Embark on a multi-day Balkan excursion and explore the stunning countries of Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking nature of these diverse destinations.
Embark on a multi-day Balkan excursion and explore the stunning countries of Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking nature of these diverse destinations.
SARAJEVO
Bascarsija - After pickup and a meet and greet, your driver/tour director will take you to Old Town Sarajevo for an introductory tour. Starting with City Hall, you’ll move towards the craft streets and Bascarsija square with the Sebilj monument.
Coppersmith Store Hidic - Later, we visit a coppersmith’s shop where you’ll learn about…
SARAJEVO
Bascarsija - After pickup and a meet and greet, your driver/tour director will take you to Old Town Sarajevo for an introductory tour. Starting with City Hall, you’ll move towards the craft streets and Bascarsija square with the Sebilj monument.
Coppersmith Store Hidic - Later, we visit a coppersmith’s shop where you’ll learn about traditional handcrafts in the only preserved street from Ottoman times.
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - Hear stories about the famous Gazi Husrev Bey, who invested much of his fortune in Sarajevo, building the largest mosque, a school, a hotel for caravans, a covered market, and more.
Latin Bridge - Learn about the assassination that triggered World War I.
Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - A short stop next to the Old Jewish Temple, now a museum, to learn about Jewish heritage in the capital.
Katedrala Sarajevo - Visit the Catholic Cathedral and the second square in Old Town.
Pijaca Markale - Hear stories of the Siege of Sarajevo, survival, daily bombings, and the massacre at the marketplace.
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral - Learn about Serbian Orthodox heritage in Sarajevo.
Sarajevo War Tunnel - After the walking tour, we’ll take you on a panoramic drive through the city to the Tunnel Museum, where we’ll discuss the siege of Sarajevo and the Bosnian War.
SARAJEVO - BLAGAJ - KRAVICA FALLS - MOSTAR
Konjic - After breakfast, we proceed from Sarajevo towards the Herzegovina region. Our first stop, after a one-hour drive, is the small town of Konjic. Here, we visit a 17th-century stone Ottoman bridge located on the upper part of the Neretva River.
Neretva River - On our way to Blagaj village, we’ll drive along the most beautiful road in the country, passing by Jablanico Lake and the Neretva Canyon.
Blagaj - Upon arrival in Blagaj village, we visit the majestic Buna River springs.
Pocitelj - Twenty kilometers from Blagaj, on our way to Kravica Falls, we stop for pictures in the medieval stone town of Pocitelj. The town was mainly built during Ottoman times, but the fortress on the hill above is a medieval heritage site.
Kravice Falls - Finally, we arrive at the most beautiful waterfall in Herzegovina. Kravica is a geological phenomenon located in a karst 130-meter amphitheater, a perfect spot for refreshing and free time.
Mostar - The last place to visit today is the famous Mostar. Upon arrival, we will have a guided tour of the Old Town, where we visit the Ottoman bazaar, Crooked Bridge, Stari Most (Old Bridge), both river banks, and the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Check into the hotel, and the rest of the day is free and easy.
MOSTAR - SPLIT - NEUM
Split - After breakfast, we depart towards Split (Croatia). It will take us three hours with short breaks and a border crossing to arrive. Once in Old Town Split, we will have a guided walking tour and visit Diocletian’s Palace. After the tour, you will have three hours of free time to explore the city before we depart for Neum.
Neum - From Split to Neum, we drive the main road, not the highway, so you’ll have the most beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea and small Croatian coastal towns along the way. Once we reach Neum, we check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free and easy.
NEUM - DUBROVNIK - KOTOR - BUDVA
Dubrovnik - After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and proceed 80 kilometers to Dubrovnik. Once we arrive in the Old Town, a local guide will take us on a walking tour inside the stone walls. After the tour, you will have two hours to explore the Old Town before we continue to Montenegro.
Kotor - The first town to visit in Montenegro is Kotor. A local tour guide will lead us through the Old Town. Free time follows, then we proceed to Budva.
Budva - A short ride from Kotor brings us to Budva. We’ll walk through the Old Town before checking into the hotel. The rest of the day is free and easy.
BUDVA - SHKODER - TIRANA
Shkoder - The first part of the day is spent driving to Albania to visit Shkoder town with a local tour guide. Later, we depart for the Albanian capital.
Tirana - Once we reach the city center of Tirana, a local tour guide will take us to Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, Mother Teresa Square, famous communist bunkers, the Pyramid, and more. Check into the hotel, and the rest of the day is free and easy.
TIRANA - OHRID
Ohrid - After checking out from the hotel, our driver/tour director will take you from Tirana to Ohrid town in North Macedonia. After a two-hour journey and border crossing, we reach the majestic Ohrid Old Town. With a local tour guide, we visit the main promenade, entrance gates to the Old Town, a pearl shop, an old paper factory, and St. Sofia Monastery. The rest of the day is free and easy in Ohrid.
OHRID - SKOPJE
Skopje - A three-hour drive from Ohrid to Skopje with short stops. Once we reach the capital, a local guide will take us on a walking tour of the Old Town, visiting both sides of the Vardar River. The tour includes the Ottoman-influenced Old Town with its bazaar and many small shops and restaurants, and the Macedonian side with Alexander the Great heritage. After the tour, we transfer you to your accommodation or the airport, as you choose. End of service.
- English-speaking Driver/Guide
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Six nights in 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast included
- All applicable fees and taxes covered
- Expert local tour guides
- English-speaking Driver/Guide
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Six nights in 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast included
- All applicable fees and taxes covered
- Expert local tour guides
- lunch
- dinner
- lunch
- dinner
The Western Balkans, though interconnected and relatively small, can pose a challenge for many in terms of planning and organizing the places to visit on a Balkan journey. We have crafted a straightforward solution for those travelers with restricted vacation time. Our one-week tour encompasses the major tourist spots in Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro,…
The Western Balkans, though interconnected and relatively small, can pose a challenge for many in terms of planning and organizing the places to visit on a Balkan journey. We have crafted a straightforward solution for those travelers with restricted vacation time. Our one-week tour encompasses the major tourist spots in Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. Our itinerary comprises a blend of history, culture, and nature, all narrated by local guides in each city for an in-depth understanding and immersive experience. Our service includes an English-speaking driver-guide, interspersed stops at various locations for imparting valuable insights as we traverse the most captivating regions of our countries.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
