Itinerary
- Day 1
Belgrade
You'll arrive in Belgrade and head to your hotel to check in. After you get settled, there's free time to rest and adjust. At 7pm, meet up with your guide for an orientation session covering what's ahead on the tour.
- Day 2
Belgrade
After breakfast, start with a guided tour through Belgrade's history. You'll see the Museum of Yugoslav History focused on Tito, pass by FC Red Star stadium, and check out the Temple of Saint Sava along with Slavija Square, Saint Mark's Church, and the Serbian National Parliament. Later, walk through the White Palace and down Knez Mihailo Street before heading to Kalemegdan Park and the fortress with its views over both the Danube and Sava rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
- Entrance to Museum of Yugoslav History
- Visit Temple of Saint Sava
- Visit Slavija Square
- Visit Saint Mark's Church
- Visit Serbian National Parliament
- Visit White Palace
- Visit Republic Square
- Visit Orthodox Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
- Visit Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress
Optional Activities
- Learn about the historic 'Question Mark' tavern
Landmarks Museum of Yugoslav History FC Red Star Stadium Temple of Saint Sava Slavija Square Saint Mark's Church Serbian National Parliament White Palace Republic Square National Theatre National Museum Knez Mihailo Street Orthodox Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the Archangel Kalemegdan Park Belgrade Fortress - Day 3
Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Belgrade
Travel north into Vojvodina province to see 17 Serbian Orthodox monasteries. Start at Krusedol Monastery where monks make wine and rakija. Next is Sremski Karlovci with its Baroque architecture, Patriarchal Court, and Orthodox Cathedral. You'll do wine tasting at a local winery and have lunch by the Danube. Then head to Novi Sad to see City Hall, churches, Mileva Einstein's former house, and Petrovaradin fortress before returning to Belgrade by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch along the banks of the Danube River)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vojvodina
- Entrance to Krusedol Monastery
- Visit Sremski Karlovci
- Visit Patriarchal Court
- Visit Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
- Visit first Serbian secondary school
- Wine tasting at a local winery
- Guided sightseeing tour of Novi Sad
- Visit City Hall
- Visit old city centre
- Visit Mileva Einstein's former residence
- Visit Matica Srpska cultural foundation
- Visit synagogue
- Visit Petrovaradin
Optional Activities
- Purchase wine and rakija at Krusedol Monastery
- Purchase souvenirs or visit monk-made products
Landmarks Krusedol Monastery Sremski Karlovci Patriarchal Court Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Danube River Novi Sad City Hall Petrovaradin 
- Day 4
Timisoara - Sibiu
Cross into Romania heading to Timisoara, called 'Little Vienna' for its architecture and culture. Walk through Unirii Square with medieval buildings and the Catholic Cathedral of Saint George. See Liberty Square, Victory Square with the opera house and theatre, plus the 15th-century Huniade Castle. Later, reach Sibiu for an evening tour of this former 12th-century German settlement, visiting the Large Square, Brukenthal Museum, Small Square, Council Tower, Bridge of Lies, and the Orthodox Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Timisoara
- Guided sightseeing tour of Sibiu
Landmarks Timisoara Unirii Square Catholic Cathedral of Saint George Liberty Square Victory Square Romanian National Opera National Theatre Huniade Castle Sibiu Large Square Brukenthal National Museum Small Square Council Tower Bridge of Lies Stairs Passage Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity - Day 5
Sighisoara - Brasov
Leave Sibiu for Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad III. You'll explore the Dominican Monastery Church, Clock Tower, Saint Joseph's Church, Tailors' Tower, and the Covered Stairway. Continue to Brasov, founded 13th century by the Teutonic Knights. Wander medieval streets to Piata Sfatului, the House of Council, walk down one of the narrowest streets to the Black Church, and find Catherine's Gate, the only surviving medieval entrance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Sighisoara
- Visit Church of the Dominican Monastery
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
- Visit Tailors' Tower
- Visit Covered Stairway
- Guided sightseeing tour of Brasov
- Visit Piata Sfatului (main square)
- Visit House of Council
- Visit Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
- Visit Catherine's Gate
Landmarks Sighisoara Casa Vlad Dracul Church of the Dominican Monastery Clock Tower Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Tailors' Tower Covered Stairway Brasov Piata Sfatului House of Council Black Church Catherine's Gate 
- Day 6
Bucharest
Head to Bucharest with stops at two castles. First, Bran Castle, famous as Dracula's Castle and a former royal residence built in the 13th century on a 60-meter cliff. Then visit Peles Castle in Sinaia, a Neo-Renaissance summer home built by King Carol I with elaborate turrets and over 160 rooms featuring hand-painted stained glass. Arrive in Bucharest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to Bran Castle
- Entrance to Peles Castle
Landmarks Bran Castle Peles Castle 
- Day 7
Bucharest
Take a guided tour of Bucharest, known as 'Little Paris' in the 1900s for its tree-lined boulevards and Belle Epoque buildings mixing French, Byzantine, and communist architecture. Visit Piata Unirii for views of the Palace of the Parliament, walk through the medieval Old Town with the Old Princely Court and Stavropoleos Monastery, and stroll Lipscani Street. Later, walk Calea Victoriei Avenue and Revolution Square. The rest of the day is yours to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bucharest
- Visit Piata Unirii
- Visit Palace of the Parliament
- Visit medieval Old Town
- Visit Old Princely Court
- Visit Stavropoleos Monastery
- Visit Lipscani Street
- Visit National Museum of Romanian History
- Walk Calea Victoriei Avenue
- Visit Revolution Square
Landmarks Piata Unirii Palace of the Parliament Old Princely Court Stavropoleos Monastery Lipscani Street National Museum of Romanian History Calea Victoriei Avenue Revolution Square - Day 8
Veliko Tarnovo
Cross into Bulgaria to see the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a UNESCO site carved by hermits in the 12th century with 14th-century murals by Bulgarian artists. Make a photo stop in the village of Arbanasi, an open-air museum with Ottoman-era houses and five churches. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo, capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, where you'll wander cobblestone streets and see architectural masterpieces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
- Visit Arbanasi
- Explore Veliko Tarnovo
Landmarks Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo Arbanasi Veliko Tarnovo - Day 9
Plovdiv - Sofia
Visit the Open Air Ethnographic Museum Etar with 50 historic buildings including water-powered workshops showing central Bulgaria's National Revival architecture. Move on to Plovdiv and explore the Ancient Plovdiv complex with Renaissance houses. See the Ancient Theatre from the 2nd century, the Roman Stadium, and the Church of Saint Constantine and Helena. Walk through Kapana with its shops and galleries. End in Sofia, Bulgaria's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to Open Air Ethnographic Museum Etar
- Guided sightseeing tour of Plovdiv
- Visit Ancient Plovdiv
- Visit Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Visit Roman Stadium
- Visit Church of Saint Constantine and Helena
- Visit Kapana
Landmarks Open Air Ethnographic Museum Etar Plovdiv Ancient Plovdiv Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Roman Stadium Church of Saint Constantine and Helena Kapana 
- Day 10
Sofia
On a guided tour of Sofia, explore Eastern Europe's capital with its mix of communist architecture, Ottoman mosques, and onion-domed churches. See the 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, and Largo. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Sofia
- Visit Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker
- Visit Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Visit Church of Saint George
- Visit Banya Bashi Mosque
- Visit Sofia Synagogue
- Visit National Palace of Culture
- Visit Largo
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day tour to Rila Monastery
Landmarks 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 11
Nis - Belgrade
Drive back into eastern Serbia to Nis, birthplace of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Tour the Mediana archaeological park and see the Skull Tower, made from 952 human skulls, a haunting historical site. Visit Nis Fortress, a Turkish military construction on the Nisava River banks. Spend free time in Tinkers Alley exploring the old market. Then continue to Belgrade for the evening, which is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Nis
- Visit archaeological park of Mediana
- Entrance to Skull Tower
- Visit Nis Fortress
Optional Activities
- Explore Tinkers Alley and the old market
Landmarks Nis Mediana Skull Tower Nis Fortress Tinkers Alley - Day 12
Zlatibor
Head west from Belgrade toward Ovcar-Kablar Gorge and into Tara National Park. Ride the 'Nostalgia' train along the Sargan Eight narrow-gauge heritage railway through mountain scenery, tunnels, and viaducts, originally built in the early 20th century. Visit Drvengrad (Wooden Town), built by filmmaker Emir Kusturica from natural materials. Reach Zlatibor Mountain, Serbia's first royal resort, and walk through town. Dinner features traditional Serbian food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Serbian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Ovcar-Kablar Gorge
- Visit Tara National Park
- 90-minute ride on Museum Train - Sargan Eight
- Entrance to Drvengrad wooden town
- Visit Zlatibor Mountain
- Traditional Serbian cuisine dinner
Landmarks Ovcar-Kablar Gorge Tara National Park Sargan Eight Railway Drvengrad Zlatibor Mountain 
- Day 13
Visegrad - Sarajevo
Cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina reaching Visegrad to see Andricgrad (Stone Town), built by filmmaker Emir Kusturica. Stop for lunch at Zlatna Moruna restaurant decorated with frescoes. Continue to Sarajevo for an evening tour visiting Vijecnica (City Hall), Bascarsija (old downtown), the Gazi Husrev-bey mosque, and the Latin Bridge where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914. Also see the Orthodox Church, Sahat Tower, the Bezistan market, and various religious sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at restaurant Zlatna Moruna with frescoes by artist Bisenija Terescenko)
Included Activities
- Visit Andricgrad (Stone Town)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Sarajevo
- Visit Vijecnica
- Visit Bascarsija
- Visit Gazi Husrev-bey mosque
- Visit Latin Bridge
- Visit Orthodox Church
- Visit Sahat Tower
- Visit Bezistan market complex
- Visit Ferhadiya pedestrian zone
- Visit Sarajevo Synagogue
- Visit Catholic cathedral
Landmarks Andricgrad Zlatna Moruna Vijecnica Bascarsija Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque Latin Bridge Orthodox Church Sahat Tower Bezistan Market Complex Ferhadiya Pedestrian Zone Sarajevo Synagogue - Day 14
Mostar - Blagaj - Trebinje
Drive to Mostar, one of the Balkan Peninsula's most beautiful cities. Walk through the iconic Old Bridge, a UNESCO landmark and widely photographed sight. See the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Crooked Bridge, and the old tanner's quarter Tabhana. Free time for lunch on the Neretva River banks with bridge views. Visit Blagaj to see the monastery built by dervish Sari Satluk beneath cliffs on the emerald-green Buna River. Continue to Trebinje, a charming town with the Arslanagic Bridge and Poet's Square with 115-year-old trees. Stay overnight in Trebinje.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mostar
- Visit Old Bridge
- Visit Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Visit Crooked Bridge
- Visit Tabhana
- Visit Blagaj monastery
- Visit Trebinje
- Visit Arslanagić Bridge
- Visit Poet's Square
Optional Activities
- Lunch on the banks of the Neretva River
Landmarks Mostar Old Bridge Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque Crooked Bridge Tabhana Neretva River Blagaj Monastery Buna River Trebinje Arslanagić Bridge Poet's Square 
- Day 15
Kotor - Dubrovnik
Head to Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, the country's most popular destination. Stop at Perast, known for baroque architecture. Take a boat ride through the Bay of Kotor to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks with its church featuring valuable paintings. Arrive in Kotor for a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the churches of Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke, the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, and cultural landmarks. Free time to explore or eat, then continue to Dubrovnik with a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Perast
- Boat ride from Perast to island of Our Lady of the Rocks
- Guided walking tour of Kotor
- Visit Church of Saint Nicholas
- Visit Church of Saint Luke
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Optional Activities
- Explore Kotor town and enjoy a meal at a restaurant
Landmarks Perast Our Lady of the Rocks Kotor Church of Saint Nicholas Church of Saint Luke Cathedral of Saint Tryphon Bay of Kotor 
- Day 16
Split
Start with a guided tour of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe's best-preserved walled cities from the 7th century. Walk the 2km wall for panoramic views. See the main street Stradun, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, Saint Blaise Church, and the cathedral. Travel along the Makarska coast with views of Croatian islands, vineyards, olive groves, and traditional villages. Arrive in Split with a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik
- Walk Dubrovnik city wall
- Visit Stradun
- Visit Placa Square
- Visit Pile Gate
- Visit Rector's Palace
- Visit Sponza Palace
- Visit Saint Blaise Church
- Visit Dubrovnik Cathedral
Landmarks Dubrovnik Dubrovnik City Wall Stradun Placa Square Pile Gate Rector's Palace Sponza Palace Saint Blaise Church Dubrovnik Cathedral Makarska Coast - Day 17
Sibenik - Plitvice Lakes
Tour Split's narrow streets in Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO Heritage Site built in the 4th century for Roman Emperor Diocletian. See the former Temple of Jupiter, now the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the oldest Catholic cathedral in its original form. Stop briefly in Sibenik, a medieval Venetian city with winding streets and stone houses. Visit the Cathedral of Saint James, a UNESCO site built over centuries. Arrive at Plitvice Lakes in early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Split
- Visit Diocletian's Palace
- Visit Temple of Jupiter/Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Stop in Sibenik
- Visit Cathedral of Saint James
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of Saint Domnius Sibenik Cathedral of Saint James - Day 18
Zagreb
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia's natural highlights. Discover the 16 interconnected cascading lakes called the 'Devil's Garden' on old maps, the first Balkan UNESCO World Heritage site. Do a 3-hour guided tour of the upper and lower lakes to relax and see the lush, untouched beauty (swimming isn't allowed). Then travel to Zagreb, Croatia's capital and European cultural gem. Visit Kaptol (the medieval section), the Franciscan monastery, and the 13th-century Church of Saint Francis. Stroll through Dolac farmers' market and see the baroque Church of Saint Mary. The tour ends at Ban Josip Jelacic's monument in the central square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Boat ride at Plitvice Lakes
- Tram ride at Plitvice Lakes
- Guided sightseeing tour of Zagreb
- Visit Kaptol
- Visit Franciscan monastery
- Visit Church of Saint Francis
- Visit Dolac farmers market
- Visit Church of Saint Mary
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Zagreb Kaptol Franciscan Monastery Church of Saint Francis Dolac Market Church of Saint Mary Ban Josip Jelacic Square 
- Day 19
Zagreb
Have breakfast at your hotel in Zagreb and check out. Your touring arrangements end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
