The Big Balkan Tour

Description

Embrace the best of what Balkan has to offer in this 14-day tour, taking you from Croatian coastal cities and historically important towns of Montenegro, through the lively Serbian capital and stunning national parks, before you finish the trip in Slovenia, a melting pot of natural wonders.

• The adventure begins with a walking tour in Zagreb, where you will stroll through the beautiful historical old town with a private guide, but also have enough time to later explore on your own
• Discover the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, through its cultural and architectural sights and have a taste of authentic Serbian food
• Take a scenic ride from Belgrade to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina, and wander through the city with a local guide, spotting the Jewish quarter, Bascarsija, the war tunnel, and many other cultural and historical hotspots
• Head towards Mostar and explore the Old Bridge, its most famous landmark
• Explore Dubrovnik and its rich history, hidden in the monuments and buildings within, before you take an afternoon trip to the charming medieval town of Kotor
• Continuing to Ston, a small town surrounded by the second longest wall in the world, built for the protection of its famous salt plants
• The next stop is Split, the second largest Croatian city full of historical charm and beautiful monuments, Diocletian's Palace and the Cathedral of St. Domnius among others
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Sibenik before stopping at Croatia's unique natural treasure, Plitvice Lakes National Park, which is home to breathtaking scenery and spectacular waterfalls
• Moving on to Istria, you will explore the popular charming resort of Opatija, head to Pula, and stroll through the scenic old town of Rovinj
• On day 12 you will finally reach Slovenia, first visiting the medieval streets of Piran and UNESCO Skocjan caves, one of the most beautiful caves in Europe, and finishing the day on top of the castle hill in Ljubljana
• On your last day, you will discover the alpine fairy-tale that is Bled, visiting the castle on top of the cliff and the famous church on the iconic island in the middle of the lake, followed by a relaxing walk in the Bled Vintgar gorge national park
• Admire our largest glacial lake Bohinj, located in the Triglav National Park, and take a walk in the charming medieval town of Skofja Loka before you transfer back to Ljubljana