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The Balkans are such a special place. Rich in History, rich in lovely people. The trip despite some long driving is so worth it to discover these amazing countries.
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Highlights
Budapest: An expert walking tour that’ll take you past the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.
Lake Bled: Take it easy with your new besties as you walk around the scenic lake, framed by the Julian Alps.
Plitvice Lakes National Park: Turquoise lakes. Sparkling waterfalls. Lush green forests. You’ll never want to leave this little slice of heaven.
Dubrovnik: Stroll through the UNESCO-listed old town with a local guide. And play a game of ‘spot the Game of Thrones film set’ as you go.
Tirana: Take an orientation around the rainbow-coloured Albanian capital with your Contiki gang. Familiarise yourself with the landmarks and best places to grab a coffee.
Tirana: Wanna dive into Albania’s past? Then you need visit Bunk’Art – a massive underground bunker turned museum. It was once built to protect leaders from nuclear attacks. And now it tells the story of Albania’s communist era with art, history (and even a few surprises!). Explore eerie tunnels, snap some pics, and experience a slice of Cold War history you won’t find anywhere else.
Mostar: See this epic piece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed by war in 1993 and then rebuilt.
Sarajevo: See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day.
Belgrade: Ramble around the Serbian capital. It’s brimming with culture and history for you to soak up.
Tirana: Wanna dive into Albania’s past? Then you need visit Bunk’Art – a massive underground bunker turned museum. It was once built to protect leaders from nuclear attacks. And now it tells the story of Albania’s communist era with art, history (and even a few surprises!). Explore eerie tunnels, snap some pics, and experience a slice of Cold War history you won’t find anywhere else.
Mostar: See this epic piece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed by war in 1993 and then rebuilt.
Sarajevo: See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day.
Belgrade: Ramble around the Serbian capital. It’s brimming with culture and history for you to soak up.
Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar) HotelHotel Big House Plitvika Jezera (or similar)Hotel Split Inn (or similar)Akademis Akademia (or similar) HotelVH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar)HA Hotel Mostar (or similar)Hotel Grand Sarajevo (or similar)Moxy Belgrade Hotel (or similar)
Meals
Dinner (x4)Breakfast (x14)
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
15 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Ends
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
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What's Excluded
Itinerary
Hit up an incredible 7 countries in just one trip and take in the best sights the Balkans has to offer. Whether it's exploring the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, partying until the early hours in Belgrade or strolling around the historic sights Sarajevo has to offer, this trip has something for everyone.
day 1Budapest
Good evening, travellers! Hope youre ready for an exciting ride across the beautiful Balkans. Today, youll exchange hellos with your Trip Manager (and your new crew too!). To celebrate, well feast on a delicious welcome dinner and watch the sun set over this historical city.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Budapest
Accommodation
Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
day 2Budapest > Ljubljana
day 3Ljubljana > Lake Bled > Ljubljana
day 4Ljubljana > Plitvice National Park
day 5Plitvice National Park > Zadar > Split
day 6Split > Ston > Dubrovnik
day 7Dubrovnik
day 8Dubrovnik > Budva > Tirana
day 9Tirana
day 10Tirana > Mostar
day 11Mostar > Sarajevo
day 12Sarajevo
day 13Sarajevo > Belgrade
day 14Belgrade > Budapest
day 15Budapest
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More time on the coast by the water!
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Amélie F.Verified Traveler
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The Balkans are such a special place. Rich in History, rich in lovely people. The trip despite some long driving is so worth it to discover these amazing countries.
I loved every minutes of my trip, I would do it again!
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