Balkan Grand Circle 22 Days

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Balkan Grand Circle – 22 days

Serbia – Romania – Bulgaria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro – Croatia
21 nights / 22 days tour

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  • 22 days

  • March - OctoberMar - Oct

  • 21 Meals Included

  • Belgrade

  • Zagreb

  • Relaxed

  • 4* / 5* hotels

  • Small group

  • 15 EXPERIENCE MORE

What to Expect

Experience six amazing Balkan countries on this 22-day tour, where cultural and historical heritage come alive. Wander through the charming landscapes of Vojvodina and explore the majestic castles of Transylvania, then embrace Bulgaria’s rich cultural traditions. Delight in exceptional wines, admire the stunning Adriatic coastline, and enjoy unforgettable experiences on Hvar Island.

  • Experience the vibrant charm of Novi Sad, renowned for its historic fortress
  • Explore the majestic castles of Transylvania, including the fairy-tale Peles Castle in Sinaia
  • Experience the rich cultural blend of Sarajevo, where East meets West.
  • Relax along the breathtaking Adriatic coastline in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic
EXPERIENCE MORE

EXPERIENCE MORE  is at the core of our travel philosophy, elevating each tour beyond the ordinary. These carefully curated moments enrich our itineraries, offering deeper insights and unique perspectives of every destination. From exclusive cultural encounters to hidden local gems, EXPERIENCE MORE ensures each journey is unforgettable and engaging.

Some of our experiences included in the tour:

  • Belgrade Sundown Cruise Day 2
  • Šumadija Royal Wines Day 13
  • Mostar Copper Artistry Day 16
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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Belgrade
Belgrade

Day 2: Vibrant Capital of Serbia
Belgrade

Day 3: Treasures of Vojvodina
Belgrade - Fruška Gora NP - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Belgrade

Day 4: Banat to Transylvania
Belgrade - Timișoara - Sibiu

Day 5: Transylvania Unveiled
Sibiu - "Astra" National Museum Complex - Transfăgărășan Road - Sinaia

Day 6: The Castles of Transylvania
Sinaia - Peles Castle - Brașov - Bran Castle - Sinaia

Day 7: From Vineyards to Capital
Sinaia - Dealu Mare Wine Region - Bucharest

Day 8: "The Little Paris"
Bucharest

Day 9: Introduction to Bulgaria
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi

Day 10: Traditions and Craftsmanship
Arbanasi - Etar Ethno Village - Valley of Roses - Plovdiv

Day 11: Sofia's Cultural Fusion
Plovdiv - Sofia

Day 12: Southern Roads
Sofia – Niš – Manasija Monastery – Belgrade

Day 13: ''Serbian Tuscany'' Delights
Belgrade - Šumadija Region - Zlatibor Mountain

Day 14: Vivid Western Serbia
Zlatibor Mountain - Wooden-Town - Šargan Eight - Višegrad - Sarajevo

Day 15: Balkan Soul Capital
Sarajevo

Day 16: The Beauty of Herzegovina
Sarajevo - Mostar - Blagaj - Trebinje

Day 17: The Mediterranean Essence
Trebinje - Perast - Kotor - Dubrovnik

Day 18: The Pearl of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik

Day 19: The Dalmatian Coast
Dubrovnik - Pelješac Peninsula - Split

Day 20: Hvar Island Adventure
Split - Hvar Island - Split

Day 21: The Devil's Garden
Split - Plitvice Lakes NP - Zagreb

Day 22: Farewell, Zagreb
Zagreb

If you would like to book pre or post tour accomodation, you can do that during  check out process
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General Inclusions
Valid both for Standard and Superior package

Transportation

  • Airport arrival transfer
  • Transportation as per the itinerary with modern, comfortable vehicles tailored to your group size

Entrances
and Tickets

Temple of Saint Sava, Krušedol Monastery, “Astra” National Museum Complex, Bran Castle, Peleș Castle, Damascena Complex with rose water and rakija tasting, Oplenac Royal Complex, Wooden-Town, Blagaj Tekke, Kotor Old Town, Catamaran Split – Hvar – Split, NP Plitvice Lakes  

Experiences

Coffee & rakija in a Belgrade tavern (Serbian Morning Routine); Sava and Danube Rivers Cruise (Belgrade Sundown Cruise); Wine tasting in a local winery in Northern Serbia (Wines of Fruška Gora); Cable car ride in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania (Transfăgărășan Scenic Road); Wine tasting in a local winery in Dealu Mare region of Romania (Carpathian Wines); Visit to the ethno village in Bulgaria (Rural Roots of Bulgaria); Natural and handmade herbal cosmetics making experience in an open-air ethnographic museum in Bulgaria (Etar Traditional Crafts); Wine tasting in a local winery in Central Serbia (Šumadija Royal Wines); Dinner in a traditional Western Serbian restaurant (Zlatibor Gourmet Session); Train ride tickets on a heritage railway (Šargan Eight Railroad); Traditional Bosnian street food tasting (A Taste of History); Copper modelling workshop (Mostar Copper Artistry); Visit to the local market in Herzegovina (Trebinje Market Delights); Boat ride to the island and entry ticket to the church (Our Lady of the Rocks); Wine tasting in a local winery in Dalmatia (Pelješac Handcrafted Wines)

*Optional experience: Dinner in an Art Noveau restaurant in Bucharest (not included in the price)

Meals

  • 21 x breakfast
  • Additional meals included in our experiences

Additional

  • Professional English-speaking tour guidance throughout the tour
  • VAT, accommodation taxes and city taxes
  • Tour logistics and organization with dedicated service and care
  • 1 bottle of water (0.5l) daily for each passenger

Accommodation

Standard package:

  • 4 BB in Belgrade in Royal Inn 4* / Mercure Excelsior 4* / Central Point 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Sibiu in Continental Forum Sibiu 4* / Golden Tulip Ana Tower 4* / Art 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Sinaia in Sinaia 4* / Anda 4* / Vila Economat 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Bucharest in Capitol 4* / Leonardo Bucharest City Center 4* / Mercure Bucharest City Center 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Arbanasi / Veliko Tarnovo in Arbanaski Han 4* / Yantra Grand 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Plovdiv in Grand Plovdiv 4*/ Holiday Inn 4* / Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Sofia in Central Sofia 4* / Coop 4* / Abrazo Sofia 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Zlatibor in Palisad standard 4*/ Mona Plaza Zlatibor 4* / Buket 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Sarajevo in Old Town 4* / Colors Inn 4* / Movenpick 4* (Novotel) or similar
  • 1 BB in Trebinje in Central Park 4* / Sesto Senso 4* / Platani 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Dubrovnik in Lapad 4* / Lero 4* / Valamar Tirena 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Split in Art 4*/ Globo 4*/ Marul 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Zagreb in DoubleTree by Hilton 4* / Dubrovnik 4* / International by Maistra City Vibes 4* or similar

Superior package:

  • 4 BB in Belgrade in Envoy 4* / Museum 4* / Moskva 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Sibiu in Art 4* / Hilton Sibiu 5* or similar
  • 1 BB in Sinaia in International 4* / Vila Economat / Boutique Vila La Kastel 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Bucharest in Grand Continental 5* / Novotel Bucharest City Center 4* / Mercure Bucharest City Center 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Arbanasi / Veliko Tarnovo in Arbanaski Han 4* / Yantra Grand 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Plovdiv in Double Tree by Hilton 4* / Imperial Plovdiv 4* / Este Park 4*
  • 1 BB in Sofia in Grand Sofia 5* / Sense Sofia 5* / Crystal Palace Boutique Sofia 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Zlatibor in Palisad superior 4* / Bor by Karisma 5* / Zlatibor Residence 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Sarajevo in Courtyard by Marriott 4* / Europe 5* / Baškuća 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Trebinje in Central Park 4* / Nar 4* / Integra 4* or similar
  • 2 BB in Dubrovnik in Royal Neptun 4* / Kompas 4* / More 5* or similar
  • 2 BB in Split in Luxe 4* / Marmont Heritage 4*/ AC Hotel by Marriott Split 4* or similar
  • 1 BB in Zagreb in Amadria Park Capital 4* / Sheraton 5* / Le Premier 5* or similar

Optional excursions:

There are no optional excursions offered on this tour. If you would like us to customize the tour and include additional activities, feel free to reach out via enquiry form.

Notices:

Tips and porterage services are not included in price

Final choice of the hotels depends on current availability. The tour organiser reserves the right to change the hotel due to availability reasons but guarantees the same category, service quality and similar location of the accommodation unit

**Due to the limited capacity of the Šargan Eight railway and in the case of unavailability, tickets will not be booked and the customer will be refunded the amount of the ticket price (€10). After/before the booking, the agency may, by costumer request, within 48 hours, inform the customer whether the agency will reserve the requested tickets

*Due to limited choice of accommodation at Plitvice, in the case of unavailability during high season, the overnight stay will be organised in the closest available accommodation

Minimum number of passengers needed for guaranteed tour departure: 1

The tour organiser reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour due to unexpected slow-moving traffic at international borders. These changes will not affect the basic itinerary

It is the responsibility of the passengers to get acquainted with visa requirements of all the countries they are travelling to or will be in transit

General Travel Conditions issued by Tour Operator d.o.o. and reconciled with YUTA standards are valid for this programme

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

If you are travelling alone, not as part of a joint private tour, and want to book an exclusive private tour (guide & vehicle) with accommodation in a single room, please send us a request via the booking form, or send us an email on office@balkan-more.com.

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Airport arrival transfer is included in this tour. However, as most of our clients decide to extend their trip within their own organisation, transfer to the airport at the end of the tour is not included in the overall price. If you would like us to organise a departure transfer on their behalf, you are welcome to book the departure transfer during the checkout process, or simply contact us.

Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes, we will easily arrange additional overnights upon your request. If you are looking to book only one additional night before, or after the tour, you are welcome to choose the option during the checkout process. If you are arriving few days before the tour departure or you would like to extend your stay after the tour end, get in touch with our agents, and they will help you with booking your pre or post tour accommodation at the same hotel as the one that is already booked for your stay.

What is cancellation policy?

CANCELLATION BY THE GUEST

In case of cancellation by the guest, refund policy will be applied by the terms stated in the list below. The guest is obligated to send official written cancellation notice. Given refund policy will be applied from the time of receiving the notification in writing. The shown refund amount represents a percentage of the total tour price.

For cancellation up to 60 days before departure – 100% refund.
For cancellation from 59 days till 46 days before departure – 90% refund.
For cancellation from 45 days till 31 days before departure – 80% refund.
For cancellation from 30 days till 16 days before departure – 70% refund.
For cancellation from 15 days till 8 days before departure – 50% refund.
For cancellation from 7 days till the day of departure – 0% refund.

Beside all standard reasons, cancellation policy will also apply if tour participant cancel the tour with a reason that includes medical ground, visa issues, jury service etc.

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