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Embark in ancient Budapest and join the historic Balkan tour. Starting with a wonderful drive to the Croatian capital Zagreb, visit the city’s highlights.Then you will dive into the nature and visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Lakes joined by waterfalls, walkways, hiking trails and rich water in a special silver color, the view is just stunning. Next day you will continue the tour to Zadar, Split and Neum. Narrow streets and buildings from the middle age and admire the modern Sea Organ and Sun Salutation. After leaving Neum you will head to the most famous “Kings Landing” from Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik. Leaving Croatia behind, you will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina with its beautiful city Počitelj,,ancient Mostar and Sarajevo. This 7 day Balkan tour will leave you a rich and brief history of the Balkans. Not to be missed if you are a Game of Thrones fan!
Thursday 08:30 (Hungary Budapest)
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar Railway Station
Meeting point: main entrance
Address: Kerepesiút 2-4,1087 Budapest
·No visit to Budapest. After meetup, the coach drives to Zagreb
Friday 08:30 (Croatia Zagreb)
Glavni Kolodvor Station
Meeting point: main entrance
Address: Trg kralja Tomislava 12, 10000, Zagreb
·No visit to Zagreb. After meetup, the coach drives to Plitvice
Saturday 16:00 (Croatia Split)
Zeljeznickikolodvor Railway Station Split
Meeting point: main entrance
Address: Obala kneza Domagoja 10, 21000, Split
·No visit to Split, After meetup, the coach drives to Neum
Sunday 09:00 & 16:30 (Croatia Dubrovnik)
Tourist Information Centre Dubrovnik at Brsalje (near Pile Gate)
Meeting point: in front of Aphrodite and Pan Statue
Address: Ul. Svetog Durda 4, 20000, Dubrovnik 09:00 after meetup, visit Dubrovnik
·14:30 No visit to Dubrovnik.
Please note: bus will depart on time at the meeting place. Company is not liable for any delay caused by any passenger. Passenger accepts full responsibility if any expenses occur.
Thursday (Zagreb )
14:00 @ Zagreb Railway Station
Friday (Zadar)
20:00 @ Group Hotel of that night
Saturday (Split)
16:00 @ Split Railway Station
Sunday (Dubrovnik)
16:30 @ Tourist Information Centre Dubrovnik
Monday (Sarajevo)
N/A @ Bosnia and Herzegovina regulations require that the number of people entering and exiting as a group must be consistent.
Tuesday (Vinkovci)
20:00 @ Group Hotel of that night
Wednesday (Budapest)
18:00 @ Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar Railway Station
Please noted that the drop off time is for reference only and may vary slightly due to traffic/unforeseen circumstances.
In the morning, you will have a wonderful drive to Balaton Lake, it’s one of the best Resort in Hungary. Affectionately called “Hungarian Sea,” Lake Balaton is one of the largest lakes in central Europe. Lake Balaton and its region have become more popular because of its attractive scenery. Then you will have a wonderful drive to the Croatian capital Zagreb. This is a city which went through wars, but the buildings are still well preserved. The ancient city is full of beautiful Gothic architecture, decorations are exquisitely crafted. Together with Mediterranean cuisine and locally produced wines, as well as the friendly Croatian hospitality, Zagreb is sure to be a wonderful experience. You will visit the city’s highlights such as the Zagreb Cathedral, the Ban Jelačić Square and the Church of St. Mark.
Overnight stay in Zagreb or city nearby
Today you will enjoy a guided tour into the Plitvice Lakes National Park, known as the Jiuzhaigou of Europe. It consists of 16 lakes joined by waterfalls, walkways and hiking trails. In the dense mountains, layers of travertine barriers make a natural dam, forming fairy tale lakes. The calcium carbonate rich water has a special silver colour, mirroring the trees on its surface and forming tiny crystals, the view is stunning. Surrounded by trees, the lakes have the perfect tranquil atmosphere.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, different prices for Low and Peak season
Overnight stay in Zadar or city nearby
After breakfast you enter the ancient city of Zadar. The city has a strong religious atmosphere, still retaining the narrow streets and buildings of the Middle Ages. It’s like going back in time. Close to the waterfront, you can admire the modern Sea Organ and Sun Salutation, an amazing solar light display. Then you will head to Split, the second largest city in Croatia. The city has many ancient Roman style buildings, which date back to over 1,700 years. The most famous are the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, which was built in the fourth century AD.
Overnight stay in Dubrovnik or city nearby
For the Brown Line there will be an extra charge of € 25 per person per night for the accommodation in Dubrovnik (2 nights). This is due to a higher living standard in Dubrovnik.
The Nobel Prize winning writer Bernard Shaw once said: “If you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik”. He wasn’t exaggerating. Dubrovnik is a place where people can fall in love at first sight. You must not miss exploring this seaside city that inspired Miyazaki’s masterpiece ‘The Witch’s Delivery Service’, and is ‘King’s Landing’ in Game of Thrones! You see the famous places: the old town, the city walls, the defensive tower, the Rector’s Palace, and the Franciscan Monastery. You can take a cable car to go up in the mountain and admire the beauty of the city. Then you can choose 1) Free time at your leisure or 2) back to hotel enjoy Sunshine and Beach. Your day of heaven on earth ends with an overnight stay in Dubrovnik or city nearby.
Overnight stay in Dubrovnik or city nearby
For the Brown Line there will be an extra charge of € 25 per person per night for the accommodation in Dubrovnik (2 nights). This is due to a higher living standard in Dubrovnik.
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the focus of today’s itinerary and was originally one of the six socialist republics of the former Yugoslavia. First stop today is Počitelj, the stepped medieval fortress village, which has now been included in the World Cultural Heritage List. You also see stunning Blagaj with its Dervish Monastery nestled into a 200 meter high cliff and surrounded by crystal clear streams. Then you head on to the ancient city of Mostar, to cross the magnificent ancient arch bridge and capture the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. After visiting this ancient city of poetry and paintings, you drive to the hotel and stay in Sarajevo or city nearby. According to the regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the number of people entering and exiting as a group must be consistent, so it is not possible to leave the group on the same day.
Overnight stay in Sarajevo or city nearby
Sarajevo was once an important gateway to the East. This city, which combines different religions and cultures, has a very different European style. As if reborn after a fire, it was recently selected by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten travel destinations in the world. Its profound historical imprint, which includes the assassination at the Latin Bridge that caused the First World War, and the “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures Line” on the ground, can still be found in the Old Town. The rebirth and transformation of Sarajevo is reflected in the modern architecture of the new city. After the visit, you cross the border into Croatia. According to the regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the number of people entering and exiting as a group must be consistent, so it is not possible to leave the group on the same day.
Overnight stay in Vinkovci or city nearby
Departing in the morning and returning to Hungary – you visit Pecs. Located between the Danube and the Drava, it is one of the most attractive cities in Hungary, with a pleasant climate and long history. Pecs also features a magnificent museum and the best Turkish ruins in the country. Pecs is known for music, opera and ballet. Highlight is the Pécs Cathedral towering over central Szent István Square. You drive back to Budapest in the afternoon.
Overnight stay in Budapest or city nearby
Thursday 08:30 (Hungary Budapest)
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar Railway Station
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Friday 08:30 (Croatia Zagreb)
Glavni Kolodvor Station
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Saturday 16:00 (Croatia Split)
Zeljeznickikolodvor Railway Station Split
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Sunday 09:00 & 16:30 (Croatia Dubrovnik)
Tourist Information Centre Dubrovnik at Brsalje (near Pile Gate)
(Google Map)
Fantastic trip. Our tour guide was awesome!! Everyone on the tour was friendly.