15 days tour

Croatia And The Balkans

Croatia And The Balkans

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Accommodation

Hotels/pensions (14 nts).

Meals

14 breakfasts

Transport

Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: DESฬŒA Womenโ€™s Centre Visit, Dubrovnik Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Petrovaradin Fortress visit (Novi Sad). Kalemegdan Fortress visit (Belgrade). โ€™Tunnel of Lifeโ€™ tour (Sarajevo). Sea kayaking trip (Bay of Kotor). Beach time in Hvar. Scenic boat ride around Pakleni islands. Diocletianโ€™s Palace guided tour (Split). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

1. YOUR CEO It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. 2. LUGGAGE In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. We highly recommend travelling with a backpack or duffel bag over any wheeled luggage options. 3. RAMADAN Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan in Muslim areas, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who canโ€™t at that time. 4. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 6. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Novi Sad - Stari Grad Visit (Free) Sarajevo - Latin Bridge Visit (Free) - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (10-30BAM per person) - Times of Misfortune Tour & Tunnel Museum (54BAM per person) - Gallery 11/07/95 (12-15BAM per person) - Svrzoโ€™s House (3BAM per person) Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret - Stari Most (Old Bridge) Visit (Free) - War Photo Exhibition (6BAM per person) Kotor - Sea Kayaking (20EUR per person) - Kotor City Exploration (Free) - Kotor Maritime Museum (4EUR per person) Perast - Perast Visit Risan - Risan town and Roman Mosaics Visit (10EUR per person) Dubrovnik - Sea Kayaking (36EUR per person) - Rectorโ€™s Palace (70HRK per person) - Museum of Croatian War of Independence (20HRK per person) - War Photography Museum (40HRK per person) - Dubrovnik City Wall Walk (150HRK per person) - Franciscan Monastery & Museum (30HRK per person) - Cable Car Ride (150HRK per person) Lopud - Lopud Island Visit Hvar - St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral (10HRK per person) - Hvar Fortress Visit (6EUR per person) Split - Bacvice Beach Visit (Free) - Marjanโ€™s Peak Visit (30EUR per person) - St Duje Cathedral Visit (15-40HRK per person) - Mestrovic Gallery (30HRK per person) Trogir - Trogir Excursion (15-41EUR per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Croatia And The Balkans

  • Day 1 Day 1: Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Budapest

      Arrive at any time. We recommend booking pre-tour accommodation to fully explore this breathtaking city.
      There are no planned activities until tonightโ€™s welcome meeting.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Budapest/Novi Sad (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Budapest/Novi Sad (1B)

      Today we will be traveling by local bus to Novi Sad. Enjoy the first opportunity to try some Serbian cuisine.
      Cross into Serbia and enjoy time in the second largest city. Spend an evening wandering this cultural hub.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 05:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 3 Day 3: Novi Sad/Belgrade (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Novi Sad/Belgrade (1B)

      Spend the morning exploring Novi Sad. Visit the famous Petrovaradin Fortress and, with time, check out the charming old town, or Stari Grad. In the afternoon, enjoy a short bus ride to Belgrade.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Petrovaradin Fortress Visit
  • Day 4 Day 4: Belgrade (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Belgrade (1B)

      Visit the Kalemegdan Fortress then spend a free day floating down the Danube or shopping in one of the many bustling markets.
      Opt to visit the National Theater or National Museum. The city offers a wealth of churches and cathedrals as well as an interesting Ethnographic Museum. Learn more about Serbian culture, traditions, costumes, and tools used throughout history.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Kalemegdan Fortress Visit
  • Day 5 Day 5: Belgrade/Sarajevo (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Belgrade/Sarajevo (1B)

      Travel to Sarajevo, one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the region. Walk around the cobblestone streets, visit the famous Latin Bridge, and soak in the bustling atmosphere of this resilient place.
      Walk around the cobblestone streets of the Old Town while taking in the architecture of its diverse places of worship.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Belgrade to Sarajevo 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 6 Day 6: Sarajevo (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Sarajevo (1B)

      Take an included tour of the โ€™Tunnel of Lifeโ€™ to get a better understanding of the tragic recent history of this captivating city. Spend some free time exploring the Stari Grad section and looking for โ€™Sarajevo Rosesโ€™.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Tunnel of Life Tour
  • Day 7 Day 7: Sarajevo/Mostar (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Sarajevo/Mostar (1B)

      Travel through beautiful countryside to reach charming Mostar. The cityโ€™s symbol, a beautiful reconstructed Ottoman-style bridge, is a reminder of the tenacity of Bosnians in recent times. Wander the old city and visit the new, taking in the many reminders of what the people of this region have survived.
      After visiting the bridge, wander through the small streets and opt to sit in a cafรฉ, enjoying the laid-back atmosphere.

      For a sobering look into the cityโ€™s recent history, wander through town, passing buildings still riddled with bullet holes. Visit a bank that was completely destroyed during the war and past houses in shambles. While life continues and progress is made, these sights remain as reminders of the evils of war.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Sarajevo to Mostar 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Mostar/Kotor (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Mostar/Kotor (1B)

      Continue on to Montenegro and arrive to the Bay of Kotor, a World Heritage-listed region. There is free time here to relax or explore as desired.
      Arrive in time to start exploring this gorgeous area.

      If relaxing is more your style, the beach of Kotor offers a great escape.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Mostar to Kotor 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Kotor (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Kotor (1B)

      Enjoy a sea kayaking tour before free time to relax or explore. Wander the streets of the walled city of Kotor or relax on picturesque beaches.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Sea Kayaking
  • Day 10 Day 10: Kotor/Dubrovnik (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kotor/Dubrovnik (1B)

      Travel to Croatia and experience the โ€™Pearl of the Adriaticโ€™ in Dubrovnik. Visit the G Adventures-supported Deลกa project, a non profit dedicated to empowering and employing women in the community. Then, choose to relax in one of the many cafรฉs, explore the old town fortifications, or take a boat trip to one of the nearby islands.
      The red roofs of the old city make for spectacular photos and the seaside cafรฉs serve up tasty seafood.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - DESฬŒA Womenโ€™s Centre Visit
  • Day 11 Day 11: Dubrovnik (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Dubrovnik (1B)

      Enjoy a free day to explore the Dalmatian Coast.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 12 Day 12: Dubrovnik/Hvar (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Dubrovnik/Hvar (1B)

      Head to the island of Hvar. Enjoy amazing beaches, nightlife, and water sports.
      Filled with sunshine, the beautiful island is known for its lavender fields and vineyards in the interior and detailed Venetian-inspired architecture in the towns.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Ferry: Dubrovnik to Hvar 03:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 13 Day 13: Hvar (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Hvar (1B)

      Soak in the scenery and relish the calm on a boat ride around the Pakleni Islands.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Pakleni Islands Boat Ride
  • Day 14 Day 14: Hvar/Split (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Hvar/Split (1B)

      Ferry back to the mainland and arrive to Split. Take a guided tour of the UNESCO site at Diocletianโ€™s Palace. Enjoy free time to explore this charming seaside town.
      Opt to visit the local market and gobble up some Croatian delicacies. For a little more activity, visit Marjanโ€™s peak with gorgeous views over the city or hit up some of the hiking and biking trails in the area.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Ferry: Hvar to Split 01:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Diocletianโ€™s Palace Guided Walk
  • Day 15 Day 15: Split (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Split (1B)

      Depart at any time.
      We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively city has to offer.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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