BALKANS DISCOVERY
Description
Itinerary
Price
Hotel
Remarks
Description
Overview
Balkans Discovery by Contiki (Social Travel For 18-35S)
There’s so much to fit in with this 8-day adventure around 6 incredible Balkan countries. Take in the Dalmatian Coastline as we head to Montenegro, visit some iconic sights in Albania, check out the place where WWI began and explore the architecture in Belgrade.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel/hostel accommodation
- Local transport
- Various experiences like guided tours and meals
- An expert Trip Manager & Driver
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
- Breakfast daily (plus a few lunches and dinners too)
- A group of friendly travellers from around the world, all aged 18-35
- 24/7 support
- Flights to/from your start/end destination
- Optional Free Time Add-Ons
- Meals not mentioned
Included
- Hotel/hostel accommodation
- Local transport
- Various experiences like guided tours and meals
- An expert Trip Manager & Driver
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
- Breakfast daily (plus a few lunches and dinners too)
- A group of friendly travellers from around the world, all aged 18-35
- 24/7 support
Excluded
- Flights to/from your start/end destination
- Optional Free Time Add-Ons
- Meals not mentioned
Itinerary
Day 1: Dubrovnik – Budva – Tirana
Dubrovnik
- Good morning, travellers! Hope you’re ready for an exciting ride across the beautiful Balkans.
- Today, you’ll exchange hellos with your Trip Manager (and your new crew too!).
- With no time to waste, we’ll head straight to our first stop.
Budva
- We’ll stop by Montenegro’s seaside beauty of Budva.
- You have the option to grab some lunch at a sea-view restaurant, or spend some time on the beach, before we head to our next stop.
Tirana
- Welcome to the capital city of Albania.
- This hidden gem has a lot to offer, and we’ve got the entirety of tomorrow to see it all.
- Join us for an included dinner tonight before heading back to our hotel to get some sleep as our adventure begins…
Optional Experience:
- Gooses T-Shirts
Day 2: Tirana
- Time to wake up! Grab your breakfast and join us for a walking tour of Tirana, guided by a local guide.
- And the rest of the day is all yours to spend in this beautiful city, and one of the many museums will defo pique your interest!
Included Experience:
- Get to know Tirana
- See the Underground Bunk’Art Exhibit
Optional Experience:
- Celebrate Albanian Tradition
Day 3: Tirana – Mostar
Tirana
- Tirana, you’ve been great. But we’ve got another awe-inspiring destination waiting for us.
Mostar
- Hello Mostar! We’re officially in Bosnia & Herzegovina, ready to bask in all of its historical glory.
- Beautiful rivers, iconic bridges, brick-red roofs – it’s gonna be a treat.
- Tonight, we’ll stroll around the picturesque streets to grab some authentic dinner.
- Spend the night chilling with your crew and getting some well-deserved rest.
Day 4: Mostar – Sarajevo
Mostar
- Ready? This morning, we’re visiting the legendary Mostar Bridge that arches right over the silent blue river. (And it makes for a perfect backdrop for your Insta photo dump!)
Sarajevo
- The historical streets of Sarajevo have a story or two to tell.
- And we’ll be listening to them all tomorrow.
- Tonight, you have the option to taste home-made Bosnian cuisine, learn what living like a local is like (plus support their families in turn).
- A truly wholesome experience!
Included Experience:
- See the Mostar Bridge
Optional Experience:
- Sarajevo Dine With the Locals MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Day 5: Sarajevo
Sarajevo
- The only way to uncover the town of Sarajevo is with the wisdom shared on a guided walking tour.
- We’ll help you tap into history & understand the magnitude of our destination.
- And then to lighten the mood, we’ll head to a local tavern for a delicious dinner and gags with friends.
Included Experience:
- Guided tour of Sarajevo
Optional Experience:
- Sarajevo War Tunnels
Day 6: Sarajevo – Belgrade
Sarajevo
- Rise up, roamers! We’re departing for the town of Belgrade to continue our epic frolic through the Balkans.
Belgrade
- Another border crossing is on the agenda as we wave our way into Serbia en route to Belgrade.
- Medieval meets modern in this bustling, pure white city.
- Zen folk can go sit on the Hill of Contemplation or stroll along the Sava river, others can see the fortress of Beogradska Tvrđava & enjoy the lively mood of Belgrade by night.
Included Experience:
- Tour Belgrade on foot
Day 7: Belgrade – Budapest
Belgrade
- Leaving Belgrade behind, today we’re onto beautiful Budapest.
Budapest
- Fast becoming one of the hottest destinations in Europe, Budapest is on our beeline.
- You’ll have the option to take a cruise and make the most of your evening.
- Later, you’ll no doubt want to keep things moving at one of the city’s famous ruins bars, that need to be seen to be believed!
Optional Experience:
- Budapest River Cruise with Dinner
Day 8: End Budapest
Budapest
- That’s a wrap! Our love affair with the Balkans has sadly come to an end! But perhaps we can get the squad back together for a reunion trip?
Price
PRICE FROM RM5,198 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
Hotel
- Day 1: VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel (or similar)
- Day 2: VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar)
- Day 3: HA Hotel Mostar (or similar)
- Day 4 – Day 5: Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)
- Day 6: Moxy Belgrade Hotel (or similar)
- Day 7: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Remarks
