The Balkan Explorer

Tour of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia, Herzegovina
Departure Date: Mar 24 / Apr 22, 2024

Hurry!!! Limited Seats Only $ 4,050.00 with Roundtrip Airfare

DAY 01 / MAR 24 / APR 22 MANILA / VENICE MESTRE

  • Depart Manila onboard a prestigious airline on your way to Venice, Italy. Enjoy inflight meals and services.

DAY 02 / MAR 25 / APR 23 / VENICE MESTRE (D)

  • Welcome to Italy – Venice. After immigration clearance at the airport, proceed to the exit where our representative will meet and assist you, then transfer to your hotel for check in.

DAY 03 / MAR 26 / APR 24 VENICE – LJUBLJANA (2hrs45mins approx.) (ABF, D)

  • After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the tour of Venice with a boat ride to Venice Island. See San Marco Square and admire the Byzantine St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs and a panoramic view of the lavish Doge’s Palace. Then cross the Slovenian border to the capital city of Ljubljana, transfer to hotel for check-in.

DAY 04 / MAR 27 / APR 25 LJUBLJANA – BLED (1hr approx.) – LJUBLJANA (ABF, D)

  • Today, drive to the beautiful Lake Bled for a sightseeing tour featuring the charming town and imposing Bled Castle, view the romantic little island and experience the Pletna boat to visit inside St. Mary’s Church with its mysterious wishing bell. In the afternoon drive back to Ljubljana, upon arrival proceed to a sightseeing through the Baroque streets over the picturesque Triple Dragon Bridge, St. Nicholas Cathedral, the beautiful churches and see the Ljubljana Castle.

DAY 05 / MAR 28 / APR 26 LJUBLJANA – PLITVICE (3hrs approx.) (ABF, D)

  • This morning leave Slovenia and cross the Croatian border continue to the magnificent Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage list and one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world with sixteen lakes of crystal blue-green color connected by 92 waterfalls cascade through its picturesque surroundings.

DAY 06 / MAR 29 / APR 27 PLITVICE – TROGIR (2hrs30mins approx.) TROGIR – SPLIT (30mins approx.) (ABF, D)

  • Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Trogir to see the Old Town with St Lawrence Cathedral and The Promenade. Continue to Split, the second largest city in Croatia and one of Dalmatia’s liveliest towns. The walking tour of Split takes you to the historic inner city showing off Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 07 / MAR 30 / APR 28 SPLIT – DUBROVNIK (3hrs approx.) (ABF, D)

  • After breakfast at the hotel drive to the world famous Dalmatian city of Dubrovnik, famous for the ‘Game of Thrones’ film location. Upon arrival, discover the Old City, which is included in Unesco’s World Heritage List, surrounded by mighty walls and fortresses. See the Stradum, the elegant main street with Onofrio’s Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery with the ancient pharmacy, Orlando’s Column, Church of St. Blaise and the Cathedral.

DAY 08 / MAR 31 / APR 29 DUBROVNIK – PERAST – (1h30m approx.) PERAST – KOTOR (20mins approx.) – DUBROVNIK (ABF, D)

  • This morning, enjoy an excursion by crossing the Montenegrian border through the fjord-shaped Bay of Kotor and stop to take photos of the man-made islet of Our Lady of the Rocks. Then continue to medieval town of Kotor for a sightseeing tour which includes the beautiful Romanesque Cathedral of St. Triphun, surrounded by walls and fortresses and also a Unesco World Heritage site. Then transfer back to Dubrovnik.

DAY 09 / APR 01 / APR 30 DUBROVNIK – MEDJUGORJE (2hrs15mins approx.) MEDJUGORJE – MOSTAR (40mins approx.) (ABF, D)

  • After breakfast. continue to Medjugorje an important Catholic Pilgrimage site since 1981. See the Apparition Hill where the young visionaries first encountered Our Lady and have the opportunity for private Devotion. drive to Mostar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, see the graceful Old Bridge with a single span, the colorful Bazaar with traditional handicrafts and see the Mosque and Turskish house. Continue to hotel for overnight.

DAY 10 / APR 02 / MAY 01 MOSTAR –SARAJEVO (2hrs approx.) (ABF, D)

  • Drive to the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sarajevo upon arrival proceed to sightseeing of Sarajevo featuring the Old Town, Mosques and Oriental style shops. Then to Begova Dzamija (Bey’s Mosque), one of the biggest Ottoman architecture in the region.

DAY 11 / APR 03 / MAY 02 SARAJEVO – ZAGREB (5hrs approx.) (ABF, D)

  • Enjoy the countryside sceneries of Bosnia and Herzegovina then border crossing to the capital city of Croatia – Zagreb. Upon arrival Check-in to hotel and overnight.

DAY 12 / APR 04 / MAY 03 ZAGREB – VENICE MESTRE (ABF, D)

  • Today, check-out at the hotel and commence to city sightseeing tour. Walk through the Upper Town, passing to the famous St. Mark’s Church. Later, see the Museum of Broken Relationships. Afterwards, we’ll walk downtown to visit the Zagreb Cathedral and Dolac Market, Croatia’s biggest farmers market. Drive back to Venice for hotel check-in.

DAY 13 / APR 05 / MAY 04 VENICE MESTRE / MANILA (ABF)

  • Your memorable Balkan States tour concludes with a transfer to the airport. for your flight back to Manila.

DAY 14 / APR 06 / MAY 05 / MANILA

  • Arrival in Manila. Home Sweet Home!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

VENICE
San Marco Square, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Bridge of Sighs
Doge’s Palace
LJUBLJANA
Triple Dragon Bridge, St. Nicholas Cathedral and the
Ljubljana Castle
BLED
Bled Castle and St. Mary’s Church
PLITVICE
Plitvice National Park
SPLIT
Diocletian’s Palace, Jupiter’s Temple, Peristyle and the
Cathedral
DUBROVNIK
The Old City, Stradum, Onofrio’s Fountain, the
Franciscan Monastery, Orlando’s Column
MEDJUGORJE
Apparition Hill
MOSTAR
Old Bridge, The Mosque
SARAJEVO
Old Town and Begova Dzamija
ZAGREB
Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, Museum of Broken
Relationships, Zagreb Cathedral and Dolac Market

INCLUSIONS:

  • Roundtrip Airfare
  • First Class Hotel Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Dinner as per itinerary
  • Luxury Private Coach
  • Tour Escort
  • Tips for Driver / Guide
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Travel Pouch

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Visa Fee
  • Travel Tax + Airline Tax Approx. U$180,00 (subject to change)
  • Tourist Tax: € 2-5.00/person/night
  • Travel Insurance with COVID Coverage
  • Drinks and Beverage
  • Airport / Hotel Porterage

TOUR COST:

  • TWN / TRP: USD 4,050
  • SINGLE: USD 4,850
  • CHILD (9yrs & below:no bed) USD 3,550

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3 pcs passport size pictures (white background)
  • Bank Certificate and Bank Statement (within 3 Months)
  • Passport valid for 6 months (old & new passport)
  • Marriage Contract
  • Income Tax Return
  • Certificate of Employment with Leave of Absence
  • Birth Certificate (photo copy)
  • Travel Insurance with COVID-19 coverage
  • Certificate of Vaccination

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS:

  • US$ 700.00 upon booking (NON-REFUNDABLE)
  • Full payment upon confirmation

NOTE:

Minimum 20 passengers to run the tour.

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