Can you please (1) provide me with a list of the accommodations and (2) for the optional tours, will there be transportation to/from the sites?

Optional activity prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don't include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. Hotel list: Budapest – Baross City Hotel Belgrade – Belgrade City Hotel Sarajevo – Pension Kod Keme Mostar - Hotel Hana Kotor – Hotel Marija 2 Dubrovnik – Akademis Academia

i read the itenrary and what i got that agency will mainly facilitate transptoration and accomodation, but no tours or pre-planned schedule for activities within each city . Can you please clarify.

Our Budapest & the Balkans tour is a Basix style trip, meaning that all of the accommodation and transportation as well as the services of your trip leader are included in the trip costing. There may be an included experience here or there, but the trip will focus more on flexibility and being able to pick and choose your experience while travelling in the form of the optional activities.

I'll be having this trip with my 78 year old mother. At her age, is this trip suitable?

The age limit of 70 is just a recommendation, if the traveller is physically fit and healthy with young at heart mindset this tour will be fine. You might be required to fill out a tour suitability form as well.

What is the average age on this tour?

The general age range is 25-49 however Intrepid's appeal is diverse, which is why it is all about your shared attitude, not age.

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The whole tour was worth it because of this unexpected beautiful city. Kotor was also especially beautiful!
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Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Included Activities
- Orientation walk along the Danube River
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers
- Night walk along the Danube
- Visit to Budapest's ruin bars
- Urban Adventures - Buda Castle Explorer (EUR52)
- Urban Adventures - Bites & Sights (EUR74)
- Parliament Tour (HUF5800)
- Thermal Bath (Starting from HUF4500)
- Hungarian State Opera House Tour (HUF3000)
- Transport and Entry to Statue Park (HUF5000)
- House of Terror (HUF3000)
- Hungarian National Museum (HUF1600)
- Great Synagogue (HUF4850)
- Budapest Central Market (Free)
Landmarks
Danube River
Day 2
Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade
Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Novi Sad - Orientation walk
- Belgrade - Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit to Petrovaradin Fortress
- Lunch or coffee at Petrovaradin Fortress
- Explore Kalemegdan Park and Kalemegdan Fortress
- Dinner on Skadarska Street in Skadarlija quarter
- Belgrade City Tour with Local Guide (EUR60)
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Kalemegdan Fortress
Kalemegdan Park
Skadarska Street
Day 3
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise past Kalemegdan Fortress, Pancevo Bridge and Zemun (RSD500)
- Zeleni Venac local market
- Nikola Tesla Museum (RSD500)
- Ethnographic Museum (RSD150)
- Military Museum (RSD200)
- Ada Ciganlija beach - swimming, water sports
- Decje Srce Cafe - drinks and local handicrafts
- Belgrade musical and cultural events (summer season)
Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress
Pancevo Bridge
Zemun
Zeleni Venac Market
Nikola Tesla Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Military Museum
Ada Ciganlija Beach
Day 4
Belgrade - Sarajevo
Belgrade - Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sarajevo - Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Sarajevo City Tour with Local Guide (BAM90)
- Explore Bascarsija old bazaar
- Try bosanski cevapi (local grilled and spiced meats)
- Times of Misfortune Tour & Tunnel Museum (BAM60)
- History Museum
- Sarajevo War Tunnels and Sniper Alley
- Jewish Museum (BAM3)
- Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Urban Adventures - Scars and Smiles (EUR24)
- Urban Adventures - Story of Sarajevo (EUR49)
Landmarks
Bascarsija
Day 5
Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ilidza Park and Springs day trip (BAM15)
- History Museum
- Sarajevo War Tunnels and Sniper Alley
- Jewish Museum (BAM3)
- Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bascarsija exploration - mosques, caravanserais, stone-vaulted bazaars
- Burek snacking in Bascarsija
- Pivnica HS brewery and restaurant - local award-winning beer
Landmarks
Ilidza Park
Bosna River
History Museum
Sarajevo War Tunnels
Sniper Alley
Jewish Museum
Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bascarsija
Day 6
Sarajevo - Mostar
Sarajevo - Mostar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mostar - Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- Watch Mostar diving club members dive
- Mostar War Photo Exhibition (BAM6)
- Mostar Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret (BAM6)
- Mostar Old Bridge Museum (BAM5)
Landmarks
Stari Most
Neretva River
Day 7
Mostar - Kotor
Mostar - Kotor
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kotor - Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor)
- Visit Cathedral of St Tryphun (EUR2)
- South Gates of Kotor - Gurdich Gate
- Armoury Square (Trg od Oruzija)
- Cruise on Kotor Fjord (EUR30)
- Kotor Fortress (EUR3)
- Kotor Maritime Museum (EUR4)
- Budva Day Trip (EUR6)
Landmarks
Boka Kotorska
Cathedral of St Tryphun
South Gates of Kotor
Armoury Square
Day 8
Kotor
Kotor
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boutiques and cafes in Kotor
- Climb Kotor's ruined fortification walls
- Hike to Fortress of Sveti Ivan (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Nighttime viewpoint of illuminated city walls
Landmarks
Fortress of Sveti Ivan
Day 9
Kotor - Dubrovnik
Kotor - Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik - Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Dubrovnik medieval city
- Boat trip to Lokrum Island (HRK150)
- Fort Royal Castle on Lokrum Island
- Lokrum Island monastery
- Lokrum Island botanical garden
- Sunset at a secluded beach spot
- Harbourside meal with group
- Game of Thrones Tour (HRK200)
- Franciscan Monastery (HRK30)
- War Photography Museum (HRK50)
- City Walls Walk Dubrovnik (HRK150)
- Rector's Palace (HRK120)
- Church of St. Blaise (Free)
- Hike up Mt Srd (Free)
- Museum of Croatian War of Independence - Mt Srd (HRK30)
Landmarks
Lokrum Island
Fort Royal Castle
Day 10
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Danube River

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Kalemegdan Fortress
Kalemegdan Park
Skadarska Street

Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress
Pancevo Bridge
Zemun
Zeleni Venac Market
Nikola Tesla Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Military Museum
Ada Ciganlija Beach

Landmarks
Bascarsija

Landmarks
Ilidza Park
Bosna River
History Museum
Sarajevo War Tunnels
Sniper Alley
Jewish Museum
Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bascarsija

Landmarks
Stari Most
Neretva River

Landmarks
Boka Kotorska
Cathedral of St Tryphun
South Gates of Kotor
Armoury Square

Landmarks
Fortress of Sveti Ivan

Landmarks
Lokrum Island
Fort Royal Castle

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Accommodation
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Suzanne5.0•July 2026
The tour was amazing, We saw so much in the time of the tour and met some amazing people. Tour leader, was amazing...
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Thank you Suzanne for your lovely feedback from your trip through the Balkans! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and that your leader was knowledgeable and engaging. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed meeting fellow travellers and we look forward to travelling with you again soon.
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Judith5.0•August 2021
Amazing tour!!!! The tour leader was one of the most fun leaders I have seen. She had so much energy and warmness....
Amazing tour!!!! The tour leader was one of the most fun leaders I have seen. She had so much energy and warmness. Many of the destinations on this tour were not the typical tourist type places, but that was refreshing. I especially enjoyed Sarajevo. In fact the whole tour was worth it because of this unexpected beautiful city. I would love to have spent more time there. Kotor was also especially beautiful! I highly recommend a hike to the mountains for a view over the town and a swim in the lake. If you decide to visit these countries I strongly recommend researching about the history before hand. A small group of people on the day trip in Sarajevo did not listen to the guide and missed out through not understanding the places visited. I felt bad for the guide as he did an amazing job to explain the difficult very recent history of the country. I read the book ‘The Cellist of Sarajevo’ before I visited, which helped add more context to my historical knowledge of the region.Show more
Traveled in September 2019
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Hi Judith! Thanks so much for taking the time to provide this lovely review and your helpful recommendations! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in this special part of Europe and that your Tour Leader was able to make it that much more special. We pride ourselves on showing our customers "not the typical tourist type places", and we're so glad to hear that resonated with you. Hopefully you'll join us again soon on another off the beaten path adventure!
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Tarinee4.0•September 2019
Good local knowledge and local tour guides.
Traveled in May 2019
Matthew4.0•September 2019
Fantastic group. Competent, friendly, organised trip manager. Good local guides. Mostly ok hotels. Interesting...
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Kelly4.7•September 2019
The trips are well organised, leaders have always been very knowledgable/helpful and always make the trip as fun as...
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Ian5.0•September 2019
We had a great time,seeing lots of things, variety , travelling companions and well organised.
Traveled in May 2019
Hannah4.7•September 2019
A large part of it was the fantastic guide, Meike, and we had a good group who got on well together. Aside from those...
A large part of it was the fantastic guide, Meike, and we had a good group who got on well together. Aside from those subjective things, I felt like although the trip was quite fast-paced, we were able to spend a good amount of time in each city and it was a very well organized trip. The accommodation was good, especially considering it was one of the basic tours, and the transportation was great, despite some long travel days.Show more
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Angela5.0•September 2019
Meike was confident and knowledgeable without being overbearing and respecting everyone individually. I really...
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Tania4.2•September 2019
I loved Frano, he was a very personable and professional tour guide, we had great destinations to visit and the group...
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Joan3.5•September 2019
Overall the tripwas very good. The weather was poor - not your fault. The local guides we had were excellent . They...
Overall the tripwas very good. The weather was poor - not your fault. The local guides we had were excellent . They are one of the reasons I recommend Intrepid. Our itinerary was supposed to include two legs of rail travel. Instead, all legs were by mini bus - 15 people crammed in a small bus. This was one of the negatives. Secondly, the accommodation was good overall with the exception of the hostel in Belgrade. The room we were assigned smelled heavily of smoking although the sign said no smoking. This was unpleasant. It was also our worst accommodation in terms of cleanliness and furniture - old carpets, stained furniture, torn curtains and blinds. Therefore, no 1.Show more
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Can you please (1) provide me with a list of the accommodations and (2) for the optional tours, will there be transportation to/from the sites?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  Optional activity prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don't include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated.
  
  Hotel list:
  Budapest – Baross City Hotel
  Belgrade – Belgrade City Hotel
  Sarajevo – Pension Kod Keme
  Mostar - Hotel Hana
  Kotor – Hotel Marija 2
  Dubrovnik – Akademis Academia
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i read the itenrary and what i got that agency will mainly facilitate transptoration and accomodation, but no tours or pre-planned schedule for activities within each city . Can you please clarify.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2022
  Our Budapest & the Balkans tour is a Basix style trip, meaning that all of the accommodation and transportation as well as the services of your trip leader are included in the trip costing. There may be an included experience here or there, but the trip will focus more on flexibility and being able to pick and choose your experience while travelling in the form of the optional activities.
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I'll be having this trip with my 78 year old mother. At her age, is this trip suitable?
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  The general age range is 25-49 however Intrepid's appeal is diverse, which is why it is all about your shared attitude, not age.

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