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Balkan Adventure
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Start
Budapest, Hungary
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Trip Code
WMSK
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
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Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
From £2,108(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest, known as the Pearl of the Danube, and take the cable railway up to Buda Castle for beautiful views over Pest.
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Discover the rich biodiversity of Kopacki Rit Nature Park on a guided tour and explore the vast landscapes of Durmitor National Park with a guided hike.
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Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards before launching into its nightlife when the sun goes down. Then, take a daytrip to the artists’ haven of Zemun.
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Watch Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river for centuries and visit Tito's bunker – one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia.
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See the sights on a guided walking tour of Sarajevo and learn about its recent history as a city under siege.
Is this trip right for you?
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Summer temperatures can exceed 40°C in many regions, requiring sun protection, layered clothing for heat and ample hydration.
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Hotels in Europe often have single beds that can be pushed together, and air-conditioning is not guaranteed.
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If you have more time to explore the region, you may want to check out our trip 'Vienna to Dubrovnik' (trip code AMSNC). Most departure dates are designed to create these perfect combos.
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There are some long walks and short hikes on this trip, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Please read the day-to-day itinerary carefully to find out more details on each day's activities.
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Pack lightly for this trip as you'll need to carry your own bag, aiming to keep it under 15 kg. You'll need to be able to lift your luggage into storage racks, walk across cobblestone streets with it and carry it up and down stairs.
Itinerary
Explore the heart of Eastern Europe, from Budapest to Dubrovnik
Journey through the Balkans on this 15-day adventure. Starting in Budapest, you’ll cross the Chain Bridge, take a guided tour through Kopacki Rit Nature Park and dance the night away in Belgrade. Stroll through the 15th-century Old Town of Sarajevo, hike through Durmitor National Park and watch Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of Stari Most. Learn about Sarajevo’s history as a city under siege, ride the cable railway to Buda Castle and set off on a daytrip to Zemun.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Budapest
- DAY 2Day 2 • Budapest
- DAY 3Day 3 • Kopački rit NP
- DAY 4Day 4 • Novi Sad
- DAY 5Day 5 • Belgrade
- DAY 6Day 6 • Belgrade
- DAY 7Day 7 • Sarajevo
- DAY 8Day 8 • Sarajevo
- DAY 9Day 9 • Sarajevo
- DAY 10Day 10 • Durmitor NP
- DAY 11Day 11 • Durmitor NP
- DAY 12Day 12 • Kotor
- DAY 13Day 13 • Kotor
- DAY 14Day 14 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 15Day 15 • Dubrovnik
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
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Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleKopacki Rit NP- orientation walk
circleVukovar - Orientation Walk & Guided Hospital Visit
circleBelgrade - City Tour with Local Guide
circleBelgrade- Zemun Orientation Walk
circleSarajevo - City Tour with Local Guide
circleKonjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
circleMostar - Day Trip
circleDurmitor National Park Hike
circleDubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites)
museum Optional activities
circleBudapest - Bike Ride - HUF15000
circleBudapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
circleBudapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
circleBudapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
circleBudapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF10500
circleBudapest - Parliament Tour - HUF13000
circleBudapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
circleBudapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths - HUF13500
circleBudapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
circleBudapest - Danube Boat Trip - EUR15
circleNovi Sad - City Museum - RSD500
circleNovi Sad - Museum of Vojvodina - RSD200
circleNovi Sad - Petrovaradin Fortress - Free
circleNovi Sad - Synagogue - Free
circleBelgrade - Museum of Contemporary Art - Free
circleBelgrade - House of Flowers - RSD500
circleBelgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - Cash only - RSD800
circleBelgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD600
circleBelgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
circleBelgrade - St. Mark's Church - Free
circleBelgrade - Sveti Sava Church - Free
circleBelgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
circleMostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
circleMostar - Old Bridge Museum - EUR5
circleSarajevo - Ilidza Park and Springs - BAM15
circleSarajevo - Jewish Museum - BAM5
circleSarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - BAM3
circleSarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM5
circleSarajevo - Brusa Bezistan - BAM3
circleSarajevo - Despica House - BAM3
circleSarajevo - Svrzo's House - BAM3
circleSarajevo - City Hall & Old National Library - BAM10
circleSarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
circleSarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
circleSarajevo - Gallery 11/07/95 - Free
circleKotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord - EUR40
circleKotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
circleKotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
circleKotor - Fortress - EUR3
circleDubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
circleDubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
circleDubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
circleDubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2026
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Important notes
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1. A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding day 12&13. Availability is limited due to small properties that we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (125)
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Lynette
Oct 26, 2025
Really great adventure trip. I saw a part of the world I knew very little about and learned a lot!
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CATHERINE
Oct 22, 2025
Balkan Adventure was exactly that. Fantastic leader ANTE who has so much local knowledge & passion for history. Fantastic itinerary, good accommodation in excellent locations & travel in private bus good as had local drivers with local knowledge. Such a diverse itinerary that we saw so much in that time but with plenty of time off to discover on our own, good balance with at least two nights on each place so not rushed. Overall highly recommend, particularly our guide.Five star value for money trip. Thanks ANTE & Intrepid.
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Eliana
Oct 15, 2025
You cover so much ground and learn the history of the area from the people who live there. I think that everyone should visit these countries at least once in their life.
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Michelle
Oct 11, 2025
From gorgeous cities to fantastic alpine and seaside scenery you are never bored! The history of the region is a little confronting at times. Our leader Ante was organised and made sure we never went hungry!! If you have an interest in this areas history it's a worthwhile trip.
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Tansy
Oct 09, 2025
The Balkans were a real eye opener. Beautiful destinations, lots of history, fabulous food and people. Our leader, Mia, was passionate and had a great understanding of this part of Europe. Would totally recommend this tour to get an insight into the Balkans.
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Richard
Oct 09, 2025
If you seek a more complete understanding of one of the most complex political and historical regions of the world, take this trip through the Balkans. Ask for Mia to be your leader!
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Betty
Oct 07, 2025
The Balkan Adventures was a wonderful trip filled with so much history and beauty. Ivica was amazing with all his knowledge and positive attitude. I liked how we balanced cities with nature. I felt it was totally worthwhile to spend 4 days in Budapest prior to meeting up with the group. Also, I had 5 nights in Croatia after the trip ended.....which was wonderful! It was a sobering trip.....so much sadness connected to the Yugoslavian wars....it was heartbreaking at times. Belgrade and Sarajevo were interesting cities with a great deal of beauty and history. I especially loved Montenegro, especially Dumitor National Park and hiking. I was very happy in Kotor and Dubrovnik that we were not inside 'old town'.....even this late in the season, there were cruise ships and large tour buses filled with people. In Kotor I definitely recommend the optional boat trip to the Our Lady of the Rocks island and blue cave, and Tito's bunker for submarines. Thank you, Ivica, for guiding us through such an amazing adventure.
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Mark
Sep 20, 2025
Really great trip, worth it. It just uncovers the surface and makes you want to come back for more.
Lot's of fascinating history, architecture, great good, awesome people & culture.
The accommodation and transport were sufficient.
They will need to address some logistical things, like not spending some much time at National Parks.
4 out 5 stars.
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Jill
Sep 10, 2025
Highly recommend the Balkan adventure.Excellent, local ,passionate, knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide. Stunning scenery. Perfect way to learn and explore the Balkans. Will definitely do another Intrepid tour.
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Dean
Sep 10, 2025
The Balkan Adventure trip by Intrepid is absolutely worth doing
Every Day was filled with new and unexpected experiences.Beautiful sights around every corner.So much history to discover expertly explained by our incredible guide
Highly recommend