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Budapest to Ljubljana
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29 days
Start
Budapest, Hungary
Finish
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Trip Code
WMSJC
Min Age
12
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
22 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Public bus, Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostel (3 nights), Private Apartment (4 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
From £5,255(29 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Sip the famous Croatian Traminac Premium wine at a wine tasting at a 15th century family-run vineyard in quaint Ilok
Witness Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river here for centuries
Sarajevo is one of the most scenically located cities in Europe. See the sights on a guided walking tour and learn about its recent history as a city under siege
Spend a full day exploring the green island of Mljet – with its small seaside villages, lush national park trails, shimmering waters and largely untouched environment, you’ll never want to leave!
Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park, marvelling at luminous lakes and waterfalls that seem to have been sketched by an artist
Is this trip right for you?
Please be aware that the Balkan Peninsula and the Croatian coast are very hilly and mountainous, which means lots & lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find this region's topography very demanding.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season. Please note that only some of our hotels and none of the public trains and buses in this region have air-conditioning.
Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be rather small, especially by American or Australian standards. Please also note that some of the accommodation used on this trip offer shared bathrooms rather than en-suite facilities.
Please note that on the islands of Korcula and Hvar we are staying in private apartments that locals rent out during the summer months. These are located in various buildings spread across town, but all are within a 15-minute walk of the main square. The apartments are not hotels, which means there's no reception, room service or daily cleaning service, no televisions or washing machines, but plenty of charm. They differ in layout and facilities, can vary in size and most don't have air-conditioning and wi-fi. This is the most effective way of staying in the centre of town. Please also note that individual rooms are allocated on a same gender twin share basis, however the apartments itself are allocated on a mixed gender basis, which means you will be sharing a two, or three room apartment with the other members of the group. Apartments may only have one bathroom which will be shared between the group members staying in the same apartment. If you have booked a single room, you will be allocated one, however, this again will be a single room in a shared apartment with shared bathroom facilities, not a single or studio apartment.
On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
Experience the beauty of the Western Balkans from the history to the landscapes.
Stunning coastlines, historic cities, pristine national parks and some of the most delicious local cuisine your stomach will ever encounter – the Western Balkans have it all. And, this epic 29-day journey will show the best of it. Beginning in Budapest, which is also known as ‘the Pearl of the Danube’, you’ll have the chance to see a range of small towns, bright lights and natural wonders across Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia. Your local leaders along the way will be able to give you insights into the different cultures you encounter, with a focus on the people, history and food.
Inclusions
Meals
22 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Public bus, Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostel (3 nights), Private Apartment (4 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
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)
Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport and entry to sites)
Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk
Korcula Island hike
Authentic dinner at Zrnovo village family owned restaurant
Mljet Island - Day Trip to Mljet Island National Park
Mljet Island - St Mary Island Benedictine Monastery
Hop on hop off boat taxi ticket
Split - City Walking Tour with Local Guide
Split - Diocletian's Palace
Zadar - Leader-led orientation walk
Zadar - Nunnery & farm visit
Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Licko Petrovo Selo NGO visit
Zagreb - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular
Ljubljana - Leader-led walking tour
Bled - Walk around Lake Bled
Bled - Day Trip
Optional activities
Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - 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 - RSD400
Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD400
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 - Church of St. Blaise - Free
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR30
Korcula - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance - EUR18
Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
Korcula - Wine tasting at local winery - EUR20
Korcula – Hop on hop off boat - EUR20
Hvar Island - Spanjola Fortress - EUR7
Hvar Island - St Stephen’s Cathedral - EUR2
Split - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
Split - Fish Market - Free
Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
Split - City Museum - EUR4
Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
Split - Archaeological Museum - EUR8
Zadar - Museum of ancient glass - EUR6
Zadar - Gold and Silver of the city of Zadar Museum - EUR6
Zadar - Archaeological Museum - EUR5
Zadar - Cathedral Bell Tower - EUR2
Zadar - Church of Saint Donat - EUR4
Zadar - St Anastasia's Cathedral - Free
Zadar - Roman Forum - Free
Zagreb - Museum of Broken Relationships - EUR7
Zagreb - Mirogoj Cemetery - Free
Zagreb - Cathedral - Free
Zagreb - The Croatian Museum of Naive Art - EUR5
Zagreb - City Museum - EUR4
Zagreb - Lotrščak Tower - EUR3
Zagreb - Funicular - EUR1
Bled - Mountain Bike Hire - EUR25
Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
Bled - Castle - EUR15
Triglav National Park - Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel - EUR32
Triglav National Park - Emerald River Adventure (full day) - EUR110
Triglav National Park - Vintgar Gorge - EUR10
Triglav National Park - River Rafting - EUR45
Triglav National Park - Canyoning - EUR85
Triglav National Park - Guided Mountain Bike Tour (4 hours) - EUR95
Triglav National Park - Kayaking on Sava River (3 hours) - EUR85
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding Days 12&13. Availability is limited due to small properties we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2.Please note that this trip is a combination of 3 separate stand-alone trips. Your leader and the composition of your group is likely to change on day 15 in Dubrovnik and on day 22 in Split. Please read the daily itinerary for more information.
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