Take a couple of weeks to unearth an area of Europe on the cusp of Asia where the modern world collides with the old and a Balkan holiday becomes packed full of cultural adventures.
Following a centuries old overland route from Budapest to Dubrovnik, via Belgrade and Sarajevo, lets you unlock the secrets of a lesser-visited region with rural landscapes and the healing properties of the natural world all adding to the attraction for Balkan holiday makers and locals alike.
Virtually untouched by modern tourism and revelling in tradition and cultural identity, this area of Eastern Europe is an absolute must for cultural travellers with historical intrigue and dusk till dawn attitude placing these fab four countries, firmly on the map.
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£1210To£1330excluding flights
Single supplement £395.
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Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. Its easy to tick off the big sights independently but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
Accommodation & meals: Our small group size allows us to stay in family-run hotels and pensions that cannot benefit from coach tours and other mass tourism due to their limited size. We also support small restaurants and cafes , serving locally sourced produce like mouth-watering rich stews and sauces, hearty soups and delicious desserts.
People
The overnight train journey on this trip from Budapest to Belgrade is an excellent example of travelling like a local, with locals.
Group size: This small group tour has a maximum of 16 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the communities we visit and are able to ensure that we do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people. Activity: This tour actively encourages guests to chat with local people, visit local cafes and bars, purchase local produce, gifts and crafts and discover what life is really like in the Balkans. UK office: It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment by having a range of recycling bins for waste, plastic recycling and paper.
