20-Nights Classic Balkans: Ljubljana to Sarajevo - Classic

20 nights from: $5,599

Classic Balkans: Ljubljana to Sarajevo
Hit the road from Ljubljana to Sarajevo with a crew of like-minded adventurers and dive into the best that Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have to offer. Take scenic walks through lush national parks with jaw-dropping lakes and waterfalls, explore historic landmarks that tell centuries of stories, and savour every bite of the local gastronomy. From stunning nature to rich culture, this 21-day journey across three incredible countries will leave you with endless memories and a heart full of adventure.

Highlights
Eat your way through Ljubljana on a food walking tour, Take in the natural beauty on a walk along Lake Bled, Enjoy the stunning lakes and waterfalls at Plitvice and Krka National Parks, Wander past historic churches and monuments in Split and Dubrovnik, See the spectacular Kravica and Kocuša Waterfalls, Be immersed in Bosnia and Herzegovina's history in Mostar and Sarajevo

Accomodation
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations. Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.

Meals Included
20 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Maritimo Recycling, Dubrovnik
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Ljubljana Food Walking Tour, Ljubljana
Your Foodie Moment: Zadar Walking Food Tour, Zadar
Your Foodie Moment: Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch, Uvala Bistrina
Your Foodie Moment: Trebinje Market Tour, Trebinje
Your Foodie Moment: Cheese Making Farm and Lunch, Trebinje
Your Foodie Moment: Apiary Visit, Trebinje
Your Foodie Moment: Three-Course Wine Pairing Dinner, Citluk
Your Foodie Moment: Sarajevo Food Tour, Sarajevo.
Orientation walk in Ljubljana. Visit the resort city of Piran. Orientation walk of Portorož. Day trip and visit to Trieste with coffee tasting. Wine tasting with lunch in the Vipava region of Slovenia. Explore the Postojna Caves with a local guide. Visit Lake Bled with a short walk. Orientation walks in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park. Hike in Krka Lakes National Park. Full-day excursion to the islands of Prvic and Zlarin from Šibenik. Walk along the old city wall of Ston. Tvrdoš Monastery Visit and Wine Tasting. Orientation walk in Trebinje. Visit the town of Stolac and the necropolis tombstones. See Kravica and Kocuša Waterfalls. Dinner and wine pairing at a winery in Citluk. Visit the Pocitelj Ottoman stone town. Hike to the Blagaj Fortress. Visit the Dervish Monastery. Guided walking tour of Mostar. Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations.

Portoroz has long been regarded as resort destination for health and wellness. Spa tourism was big here, even as early as the 13th century in the salt-water treatments created by St. Lawrence monks. Following Venetian rule, rule by Napolean and the Hapsburg and after WWI, members of the Portoroz community aimed to make their town a solace for those seeking well being, utilizing the moderate climate and beautiful views of the sea as their setting. Food, music and beaches fill the days in Portoroz. Visit the Terme & Wellness LifeClass, offering a full and diverse arrange of spa and medical treatments. Picturesque towns along the Istrian coast nearby are worth visiting, with narrow streets, palaces and quaint squares. At Karst, explore subterranean caves, or Lipica to see Lipizzaner horses, formerly used by the imperial court in Austria.
 

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