Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Belgrade
You'll arrive at Nikola Tesla Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Belgrade. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and get ready for what's ahead.
Landmarks Nikola Tesla Airport 
- Day 2
Belgrade
Start on Knez Mihailova Street where you'll find shops and historic buildings, then stop at Belgrade's oldest tavern for traditional Serbian coffee and rakija. From there, head to Belgrade Fortress to take in views of the Sava and Danube rivers. You'll see some striking Brutalist architecture in New Belgrade, walk through the Belgrade Waterfront, and visit the Temple of Saint Sava. The day wraps up with a river cruise at sunset where you'll see key landmarks and the city lights reflected on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Knez Mihailova Street
- Traditional Serbian coffee and rakija tasting at Belgrade's oldest tavern
- Exploration of Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
- Visit to Temple of Saint Sava
- Sunset river cruise on Sava and Danube rivers
Landmarks Knez Mihailova Street Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan) Temple of Saint Sava Ada Bridge Museum of Yugoslavia Republic Square Belgrade Waterfront Dedinje - Day 3
Belgrade to Zlatibor
Head south from Belgrade to Oplenac and tour the royal mausoleum, then visit a winery where you'll taste three local wines and learn about the Karadjordjevic dynasty's role in Serbian winemaking. Later you'll reach Zlatibor Mountain, home to Serbia's first royal resort. After checking in, take a relaxing walk through the town centre before having a traditional Serbian dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Serbian dinner with ajvar, kajmak, cured meats, pies, proja cornbread, and veal or fresh fish)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oplenac Royal Mausoleum
- Wine tasting at local winery (3 wines included)
- Stroll around Zlatibor town centre
- Traditional Serbian dinner
Landmarks Oplenac Zlatibor Mountain 
- Day 4
Zlatibor to Sarajevo via Visegrad
After leaving your hotel, you'll explore Drvengrad (Wooden Town), a unique ethno village built by filmmaker Emir Kusturica with wooden architecture, galleries, shops, and a cinema. Next comes the Sargan Eight Railway, a heritage narrow-gauge line with a distinctive figure-eight design and mountain scenery. Later you'll visit Andricgrad (Stone Town) near the UNESCO-listed Drina Bridge in Visegrad, which honors author Ivo Andric. You'll have lunch before driving to Sarajevo and checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Drvengrad (Wooden Town) and Mecavnik Hotel
- Sargan Eight Railway heritage train ride
- Visit to Andricgrad (Stone Town) in Visegrad
- Lunch in Visegrad area
Landmarks Drvengrad (Wooden Town) Sargan Eight Railway Andricgrad (Stone Town) Stari Most (Old Bridge) Drina River - Day 5
Sarajevo
Begin at Vjecna Vatra, a WWII memorial, then move through Sarajevo's cultural areas. Taste burek at a local bakery, walk the Ferhadija pedestrian zone, and see the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the 16th-century Orthodox Church. Head to Bascarsija, the historic heart, to try cevapi and experience local coffee culture. You'll visit Vjecna City Hall, Latin Bridge, Bezistan market, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, and Sahat Tower. Before the afternoon is free to explore on your own, you'll have baklava.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Vjecna Vatra (Eternal Flame WWII memorial)
- Burek tasting at local bakery
- Visit to Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Visit to 16th-century Orthodox Church
- Cevapi tasting in Bascarsija
- Local coffee tradition experience
- Visit to Vjecna City Hall
- Visit to Latin Bridge
- Exploration of Bezistan market
- Visit to Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Visit to Sahat Tower
- Baklava tasting
Landmarks Vjecna Vatra (Eternal Flame) Ferhadija pedestrian zone Sacred Heart Cathedral Orthodox Church Bascarsija Vjecna City Hall Latin Bridge Bezistan market Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque Sahat Tower 
- Day 6
Sarajevo to Trebinje via Mostar
Travel to Mostar and take a guided walk to Stari Most, the UNESCO-protected Old Bridge. You'll see the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Crooked Bridge, and the historic tanner's quarter. In the Old Town, a master coppersmith will show you centuries-old copper techniques, and you can try making jewelry or copper reliefs yourself. After free time for lunch with Neretva River views, continue to Trebinje. There you'll visit Hercegovacka Gracanica Serbian Orthodox temple with frescoes, the 400-year-old Arslanagica Bridge, and Poet's Square before checking in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with scenic views of Neretva River and Old Bridge)
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Old Bridge (Stari Most)
- Visit to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Visit to Crooked Bridge
- Exploration of tanner's quarter (Taba Hana)
- Copper artistry workshop with master coppersmith
- Visit to Hercegovacka Gracanica Serbian Orthodox temple
- Visit to Arslanagica Bridge
- Visit to Poet's Square in Trebinje
Landmarks Stari Most (Old Bridge) Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque Crooked Bridge Taba Hana (Tanner's Quarter) Neretva River Hercegovacka Gracanica Arslanagica Bridge Poet's Square 
- Day 7
Trebinje to Dubrovnik via Kotor
Check out and visit Trebinje's local market to sample fresh cheese, dried meats, and fruits. Then head into Montenegro, stopping at charming Perast where you can visit the island of Our Lady of the Rocks and its church with valuable paintings. Continue to ancient Kotor, a UNESCO site, and explore churches of Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke, plus the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon. Wander the old paved streets with time for lunch. By evening you'll reach Dubrovnik, the UNESCO-protected walled city, and check in to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Trebinje local market
- Boat ride 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
Landmarks Trebinje local market Perast Our Lady of the Rocks Kotor Old Town Church of Saint Nicholas Church of Saint Luke Cathedral of Saint Tryphon Boka Bay 
- Day 8
Dubrovnik
Explore Dubrovnik's main attractions including Stradun street, Placa Square, Pile Gate, and the Rector's Palace. Walk around the city port and find hidden corners. You'll hear stories about the Republic of Ragusa and how filming locations connected to popular shows. After the city tour, you'll have free time for lunch at a restaurant on the city walls. Optional activities include taking a cable car up Srd Hill for panoramic views, walking the 2 km City Walls, or in the evening, sailing on a sunset cruise on the Karaka, a replica 16th-century wooden ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Exploration of Stradun
- Visit to Placa Square
- Visit to Pile Gate
- Visit to Rector's Palace
- Exploration of city port and hidden gems
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant on city walls
- Cable car ride to Srd Hill for panoramic views
- Walking tour of 2 km City Walls
- Sunset cruise aboard Karaka (16th-century wooden galleon replica)
Landmarks Stradun Placa Square Pile Gate Rector's Palace Dubrovnik City Walls Srd Hill 
- Day 9
Dubrovnik to Split
Drive along the Dalmatian coast taking in views of Croatian islands, vineyards, olive groves, and stone villages. Make a stop in Ston to try its famous oysters and photograph the Ston Walls. Visit a local winery on the Pelejsac Peninsula to taste Plavac Mali, the region's signature red wine. Arrive in Split, Dalmatia's largest city, and enter through the Golden Gate. Walk narrow cobblestone streets past markets, cafes, and courtyards. See the former Temple of Jupiter and Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the oldest Catholic cathedral still in its original form. Stroll the lively Riva promenade before checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brief stop in City of Ston for oyster tasting
- Visit to Ston Walls
- Wine tasting at local winery (Plavac Mali included)
- Guided exploration of Split
- Visit to Temple of Jupiter
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Stroll along Riva promenade
Landmarks Ston Ston Walls Pelejsac Peninsula Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva promenade Golden Gate - Day 10
Split to Hvar and Return
Drive to the ferry port and board a high-speed catamaran to Hvar, traveling through Splitska Vrata to this Venetian-styled island. During a walking tour, you'll see the harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Plenty of free time lets you explore or relax on beaches. Optional activities include a boat trip to the Pakleni Islands, hiking trails to Milna Bay, or having Mediterranean lunch at a local spot. You'll return to Split in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran transfer to Hvar Island
- Walking tour of Hvar town
- Visit to Renaissance Cathedral
- Visit to Benedictine Convent
- Visit to Franciscan monastery
- Visit to Church of Our Lady of Mercy
- High-speed catamaran return transfer to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Hiking to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Hvar Splitska Vrata (Split Channel) Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay - Day 11
Split to Zagreb via Plitvice Lakes National Park
Leave your hotel and head inland through charming villages and rolling hills toward Plitvice Lakes National Park, a mountainous area with 16 connected cascading lakes. You'll take a 3-hour guided tour of both upper and lower lakes. Swimming isn't allowed, but you can relax at nearby restaurants surrounded by nature. After that, continue to Zagreb, Croatia's vibrant capital. Check in and spend the evening exploring on your own with dinner at a place of your choice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Exploration of upper lakes
- Exploration of lower lakes
Optional Activities
- Lunch or refreshments at restaurants within park
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 12
Zagreb
Check out of your hotel and take a Zagreb sightseeing tour hitting the city's main attractions. Visit Kaptol, the medieval section, and the Franciscan monastery with its 13th-century Church of Saint Francis. Walk through Dolac, Zagreb's well-known farmers' market, and see the baroque Church of Saint Mary from the 18th century. The tour ends at Ban Josip Jelacic's monument in the square bearing his name, concluding your Balkan tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Zagreb
- Visit to Kaptol (medieval Zagreb)
- Visit to Franciscan monastery
- Visit to Church of Saint Francis
- Exploration of Dolac farmers' market
- Visit to Church of Saint Mary
Landmarks Kaptol Franciscan monastery Church of Saint Francis Dolac farmers' market Church of Saint Mary Ban Josip Jelacic monument
