Discover the charm of Europe with our 11-Day Italy & Balkans Tour, a journey that blends history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Explore the timeless beauty of Italy, from its iconic cities and landmarks, before venturing into the captivating Balkans—where tradition meets natural wonders.
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Overview
Highlights
- Flight: Round-Trip Economy Class
- Hotel: 4 Star Accommodations
- Meals: Full Board Halal Meals
- Drinks: 0.5L Daily
- Guide: English Speaking Guide
- Coach: Transportation in Private Coach
- Entrance Fees: For all Attractions. Except for any other Optional Tours
- Tipping : Tips for Guide, Tour Leader, Driver & Porters
- Tax: City Transport Tourism Tax & Person Tourist Tax
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Tour Plan
Arrival at Sarajevo International Airport, meet and greet by our tour manager. Upon arrival proceed to the magnificent Spring of the Bosna River* with swans, ducks and untouched nature.
Transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner at hotel. Overnight and accommodation at hotel in Sarajevo.
*Optional: Horse-carriage ride through oak Great Avenue long 3,5 kilometers in area of Spring of the Bosna River park (duration: 20 min)– 15 EUR per person
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning visit Tunnel of Hope, most important structure during the 1992 war in the Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visit the Tunnel and Museum and watch the movie about Siege in Sarajevo 1992-1995.
Proceed to Sarajevo Old Town – Bascarsija and upon arrival enjoy in Bosnian cousine. Later, have easy-walking tour and visit: Bascarsija, Latin bridge, a place where the Austro Hungarian Archduke was assassinated, what triggered the 1st World War; Brusa bezistan – covered market place; Gazi Husref Bey Mosque – built in 1530 year during the Ottoman era – and Gazi Husref Bey Madrass; Morica han built in 1551; Vijecnica – City Hall for the Austro-Hungarian era, Sarajevo Meeting of Culture moument etc. Free time for shopping and leisure in Old Town Bascarsija.
Drive back to hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Sarajevo.
Perform prayer at Gazi Husrev-bay Mosque or hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed towards Travnik (69 km; +/- 1h 30 min). Travnik is a small town with mosques and fortress that dot the skyline shows the original style Bosnian architecture that gives this town a charm. We’ll see the Plava Voda springs.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to royal town Jajce (67 km: +/- 1 hour) and visit magnificent Jajce waterfall in the heart of the city. After the waterfall we’ll continue to see Pliva lakes and visit wooden watermills. Continue towards Mostar (+/- 2h 30 min) and on the way have a stop at Jablanica Town where you will have an opportunity to try traditional roasted lamb (optional).
Dinner at a hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Mostar.
Perform prayer at Malaysian Mosque in Turbe village.
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out. In the morning have Mostar City Tour and visit Koski Mehmed pasha mosque and walk through the Old Town and Old Bridge, listed as UNESCO heritage site. Free time for shopping.
Proceed to Blagaj (+/- 20 min) – a haven of peace and natural harmony. In Blagaj you will see a Tekke – the Dervish Monastery, built around 1520. The monastery is an important monument of the early Ottoman period in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The dervishes have been using the monastery in order to perform their special rituals – Dhikr (praise to God). Blagaj Tekke is situated by the Spring of the river Buna, surrounded by beautiful mountains.
In the silence of the Dervish house’s garden, cooled by the freshness of the wonderful river with the most spectacular view we will have our lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to Neum (73 km, +/- 1 hour). Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Neum.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to the old city of Dubrovnik (60 km/ +- 1 hours). Dubrovnik is the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, in the region of Dalmatia and one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. Because of its rich historical monuments and heritage, restoration program in Dubrovnik is co-ordinate by UNESCO. Visit: Onforio Fountain, the oldest pharmacy in Franciscan Monastery, Stradun Street, the Clock Tower, Rector Palace, Sponza Palace, etc. Free time for shopping.
Proceed to Neum (+/- 1 hour). Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Neum.
Optional: Oyster farm in Mali Ston Bay where you will have opportunity to taste the world most famous Oysters at the Oyster farm at Mali Ston. ( included boat ride + 4 oyster tasting and welcome drink ) - Price 35 EUR per person
Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Proceed to Split (163 km; +/- 2h 30 min). Upon arrival have a locco tour in Split. Split is a city built around The Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Wandering the historic centre of Split you can still clearly see the Roman walls, squares, and temples. Free time around Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and you’ll see dozens of bars, restaurants, and shops thriving amid the atmospheric old walls where Split’s life has been humming along for thousands of years. Lunch at restaurant. Free time.
Continue towards Bihac (276 km; +/- 3h). Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Bihac.
Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Proceed to Plitvice National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) (+/- 40 min) – a highly nature protected area which has 16 natural lakes that have origins from tectonic movements on karts field. Not just the lakes are attractive but also rivers, creeks and beautiful waterfalls and endemic flora and fauna. We offer different paths through the area depending on the age of the group. Piknik lunch at park area.
Continue towards Zagreb (+/- 2h 30 min). Upon arrival have Zagreb city tour – start the tour from Kaptol Square with the imposing Zagreb Cathedral before taking a short walk to the main square, Ban Jelacic Square. Tour continues with a funicular ride to the Upper Town (Gornji Grad) where you can climb the Lotrscak Tower and enjoy an aerial view of Zagreb city center.
Proceed to St. Mark’s Church for its checkered roof design and walk down to Gornji Grad. After passing through the Stone Gate, spend your leisure time at Dolac Market and llica Shopping Street. Later visit Islamic Center Zagreb. Free time for shopping.
Transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner at hotel. Overnight and accommodation at hotel in Zagreb.
Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Proceed towards Slovenian countryside to visit Bled Lake (+/- 2h 30 min). This Alpine Lake with the only island in Slovenia that is noted to be a world-renowned paradise for centuries.
Enjoy a pleasant gondola ride (“Pletna”) on the sparkling lake to an island church in the middle (The availability of the gondola ride will be based on local weather conditions).
Continue to Ljubljana (+/- 50 min) and upon arrival visit Islamic Centre Ljubljana and have a lunch. Later, proceed to an orientation tour and visit: Old Town, Triple Bridge, Preseren Square, Dragon Bridge, open-air Central Market, etc. Free time for leisure. Drive to Venice (242 km; +/- 3h 30 min).
Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel in Venice.
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning have transfer via water taxi/boat to Venice Island and have an orientation tour in Venice City. City was built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Visit San Marco Square, flanked by the Basilica & Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs.
Continue to look out for the beautiful local handmade goods Venetian glass, it is world-renowned for being colourful, elaborate, and skill-fully made. The legend says that the Bridge of Sighs will give eternal love to lovers if they kiss under the bridge, and we give you the chance to take a Gondola ride* through the canals. Lunch at restaurant. Free time in Venice.
Dinner at hotel or restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Venice.
*Optional: Gondola ride through Venetian canals (duration: 30 min)– 35 EUR per person.
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out. Proceed to Milano (266 km; +/3h 30 min). In the morning proceed to Milano tour – visit: Sforzescu Castle, Duomo Square – one of the biggest Gothic Cathedral, La Scala Opera House – one of the most important collections of the Opera world. Shop at the world’s oldest shopping mall, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, you can find a lot of luxury and high-class brands. Free time in the centre.
Transfer to Milan Airport in the evening, for flight back to Singapore.