13-Nights Balkan Adventure

13 nights from: $3,875

Balkan Adventure
Visit several countries on this adventure-filled Balkan trip, where you’ll venture deep into the Carpathian Mountains, walk in the mythical footsteps of Count Dracula at Bran Castle in Transylvania and revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations.


Dining Summary

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)

• Skopje: Spend quality time with the locals when you join an exclusive Be My Guest experience featuring local hospitality and cuisine.

• Bran: Visit the infamous mythical home of Count Dracula and favorite residence of Romanian royalty - Bran Castle.

• Bucharest: Bask in the rich history of Bucharest and its lasting legacies.
• Sinaia: Journey to the Carpathian Mountains and discover Peles Castle.
• Brasov: Journey through the medieval streets of Brasov and discover its trading history.
• Veliko Tarnovo: Discover the rich history of Veliko Tarnovo with a Local Specialist.
• Sofia: Journey to Sofia and spend the day basking in the wonders of Bulgaria's modern-day capital.
• Skopje: Join a Local Specialist on a city tour of the historic center of Skopje.
• Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they share insights into life in the Albanian capital.
• Budva: Spend the day exploring the picturesque town of Budva.
• Mostar: Discover the magnificent coves and cliffs of the Dalmatian coast as well as the monumental Mostar Bridge.
• Kotor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of Kotor.
• Sarajevo: Discover the wonders and hidden treasures of Sarajevo.
• Sarajevo: Discover the history of the Bosnian war tunnel in Sarajevo.
• Belgrade: Discover the rich history of Belgrade and all it's wonderful sights.

• Mostar: Meet Denis, one of the last traditional coppersmith artisans in Mostar. Learn about the techniques required to design elaborate copper jewelery and appreciate the importance of this traditional craft during a lively demonstration. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

• Explore Bucharest, Brasov, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia, Skopje, Tirana, Mostar, Sarajevo and Belgrade
• Discover Budva and Kotor
• Visit Bran Castle in Brasov, Tsaravets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, the Church of Holy Nativity in Arbanasi, and the War Tunnel in Sarajevo
• View Peles Castle in Sinaia, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Church in Sofia, the Palace of Culture and the National Library in Tirana and Mostar's Stari Most
• See the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Optional Experiences and free time
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Mostar is a small historic town in southwestern Bosnia, surrounded on three sides by rugged mountains. Mostar is Bosnia's most famous and popular destination, mainly because of its impressive Ottoman-era historic district and famous Ottoman-built arched stone bridge over the Neretva River gorge. Although quite small, Mostar is the capital of the Herzegovina district. Free Mostar Travel
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Since Mostar lies on the trading route between the Adriatic Sea and mineral-rich Bosnian lands, the site was occupied for many centuries prior to Ottoman rule of the region. However, it was the Ottoman Turks who established the present-day town when taking control of the region in 1468. They began building many Ottoman-style buildings, Turkish-style mosques and large private mansions for wealthy citizens. Their most-acclaimed architectural structure is the arched stone bridge, Stari Most, built in 1566.

Like nearly every town and city in Bosnia, Mostar was badly damaged by the 1990s regional wars. Many historic mansions and buildings, private homes and all of Mostar's bridges were completely destroyed. A major incident in Mostar took place in 1993, when Bosnian Croats began a 10-month siege of the Muslim quarter of the city, rendering its landmark, stone-arch bridge, Stari Most, and mosques to rubble.

Fortunately, Mostar has been able to rebuild, in great part thanks to various international organizations and governments contributions. The reconstruction of Stari Most (the Old Bridge) has been completed and it is well worth a visit. On the other hand, many large buildings have been left in states of destruction, complete with bullet and grenade holes, providing a stark reminder of the devastation. Rebuilding of the city continues, and tourists are warmly welcomed.

The annual bridge jumping competition from Stari Most into the Neretva River below is famous throughout the regions. Having taken place for more than four centuries, this competition attracts both swimmers and spectators from all over Europe.