Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb, Croatia's capital, where medieval landmarks and Austro-Hungarian architecture create an interesting mix throughout the city. This evening you'll meet your Travel Director and other travellers for dinner, so it's a good chance to settle in and get oriented before the week ahead.
- Day 2
Zagreb
A Local Specialist guides you through Zagreb's medieval core this morning, starting with the Cathedral on Kaptol and St. Mark's Church, known for its distinctive patterned roof. You'll also see the Opera House and Ban Jelacic Square. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander around at your own pace, or you can join an optional excursion to Kumrovec if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zagreb's medieval and religious history
- Visit to Cathedral on Kaptol
- Visit to St. Mark's Church
- Visit to Opera House
- Visit to Ban Jelačić Square
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Kumrovec with regional speciality meal and countryside views
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral on Kaptol St. Mark's Church Opera House Ban Jelačić Square Stone Gate Strossmayer Promenade - Day 3
Plitvice Lakes National Park
You'll take a guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park today. There are two options here: a shorter walk that gives you scenic canyon views, or a longer route that includes an electric boat ride across Kozjek Lake, where you'll learn how these cascading lakes and waterfalls formed over time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Choice of short walk or long walk with electric boat across Kozjek Lake
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park Kozjek Lake - Day 4
Trogir to Split
This morning starts in the medieval island town of Trogir with a Local Specialist who'll walk you through its history from the Hellenistic period through Venetian times while you look at Renaissance and Baroque architecture. From there, you'll head to Split to visit Diocletian's Palace, hearing about Emperor Diocletian's 4th-century retirement home and how the Roman legacy shaped the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Trogir's medieval heart
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace in Split
- Dive Into Culture experience about the legacy of the Roman Empire and Emperor Diocletian
Landmarks/POIs Trogir Medieval Town Diocletian's Palace - Day 5
Split
You have the full day to explore Split on your own terms. Start at Pjaca Square where locals have gathered for centuries, then climb the bell tower for views across terracotta roofs and marble facing the Adriatic. Pop into hidden cafes for lunch and wander the streets at your leisure. There's also an optional full-day excursion to the Dalmatian Islands if you want to venture further out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pjaca Square
- Ascend bell tower for city views
Optional Activities
- Full-day Optional Experience to one of the Dalmatian Islands
Landmarks/POIs Pjaca Square - Day 6
Split to Sarajevo
You'll travel to Sarajevo, known as the 'Jerusalem of Europe' for its religious and multicultural heritage. A Local Specialist takes you inside the Bosnian War Tunnel, sharing stories of wartime bravery and loss. By evening, you'll join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Bosnian War Tunnel
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Bosnian War Tunnel - Day 7
Sarajevo
Starting early, you'll walk through Sarajevo's Old Town with a Local Specialist, passing the Balkans' largest mosque, the Eternal Flame, and Sarajevo Roses marking where shells hit during wartime. You'll also meet third-generation coppersmiths Adnan and Kenan, who keep Ottoman metalwork traditions alive. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Sarajevo's Old Town
- Visit to the largest mosque in the Balkans
- Visit to Eternal Flame
- Meet third-generation coppersmiths Adnan and Kenan for MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience preserving Ottoman-era metalwork tradition
Optional Activities
- Explore Copper Street during free time
- Drink from the fountain of Sebilj
Landmarks/POIs Sarajevo Old Town Eternal Flame Sebilj Fountain Copper Street - Day 8
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
You're heading toward Dubrovnik today with a stop at the Mostar Bridge, where a Local Specialist explains its 16th-century Ottoman origins and how it was restored after wartime damage. Then you'll continue to Dubrovnik, passing dramatic Dalmatian coastal cliffs and secluded coves as you approach the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Mostar Bridge with Local Specialist commentary
Landmarks/POIs Mostar Bridge Neretva River - Day 9
Dubrovnik
A guided tour takes you through Dubrovnik's limestone streets, hitting the main sights like the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain, and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. If you want, there's an option to walk the city walls. This evening, you'll visit a local winery to meet Matea Botaro and her family for a Be My Guest dinner featuring Dubrovnik specialities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dubrovnik specialities and wine at local winery with Matea Botaro and family)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's main sights
- Visit to Rector's Palace
- Visit to Onofrio's Fountain
- Visit to Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
- Be My Guest experience at local winery with Matea Botaro and family
- Dinner with Dubrovnik specialities and wine
Optional Activities
- Walk along the top of the city walls
Landmarks/POIs Rector's Palace Onofrio's Fountain Franciscan Monastery Dominican Monastery Dubrovnik City Walls - Day 10
Dubrovnik to Kotor and Return
You'll travel to Montenegro and connect with a Local Specialist to explore Kotor, a charming town at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor with Venetian palaces and medieval churches worth seeing. After exploring, you'll head back to Dubrovnik this evening for a Farewell Dinner celebrating the Adriatic coast and the friendships you've made.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kotor with Local Specialist
- Explore Venetian palaces and medieval churches in Kotor
- Farewell Dinner in Dubrovnik
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Bay of Kotor - Day 11
Dubrovnik Departure
Your Balkans adventure wraps up this morning after breakfast, and you'll head home with memories from the past week along the Croatian and Montenegrin coasts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
