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Balkan Mosaic: natural gems and charming towns

  • 12 Day Package Tour

  • Group Tour

  • City & Nature

  • 4 European Capitals

Tour Overview

Trip Type

Group travellers (10 pax)

Discover the Balkans: explore Zagreb and Ljubljana’s old towns, enjoy Lake Bled’s charm, marvel at Plitvice lakes, dive into Sarajevo’s history, and relax on Dubrovnik and Kotor’s coasts.

What Makes This Trip Unforgettable

Plitvice Lakes National Park, a natural gem in the heart of the Balkans

The charming coastal towns of Dubrovnik and Kotor, known for their medieval walls and Adriatic views

Postojna Cave, famous for its unique rock formations and cave-dwelling fauna

Itinerary idea in detail

Day 1

Zagreb


Transfer by coach from airport to hotel in Zagreb. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 2

Zagreb


Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Zagreb, the vibrant capital of Croatia with a local guide and discover Ban Jelacic Square, St. Mark's Church and Dolac Market while enjoying the city's special atmosphere and charm. Free time and sightseeing in the afternoon.


Day 3

Zagreb, Bled


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bled, Slovenia. Enjoy the guided tour by a local guide in Bled. Discover Lake Bled with its island church, medieval castle on a cliff (entrance included), and clear waters surrounded by mountains. After the guided tour, visit Bled Island by Pletna Boat as an optional activity. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 4

Bled, Ljubljana


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

"Explore the main tourist attractions of Ljubljana’s city center during a guided tour: National University Library, Congress Square, Cobbler’s Bridge, the New Square, the main square with the Prešeren Monument, the Three Bridges, the river promenade, the Open-Air Market, Butcher’s Bridge, the Old Square, St. Nicholas Cathedral and Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana Castle". After the guided tour, cruise on the Ljubljanica River as an optional activity. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 5

Ljubljana, Postojna, Plitvice


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Postojna. Visit to Postojna Cave, which impresses visitors with its vast underground tunnels, unique rock formations, and the rare olm, a cave-dwelling amphibian.

Transfer to Plitvice. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 6

Plitvice, Sarajevo


Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour by an experienced local guide in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a stunning natural reserve known for its cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, and wooden walkways that wind through lush forests. Transfer to Sarajevo. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 7

Sarajevo


Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided tour in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, that reflects a blend of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern influences, with its historic Baščaršija bazaar, mosques, and reminders of its complex past.

Free time and sightseeing in the afternoon.


Day 8

Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik


Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Mostar.

Discover the charming town at your own pace and see the a traditional bridge-jumping performance from the iconic Stari Most, a 16th-century Ottoman bridge spanning the Neretva River.

Transfer to Dubrovnik.

Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 9

Dubrovnik


Breakfast at the hotel.

Meet the local guide to explore Dubrovnik, which is a city is surrounded by impressive stone walls and features a blend of medieval and baroque buildings overlooking the Adriatic.

Free time and sightseeing in the afternoon.


Day 10

Dubrovnik, Kotor


Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Kotor.

Visit Kotor with a local guide, a town set in a bay and backed by mountains, that has a medieval old town with narrow streets, historic churches, and hillside fortifications.

Free time and resting in the afternoon.

Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 11

Kotor, Skadar Lake, Tirana


Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from Kotor via Budva towards Albania, heading to Skadar Lake, which is the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula, straddling the border of Montenegro and Albania.

Continue to the Albanian capital, Tirana.

Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 12

Tirana


Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore Tirana, Albania's vibrant capital, a unique blend of history, socialist heritage, and modern dynamism. In the morning, meet a local guide to visit Skanderbeg Square, the National Historical Museum, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower.

Transfer to the airport in Tirana by coach.

Image by Petr Slováček
Image by Joan Oger

Included

- 7 Nights accommodation with breakfast and all taxes
- 3 Lunch + 6 Dinner as itinerary specified
- 12 Days' coach service as itinerary specified
- Local guide in Zagreb, Bled, Ljubljana, Plitvice, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Tirana arranged as itinerary specified
- All sightseeing and activities, experiences as itinerary specified

Not Included

- Flight tickets
- Tips
- Drinks and any meal not specified in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in services "included"

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