Balkan Essentials - 7 Days

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In this tour, we include the most essential Balkan destinations that will inspire you to travel further. You will be surrounded by natural beauty as you visit national parks, viewpoints, rivers and seashores. Visiting the Balkans is quite the immersive experience, there is richness in history, literature, art, film and music everywhere you look. Take the time...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Travel back in time on Ćira, the retro train that rides along the Šargan 8 heritage railway
    • Blend in with the locals in the vibrant Baščaršija bazaar in Sarajevo
    • Enjoy a boat ride to the charming islet Our Lady of the Rocks in Perast
    • Try to find all the Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik

What's this trip about?

    In this tour, we include the most essential Balkan destinations that will inspire you to travel further. You will be surrounded by natural beauty as you visit national parks, viewpoints, rivers and seashores. Visiting the Balkans is quite the immersive experience, there is richness in history, literature, art, film and music everywhere you look. Take the time to get to know each destination and truly enjoy its beauty, whether train riding through Tara National Park, being a part of the warm social scene in Belgrade, or admiring the set of the Game of Thrones series in Dubrovnik. We hope you enjoy strolling the streets of the old downtown of Sarajevo called Baščaršija, relax and unwind during a scenic boat ride along the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, and learn about Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andrić as you look over the bridge on Drina, the title of his literary masterpiece written in 1945.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBelgrade
End CityDubrovnik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Croatia
  • Montenegro
  • Serbia

Attractions

  • Belgrade
  • Cristall Vodka Museum
  • Croatia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Montenegro
  • Sarajevo

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Airport arrival transfer
    • All sightseeing tours and transfers that are included in the itinerary
    • Entrance tickets to the Museum of Yugoslav History, Wooden Town and Blagaj
    • Ticket for the 90-minutes ride on Museum Train - Šargan eight
    • Boat trip from Perast to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks
    • 1 bottle of water (0.5 l) daily for each passenger
    • Professional tour guidance throughout the tour
    • VAT, accommodation taxes and city taxes
    • Tour logistics and organisation by a licensed incoming agency

Itinerary

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Please note:

If you are arriving in Belgrade a few days prior to the tour departure, you can book additional nights with us, at the same hotel, for a surcharge of $55 (Standard package) or $90 (Premium package). Prices are per person, per night, in a double room.

Day 1: Arrival to Belgrade

Upon arrival in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, you will be welcomed by your driver and escorted to your hotel. On the short coach ride from the Nikola Tesla airport, sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of New Belgrade with its prominent ‘blocks’ - a classic example...

Day 2: Belgrade Sightseeing

After breakfast, you will embark on a tour (driving and walking) around Belgrade, a capital city well known for its various architectural styles, dynamic history and fantastic views of one of the biggest river confluences in the whole of Europe. Start the tour visitin...

Day 3: Belgrade - Šargan Eight - Woodentown - Zlatibor

Breakfast and checkout. Morning departure from Belgrade, heading west towards the picturesque OvčarKablar Gorge, through which the West Morava river meanders. The tour will continue on to Tara National Park, and you will have time to reflect on its beauty from aboard ...

Day 4: Zlatibor - Višegrad - Sarajevo

Breakfast and checkout. The tour continues to Bosnia and Herzegovina and a short drive takes you to Višegrad, where Emir Kusturica used his imagination and creativity to build Andrićgrad (also known as Stone Town). It is a cultural centre with numerous buildings and f...

Day 5: Sarajevo - Mostar - Blagaj - Trebinje

Breakfast and checkout. 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, Balkan TOP 10 and the most photographed sight in the country - the Old Bridge (a UNESCO protected landmar...

Day 6: Trebinje - Perast - Kotor - Dubrovnik

Breakfast and checkout. This day is devoted to the Republic of Montenegro, a country that boasts of rich heritage and immense natural beauty. The Bay of Kotor with its unique landscape is a mustsee location for more than 500 cruisers per year. On the way to the marvel...

Day 7: Departure

Breakfast and hotel checkout. As most of our clients decide to extend their trip within their own organisation, transfer to the airport at the end of the tour is not included in the overall price. Any guests who would like Serbia Tour Operator to organise a departure transfer on their behalf are welcome to contact us. End of services.

Please note:

Wishing for MORE TIME IN DUBROVNIK? If you would like to spend a few more days in the world-famous destination, you can book additional nights with us, at the same hotel, for a surcharge of $105 reg.s / $140 high.s (Standard package) or $135 reg.s/ $180 high.s (Premium package). Prices are per person, per night, in a double room.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,009
Price per day$144
Single supplement (single occupancy)$270
Last Updated: 2/21/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Since our company is located in Belgrade, the largest city, transportation hub and business center at the Balkans, we primarily focus on the organization and operation of multi-day Balkan tours. Thanks to an established network of agencies that cooperate with us throughout the Balkan region, we proudly offer a wide range of tourist services including group, private and FIT tours for leisure clients. In addition to high quality accommodation and transfer services, we arrange experienced guides that speak different languages and organize walking tours in order to make your trip unforgettable.

Serbia Tour Operator is a team of people united by experience, reliability, diligence and, what is most important, by love for Serbia. We are really proud of our small but soulful country and want more people to get acquainted with the riches of Serbian nature, open-hearted people, delicious feasts and centuries of history. Since our company is located in Belgrade, the largest city, transportation hub and business center at the Balkans, we primarily focus on the organization and operation of multi-day Balkan tours. Thanks to an established network of agencies that cooperate with us throughout the Balkan region, we proudly offer a wide range of tourist services including group, private and FIT tours for leisure clients. In addition to high quality accommodation and transfer services, we arrange experienced guides that speak different languages and organize walking tours in order to make your trip unforgettable. At Serbia Tour Operator, we live and share the idea “Travel to Expand”, as the abundance of cultural richness found while traveling holds a lifetime value.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips and porterage services are not included in price.

Accommodation

,Final choice of the hotels depends on current availability. The tour organiser reserves the right to change the hotel due to availability reasons but guarantees the same category, service quality and similar location of the accommodation unit.
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Supplement and reduction prices depend on departure date.

Single supplement (Standard Package) $240 reg.s./$280 high s. Single supplement (Premium Package) $360 reg.s./$390 high s.

Triple reduction (Standard Package) $-30 Triple reduction (Premium Package) $-40

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