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The journey
Experience a 13-day journey from Belgrade to Ljubljana through the Balkans' capital cities, UNESCO heritage sites, Adriatic coast, and alpine Slovenia, with accommodation in highly rated 4-5 hotels. This private tour combines historic old towns, mountain villages, iconic landmarks, and scenic natural landscapes across Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, and Slovenia. Travel from Belgrade and Sarajevo to Mostar, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Zagreb, Postojna, and Lake Bled, with guided visits and included activities along the way. Dates are available on request - send your travel dates and group size for a full price quote.
At a glance
Day by day
Arrive in Belgrade and meet your Balkland tour leader for a smooth airport transfer and check-in. In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner - your first introduction to the group and the journey ahead.
Explore Belgrade's contrasts: the riverside character of Zemun, the panoramic setting of Kalemegdan and Belgrade Fortress, and the scale of Saint Sava Temple. Continue to Avala Mountain for sweeping city views, then finish with a panoramic drive past key city landmarks.
Travel into western Serbia's landscapes with stops for scenic viewpoints and cultural heritage. Ride the Šargan Eight railway through forests and tunnels, then visit Drvengrad (Küstendorf), a wooden village created by Emir Kusturica. Arrive in Zlatibor for a relaxed mountain evening.
Cross into Bosnia & Herzegovina via Višegrad with a stop in Andrićgrad, then continue to Sarajevo. In the afternoon/evening, explore Sarajevo's old town character - bazaar lanes, heritage markets, and the "East-meets-West" atmosphere that defines the city.
Begin with the Tunnel of Hope museum, then slow the pace at Vrelo Bosne, the spring-fed park at the source of the Bosna River. Continue into the Olympic mountain landscapes (Igman/Bjelašnica) and finish with a visit to Lukomir, Bosnia's highest traditional village, with time to experience its authentic mountain setting (plus Umoljani).
Follow the Neretva Valley south with stops in Konjic and Jablanica (Battle of Neretva Museum). Continue to Mostar for the Old Town and Old Bridge, then visit Počitelj's stone Ottoman townscape and Kravica Waterfalls before ending in Trebinje.
Begin in Perast with a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, then explore Kotor's UNESCO-listed old town. Continue to Dubrovnik and settle in for an evening in the Adriatic's most iconic walled city.
Walk Dubrovnik's old town highlights, then enjoy a guided sea kayaking experience for a different perspective of the coastline. Continue north along the Adriatic toward Split.
Explore Split's Diocletian's Palace with a guided walk through its living Roman core. Continue to Šibenik and its UNESCO cathedral, then to Zadar for the Roman forum area and the Sea Organ/Greeting to the Sun. Arrive in the Plitvice region for a quiet nature-focused evening.
Experience Plitvice Lakes National Park - boardwalks, waterfalls, and lake viewpoints - then continue to Zagreb and settle in for a relaxed capital evening.
Begin with Zagreb's key historic corners and city atmosphere, then cross into Slovenia for Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Continue to Ljubljana for the evening.
Visit Lake Bled - castle viewpoints and the traditional Pletna boat to the island - then return for a guided Ljubljana city walk across the old town's bridges and landmarks.
Private transfer for departure and end of tour.
The route
The fine print
Accommodation in highly rated 4-5 hotels (double/twin)
Meals as listed in the tour itinerary
Private, air-conditioned transport throughout
Bottled water on board during drives only
English-speaking tour leader throughout
Certified local guides at select sites (EN)
Admissions/activities included as listed
International flights and visas (if required)
Travel insurance (recommended)
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses and drinks outside included meals
Meals not listed as included
Optional experiences not listed
Anything not explicitly listed as included
Logistics
Your 13 days run from Belgrade to Ljubljana.
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