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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 18
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- See many of the nations of Former Yugoslavia
- Visit seven cities and discover their varying history
- Ride one of the most stunning train rides in Europe
- Admire the scenery, waterfalls and lakes of Plitvice
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Ljubljana
- Day 2 Ljubljana walking tour, visit Lake Bled
- Day 3 Free morning in Ljubljana, afternoon train to Zagreb (Croatia). Walking tour of Zagreb on arrival.
- Day 4 Visit Plitvice National Park
- Day 5 Travel to Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Day 6 Walking tour of Sarajevo, chance to visit Tunnel Museum
- Day 7 Scenic rail trip to Mostar and walking tour of the city
- Day 8 Visit Old Town Dubrovnik (Croatia), travel to Tivat (Montenegro)
- Day 9 Visit Kotor en route to Bar, board the overnight sleeper train to Belgrade (Serbia)
- Day 10 Walking tour of Belgrade; free afternoon to explore
- Day 11 Optional train excursion to Novi Sad, traditional Serbian barbeque dinner
- Day 12 Local train to Nis; free afternoon to explore further.
- Day 13 Orientation tour of Skopje (North Macedonia) , included traditional Macedonian dinner
- Day 14 Journey to Ohrid with afternoon boat ride on the lake
- Day 15 Visit to Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery and Mavrovo National Park en route to Pristina (Kosovo). Included farwell dinner.
- Day 16 Trip ends in Pristina
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Park
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Manda Heritage
HotelDays 3, 4Zonar Zagreb Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel Hecco
HotelDays 5, 6Hotel Vila Fortuna
Hotelday 7Hotel Bristol
Hotelday 7Hotel Helada
Hotelday 8Overnight train from Bar to Belgrade
Sleeper Trainday 9Hotel Prag
HotelDays 10, 11New City Hotel
Hotelday 12Hotel Centar
Hotelday 13Aleksandrija Hotel
Hotelday 14Hotel Begolli
Hotelday 15
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Explore!
Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- ALouise· May 24th, 2023No major highlights but all very interesting, made all the more so by excellent , well chosen and knowledgable city guides and our own tour guideShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASteve· June 6th, 2023Holiday Inn in Sarajevo though not the best hotel glad we stayed there due to the history. Like stepping back to 1984. This city was one of my highlights.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ATess· June 6th, 2023Plitvic lakes was wonderful, very beautiful. Sarajevo and Mostar were lovely places with lovely people. Ljubljana a beautiful city with a friendly population.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndy· June 20th, 2023Mostar was a highlight Enjoyed the variety of different train journeysShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALouise· June 22nd, 2023Scenery - visiting countries with so much history.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APhilip· July 2nd, 2023Old town Mostar Belgrade was amazing Plitviče lakes SarajevoShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARobert· July 3rd, 2023The train journey from Podgorica to Prijepolje was amazing. Also Belgrade and Skopje.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· August 28th, 2023A chance to see the lakes, national parks and places I would not have got to if I had been travelling independentlyShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADeborah· August 30th, 2023I don't have a highlight of the tour. It was an interesting tour, the guides were very knowledgeable and passionate about their country. Interesting to see each guides take on the history of their country.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJon· August 31st, 2023The journey from Bitola to Ochrid and the lakes.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- J
Josephine
Asked on December 23rd, 2024How do we find out more about the hotels on our itinerary?
Explore!Operator•Written December 2024The hotel details will be listed in your final documents which are uploaded to your dashboard prior to your departure.
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Amanda
Asked on December 14th, 2024Can we customize parts of our tour experience?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
Customization options may be available, and you can make requests through your tour leader.
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Geneviève
Asked on August 20th, 2024Are there any concerns about traveling to Kosovo?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2024
Kosovo is generally safe for travel. We monitor the situation and will inform customers if there are any changes affecting the itinerary.
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Martin
Asked on June 13th, 2024What is the procedure for booking an additional night after the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2024
Extra nights can be booked based on availability at the designated hotel. Please ask for details on how to arrange this.
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Dewi
Asked on May 20th, 2024Can we receive the benefit of a future price reduction if we book now?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
Once you book with a discount, that price is fixed and further reductions will not apply to your booking.
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Amanda
Asked on April 16th, 2024What should we do about currency in different countries?
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2024
It's best to exchange money for each specific country, but U.S. dollars can be used in some places.
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Yvette
Asked on April 3rd, 2024What is the maximum group size for this tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2024
Group sizes vary, but we ensure they remain manageable for an enjoyable experience.
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Chiara
Asked on January 14th, 2024How long does the deposit last before it needs to be confirmed?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2024
The deposit is good until you decide to move forward or cancel, with specific terms for refunds based on timing.
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Paula
Asked on December 31st, 2023What type of transport will we use during the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2024
The main method of transport will be by train, often with a bus for short distances or walking to nearby hotels.
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Heidi
Asked on December 9th, 2023Do we have to load our own suitcases on and off the train or are they transported by coach independantly. By past experience we know how difficult it is to manage suitcases on and off european trains.
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2023
On this trip you would need to be able to take your own luggage on and off the trains, you would also need to be able to transport it between platforms whilst at the train stations.
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