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Discover the beautiful Balkans, from metropolises to meadows and mountains
Embrace romance on this 16-day tour through Serbia and Bulgaria that finishes in Istanbul. Explore whimsical villages like Drvengrad, wander glorious Serbian meadows in Tara National Park, and learn about Serbian identity in Nis. In Bulgaria, be charmed by the hearty food and opulent buildings of Sofia, discover a 10th-century monastery in the Rila Mountains, and spend three nights on the Black Sea Coast. With local guides to illuminate the historic sights and cities along the way, this trip is a feast of ancient cultures, untouched wilderness and some of the best food and drink in Europe.
- Code
- PEEE
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore cultural and architectural delights of Sofia on a tour with a local guide, stopping along the way to indulge in local delicacies like shopska (cucumber salad), ukanka (semi-dried salami) and wine.
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Step back in time and onto cobbled streets in the open-air ethnographic museums in Plovdiv and Etar, where vintage machinery and traditional craftspeople contribute to living history.
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Observe the architectural grand jewels of Turkey from the water during a cruise along the narrow Bosphorus strait that bisects the city and separates Europe and Asia.....
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Nis, rich in a history of Serbian rebellion, demands to be explored with a local. Let a passionate guide tell you the stories of their city while they show you the sights.
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Look for waterbirds and turtles on a cruise through the tranquil marshes of the Ropotamo Nature Reserve.
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Enjoy a Serbian gastronomy cooking experience with a local food expert who specialises in Western Serbian cuisine.Â
Is this trip right for you?
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Summer temperatures can reach 40°C or higher in some areas, so 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.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. While this is a great opportunity to chat with like-minded travellers, you can purchase a single room supplement (where available) if you'd prefer not to share. Note that many hotels in Europe don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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Part of travelling with Peregrine means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. You will visit several religious buildings on this trip which require men and women to cover from shoulder to knee. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
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While we have thoroughly researched this area of the world to put together this adventure, please be advised that this is a new trip for Intrepid. To be frank, things may not always go to plan. When we head to new destinations, we usually find there are more pleasant surprises in store than unpleasant ones, but the warning is sincere. If this concerns you, we recommend you wait a year until the trip has been ironed out.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Royal Inn Belgrade or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Sveti Sava Church - Free
- Museum of Contemporary Art - RSD120
- Tito’s Mausoleum (House of Flowers) - RSD400
- Military Museum - RSD200
- Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD500
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. Please inform your travel agent or Peregrine representative of your flight details a least two weeks prior to departure in order to organise your airport transfer.Accommodation
- Mecavnik Festival Village (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Mecavnik Festival Village (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Western Serbian Gastronomy Experience with Cooking Class & Lunch
- Sargan Eight Heritage Railway
- Hike in Tara National Park
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- New City Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bubanj Memorial Park
- Nis Walking Tour with Local Guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Coop or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Urban Adventures - Sofia Food, Heritage, and Culture
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Coop or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Urban Adventures - Breakfast with Sofia - EUR27
- National Art Gallery - BGN10
- National History Museum - BGN10
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Evmolpia or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Rila Monastery Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Evmolpia or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Yustina Winery Visit with Wine Tasting & Lunch
- Bachkovo Monastery Visit
- Plovdiv Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Evmolpia or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Hisarya Hot Springs - BGN50
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Concorde or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Tsarevets Fortress
- Etar Ethnographic Village
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Sea Sense or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Sea Sense or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ropotamo Nature Reserve Boat Cruise
- Visit to Castle of Ravadinovo
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Sea Sense or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Boat Cruise
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, Heritage railway, BoatAccommodation
Comfortable Hotel (10 nights), Feature stay in Drvengrad and Sozopol (5 nights)Included Activities
- Western Serbian Gastronomy Experience with Cooking Class & Lunch
- Sargan Eight Heritage Railway
- Hike in Tara National Park
- Bubanj Memorial Park
- Nis Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Urban Adventures - Sofia Food, Heritage, and Culture
- Rila Monastery Visit
- Yustina Winery Visit with Wine Tasting & Lunch
- Bachkovo Monastery Visit
- Plovdiv Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum
- Tsarevets Fortress
- Etar Ethnographic Village
- Ropotamo Nature Reserve Boat Cruise
- Visit to Castle of Ravadinovo
- Bosphorus Boat Cruise
Important notes
LEVEL OF FITNESS
This trip can be enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from Belgrade Airport to the start point hotel is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight times at the time of booking.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.
NEW TRIP
While we have thoroughly researched this area of the world to put together this adventure, please be advised that this is a new trip for Intrepid. To be frank, things may not always go to plan. When we head to new destinations, we usually find there are more pleasant surprises in store than unpleasant ones, but the warning is sincere. If this concerns you, we recommend you wait a year until the trip has been ironed out.

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