Itinerary
- Day 1
Belgrade
You'll arrive at Nikola Tesla Airport and get driven to your hotel in Belgrade. Once you've settled in, take an evening walk through Skadarlija, Belgrade's bohemian quarter. This area has local kafanas where you can try traditional food and listen to live music.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Skadarlija, Belgrade's bohemian quarter with 19th century cobbled streets and traditional kafanas
Landmarks/POIs Skadarlija New Belgrade - Day 2
Belgrade
Spend the day on a panoramic tour of Belgrade's different neighborhoods and landmarks. You'll walk through Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street, then stop at the city's oldest tavern for coffee and rakija. By afternoon, head to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park for views over both rivers.
- Meals
- Coffee (Coffee and rakija tasting at the city's oldest tavern (Question Mark tavern))
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade including New Belgrade, Branko's Bridge viewpoint, Dedinje district, and Museum of Yugoslavia
- Visit to Temple of Saint Sava with time to explore this iconic Orthodox sanctuary
- Walking tour through Belgrade's city centre including Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street
- Visit to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park with views of Sava and Danube rivers
- Experience Serbian Daily Routine: coffee and rakija tasting at the city's oldest tavern (Question Mark tavern) with guide stories about traditional rakija and UNESCO-protected plum brandy production
Optional Activities
- Explore local and international restaurants in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Saint Sava Palace of Serbia (SIV) Belgrade Arena Ada Bridge Museum of Yugoslavia Monument of Stefan Nemanja Slavija Square National Assembly Republic Square Knez Mihailova Street Branko's Bridge Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park Dedinje District Residence of Miloš the Great - Day 3
Zagreb - Otočec Castle - Ljubljana
Check out and drive toward Zagreb, stopping to see the medieval Kaptol district and Dolac farmers' market. From there, continue into Slovenia and visit Otocec Castle, the only water castle in the country. You'll reach Ljubljana by evening and check into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Zagreb including Kaptol medieval district and Franciscan monastery with 13th century Church of Saint Francis
- Walking tour of Dolac, Zagreb's best-known farmers' market
- Visit to Church of Saint Mary, 18th century baroque architecture
- Stop at Ban Josip Jelačić's monument in Ban Josip Jelačić Square
- Stop at Otočec Castle, the only water castle in Slovenia
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana's restaurants and dining scene in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Kaptol Franciscan Monastery with Church of Saint Francis Dolac Church of Saint Mary Ban Josip Jelačić Square Otočec Castle - Day 4
Lake Bled - Ljubljana
Start with a guided tour of Ljubljana covering the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Town Hall, and the Triple Bridge. Later, head to Lake Bled for a traditional boat ride to the island church and explore Bled Castle on the cliff. Try the famous cream cake, then return to Ljubljana to check out the local food scene.
- Meals
- Boat Ride (Traditional pletna boat ride included)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana including Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, baroque Town Hall, Mestni Trg (Town Square), Robba's Fountain, open-air market, and Triple Bridge
- Traditional pletna boat ride on Lake Bled to Church of Saint Mary on the island
- Exploration of sacred island church
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bled Castle perched on rocky cliff above the lake
- Tasting of famous Bled 'krempita' cream cake
- Dining at Ljubljana's diverse restaurant options
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Triple Bridge Ljubljanica River Lake Bled Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled Island Bled Castle Slovenian Alps - Day 5
Postojna Cave - Gorišska Hills - Portorož
Leave Ljubljana and head underground at Postojna Cave, riding an electric train past stalactites, stalagmites, and waterfalls. After that, drive to the Goriska Hills wine region and stop in the medieval village of Smartno for a winery visit and tasting. You'll finish the day in the seaside town of Portoroz.
- Meals
- Wine Tasting (Wine tasting at local winery in Gorišska Hills featuring Rebula and Sauvignon white wines)
Included Activities
- Electric train exploration of Postojna Cave with stalactites, stalagmites, limestone pools, subterranean gorges, and underground waterfalls
- Experience More / Gorišska Hills Wine Tasting: Visit to medieval village Šmartno dating to 14th century and authentic local winery with wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Gorišska Hills Šmartno - Day 6
Grožnjan - Motovun - Poreč
Travel to Grozinjan, a hilltop village known for arts and medieval character. You'll watch a truffle-hunting demonstration with a dog and an expert, then taste truffle-infused cheese and sausages with local wine. Continue to Motovun on a hill with countryside views, then check in to your hotel in Porec.
- Meals
- Tasting (Tasting of local truffle-infused cheese and sausages complemented by glass of Istrian wine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Grožnjan hilltop village with exploration of galleries and workshops
- Experience More / Truffles of Istria: Truffle-hunting demonstration in forest with expert hunter and skilled dog, learning secrets of finding white and black truffles
- Tasting of local truffle-infused cheese and sausages with Istrian wine
- Exploration of Motovun ancient town with medieval architecture, town walls, and Church of St. Stephen
Optional Activities
- Drink in Grožnjan village before continuing journey
Landmarks/POIs Grožnjan Motovun Motovun Forest Church of St. Stephen - Day 7
Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Poreč
Explore Rovinj's 18th century Venetian architecture and narrow cobbled streets. Walk down Grisia Street where local artists sell their work. Head to Lim Bay for lunch at a seaside restaurant near oyster farms. Later, stop in Pula to see the Roman amphitheatre and Temple of Augustus before returning to Porec.
- Meals
- Tasting (Oyster and seashell tasting at seaside restaurant in Lim Bay featuring fresh oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops near oyster farm)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rovinj's Old Town with 18th century Venetian architecture and cobbled streets
- Exploration of Grisia Street with local art and charming shops
- Experience More / Oyster & Seashell Tasting: Visit to Lim Bay (Lim Channel) 11-km-long estuary with fresh oyster farm, tasting of freshest and finest shellfish including oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops at selected seaside restaurant
- Visit to Pula with exploration of Roman amphitheatre, Temple of Augustus, Triumphal Arch of Sergius, Twin Gates, and old town sites
Landmarks/POIs Rovinj Old Town Grisia Street Lim Bay Roman Amphitheatre of Pula Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius Twin Gates - Day 8
Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park
After checking out, take a coffee break in Opatija along the Lungomare promenade with sea views. Continue through villages and countryside to Plitvice Lakes National Park. A 3-hour guided tour takes you through 16 interconnected cascading lakes, and you'll have lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner included at Plitvice Lakes National Park)
Included Activities
- Relaxing coffee break in Opatija at Lungomare promenade
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park including visit to upper and lower lakes within 16 interconnected cascading lakes
Optional Activities
- Dining at nearby restaurants surrounded by natural beauty
Landmarks/POIs Opatija Lungomare Promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 9
Trogir - Split
Leave Plitvice Lakes and head south toward the coast. Visit Trogir, a UNESCO site on a small island with medieval architecture spanning Romanesque to Baroque styles. Continue to Split, Dalmatia's largest city, where you can explore Diocletian's Palace, the old town's streets, and the busy Riva waterfront.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Trogir including Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, Land Gate, Kamerlengo Castle, and Saint Mark's Tower
- Exploration of Trogir's medieval architecture and waterfront promenade
- Visit to Split's Golden Gate entrance
- Exploration of narrow cobblestone streets with markets, cafés, and courtyards
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace with former Temple of Jupiter
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Domnius, oldest Catholic cathedral in original structure
Optional Activities
- Dining at waterfront restaurants with sea views
Landmarks/POIs Trogir Old Town Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Clock Tower Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Split Golden Gate Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade - Day 10
Hvar Island - Split
Take a high-speed catamaran to Hvar Island. You'll walk through traffic-free streets with Venetian architecture on a guided tour covering the Cathedral, convents, and churches. Free time lets you relax at a beach, explore trails to Milna Bay, or visit the Pakleni Islands. The catamaran returns to Split in the late afternoon.
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran ferry from Split to Hvar Island through Splitska Vrata
- Walking tour of Hvar including harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Relaxation on sun-kissed beaches
- Exploration of picturesque trails to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hvar Old Town Renaissance Cathedral of Hvar Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Hvar Harbour Pakleni Islands Milna Bay - Day 11
Pelješac Peninsula - Dubrovnik
Drive along the Dalmatian coast with views of islands, vineyards, and olive groves. Cross the Pelesac Bridge to reach the peninsula. Visit a local winery to taste Plavac Mali red wine and learn traditional hand-tended methods. Stop in Ston for famous oysters and the iconic Ston Walls, then arrive in Dubrovnik for hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Wine Tasting (Tasting of Plavac Mali red wine, Pelješac region's signature wine, at local winery with learning about centuries-old hand-tended winemaking traditions)
Included Activities
- Drive along Dalmatian coast with views of Croatian islands, vineyards, olive groves, and charming stone villages
- Crossing of Pelješac Bridge
- Experience More / Pelješac Handcrafted Wines: Visit to local winery for tasting of Plavac Mali red wine with learning about centuries-old hand-tended winemaking traditions in rocky terrain
- Stop in Ston for tasting famous oysters and viewing iconic Ston Walls
Optional Activities
- Mediterranean dinner at local restaurant in Dubrovnik
Landmarks/POIs Pelješac Peninsula Pelješac Bridge Ston Walls Ston - Day 12
Dubrovnik
Spend the day exploring Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. See Stradun main street, Placa Square, Pile Gate, and Rector's Palace. Walk part of the City Walls and discover Game of Thrones filming locations. Free time allows you to dine on the walls, take the cable car up Srd Hill for views, or book a sunset cruise.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik including Stradun main street, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace, city port, and City Walls
- Exploration of Game of Thrones filming locations
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant on city walls with breathtaking views
- Cable car ride to Srđ Hill for panoramic views of Old Town and Adriatic coast
- Walking exploration of 2 km stretch of City Walls
- Sunset cruise on Karaka, replica of traditional 16th-century wooden galleon, for views of old town and city walls from sea
- Dining at Mediterranean restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Stradun Placa Square Pile Gate Rector's Palace Dubrovnik City Walls Dubrovnik City Port Srđ Hill - Day 13
Dubrovnik
Your Balkan tour ends after hotel checkout. You'll arrange your own transfer to the airport since airport transport isn't included in the tour package.
Optional Activities
- Contact tour operator to arrange departure transfer to airport for additional fee
