Best of Balkans (Start Split) (Start Split, end Split)
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Check-in to your hotel & get ready to explore the Balkan Peninsular with its stunning mountains & coastline over the next couple of weeks. First up, get into the sunshine! Wander along the Riva (seafront) and take in the views of the stunning turquoise waters,...
Enjoy a free morning to explore Old Town Split before our drive down the scenic Dalmatian coastline to Dubrovnik. This city is one you won't be easily forgetting! From it's limestone walls and sparkling Old Town walkways, this place is a haven for the explorer to get ...
With Baroque buildings, museums and monasteries, this eye-catching UNESCO World Heritage Site is great to explore. Wander around the walled city’s web of winding streets on a locally guided tour this morning. Then, ask your Trip Manager or a friendly local for one of ...
Wind along the dramatic Adriatic Coast to Montenegro via the Fortified Town of Kotor. Take in the best views in the Adriatic as we drive along Koto's fjord, watch as the mountains get steeper & steeper and the landscape becomes even more breath-taking. This town i...
Today is free to explore Budva & all the great things it has to offer. Over 2500 years old, it's one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic Coast. Discover the Old Town which entirely circles the city in the medieval fashion found on the Adriatic, visit the large ...
Next up is one of our newest destinations, Bosnia, and the town of Mostar. See the Balkans' most celebrated bridge (known as the Stari Most 'Old Bridge') which stands over the Neretva River. With its reincarnated medieval towers, this town is very much enchanting. We'...
A stop at Srebrenica & see the monument dedicated to the 8000 Bosniaks killed here during the 1995 war. Then in to Serbia to the capital city of Belgrade where you have a free afternoon to head out and explore. See the combiantion of medieval and modern architectu...
Visit the cultural and historical landmarks that shape this city on our walking tour including the Tunnel museum, and abandoned 1984 Olympic bobsleigh track where you'll get the full lowdown on the city's history. With a free afternoon to explore this unique and intri...
Next we cross the border into Romania to explore the western city of Timisoara. Today visit one of the country's most attractive areas with beautiful public squares, parks & gardens. Take the time this afternoon to take a paddle in a Kayak down the Bega River, wh...
Pop in your iPod or chill with a book as we make our way towards our next destination, Budapest, then check out the city sites as we take a city tour from Buda to Pest taking in Fisherman's Bastion for the best views of the city, The Royal Palace, the famous Chain Bri...
This morning opt in to a visit to the Terror museum & discover this memorial to the victims of two terror regimes, and learn what life was like for Hungarians in those times. Then the day is free meaning a chance to get around Budapest at your own pace. If you’re ...
Say your farewells to Hungary today as we make our way to Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana. On arrival your Trip Manager will get you in on the know on this town with a walking tour. Known as the economic & social hub of Slovenia, despite celebrating its 2000th birth...
Off to Plitvice Lakes, with its sixteen lakes, amazing waterfalls, and surrounding forest, you'll be blown away by the beauty of the area, these are some of the greatest of the great outdoors. Instagram post likes will be going up, up, up! You have plenty of time to ...
On to our start city of Split, the largest city of Dalmatia. Make your last night one to remember, soak up Split’s ultra cool vibes and get amongst it at a waterfront nightlife spot, or dinner at a restaurant overlooking the harbour - with fresh seafood, of course...
The trip ends after breakfast and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
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