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Explore the Balkans
10 days • 4.9
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Start
Budapest, Hungary
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Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Trip Code
ZMRC
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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
7 breakfasts
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Transport
Public bus, Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 nights), Hostel (1 night)
From £1,197(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Delve into the communist past and progressive present of the Pearl of the Danube - Budapest, a city often underrated by travellers
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Visit Novi Sad on the banks of the Danube River and maybe explore the Petrovaradin Fortress – one of the most important landmarks in the city with a great view over the river. Then, immerse yourself in the edgy street scene of Belgrade's Bohemian Quarter.
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Explore the sobering Tito’s Bunker in Mostar – an underground facility that served as Yugoslavia's ‘Atomic War Command,’ designed to house a skeleton government who would manage the country in the event of nuclear war.
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Admire the restored architecture of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kotor in Montenegro on a climb along the ancient city fortifications. Then, discover the glittering Bay of Kotor in your free time.
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Hit the historic hotspot of Dubrovnik along Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline. With medieval walls, Game of Thrones tours, hidden swimming coves and alleyway restaurants, this is the perfect spot to end your adventure.
Is this trip right for you?
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As this trip only has limited time in Budapest, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before your tour to enjoy all this amazing destination has to offer.
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This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local guide and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
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Accommodation on this trip is basic. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be small, especially compared to American or Australian standards, and in some cases bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite. Some hotels contain stairs only, with no elevators.
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Summer temperatures can be very high in many regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
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You'll have to carry your own luggage on this trip, including some short distances between your hotel and public transport (no longer than 30 minutes). Make sure your bag doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find details in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
Old-world charm and enduring cultures deep in the Balkans
Veer off the beaten track and discover some of Central Europe’s up-and-coming hotspots on this ten-day adventure. Starting off in cultured and cosmopolitan Budapest, travel to the Serbian capital of Belgrade for a taste of a city on the rise. Learn about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s war years in Sarajevo, stop by the famed Old Bridge of Mostar and finish things up in medieval Dubrovnik of Game of Thrones fame. Melding the past with the present and the raw with the cultivated, this Balkans adventure gives you the power to see Central Europe your way, with a local leader on hand to steer you in the right direction.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Budapest
- DAY 2Day 2 • Novi Sad to Belgrade
- DAY 3Day 3 • Belgrade
- DAY 4Day 4 • Sarajevo
- DAY 5Day 5 • Sarajevo
- DAY 6Day 6 • Mostar
- DAY 7Day 7 • Kotor
- DAY 8Day 8 • Kotor
- DAY 9Day 9 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 10Day 10 • Dubrovnik
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
7 breakfasts
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Public bus, Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 nights), Hostel (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleNovi Sad – Orientation Walk
circleSarajevo - Burek Snack in Bascarsija
circleMostar - Stari Most
circleKonjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
museum Optional activities
circleBudapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
circleBudapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
circleBudapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
circleBudapest - Central Market - Free
circleBudapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
circleBudapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
circleBudapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
circleBudapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF13500
circleBudapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
circleBelgrade - Danube River Cruise - RSD800
circleBelgrade - Tito’s Mausoleum (House of Flowers) - RSD400
circleBelgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
circleBelgrade - City Tour with Local Guide - EUR60
circleBelgrade - Sveti Sava Church - Free
circleBelgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
circleBelgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
circleBelgrade - Bike Tour (from) - EUR30
circleSarajevo - City Hall & Old National Library - BAM10
circleSarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - BAM3
circleSarajevo - Svrzo's House - BAM3
circleSarajevo - Brusa Bezistan - BAM3
circleSarajevo - Despica House - BAM3
circleSarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM5
circleSarajevo - City Tour with Local Guide - BAM90
circleSarajevo - Jewish Museum - BAM5
circleSarajevo - Ilidza Park and Springs - BAM15
circleSarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
circleSarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
circleMostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret - BAM15
circleMostar - Old Bridge Museum - BAM10
circleMostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
circleKotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord - EUR40
circleKotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
circleBudva - Day Trip (by public bus) - EUR6
circleKotor - Fortress - EUR3
circleKotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
circleDubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
circleDubrovnik - Church of St. Blaise - Free
circleDubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
circleDubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
circleDubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
circleDubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
circleDubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) - EUR35
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£1,408£1,197
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Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£1,436£1,220
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£1,408£1,197
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,408
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
£1,436£1,220
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Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£1,474£1,253
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Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£1,496£1,272
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Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£1,463£1,244
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,463£1,390
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Saturday May 02, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,480
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Saturday May 16, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,535
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Saturday May 30, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,480
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Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Monday Jun 22, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,359
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Saturday Jul 04, 2026
Monday Jul 13, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,359
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
Reviews (44)
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Adam
Oct 13, 2024
Excellently organised trip. Everywhere didn't disappoint , as they were unknowns to me!! Lucija, is the girl for the trip to make it the most fun and relaxed.
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Carmen
Oct 11, 2024
Exploring the Balkans with Lucija was such an amazing experience. It was a good mix of old towns and water activities in Kotor and Dubrovnik.
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Isabelle
Oct 10, 2024
Well organised trip hitting the best of the Balkans. Great sized group and was a perfect mix of sight seeing, food and activities. Highly recommend!
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Robert
Oct 02, 2024
I'm a first time traveler with Intrepid & could not have been more pleased with my trip. Ivan was an excellent tour leader, a very composed problem solver and always on the spot. I enjoyed the company of my group, the time in this interesting/fun part of the world (the Balkens). I've taken group trips with another company, solo traveled alone & far more enjoyed the experience I had with Intrepid. If all the trips Intrepid offers are half as good you'll have a life long customer. Thanks for all you've done!
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Deneb
Sep 30, 2024
This trip covers amazing places that I didn’t know were a must-visit. It is a great experience improved by tour leaders like Ivan who have a lot of knowledge of the region and can transmit the true feel of local culture. Definitely recommended.
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Patrick
Sep 22, 2024
If you are looking for food and fun, or education on the culture and history of the region, will find it. A lot of free time with excellent suggestions. If Ante is your leader, feel lucky. Funny, knowledgeable, and made sure things ran smoothly.
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Christina
Sep 18, 2024
The Balkans was an amazingly unexpected tour that I'll never forget. There is so much history across all countries, with resilient people, and such diverse beautiful scenery, I'd do it all again!
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Megan
Aug 24, 2024
Go to the Balkans. I can’t put it more simply than that. Was I intending to go there on my 5 month holiday? Absolutely not - these countries were just in the way of where I needed to get to. But did they end up being the absolute highlight of my whole trip? A resounding yes. Beautiful scenery, interesting history and brilliant people. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough!
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Laura
Aug 18, 2024
The Balkans trip is the absolute best! Especially if you are paired up with Vijon! The most amazing tour guide! So kind, knowledgeable and professional! We absolutely adored him! In 10 days we learnt so so much about the history of the Balkans.. it is truely eye opening! And wonderful places! The food, the water the mountains and the culture are just incredible! Highly recommend all ages! :D
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Amy
Aug 16, 2024
This trip was just brilliant! From learning about the fascinating history of the Balkans to exploring the natural beauty, to enjoying the local cultures, this trip has it all. Our guide, Vojin, was a legend and our group (a delightful mixture of solo travellers and pairs, with a range of ages and experiences) got on so well. Would thoroughly recommend!