Tales of the Balkan Peninsula
Tales of the Balkan Peninsula
Tales of the Balkan Peninsula
16 Days Starting in Northern France and ending in Belgium
Visiting: France, Italy, Croatia, Mostar, Split, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Budva, Skopje, Belgrade, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Salzburg, Belgium
Tour operator:
Tour code:
rbp
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the history of the wonderful Balkan Peninsula, a land of magnificent contrast. From pretty villages and a picturesque coastline, to historic cities and stunning mountain and lake scenery, this fantastic part of Europe certainly has a lot to offer. See towns steeped in history and tradition, and enjoy experiences you will never forget as we visit Croatia, neighbouring Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Northern France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an
overnight stay.
Day 2 : Continue To Northern Italy
Location: Italy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue south through France and Italy to our hotel in northern Italy.
Day 3 : Travel To Croatia
Location: Croatia
Accommodation: Overnight Ferry
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel across Italy to the port of Ancona, where we board the overnight ferry for the crossing to Split in Croatia. Accommodation is in 2-berth cabins.
Day 4 : Split & Mostar
Location: Mostar, Split
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We arrive in Split this morning and disembark the ferry. We include a guided tour of the city and a visit to Diocletian’s Palace, which lays claim to being one of the Roman Empire’s finest buildings.
We later commence our journey crossing the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina to later reach Mostar, situated on the Neretva River. During Turkish occupation a bridge (Stari Most) was built across the river, which became a symbol of the city. However the bridge was totally destroyed during the Croatia-Bosnia conflict in the early 1990s.
Since then, there has been a painstaking rebuilding of the bridge, which now represents a symbol of unity.
We include entrance to the Muslim Mosque and the 350-year-old Turkish House. We later head to Sarajevo, where we stay overnight.
Day 5 : Sarajevo
Location: Sarajevo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the morning in Sarajevo, one of the most historically interesting and varied cities in Europe. It has been both an example of historical turbulence and the clash of civilizations, as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance through multi-cultural integration.
Today the city has physically recovered from the war damage caused by Yugoslav Wars of 1992-1995 and is now a cosmopolitan European capital with a unique Eastern twist. Sarajevo became the only city outside of the European Union to be nominated for the European Capital of culture in 2014. We include a guided city tour.
We continue into Croatia, to reach Dubrovnik for two nights.
Day 6 : Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in our resort, described as ‘Paradise on Earth’, and a ‘Jewel in the Crown of the Adriatic’. Dubrovnik has been called the most perfectly preserved medieval town in the world and is a city, which for centuries rivalled Venice as a major sea trading port. It has now been fully restored to its former glory with the huge walls, built between the 11th and 17th centuries still intact.
Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site and the beautiful old town is a joy to explore. Take a walk along the stone ramparts of the city for the best views, before venturing inside to experience the many treasures.
Our included guided city tour will show the main highlights including entrance to the Cathedral and Franciscan Monastery.
Day 7 : Montenegro
Location: Montenegro, Budva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Dubrovnik and cross the border into neighbouring Montenegro, reaching the well-preserved city of Kotor. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed World Natural and Historical Heritage Site, and you can enjoy the sights on our included guided sightseeing tour.
The entire city is criss-crossed with narrow streets and squares. Byron judged this part of the coast as 'the most beautiful encounter between land and sea'.
We continue to Budva, where we stay overnight.
Day 8 : Travel To Skopje
Location: Skopje
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We pass Lake Skadar and continue inland across the border into North Macedonia, to later reach Skopje, where we stay for two nights.
Day 9 : Skopje
Location: Skopje
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day exploring the North Macedonian capital, a city with a 2000 year-old tradition. Skopje is now a modern capital and boasts a bustling quayside on the River Vardar.
Explore the narrow streets in the Old Bazaar, which is the largest bazaar preserved in the Balkans today. Our included city tour will show the main highlights and we include entrance to Kale Fortress.
Day 10 : Travel To Belgrade
Location: Belgrade
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head north into Serbia and to the capital, Belgrade for two nights.
Day 11 : Belgrade
Location: Belgrade
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Belgrade lies on the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. It has a long history dating back to the 4th century BC when the area was first settled by Celtic tribes. Later it became the Roman city of Singidunum and relics of that era can still be seen in the city, particularly the Kalemegdan Fortress.
Join our included sightseeing tour of Belgrade’s main attractions including the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic square, Saint Sava Temple and of course Tito’s Memorial.
Day 12 : Zagreb
Location: Ljubljana, Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We continue our journey north and into Croatia. We make a short stop in the capital, Zagreb, a charming medieval city. See the majestic cathedral, St. Marks Church and the Opera House.
We continue into Slovenia to reach Ljubljana for two nights.
Day 13 : Ljubljana
Location: Ljubljana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the morning in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
Enjoy our included city tour taking in the sights of the city. This cosmopolitan city boasts a rich history and is situated along the River Ljubljanica, which is characterised by its architecture from the baroque period.
Why not sip a coffee by the riverbank, where your views will encompass the old city centre overlooked by the mighty castle.
This afternoon, we offer an optional excursion into the Slovenian Alps, to the picture-postcard resort of Bled on the bank of this glistening blue lake.
Day 14 : Head To Salzburg Area
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head into Austria to our overnight hotel in the Salzburg area.
Day 15 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head north through Germany and into Belgium to reach our overnight hotel.
Day 16 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.