Compare Balkans Group Tour: 2 Weeks by Euroventure
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| Duration | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 1,326 |
| Price Per Day | $ 95 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Our Balkans route is a fast-paced tour of some of Eastern Europe’s most popular destinations. Experience authentic European backpacking, travelling with a small group of likeminded people, staying in hostels and travelling on public transport with an experienced guide. You’ll have between one and four nights in each city, making this the ultimate way to experience lots of unique European landmarks in a short amount of time. With unmissable included activities and an exciting library of optional excursions as well as plenty of opportunities for self-guided exploring, this is the ultimate way to experience all that the Balkans have to offer. Travelling with you throughout, your tour leader will ensure your trip goes smoothly; making sure you arrive in each destination safely. They’ll also co-ordinate essential and optional activities such as walking tours and pub crawls- not to mention making sure you’ve got a cold beer waiting for you upon arrival in each hostel. Euroventure take all the stress out of travelling so that you’re free to relax and enjoy your trip! |
Day 1: Budapest (1 Night)
A magnificent Eastern European city to explore – Budapest is really a spectacle by day and night. Think rich homemade foods, craft beers, lit-up buildings and river tours… there is no end to the things you can do in the crown jewel of the Danube.
You’ll meet the rest of your group and your Tour Leader in the late afternoon at your first hostel. If you need an extra night before your tour starts to fit in with your flights then you can add this at check-out.
Check out the ruin bars hidden around the Pest side of the city- These dilapidated buildings have found new life as independent restaurants bars and markets, serving up some of the best food and drinks in the city!
- Included: Szechenyi Baths
- Optional: river cruise
- Suggestion: Explore Budapest’s quirky markets and shops
- Suggestion: Experience unique nightlife with a ruin pub crawl
- Suggestion: Visit the Hungarian Parliament
- Suggestion: Cycle the banks of the beautiful Danube
Day 2 to 3: Belgrade (2 Nights)
The capital of Serbia won’t disappoint you. Visitors from surrounding countries come here for the all-night party scene and friendly atmosphere. Tourists also come to see the world’s largest Orthodox church or just wander around the bohemian town centre of a bygone era.
Included: Bus and Walking Tour
Optional: Ghost Tour
Optional: River Tour
Suggestion: Visit the 18th Century Belgrade Fortress
Suggestion: Climb the cobbled streets of Skadarlija
Suggestion: Float down the Danube on the splavovi party boats
Day 4 to 6: Sarajevo (3 Nights)
Immerse yourself in the culture clash that is Sarajevo, with its bustling markets, colourful streets and friendly people. This historic city has a distinctly Turkish feel, adding to its unique atmosphere. They say no one ever visits Sarajevo just once – you’ll leave understanding why.
- Included: Total Siege Tour
- Optional: Kravice Waterfall Tour
- Optional: Scars and Smiles Tour
- Optional: Neretva Rafting
- Suggestion: Wander round the Ottoman quarter & explore the Turkish Bazaar
- Suggestion: Take a tour with a local guide to find out about the city’s turbulent history
- Suggestion: Sample crazy Bosnian nightlife (with some compulsory Rakja)
Day 7: Mostar (1 night)
Mostar is a bucket list destination – Bosnia at its most beautiful. The famous bridge which links two sides of the river was destroyed in the war, but carefully rebuilt to its former glory. Discover how a once war-torn town built itself back up – you’d never know from its friendly people, beautiful buildings and amazing food and drink.
- Included: Mostar Bridge
- Suggestion: Visit the mosque that sits above the river Neretva
- Suggestion: Shop for handmade crafts in the bazaar
Day 8 to 9: Kotor (2 nights)
Nestled amongst the mountains and hidden from the ocean behind a stunning bay, Kotor is framed by mountains for spectacular views to rival any other. Relax by the crystal clear waters or just wander round the old town and drink local wine. It’s an idyllic place to chill out after a busy few days.
- Included: Kotor Boat Trip
- Suggestion: Take a trip out to the beautiful Lovcen National Park just a few miles away.
- Suggestion: Take the bus to Perast and visit Our Lady of the Rocks monastery.
Day 10: Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is an absolute pearl with its wonderful marble streets and Baroque buildings, totally recovered after being bombed in 1991. You won’t be anything but awe-struck at its beauty, a medieval city perched against the Adriatic and positively beaming with charm.
- Included: Sightseeing in Dubrovnik
Day 11 to 14: Split (4 nights)
Sitting elegantly between the Adriatic and the mountains, Croatia’s second city has two UNESCO World Heritage sites within its walls, a marble waterfront walkway, and a buzzing atmosphere around its bars and pubs.
Split is renowned for its buzzing nightlife, stunning vistas and crystal-clear waters. Be sure to head to the beach on your final night to watch the sun set over your time in this incredible country (and your trip!)
If you’d like to have some extra time to explore Split, or to fit in with the most convenient flight times, then you can include a night of post-trip accommodation before heading to the airport the following day.
- Included: Visit to Dubrovnik (en route)
- Included: Sea Kayaking
- Optional: Return Tickets to Hvar
- Optional: Split Pub Crawl
- Optional: Krka National Park
- Suggestion: See the amazing ruin of Diocletian’s Palace
- Suggestion: Admire the city as you approach it from the sea
- Suggestion: Stroll along the glittering waterfront
