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Wonderful experience.Fast paced from morning to evening if you are doing the optional excursions.That is one thing tho,I felt some of the optional should have been included.Accomodations were excellent.Overall a good experience.
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Explore Bucharest, Braşov, Veliko Târnovo, Sofia, Skopje, Tirana, Mostar, Sarajevo and Belgrade
Discover Budva and Kotor
Visit Bran Castle in Braşov, Tsaravets Fortress in Veliko Târnovo, the Church of Holy Nativity in Arbanasi, and the War Tunnel in Sarajevo
View Peleş Castle in Sinaia, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Church in Sofia, the Palace of Culture and the National Library in Tirana and Mostar's Stari Most
See the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
Bucharest: Bask in the rich history of Bucharest and its lasting legacies.
Sinaia: Journey to the Carpathian Mountains and discover Peleș Castle.
Bran: Visit the infamous mythical home of Count Dracula and favourite residence of Romanian royalty - Bran Castle.
Brasov: Journey through the medieval streets of Brasov and discover its trading history.
Veliko Tarnovo: Discover the rich history of Veliko Tarnovo with a Local Specialist.
Sofia: Journey to Sofia and spend the day basking in the wonders of Bulgaria's modern-day capital.
Skopje: Join a Local Specialist on a city tour of the historic center of Skopje.
Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they share insights into life in the Albanian capital.
Budva: Spend the day exploring the picturesque town of Budva.
Mostar: Discover the magnificent coves and cliffs of the Kotor coast as well as the monumental Mostar Bridge.
Kotor: Enjoy some time in the morning discovering the wonders of Kotor.
Sarajevo: Discover the wonders and hidden treasures of Sarajevo.
Sarajevo: Discover the history of the Bosnian war tunnel in Sarajevo.
Belgrade: Explore Belgrade with a Local Specialist and uncover the stories behind Serbia’s capital. You’ll visit the Church of Saint Sava and Kalemegdan Fortress, set above the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers, while tracing the influences of Celtic, Roman, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule across the city.
Skopje: Spend quality time with the locals when you join an exclusive Be My Guest experience featuring local hospitality and cuisine.
Sarajevo: Meet third-generation coppersmiths Adnan and Kenan, who are preserving Bosnia’s Ottoman-era metalwork tradition. Using repurposed war materials, they craft intricate coffee sets, jewellery and decorative pieces, keeping their family’s legacy alive despite the rise of mass production. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
Bucharest: Bask in the rich history of Bucharest and its lasting legacies.
Sinaia: Journey to the Carpathian Mountains and discover Peleș Castle.
Bran: Visit the infamous mythical home of Count Dracula and favourite residence of Romanian royalty - Bran Castle.
Brasov: Journey through the medieval streets of Brasov and discover its trading history.
Veliko Tarnovo: Discover the rich history of Veliko Tarnovo with a Local Specialist.
Sofia: Journey to Sofia and spend the day basking in the wonders of Bulgaria's modern-day capital.
Skopje: Join a Local Specialist on a city tour of the historic center of Skopje.
Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they share insights into life in the Albanian capital.
Budva: Spend the day exploring the picturesque town of Budva.
Mostar: Discover the magnificent coves and cliffs of the Kotor coast as well as the monumental Mostar Bridge.
Kotor: Enjoy some time in the morning discovering the wonders of Kotor.
Sarajevo: Discover the wonders and hidden treasures of Sarajevo.
Sarajevo: Discover the history of the Bosnian war tunnel in Sarajevo.
Belgrade: Explore Belgrade with a Local Specialist and uncover the stories behind Serbia’s capital. You’ll visit the Church of Saint Sava and Kalemegdan Fortress, set above the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers, while tracing the influences of Celtic, Roman, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule across the city.
Skopje: Spend quality time with the locals when you join an exclusive Be My Guest experience featuring local hospitality and cuisine.
Sarajevo: Meet third-generation coppersmiths Adnan and Kenan, who are preserving Bosnia’s Ottoman-era metalwork tradition. Using repurposed war materials, they craft intricate coffee sets, jewellery and decorative pieces, keeping their family’s legacy alive despite the rise of mass production. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
14 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Bucharest, Romania
Belgrade, Serbia
Itinerary
Imagine tracing the footsteps of Dracula, wandering Sarajevo’s storied streets, and marveling at the Carpathian Mountains—the Balkan Adventure delivers all this and more in a 14-day art and architecture tour. Tailored for experienced travelers, this easy-paced group journey explores five countries, blending natural beauty with deep cultural heritage.
Visit Bran Castle, stroll through medieval towns, and discover the vibrant traditions that define the region. Thoughtful logistics and expert local guides ensure a seamless, enriching experience.
The tour’s unique selling point is its comprehensive cross-border adventure, offering an immersive look at the Balkans’ complexity and charm in one captivating trip.
day 1Welcome to Bucharest
You'd be forgiven for thinking you were in Paris when you explore the Belle-poque atmosphere of Romania's capital, Bucharest. Your first day will be free to explore the city your way, admiring the elegant boulevards that once hosted high society and an Old City filled with cobbled streets, Baroque architecture and vintage cafs. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner. Why not toast to new friends to set the tone for your memorable journey?
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Bucharest
Accommodation
Mercure Bucharest Unirii
day 2Journey to Transylvania and Braov
day 3Draculas Castle and More in Braov
day 4Continue to Medieval Veliko Trnovo
day 5Onwards to Historic Sofia
day 6Sofia Your Way
day 7Journey to Macedonian Skopje
day 8Off to Albania and Tirana
day 9Journey to Budva
day 10Visit Kotor, Venture to Mostar and Sarajevo
day 11Discover Sarajevo
day 12On the Road to Belgrade
day 13Explore Riverside Belgrade
day 14Farewell Belgrade
Good to Know
Travel Insurance
Visa
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
The itinerary is very formative.
The trip was well organized.
We purchased all the extra excursions and found there were too many wine tastings.
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Mindy S.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
This itinerary is very fast paced, covering 7 countries. I'm an experienced traveler and have done many trips with Trafalgar all over the world. I would highly recommend this tour, especially for the beautiful landscapes, history and wonderful people of the Balkan countries.
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Alan S.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Its very fast paced. 3 one night stays can be difficult. The countries themselves are beautiful, interesting and historic. The emerging countries that were originally part of Yugoslavia are fascinating to see an s to imagine what they are becoming.
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John S.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
It was good but didn’t include a lot of the excursions. I know that’s a personal choice,but there shouldn’t be an excursion almost every other day that one has to purchase. Same with some of the meals-more should be included in the price.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
It was a great itinerary, lots of history.
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