Premium Balkan tour 7 days

PREMIUM BALKAN

Croatia • Slovenia • Bosnia & Herzegovina • Montenegro • Serbia

DAY 1 — CROATIA: Zagreb & the Zagorje Wine Hills

Welcome to Croatia! After landing in Zagreb, begin your Balkan adventure with a relaxed introduction to the Croatian capital. Explore Zagreb's historic Upper Town, the colorful St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate and lively Ban Jelačić Square.

In the afternoon, leave the city behind and travel into the beautiful Hrvatsko Zagorje, a picturesque region of rolling green hills, vineyards and small villages.

Visit a family-owned winery where you'll discover Croatian wine traditions and enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a typical Zagorje lunch. Expect regional specialties, homemade products and local wines, creating an authentic first taste of the Balkans.

Then we drive over the boarder with Slovenia to Ljubljana.

Overnight: Ljubljana , hotel 4*
Highlights: Zagreb • Zagorje wine hills • Family winery • Wine tasting • Traditional lunch

DAY 2 —SLOVENIA: Ljubljana & the Underground World of Križna Cave

After breakfast, continue to Slovenia and its charming capital, Ljubljana.

Discover the city through its food on a culinary walking tour. Wander through the historic center, along the Ljubljanica River and through the colorful Central Market while tasting traditional Slovenian specialties. This is an opportunity to experience Slovenia through its flavors rather than simply seeing its monuments.

Later, head into the Slovenian countryside to Križna Cave, one of Slovenia's most fascinating natural treasures. The cave features a chain of underground lakes with emerald green water. With its biological diversity, the cave is considered to be the fourth largest known ecosystem in the world.

Inside the cave, an underground river has created a remarkable chain of lakes. After exploring the cave on foot, continue by small boat across the mysterious underground lakes, surrounded by darkness, crystal-clear water and dramatic limestone formations. This is one of the more adventurous and memorable experiences of the journey.

We drive with to the Croatian coast where we stay overnight in a Hotel.

Overnight: Zadar Hotel 4*
Highlights: Ljubljana • Slovenian cuisine • Central Market • Križna Cave • Underground lakes • Boat ride

DAY 3 — CROATIA : Cruising the Kornati islands and Dalmatian delicacies

Today is dedicated to the spectacular Croatian Adriatic. Board a boat and cruise into the Kornati archipelago, a breathtaking collection of islands and islets scattered across the Adriatic Sea. The landscape is famous for its rugged limestone cliffs, crystal-clear turquoise water and untouched island scenery. There will be time to swim in the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea, relax on board and enjoy the extraordinary surroundings. Lunch is served in authentic island style, with freshly prepared local fish  and seasonal Mediterranean ingredients.

The excursion lasts the whole day . We finish the day with another taste of Dalmatia: a prosciutto tasting, accompanied by local cheese, bread and regional delicacies.

Overnight: Baška Voda, Makarska riviera cost, Hotel 4*
Experiences: Kornati cruise • Swimming • Fresh fish lunch • Dalmatian prosciutto tasting

DAY 4 — BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA : Beautiful Mostar and exciting Neretva river rafting

Arrive in Mostar, a city famous for its spectacular Ottoman-era architecture and the legendary Stari Most (Old Bridge). Take a guided walk through the atmospheric Old Town, with its stone streets, traditional shops, cafés and historic buildings. Discover the fascinating multicultural history of Mostar and enjoy time to explore the old bazaar.

Then it's time for adventure!

Head into the spectacular Neretva River valley for a white-water rafting experience surrounded by dramatic mountains and pristine nature. The Neretva is one of the region's most beautiful rivers, with crystal-clear turquoise water and impressive canyon scenery.  After rafting, enjoy a well-deserved local meal before continuing to your accommodation.

Overnight: Konjic , Bosnia & Herzegovina, luxury apartments
Experiences: Mostar • Old Bridge • Old Town • Neretva rafting • Traditional Bosnian cuisine

DAY 5 — MONTENEGRO: Durmitor safari & Mountain Hospitality 

Today the journey takes you into the spectacular mountains of Montenegro. Travel toward Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape characterized by dramatic peaks, deep valleys, forests and glacial lakes.

Instead of simply visiting the park as a conventional sightseeing stop, explore the region on a mountain safari, travelling through the rugged landscape and discovering viewpoints and hidden corners that are difficult to reach on a standard tour. Drive through the attractive natural environment of Žabljak in a comfortable means of transportation to the viewpoint Štuoc. Stopping at a hidden view point for sightseeing and photographing a scenic landscape.
After that, passing the attractive environment of the Great Stuoc, where the height above sea level is 2050 meters. Stop for sightseeing and photographing landscapes of the Tara River canyon. You will see the deepest place of Tara canyon. The deepest canyon in Europe and the second deepest in the world.
Continue driving to the village of Mala Crna Gora, which is located on the slopes of the canyon of the river Sušica. Stop for panoramic sightseeing and photographing the canyon, which is very deep and large. There is a glacial lake at the bottom of the canyon, at the spring time. The view from there is amazing!
After that, the driving tour around Durmitor massif continues. Stopping at several places for sightseeing and photographing the  mountain peaks (Prutaš, Sedlo, Stožina ) and Durmitor glacial lakes. 

The day continues with one of the most authentic experiences of the trip: a visit to a traditional Montenegrin homestead. Meet local hosts, discover rural mountain life and enjoy a homemade meal prepared with regional ingredients. Expect hearty traditional dishes, homemade bread, cheese, cured meats and other specialties depending on the season. This evening is about slowing down and experiencing genuine Montenegrin hospitality.

Overnight: Žabljak / Durmitor region Hotel or apartment buildings
Highlights: Durmitor National Park • Mountain safari • Mountain scenery • Traditional homestead • Homemade Montenegrin food

DAY 6 — SERBIA: Šargan Eight, Drvengrad & S Ethno Night

Cross into Serbia and travel through one of the country's most beautiful mountain regions. Today's highlight is the famous Šargan Eight, a historic narrow-gauge railway winding dramatically through the mountains. The train follows a remarkable figure-eight route, passing forests, valleys and panoramic viewpoints.

Continue to Drvengrad, the traditional wooden village created by filmmaker Emir Kusturica. The village combines Serbian architectural traditions with a distinctive artistic atmosphere and offers a fascinating glimpse into rural Balkan aesthetics.

In the evening, experience a true Serbian ethno night. Enjoy a generous traditional Serbian dinner accompanied by live trubači — the energetic brass bands that have become one of the defining sounds of Serbian celebrations. Expect music, dancing, local specialties and plenty of Balkan spirit. You will realize-nobody parties like the Serbs!

Overnight: Zlatibor Hotel 5*
Highlights: Šargan Eight • Drvengrad • Serbian countryside • Traditional dinner • Trubači • Serbian folklore

DAY 7 — SERBIA : Belgrade & Skadarlija 

Your final day begins in Belgrade, Serbia's energetic capital, located where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. Discover the city's contrasts — from the historic Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park to Knez Mihailova Street and the lively city center.

For lunch, head to Skadarlija, Belgrade's historic bohemian quarter. Its cobbled streets, traditional restaurants and lively atmosphere make it the perfect place for a final Balkan meal. Enjoy classic Serbian specialties accompanied by local wine or rakija, and soak up the atmosphere of this famous artists' and musicians' district.

After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight home, taking with you seven days of wine, food, mountains, islands, caves, rivers, music and unforgettable Balkan hospitality.

Highlights: Belgrade • Kalemegdan • Belgrade Fortress • Skadarlija • Serbian cuisine • Departure

The price includes: 

• transfer from the airport to the hotel and back,

• all transfers during the tour

• english speaking tour manager during the tour

• the costs for the 7 days of organized excursions: 

• local english speaking guide (Zagreb, Mostar, Belgrade)

• Traditional lunch and wine tasting Zagorje in Croatia

• Bosnian dinner in Konjic

• Traditional dinner at Homestead in Durmitor

• Traditional dinner and folk music »Trubači« in Serbia

• Serbian lunch in Belgrade

• entrance fees and tastings (Ljubljana food walk, Boat ride on a lake in Križna jama cave, Boat tour through Kornati archipelago, prosciutto tasting, Neretva river rafting, jeep safari in Durmitor Mountains, ride with the museum train »Šarganska osmica«, visit the open air museum Drvengrad).

• organization and execution of the tour according to program

• all the insurances and licenses

Not included in the price:

• International flights 

• 6 nights boutique/4-5★ accommodation 

• Single-room supplement 

• Tourist tax

• Additional lunches and drinks unless specifically stated 

• Additional activities, tastings and entrance fees,

• Travel insurance 

• Personal expenses 

• Tips