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26 days
Start
Split, Croatia
Finish
Bucharest, Romania
Trip Code
ZMPDC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
23 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Ferry, Private vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (21 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
From £10,089(26 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Follow a local guide through Diocletian's Palace in Split, where narrow cobblestone streets are lined with pre-Romanesque churches, Gothic chapels and museums.
Spend two nights in Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel – your Feature Stay in Split –located right in the popular Pjaca (also known as the Peoples Square). This gorgeous 1776 building was recently restored and features the la luce terrace, a secret garden and private dining options
Take a scenic steam train ride through Tara National Park’s forests and mountains on a historic railway that forms part of the famous Ciro trail connecting Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea, a Premium Exclusive Experience.
Explore Balkan history, discovering Saxon villages with fairytale scenery, mideivel Old Towns with pretty market squares, and Orthodox monasteries where you'll taste the famous Tvrdos wine made by its monks.
Is this trip right for you?
Croatia’s coast is very hilly and mountainous, which means lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet, so good walking shoes are recommended.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in Croatia (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.
Itinerary
From remote islands to ancient salt mines, explore the Balkans in depth
Unlock the cultural treasure chest of the Balkans on an in-depth 26-day Premium adventure from Split to Bucharest. Amazing beaches and sunshine give way to medieval towns and castles as lesser known National Parks provide an incredible mountianous backdrop. Get away from the modern world and in with the locals on the remote and beautiful island of Lastovo, and soak up ancient riches of Transylvania, and discover Tara National Park’s spectacular scenery on foot and riding the rails on a historic steam train. Bursting with culinary delights and cultural wonders - the Balkans has it all.
Inclusions
Meals
23 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Ferry, Private vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (21 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
Included activities
Split - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Split - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Split - Diocletian's Palace Visit
Korcula Island - Korcula Town Guided Tour
Korcula - Local Winery lunch and wine tasting
Korcula - Vela Spila Caves and Archaeological Site
Korcula - Island Tour
Korcula - Blato Ethno House Barilo
Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk
Trsteno - Arboretum visit
Trsteno - Olive Farm tasting and brunch
Dubrovnik - Sunset Sailing Trip
Dubrovnik - Cavtat Tour
Dubrovnik - Traditional Peka Lunch
Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
Trebinje - Tvrdos Monastery Wine Tasting
Trebinje - Walking Tour
Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
Sarajevo - Walking Tour
Sarajevo - Cooking Demo and Home-made Dinner
Višegrad - Town Visit
Tara National Park - Hike
Tara National Park - Steam Train
Belgrade - Walking Tour
Timisoara - City Tour
Sibiu - Evening Walking Tour
Sarmizegetusa Regia - Guided Tour
Sibiu - ASTRA Village Museum
Alba Lulia - Citadel Tour
Turda - Salt Mines Tour
Sighisoara - Walking Tour
Malancrav - Village Stop
Medias - Town Stop
Biertan - Town Stop
Rupea - Fortress Stop
Bran Castle - Tour
Brasov - Walking Tour
Peles - Castle Visit
Brasov - Chimney Cake Tasting
Azuga - Winery Tour and Tasting with Lunch
Optional activities
Split - Fish Market - Free
Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Split - City Museum - EUR4
Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
Split - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
Split - Archaeological Museum - EUR8
Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
Korcula - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance - EUR18
Korcula – Hop on hop off boat - EUR20
Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
Korcula - Mljet National Park visit (including the ferry) - EUR55
Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) - EUR35
Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - EUR5
Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM5
Sarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
Sarajevo - Trebević Mountain Cable Car - BAM20
Belgrade - House of Flowers - RSD400
Belgrade - Saint Sava Temple - Free
Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
Belgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
Belgrade - Danube River Cruise - RSD800
Belgrade - National Museum - RSD300
Belgrade - Belgrade Fortress - Free
Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD400
Sibiu - Brukenthal Palace National Museum - RON50
Sibiu Museum of Contemporary Art - RON15
Sibiu - Holy Trinity Cathedral - Free
Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
Bucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
Bucharest - Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour - EUR75
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This itinerary no longer visits Hunedoara Castle as it is undergoing renovation and there is a lack of local guides meaning we cannot guarantee the quality of the experience. You will instead visit the UNESCO site of Sarmizegetusa Regia with a local guide, as well as visiting Peles Castle and Bran Castle.
4.This trip is a combination of three trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
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