Meals
    Lunch (Wine tasting of three varieties at century-old winery in Šumadija region with traditional recipes), Dinner (Traditional Serbian cuisine at kafana featuring regional specialties including rich ajvar, creamy kajmak, artisan-cured meats, traditional pies, proja, succulent veal or freshly caught fish)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Palisad Standard ), Hotel 4* (Buket)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Oplenac royal mausoleum
    • Experience More - Šumadija Royal Wines: Wine tasting of three varieties at century-old winery with explanation of Royal Karadjordjević dynasty and Serbian winemaking heritage
    • Relaxing walk around Zlatibor Mountain town centre
    • Experience More - Zlatibor Gourmet Session: Dinner of traditional Serbian cuisine at kafana featuring regional specialties
    Landmarks
    Oplenac
    Šumadija Region
    Zlatibor Mountain
  5. Day 4

    Zlatibor Mountain to Sarajevo

    Zlatibor Mountain to Sarajevo
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Mostar area with view of the Neretva River)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Colors Inn ), Hotel 4* (Old Town )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Drvengrad (Wooden-Town) ethno village
    • Experience More - Šargan Eight Railroad: 90-minute ride on retro 'Nostalgia' heritage train on narrow gauge railway with scenic mountain views
    • Visit to Andrićgrad (Stone-Town) cultural centre in Višegrad
    Landmarks
    Drvengrad (Wooden-Town)
    Kűstendorf Film and Music Festival
    Šargan Eight Railway
    Andrićgrad (Stone-Town)
    Drina River
    Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
  6. Day 5

    Sarajevo

    Sarajevo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Burek (savoury pastry) at local bakery), Lunch (Ćevapi (minced meat dish) in Baščaršija old town), Snack (Local traditional coffee experience), Dessert (Baklava)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Colors Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Vječna Vatra (Eternal Flame) memorial
    • Experience More - A Taste of History: Guided culinary and cultural tour including burek tasting at local bakery, Ferhadiya pedestrian zone, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 16th-century Orthodox Church, Baščaršija old town with ćevapi tasting, local coffee tradition experience, Vijećnica (City Hall), Latin Bridge, 16th-century Bezistan market complex, Gazi Husrev-beg mosque, Sahat Tower, and baklava tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon free time to explore Sarajevo at own pace
    • Revisit favourite sights or relax in city cafes
    Landmarks
    Vječna Vatra (Eternal Flame)
    Ferhadiya Pedestrian Zone
    Sacred Heart Cathedral
    Orthodox Church
    Baščaršija
    Vijećnica (City Hall)
    Latin Bridge
    Bezistan Market Complex
    Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
    Sahat Tower
  7. Day 6

    Sarajevo to Trebinje

    Sarajevo to Trebinje
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Central Park), Hotel 4* (Sesto Senso )

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mostar visiting Old Bridge (UNESCO landmark)
    • Visit to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Crooked Bridge, and Tabhana tanner's quarter
    • Experience More - Mostar Copper Artistry: Workshop experience creating jewellery pieces (bracelets, earrings, pendants) or reliefs using ancient Bosnian copper modelling craft with master artisan guidance
    • Visit to Hercegovačka Gračanica Serbian Orthodox Temple
    • Exploration of Trebinje town centre
    • Visit to Arslanagića Bridge
    • Visit to Poet's Square

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Mostar for lunch on banks of Neretva River
    Landmarks
    Old Bridge (Stari Most)
    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
    Crooked Bridge
    Tabhana (Tanner's Quarter)
    Neretva River
    Hercegovačka Gračanica
    Arslanagića Bridge
    Poet's Square
  8. Day 7

    Trebinje to Dubrovnik

    Trebinje to Dubrovnik
    Meals
    Snack (Homemade juices at Trebinje local market)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Lapad ), Hotel 4* (Valamar Tirena )

    Included Activities

    • Experience More - Trebinje Market Delights: Visit to vibrant local market with tasting of creamy fresh cheese, flavourful dried meats, and sun-ripened fruits from small local producers
    • Boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks island
    • Visit to Our Lady of the Rocks church with valuable paintings and sacred tapestry
    • Walking tour of Kotor Old Town (UNESCO site)
    • Visits to churches of Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke
    • Visit to Cathedral of Saint Tryphon

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Kotor to continue exploring old paved town
    • Lunch in restaurant on romantic squares 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
  9. Day 8

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Lapad ), Hotel 4* (Valamar Tirena )

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Dubrovnik including Stradun, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace, City Port, and hidden gems
    • Exploration of Game of Thrones filming locations
    • Stories about Republic of Ragusa

    Optional Activities

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

    Dubrovnik Departure

    Dubrovnik Departure
    End point
    Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia (Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport departure transfer (available upon request for additional fee)

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Dreena5.0•July 2024
    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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    Suresh4.0•June 2024
    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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  • MehakChadha5.0•July 2022
    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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  • Stacy5.0•July 2022
    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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  • Alexandre5.0•May 2022
    From the moment I inquired about the tour the service was excellent, quick response time and very helpful. The tour...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    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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  • Ernesto5.0•October 2019
    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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    Nataliya5.0•October 2019
    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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    Stefan5.0•August 2019
    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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  • Anjana
    Anjana4.5•July 2019
    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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    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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