9 Days Balkan Peninsula (Brown)

Upon arrival in Budapest, you will be transferred to hotel and free at leisure.
Overnight stay in Budapest or city nearby

In the morning, you will have a wonderful drive to the Croatian capital Zagreb. This is a city which went through wars, but the buildings are still well preserved. The ancient city is full of beautiful Gothic architecture, decorations are exquisitely crafted. Together with Mediterranean cuisine and locally produced wines, as well as the friendly Croatian hospitality, Zagreb is sure to be a wonderful experience. You will visit the city’s highlights such as the Zagreb Cathedral, the Ban Jelacic Square and the Church of St. Mark. (B)
Overnight stay in Zagreb or city nearby

Today you will enjoy a guided tour into the Plitvice Lakes National Park, known as the Jiuzhaigou of Europe. It consists of 16 lakes joined by waterfalls, walkways and hiking trails. In the dense mountains, layers of travertine barriers make a natural dam, forming fairy tale lakes. The calcium carbonate rich water has a special silver colour, mirroring the trees on its surface and forming tiny crystals, the view is stunning. Surrounded by trees, the lakes have the perfect tranquil atmosphere. (B)
※Due to limited daily access control in Plitvice Lakes National Park, to avoid disappointment, we recommend customer who strongly request to visit this place to book tickets online in advance on https://ticketing.np-plitvicka-jezera. hr/Index.aspx?l=EN （Visit time for reservation: 11:00am – 12:00am, entrance 1 ）
Overnight stay in Zadar or city nearby

After breakfast you enter the ancient city of Zadar. The city has a strong religious atmosphere, still retaining the narrow streets and buildings of the middle ages. It’s like going back in time. Close to the waterfront, you can admire the modern Sea Organ and Sun Salutation, an amazing solar light display. Then you will head to Split, the second largest city in Croatia. The city has many ancient Roman style buildings, which date back to over 1,700 years. The most famous are the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, which was built in the fourth century AD. (B)
Overnight stay in Neum or city nearby

The Nobel Prize winning writer Bernard Shaw once said: “If you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik”. He wasn’t exaggerating. Dubrovnik is a place where people can fall in love at first sight. You must not miss exploring this seaside city that inspired Miyazaki’s masterpiece ‘The Witch’s Delivery Service’, and is ‘King’s Landing’ in Game of Thrones! You see the famous places: the old town, the city walls, the defensive tower, the Rector’s Palace, and the Franciscan Monastery. You can take a cable car to go up in the mountain and admire the beauty of the city. Your day of heaven on earth ends. (B)
Overnight stay in Neum or city nearby

The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the focus of today’s itinerary and was originally one of the six socialist republics of the former Yugoslavia. First stop today is Pocitelj, the stepped medieval fortress village, which has now been included in the World Cultural Heritage List. You also see stunning Blagaj with its Dervish Monastery nestled into a 200 meter high cliff and surrounded by crystal clear streams. Then you head on to the ancient city of Mostar, to cross the magnificent ancient arch bridge and capture the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. After visiting this ancient city of poetry and paintings, you drive to the hotel. (B)
Overnight stay in Sarajevo or city nearby

Sarajevo was once an important gateway to the East. This city, which combines different religions and cultures, has a very different European style. As if reborn after a fire, it was recently selected by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten travel destinations in the world. Its profound historical imprint, which includes the assassination at the Latin Bridge that caused the First World War, and the “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures Line” on the ground, can still be found in the Old Town. The rebirth and transformation of Sarajevo is reflected in the modern architecture of the new city. After the visit, you cross the border into Croatia. (B)
Overnight stay in Vinkovci or city nearby

Departing in the morning and returning to Hungary – you visit Pecs. Located between the Danube and the Drava, it is one of the most attractive cities in Hungary, with a pleasant climate and long history. Pecs also features a magnificent museum and the best Turkish ruins in the country. Pecs is known for music, opera and ballet. Highlight is the Pécs Cathedral towering over central Szent István Square. You drive back to Budapest in the afternoon. (B)
Overnight stay in Budapest or city nearby

Free on Leisure until transfer to airport and fly back to hometown. (B)