Itinerary
- Day 1
Belgrade
- Start point
- Nikola Tesla Airport, Beograd 59, Surčin, Stari Grad 11271, Serbia (Belgrade Airport Nikola Tesla)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Excelsior), Hotel (Central Point)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Skadarlija bohemian quarter and visit kafanas for local specialties and traditional music
Landmarks Skadarlija New Belgrade 
- Day 2
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Central Point), Hotel (Mercure Excelsior)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade highlighting architectural diversity and landmarks
- Visit to Temple of Saint Sava with time to explore
- Walking tour through pedestrian zone and Knez Mihailova Street
- Guided experience at Belgrade's oldest tavern with traditional coffee and rakija tasting
- Walking tour through historic Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
Optional Activities
- River cruise on Sava and Danube Rivers at sunset
Landmarks Temple of Saint Sava Belgrade Waterfront 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 Sava River Danube River - Day 3
Belgrade - Fruška Gora NP - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Excelsior), Hotel (Central Point)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kruševol Monastery with stories from monks
- Exploration of Sremski Karlovci including Patriarchal Court and Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Fruška Gora wine region local winery with Bermet wine sampling
- Explore Novi Sad pedestrian zone, City Hall, old city centre, and historic sites including former home of Mileva Einstein and historic synagogue
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress with views of Danube River and cityscape
Landmarks Fruška Gora National Park Kruševol Monastery Sremski Karlovci Patriarchal Court Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Novi Sad Petrovaradin Fortress 
- Day 4
Belgrade - Timișoara - Sibiu
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Ana Tower), Hotel (Art )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Timișoara including Unirii Square and Catholic Cathedral of Saint George
- Exploration of Liberty Square and Victory Square with Romanian National Opera and National Theatre
- Walking tour of Sibiu old town including medieval walls, Large Square with Brukenthal Museum, Small Square, Council Tower, Bridge of Lies, Stairs Passage, and Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Landmarks Timișoara River Bega Unirii Square Catholic Cathedral of Saint George Liberty Square Victory Square Romanian National Opera National Theatre Carpathian Mountains Sibiu Large Square Brukenthal Museum Small Square Council Tower Bridge of Lies Stairs Passage Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity 
- Day 5
Sibiu - Transfăgărășan Road - Sinaia
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda), Hotel (Vila Economat)
Included Activities
- Exploration of "Astra" National Museum Complex, Europe's largest open-air museum
Optional Activities
- Drive along Transfăgărășan scenic road through Carpathian Mountains described as "the road to the sky"
- Cable car ride towards Bălea Lake with views of Făgăraș Mountains
Landmarks Sibiu Astra National Museum Complex Transfăgărășan Road Carpathian Mountains Bălea Lake Făgăraș Mountains Sinaia 
- Day 6
Sinaia - Peleș Castle - Brașov - Bran Castle - Sinaia
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda), Hotel (Vila Economat)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peleș Castle with exploration of Neo-Renaissance architecture and interior decorations
- Walking tour of Brașov including Piața Sfatului and Black Church (Biserica Neagră)
- Visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks Peleș Castle Brașov Piața Sfatului Black Church Bran Castle Carpathian Mountains 
- Day 7
Sinaia - Dealu Mare Wine Region - Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo), Hotel (Mercure Bucharest City Center)
Optional Activities
- Wine-tasting experience at a prestigious winery in Dealu Mare wine region
Landmarks Sinaia Dealu Mare Wine Region Carpathian Mountains Bucharest - Day 8
Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo), Hotel (Mercure Bucharest City Center)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Bucharest including Arcul de Triumf, House of Ceaușescu, Bulevardul Unirii, People's Salvation Cathedral, and Palace of the Parliament
- Walking tour of Old Town including Romanian Athenaeum, Royal Palace, and Stavropoleos Monastery
Optional Activities
- Art Nouveau dinner at a carefully selected restaurant capturing the essence of 19th century Bucharest
Landmarks Arcul de Triumf House of Ceaușescu Bulevardul Unirii People's Salvation Cathedral Palace of the Parliament Romanian Athenaeum Royal Palace National Museum of Art of Romania Stavropoleos Monastery - Day 9
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arbanaski Han), Hotel (Yantra Grand)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo with exploration of historic cobblestone streets and Tsarevets fortress area
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Arbanasi village as open-air museum of cultural heritage with 80 traditional houses and five churches
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Tsarevets Fortress Arbanasi 
- Day 10
Arbanasi - Etar Ethno Village - Valley of Roses - Plovdiv
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Plovdiv), Hotel (Holiday Inn)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Open Air Ethnographic Museum Etar with historic installations, workshops, and Bulgarian National Revival era architecture
Optional Activities
- Hands-on demonstration and creation of handmade soap or soothing calendula ointment at Etar Ethno Village
- Exploration of Damascena Complex in Valley of Roses with factory tour and rose oil shopping
- Visit to Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town with Revival-era houses
- Exploration of Kapana creative hub with shops, restaurants, and galleries
Landmarks Etar Ethno Village Valley of Roses Damascena Complex Plovdiv Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Maritsa River Old Town Kapana 
- Day 11
Plovdiv - Sofia
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Central Sofia ), Hotel (Coop)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Sofia with visits to Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Church of Saint George, Banya Bashi Mosque, Sofia Synagogue, National Palace of Culture, and Largo
Landmarks Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker Ivan Vazov National Theatre Church of Saint George Banya Bashi Mosque Sofia Synagogue National Palace of Culture Largo 
- Day 12
Sofia - Niš - Manasija Monastery - Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Excelsior ), Hotel (Central Point)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Niš Fortress, Serbia's largest and best-preserved Turkish military fortress
- Walking tour of Tinkers Alley
- Visit to Manasija Monastery with exploration of floor mosaics, wall frescoes, and medieval art collection
Optional Activities
- Tasting of authentic southern Serbian cuisine including ćevapi and sarma at restaurants in Tinkers Alley
Landmarks Niš Niš Fortress Tinkers Alley Resava Valley Manasija Monastery - Day 13
Belgrade - Šumadija Region - Zlatibor Mountain
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Serbian food typical of the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palisad ), Hotel (Buket)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oplenac royal mausoleum and winery
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting of three sorts of wine at a century-old winery in Šumadija region with learning about Royal Karađorđević dynasty
- Dinner of traditional Serbian food at one of Zlatibor Mountain's traditional kafanas
Landmarks Oplenac Šumadija Region Zlatibor Mountain - Day 14
Zlatibor Mountain - Wooden-Town - Šargan Eight - Višegrad - Sarajevo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Old Town), Hotel (Colors Inn )
Included Activities
- Visit to Drvengrad (Wooden-Town) ethno village
Optional Activities
- Train ride on retro "Nostalgia" train along Šargan Eight narrow gauge heritage railway with scenic mountain views
Landmarks Drvengrad Kústendorf Film and Music Festival Šargan Eight Railroad Šargan Mountain Višegrad Andrićgrad Drina Bridge 
- Day 15
Sarajevo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Old Town), Hotel (Colors Inn )
Included Activities
- Tasting of burek at a local bakery
- Walking tour through Ferhadiya pedestrian zone
- Visit to Sacred Heart Cathedral and 16th century Orthodox Church
- Exploration of Bašćaršija old town
- Tasting of ćevapi
- Local coffee experience
- Visit to Vijećnica (City Hall)
- Visit to Latin Bridge
- Exploration of Bezistan market complex
- Visit to Gazi Husrev-beg mosque
- Visit to Sahat Tower
- Baklava tasting
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Sarajevo at own pace and revisit favourite sights
- Relax in one of the city's cosy cafes
Landmarks Vječna Vatra Ferhadiya Sacred Heart Cathedral Orthodox Church Bašćaršija Vijećnica Latin Bridge Bezistan Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque Sahat Tower - Day 16
Sarajevo - Mostar - Trebinje
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Central Park), Hotel (Sesto Senso)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mostar including Old Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Crooked Bridge, and Tabhana tanner's quarter
Optional Activities
- Copper modelling workshop creating jewellery or reliefs with master artisan
- Free time in Mostar for lunch on the banks of Neretva River
- Visit to Hercegovačka Gračanica Serbian Orthodox Temple
- Exploration of Trebinje including Arslanagića Bridge and Poet's Square
Landmarks Mostar Old Bridge Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque Crooked Bridge Tabhana Neretva River Trebinje Hercegovačka Gračanica Arslanagića Bridge Poet's Square 
- Day 17
Trebinje - Perast - Kotor - Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lapad), Hotel (Valamar Tirena )
Included Activities
- Visit to Trebinje local market
- Exploration of Perast baroque settlement
- Walking tour of Kotor including churches of Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke, Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Optional Activities
- Boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks island with church exploration
- Free time in Kotor for wandering old paved town and lunch
Landmarks Trebinje Perast Boka Bay Our Lady of the Rocks Kotor Church of Saint Nicholas Church of Saint Luke Cathedral of Saint Tryphon Dubrovnik 
- Day 18
Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Valamar Tirena ), Hotel (Lapad)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik including Stradun, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace, City Walls, and city port
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Srđ Hill for panoramic views
- Walking tour of 2 km City Walls
- Sunset cruise on Karaka replica 16th-century wooden galleon
- Lunch at restaurant perched on city walls
Landmarks Stradun Placa Square Pile Gate Rector's Palace City Walls City Port Srđ Hill 
- Day 19
Dubrovnik - Pelješac Peninsula - Split
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Art), Hotel (Globo)
Included Activities
- Stop in Ston city with opportunity to taste oysters
- Walking tour of Split including entry through Golden Gate, exploration of Diocletian's Palace, Temple of Jupiter, and Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Stroll along Riva promenade
Optional Activities
- Wine-tasting experience at Pelješac winery with Plavac Mali red wine and learning about centuries-old winemaking traditions
Landmarks Dalmatian Coast Pelješac Peninsula Ston Ston Walls Split Golden Gate Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade 
- Day 20
Split - Hvar Island - Split
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Globo), Hotel (Art)
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran ferry from Split to Hvar Island and return
- Walking tour of Hvar including harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy
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 Hvar Town Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay Splitska Vrata 
- Day 21
Split - Plitvice Lakes NP - Zagreb
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton), Hotel (Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park including upper and lower lakes
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant surrounded by untouched beauty of the park
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Zagreb 
- Day 22
Zagreb
- End point
- Zagreb, Croatia (Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Zagreb including Kaptol
- Visit to Franciscan monastery and Church of Saint Francis
- Walk around Dolac farmers' market
- Visit to Church of Saint Mary
- Visit to Ban Josip Jela\u010di\u0107's monument
Landmarks Kaptol Franciscan monastery Church of Saint Francis Dolac Church of Saint Mary Ban Josip Jela\u010di\u0107's monument
