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Balkans Discovery

8 days
From Dubrovnik to Budapest
4.2
3 traveler reviews
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dubrovnik - Budva - Tirana

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner in Tirana

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at sea-view restaurant in Budva
    • Beach time in Budva
    Landmarks
    Budva
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  2. Day 2

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Tirana with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums in Tirana
  3. Day 3

    Tirana - Mostar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located Hotel), Hotel (HA Hotel Mostar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Authentic dinner in Mostar
    Landmarks
    Mostar
  4. Day 4

    Mostar - Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mostar Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Home-made Bosnian cuisine dinner with local families
    Landmarks
    Mostar Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Sarajevo with local guide
    • Dinner at local tavern
  6. Day 6

    Sarajevo - Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kopernikus Hotel Prag Belgrade (or similar)), Hotel (Moxy Belgrade Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Beogradska Tvrđava fortress
    • Stroll along the Sava river
    • Relax at Hill of Contemplation
    • Experience Belgrade's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Beogradska Tvrđava
    Sava river
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  7. Day 7

    Belgrade - Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise on the Danube
    • Visit Budapest's ruins bars
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Contiki

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Rating
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Response time
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Response rate
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4.2
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.7
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.3
  • Food
    2.7
  • 4.7

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    August 10th, 2022
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    Es war eine tolle Balkanreise. In wenigen Tagen hat man einen Rieseneinblick der verschiedenen Länder. Es wurde gut...
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    Traveled in July 2022
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    Thank you for your review. We hope to hear from you soon for your next trip.
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  • J
    June 19th, 2022
    Great trip with a brillant tour leader and good friends
    Traveled in June 2022
  • S
    September 13th, 2018
    Loads of like minded people in the group. Average age of 27. Would have preferred more time in places like Kotor and...
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    Do you still have 2 seats for April for this tour? We are both above 50 can we still take this tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2023

      Contiki Holidays has created a product specifically for the enjoyment of travelers in the 18-35 age group. We do hope you can understand that we cannot accept travelers outside of these parameters. As part of the Travel Corporation, we recommend checking out Costsaver Tours and Trafalgar Tours for similar experiences.

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