Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and your tour guide will meet you at the airport. From there, you'll spend the day exploring Croatia's capital, walking through the historic Old Town and checking out the architecture and museums there. You'll have free time to wander around on your own, then head back for a relaxing dinner at your hotel.
- Start point
- Grad Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia (Zagreb, Croatia, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Relaxing dinner at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kaptol and Gradec Old Town
- Explore Cathedral and Dolac marketplace
- Walk across Blood Bridge
- Visit Stone Gates
- See St Mark Church
- Explore Ban Jelacic Square
- Visit Technical Museum of Nikola Tesla
- Visit Croatian Museum of Naive Art
- Visit Museum of Chocolate
Landmarks Kaptol and Gradec Old Town Zagreb Cathedral Dolac Marketplace Blood Bridge Stone Gates St Mark Church Ban Jelacic Square Technical Museum of Nikola Tesla Croatian Museum of Naive Art Museum of Chocolate - Day 2
Zagreb to Bihač
The drive takes you from Zagreb through scenic countryside to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll see cascading waterfalls and turquoise lakes as you walk the park's trails and wooden walkways. After that, you'll continue on to Bihac, a charming town sitting along the emerald-green Una River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Una River - Day 3
Bihač
This day focuses on northern Bosnia's natural and historical sites around the Bihac area. You'll visit the 16th-century Ostrozac Castle for panoramic views, check out the Japodski Islands connected by wooden bridges, and walk through National Park Una with its waterfalls. Later you'll see Strbacki Buk waterfall and Martin Brod before returning to explore Bihac's city center in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ostrozac Castle
- Explore Japodski Islands
- Visit National Park Una
- See Strbacki Buk waterfall
- Visit Martin Brod waterfall
Landmarks Ostrozac Castle Japodski Islands National Park Una Strbacki Buk Waterfall Martin Brod Waterfall - Day 4
Bihač to Sarajevo
You'll travel to Travnik and Jajce to see cities connected to Bosnian Kingdom and Ottoman history. Along the way, you'll visit Pliva Lakes with its wooden watermills and waterfall, then explore the medieval fortress and catacombs in Jajce. After checking out Old Town Travnik and the historic mosque there, you'll continue on to Sarajevo, Bosnia's capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Pliva Lakes
- See wooden watermills
- Visit Pliva waterfall
- See medieval fortress in Jajce
- Visit medieval catacombs in Jajce
- Explore Old Town Travnik
- Visit Travnik Ornamented Mosque
Landmarks Pliva Lakes Pliva Waterfall Jajce Medieval Fortress Medieval Catacombs Old Town Travnik Travnik Ornamented Mosque - Day 5
Sarajevo
A walking tour takes you through Sarajevo's Old Town where you'll see the Sebilj fountain, City Hall, and various mosques, churches, and synagogues. You'll visit the Latin Bridge, the site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination, then spend time at the Springs of River Bosna to relax. Later, you'll check out The Tunnel of Hope museum with its exhibits from the 1990s war.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sarajevo Old Town
- Visit Sebilj Fountain
- See City Hall
- Visit Gazi Husrev-bey's Mosque
- Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Old Orthodox Church
- Explore Kazandziluk street
- Visit The Latin Bridge
- Visit Springs of River Bosna
- Visit The Tunnel of Hope
Landmarks Sebilj Fountain Sarajevo City Hall Gazi Husrev-bey's Mosque Sacred Heart Cathedral Jewish Synagogue Old Orthodox Church Kazandziluk The Latin Bridge Springs of River Bosna The Tunnel of Hope - Day 6
Sarajevo to Neum
You'll drive from Sarajevo toward Mostar with photo stops in Konjic and Jablanica. The medieval stone town of Pocitelj comes next, followed by lunch at Buna River springs in Blagaj. Once in Mostar, a guided walk shows you the iconic Old Bridge and the Coppersmiths bazaar. From there you'll head to Neum on the Adriatic coast and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Buna River springs in Blagaj village), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Mostar
- Visit Old Bridge Mostar
- Visit Coppersmiths bazaar
- Visit Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque
Optional Activities
- Photo stop in Konjic
- Photo stop in Jablanica
- Explore medieval stone town Pocitelj
- Visit Buna River springs in Blagaj
- Visit St. Peter's Church in Neum
- Visit Neum Castle
- Visit Neum Beach
Landmarks Old Bridge Mostar Coppersmiths Bazaar Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque Pocitelj Buna River St. Peter's Church Neum Castle Neum Beach - Day 7
Neum to Budva
You'll travel along the Adriatic coast from Neum to Dubrovnik, exploring the Old Town with Stradun street and the Cathedral of the Assumption. You'll walk the famous Walls of Dubrovnik, then continue to Kotor in Montenegro to see its cathedral and castle. The day ends in Budva, another coastal town with its own cathedral and beach access.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Stradun street
- Visit Dubrovnik Cathedral of the Assumption
- Walk The Walls of Dubrovnik
- Visit Dubrovnik Beach - Banje
- Visit Kotor Cathedral
- Visit Kotor Castle
- Visit Kotor Beach
- Visit Budva Cathedral
- Visit Budva Beach
Landmarks Stradun Street Dubrovnik Cathedral of the Assumption Walls of Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Beach - Banje Kotor Cathedral Kotor Castle Kotor Beach Budva Cathedral Budva Beach - Day 8
Budva to Tirana
After breakfast, you'll visit Lake Skadar, the Balkans' largest lake shared by Montenegro and Albania, known for nearly 270 bird species including rare Dalmatian pelicans. You'll take a short break to enjoy the peaceful setting. Later you'll head to historic Kruaje in the Albanian foothills, explore its center and ancient bazaar, visit Kruaje Castle for views, then continue to Tirana, arriving in the late afternoon with free time to wander.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Skadar
Optional Activities
- Explore Krujaë town center
- Visit Krujaë Bazaar
- Visit Krujaë Castle
Landmarks Lake Skadar Krujaë Castle Krujaë Bazaar - Day 9
Tirana
After breakfast, you'll do a walking and panoramic tour of Tirana. You'll see Skanderbeg Square at the city's center, the restored Et'hem Bey Mosque showing Ottoman heritage, and Mother Teresa Square. You'll pass remnants of communist history including bunkers and the striking Piramida structure, then walk by the Opera House and stroll the main boulevard lined with government buildings, museums, and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking and panoramic tour of Tirana
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit Mother Teresa Square
- View communist bunkers
- Visit Piramida
- Pass Opera House
- Stroll main boulevard
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Et'hem Bey Mosque Mother Teresa Square Piramida Tirana Opera House - Day 10
Tirana Departure
You have your final morning and the rest of the day to yourself. Your tour leader will be available if you need assistance. You'll head to the airport according to your flight schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Tirana
