Balkans Rail Adventure

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17452
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Ends Pristina, Kosovo
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Visit seven countries of Former Yugoslavia in just 16 days
  • Experience a variety of scenic rail journeys
  • Discover contrasting landscapes and cities in this lesser visited region
Starting in Ljubljana and ending in Pristina, the "Balkans Rail Adventure" tour is a guided train tour that takes 16 days. You will visit Skopje, Novi Sad, Belgrade and 8 other destinations in 8 different countries. "Balkans Rail Adventure" is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

Get an authentic taste of the Balkans, journeying through the heart of the region on this fast-paced rail adventure. Travel from Slovenia to Kosovo, via Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and more, ticking off bucket-list sites and getting to grips with the historic and modern culture of former Yugoslavia. Explore lesser-travelled cities as well as areas of rural beauty, hopping on and off soviet-era trains and refuelling with authentic local food and drink.



Explore by rail - Travel by local train, including the Bar to Belgrade line - one of the most scenic rail routes in Europe.



Discover former Yugoslavia - Visit must-sees and lesser-known sites across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegivina, Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo.



National parks and capital cities - Get a unique blend of natural beauty spots and vibrant cities, stopping at Plitvice National Park, Mostar, and Zagreb, to name just a few.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Day 2 : Explore Ljubljana on foot, chance to visit Lake Bled
  • Day 3 : Free morning in Ljubljana, train to Zagreb, Croatia, walking tour of Zagreb
  • Day 4 : Visit Plitvice National Park
  • Day 5 : Travel to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Day 6 : Walking tour of Sarajevo, chance to visit Tunnel Museum
  • Day 7 : Scenic rail trip to Mostar and walking tour of the city
  • Day 8 : Visit Old Town Dubrovnik and the Bay of Kotor en route to Podgorica
  • Day 9 : Scenic bus and train journey to Belgrade, Serbia
  • Day 10 : Excursion to Novi Sad, traditional Serbian barbeque dinner
  • Day 11 : Walking tour of Belgrade, drive to Skopje, North Macedonia
  • Day 12 : Orientation tour of Skopje, traditional Macedonian dinner
  • Day 13 : Train to Bitola and visit to the ancient city of Heraclea
  • Day 14 : Journey to Ohrid with afternoon boat ride on the lake
  • Day 15 : Visit to Mavrovo National Park en route to Pristina, Kosovo
  • Day 16 : Trip ends in Pristina, Kosovo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 15 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Hotel Park (2 nights)
  • Hotel Manda Heritage (2 nights)
  • Hotel Hecco (2 nights)
  • Hotel Vila Fortuna (1 night)
  • Hotel Kerber (1 night)
  • Hotel Prag (2 nights)
  • Hotel Centar (2 nights)
  • Hotel Sumski Feneri (1 night)
  • Aleksandrija Hotel (1 night)
  • Hotel Begolli (1 night)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Boat
  • Public Bus
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Local Guide(s)
Others
  • Taxi
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Ljubljana and from Pristina are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Balkans Rail Adventure tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Balkans Rail Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 21 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Balkans Rail Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Balkans Rail Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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