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5-Day Private Balkan Essentials

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Trip Overview

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.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Belgrade!

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Welcome to Belgrade!

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Royal Inn3 star

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    Activities

    Belgrade Sightseeing Tour

    Museum of Yugoslavia

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Airport City Belgrade to Belgrade

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    Destinations

    Belgrade

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    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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Journey to Sarajevo, the Bosnian Capital

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Holiday 4 star

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    Activities

    Sarajevo Sightseeing Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Belgrade to Sarajevo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Belgrade

    Sarajevo

Day 3

Travel from Sarajevo to Mostar, Blagaj & Trebinje

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Travel from Sarajevo to Mostar, Blagaj & Trebinje

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Platani3 star

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    Activities

    Mostar Walking Tour

    Blagaj

    Trebinje Walking Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sarajevo to Mostar

    Private Driver from Mostar to Blagaj

    Private Driver from Blagaj to Trebinje

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sarajevo

    Mostar

    Trebinje

    Blagaj

Day 4

A Day in Montenegro on the Way to Dubrovnik, Croatia

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A Day in Montenegro on the Way to Dubrovnik, Croatia

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.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Park4 star

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    Activities

    Perast

    Our Lady of the Rocks

    Kotor

    Dubrovnik

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Trebinje to Perast

    Boat from Perast to Kotor

    Private Driver from Kotor to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Trebinje

    Perast

    Montenegro

    Kotor

    Dubrovnik

Day 5

Departure Day

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Departure Day

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!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik AirportOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

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What’s included?

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 4 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

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