Itinerary
- Day 1
Belgrade
You'll arrive at Nikola Tesla Airport where someone will pick you up and take you to your hotel. After you check in, the rest of the day is completely yours to rest and get ready for what's coming up over the next couple of weeks.
Landmarks/POIs Nikola Tesla Airport 
- Day 2
Belgrade
Your first full day in Belgrade mixes walking and driving to see the city's key spots. Start on Knez Mihailova Street, then drop into the oldest tavern to try traditional Serbian coffee and rakija. From there you'll head to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park for views over two rivers, then check out New Belgrade's bold Brutalist buildings and the Temple of Saint Sava. The day wraps up with a sunset cruise along the Sava and Danube rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking and driving tour of Belgrade
- Visit to Knez Mihailova Street
- Coffee and rakija tasting at traditional tavern
- Walk through Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
- Panoramic tour of New Belgrade and Belgrade Waterfront
- Visit to Museum of Yugoslavia
- Visit to Temple of Saint Sava
- Sundown cruise on Sava and Danube Rivers
Landmarks/POIs Knez Mihailova Street Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park Branko's Bridge Ada Bridge Museum of Yugoslavia Temple of Saint Sava Republic Square - Day 3
Fruska Gora NP - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad
You'll head north to explore Vojvodina's wine region and landscapes. This morning takes you through Fruska Gora National Park with its 17 active monasteries, including Krusedol. You'll see Sremski Karlovci's Baroque centre and visit a local winery for wine tasting with Bermet, the region's signature wine. Later you'll get to Novi Sad where you can walk through the pedestrian zone, see City Hall, and check out Petrovaradin Fortress before heading back to Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Krusedol Monastery
- Exploration of Sremski Karlovci
- Wine tasting at local winery in Fruska Gora region
- Walking tour of Novi Sad pedestrian zone
- Visit to Petrovaradin Fortress
Landmarks/POIs Fruska Gora National Park Krusedol Monastery Sremski Karlovci Novi Sad City Hall Petrovaradin Fortress 
- Day 4
Timisoara - Sibiu
You'll cross into Romania and drive to Timisoara, called 'Little Vienna' for its architecture and culture. Spend time at Unirii Square and Liberty Square with its historic opera and theatre. The drive through Transylvania offers mountain views as you head to Sibiu, a wealthy fortified town with medieval walls, narrow streets, and the Brukenthal Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Timisoara including Unirii Square and Liberty Square
- Sightseeing in Sibiu Old Town
- Visit to Brukenthal Museum
- Walking tour of medieval Sibiu including Large Square, Small Square, Council Tower, Bridge of Lies, and Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Landmarks/POIs Unirii Square Cathedral of Saint George Liberty Square Romanian National Opera National Theatre Carpathian Mountains Sibiu Large Square Brukenthal Museum Small Square Council Tower Bridge of Lies Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity - Day 5
Sinaia
This morning you'll have coffee on Sibiu's cobbled streets before continuing through Transylvania. You'll check out the Astra National Museum Complex, one of Europe's largest open-air museums showing rural life. Then comes the scenic 90 km drive along the Transfagarasan built in the 1970s, followed by a cable car ride to Balea Lake. You'll finish in Sinaia, known as the 'Pearl of the Carpathians', home to the famous Peles Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Astra National Museum Complex
- Drive along Transfagarasan mountain road
- Cable car ride to Balea Lake
Landmarks/POIs Astra National Museum Complex Transfagarasan Balea Lake Peles Castle 
- Day 6
Peles Castle - Brasov - Bran Castle
Start with Peles Castle, the Neo-Renaissance summer residence of King Carol I with its exquisite turrets and hand-painted stained glass. Then it's on to Brasov, founded by the Teutonic Knights, where you can walk down one of the world's narrowest streets toward the Gothic Biserica Neagra. Next comes Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle, a 13th-century fortress on a 60-metre cliff. You'll return to Sinaia by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle
- Walking tour of Brasov
- Visit to Biserica Neagra
- Visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle Brasov Biserica Neagra Bran Castle Piata Sfatului 
- Day 7
Bucharest
After you check out, there's a wine tasting at a winery in the Dealu Mare region where you'll travel through vineyards. You'll then head to Bucharest, Romania's capital and largest city. Check into your hotel and have free time to start exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at winery in Dealu Mare wine region
Landmarks/POIs Dealu Mare wine region 
- Day 8
Bucharest
Explore Bucharest, nicknamed 'The Little Paris' for its wide tree-lined boulevards and Belle Epoque architecture. Visit the Palace of the Parliament, walk through the medieval Old Town with the Old Princely Court and Stavropoleos Monastery, and learn about Romania's communist past at Revolution Square. In the evening, you can choose an optional Art Nouveau dinner at a restaurant with 19th-century charm or explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of the Parliament
- Walking tour of medieval Old Town
- Visit to Old Princely Court
- Visit to Stavropoleos Monastery
- Walking along Lipscani Street
- Visit to National Museum of Romanian History
- Visit to Revolution Square
Optional Activities
- Art Nouveau dinner experience at a restaurant
- Independent exploration of Bucharest
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Parliament Old Town Old Princely Court Stavropoleos Monastery Lipscani Street National Museum of Romanian History Revolution Square - Day 9
Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi
Leave Bucharest and drive into Bulgaria toward Veliko Tarnovo. Walk the cobblestone streets to see the history of the Second Bulgarian Empire and its architecture. You'll visit the nearby village of Arbanasi to explore an open-air museum with 80 houses featuring Ottoman decor and five churches with over 3,600 frescoes. You'll stay at Arbanashki Han, a 17th-century style ethno complex.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit to Arbanasi open-air museum
- Visit to church in Arbanasi
Landmarks/POIs Veliko Tarnovo Arbanasi - Day 10
Plovdiv
Explore the Open Air Ethnographic Museum Etar where you can see historic water-powered installations and watch artisans at work. Try your hand at traditional crafts like making handmade soap or calendula ointment using old herbal recipes. Visit the Damascena Complex in the Valley of Roses to tour Bulgaria's first private rose factory. You'll end the day in Plovdiv, one of Europe's oldest cities, walking through the Old Town with its Revival-era houses, the Ancient Theatre, and Kapana's creative hub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Open Air Ethnographic Museum Etar
- Traditional crafts experience at Etar Ethno Village - soap or calendula ointment making
- Visit to Damascena Complex and rose factory tour
- Sightseeing in Plovdiv Old Town
- Visit to Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Visit to Kapana creative hub
Landmarks/POIs Etar Ethnographic Museum Valley of Roses Damascena Complex Plovdiv Old Town Maritsa River Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Kapana 
- Day 11
Sofia
You'll have free time in Plovdiv this morning before heading to Sofia, Bulgaria's capital where onion-domed churches mix with communist-style buildings and Ottoman influences. Visit the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the colourful Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, and the Church of Saint George. Also see the Banya Bashi Mosque, Sofia Synagogue, National Palace of Culture, and Largo's Socialist Classicism architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Sofia
- Visit to Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit to Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker
- Visit to Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Visit to Church of Saint George
- Visit to Banya Bashi Mosque
- Visit to Sofia Synagogue
- Visit to National Palace of Culture
- Viewing of Largo
Landmarks/POIs Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker Ivan Vazov National Theatre Church of Saint George Banya Bashi Mosque Sofia Synagogue National Palace of Culture Largo 
- Day 12
Nis - Belgrade
You'll head back into Serbia, starting in Nis, birthplace of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Check out the Nis Fortress, Serbia's largest and best-preserved Turkish military fortress, then walk through Tinkers Alley, the only remaining part of the old market. Have lunch with local southern Serbian food like cevapi and sarma. Later you'll drive to the Resava Valley and visit the medieval Manasija Monastery, a fortified complex with towers and walls, arriving in Belgrade with your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional southern Serbian cuisine including cevapi and sarma)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nis Fortress
- Walk along Tinkers Alley
- Traditional food tasting in Nis - cevapi and sarma
- Visit to Manasija Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Nis Fortress Tinkers Alley Resava Valley Manasija Monastery - Day 13
Oplenac - Zlatibor
Head south to Oplenac to see the royal mausoleum and a beautiful winery. You'll take a royal wine journey through the Sumadija region, sometimes called 'Serbian Tuscany', tasting three types of wine at a century-old winery using traditional recipes. After that you'll drive to Zlatibor Mountain, Serbia's first royal resort. Check in and relax around the charming town centre, then have Serbian cuisine at a traditional kafana with ajvar, kajmak, cured meats, traditional pies, and hearty main courses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Serbian cuisine including ajvar, kajmak, artisan-cured meats, traditional pies, proja, veal or freshly caught fish)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oplenac royal mausoleum
- Visit to winery in Oplenac
- Wine tasting at century-old winery in Sumadija region - three types of wine
- Relaxing walk around Zlatibor town centre
- Dinner at traditional kafana in Zlatibor
Landmarks/POIs Oplenac Sumadija region Zlatibor Mountain - Day 14
Drvengrad - Sargan Eight - Visegrad - Sarajevo
After checkout, visit the ethno village of Drvengrad (Wooden Town), built by film director Emir Kusturica from natural materials. See the Mecavnik Hotel, galleries, shops, cinema, and church. You'll ride the retro 'Nostalgia' train along the Sargan Eight heritage railway through mountain scenery with tunnels and viaducts. Visit Visegrad on the emerald Drina River with its UNESCO-protected bridge, then continue to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Drvengrad ethno village
- Train ride on Sargan Eight heritage railway
- Visit to Visegrad and UNESCO-protected bridge
Landmarks/POIs Drvengrad Sargan Eight heritage railway Visegrad Drina River Bridge - Day 15
Sarajevo
Your Sarajevo tour starts at Vjecna Vatra (Eternal Flame), a WWII memorial. Begin with famous burek from a local bakery. Walk through the vibrant Ferhadija pedestrian zone, see the Sacred Heart Cathedral and a 16th-century Orthodox Church. Head to Bascarsija, the old town heart, and try excellent cevapi. Experience the local coffee culture and visit the Vjecnica (City Hall), Latin Bridge, Bezistan market, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, and Sahat Tower. Have baklava, then the afternoon is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Vjecna Vatra memorial
- Burek tasting at local bakery
- Walking through Ferhadiya pedestrian zone
- Visit to Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Visit to 16th-century Orthodox Church
- Exploration of Bascarsija old town
- Cevapi tasting
- Local coffee culture experience
- Visit to Vjecnica City Hall
- Visit to Latin Bridge
- Visit to Bezistan market complex
- Visit to Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Visit to Sahat Tower
- Baklava tasting
Landmarks/POIs Vjecna Vatra Ferhadiya pedestrian zone Sacred Heart Cathedral Bascarsija Vjecnica Latin Bridge Bezistan market complex Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque Sahat Tower 
- Day 16
Mostar - Blagaj - Trebinje
Drive to Mostar, one of the most beautiful Balkan cities. On a walking tour, see the iconic Old Bridge, a UNESCO landmark, plus the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque and the old tanner's quarter. Visit a copper workshop to learn coppersmithing from a master artisan where you can create your own jewellery or relief pieces. Have free time and lunch on the Neretva River banks with bridge views. Continue to Trebinje to see Hercegovacka Gracanica monastery and the Arslanagica Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mostar
- Visit to Old Bridge
- Visit to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Visit to old tanner's quarter Tabhana
- Copper modelling workshop with master artisan
- Visit to Hercegovacka Gracanica
- View of Arslanagica Bridge
- Visit to Poet's Square
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch on the Neretva River banks
Landmarks/POIs Mostar Old Bridge Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque Crooked Bridge Tabhana Neretva River Hercegovacka Gracanica Arslanagica Bridge Poet's Square 
- Day 17
Kotor - Dubrovnik
Start with the local market in Trebinje, sampling creamy cheese, dried meats, and sun-ripened fruits. Cross into Montenegro and stop in charming Perast, a baroque settlement in Boka Bay. Take a boat to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks with its church and sacred tapestry. Continue to Kotor, an ancient 12th-century Mediterranean town where you'll visit the churches of Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke, the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, and have free time. Then head to Dubrovnik.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to local market in Trebinje
- Visit to Perast
- Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Visit to church on Our Lady of the Rocks
- Walking tour of Kotor Old Town
- Visit to Church of Saint Nicholas
- Visit to Church of Saint Luke
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Kotor old town or enjoy lunch
Landmarks/POIs Perast Our Lady of the Rocks Boka Bay Kotor Old Town Church of Saint Nicholas Church of Saint Luke Cathedral of Saint Tryphon - Day 18
Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town, celebrated as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. See Stradun (the main street), Placa Square, Pile Gate, and the Rector's Palace. Check out the City Walls and city port, discovering Game of Thrones filming locations. After the tour, spend free time having lunch atop the walls with views, or take a cable car to Srd Hill for panoramic views, explore the 2km City Walls, or opt for a sunset cruise on the Karaka, a replica of a 16th-century wooden galleon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Visit to Stradun
- Visit to Placa Square
- Visit to Pile Gate
- Visit to Rector's Palace
- Visit to City Walls
- Visit to city port
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant atop city walls
- Cable car ride to Srd Hill
- Walking the 2km City Walls
- Sunset cruise aboard the Karaka
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Stradun Placa Square Pile Gate Rector's Palace City Walls Srd Hill 
- Day 19
Split
Leave Dubrovnik and drive along the Dalmatian coast to Ston where you can taste famous oysters and photograph the iconic Ston Walls. On the Peljesac Peninsula, visit a local winery to sample Plavac Mali, the region's signature red wine, and learn about centuries-old vine cultivation. Continue to Split, Dalmatia's largest city with 1,700 years of preserved history. Walk narrow cobblestone streets within Diocletian's Palace and explore the former Temple of Jupiter and Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Stroll the lively Riva promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ston with oyster tasting
- Wine tasting at local winery in Peljesac Peninsula
- Walking tour of Split
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace
- Visit to Temple of Jupiter
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Walk along Riva promenade
Landmarks/POIs Ston Walls Peljesac Peninsula Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva promenade - Day 20
Hvar
Take a day trip to sunny Hvar island, known for Venetian architecture and traffic-free cobbled streets. Drive to the ferry port and board a high-speed catamaran. During a walking tour, explore the harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan Monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy. You have ample free time to explore, perhaps take a boat to the Pakleni Islands, relax on beaches, or have Mediterranean lunch. Return to Split in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran to Hvar island
- Walking tour of Hvar
- Visit to Hvar harbour
- Visit to Renaissance Cathedral
- Visit to Benedictine Convent
- Visit to Franciscan Monastery
- Visit to Church of Our Lady of Mercy
- High-speed catamaran return to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Beach relaxation
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
- Independent exploration of Hvar
Landmarks/POIs Hvar island Hvar harbour Hvar Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands - Day 21
Plitvice Lakes - Zagreb
Leave the Dalmatian coast and head inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park with its 16 interconnected cascading lakes. Take a 3-hour guided tour at this UNESCO World Heritage site, taking in the upper and lower lakes with all their natural beauty. Later you'll arrive in Zagreb, Croatia's capital, with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Viewing of upper and lower lakes
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 22
Zagreb
After hotel checkout, conclude your trip with a sightseeing tour of Zagreb. Explore the main attractions starting in Kaptol, the medieval part of the city, visiting the Franciscan monastery and its 13th-century Church of Saint Francis. Stroll through Dolac, Zagreb's renowned farmers' market, and admire the baroque architecture of the 18th-century Church of Saint Mary. The tour concludes at Ban Josip Jelacic's monument in the square named after him.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Zagreb
- Visit to Kaptol
- Visit to Franciscan monastery
- Visit to Church of Saint Francis
- Visit to Dolac farmers' market
- Visit to Church of Saint Mary
- Visit to Ban Josip Jelacic monument
Landmarks/POIs Kaptol Franciscan monastery Church of Saint Francis Dolac Church of Saint Mary Ban Josip Jelacic monument
