All across the Balkans Tour – 12 days tour

12 Day Tour around: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro

General info- 12 Days tour through the Balkan area includes 5 countries and is designed for those who enjoy visiting both the historical and natural sites as well as some roads less travelled. This Tour will give you the the insight to where the true Balkan spirit still exists. On this tour you shall get to see all the major towns and get to know the history and stories from the behind the scenes.

Itinerary at glance:

  • Ljubljana – Lake Bled – Zagreb – NP Plitvice Lakes- Sarajevo- Mostar- Split- Dubrovnik- Kotor- Dubrovnik

 

Itinerary Day by Day…

12 Days Tours

Day 1 :  Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Arival to Ljubljana airport. Meet & Greet with your tour leader.

Transfer to your hotel.

Private guided city tour of Ljubljana.

This charming town is Slovenia’s capital. Its most picturesque canals, bridges and narrow cobbled streets with enchant you for sure. When you take the funicular to the Upper town you shall realize that this gem is surrounded by magnificent Julian Alps. What a sight!

Overnight in Ljubljana.

Day 2 : Lake Bled (Slovenia)

Transfer from Ljubljana to Lake Bled.

Private guided city tour of Lake Bled and Pletna boat ride.

The most beautiful glacial lake in Slovenia is also a National Park. Right there in the middle of the lake there is a tiny little island and you can only get there by traditional rowing boat. The whole scenery in enriched by a medieval castle perched high on a hillside.

Overnight in Ljubljana.

Day 3 : Rovinj- Buzet- Opatija (Croatia)

Transfer from Ljubljana to Rovinj (Croatia).

Private guided city tour of Rovinj and Truffle hunting tour.

Rovinj is Istria’s absolute gem. Its Old Town is placed on a headland with colourful houses tightly crowded down to the seafront. Climbing up the St Euphemia’s tower is a must.

Afternoon is going to be spent in a rural part of magical Istria. We are heading to Buzet.  Truffle hunting is an experience not to be missed by the truffle lovers.

Overnight in Opatija.

Day 4 : Opatija- Zagreb (Croatia)

Transfer from Opatija to Zagreb.

Private guided city tour of Opatija.

The day will start with the sightseeing tour of Opatija. This charming medieval town was built by the Austria aristocracy and quickly became its most famous Riviera in the 19th century. The old villas are still there to reminisce those days.

Overnight in Zagreb.

Day 5 : Zagreb- Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)

Transfer Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Private guided city tour of Zagreb.

Zagreb is Croatia’s capital and one of the most charming cities in the Central Europe. Its Upper and Lower Town will enchant you at sight and you are most likely to be overwhelmed by its relaxed and welcoming vibe.

Afternoon ride to the Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Overnight in Plitvice lakes.

Day 6 : Plitvice Lakes- Split (Croatia)

Transfer from Plitvice Lakes to Split.

Private guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s oldest and most beautiful National Park. Its also the UNESCO site and Croatia’s top absolute highlight when it comes to natural sites. Walk along the 16 crystalline lakes with numerous waterfalls and cascades and the boat ride across the lake will set you to deep relax mode.

In the afternoon we shall be heading towards Split.

Overnight in Split.

Day 7 : Split (Croatia)

Day in Split.

Private guided tour of Split.

Right at the arrival you shall immediately be taken over by Split’s Mediterranean spirit. This antient town is like no other. The hart of the city is placed in an antient Roman palace and that makes it the oldest Roman monument that is still alive. And once you feel the city you will get a desire to be the part of its vibrant temperament.

Overnight in Split.

Day 8 : Split (Croatia)- Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Transfer from Split to Mostar.

Private guided tour of Mostar.

Today we are leaving Croatia and heading to a neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina. This historic town was built in the 15th century as the Ottoman frontier town. It is a charming mixture of both Muslim and Christian influence and architecture and quite a unique feel and unforgettable gastronomy.

Overnight in Mostar.

Day 9 : Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina)- Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Transfer from Mostar to Dubrovnik.

Private guided tour of Dubrovnik.

Our short trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina finishes and we are heading back to Croatia. Our next destination is one of the most magnificent places at the Mediterranean. Powerful city walls and its fortresses managed to preserve this absolute gem today also a UNESCO site. Welcome to Dubrovnik.

Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 10 : Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Day in Dubrovnik.

While in Dubrovnik make sure to explore not only the city walls and wealth they hold within but also check its surroundings. So after experiencing Stradun, Franciscan Monastery with the ancient pharmacy, Dominican Monastery with its fine collection of medieval paintings, check out nearby islands and local hilltop Srđ and its famous cable car.

Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 11 : Dubrovnik (Croatia)- Kotor (Montenegro)

Transfer from Dubrovnik (Croatia) to Kotor (Montenegro).

Private guided tour of Kotor.

Kotor is a historical coastal town located in breathtaking bay of Boka, some call the southernmost fjord of Europe. The town walls and the old stone houses will take to a journey down the centuries.

Overnight in Kotor.

Day 12 : Kotor (Montenegro) -Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Departure day.

Tour highlights:

Ljubljana Old Medieval Town- Glacial Lake Bled and its island- Zagreb Old Medieval Town- NP Plitvice lakes (UNESCO site)-Split (UNESCO site)- Mostar (UNESCO site)- Dubrovnik (UNESCO site)- Kotor (UNESCO site)

 

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