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Private - Balkan Essentials in 12 days

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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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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Belgrade

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

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll through Skadarlija bohemian quarter
    • Dinner at traditional kafanas with local specialties and traditional music
    Landmarks
    Skadarlija
    New Belgrade
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  2. Day 2

    Belgrade

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Excelsior ), Hotel (Central Point)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade highlighting architectural landmarks
    • Visit to Temple of Saint Sava
    • Walking tour through city centre including Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street
    • Coffee and rakija tasting at the city's oldest tavern (Serbian Daily Routine)
    • Exploration of Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
    • River cruise on Sava and Danube Rivers (Belgrade Sundown Cruise)
    Landmarks
    Temple of Saint Sava
    Belgrade Waterfront
    Branko's Bridge
    Palace of Serbia (SIV)
    Belgrade Arena
    Ada Bridge
    Dedinje district
    Museum of Yugoslavia
    Monument of Stefan Nemanja
    Slavija Square
    Republic Square
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Belgrade Fortress
    Kalemegdan Park
  3. Day 3

    Belgrade - Šumadija Region - Zlatibor Mountain

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Oplenac royal mausoleum
    • Wine tasting of three wine varieties at a century-old winery (Šumadija Royal Wines)
    • Relaxing walk around Zlatibor town centre
    • Dinner of traditional Serbian food

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at one of Zlatibor Mountain's finest traditional kafanas (Zlatibor Gourmet Session)
    Landmarks
    Oplenac
    Zlatibor Mountain
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  4. Day 4

    Zlatibor Mountain - Drvengrad - Šargan Eight - Višegrad - Sarajevo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Old Town ), Hotel (Colors Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Drvengrad (Wooden-Town) ethno village
    • Ride on the retro 'Nostalgia' train along Šargan Eight heritage railway (Šargan Eight Railroad)
    • Exploration of Andrigrad (Stone-Town) in Višegrad
    Landmarks
    Drvengrad
    Küstendorf Film and Music Festival
    Šargan Eight
    Andrigrad
    Bridge on the Drina
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  5. Day 5

    Sarajevo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Old Town ), Hotel (Colors Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Vjećna Vatra (Eternal Flame) memorial
    • Tasting of famous burek at local bakery (A Taste of History)
    • Visit to Ferhadiya pedestrian zone
    • Visit to Sacred Heart Cathedral
    • Visit to 16th-century Orthodox Church
    • Exploration of Baščaršija (old town)
    • Tasting of ćevapi, traditional minced meat dish
    • Experience of local coffee tradition
    • Visit to Viječnica (City Hall)
    • Visit to Latin Bridge
    • Exploration of 16th-century Bezistan market complex
    • Visit to Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
    • Visit to Sahat Tower
    • Tasting of baklava

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Sarajevo at own pace
    Landmarks
    Vjećna Vatra
    Ferhadija pedestrian zone
    Sacred Heart Cathedral
    Orthodox Church
    Baščaršija
    Viječnica
    Latin Bridge
    Bezistan market complex
    Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
    Sahat Tower
  6. Day 6

    Sarajevo - Mostar - Trebinje

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Park ), Hotel (Sesto Senso )

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mostar
    • Visit to Old Bridge (UNESCO landmark)
    • Visit to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
    • Visit to Crooked Bridge
    • Visit to old tanner's quarter Tabhana
    • Copper modelling workshop (Mostar Copper Artistry)
    • Visit to Hercegovačka Gračanica Serbian Orthodox Temple
    • Exploration of Trebinje town centre
    • Visit to Arslanagića Bridge
    • Visit to Poet's Square

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on the banks of the Neretva River
    Landmarks
    Old Bridge
    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
    Crooked Bridge
    Tabhana
    Neretva River
    Hercegovačka Gračanica
    Arslanagića Bridge
    Poet's Square
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  7. Day 7

    Trebinje - Perast - Kotor - Dubrovnik

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lapad), Hotel (Valamar Tirena )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Trebinje local market (Trebinje Market Delights)
    • Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks island (Our Lady of the Rocks)
    • Entry to church on Our Lady of the Rocks
    • Walking tour of Kotor Old Town (UNESCO site)
    • Visit to Church of Saint Nicholas
    • Visit to Church of Saint Luke
    • Visit to Cathedral of Saint Tryphon

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurant in Kotor on one of the romantic squares
    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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lapad), Hotel (Valamar Tirena )

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Dubrovnik including Stradun, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace
    • Exploration of City Walls and city port

    Optional Activities

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

    Dubrovnik - Pelješac Peninsula - Split

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Art ), Hotel (Globo )

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Dalmatian coast with scenic views
    • Stop in the City of Ston
    • Wine tasting of Plavac Mali at local winery (Pelješac Handcrafted Wines)
    • Exploration of Split city including Diocletian's Palace
    • Visit to former Temple of Jupiter
    • Visit to Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    • Stroll along Riva promenade

    Optional Activities

    • Tasting of famous oysters in Ston
    • Photograph Ston Walls
    Landmarks
    Dalmatian coast
    Pelješac Peninsula
    City of Ston
    Ston Walls
    Diocletian's Palace
    Golden Gate
    Temple of Jupiter
    Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    Riva promenade
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  10. Day 10

    Split - Hvar Island - Split

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Art ), Hotel (Globo )

    Included Activities

    • High-speed catamaran ride to Hvar Island
    • Walking tour of Hvar town
    • Visit to harbour
    • Visit to Renaissance Cathedral
    • Visit to Benedictine Convent
    • Visit to Franciscan Monastery
    • Visit to Church of Our Lady of Mercy
    • High-speed catamaran return to Split

    Optional Activities

    • Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
    • Relax on sun-kissed beaches
    • Explore picturesque trails to Milna Bay
    • Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hvar Island
    Splitska Vrata
    Hvar town harbour
    Renaissance Cathedral
    Benedictine Convent
    Franciscan Monastery
    Church of Our Lady of Mercy
    Pakleni Islands
    Milna Bay
  11. Day 11

    Split - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zagreb

    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton), Hotel (Dubrovnik)

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park including upper and lower lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at nearby restaurant in Plitvice Lakes area
    • Dinner in Zagreb
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
  12. Day 12

    Zagreb

    End point
    Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia (Hotel)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Zagreb sightseeing tour
    • Visit to Kaptol (medieval part of Zagreb)
    • Visit to Franciscan monastery with 13th century Church of Saint Francis
    • Visit to Dolac farmers' market
    • Visit to 18th century Church of Saint Mary
    • Visit to Ban Josip Jelačić's monument

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer (must be arranged separately with tour operator)
    Landmarks
    Kaptol
    Franciscan Monastery
    Church of Saint Francis
    Dolac
    Church of Saint Mary
    Ban Josip Jelačić's Monument
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  • J
    October 11th, 2025
    5
    Our trip was excellent to the Balkins. Lale our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history the...
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    Dear John and Fran, thank you very much for your kind words about your experience with us and Lale! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Balkan Essentials 12 days tour and feedbacks always means a lot! If you decide to explore more of the region, feel free to reach out, we would love to have you in the Balkans again! All the best, Balkan&more team
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  • C
    June 28th, 2025
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    The tour had great itinerary with many valuable and varied visiting sites. Hotels were well situated mostly in the...
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  • A
    June 2nd, 2025
    5
    The trip was will organized with very good guide and drivers
    Traveled in June 2025
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    Thank you for your kind review! We're glad to hear you found the trip well organized and enjoyed the company of our guide and drivers. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another journey soon!
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    July 8th, 2024
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    This was a great trip through 4 beautiful countries! Our main guide, Milan, was very helpful and knowledgeable...
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    Dear Braelyn, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted that you had a fantastic time exploring the Balkan countries and found the tour's balance to your liking. Our guide Milan will be more than happy to hear that his guidance added so much value to your journey. Thank you for the heartfelt recommendation, we can't wait to help you discover more hidden gems in the future! Safe travels from the Balkan&more team!
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  • A
    June 12th, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoy my tour of the Balkan Essentials in 10 days. The different countries were absolutely beautiful!...
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    Dear Stacy, thank you for your feedback on your recent Balkan Essentials tour. We're delighted that you enjoyed exploring the beautiful countries with Janko as your guide, and we'll make sure to pass on your appreciation to him! It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're delighted that you had a blast and felt safe throughout your journey. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure soon! Safe travels from the Balkan&more team!
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  • A
    June 6th, 2024
    4
    The amazing countries in the Balkans were so breathtaking. Especially, the area of Montenegro's Black Mountains was...
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    Traveled in May 2024
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    Dear Traveller, thank you for sharing your incredible experience! It’s truly heartwarming to hear how much you enjoyed your journey through the Balkans! Janko will be thrilled to know that his passion and knowledge made your trip even more meaningful, we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. And yes, May and early June are indeed the perfect time to visit the region - the weather is just right, and the crowds are still light enough to soak it all in. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure. Wishing you many more amazing travels! Balkan&more team
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  • B
    April 3rd, 2024
    5
    We have an excellent tour the tour guide gave a very accurate answer to our questions, having brief and very accurate...
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    Dear Basilia, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you had such an excellent time, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our tour guide, Theodor. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to him – we are certain he'll be thrilled to know that his efforts were appreciated and that he made a positive impact on your journey. Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for entrusting us with your travel plans and for sharing your valuable insights. We would be honored to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour in the future. Warmest regards from the entire Balkan&more team!
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    March 31st, 2024
    5
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    We received a dignified and always attentive treatment from the guide to our questions, having brief and very...
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  • P
    March 30th, 2024
    5
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    Much of the success of the trip was due to the guide, Teodor Madžarević. Always punctual, with clear narrations and...
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    Traveled in March 2024
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    Dear Pamela, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this amazing review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic trip and that our team, especially Teodor, contributed to making your adventure memorable. Your words mean a lot to our team. It was a pleasure having you with us and we look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing adventures in the future. Best regards from the Balkan and more team!
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  • L
    March 29th, 2024
    5
    Fantastic trip. Excellent organization and planning, a guide whose experience and knowledge of the places is evident,...
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    Dear Lorena, Your heartfelt review truly made our day! Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We couldn't be happier to hear that your recent trip, guided by Teodor, exceeded your expectations. We'll make sure to pass on your appreciation to him! It's fantastic to hear that everything flowed seamlessly during your trip and that you were pleased with the organization of your journey. On behalf of the entire team, thank you for choosing to travel with us and for your enthusiastic recommendation. We can't wait to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another incredible adventure! Warmest regards, Balkan&more team
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