13-Nights Balkan Adventure

Trafalgar · 13 days

Escorted

13-Nights Balkan Adventure

From $3,481 per person

Deluxe
Balkan Adventure
Visit seven countries on this adventure-filled Balkan trip, where you’ll venture deep into the Carpathian Mountains, walk in the mythical footsteps of Count Dracula at Bran Castle in Transylvania and revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations.

Dining Summary
  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Bucharest, Brasov, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia, Skopje, Tirana, Mostar, Sarajevo and Belgrade
  • Discover Budva and Kotor
  • Visit Bran Castle in Brasov, Tsaravets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, the Church of Holy Nativity in Arbanasi, and the War Tunnel in Sarajevo 
  • View Peles Castle in Sinaia, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Church in Sofia, the Palace of Culture and the National Library in Tirana and Mostar's Stari Most
  • See the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
How You'll Travel
  • Deluxe coach travel
  • Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
  • 4-star stays
Iconic Experience
  • Bucharest: Bask in the rich history of Bucharest and its lasting legacies. 
  • Sinaia: Journey to the Carpathian Mountains and discover Pele Castle.
  • Bran: Visit the infamous mythical home of Count Dracula and favorite residence of Romanian royalty - Bran Castle.
  • Brasov: Journey through the medieval streets of Brasov and discover its trading history. 
  • Veliko Tarnovo: Discover the rich history of Veliko Tarnovo with a Local Specialist. 
  • Sofia: Journey to Sofia and spend the day basking in the wonders of Bulgaria's modern-day capital. 
  • Skopje: Join a Local Specialist on a city tour of the historic center of Skopje. 
  • Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they share insights into life in the Albanian capital.
  • Budva: Spend the day exploring the picturesque town of Budva. 
  • Mostar: Discover the magnificent coves and cliffs of the Kotor coast as well as the monumental Mostar Bridge.
  • Kotor: Enjoy some time in the morning discovering the wonders of Kotor. 
  • Sarajevo: Discover the wonders and hidden treasures of Sarajevo. 
  • Sarajevo: Discover the history of the Bosnian war tunnel in Sarajevo. 
  • Belgrade: Discover the rich history of Belgrade and all it's wonderful sights
Be My Guest
  • Skopje: Spend quality time with the locals when you join an exclusive Be My Guest experience featuring local hospitality and cuisine.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Sarajevo: Meet third-generation coppersmiths Adnan and Kenan, who are preserving Bosnia’s Ottoman-era metalwork tradition. Using repurposed war materials, they craft intricate coffee sets, jewelry and decorative pieces, keeping their family’s legacy alive despite the rise of mass production. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Air

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Itinerary

Mostar
Excursions

Mostar and Blagaj tour — Optional Private Excursions

You will meet Your personal English-speaking driver at the harbor in Dubrovnik for Your transfer to Mostar for Your excursion. You will meet Your personal guide in Mostar for the sightseeing of two towns.

Today Your sightseeing tour includes visit of two cities Mostar and Blagaj. During Your visit of Mostar You will see the old center with Old bridge and Turkish Bazar and after that You will visit beautiful city Blagaj - region that characterizes the diversity of its above-ground and underground waters. The water source of the Buna is one of the largest and most beautiful in Europe.
This is the end of our services. Return to Your cruiser in Dubrovnik



Highlights:

  • unique sightseeing experience 
  • Personal guide
  • traditional lunch 
  • round transfer 
Tour Duration: up to 8h
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 
  • Private guide
  • Traditional lunch
  • Round transfers
Not Included:
  • Tickets for the museums
  • Tips
 

Mostar Tour — Optional Private Excursions

You will meet Your personal English speaking driver in the Dubrovnik harbor for Your transfer to Mostar for Your excursion. Your personal guide will reveal You the secrets and history of this beautiful town. Today Your sightseeing tour includes a visit of Mostar City. During this tour, You will see the old center with Old bridge and Turkish Bazar.

Mostar is a bilingual town, place where the east meets west, divided by the Neretva river. In the 1990 conflict, however, most of the historic town and the old bridge, designed by the renowned architect, sinan, were destroyed. Situated on the Neretva river, Mostar is the fifth largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Return to Your cruiser in Dubrovnik. This is the end of our services.



Highlights:

  • unique sightseeing experience 
  • Personal guide
  • Round transfer
Tour Duration: up to 7h
Tour can operate: Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 
  • Private guide
  • Round transfers
Not Included:
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Tickets for the museums
 

Kotor
Excursions

Kotor: Walking Tour - 2 hours — Optional Private Excursions
Meet your guide at the tender pier ready for your walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks which extend above the town to the fortress of Sveti Ivan, Kotor was under the rule of the Republic of Venice between 1420 and 1797 and the Venetian influence on the architecture is strong. Take a walking tour of the town passing the Watch Tower, the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.

Highlights:

  • Walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour Duration: 2 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • An expert local guide in Kotor (2 hours)
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Kotor: Highlights of Montenegro - 8 hours — Optional Private Excursions
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kotor is surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks. Strong Venetian influences can be seen in the architecture and a walking tour of the town reveals the Watch Tower (Sat Kula), the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.
After lunch at leisure, drive over the Lov´cen mountain (the Black Mountain which gives Montenegro its name) to Cetinj. The former capital of Montenegro, Cetinj was home to Njegoš, Montenegro’s greatest poet and king. Visit the National Museum of Montenegro, and the monastery before continuing to Budva, one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea, dating back to the 5th century BC. In the Middle Ages when Budva was under Venetian rule, the town was fortified by powerful Venetian walls to protect against the Ottoman conquests.

Highlights:

  • Enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor
  • Visit to the National Museum of Montenegro in Cetinj
  • Discover the Venetian influences on the historic town of Budva
Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light 

Inclusions:
  • Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
  • An expert local guide (8 hours)
  • Entrance fees to all stated sights and museums
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Kotor sightseeing — Optional Private Excursions
This tour will start with a meeting with your guide. Kotor is located at the end of Boka Kotorska (Bay of Boka) where Mount Lovcen and the sea cuddle the town. Kotor is a town that belongs to a very “young” country, Montenegro, even though founded in 2006 as an independent country, the area has a deep and unique history and cultural richness dating back to the Neolithic ages. Kotor is an excellent combination of natural, cultural, and historical beauties which makes the town worth visiting even more than once in a lifetime. Your visit to the Old town in Kotor can be supplemented with a visit to the Maritime museum, which is found on the Square of the Boka fleet.

Highlights:

  • Unique sightseeing experience
  • Personal guide
Tour Duration: approx. 3-4 h

Tour can operate: Morning or evening

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Light

 
Inclusions: private guide and tickets
 
Exclusions: food or drinks, gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Budva
Excursions

St. Stephan, Kotor and Budva tour — Optional Private Excursions

This amazing excursion will set off with a transfer to St. Stefan islet – a charming hotel resort with a narrow sandbank connecting it to the mainland. On your way towards St. Stefan, you will take a stop at the viewpoint just above the mentioned islet. Next up is Budva – often referred to as a “night queen” of Montenegro due to its exceptional nightlife, but also a home to beautiful Old Town you will visit today. After a pleasant stroll through Budva, you will head to the final destination of this tour – town Tivat, the youngest town in Boka region and a home to many extraordinary attractions. This tour is a perfect way to get to know the best of Montenegro.


Highlights:
  • History
  • Personal guide
  • Round transfer
Tour Duration: approx. 8h
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 
  • Private guide
  • Round transfers
Not Included:
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

 

Skopje
Veliko Tarnovo
Belgrade
Sarajevo
Tirana
Sofia
Brasov
Bucharest

Available Dates

FromToPrice
Sep 27, 2026 Oct 10, 2026 $3,481
Oct 4, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 $3,566
Terms & Additional Information
Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discounts. Trip prices and discounts are subject to change. Airfare is additional. Tour prices, dates and itineraries are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Other restrictions may apply. 

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