Tour Code: 643-18521
7-Day Balkans Cultural Voyage: Plitvice Lakes, Split, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik from Budapest, Hungary (Breakfast Included)
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Day 1: Budapest - Lake Balaton - Zagreb (311 km) |
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In the morning, you will have a wonderful drive to Lake Balaton, it’s one of the best Resort in Hungary. Then you will have a wonderful drive to the Croatian capital Zagreb. 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 Jelacic Square and the Church of St. Mark. This lake in Hungary is Central Europe's largest freshwater lake and one of the region's most popular tourist attractions. Popular activities in the area include swimming and fishing. Zagreb, the capital and largest city in Croatia, is located in the northwest part of the country along the Sava River. Zagreb has a vibrant cultural community comprised of many museums, art galleries, as well as performance arts and music events.
Standard Hotel: Zagreb or city nearby Meal: Excluded |
Day 2: Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zadar (303 km) |
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Today you will enjoy a guided tour into the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Plitvice Lakes National Park is an UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest national park in Croatia. Known for 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, that extend into a limestone canyon, Plitvice has many walkways and hiking trails for visitors to explore.
Standard Hotel: Zadar or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 3: Zadar - Split - Dubrovnik (352 km) |
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After breakfast you will 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. Among the ancient Roman style buildings this city has, the most famous are the ruins of Diocletian's Palace, which was built in the fourth century AD. Located along the Adriatic Sea coast, Zadar is the fifth largest city in Croatia . With a rich history dating back to prehistoric times, visitors can experience Roman inspired architectural buildings like the Roman Forum, cathedrals, libraries, and more.
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia and lies along the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. The historic center-an UNESCO world heritage site-offers visitors breathtaking harbor views as well as attractions like the Gallery of Fine Arts, Croatian National Theatre, sporting and music events, and more.
Standard Hotel: Dubrovnik or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 4: Dubrovnik |
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Today we'll touring Dubrovnik. You will see the famous places: the Old Town, the city walls, the defensive tower, the Recto'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. Your day of heaven on earth will ends with an overnight stay in Dubrovnik or city nearby. Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, a seaport and the centre of Dubrovnik-Neretva County. In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.
Standard Hotel: Dubrovnik or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 5: Dubrovnik - Pocitelj - Blagaj - Mostar - Sarajevo (165 km) |
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First stop today is Pocitelj. 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. Pocitelj is a stepped medieval fortress village, which has now been included in the World Cultural Heritage List. A village-town in the south-eastern region of the Mostar basin, in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Blagaj is situated at the spring of the Buna river and a historical tekke. It has the Blagaj Tekija monument. Mostar it is the most important city in the Herzegovina region, serving as its cultural and economic capital. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Standard Hotel: Sarajevo or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 6: Sarajevo - Vinkovci (162 km) |
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Sarajevo was once an important gateway to the East. 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. After the visit of Sarajevo, you will cross the border into Croatia. Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to its long and rich history of religious and cultural diversity, Sarajevo is sometimes called the "Jerusalem of Europe". Standard Hotel: Vinkovci or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 7: Vinkovci - Pecs - Budapest (262 km) |
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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. Highlight is the Pécs Cathedral towering over central Szent István Square. You drive back to Budapest in the afternoon. Pécs is the fifth largest city of Hungary, located on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains in the south-west of the country, close to its border with Croatia. It is the administrative and economic centre of Baranya County. Pécs is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pécs. Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Departure and Return Details
Departure times and locations:
8:30am, Kerepesi Ut 2,, Budapest, 1087 (Keleti Palyaudvar Railway Station (Main Entrance))
Price Includes:
(Hotel information will be confirmed 24 hours prior departure.)
Price Excludes:
Destination
Adult
Child
Junior
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik City Walls (Optional)
$41 / €34
$41 / €34
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Dubrovnik cruise + 1 drink (beer/coke) (Optional)
$24 / €20
$24 / €20
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Excursion to Dubrovnik moutain (Optional)
$36 / €30
$36 / €30
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Pecs
Pecs Cathedral (Optional)
$8 / €6
$8 / €6
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park (Optional)
$48 / €40
Free (0-7 yrs)
$21 / €17.50 (7-18 yrs)
Sarajevo
Tunnel of Hope guided tour (Optional)
$30 / €25
$30 / €25
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Zadar
Zadar sunset with transfer (only in July and Aug) (Optional)
$12 / €10
$12 / €10
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Zagreb
Museum of Broken Relationships (Optional)
$9 / €7
$9 / €7
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- Wheelchair Accessibility: Due to different bus models, we may not be able to accommodate participants using wheelchairs. Therefore, we regret that we cannot accept wheelchair users to join our tour. (Note: For "private group tours", please inform us before receiving a quote.)
- Luggage Restrictions: As the space for luggage on the tour bus is limited, each passenger can only carry one piece of luggage with them (luggage not exceeding 30 KG, with the sum of three sides not exceeding 158 cm). If a passenger carries more than one piece of luggage (if there is enough space in the luggage compartment), an additional €5 per piece of luggage per day will be charged as a driver handling fee. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
- Share Room: We will not charge clients a single supplement if they are willing to share a room with other tour members. However, no complaints or amendments can be made based on this arrangement. This preference must be indicated at the time of booking, and with a minimum of 7 days prior to joining the tour. Once the booking is confirmed, it will not be possible to amend the room choice while on tour. If you insist on changing to a single room, you must pay an additional fee.
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- Early Departure or Leaving the Tour: In any case or for personal reasons, if a tour member requests to leave on their own, return individually or leave the tour midway, our company will assist in making arrangements. However, our company will not be responsible for any indirect or direct cost losses incurred due to delays in transportation or other circumstances that result in missing the pre-arranged itinerary or accommodation.
- Disruptive Behavior: Any tour participant who intentionally obstructs the tour leader's work, endangers the safety of others, or affects the normal activities and interests of the group, the tour leader has the right to cancel their tour qualification, order the participant to leave the group depending on the specific situation or with the consent of the majority of the tour participants. The remaining balance of the unfinished part of the journey will not be refunded, and any actions taken by the participant after leaving the group will not be related to the company.
- Delays and Itinerary Changes: If the flight or bus is delayed due to a malfunction or traffic congestion, resulting in itinerary changes or canceled programs, tour participants may not use this as an excuse to oppose or withdraw from the tour. In case of bad weather, strikes, or unexpected accidents that cause delays in the itinerary, tour participants may not demand compensation or refund of tour fees.
- Itinerary Adjustment Notice: We continuously strive to improve our tour itineraries. We reserve the right to make changes to end cities, hotels, or tour order if improvements can be made or if unforeseen circumstances arise. During peak periods, duplicate departures may operate, possibly in reverse order, which may result in different hotels than those listed in the itinerary.
- Transportation and Accommodation Liability: The tourist transportation and hotels used by our company, such as airplanes, ships, trains, or buses, have various regulations for the safety of participants and issues such as lost luggage, accidents, and property damage. These situations will be handled based on the regulations established by each institution and will not be related to our company. We recommend that participants purchase travel insurance and luggage insurance on their own. For details on how to purchase insurance, please contact the travel agency you registered with or our company directly.
- European Climate and Hotel Facilities: The temperature difference between day and night in Europe is substantial, the annual average temperature exceeds 30 degrees for less than two months, and European countries have strong environmental protection awareness. Therefore, hotels in Europe may not have standard air conditioning.
- Tour Group Composition: If the number of participants is small, we reserve the right to combine guests speaking different languages on the same tour bus. This arrangement helps ensure tour viability and may enhance the cultural exchange experience for all participants.