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9 Days Starting in Dubrovnik and ending in Belgrade
Visiting: Dubrovnik , Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sarajevo, Visegrad - Tara National Park, Tara National Park - Belgrade, Belgrade
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ZMPB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99 years
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the beauty and history of the Balkans on a nine-day Premium adventure that travels from Croatia through Bosnia and Herzegovina to Belgrade. Walk the medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik, sample excellent Balkans wines, learn about the war years in Sarajevo, stop by the famed Old Bridge of Mostar and discover Tara National Park’s spectacular scenery on foot. Ride the rails on a historic steam train, then if the night is calling, discover the lively nightlife of Belgrade – your knowledgeable local leader is always on hand with the best suggestions. Combine battle zones, beaches, bunkers and bars on a comfortable adventure that melds past with present and travel with a small group of like-minded travellers.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Park or similar
Meals Included: dinner
Dobro Dosli! Welcome to Croatia, the jewel of the Dalmatian Coast. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If you arrive early, you might like to head out and explore Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town, which is surrounded entirely by city walls and easily covered on foot. Although Dubrovnik experienced devastation during the war in the early 1990s, the restored Old Town remains one of the most picturesque places, surrounded by ramparts and the Adriatic Sea. Perhaps take a self-paced stroll through town to discover the 15th century Rector's Palace and the stunning baroque churches. After your meeting, join your leader and fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant showcasing Croatia’s traditional cuisine.
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Day 2: Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Park or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
After breakfast, set off from your hotel for the Konavle region, just south of Dubrovnik. Known as the Golden Valley of Dubrovnik, this area boasts the richest soil, adorned with vineyards and fruit trees. Visit the small town of Cavtat, where beautiful architecture, ancient history and pebble beaches await. After exploring, head further into the Konavle region for a traditional ‘peka’ lunch, featuring lamb and other meats cooked beneath an iron bell. No meal here is complete without a glass of local Croatian wine, so raise a toast with Grk or Plavac Mali as you celebrate a new adventure. Return to Dubrovnik, where the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.
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Day 3: Mostar
Location: Mostar
Accommodation: Hotel Eden or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Today, you’ll cross the border and travel into Bosnia and Herzegovina, stopping at several scenic destinations along the way. Your first stop is Trebinje, where you’ll join your leader for a walking tour of the compact Old Town and its market square, followed by a stop at an Orthodox monastery to taste the renowned Tvrdos wine. After, head to Mostar, a picturesque old town home to numerous stone millhouses and quaint cobbled streets. But the star attraction is the world famous Stari Most (Old Bridge) which majestically spans the Neretva River connecting the two sides of the city. Find a spot for lunch and then get to know the town in the company of an expert local guide – including why the locals have such a strong connection to coffee.
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Day 4: Sarajevo
Location: Sarajevo
Accommodation: Hotel President or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Leave Mostar this morning and make your way toward Sarajevo, stopping in Konjic along the way. Here, you’ll discover one of the best-kept secrets of former Yugoslavia – Tito's nuclear bunker. Built to protect Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito and his top military personnel, this military bunker has only recently opened to the public. Step back in time on a guided tour of the bunker and learn about Yugoslav history and what life was like in not-so-distant past. After exploring the bunker, continue to Sarajevo and settle into your hotel. Then, head out to explore the city with an expert local guide.
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Day 5: Sarajevo
Location: Sarajevo
Accommodation: Hotel President or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
Today is yours to explore as you wish. Taste your way through the market stalls of Bascarsija, visit one of the museums dedicated to the Yugoslav War or take a cable car up Trebevic Mountain for views of the city. Wrap up the day with a home-cooked meal shared with your hosts, Mustafa and Mersiha, who proudly claim their kitchen offers the best views over Sarajevo. Your evening begins with a lesson on making Bosnian pita, followed by a hearty meal of sogan dolma (stuffed onions) and dolam (stuffed paprika). Of course, you’ll get to try your freshly made pita too!
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Day 6: Visegrad - Tara National Park
Location: Visegrad - Tara National Park
Accommodation: Golden Chalets (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
Today, travel to Serbia, with a stop in the small town of Visegrad. Here, a 16th-century bridge that inspired the Nobel Prize winning literary work ‘The Bridge on the Drina’ dominates the horizon. From Visegrad, you’ll cross the border into Serbia and continue your journey to Tara National Park. Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular destinations in the country, the park is home to the world’s third largest river canyon and filled with forested slopes and dramatic ravines. Soak up all this natural beauty with a pleasant hike along a trail. Tonight, you’ll stay near the town of Zlatibor in your Feature Stay accommodation – a group of wooden chalets with their own private swimming pools and views of the surrounding countryside. Once you’ve settled in, sit down to a traditional dinner to celebrate your first night in Serbia.
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Day 7: Tara National Park - Belgrade
Location: Tara National Park - Belgrade
Accommodation: Royal Inn Hotel or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Explore Tara National Park further this morning, boarding a scenic steam train in Mokra Gora for a ride through forests and mountains. This stretch of railway is part of the renowned Ciro trail, connecting Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea. Feel the rumble of the narrow-gauge engine as the vintage carriages wind through the incredible scenery, with four stops along the way so you can take photos. After spending half the day exploring the park by foot and rail, drive to Belgrade, where you’ll have a free evening.
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Day 8: Belgrade
Location: Belgrade
Accommodation: Royal Inn Hotel or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
Start your day with a guided walking tour and discover the best of Belgrade, from Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street to Kalemegam Park and the Belgrade Fortress, where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet. Feel free to ask your local guide for tips on experiencing the city’s lively night life as Belgrade is known for its party scene. This afternoon is free, so you might like to visit the city market or catch a trolleybus to Zemun – a bohemian neighbourhood known for its cafes and fish restaurants along the riverside promenade. Tonight, join your group for a traditional dinner in the bohemian Skadarska quarter.
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Day 9: Belgrade
Location: Belgrade
Meals Included: breaksfast
After breakfast, your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to arrange additional accommodation.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Dubrovnik - Cavtat Tour
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Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
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Stolac - Town Visit
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Trebinje - Tvrdos Monastery Wine Tasting
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Trebinje - Walking Tour
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Konjic - Tito's Bunker Tour
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Sarajevo - Walking Tour
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Sarajevo - Cooking Demo and Home-made Dinner
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Višegrad - Town Visit
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Tara National Park - Hike
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATIONThe style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.TWIN SHARE BASISAccommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.CHECK-IN TIMEThroughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATIONIf you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.FACILITIESYour accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Important Information
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Mode of Transport
Private vehicle
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
This trip spends limited time in Dubrovnik at the start of the trip. You may want to consider arriving a few days earlier to make sure you are not missing out on everything that Dubrovnik has to offer.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
There are some long drives on this trip so bring along headphones and your favourites tunes or use this time to go through your photographs. Or you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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