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11-Day Best of Ex-Yugoslavia

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Overview

From the Alps in Slovenia and the Adriatic sea in Croatia to the taste the Orient in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wild beauty of Montenegro, tour the Balkans and be filled to the brim with encounters of stunning landscapes and natural beauty.

For those that love architecture, you are spoilt for choice as you visit the UNESCO-listed site of Dubrovnik Old Town of Croatia, the medieval towns nestled in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro and the famous Stari Most bridge over the Neretva River in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

The most wonderful part about visiting this area of the world is how easy it is to pop from one town to the next visiting taking in magnificent sights along the way. The history that made the countries here today oozes from the walls of its cities and towns and is waiting for you to discover the true beauty of ex-Yugoslavia.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Ljubljana

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Arrive in Ljubljana

Upon your arrival at Ljubljana airport, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to the hotel. In the early part of the afternoon, you'll be taken on a sightseeing tour of the old town which is squeezed between the castle hill and the river. You'll also visit the castle tower which boasts a panoramic view of the city and one of the best in Ljubljana. Following the tour, you'll have some free time to explore the city as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cubo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ljubljana

    Ljubljana CastleOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport to Hotel Cubo

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

Day 2

Explore Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj

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Explore Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj

After breakfast, you'll head for the Julian Alps to visit Bled where we'll visit the 1000-year old castle towers above the town and where you can admire the lake and its small island and church which sits upon it. In the afternoon, you'll be taken to where the locals go – Lake Bohinj - following a very scenic drive through the countryside. At Lake Bohinj, you'll take a cable car up to Mount Vogel which will deliver panoramic views of the lake and the scenery surrounding it.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cubo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bled

    Pletna Boat to Bled Island

    Bled Castle

    Lake Bohinj

    Cable Car to Mount Vogel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana to Bled

    Private Driver from Lake Bohinj to Ljubljana

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

    Bled

    Municipality of Bohinj

    Ukanc

Day 3

Ljubljana to Zagreb via Otocec

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Ljubljana to Zagreb via Otocec

In the morning, you'll set off for the Croatian capital, Zagreb, making a stop along the way in Otočec, a scenic riverside settlement that is a lovely place to wander around. Once you reach Zagreb, you'll head out on a sightseeing tour of the old part of the Croatian capital visiting the Zagreb Cathedral and St Mark's Church among other sites. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to visit some galleries, museums or just enjoy one of the many cafés Zagreb has to offer.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Dubrovnik4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Otocec

    Zagreb

    Zagreb Cathedral

    Church of St. Mark

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana to Zagreb

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

    Otočec

    Zagreb

Day 4

Zagreb to Sarajevo

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Zagreb to Sarajevo

Today, you'll continue to Bosnia & Herzegovina and its Olympic capital city, Sarajevo. Upon arrival, you'll visit the tunnel that saved the city during 1990s siege, one of the longest sieges in recent history. In the afternoon, you'll check-in to the hotel and visit the city centre, considered to be the border between eastern and western Europe. In the evening, you'll explore Baščaršija, Sarajevo's old town, and taste local specialities such as "ćevapčići" and "burek", among others.

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    Accommodation

    Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sarajevo

    Tunnel of Hope

    BascarsijaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zagreb to Sarajevo

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zagreb

    Sarajevo

    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Day 5

Explore Mostar & Dubrovnik

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Explore Mostar & Dubrovnik

Your next stop on the list is Mostar on the Neretva River with its beautiful UNESCO-protected bridge and beautiful mosque symbolising the influence the area had from various cultures over the centuries. You'll then travel towards Dubrovnik and in the early evening, you'll arrive in this pearl of the Adriatic and stunning medieval city. Before checking into your hotel, you'll have some time to explore the city's old town and monuments such as the Gothic Rector's Palace and the cathedral.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Neptun4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mostar

    Stari Most

    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque

    Dubrovnik

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sarajevo to Mostar

    Private Driver from Mostar to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sarajevo

    Mostar

    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Dubrovnik

Day 6

Visit Montenegro

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Visit Montenegro

After the breakfast, you'll hop over the border to Montenegro where you'll visit of the biggest fjord in Adriatic, the Bay of Kotor or Boka Kotorska as its also known. Here, you can explore its charming UNESCO-protected town of Kotor and visit the main sites with a knowledgeable local guide. After Kotor, you'll continue to Budva, the biggest coastal resort of Montenegro before later returning to Dubrovnik.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Neptun4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bay of Kotor

    Kotor

    BudvaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Kotor

    Private Driver from Kotor to Budva

    Private Driver from Budva to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Kotor

    Budva

Day 7

Dubrovnik to Split

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Dubrovnik to Split

Your next stop as you tour the Balkans is the biggest city in Dalmatia, Split. Split is considered one of the highlights on this tour and will present you with many wonderful sights to see. First, you'll explore Diocletian's Palace, which over the centuries transformed into the old city centre of the Dalmatian capital. You'll venture out on a tour of the old town including a visit to the Cathedral of St. Domnius and the Temple of Jupiter, among others.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Luxe Split4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Split

    Diocletian's Palace

    Saint Domnius Cathedral

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Split

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Split

Day 8

Explore Trogir & Zadar

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Explore Trogir & Zadar

Today, you'll continue your trip towards Trogir, a charming medieval Renaissance town built on a small island. Here, you can admire the famous Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the city walls surrounding the old town. Continuing on your journey, you'll travel to Zadar, a city that was one the capital of Dalmatia. Here, you'll visit the medieval churches of St. Donatus and St. Anastasia and the old Roman Forum. At sunset, you may want to visit the Sea Organ and listen to its melodic tunes.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Bastion4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trogir

    Cathedral of St. Lawrence

    Zadar

    Church of St. DonatusOptional Activity

    Cathedral of St. AnastasiaOptional Activity

    Sea Organ

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Split to Trogir

    Private Driver from Trogir to Zadar

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Split

    Trogir

    Zadar

Day 9

Plitvice Lakes National Park & Opatija

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Plitvice Lakes National Park & Opatija

In the morning, you'll head to Plitvice Lakes National Park to spend the day in the most popular site in Croatia. Here, you'll be wowed by the 16 large and small lakes and the 92 waterfalls connecting them that form one of the most magnificent sites in the world. Admire the azure waters of the park as you cross the lakes on wooden bridges which blend into the surroundings. In the afternoon, you'll head to your next overnight destination Opatija, the 19th-century resort of the aristocracy.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Savoy4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Private Driver from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Opatija Centar

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zadar

    Plitvički Ljeskovac

    Opatija

Day 10

Discover Postojna Cave

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Discover Postojna Cave

You'll complete your journey of ex-Yugoslavia in Slovenia with a visit to the spectacular Postojna Cave on a small train which takes you through the fascinating caverns. After visiting the caves, you'll head to the nearby Predjama Castle, which is built at the move of the cave into the cliff face 120 metres above the river - it is a spectacular site. In the afternoon, you'll make the short trip back to Ljubljana where you'll spend your final night.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cubo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Postojna Cave

    Predjama Castle

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Opatija Centar to Postojna

    Private Driver from Postojna to Ljubljana

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Opatija

    Postojna

    Predjama

    Ljubljana

Day 11

Goodbye Ljubljana

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Goodbye Ljubljana

After breakfast and depending on your departure flight time, you may have some free time to explore Ljubljana one last time and perhaps pick up some last-minute souvenirs or gifts for loved ones. Then your driver will transfer you to the airport of Ljubljana and wish you a safe onward journey. We are so glad you chose to tour the Balkans - come back soon!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cubo to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 25 activities
  • 10 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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