13-Nights Balkan Adventure

13 nights from: $3,555

Balkan Adventure
Visit seven countries on this adventure-filled Balkan trip, where you’ll venture deep into the Carpathian Mountains, walk in the mythical footsteps of Count Dracula at Bran Castle in Transylvania and revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations.

Dining Summary

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)

• Explore Bucharest, Brasov, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia, Skopje, Tirana, Mostar, Sarajevo and Belgrade
• Discover Budva and Kotor
• Visit Bran Castle in Brasov, Tsaravets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, the Church of Holy Nativity in Arbanasi, and the War Tunnel in Sarajevo 
• View Peles Castle in Sinaia, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Church in Sofia, the Palace of Culture and the National Library in Tirana and Mostar's Stari Most
• See the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest

• Bucharest: Bask in the rich history of Bucharest and its lasting legacies. 
• Sinaia: Journey to the Carpathian Mountains and discover Pele Castle.
• Bran: Visit the infamous mythical home of Count Dracula and favorite residence of Romanian royalty - Bran Castle.
• Brasov: Journey through the medieval streets of Brasov and discover its trading history. 
• Veliko Tarnovo: Discover the rich history of Veliko Tarnovo with a Local Specialist. 
• Sofia: Journey to Sofia and spend the day basking in the wonders of Bulgaria's modern-day capital. 
• Skopje: Join a Local Specialist on a city tour of the historic center of Skopje. 
• Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they share insights into life in the Albanian capital.
• Budva: Spend the day exploring the picturesque town of Budva. 
• Mostar: Discover the magnificent coves and cliffs of the Kotor coast as well as the monumental Mostar Bridge.
• Kotor: Enjoy some time in the morning discovering the wonders of Kotor. 
• Sarajevo: Discover the wonders and hidden treasures of Sarajevo. 
• Sarajevo: Discover the history of the Bosnian war tunnel in Sarajevo. 
• Belgrade: Explore Belgrade with a Local Specialist and uncover the stories behind Serbia’s capital. You’ll visit the Church of Saint Sava and Kalemegdan Fortress, set above the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers, while tracing the influences of Celtic, Roman, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule across the city.

• Skopje: Spend quality time with the locals when you join an exclusive Be My Guest experience featuring local hospitality and cuisine.

• Sarajevo: Meet third-generation coppersmiths Adnan and Kenan, who are preserving Bosnia’s Ottoman-era metalwork tradition. Using repurposed war materials, they craft intricate coffee sets, jewelry and decorative pieces, keeping their family’s legacy alive despite the rise of mass production. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Budva, Montenegro, located 45 mi/75 km southwest of Podgorica, is one of the busiest resort towns along the country's coast. Budva was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1979 but was rebuilt, including the Venetian-style old town center and its surrounding wall. The city has a solid tourist infrastructure with large hotels, holiday apartments, well-developed sports facilities and the liveliest nightlife on the coast. It has expanded rapidly in recent years, with a profusion of hotels covering the coast.Free Budva Travel
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Down the coast is Sveti Stefan, a spectacular little gem of an island. Once a fishing village, Sveti Stefan is now a resort island run by Aman Resorts. Other nearby beach resorts include Becici, Rafailovici, Przno and Milocer.