Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo
natureOffset: 16 Trees
Tour length 16 days
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In-depth Cultural
Group
Fully Guided
Moderate
Explorer
Private Room
Shared Room
About this tour
Get an authentic taste of the Balkans as you journey through the heart of the region on this fast-paced rail adventure. Travel from Slovenia to Kosovo via Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia - ticking off bucket-list sites and getting to grips with the historic and modern culture of the former Yugoslavia. Explore lesser-travelled cities and areas of rural beauty, hopping on and off local trains and refuelling with authentic local food and drink. Explore by rail - Travel by local train, including the Bar to Belgrade sleeper line Uncover stories of the former Yugoslavia - From iconic highlights to hidden gems, journey across the Balkans and discover both the celebrated landmarks and lesser-known corners that shaped this fascinating region National parks and vibrant capitals - Experience a rich mix of natural wonders and dynamic cities as you travel through the Balkans. From the waterfalls of Plitvice and the iconic bridge in Mostar to buzzing capital hubs like Belgrade and Skopje, each stop reveals a new side of the region's story
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General information
Tour ID124987
Tour length16days
Group size18
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
Tabor 9, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Hotel Park, Hotel reception
18:00
End point
Tahir Zajmi, Prishtinë 10000
Hotel Garden, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Ljubljana
Day 2: Visit Lake Bled, afternoon Ljubljana walking tour
Day 3: Free morning in Ljubljana, afternoon train to Zagreb (Croatia). Walking tour of Zagreb on arrival.
Day 4: Visit Plitvice National Park
Day 5: Travel to Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Day 6: Walking tour of Sarajevo, chance to visit Tunnel of Hope Museum
Day 7: Scenic rail trip to Mostar and walking tour of the city
Day 8: Visit Old Town Dubrovnik (Croatia), travel to Tivat (Montenegro)
Day 9: Morning in Tivat, visit Kotor en route to Bar, board the overnight sleeper train to Belgrade (Serbia)
Day 10: Walking tour of Belgrade free afternoon to explore
Day 11: Optional train excursion to Novi Sad, traditional Serbian barbeque dinner
Day 12: Train to Nis free afternoon to explore further
Day 13: Orientation tour of Skopje (North Macedonia) , included traditional Macedonian dinner
Day 14: Journey to Ohrid with afternoon boat ride on the lake
Day 15: Visit to Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery en route to Pristina (Kosovo). Included farwell dinner.