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Balkans Discovery | 2025

Everyday Price From

$1,463

8 days

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Overview

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.

Locations Visited

Dubrovnik, Budva, Tirana, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Budapest

Countries Visited

Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary

Travel Style

For 18 - 35 year olds

Accommodations

7 nights included

Age Requirements

Social travel experiences for 18-35 year olds

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Dubrovnik > Budva > Tirana

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.
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.
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...

  • Accommodation

    VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel (or similar)


  • Meals

    Dinner

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!

  • Accommodation

    VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Get to know Tirana

Take an orientation around the rainbow-coloured Albanian capital with your Contiki gang. Familiarise yourself with the landmarks and best places to grab a coffee.

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See the Underground Bunk'Art Exhibit

Wanna dive into Albania’s past? Then you need visit Bunk’Art – a massive underground bunker turned museum. It was once built to protect leaders from nuclear attacks. And now it tells the story of Albania’s communist era with art, history (and even a few surprises!). Explore eerie tunnels, snap some pics, and experience a slice of Cold War history you won’t find anywhere else.

Tirana, you’ve been great. But we’ve got another awe-inspiring destination waiting for us.
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.

  • Accommodation

    A conveniently located Hotel


  • Meals

    Breakfast

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!)
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!

  • Accommodation

    Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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See the Mostar Bridge

See this epic piece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed by war in 1993 and then rebuilt.  

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.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Guided tour of Sarajevo

See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day. 

Rise up, roamers! We're departing for the town of Belgrade to continue our epic frolic through the Balkans.
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.

  • Accommodation

    Kopernikus Hotel Prag Belgrade (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Tour Belgrade on foot

Ramble around the Serbian capital. It’s brimming with culture and history for you to soak up. 

Leaving Belgrade behind, today we're onto beautiful 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!

  • Accommodation

    Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

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?

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    Breakfast

Get to know Tirana
See the Underground Bunk'Art Exhibit
See the Mostar Bridge
Guided tour of Sarajevo
Tour Belgrade on foot
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FAQs

  • A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

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