Trip Length
15 Days
Trip Starts
Zagreb
Trip Finishes
Sarajevo
Trip Style
Classic
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
ECZS
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Classic Balkans: Zagreb to Sarajevo. Get ready for a 15-day adventure packed with the best of Croatia and Bosnia. Kick things off in Croatia’s vibrant capital, then head south through lively cities, breathtaking natural beauty, and historic monuments that’ll make your jaw drop. End your journey in Sarajevo, a charming city nestled in the Dinaric Alps, brimming with culture and history. From capital to capital and all the incredible stops in between, this trip has everything you need for an epic adventure — no fluff, just pure wonde...read morer.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on a orientation walk to get your bearings of the area and to see some of the street graffiti art on the way to an optional group dinner. Stay: Hotel Laguna Zagreb
Travel south from Zagreb to the stunning and iconic Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore the park’s forests, crystal waters, and cascading falls with our CEO for incredible scenery, natural beauty and photo opportunities. Continue to the hotel in the evening, check in and relax before a delicious dinner. Stay: Big House Hotel Plitvička Jezera (B/D)
Depart the hotel after breakfast and drive to the coastal city of Zadar. Discover the city on a walking food tour with a local guide, exploring the historic city centre and important landmarks and culminating in a secluded garden for lunch and wine tasting. Continue to Krka National Park for a hike through the lush forest along the river to a series of spectacular waterfalls. Finish the day in the nearby city of Šibenik and enjoy a free evening. Stay: Hotel Jadran Šibenik (B/L)
Set off on a full-day excursion to explore the nearby islands of Prvic and Zlarin. Take the ferry first to Prvic and explore the old town and other parts of this small island with your CEO then hop on the next ferry to the nearby island of Zlarin. Populated since ancient times, Zlarin has many historical monuments worth exploring and and offers incredible views over the islands natural vistas towards the Adriatic Sea. Return to Šibenik in the afternoon and take a stroll through the old town with your CEO before enjoying the rest of the day and evening at leisure. Stay: Hotel Jadran Šibenik (B)
Travel south along the coast today to the port city of Split. Explore the city with your CEO on an orientation walk to see some of the main sights and landmarks then enjoy free time for lunch and to continue exploring on your own with the chance to visit the Diocletian's Palace and the Riva promenade. In the late afternoon continue by bus to the city of Makarska to check into the hotel and enjoy a free evening. Stay: Hotel Biokovo Makarska (B)
Enjoy a full free day to take advantage of the many optional activities available in and around Makarska. Perhaps take a ferry to the island of Brač to explore on your own, take a tuk tuk tour, go zip-lining in the nearby town of Tucepi or just relax on the local beach. Stay: Hotel Biokovo Makarska (B)
Set off from Makarska along the coast and make a stop at a small bay called Uvala Bistrina to lean all about the local oyster farming and to sample some fresh ones and with wine and lunch from local ingredients. Take some free time to wander the town of Ston and to walk along the massive and historic Ston City wall which rewards those who climb it incredible views of the town and the surrounding mountains. Continue driving in the afternoon to Croatia's capital city, Dubrovnik and spend the rest of the evening at leisure. Stay: Akademis Hotel Dubrovnik (B/L)
Discover Dubrovnik today on an orientation walk with your CEO through the old part of the city and seeing some of the city's most iconic buildings and landmarks. Make a stop at the G Adventures-supported Deša project, a non profit organization dedicated to empowering and employing women in the community. Then, take the rest of the day to continue exploring on your own, take an optional kayak excursion or relax in one of the many cafés and watch the world go by. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner out on the town. Stay: Akademis Hotel Dubrovnik (B)
Enjoy a free morning in Dubrovnik for further exploration or for some last-minute shopping before departing around midday for Bosnia and Herzegovina. After driving across the border, make a stop at the Tvrdoš Monastery and sample some of the local wine then continue to a view point at the Hercegovačka Gračanica Temple to enjoy a great view of the city of Trebinje. Make a final stop at Arslanagić bridge before arriving to the hotel. In the evening, set off with your CEO on an orientation walk along the river and into the old town. Get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner. Stay: Hotel Integra (B)
Jump head first into some of the coolest places and experiences that Bosnia has to offer. Step back in time exploring an old Ottoman fortress turned art colony, take a dip in the refreshing waters of Kravica Waterfalls, and watch for wild horses on a sunset Jeep safari. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers better with a BBQ dinner before counting the stars around a campfire. Stay: Hotel Integra (B/D)
Set off from Livno this morning and drive south to the picturesque and historic village of Blagaj. Take in views of the Dervish Monastery, dramatically built on cliffs by the water at the mouth of the Buna River. Take a dip in the water if the weather is nice before continuing on to the nearby city of Mostar for a guided walking tour to better soak in the beauty and history, with plenty of time for photos at the iconic old bridge. The rest of the evening is free to grab a bite to eat somewhere or to relax by the river. Stay: Villa and Winecellar Ostojic (B)
If you're interested in history, take a trip down memory lane and discover secret details of the communist era in former Yogoslavia, visiting the famous ruler, Tito's, bunker. Stay: Hotel Almira (B/L)
Travel again by train from Konjic to Sarajevo, the vibrant capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There's no better way to connect with the local culture than exploring their cuisine. Head out on an immersive food tour with a local expert this morning. Step away from the tourist hot spots to experience life in Sarajevo through a local's lens. Take the rest of the day to continue exploring the city or to take an optional street art and hands-on graffiti tour. Stay: Hotel Cosmopolit (B/L)
Get out and explore on a full free day in the beautiful city of Sarajevo. Dive into the history and tragic past with countless museums and culturally significant monuments, take a funicular up to the old Olympic bobsled track or pass the afternoon away at one of the many cafes. Those looking for an active option could choose to do a hike in the Rakitnica Canyon. Regroup In the evening and head out on the town for a Big Night Out with the group for the final evening. Stay: Hotel Cosmopolit (B)
Depart any time but feel free to sneak in some last minute-photos before you head back home. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy the stunning lakes and waterfalls at Plitvice and Krka National Parks.
- Wander past historic churches and monuments in Split and Dubrovnik.
- Visit a 5th generation women run apiary and local farm for farm-to-table dining experience.
- See the spectacular Kravica and Koćuša Waterfalls.
- Be immersed in Bosnia and Herzegovina's history in Mostar and Sarajevo.
- Your G for Good Moment: DEŠA Women's Centre Visit, Dubrovnik
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Zadar Walking Food Tour, Zadar
- Your Foodie Moment: Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch, Uvala Bistrina
- Your Foodie Moment: Sarajevo Food Tour, Sarajevo
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Sarajevo
- Orientation walks in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik
- Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Hike in Krka Lakes National Park
- Full-day excursion to the islands of Prvic and Zlarin from Šibenik
- Walk along the old city wall of Ston
- Tvrdoš Monastery Visit and Wine Tasting
- Orientation walk in Trebinje
- Visit the town of Stolac and the necropolis tombstones
- See Kravica and Koćuša Waterfalls
- Dinner and wine pairing at a winery in Čitluk
- Visit the Pocitelj Ottoman stone town
- Hike to the Blagaj Fortress
- Visit the Dervish Monastery
- Guided walking tour of Mostar
- Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
- Hotels (14 Nights)
- It is important to note that accommodation in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not built to be hotels but rich owners houses, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head.
- On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
- Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide
- 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
- Private vehicle, ferry, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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