5-Day Private Balkan Essentials
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Abundant beauty, culture and history awaits you on this five-day Balkans tour!
Travelling from the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, through the beautiful cities and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll make your way to Montenegro. Here, you'll spend a day soaking up the stunning scenery and old towns in the Bay of Kotor before you make your final journey to Dubrovnik in Croatia.
Accompanied by a private car and local guide for the duration, this tour opens your eyes to the sublimeness of this region and allows you to see it through a locals eyes.
Travelling from the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, through the beautiful cities and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll make your way to Montenegro. Here, you'll spend a day soaking up the stunning scenery and old towns in the Bay of Kotor before you make your final journey to Dubrovnik in Croatia.
Accompanied by a private car and local guide for the duration, this tour opens your eyes to the sublimeness of this region and allows you to see it through a locals eyes.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Belgrade!
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Upon arrival in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, you will be welcomed by your guide and start the city sightseeing. Belgrade, a capital city is well known for its various architectural styles, dynamic history and fantastic views of one of the biggest river confluences in the whole of Europe. When you finish the tour you'll head to your hotel and have a trip briefing with your guide. You'll then have the evening free to head out and sample the Serbian cuisine.
Accommodation
Hotel Royal Inn★3 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.
Activities
Belgrade Sightseeing Tour
Museum of Yugoslavia
Transportations
Private Driver from Airport City Belgrade to Belgrade
Destinations
Belgrade
Notes
At 7pm in the hotel reception, you will be greeted by your guide who will introduce himself and provide you with detailed information about the entire trip. You will also meet the other travellers in the group.
Day 2
Journey to Sarajevo, the Bosnian Capital
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After breakfast, you'll check out and begin the five-hour journey to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After a short rest, you'll head out on a guided Sarajevo sightseeing covering all the main sights including Sarajevo City Hall, the old downtown of the city called Baščaršija; the historical and cultural centre of Sarajevo and so much more. You'll also visit many iconic historical sites as well as some interesting markets.
Accommodation
Hotel Holiday ★4 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.Activities
Sarajevo Sightseeing Tour
Transportations
Private Driver from Belgrade to Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Belgrade
Sarajevo
Day 3
Travel from Sarajevo to Mostar, Blagaj & Trebinje
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This morning, you'll drive to one of the most beautiful cities of the Balkan Peninsula, Mostar. During the walking tour, you will visit the symbol of the city, the Balkan TOP 10 and the most photographed sight in the country – the Old Bridge (a UNESCO protected landmark) as well as the Crooked Bridge and Tabhana. After a short visit to Blagaj, the final destination of the day will be Trebinje, a picturesque town with a wonderful mix of sights originating from a mix of different cultures.
Accommodation
Hotel Platani★3 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.Activities
Mostar Walking Tour
Blagaj
Trebinje Walking Tour
Transportations
Private Driver from Sarajevo to Mostar
Private Driver from Mostar to Blagaj
Private Driver from Blagaj to Trebinje
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sarajevo
Mostar
Trebinje
Blagaj
Day 4
A Day in Montenegro on the Way to Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Today is devoted to the Republic of Montenegro, a country that boasts of rich heritage and immense natural beauty. On the way to the marvellous Kotor, you will make a stop at the town of Perast, a little settlement baroque in style. From Perast, you’ll take a relaxing boat ride along the Bay of Kotor to the picturesque island of Our Lady of the Rocks. After a walking tour in Kotor, you'll continue the journey to Dubrovnik where you'll have another walking tour and settle into your hotel.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Park★4 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.Activities
Perast
Our Lady of the Rocks
Kotor
Dubrovnik
Transportations
Private Driver from Trebinje to Perast
Boat from Perast to Kotor
Private Driver from Kotor to Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Trebinje
Perast
Montenegro
Kotor
Dubrovnik
Day 5
Departure Day
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Today is the final day of your wonderful Balkans tour! You'll have the morning at leisure before you check out of your hotel. It is then up to you if you're like to arrange a transfer to the airport or extend your trip and see more of the Balkans!
Transportations
Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik AirportOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Dubrovnik
Included in Price
- 4 nights accommodation
- 9 activities
- 4 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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