This tour is perfect for checking six out of the Balkans’ top ten destinations in only one week. From the bustling streets and vibrant nightlife of Serbia’s capital to the stunning Dubrovnik’s Historic Old Town, from the picturesque, Unesco-protected Plitvice Lakes to the idyllic beaches of the Dalmatian coast, you will travel through history, tastes, smells, and views.
Important note: this is a small-group experience, limited to 8 guests per departure. If you prefer a private tour, which will allow you to choose your dates, have more flexibility in choosing your itinerary, and have the comfort of having a vehicle and a guide just for yourself, please get in touch with us HERE.
ITINERARY 7 days / 6 nights
Day 1. Welcome to Serbia
Arrive at “Nikola Tesla” International Airport.
Our guide will meet you in the arrivals hall with your name on the signboard. He will do the following: help you with your money exchange, give you essential information about Belgrade, help you with your check-in, explain to you the location of your accommodation and advise you how to reach the main sights, and give you an overview of current happenings in the city.
In case your flight is delayed, there is no reason to worry. We will monitor your flight, and our guide will meet you accordingly. There are no additional charges for flight delays. After a short ride of 20 minutes, you’ll be in the city’s center. Check-in at the hotel, and take the rest of the day to get more familiar with Belgrade, walk around or follow your guide’s recommendation for dinner.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are arriving in Belgrade a few days before the tour departure, you can book additional nights with us, at the same hotel, for a surcharge of €55 (Classic package) or €75 (Upgraded package. Prices are per person and night in a double or twin room.
Overnight: Belgrade
Day 2. Explore Belgrade
Breakfast. After breakfast, we’ll start with our Belgrade sightseeing tour. Today we will show you almost all the most important sights in the city.
We’ll start at the daunting Belgrade Fortress, dramatically perched above the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. We’ll check the Victor Monument, Monument of Gratitude to France, Zindan Gate, The Chapel of Saint Petka, Clock Gate, and The Clock Tower.
Once we finish with the fortress, we will start our panoramic ride through New Belgrade – Belgrade’s largest municipality, with impressive modern architecture. Here, we will see some remarkable buildings such as the Ex-Central Committee of the Communist Party, Federal Executive Council, also known as the Palace of Federation, Genex Tower or Western Gate of Belgrade, Sava Center, Belgrade Arena, and many more.
After New Belgrade, we’ll reach Zemun, the northern area of Belgrade, which is characteristic of its Central European appearance, charming quarters, cobblestone streets, and fish restaurants on the Danube River banks. Its curvy cobblestone streets and small houses will give you the impression that Zemun is a melting pot of Mediterranean and Middle European cultures.
After Zemun, we’ll drive through Dedinje, Belgrade’s most luxurious residential area, before we reach the imposing Saint Sava Temple, one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.
After the sightseeing tour, spend this afternoon on your own. Maybe check out Nikola Tesla’s Museum or the National Museum, or wander around the central streets.
In the evening, visit the Old Bohemian Quarter of Skadarlija, frequently compared to Montmartre in Paris, both in appearance and artistic atmosphere. It’s a perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with traditional Serbian cuisine and the famous Belgrade nightlife. (Optional = 30€ per person)
Overnight: Belgrade
Day 3. Transfer to Zagreb & Zagreb walking tour
After breakfast, it’s time to move to another beautiful Balkan country – Croatia. We’ll head for the Croatian capital, and after roughly around 4 hours (depending on the border crossing), we’ll reach Zagreb. Check-in at the hotel and take some time to refresh before we start with our Zagreb walking tour.
Begin the sightseeing tour in busy Kaptol Square in Upper Town, dominated by the monumental Zagreb Cathedral, with its soaring twin spires, cobblestone streets, and red tile-roofed buildings. Walk along Krvavi Most to St. Mark’s Church, with its brightly colored roof, and the 17th-century Jesuit Church of St. Catherine. After a stop at the Parliament building, free time to explore the winding streets of the Old Town and Ban Jelacic, the main square. Or perhaps take a stroll along Ilica Street, packed with restaurants, trendy cafes, and a vibrant shopping scene. Free time to explore on your own.
Overnight: Zagreb
Day 4. From Plitvice Lakes to Dalmatian Coast
After breakfast, we’ll leave Zagreb behind us and drive towards Plitvice Lakes.
After around two hours of driving, prepare your cameras since we will arrive at the breathtaking scenery of a natural wonder – Plitvice Lakes National Park, a natural wonder with breathtaking scenery.
Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour through a wonderland of 16 interconnecting lakes flanked by thundering waterfalls and a vast primeval forest. This area, known as a geological and hydrological phenomenon, is celebrated as one of Europe’s most beautiful natural sights, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
We’ll have a lunch break, and after approximately two hours of driving, we’ll arrive at the UNESCO-protected seaside town of Split, the second-largest city in Croatia. Check-in. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps enjoy a coffee or a dinner in one of the numerous restaurants by the sea.
Overnight: Split
Day 5. Split – Diocletian’s Palace & Game of Thrones
After breakfast, we’ll have a walking tour along the Old Town’s cobbled streets featuring the historic inner city with its dominating Roman influence, built around the 4th-century Palace of Diocletian. This spectacular palace, a precious example of Roman architecture, is one of the largest and best-preserved in the world. We’ll see the remains of the Cathedral of St. Domnius, built in the Middle Ages, and the Temple of Jupiter with its headless black sphinx guarding the entrance. We’ll finish our walking tour around noon, so you’ll have plenty of time to design the afternoon.
Maybe you can hop on a high-speed catamaran and check out the famous island of Hvar, book a private Game Of Thrones tour, or walk around beautiful Marjan Hill and check out the museums of Split. Or finally, you can decide to chill on one of Split’s stunning beaches. Whatever you choose, we’re sure you’ll love this fantastic city.
Overnight: Split
Day 6. The Pearl of the Adriatic
After breakfast, we will proceed to Dubrovnik. After roughly 3 hours of driving along the beautiful Croatian coast and admiring incredible views, we’ll arrive at the spectacular walled city of Dubrovnik, lovingly named the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Check-in, a short break, and the “Old Dubrovnik on foot” tour. The magnificent Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a treasure of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque churches, monasteries, and palaces. The tour highlights sites like Rector’s Palace, an outstanding Gothic and Renaissance architecture blend. Also, the monumental Sponza Palace, one of the most beautiful palaces in the city, is preserved in its original form. Under the City Bell Tower on Luza Square, view Orlando’s Tower, dedicated to the legendary knight who saved the city in the 9th century.
After the tour, take some time for yourself.
Consider strolling along the impressive ramparts overlooking the shimmering Adriatic Sea or visit the Maritime Museum in St. John’s Castle. Or maybe check the parts of Dubrovnik where the famous Game of Thrones was shot, visit Lokrum island and city walls, or ride a Dubrovnik cable car.
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Day 7. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport
Breakfast. Free time until your flight. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport. End of services. Have a safe flight!
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you want to depart from Dubrovnik a few days after the tour ends, you can book additional nights with us at the same hotel. Please contact us directly for a detailed offer.
2025 PRICES AND DATES
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CLASSIC PACKAGE – PRICES PER PERSON
DATE | double/twin | single | triple |
04.05.-10.05. | |||
01.06.-07.06. | |||
06.07.-12.07. | |||
03.08.-09.08. | |||
07.09. – 13.09. | |||
05.10. – 11.10. |
Classic package hotels
Belgrade | City Savoy 4*, Royal Inn 4*, Mark 4*, or similar |
Zagreb | Garden 4*, Blue 4*, or similar |
Split | Globo 4*, Corner 4*, or similar |
Dubrovnik | Lapad 4*, Uvala 4*, or similar |
UPGRADED PACKAGE – PRICES PER PERSON
DATE | double/twin | single | triple |
04.05.-10.05. | |||
01.06.-07.06. | |||
06.07.-12.07. | |||
03.08.-09.08. | |||
07.09. – 13.09. | |||
05.10. – 11.10. |
Upgraded package hotels
Belgrade | Belgrade Art Hotel 4*, Mercure Excelsior 4*, or similar |
Zagreb | Academia 4*, Hilton Garden Inn 4*, or similar |
Split | Cornaro 4*, Jupiter Luxury 4*, or similar |
Dubrovnik | Neptun 4*, Valamar Lacroma 4*, or similar |
Do you want to travel only with your group of friends, or your family? Would you like to choose the travel dates and perhaps modify the tour? Then booking a private tour is your solution. Contact us, and let’s work together on crafting a perfect experience for you.
Highlights
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 6 nights 4* or 5* accommodation
- 2 nights in the chosen hotel category in Belgrade
- 1 night in the chosen hotel category in Zagreb
- 2 nights in the chosen hotel category in Split
- 1 night in the chosen hotel category in Dubrovnik
- 6 meals: 6 breakfasts
- arrival & departure airport transfers
- transfers according to the itinerary
- sightseeing per itinerary
- English-speaking tour manager throughout
- All fuel costs, parking fees, and road tolls
- Entrance fees: Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade, Plitvice Lakes
- City taxes
- VAT
- tour organization and 24/7 assistance from a licensed incoming tour operator
NOT INCLUDED
- Arrival and departure flights
- Food & drinks (except for breakfast in the hotels)
- Optional expenses
- entrance fees other than those mentioned
CHILD POLICY
- Child from 0 to 2 years old – FREE of charge.
- Child from 2 to 12 years old, sharing the bed – 50% discount on the price of a twin room
- Child from 2 to 12 years old, extra bed – 30% discount on the price of a twin room.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Up to 60 days before the departure date = 100% refund
- 59 days to 46 days before the departure date = 90% refund
- 45 days to 31 days before the departure date = 80% refund
- 30 days to 16 days before the departure date = 70% refund
- 15 days to 8 days before the departure date = 50% refund
- 7 days or less before the departure date = 0% refund
IMPORTANT NOTES
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements before the booking. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Gratuities are not included in the price (not mandatory, but common)
- The final choice of hotels will depend on the availability at the moment of your booking. We reserve the right to change the hotel due to availability, but we promise the same category, location, and level of quality
- Please note that VICTOR TOURS doesn’t guarantee the entrance of the church/cathedral due to sudden closure (mass, wedding, etc)
- Please note that VICTOR TOURS doesn’t guarantee the timing due to weather and traffic
- Please note that VICTOR TOURS doesn’t guarantee entrance to any sight due to late arrival
- The minimum number of the guests required is one
- Tour duration = 7 days