GRAND
BALKAN
TOUR
18 Days - 17 Nights
Day 1
Arrive in Prague
Prague, the enchanting city of spires, abounds with a magnificent array of monuments, palaces, buildings and churches along the banks of the Vltava River. Take in the grandeur of the old town on a guided walk. The rest of the day in Prague is yours to enjoy!
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Day 2
Prague
Today, explore sprawling Prague Castle. See the Castle Square, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Prague Castle Picture Gallery and the old Royal Palace. Step inside St. Vitus Cathedral and admire the exquisite St. Wenceslaus Chapel. Later, in Lobkowicz Palace’s sumptuous baroque hall, relish a musical performance featuring pieces by esteemed baroque composers.
Day 3
Prague . Cesky Krumlov
Breakfast. Transfer to Cesky Krumlov. Explore the hidden corners and exciting stories of ÄŒeský Krumlov. Discover the quaint shops, admire the architecture, and be surprised by what the streets reveal.
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Day 4
Cesky Krumlov. Brastislava
Breakfast and departure towards Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Walking tour of all the all the must-sees of this historic city. Free time to explore city.
Day 5
Bratislava.Budapest
Breakfast and transfer to Budapest, the elegant Hungarian capital, stands by the legendary Danube River. The city traces its origins to the ancient Roman era, largely because of the many hot springs in and around Budapest. The city has a generous number of bathhouses, from old Turkish baths to more modern ones, where travelers have come for centuries to ‘take the waters’. Like other major European cities, Budapest has been shaped by a rich history from many centuries. A cable car ride from the Old Town Square up to the city’s Castle Hill offers a panoramic view of this lovely old city with its many ancient, medieval, and modern landmarks. Don’t forget to sample the iconic Hungarian goulash, a hearty stew served with tiny egg noodles or csipetke.
Day 6
Budapest.Szeged.Novi Sad
Breakfast. Transfer to Szeged. The privileged geographical location of the city explains a human presence going back several thousand years. Szeged was founded by the Romans and was originally called Partiscum.
The results of excavations that were carried out on the site lead us to believe that Attila the Hun had set up a military base there. A river flood in 1879 destroyed the city almost entirely, allowing a new and more beautiful Szeged to emerge.
​Depart to Novi Sad, the “City of Culture” for 2022, for a visit and dinner.
Day 7
Novi Sad-Belgrade
Breakfast. Transfer to Belgrade. You’ll drive to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan park. It is the most logical spot to begin telling the unusual and exciting story about Belgrade, the “Crossroads of the World.” You’ll have superb views at the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers as you gaze over New Belgrade and Zemun. Next you’ll proceed to the heart of the city, Republic Square, with its stunning monument to Prince Michael, as well as the National Theatre and the National Museum. After the break you’ll continue with your panoramic ride to see Terazije, the National Assembly, the City Council, and Kneza Miloša Street, which still has scars from the recent conflicts. Before the tour concludes you’ll move onto the luxurious residential quarter of Dedinje, the Memorial of Marshall Tito, and the Red Star soccer stadium. Finally, you’ll stop and visit Saint Sava church, one of the largest religious objects in the whole world.
Saint Sava
Church
Day 8
Belgrade.Sarajevo
Breakfast. Transfer to Sarajevo. Sarajevo was once an important gateway to the Eastern world in history. This city that blends different religions and cultures has a completely different European style. Like rising from the ashes, it has been selected by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten cities in the world worth traveling to in recent years. Its profound historical imprints, such as the "Latin Bridge" assassination that triggered the First World War and the "Line of Meeting of Eastern and Western Cultures" on the ground, are still preserved in the old city. The rebirth and transformation of Sarajevo are reflected in the modern architecture of the new town. We will wander through the streets and squares of the city, going deep into Sarajevo and unraveling their history to learn about its landmarks and culture.
Day 9
Sarajevo. Mostar.
Dubrovnik
Our journey continues towards Mostar. The ancient city of Mostar, which is full of historical traces, and board the world cultural heritage, the beautiful and majestic ancient high arch bridge, and capture the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river like oil paintings. After visiting the picturesque ancient city, we continue our trip to the Dubrovnik.
Finally we arrive in Dubrovnik – the Pearl of Adriatic. Introduction with the beauties of the city and hotel accommodation.​​
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Day 10
Dubrovnik
Breakfast. This medieval town was built inside the city walls and is half surrounded by the sea. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains, etc. It is one of the most important filming locations of the Game of Thrones. Walking around on the city walls, you will enjoy breathtaking views.
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Day 11
Day 11 Dubrovnik.
Mali Ston. Split
Brakfast. Today is an exciting day as we are driving to Split! But on the way we will stop by in Mali Ston to taste the well-known oysters. Mali Ston oyster are European flat oyster, one of the most valued species of oysters in the world. The wall on the hill that connects Mali Ston and Ston were built in the 15th century. It is 5.5 km long and are so-called The Great Wall in Europe.
We continue our trip to Split, the largest city on the Croatian coast. The history of Split began when Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build a palace for his retirement days. Walking around this ancient city is like traveling through time, from ancient Roman era to modern day Split. It was a Roman palace. It is now a place where you can enjoy top-notch gastronomy, theaters, music festivals and exhibitions.
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Day 12
Split.Zadar.Plitvice Lakes
Breakfast. We are going to visit Zadar. This is an amazing little town that has both something old and new to offer. The old refers to the Roman Forum, the Venetian Fortress and walls. The new attraction that makes Zadar famous for is the Sea Organ where you can hear how waves play a music
Day13
Plitvice lakes .
Zagreb
After breakfast, we are going to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park. This park is like a hidden gem in the forest. It is Croatia’s most popular tourist destination that was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. The beauty of the National Park lies in its sixteen lakes, inter-connected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and a variety of bird species. We continue our trip to North to Capital city Zagreb. We get off the bus at the Zagreb train station which was built in 1892 as a former Orient Express stop. In front of the train station is the Square of King Tomislav, the first King of Croatia. Walk up north we come to the green Zrinjevac Park which is surrounded by buildings from Austo-Hungarian time. We will visit the biggest open market in Zagreb – the Dolac. The famous St. Mark Church is the landmark building that lies in the upper town.
Day14
Zagreb-Ljubljana
Breakfast. Transfer to the city of Ljubljana and start sightseeing. Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia. This enchanted little town has a river that runs through it. Two gorgeous bridges on the river attract the most visitors. One is the Dragon Bridge, the other is the Triple Bridge. The Ljubljana Castle, sitting on the hilltop in the center of the city, is originally a medieval fortress and now a landmark of the town. Check in hotel after sightseeing.
Day15
Ljubljana.Bled.Postojna.Ljubljana
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to the north of the country and arrive at the Lake Bled. This picturesque lake has an island on which stands a 17-century church whose bell could rung for best wishes. If you want to visit the island, the wooden Pletna Boat is an ideal option. The Bled Castle sits on the top of the steep cliff which has a stunning view of the lake.
Day16
Ljubljana.Hallstatt
Breakfast. Transfer to Hallstatt. Hallstatt is a picture-perfect town in Austria. This was once a quiet place, off of the radar of many European visitors. However, in recent years, Hallstatt has become one of the most popular places to visit in Austria. Spending one day in Hallstatt can be a wonderful experience.Exploring the old town is the best thing to do in Hallstatt. With streets that look like they are lined with colorful gingerbread houses and a gorgeous setting on Hallstatter See, it’s hard to believe that this place is real.
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Day17
Hallstatt.Vienna
Breakfast. Transfer to Vienna. Followed by a city tour which will give you an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse we show you numerous magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History; the former Habsburg winter residence (Hofburg), the Parliament, the City Hall and the National Theatre. The highlight of this tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg family. Afternoon at leisure
Day18
Vienna departure
Breakfast. Free time to explore city.
Transfer to airport.
