14 days tour

Hidden Balkan 7 Countries

Hidden Balkan 7 Countries

This tour includes:

Guide

- Professional tour guidance throughout the tour - Tour logistics and organization by licensed incoming agency

Accommodation

Standard package: - 4 BB in Belgrade in Hotel Royal Inn 4* / Hotel Mark 4* / Hotel Prag 4* or similar - 1 HB in Zlatibor in Hotel Palisad standard 4* / Hotel Mir 4* / Hotel Iris 4* or similar - 1 BB in Sarajevo in Hotel Holiday 4* / Hotel Bosnia 4* / Hotel Old Town 4* or similar - 1 BB in Trebinje in Hotel Platani 4* / Hotel Central Park 4* / Hotel SL Industry 4* or similar - 2 BB in Budva Hotel Moskva 4* / Hotel Bracera 4* / Hotel Tre Canne 4* or similar - 1 BB in Tirana in Hotel Senator 4* / Hotel Golden City & My Spa 4* / Hotel Prestige 4* or similar - 2 BB in Skopje in Hotel Premium 4* / Hotel Ibis Skopje City Center 4* / Hotel Queenโ€™s 4* or similar - 1 BB in Sofia in Hotel BW Premier Collection City 4* / Best Western Terminus Hotel 4* / Triada Hotel 4* or similar Superior package: - 4 BB in Belgrade in Hotel Saint Ten 5* / Hotel Hyatt Regency 5* / Hotel Hilton 5* or similar - 1 HB in Zlatibor in Hotel Palisad 4* superior / Hotel Mona 4* or similar - 1 BB in Sarajevo in Hotel Europe 5* / Hotel President 4* / Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott 4* or similar - 1 BB in Trebinje in Hotel Nar 4* / Hotel SL Industry 4* / Hotel Central Park 4* or similar - 2 BB in Budva Hotel Majestic 4* / Hotel Budva 4* / Hotel Avala Resort & Villas 4* or similar - 1 BB in Tirana in Hotel Rogner 5* / Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana 5* / Hotel Mak Albania 5* or similar - 2 BB in Skopje in Park Hotel & Spa 5* / Hotel Arka 5* / Bushi Resort & Spa 5* or similar - 1 BB in Sofia in Grand Hotel Sofia 5* / Hotel Hilton 5* or similar

Others

- All sightseeing tours and transfers that are written in this program - Entrance tickets to the Museum of Yugoslav History*, monastery Kruลกedol, Wooden Town, Blagaj, Rozafa Castle and Skull Tower - Ticket for the 90-minutes ride on Museum Train - ล argan eight** - Boat trip from Perast to the island of Our Lady of the Rock - 1 bottle of water (0.5l) daily for each passenger - VAT, Accommodation taxes and City taxes in every country *Museum of Yugoslav History is closed on Mondays **Due to the limited capacity of the Museum Train โ€“ ล argan eight, in case of unavailability, tickets will not be booked, and the customer will be refunded an amount of ticket price (10 โ‚ฌ). After/before the booking, the agency may, by costumerโ€™s request, within 48 hours, inform the customer whether the agency will reserve the requested tickets.

Meals

- 4 breakfasts in a hotel in Belgrade - 1 breakfast and 1 dinner in a hotel in Zlatibor - 1 breakfast in a hotel in Sarajevo - 1 breakfast in a hotel in Trebinje - 2 breakfasts in a hotel in Budva - 1 breakfast in a hotel in Tirana - 2 breakfasts in a hotel in Skopje - 1 breakfast in a hotel in Sofia

Transport

- Airport arrival transfer - Transportation throughout the tour according to the itinerary Our fleet consists of different type of vehicles that provide a comfortable and relaxing ride. Depending on the number of passengers, we have minivans, minibuses and coaches available. All of them are spacious, comfortable, feature AC and are operated by drivers with extensive experience.

Not included:

Flights

- International flights are not included.

Insurance

- Travel insurance is not included in this tour. *Although the Serbia Tour Operator has approved a FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the departure date (100% refund), in addition to other insurance coverage, we recommend that you consider purchasing a trip cancellation insurance policy so that you can cancel the trip and be able to reimburse your prepaid, forfeited and non-refundable costs.

Others

Standard package: - 1/1 Room Supplement (on basic price) โ‚ฌ390 in Regular season - 1/3 Room Reduction (per person on basic price) -โ‚ฌ50 in Regular season Superior package: 1/1 Room Supplement (on basic price) โ‚ฌ730 in Regular season 1/3 Room Reduction (per person on basic price) -โ‚ฌ70 in Regular season Child Policy, Y/O - Valid both for Standard and Superior Package : - 0 to 2 years - Free of charge - 2 to 6 years - in existing bed: 50% discount - 2 to 12 years - in extra bed: 1/3 Room Reduction Policy - 12+ in extra bed: 1/3 Room Reduction Policy - Tips and porterage services are not included in price

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Itinerary of your trip Hidden Balkan 7 Countries

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival To Belgrade
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival To Belgrade

      *If you are arriving in Belgrade a few days prior to the tour departure, you can book additional nights with us, at the same hotel, for a surcharge of โ‚ฌ55 (Standard package) or โ‚ฌ95 (Superior package). Prices are per person, per night, in a double room.

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      Upon arrival in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, you will be welcomed by your driver and escorted to your hotel. On the short coach ride from the Nikola Tesla airport, sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of New Belgrade with its prominent โ€˜blocksโ€™ โ€“ a classic example of Socialist architecture, built after World War II โ€“ and modern business centres, including the imposing Uลกฤ‡e Tower. Along the way, your driver will show you and tell some stories about the Western Gate of Belgrade, the famous Belgrade Arena and the monumental Palace of Serbia. Check-in at your hotel. 

      Use your free time to rest and prepare for the trip. At 7pm in the hotel reception, you will be greeted by your guide who will introduce himself and provide you with detailed information about the entire trip. You will also meet the other travellers in the group. For the rest of the evening, we recommend you take a short, leisurely walk through one of the oldest quarters towards the bohemian heart of Belgrade - Skadarlija. In a charming 19th century cobbled street you will find many numerous โ€˜kafanasโ€™ where you can try delicious local specialties while listening to traditional music. Overnight.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Belgrade โ€“ Fruลกka Gora โ€“ Sremski Karlovci โ€“ Novi Sad โ€“ Belgrade
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Belgrade โ€“ Fruลกka Gora โ€“ Sremski Karlovci โ€“ Novi Sad โ€“ Belgrade

      Breakfast.On this tour, you will explore the most interesting sights of Vojvodina, a province in the north of Serbia. You will be driven through picturesque scenery and Serbiaโ€™s famous wine region towards the โ€˜Serbian Holy Landโ€™, home to 17 functioning Serbian Orthodox monasteries. You will visit well preserved monastery Kruลกedol, where youโ€™ll have the opportunity to buy wine and rakija made by the monks.

      The tour continues on to town of Sremski Karlovci. A real gem of Serbian culture and spirituality, Sremski Karlovci feels like a โ€˜museum townโ€™ with its Baroque centre, the Patriarchal Court, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and the first Serbian secondary school (gymnasium). It is also famous for wine production and the townโ€™s annual Wineball festival. You will finish your tour of this charming town with a visit and wine tasting at one the regionโ€™s most prominent wineries.

      Further on the tour, you will visit the 2021 European Capital of Culture, Novi Sad. Located on the historical border of two former empires โ€“ the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman โ€“ as a result, the capital of Vojvodina is a multi-cultural city with an interesting mix of architectural influences. On a sightseeing tour around the city, you will walk around the cityโ€™s pedestrian zone, past the City Hall, a Catholic church, the old city centre, the former house of Albert Einsteinโ€™s wife Mileva, the cultural foundation Matica Srpska and a synagogue. Then youโ€™ll follow the right bank of Danube and visit Petrovaradin, or the so-called โ€˜Danubeโ€™s Gibraltarโ€™, where the fortress is located. Drive back to Belgrade. Overnight.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Belgrade Great Sightseeing Tour // Leisure Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Belgrade Great Sightseeing Tour // Leisure Day

      After breakfast, you will embark on a tour (driving and walking) around Belgrade, a capital city well known for its various architectural styles, dynamic history and fantastic views of one of the biggest river confluences in the whole of Europe. Start the tour visiting the Museum of Yugoslav History, a memorial complex devoted to the life and deeds of Josip Broz Tito, the political leader of Yugoslavia. Next, you will pass by the stadium of FC Red Star โ€“ the former European and World Cup champions, and proceed to the Temple of Saint Sava, Belgradeโ€™s patron saint. Very much a symbol of the city, this impressive building can be seen from any part of the capital. 

      After a short break at the Templeโ€™s plateau, the panoramic tour will then take you from Slavija Square, to Saint Markโ€™s Church, the Serbian National Parliament and White Palace, and on to Republic Square. This most central point of Belgrade is surrounded by such cultural institutions as the National Theatre and National Museum. The tour will then head along the lively Knez Mihailo Street, the main pedestrian and shopping zone, before stopping for a visit to the Orthodox Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, which is located just across from the Building of Patriarchate. Your guide will tell you about the tavern around the corner, the oldest in the city and intriguingly known as โ€œ?โ€ (Question Mark), before continuing on to Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress, the most important cultural-historic complex of the city, situated on the confluence of the rivers Sava and Danube.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Belgrade โ€“ ล argan Eight โ€“ Wooden-Town โ€“ Zlatibor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Belgrade โ€“ ล argan Eight โ€“ Wooden-Town โ€“ Zlatibor

      Breakfast and check-out. Morning departure from Belgrade, heading west towards the picturesque Ovฤar-Kablar Gorge, through which the West Morava River meanders. The tour will continue on to Tara National Park, and you will have time to reflect on its beauty from aboard the authentic, retro โ€˜Nostalgiaโ€™ train which runs along the narrow-gauge heritage railway, ล argan Eight. Travelling from the bottom of ล argan mountain on route shaped like the number eight (hence the name), you will be transported back in time while enjoying the stunning mountain scenery and numerous tunnels and viaducts. 

      At the beginning of the 20th century, the railway used to be a part of the railway from Belgrade to Sarajevo. After enjoying the breathtaking nature, you will arrive at the ethno village Drvengrad (Wooden Town), built by prominent movie director Emir Kusturica. The village, which includes the Meฤ‡avnik Hotel, houses, galleries, shops, a cinema and a church, is made of natural materials, mostly wood. Since 2008, the village plays host to the annual Kรผstendorf Film and Music Festival and Drvengrad has been visited by the likes of Johnny Depp, Monica Belucci, Jim Jarmusch and many others. 

      After exploring Drvengrad, there will be a short drive to the famous Zlatibor Mountain, home of the first royal resort in Serbia. Here you can enjoy a relaxing walk around the quaint town centre of this picturesque air spa. In the evening, an enjoyable dinner of traditional Serbian food typical of the region will be served in the hotel. Overnight. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Zlatibor โ€“ Viลกegrad โ€“ Sarajevo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Zlatibor โ€“ Viลกegrad โ€“ Sarajevo

      Breakfast and check-out. The tour continues to Bosnia and Herzegovina and a short drive takes you to Viลกegrad, where Emir Kusturica used his imagination and creativity to build Andriฤ‡grad (also known as Stone Town). It is a cultural centre with numerous buildings and facilities built on the banks of the Drina River near the famous bridge (a monument under the protection of UNESCO). The bridge is referenced in the title of Ivo Andriฤ‡โ€™s novel The Bridge on the Drina and in honour of the Nobel Prize winning author, Kusturicaโ€™s town was called Andriฤ‡grad (literally translated as Andriฤ‡โ€™s Town). In Andriฤ‡grad, the tour will stop for lunch at an unusual restaurant called Zlatna Moruna, the interior of which is decorated with frescoes by well-known artist Bisenija Tereลกฤenko.

      After lunch, the tour will continue on to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check-in at the hotel. After a short rest, the Sarajevo sightseeing tour will start, covering all the main sights including: Vijeฤ‡nica or Sarajevo City Hall, the building of which was finished during the Austro-Hungarian period; the old downtown of the city called Baลกฤarลกija; the historical and cultural centre of Sarajevo with authentic shops and souqs from the Ottoman era; the Orthodox Church from the 16th century; the Gazi Husrev-bey mosque; the Sahat Tower from the 17th century; and the first public toilet in Europe. Next you will head on to the Latin Bridge where Gavrilo Princip shot the successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne Franz Ferdinand, consequently starting the First World War. After crossing the bridge, you will reach Bezistan, a market complex from the 16th century, and then on to the main pedestrian zone Ferhadiya with the Sarajevo Synagogue from 1580 and a Catholic cathedral from 1881. Return to the hotel and overnight.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Sarajevo โ€“ Mostar โ€“ Blagaj โ€“ Trebinje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Sarajevo โ€“ Mostar โ€“ Blagaj โ€“ Trebinje

      Breakfast and check-out. Drive to one of the most beautiful cities of the Balkan Peninsula, Mostar. During the walking tour, you will visit the symbol of the city, Balkan TOP 10 and the most photographed sight in the country โ€“ the Old Bridge (a UNESCO protected landmark). You will then proceed to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, the Crooked Bridge and the old tannerโ€™s quarter Tabhana. Free time in Mostar for getting lunch on the banks of the Neretva River, with an amazing view of the bridge that rises above you. 

      The excursion continues to Blagaj (a site on the UNESCO Tentative List), an old town from the 15th century where the Kosaฤa noble family ruled. Blagaj was also the crib of Islam of todayโ€™s Bosnia and Herzegovina, when dervish Sari Satluk built a khanqah at the riverhead of Buna. During the short tour, enjoy the view of the monastery located in a fairy-tale environment, beneath the cliffs, on the shores of the emerald green river Buna.

      The next destination of the day is Trebinje, a picturesque town with a wonderful mix of sights originating from a mix of different cultures. The tour starts with a visit to Arslanagiฤ‡a Bridge, a dream for artists and photographers alike; this stone bridge with its peaceful atmosphere will take you 400 years back in time. During the leisurely walk through the narrow streets of the old town, youโ€™ll see the most important sights of Trebinje as you make your way to the so called โ€˜Poetโ€™s Squareโ€™ where you can sit under the 115 year old trees, which are the symbol of the town. In this beautiful town, Emir Kusturica, the world famous movie director, made one of his last movies, with Monica Belluci in the leading role. Overnight in the hotel.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trebinje โ€“ Dubrovnik โ€“ Budva
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trebinje โ€“ Dubrovnik โ€“ Budva

      Breakfast and check โ€“ out. Drive and arrival in Dubrovnik, one of the most significant monuments in the world and one of Europeโ€™s best preserved walled cities, known since the 7th century. The old town is surrounded by a 2 km long wall that gives a great opportunity to see old Dubrovnik from above during a one hour relaxing walk; the cityโ€™s churches, fortifications and monuments are a real must-see. Dubrovnik has enchanted a lot of famous persons to devote their pieces of art to the city, thus in this city of marble and light coloured stone, you will find numerous art galleries and unique shops. In the historical centre of Dubrovnik, you will visit the main street Stradun, the main square Placa, Pile Gate, the Rectorโ€™s Palace, Sponza Palace, the walls of the Old Town, the church of Saint Blaise, the cathedral, the Jesuit church, Orlandoโ€™s Column, Big Onofrioโ€™s Fountain, the city port and other hidden gems. 

      Drive to Budva, the town known as the tourist capital of Montenegro and for all the right reasons. Highlights include walk through the mediaeval cobbled streets of Budvaโ€™s Old Town, a cocktail on the warm sandy beach and incredible views of the natural beauty of Budva, the bay and neighbouring islands. Located on a small peninsula, the Old Town represents a treasure chest of cultural heritage. Along the narrow streets and around the squares you will find famous buildings such as the Church of the Holy Trinity, which houses the tomb of the exquisite writer Stjepan Mitrov Ljubiลกa, and the churches of Saint Ivan, Santa Maria in Punta and Saint Sava. At the end of the tour, you will have some free time and we suggest using it to enjoy some fresh seafood and local wines at one of the many restaurants. Checkโ€“in to the hotel. Overnight.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Budva โ€“ Kotor โ€“ Budva // Leisure Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Budva โ€“ Kotor โ€“ Budva // Leisure Day

      Breakfast. Today we are heading to the Bay of Kotor.  With its unique landscape, it is a must-see location for more than 500 cruisers during a year.  Our first stop a stop will be at the town of Perast, little settlement in baroque style. From Perast youโ€™ll start a relaxing boat ride along Boka Kotorska Bay to picturesque island of Our Lady of the Rock. This manmade Island hosts a church with valuable paintings of local artists, silver votive tablets and a famous votive tapestry. 

      After the boat ride, you will continue to Kotor, an old Mediterranean town that dates back to the 12th and 14th century. A walking tour will allow you to explore this UNESCO site, including the churches of Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke, the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and other cultural moments. You will have free time to continue wandering around the old paved town, or have lunch in a restaurant on one of romantic squares.

      Back to Budva and free time for individual  activities and enjoying in modern Mediterranean town. 

      Overnight.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Budva โ€“ Shkodรซr โ€“ Tirana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Budva โ€“ Shkodรซr โ€“ Tirana

      Breakfast and check-out. The tour continues through pristine nature, a national park and past Lake Skadar, the largest lake in Southern Europe. The Albanian spirit is best felt by visiting charming town of Shkodรซr, one of the oldest towns in Europe, unique by its narrow streets, stone walls and ancient houses. At the entrance of the town, the tour will start with a visit to the remains of the Venetian fortress Rozafa, one of the biggest and most famous castles in Albania. It rises imposingly on a rocky hill, surrounded by the Buna and Drina rivers, and offers amazing views of Shkodรซr, Lake Skadar and its water-intersected surroundings. Continue on the tour to the centre of the town, walking through the well preserved and most popular pedestrian street Kole Idromeno towards the other sights of the town, including the Ebu Bekr Mosque, the Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity and the monument of Mother Teresa.

      Drive to Tirana, the capital city of Albania as well as its largest city. Situated on the banks of the Lana River, Tirana has outstanding architecture, wide boulevards, parks, shops and cafรฉs. The heart of Tirana is the Skanderbeg Square, where you will find many important ministry buildings, as well as the National Opera, the National Bank and the National Library. The square is dominated by a statue of Lord Skanderbeg, an Albanian hero and symbol of freedom and independence. During the sightseeing tour, you will be introduced to the architecture of the Mussolini period and see the cityโ€™s most important landmarks, including the Etโ€™hem Bey Mosque, the National Museum of History, the Clock Tower and the Presidential Palace. As you stroll through the central part of the city, you can enjoy the many murals and works of art painted on the buildings by various artists and understand why Tirana is known as โ€˜the city of colourful buildingsโ€™. 

      Check-in to the hotel. Overnight.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Tirana โ€“ Elbasan โ€“ Ohrid โ€“ Skopje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Tirana โ€“ Elbasan โ€“ Ohrid โ€“ Skopje

      Breakfast and check-out. On the way to North Macedonia, we will make a stop in Elbasan, the  third largest city in Albania, located on the Shkumbin River. While the city was the main centre of Albanian nationalism during Ottoman rule, Elbasan is best known for its castle district. Here you can still admire the old city walls built by the Ottoman sultan Mehmet II on the ruins of the Roman and Byzantine fortifications, which gave the city the name of Eli-Bashan (โ€œI put the handโ€). Inside the fortress, while walking the cobblestone streets past old houses and excellent restaurants, you will see the Royal Mosque that dates back to the 15th century, the Orthodox Church of Saint Mary and the Sahati Clock Tower. 

      Continue to Ohrid, the soul of the Balkans and the cradle of Slavic literacy. Thanks to its extraordinary natural beauty and rich historical and cultural heritage, Ohrid was proclaimed as both a Cultural and Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. One of the oldest lakes in the world will welcome you with a photographic setting, impeccably clear water that reflects the lakeโ€™s picturesque high mountain surroundings. This former capital of the First Bulgarian Empire is the spiritual and national centre of Northern Macedonia. In the same area where the first Slavic university was founded, you will have the chance to visit over 300 Orthodox churches and monasteries.

      Drive to Skopje. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight. 

  • Day 11 Day 11: Skopje Sightseeing Tour // Leisure Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Skopje Sightseeing Tour // Leisure Day

      Breakfast. The capital of North Macedonia, for a long time Skopje has been the meeting point of different nations and cultures in the heart of the Balkans. After an earthquake in 1963, Skopje was rebuilt and it is now a modern city with a population of almost one million. With its fortress, cultural and historical monuments, archaeological sites and the nearby Matka canyon, it is a very attractive tourist destination. Start your sightseeing tour in the old part of city with a stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Bazaar, the biggest bazaar preserved in the Balkans today. With the 1500-year old Kale fortress perched above, listen to stories about the Sultan Murad Mosque and Daut Pasha Hamam before walking across the Stone Bridge, close by the Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia, towards Macedonia Square and its amazing fountain with the โ€˜Warrior on a Horseโ€™ monument. In the newer and more modern part of the city, you will also see the Porta Macedonia, the Memorial House of Mother Teresa, the Art Bridge and numerous statues of prominent North Macedonian figures. 

      For the remainder of the day, we suggest you use your free time to rest in the hotel before heading out to experience the cityโ€™s nightlife. We recommend heading to Debar Maalo  โ€” an area famed for its restaurants โ€” and trying numerous North Macedonian delicacies including shopska salad, ajvar (roasted red pepper spread), sarma (minced meat rolled in cabbage/vine leaves), tavฤe gravฤe (baked beans) and stuffed peppers. Back to the hotel. Overnight.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Skopje โ€“ Rila โ€“ Sofia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Skopje โ€“ Rila โ€“ Sofia

      Breakfast and check-out. Drive to Bulgaria and visiting the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. The monastery was destroyed in the fire at the beginning of the 19th century, but was rebuilt and now it is not just a tourist attraction, but one of the holiest places in Bulgaria. In 1983 the monastery was declared a monument of culture under UNESCO protection and because of their importance, the frescoes are protected by glass walls. 

      Later on we are driving to Sofia. Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. Founded thousands of years ago, the city continues to develop as the countryโ€™s cultural and economic center. With a population of 1,250,000, Sofia is a dynamic Eastern European capital, distinguished by its unique combination of European and Communist-style architecture as well as many beautiful orthodox churches. On the tour through Sofia you will be able to see the impressive Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the multicolored Russian Church, Church of St. Sophia, as well as the National Theatre, one the cityโ€™s most important landmarks, Jewish Synagogue, National Art Gallery, Archeological Museum and Parliament square, the Ruins of Serdica, the Mosque. 

      Use your free time in the evening to feel like local in Vitosha Boulevard. Here you can find world-famous brands shops, and since it is a pedestrian zone, it is a very pleasant place for strolling and relaxation. Overnight.



  • Day 13 Day 13: Sofia โ€“ Niลก โ€“ Belgrade
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Sofia โ€“ Niลก โ€“ Belgrade

      Breakfast and check-out. Return to Serbia, this time to the eastern region, of which the city of Niลก is the most important destination. Niลก, mostly known for being the birthplace of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, is a crossroad between East and West and therefore sometimes called the โ€˜Gate of East and Westโ€™. As the host of the most visited jazz festival of Southeast Europe, you will remember it for its frequent restaurants and cafรฉs, always filled with the warmth and hospitality of the local people. During the tour of Niลก, you will see several unique sights of global significance. The most important landmark of Niลก is the archaeological park Mediana (temporarily closed), a cultural property of exceptional importance as it contains the remains of the residence of one of the most important Roman emperors, Constantine the Great. Another landmark you wonโ€™t forget easily is Skull Tower. Made of 952 human skulls, it is one of the most macabre historical sites in the world. You will also visit the Niลก Fortress, the largest monument in the city of Niลก and the best preserved Turkish military fortress in Serbia, located in the city centre, on the bank of the Niลกava River. 

      At the end of the tour, head to the cobbled Tinkers Alley and feel the spirit of the only remaining part of Niลกโ€™s old ฤarลกija (market), now home to numerous cafรฉs and restaurants. For an authentic local experience try the grilled meat, arguably the best in the country.

      After an exciting day, drive to Serbiaโ€™s capital city, Belgrade. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight.


  • Day 14 Day 14: Belgrade Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Belgrade Departure

      Breakfast and hotel check-out. As most of our clients decide to extend their trip within their own organisation, transfer to the airport at the end of the tour is not included in the overall price. Any guests who would like Balkan&more to organise a departure transfer on their behalf are welcome to contact us. End of services.

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      If you are departing from Belgrade a few days after the tour end, you can book additional nights with us, at the same hotel, for a surcharge of โ‚ฌ45 (Standard package) or โ‚ฌ85 (Superior package). Prices are per person, per night, in a double room.

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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

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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