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Tour Overview

Discover the beauty and history of the Balkans on this 18-day trip that travels from Dubrovnik in Croatia through Bosnia and Herzegovina, then on to the lively nightlife of Belgrade in Serbia, the heart of Transylvania and Bucharest. Along the way you’ll sample excellent wines, learn about the war years, stop by the famed Old Bridge of Mostar and discover Mokra Gora National Park’s spectacular scenery. You’ll traverse medieval fortresses and fairytale castles and meet rescued bears on a Signature Experience at Zarnești Bear Sanctuary. This adventure combines battle zones, mountain scenery, bunkers and bars, and melds the past with the present to create an adventure that ticks all the boxes.

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Trip Code: ZMPBC

Start

Dubrovnik

End

Bucharest

Destination

Romania

Meals

17 breakfasts, 7 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, train

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (16 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Days

18

Max Group Size

Min 1 - Max 12

Min Age

15

Style

Premiumi

Physical

2i

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Take a scenic steam train ride through Mokra Gora National Park’s forests and mountains on a historic railway that forms part of the famous Ciro trail connecting Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea.

  • Explore Balkan history, discovering Saxon villages with fairytale scenery, medieval Old Towns with pretty market squares, and Orthodox monasteries where you'll taste the famous Tvrdos wine made by monks.

  • Step into another world as you walk through ancient halls and hear the myths and legends surrounding some of the most impressive castles in Eastern Europe – Bran and Peles.

  • Meet the rescued brown bears who roam freely in a protected oak forest at one of Europe’s leading wildlife conservation projects – a Signature Experience.

  • Tour one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia – Tito’s nuclear bunker, which was built to protect Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito and his top military advisors.

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included

Inclusions and activities

Meals

17 breakfasts, 7 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, train

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (16 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Included activities

  • Dubrovnik - Welcome Dinner
  • Trebinje - Tvrdos Monastery Wine Tasting
  • Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
  • Mostar - Coppersmith Workshop Visit
  • Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour

Optional activities

    Is This Trip Right for You?

    Is this trip right for you?

    • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

    • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

    • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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