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Explorer
Balkan Adventure
4.8
Excellent
127 reviews
15 days
Start
Budapest, Hungary
Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Trip Code
WMSK
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
From £2,108(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Summer temperatures can exceed 40°C in many regions, requiring sun protection, layered clothing for heat and ample hydration.
Hotels in Europe often have single beds that can be pushed together, and air-conditioning is not guaranteed.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
Included activities
Kopacki Rit NP- orientation walk
Vukovar - Orientation Walk & Guided Hospital Visit
Belgrade - City Tour with Local Guide
Belgrade- Zemun Orientation Walk
Sarajevo - City Tour with Local Guide
Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
Mostar - Day Trip
Durmitor National Park Hike
Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites)
Optional activities
Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF15000
Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF10500
Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF13000
Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths - HUF13500
Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
Budapest - Danube Boat Trip - EUR15
Novi Sad - City Museum - RSD500
Novi Sad - Museum of Vojvodina - RSD200
Novi Sad - Petrovaradin Fortress - Free
Novi Sad - Synagogue - Free
Belgrade - Museum of Contemporary Art - Free
Belgrade - House of Flowers - RSD500
Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - Cash only - RSD800
Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD600
Belgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
Belgrade - St. Mark's Church - Free
Belgrade - Sveti Sava Church - Free
Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
Mostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - EUR5
Sarajevo - Ilidza Park and Springs - BAM15
Sarajevo - Jewish Museum - BAM5
Sarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - BAM3
Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM5
Sarajevo - Brusa Bezistan - BAM3
Sarajevo - Despica House - BAM3
Sarajevo - Svrzo's House - BAM3
Sarajevo - City Hall & Old National Library - BAM10
Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
Sarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
Sarajevo - Gallery 11/07/95 - Free
Kotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord - EUR40
Kotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
Kotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
Kotor - Fortress - EUR3
Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
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Important notes
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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4 stars
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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