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Start
Split, Croatia
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Finish
Bucharest, Romania
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Trip Code
ZMPDC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
23 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
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Transport
Ferry, Private vehicle, Train
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Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (21 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
From £10,089(26 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Follow a local guide through Diocletian's Palace in Split, where narrow cobblestone streets are lined with pre-Romanesque churches, Gothic chapels and museums.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Split
- DAY 2Day 2 • Split
- DAY 3Day 3 • Korcula
- DAY 4Day 4 • Korcula
- DAY 5Day 5 • Korcula
- DAY 6Day 6 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 7Day 7 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 8Day 8 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 9Day 9 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 10Day 10 • Mostar
- DAY 11Day 11 • Sarajevo
- DAY 12Day 12 • Sarajevo
- DAY 13Day 13 • Tara National Park
- DAY 14Day 14 • Belgrade
- DAY 15Day 15 • Belgrade
- DAY 16Day 16 • Belgrade
- DAY 17Day 17 • Timisoara
- DAY 18Day 18 • Sibiu
- DAY 19Day 19 • Sibiu
- DAY 20Day 20 • Coltesti Village
- DAY 21Day 21 • Sighisoara
- DAY 22Day 22 • Sighisoara
- DAY 23Day 23 • Brasov
- DAY 24Day 24 • Brasov
- DAY 25Day 25 • Bucharest
- DAY 26Day 26 • Bucharest
Inclusions
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23 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
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Ferry, Private vehicle, Train
bed Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (21 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
festival Included activities
circleSplit - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
circleComplimentary Arrival Transfer
circleSplit - Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleSplit - Diocletian's Palace Visit
circleKorcula Island - Korcula Town Guided Tour
circleKorcula - Local Winery lunch and wine tasting
circleKorcula - Vela Spila Caves and Archaeological Site
circleKorcula - Island Tour
circleKorcula - Blato Ethno House Barilo
circleDubrovnik - City Walls Walk
circleTrsteno - Arboretum visit
circleTrsteno - Olive Farm tasting and brunch
circleDubrovnik - Sunset Sailing Trip
circleDubrovnik - Cavtat Tour
circleDubrovnik - Traditional Peka Lunch
circleMostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
circleTrebinje - Tvrdos Monastery Wine Tasting
circleTrebinje - Walking Tour
circleKonjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
circleSarajevo - Walking Tour
circleSarajevo - Cooking Demo and Home-made Dinner
circleVišegrad - Town Visit
circleTara National Park - Hike
circleTara National Park - Steam Train
circleBelgrade - Walking Tour
circleTimisoara - City Tour
circleSibiu - Evening Walking Tour
circleSarmizegetusa Regia - Guided Tour
circleSibiu - ASTRA Village Museum
circleAlba Lulia - Citadel Tour
circleTurda - Salt Mines Tour
circleSighisoara - Walking Tour
circleMalancrav - Village Stop
circleMedias - Town Stop
circleBiertan - Town Stop
circleRupea - Fortress Stop
circleBran Castle - Tour
circleBrasov - Walking Tour
circlePeles - Castle Visit
circleBrasov - Chimney Cake Tasting
circleAzuga - Winery Tour and Tasting with Lunch
museum Optional activities
circleSplit - Fish Market - Free
circleSplit - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
circleSplit – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
circleSplit - City Museum - EUR4
circleSplit - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
circleSplit - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
circleSplit - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
circleSplit - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
circleSplit - Archaeological Museum - EUR8
circleSplit - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
circleKorcula - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance - EUR18
circleKorcula – Hop on hop off boat - EUR20
circleKorcula – City Museum - EUR6
circleKorcula - Mljet National Park visit (including the ferry) - EUR55
circleDubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
circleDubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
circleDubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
circleDubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
circleDubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport & entry to sites) - EUR35
circleMostar - Old Bridge Museum - EUR5
circleSarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BAM8
circleSarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM5
circleSarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
circleSarajevo - Trebević Mountain Cable Car - BAM20
circleBelgrade - House of Flowers - RSD400
circleBelgrade - Saint Sava Temple - Free
circleBelgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
circleBelgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
circleBelgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
circleBelgrade - Danube River Cruise - RSD800
circleBelgrade - National Museum - RSD300
circleBelgrade - Belgrade Fortress - Free
circleBelgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD400
circleSibiu - Brukenthal Palace National Museum - RON50
circleSibiu Museum of Contemporary Art - RON15
circleSibiu - Holy Trinity Cathedral - Free
circleBucharest - Village Museum - RON30
circleBucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
circleBucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
circleBucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
circleBucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
circleBucharest - Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour - EUR75
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Friday May 30, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£10,621£10,089
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Friday Aug 15, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£10,412
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Friday Sep 05, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£10,830
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Friday Sep 12, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
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Friday May 08, 2026
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£10,934
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Friday May 15, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
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£11,369
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Friday May 29, 2026
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
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£11,369
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Friday Jun 12, 2026
Tuesday Jul 07, 2026
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£10,934
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Friday Jul 03, 2026
Tuesday Jul 28, 2026
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£10,934
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Friday Aug 14, 2026
Tuesday Sep 08, 2026
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£10,934
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Friday Aug 28, 2026
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£11,369
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Friday Sep 04, 2026
Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
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£11,369
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Friday Sep 11, 2026
Tuesday Oct 06, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£11,369
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Important notes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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4.This trip is a combination of three trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
Reviews (1)
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nora
Oct 14, 2024
If you are looking to know more about history, travel to the Balkan by Intrepid.