Best of Balkans | Start Budapest | 2025

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Stay in various hotels throughout the tour, including Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre, Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera, Hotel Split Inn, Hotel Petka Dubrovnik, VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel, and more.

• Welcome Dinner

  Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner on the first evening in Budapest.

• Guided Walking Tour in Budapest

  Explore Budapest with a guided walking tour, including St Stephen's Basilica, Chain Bridge, and the Parliament building.

• Meals

  Daily breakfast and several included dinners throughout the tour.

• Local Guides

  Benefit from local guides in various cities, including Dubrovnik and Sarajevo.

• Transportation

  Travel by coach between destinations.

• Cable Car Ride in Tirana

  Enjoy a scenic cable car ride in Tirana for bird's-eye views of the lush green landscape.

• Plitvice Lakes National Park

  Visit the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia.

• Mostar Bridge Visit

  Visit the iconic Mostar Bridge in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

• Walking Tour in Sarajevo

  Uncover the town of Sarajevo with a guided walking tour.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as the traditional Slovenian evening in Ljubljana and dinner at a traditional Dalmatian tavern in Split are not included.
  
  

• Lunches

  Lunches are not included in the tour package.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
  
  

• Visa Fees

  Visa fees and any related travel documentation costs are not included.
  
  

• Gratuities

  Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 14 Breakfast (B)

Included Experience

• Budapest: An expert walking tour that’ll take you past the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.
• Lake Bled: Take it easy with your new besties as you walk around the scenic lake, framed by the Julian Alps.
• Plitvice Lakes National Park: Turquoise lakes. Sparkling waterfalls. Lush green forests. You’ll never want to leave this little slice of heaven.
• Dubrovnik: Stroll through the UNESCO-listed old town with a local guide. And play a game of ‘spot the Game of Thrones film set’ as you go.
• Tirana: Take an orientation around the rainbow-coloured Albanian capital with your Contiki gang. Familiarise yourself with the landmarks and best places to grab a coffee.
• Mostar: See this epic piece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed by war in 1993 and then rebuilt.
• Sarajevo: See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day.
• Belgrade: Ramble around the Serbian capital. It’s brimming with culture and history for you to soak up.

Accommodation

Stay in various hotels throughout the tour, including Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre, Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera, Hotel Split Inn, Hotel Petka Dubrovnik, VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel, and more, offering comfort and convenience at each destination.