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✓ Travel with Collette Tours
✓ Uncover a region of rocky coastlines and towering mountains
✓ Learn a complex history of medieval city walls
✓ Personalise your time in Dubrovnik
✓ Travel by boat to Montenegro’s seaside village of Perast
✓ Discover Sarajevo, home to a multitude of religious sects
✓ Enjoy a home-hosted dinner in a Bosnian home, sampling klepe and burek
✓ Explore the natural wonder of Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO)
✓ Get a glimpse into generations of traditions
✓ Connect with the welcoming locals
✓ 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Moderate Pace
Fully Escorted
Small Group
This tour is conducted at a medium-fast pace. Some long travel days may be required to complete this itinerary and you will typically spend two nights at each destination, with some one night stays required. This trip includes a mix of sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and some activities will be conducted on uneven or steep terrain. You will be required to handle your own luggage.
This tour is fully escorted by an expert English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
These tours are our proudest creations. They have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. You will travel with between 10-26 other guests depending on your selected tour. Enjoy features such as hand-picked accommodation, a sampling of the region’s best culinary delights, and a range of optional activities to choose from to best suit your travel style.
✓ Travel with Collette Tours
✓ Uncover a region of rocky coastlines and towering mountains
✓ Learn a complex history of medieval city walls
✓ Personalise your time in Dubrovnik
✓ Travel by boat to Montenegro’s seaside village of Perast
✓ Discover Sarajevo, home to a multitude of religious sects
✓ Enjoy a home-hosted dinner in a Bosnian home, sampling klepe and burek
✓ Explore the natural wonder of Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO)
✓ Get a glimpse into generations of traditions
✓ Connect with the welcoming locals
✓ 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Travelling with Inspiring Vacations allows you to explore the wonders of the world in a variety of different ways. We have partnered with a worldwide network of local travel experts to bring you culturally unique and delightfully unforgettable travel experiences. Whether it is meandering through narrow canyons by rail, cruising the idyllic waters of the Mediterranean or touring through the backroads of provincial towns, Inspiring Vacations trips offer amazing value and will leave you inspired.
Discover the twisting cobblestone streets and burnt-orange rooftops of Dubrovnik, your gateway to the Balkans. Meet your fellow travellers and look out over the sparkling Adriatic Sea during dinner, featuring local seafood dishes.
Personalize your day in Dubrovnik because it’s your choice! See the famous city walls from a new perspective and join a local guide on a kayaking tour* -OR- explore the city with a guide on foot and then discover the city walls on your own -OR- embark on a tour of the city before venturing to Lokrum Island with a local guide, where you can swim or meander along the wandering peacocks. The remainder of the day is yours to do as you please.
Leave Croatia and make your way into Montenegro. Get acquainted with Kotor’s Old Town (UNESCO), taking advantage of some free time to explore. Settle into your historic hotel – an 18th-century building that is part of the original city walls. Enjoy a fresh Mediterranean dinner as the day draws to a close.
Start your morning on a private boat and head to the nearby islet of Our Lady of the Rocks. Visit the church before continuing on to the seaside village of Perast. Return to Kotor – the rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you’ll go on an optional excursion to a family-owned olive grove, where you’ll tour the property before enjoying some local snacks.
Cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina and spend time in Mostar, home to the iconic arched Stari Most bridge (UNESCO). Explore with your guide before discovering the area on your own. Continue on to Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital city where East meets West, and your home for the next 3 nights.
Reminiscent of a European Jerusalem, find an ever-evolving conglomeration of religious sects all living in harmony. Perhaps you’ll take an evening stroll with your Tour Manager to get familiar with the area.
With an expert guide, discover Sarajevo, perhaps most famous as the starting point of WWI. As you make your way along the storied roadways, admire the significant blend of religions and architectural styles. Take advantage of free time before it’s your choice!
Uncover the city’s past with a local siege survivor, spending time in the Sarajevo Tunnel Museum before visiting the bobsled track on Trebevic Olympic Mountain -OR- visit Gallery 11/07/95, which documents the city’s 20th-century turmoil through photography.
Enjoy time on your own today. Consider an optional excursion to Lukomir Highland, where you’ll hike to a remote village and bond with locals over lunch. Or maybe you’ll embark on an optional tour of Tito’s Bunker, exploring the former president’s personal hideout.
No matter how you spend the day, connect with locals at a home-hosted dinner. Enjoy regional favorites such as klepe (meat dumplings) and burek (flaky filled pastries). Drink Bosnian coffee as you listen to traditional folk music.
Make your way through Bosnia and into northern Croatia, arriving in Plitvice in the late afternoon. Your hotel supports a Serbian community center where local women produce traditional crafts and bake homemade goods.
During this Impact Moment, learn how the local women are keeping the community alive through their traditions and crafts. As the day ends, enjoy an authentic “under the bell” dinner, where lamb and vegetables are slow-roasted under a giant iron bell for hours.
Take in the forested landscape of Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO) with a guide. Walk along the cascading lakes and the free-flowing waterfalls before cruising through the park by boat. Head to the Istrian Peninsula, where rolling hills and vineyard rows meet seaside towns full of Mediterranean cuisine. For a 3-night stay in Motovun, settle into the Roxanich Wine and Heritage Hotel, nestled at the base of a hilltop village.
Travel off the beaten path to the fishing village of Rovinj. Uneven cobblestone streets lead into sidewalk cafes, boasting an atmosphere of welcoming locals. After getting acquainted with the humble port town, take advantage of some free time to explore on your own. Return back to Motovun – the rest of the day is yours.
Feel like a local and join a family on their forested property for a truffle-hunting adventure. Follow their friendly dogs on your quest for the coveted mushrooms, then sit down for a tasty truffle-inspired lunch. Head back to town for an evening on your own. Consider joining your Tour Manager on a leisurely walk to the top of the village for views of the surrounding area.
Cross into Slovenia and spend time at Lipica Stud Farm, the famous breed of the Habsburgs Empire. Meet purebred Lipizzan horses, dating back to the 16th century, and take a horse-drawn carriage ride to a picnic lunch in the meadows.
End your day along the shores of Lake Bled. With the Julian Alps towering along the skyline and the ethereal turquoise water lapping against the tiny islet, enjoy an evening on your own to take in the tranquil beauty of Bled.
Today it’s your choice! Experience the old-world charm of a traditional Pletna boat ride, heading to Lake Bled’s island and its 17th-century cathedral -OR- visit the nearby village of Bohinj with a local guide, getting a feel for everyday life and learning about Slovenian traditions. The remainder of the afternoon is yours.
Head to Ljubljana, where curving canals and picturesque bridges form the capital of Slovenia. See the city with a local guide, strolling along an intriguing mix of foreign architecture. Take advantage of some free time to explore on your own. Continue on to Zagreb, the storied capital of Croatia. After independently discovering the city, toast to the end of your Balkan adventure at a farewell dinner.
Wish Croatia goodbye as you depart for home.
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COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
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Group Size
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Children
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