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Sightseeing tour with Local Guide includes a visit of the Old City. See the Rector’s Palace, Onofrio’s Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Old Town See the iconic historic bridge, Stari Most, a symbol of unity and resilience, and visit the bustling Bazaar with your Local Guide With your Local Guide, see the grand Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Accommodation

Hotel Adria (or similar) Hotel Monte Casa Spa & Wellness Ibis Styles Mostar Mondo

Guide

Orientation around the Old Town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your Travel Director An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 6 Breakfast (B) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Dubrovnik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Dubrovnik

Arrive in Dubrovnik where you’ll get to see ’paradise on earth’- if George Bernard Shaw is to be believed. The famous playwright was a big fan of this medieval fortified city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Over the next day you’ll uncover the city’s unique appeal, but first meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an included dinner this evening and a glimpse into what lies ahead.
Day 2 Day 2: Dubrovnik Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Dubrovnik Sightseeing And Free Time

Today we join a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of the iconic highlights in Dubrovnik. Admire the Rector’s Palace, Onofrio’s Fountain and the city walls. Stroll through elegant courtyards and along limestone streets, admiring the remnants of Dubrovnik’s Golden Age. Tonight, there’s no better way to enjoy this shimmering coastline than embarking on an optional sunset dinner cruise to a secluded bay, with the illuminated city of Dubrovnik providing the perfect end to the evening.
Day 3 Day 3: Dubrovnik - Kotor - Budva
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Dubrovnik - Kotor - Budva

Journey through the spectacular scenery of Montenegro to the Old Town of Kotor, known as Stari Grad. Located beside a beautiful bay near the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovćen, it’s no surprise it’s a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation around this historic town. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Budva - Sarajevo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Budva - Sarajevo

Small villages and broad plains line your route south into Bosnia-Herzegovina. Arrive later today in its capital Sarajevo, where a rich religious and multi-cultural heritage has earned it the nickname, the ’Jerusalem of Europe’. Warm Bosnian hospitality is on the menu tonight if you choose one of our two Optional Experiences. Join a local family in their home for tasty traditional cuisine or enjoy a lively encounter in a favourite local restaurant with dinner and entertainment.
Day 5 Day 5: Sarajevo Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sarajevo Sightseeing

Today, centuries of religious history are reflected in Sarajevo’s beautiful synagogues, mosques, and Orthodox and Catholic churches as you’ll discover when you join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour. You’ll also visit the Old Town, view the largest mosque in the Balkans, and see the Eternal Flame and the Sarajevo Roses that are dotted across the city, standing as a stark reminder of the turmoil Sarajevo endured decades ago.
Day 6 Day 6: Sarajevo - Mostar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Sarajevo - Mostar

Today you’ll head to Mostar, joining a Local Specialist for an exploration of this historic multicultural city that witnessed an impressive resurrection after the Bosnian War. Part of its restoration can be seen in the traditional reconstruction of its medieval ’Stari Most’, an Ottoman-style bridge. You’ll delve into a tragic time not long ago when Catholic Croats, Muslim Bosniaks and Orthodox Serbs fought for supremacy amidst the colourful cobbled streets overlooking the Neretva River. You’ll have time to explore the city on your own or perhaps join a Local Specialist for a visit to Blagaj, famous for its natural spring and one of the most mystical cultural and historical villages in the country.
Day 7 Day 7: Mostar - Split
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Mostar - Split

Sit back, relax and watch the stunning Adriatic coastline go by as you pass old fishing villages and modern resorts bound for Split, where modern façades reveal glimpses of an ancient Roman past. On arrival in Split, a Local Specialist takes you behind the city walls to this harbour town’s heart, the 4th-century Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, followed by a leisurely walking tour through the historic Old Town. See how Gothic, Roman and Renaissance structures merge seamlessly across the cityscape. Admire Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the 7th-century Cathedral of Saint Domnius as you explore its maze of narrow alleys. You’ll have an evening to discover the Dalmatian capital on your terms or join an Optional Experience in a traditional stone basement konoba for a Dalmatian dinner and live music.
Day 8 Day 8: Split Your Way
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Split Your Way

Today is free for you to explore Split as you choose. If you’re after more sightseeing, you could choose to spend the rest of your day by joining an Optional Experience to one of the glittering Dalmatian islands. Or perhaps indulge in some of the local vintages which have justifiably earned the islands their reputation as a celebrated wine centre for centuries.
Day 9 Day 9: Depart Split
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Depart Split

You’ve explored medieval monuments, witnessed the revival of war-torn cities and relaxed on the sun-kissed shores of the Adriatic. The allure of the Balkans will linger long after you’ve said goodbye to your travel companions.

9 days tour

Best Of The Balkans (9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of The Balkans (9 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Dubrovnik

Day 2: Dubrovnik Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Dubrovnik - Kotor - Budva

Day 4: Budva - Sarajevo

Day 5: Sarajevo Sightseeing

Day 6: Sarajevo - Mostar

Day 7: Mostar - Split

Day 8: Split Your Way

Day 9: Depart Split

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