Eastern Europe, Croatia & the Balkans - 28 Days



Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female50%
- Male50%
Average age
Start / End
- Berlin
- Split
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
27Highlights
- Wander beautiful medieval cities
- Opt for a soak in a thermal bath in Budapest
- Kayak the Bay of Kotor
- Marvel at the ancient Roman palace of Diocletian in Split
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Summary
This epic cross-European adventure offers an intriguing combination of Central Europe's castles and romantic squares with the Balkans' own historic towns and wondrous landscapes. But this trip isn't a cobweb-enshrouded history tour — you'll connect with village life, immerse yourself in urban centres, and get active with outdoor pursuits, including kayaking in Montenegro and hiking through diverse country. With 28 days devoted to this journey, this is your chance to discover what still feels like a well-kept secret.
Itinerary
Day 1
Berlin
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
Day 2
Berlin
Berlin is an amazing city with tangible historical importance and a melting pot of different cultures and flavours.
Day 3
Berlin/Krakow
Watch the scenery go by as you journey to Krakòw. En route, stop by the Pławniowice Palace grounds, one of the best maintained in Silesia. With free time in Krakòw, opt to explore the different neighbourhoods like the Jewish section and main square. Dip into a local milk bar for a real Polish meal.
Day 4
Krakow
You may want to end your day embracing Polish social traditions in one of Krakow’s many cellar restaurants and pubs. Dive into the thriving social scene over a few vodkas in one of these cheerful establishments, Zubrowka (Bison Grass Vodka) is a must!
Day 5
Krakow
Opt to visit Rynek Główny - Europe’s largest medieval market square; savour a traditional Polish breakfast (kielbasa, yum), or sit back with a coffee and a slice of Poland's famous cheesecake (sernik babci) at one of the many cafes in the area. Then, walk it off with a stroll uphill to marvel at the impressive Wawel Royal Castle.
Day 6
Krakow/Prague
If you're in the area and want to experience traditional Czech pubs, which are guaranteed to be loud, lively, and packed with locals on any night of the week, this is the place to find restaurants serving traditional Czech cuisine such as fried pork cutlets, goulash, and dumplings.
Day 7
Prague
Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO before exploring all Prague has to offer. Opt to visit the famous Charles Bridge, the clock tower in the main square or a traditional Czech beer hall with serious helpings of meat and potatoes.
Day 8
Prague
Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO before exploring all Prague has to offer. Opt to visit the famous Charles Bridge, the clock tower in the main square or a traditional Czech beer hall with serious helpings of meat and potatoes.
Day 9
Prague/Ceský Krumlov
Travel to Český Krumlov. Spend time wandering the small city or visiting the small town's castle.
Day 10
Ceský Krumlov/Vienna
There's plenty of time here to visit world-famous museums, the opera house or indulge in typical Austrian desserts like strudel or Sacher Torte.
Day 11
Vienna
Wander the elegant streets a little more, take in some of Europe's most distinguished art galleries or just settle yourself on a café terrace, order up a slice of mouthwatering Viennese cake and watch the world go by over coffee.
Day 12
Vienna/Budapest
With the Danube River dividing old town, Buda, from the newer area, Pest, there is plenty to see and do.
To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 13
Budapest
Spend a free day exploring this charming and historic city. Opt to take a boat trip down the Danube, or travel further afield to the Etyek wine country.
Day 14
Budapest
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Day 15
Budapest/Novi Sad
Cross into Serbia and enjoy time in the second largest city. Spend an evening wandering this cultural hub.
Day 16
Novi Sad/Belgrade
Spend the morning exploring Novi Sad. Visit the famous Petrovaradin Fortress and, with time, check out the charming old town, or Stari Grad. In the afternoon, enjoy a short bus ride to Belgrade.
Day 17
Belgrade
Opt to visit the National Theater or National Museum. The city offers a wealth of churches and cathedrals as well as an interesting Ethnographic Museum. Learn more about Serbian culture, traditions, costumes, and tools used throughout history.
Day 18
Belgrade/Sarajevo
Walk around the cobblestone streets of the Old Town while taking in the architecture of its diverse places of worship.
Day 19
Sarajevo
Take an included tour of the 'Tunnel of Life' to get a better understanding of the tragic recent history of this captivating city. Spend some free time exploring the Stari Grad section and looking for 'Sarajevo Roses'.
Day 20
Sarajevo/Mostar
After visiting the bridge, wander through the small streets and opt to sit in a café, enjoying the laid-back atmosphere.
For a sobering look into the city's recent history, wander through town, passing buildings still riddled with bullet holes. Visit a bank that was completely destroyed during the war and past houses in shambles. While life continues and progress is made, these sights remain as reminders of the evils of war.
Day 21
Mostar/Kotor
Arrive in time to start exploring this gorgeous area.
If relaxing is more your style, the beach of Kotor offers a great escape.
Day 22
Kotor
Enjoy a sea kayaking tour before free time to relax or explore. Wander the streets of the walled city of Kotor or relax on picturesque beaches.
Day 23
Kotor/Dubrovnik
The red roofs of the old city make for spectacular photos and the seaside cafés serve up tasty seafood.
Day 24
Dubrovnik
In the morning, visit the the tour operator-supported Deša project, a non profit dedicated to empowering and employing women in the community. Then enjoy a free afternoon to explore the Dalmatian Coast.
Day 25
Dubrovnik/Hvar
Filled with sunshine, the beautiful island is known for its lavender fields and vineyards in the interior and detailed Venetian-inspired architecture in the towns.
Day 26
Hvar
Soak in the scenery and relish the calm on a boat ride around the Pakleni Islands.
Day 27
Hvar/Split
Opt to visit the local market and gobble up some Croatian delicacies. For a little more activity, visit Marjan's peak with gorgeous views over the city or hit up some of the hiking and biking trails in the area.
Day 28
Split
We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively city has to offer.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels/pensions (27 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 27, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
As mentioned before, this is our 14th GAdventure tour and it was likely our most expensive one. The hotels were very lovely and the transportation very good; however, some of the restaurants were higher priced and we like to get good food but not at high prices. All in all we really enjoyed this trip, especially the Balkans. The first part of the tour the weather did not cooperate, i.e. lots of rain and wind in Prague and Cesky Krumlov. Water was very high on the Danube. This is our 14th GAdventure trip and as VIP, it seemed a better hotel room was allocated to others. It was only at the end of the trip and we had a room that was really small and asked others in the group and they said theirs was fine.
Larry Oct, 2024 VerifiedFirst half of the tour and guide was great second half was no where as good as the first
Bailey Sep, 2024 Verified
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