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Great Balkan Journey - Guided Private Tour

16 days
From Zagreb to Belgrade
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Zagreb

    Accommodation
    (Hotel Laguna oder ähnlich), (Hotel International oder ähnlich)

    Optional Activities

    • Overland travel from Munich to Zagreb by direct train (approximately 8.5 hours, morning departure) or overnight train (approximately 9-10 hours)
    • Combination stopover in Ljubljana
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  2. Day 2

    Zagreb to Zadar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Porto Hotel oder ähnlich), (Hotel Kolovare oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Zagreb with guide (2 hours) - upper town, lower town, cathedral, market
    Landmarks
    Zagreb Cathedral
    Zagreb Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Zadar to Split

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Annex Building of Art Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Art Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Zadar with guide (outdoor tours) - old town exploration, Roman buildings, medieval city walls, gates, 'Greeting to the Sun', 'Sea Organ'
    Landmarks
    Zadar Old Town
    Greeting to the Sun
    Sea Organ
    Diocletian's Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Split to Mostar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Villa Divani oder ähnlich), Hotel (Villa Fortuna Heritage Hotels oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Split with guide (2 hours) - Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque with guide and viewpoint
    • Stroll through Mostar old town and markets
    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    Stari Most
    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Mostar to Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Astra Garni Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (President Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Sarajevo with guide (2 hours) - Bašćaršija Square, Sebilj fountain, Gazi-Husrev-Beg Mosque with harem and museum
    • Explore bazaars and old alleyways

    Optional Activities

    • Trebevic cable car round trip from city center to local mountain slopes (approximately 12 EUR, payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Bašćaršija Square
    Sebilj Fountain
    Gazi-Husrev-Beg Mosque
    Trebevic
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Sarajevo to Durmitor National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Polar Star Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Zabljak oder ähnlich)

    Optional Activities

    • Extended hike in Durmitor National Park
    • Walk around Black Lake
    Landmarks
    Durmitor National Park
    Black Lake
  7. Day 7

    Durmitor to Budva

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bracera Budva oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Budva with guide (2 hours) - winding alleyways of old town
    • Admission to Budva city walls (medieval fortifications)
    Landmarks
    Budva Old Town
    Budva City Walls
  8. Day 8

    Bay of Kotor

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bracera Budva oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Kotor with guide - old town exploration
    • Admission to St. Tryphon's Cathedral
    • Boat trip from Perast to island of Gospa and church visit
    • Visit to Risan - Roman mosaics from 2nd century A.D. (when site is open to visitors)

    Optional Activities

    • Short hikes along the coast
    • Visit to old churches and fortresses
    • Self-guided exploration of Bar old town
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    St. Tryphon's Cathedral
    Perast
    Gospa Island
    Risan
    Bar
  9. Day 9

    Budva to Podgorica to Shkodra

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tradita Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Colosseo Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Podgorica with guide (2 hours) - Cathedral of the Resurrection, Ribnica Bridge
    • Visit Dajbabe Monastery with cave church
    • Boat trip on Lake Shkodra
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of the Resurrection
    Ribnica Bridge
    Dajbabe Monastery
    Lake Shkodra
  10. Day 10

    Shkodra to Tirana via Kruje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brilant Antik Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Opera oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk along Lake Shkodra
    • Visit Kruje Fortress with guide (half day)
    • Skanderbeg Museum visit
    • Visit bazaar mosque in Kruje

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk around Lake Tirana
    • Relax in street cafés
    Landmarks
    Kruje Fortress
    Skanderbeg Museum
    Kruje Bazaar Mosque
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Tirana to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Vila St. Sophija Hotel oder ähnlich), (Royal View Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Tirana with guide (half day) - Sheshi Skanderbeg square, Palace of Culture, Opera House, Ethem Bey Mosque (outdoor tours)
    Landmarks
    Sheshi Skanderbeg
    Palace of Culture
    Opera House
    Ethem Bey Mosque
    Lake Ohrid
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Ohrid to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (De Koka Hotel oder ähnlich), (Alexandar Square Boutique Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Ohrid with guide (half day) - old town, lakeside promenade, Church of St. John of Kaneo
    • City tour of Skopje with guide (half day) - Old Bazaar, Kale Fortress, view over the city
    Landmarks
    Church of St. John of Kaneo
    Kale Fortress
    Old Bazaar of Skopje
    Scupi Aqueduct
  13. Day 13

    Skopje to Niš

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Ideo Lux Hotel oder ähnlich), (Best Western Hotel My Place oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Niš with guide (half day) - traditional merchant street, historic fort with cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Morning exploration of Skopje
    • Taste local börek pastry and regional rosé wine
    Landmarks
    Niš Fort
  14. Day 14

    Niš to Belgrade via Gamzigrad

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen's Astoria Design Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Falkensteiner Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galerius Palace in Gamzigrad (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with local guide
    Landmarks
    Galerius Palace
  15. Day 15

    Belgrade City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen's Astoria Design Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Falkensteiner Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Belgrade with guide (full day) - Kalemegdan fortress plateau, archaeological complex

    Optional Activities

    • Experience Belgrade's legendary nightlife
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Beogradska Fortress
  16. Day 16

    Departure from Belgrade

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