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Discover the best of Eastern Europe through Dubrovnik, Sarajevo and Belgrade
Croatia has been a hot travel destination for a while now, but Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia are really beginning to emerge as exciting places to experience. This itinerary combines the best of them; a colourful tapestry of cultures, landscapes and traditions. The legacy of a conflict that rocked the region in the 90s is beginning to fade, and in its place is blooming one of the continent’s true renaissance stories. This is a chance to see the Western Balkans before the boom – with scenery like this it won’t be long until the tourist hordes begin to take notice.
- Start
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Finish
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Destinations
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PEHC
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 7 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
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Why you'll love this trip
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As well as the long time favourite Dubrovnik, you'll experience one of Europe's most interesting (and safe) cities of the moment – Sarajevo.
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Under the guidance of knowledgable locals, you'll visit some of the region's most beautiful cathedrals, monasteries, palaces, Ottoman mosques and UNESCO-protected townscapes.
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The smaller, lesser-known destinations on this trip are some of the best. The crystalline beauty of towns like Mostar and Blagaj is the stuff of fairytales.
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Montenegro may be a tiny country, but its charms can hardly be overstated. Take a day trip to this land of pristine beaches, mountain peaks and old-world villages.
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The Tunnel Museum is an astounding illumination of Bosnia and Herzegovina's war history, displaying a piece of the very tunnel used during the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s.
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Visit the Srebrenica Memorial Center. The Centre honours the thousands who died in the infamous Srebrenica Genocide of 1995. The local guide who has lived through the horrors of war will answer any question you might have.
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Visit the Zivanovic family’s honey museum and winery in Sremski Karlovci. Their old house has been converted into museum full of beekeeping memorabilia and the have had a wine cellar here for 300 years. You’ll try Bermet dessert wine which is a speciality of the region. Reports suggest it was drunk at the emperor's court in Vienna and was even served on the Titanic. This family are said to have kept the original recipe.
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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A visit to the Srebrenica Memorial Centre can be an emotional experience. If you would rather not visit the centre please just let your leader know.
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You will visit a number of religious buildings which require a level of modesty. You will need to bring clothes that cover the shoulders and trousers/shorts or skirts that go to knee. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
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You may also want to consider our trip Dalmatia & Western Balkan Discovery if you have more time to explore this region.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Lero or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
An airport arrival transfer is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight details at the time of booking. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Meet your leader and group, and have your essential details such as passport number and insurance details ready for collection. If you're going to be late, please inform hotel reception.Accommodation
- Hotel Lero or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kotor Sightseeing with Local Guide
- St Tryphon's Cathedral
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note that the drive from Dubrovnik to Kotor should take about 2 hours one-way, but can be longer if there is a lot of traffic at the border crossing entering or leaving Montenegro. Please have your passport handy.Accommodation
- Hotel Festival or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Blagaj Teke Monastery
- Guided Tour in Mostar with a Local Guide & Craftsman Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Festival or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo Sightseeing with Local Guide
- War Tunnel Museum
- Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Royal Inn Belgrade or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Srebrenica Memorial Centre with Local Guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
- A visit to the Srebrenica Memorial Centre can be an emotional experience. If you would rather not visit the centre just let your leader know.- Please note that there can sometimes be a bit of a wait at the Bosnia / Serbia border crossing on this day. The wait time depends on traffic and border crossing officials. Please have your passport handy.
Accommodation
- Hotel Royal Inn Belgrade or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour Belgrade
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Royal Inn Belgrade or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Petrovaradin Fortress
- Wine & Honey Tasting in Sremski Karlovci
- Novo Hopovo Monastery
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinnersTransport
Private vehicleAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (7 nights)Included Activities
- Kotor Sightseeing with Local Guide
- St Tryphon's Cathedral
- Blagaj Teke Monastery
- Guided Tour in Mostar with a Local Guide & Craftsman Visit
- Sarajevo Sightseeing with Local Guide
- War Tunnel Museum
- Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque
- Srebrenica Memorial Centre with Local Guide
- Guided Tour Belgrade
- Petrovaradin Fortress
- Wine & Honey Tasting in Sremski Karlovci
- Novo Hopovo Monastery
Dates & availability - 2021 season
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Highlights of the Western Balkans trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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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.

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