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Best of the Balkans

9 days
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From Dubrovnik to Split
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • View of a historic coastal city with orange-roofed buildings.
  • People walking through a historic city street.
  • Coastal town with mountains in the background.
  • A vibrant town square with a church and people.
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  • Very kinds. They both were wonderful, very helpful.

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    Sontaya T, traveled in July
    5.0
  • Panoramic view of a bay and a historic town.
  • Historical building reflected in a river.
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Dubrovnik
    Dubrovnik
  • Kotor
    Kotor
  • Sarajevo
    Sarajevo
  • Mostar
    Mostar
  • Split
    Split
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Highlights

  • Explore Dubrovnik's medieval streets
  • Tour Kotor's UNESCO-listed Old Town
  • Experience Sarajevo's rich history
  • Walk across Mostar's iconic Stari Most
  • Discover Split's ancient Diocletian's Palace

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Dubrovnik
  2. Day 2 Dubrovnik Sightseeing and free time
  3. Day 3 Dubrovnik - Kotor - Budva
  4. Day 4 Budva - Sarajevo
  5. Day 5 Sarajevo Sightseeing
  6. Day 6 Sarajevo - Mostar
  7. Day 7 Mostar - Split
  8. Day 8 Split Your Way
  9. Day 9 Depart Split
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Vis , Komodor, Adria

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Villas Plat

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Eurostars Queen of Montenegro

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Ibis Styles

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Mostar

    Hotel
    day 6

  • HA Mostar

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Split INN by President

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

  • Mondo

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

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Number of tours

128

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
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  • Transport
    Excellent
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  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Costsaver
    4.3
  • Best of the Balkans reviewer 1
    · September 21st, 2025
    Best of the Balkans cannot be more Thankful to Costsaver for giving us such an amazing itenarary and 9 day trip. We started our trip in Dubrovnik for 2 nights then on to Kotor, Budva ,Motsar Bosnia Heresogovina Sarajevo had a short stop at Jablianica and onto Split. We had the most fabulous Tour guide Tod
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • SS
    · July 30th, 2019
    Excellent our tour guide Ms Tamryn Coetzee and...
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    Costsaver commented on this review
    We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed every bit of time on the road through the Balkans. We are even more delighted and proud to learn about the efforts put in by Tamryn to make your experience with Insight Vacations one to remember. Furthermore,... Show more
    Trip date: July 2019

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    Janet

    Asked on May 17th, 2024

    Would I be able to skip this day?

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    • CostsaverOperator•Written May 2024

      You may skip some part of the tour, you will just have to inform the Travel Director on tour so they are made aware if you are not joining a specific activity or location. Please be advised though that even if you skip a day or some part of the itinerary, you will still pay the full tour cost.

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    Sylvia

    Asked on January 22nd, 2024

    do we travel by coach all the way from England, if so how long is journey to Dubrovnik?

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    • CostsaverOperator•Written January 2024

      Our drives are about 2-3.5 hours long between each city however again this is the approximate as its subject to change by situations.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bosnia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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