Duration: | 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
JOURNEY INTO THE BALKANS
Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro –from Dubrovnik
Unesco Heritage Sites:
Old City of Dubrovnik (1979)
Natural and Cultural-Historical Region of Kotor (1979)
Capital Cities:
Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Beograd (Serbia), Zagreb ( Croatia )
Natural Sites:
Bay of Kotor
DAY 1- Saturday: DUBROVNIK; B, D
Transfer from Dubrovnik airport, Dubrovnik harbor, or another hotel in Dubrovnik to the designated tour hotel. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik area/.
DAY 2 - Sunday: DUBROVNIK; B, D
Starting from Pile Square on the eastern side of Dubrovnik Old Town, embark on a walking tour through the maze of its narrow streets and lively piazzas and enjoy the view of stunning palaces like Sponza and churches like St. Blaise to the Cathedral and the Rector’s Palace, where you will discover a fine synergy between governance and faith which kept Dubrovnik afloat as the independent Republic of Ragusa for 450 years. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik /Dubrovnik area/.
DAY 3 - Monday: DUBROVNIK; B, D – excursion to Montenegro
From Dubrovnik, join us for a visit to the off-the-beaten-path Montenegro, a diminutive southeast European country that boasts big things: the UNESCO-World Heritage-listed Bay of Kotor and the eye-pleasing city of Kotor, situated within Europe’s southernmost fjord. Have some free time to explore on your own and then enjoy a ride across the Bay of Kotor on your way back to Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik /Dubrovnik area/.
DAY 4 - Tuesday: DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO; B, D
Morning departure to Mostar, a city of bridges, where the traveler from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Free time for lunch and sightseeing. Departure to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the historically most interesting cities in Europe, a melting pot of different cultures, and a town of particular charm. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in the Sarajevo/Sarajevo area/.
DAY 5 - Wednesday: SARAJEVO – BELGRADE; B, D
Morning departure to Belgrade, capital of Serbia. A short break will be made in Zvornik, a charming little town in northeastern Bosnia on the Drina River. Belgrade is situated at the place where the Sava joins the Danube River. There are spots in Belgrade you must see and feel. Streets, squares, monuments, parks, fountains, archeological sites. Many of them have been given the status of cultural assets. Upon arrival a guided tour of this beautiful city between two rivers famous for its sunsets. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.
DAY 6 - Thursday: BELGRADE – NOVI SAD – OSIJEK/VUKOVAR; B, L
Morning departure to Novi Sad (Serbia's second largest city), located on the Danube River.
Novi Sad's position at one of the continent's true crossroads and history as a multinational commercial and transit center has left it endowed with historical and cultural sights that even much larger cities have difficulty matching. After the guided tour of Novi Sad, we will continue towards Ilok. You will have the opportunity to taste wines in one of the famous Croatia wine cellars “Iločki Podrumi” followed by a traditional lunch.
On our way to Osijek we will stop in Vukovar which is the biggest Croatian river port located at the confluence of the Vuka River in the Danube, a town also known as a symbol of the Croatian war for independence, as it arose from the ashes of the '90s into the proud city that it is today. In the late afternoon hours, we will end this day. Overnight in Osijek or Vukovar.
DAY 7 - Friday: OSIJEK/VUKOVAR – ZAGREB; B, L
You will start your morning with the city tour of Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of the Drava River. The city tour passes by the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort). We are continuing our drive and the first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness and the beauty of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of its Cathedral.
After the visit, depart towards Zagreb followed by a visit to one of the ethnic villages of the region for a tasty meal filled with local flavors. Afternoon guided tour of Zagreb.Overnight in Zagreb /Zagreb area/.
DAY 8 - Saturday: DEPARTURE; B
Departure transfer from the tour hotel to Zagreb airport or hotels in Zagreb.
INCLUDED:
ELITE TRAVEL air-conditioned vehicle with driver at group's disposal as per itinerary.
Experienced tour leader.
Hotel accommodation on a half board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per itinerary except on days 6 and 7 (only breakfast).
Lunch on day 6 and 7.
Wine tasting in Ilok.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS:
Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Osijek, Zagreb.
OTHER SERVICES:
Entrances to Etno Village
NOT INCLUDED:
Gratuities, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
IMPORTANT INFO:
This might be a bilingual tour.