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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 26 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-41341
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Operated in English

Starts Split, Croatia
Ends Bucharest, Romania

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Follow a local guide through Diocletian's Palace in Split, where narrow cobblestone streets are lined with pre-Romanesque churches, Gothic chapels and museums.
Spend two nights in Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel – your Feature Stay in Split –located right in the popular Pjaca (also known as the Peoples Square). This gorgeous 1776 building was recently restored and features the la luce terrace, a secret garden and private dining options
Take a scenic steam train ride through Tara National Park’s forests and mountains on a historic railway that forms part of the famous Ciro trail connecting Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea, a Premium Exclusive Experience.
Explore Balkan history, discovering Saxon villages with fairytale scenery, mideivel Old Towns with pretty market squares, and Orthodox monasteries where you'll taste the famous Tvrdos wine made by its monks.

Start in Split and end in Bucharest, the "Premium Balkans In Depth" tour is a guided explorer trip that takes 26 days. You will visit Sibiu, Coltesti, Brasov and 11 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Premium Balkans In Depth" is a small group tour which will include accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

Unlock the cultural treasure chest of the Balkans on an in-depth 26-day Premium adventure from Split to Bucharest. Amazing beaches and sunshine give way to medieval towns and castles as lesser known National Parks provide an incredible mountianous backdrop. Get away from the modern world and in with the locals on the remote and beautiful island of Lastovo, and soak up ancient riches of Transylvania, and discover Tara National Park’s spectacular scenery on foot and riding the rails on a historic steam train. Bursting with culinary delights and cultural wonders - the Balkans has it all.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Split
Day 2: Split
Day 3: Korcula
Day 4: Korcula
Day 5: Korcula
Day 6: Dubrovnik
Day 7: Dubrovnik
Day 8: Dubrovnik
Day 9: Dubrovnik
Day 10: Mostar
Day 11: Sarajevo
Day 12: Sarajevo
Day 13: Tara National Park
Day 14: Belgrade
Day 15: Belgrade
Day 16: Belgrade
Day 17: Timisoara
Day 18: Sibiu
Day 19: Sibiu
Day 20: Coltesti Village
Day 21: Sighisoara
Day 22: Sighisoara
Day 23: Brasov
Day 24: Brasov
Day 25: Bucharest
Day 26: Bucharest

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (21 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)

Meals

23 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Transport

Ferry , Private vehicle , Train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Split - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Split - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Split - Diocletian's Palace Visit
Korcula Island - Korcula Old Town Orientation Walk
Korcula - Local Winery lunch and wine tasting
Vela Luka - Vela Spila
Korcula - Custom half day tour
Korcula – Blato Ethno House Barilo
Dubrovnik - City Walls
Trsteno - Arboretum visit
Trsteno - Olive Farm tasting and brunch
Dubrovnik - Sunset Sailing
Dubrovnik - Cavtat Tour
Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
Stolac - Town Visit
Trebinje - Tvrdos Monastery Wine Tasting
Trebinje - Walking Tour
Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
Sarajevo - Walking Tour
Sarajevo - Cooking Demo and Home-made Dinner
Višegrad - Town Visit
Tara National Park - Hike
Tara National Park - Steam Train
Belgrade - Walking Tour
Timisoara - City Tour
Sibiu - Evening Walking Tour
Sarmizegetusa Regia - Guided Tour
Sibiu - ASTRA Village Museum
Alba Lulia - Citadel Tour
Turda - Salt Mines Tour
Malancrav - Village Stop
Medias - Town Stop
Biertan - Town Stop
Sighisoara - Walking Tour
Rupea - Fortress Stop
Bran Castle - Tour
Brasov - Walking Tour
Peles - Castle Visit
Brasov - Chimney Cake Tasting
Azuga - Winery Tour and Tasting with Lunch

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Split and from Bucharest 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 Premium Balkans in Depth tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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