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9 Nights / 10 Days PRICE PER BALKAN ESSENTIALS PERSON from: € 755 Serbia – Bosnia – Montenegro – Croatia 1 ZAGREB Croatia • Experience the welcoming vibes of Belgrade 1 • Walk across the bridge over the BELGRADE PLITVICE Bosnia & Herzegovina 2 Drina, described by Nobel Prize SARAJEVO winning writer Ivo Andrić 1 1 ZLATIBOR • Feel the charm of Kotor’s Old ŠIBENIK Town – one of Europe’s “must-see” 1 MOSTAR VIŠEGRAD destinations SPLIT • Listen to the peaceful sounds of Serbia Montenegro 1 the stunning waterfalls of National 1 TREBINJE DUBROVNIK Park Plitvice Lakes KOTOR The Old Bridge, Mostar architectural styles, dynamic history and the authentic, retro ‘Nostalgia’ train which fantastic views of one of the biggest river runs along the narrow-gauge heritage confluences in the whole of Europe. Start railway, Šargan Eight. Travelling from the the tour visiting the Museum of Yugoslav bottom of Šargan mountain on a route History, a memorial complex devoted to shaped like the number eight (hence the the life and deeds of Josip Broz Tito, the name), you will be transported back in political leader of Yugoslavia. Next, you will time while enjoying the stunning mountain pass by the stadium of FC Red Star – the scenery and numerous tunnels and former European and World Cup viaducts. At the beginning of the 20th champions, and proceed to the Temple of century, the railway used to be a part of Saint Sava, Belgrade’s patron saint. Very the railway from Belgrade to Sarajevo. much a symbol of the city, this impressive After enjoying the breathtaking nature, you building can be seen from any part of the will arrive at the ethno village Drvengrad *For guests wanting to arrive in capital. After a short break at the Temple’s (Wooden Town), built by prominent movie Belgrade a few days before, Serbia director Emir Kusturica. The village, which Tour Operator can arrange transport Saint Mark’s Church includes the Mećavnik Hotel, houses, from the airport, as well as additional galleries, shops, a cinema and a church, is nights (in a double room) at the SAME made of natural materials, mostly wood. centrally located 4* hotel for a Since 2008, the village plays host to the surcharge of €45 per person, per annual Küstendorf Film and Music Festival night. and Drvengrad has been visited by the likes of Johnny Depp, Monica Belucci, Jim Day 1 Jarmusch and many others. Arrival to Belgrade After exploring Drvengrad, there will be a short drive to the famous Zlatibor Upon arrival in Belgrade, the capital of Mountain, home of the first royal resort in Serbia, you will be welcomed by your Serbia. Here you can enjoy a relaxing walk driver and escorted to your hotel. On the plateau, the panoramic tour will then take around the quaint town centre of this short coach ride from the Nikola Tesla you from Slavija Square, to Saint Mark’s airport, sit back, relax and enjoy the sights Church, the Serbian National Parliament of New Belgrade with its prominent and White Palace, and on to Republic ‘blocks’ – a classic example of Socialist Square. This most central point of architecture, built after World War II – and Belgrade is surrounded by such cultural modern business centres, including the institutions as the National Theatre and imposing Ušće Tower. Along the way, your National Museum. The tour will then head driver will show you and tell some stories along the lively Knez Mihailo Street, the about the Western Gate of Belgrade, the main pedestrian and shopping zone, before famous Belgrade Arena and the stopping for a visit to the Orthodox monumental Palace of Serbia. Check-in at Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the your hotel. Archangel, which is located just across Use your free time to rest and prepare for from the Building of Patriarchate. Your the trip. At 7pm in the hotel reception, you guide will tell you about the tavern around picturesque air spa. In the evening, an will be greeted by your guide who will the corner, the oldest in the city and enjoyable dinner of traditional Serbian introduce himself and provide you with intriguingly known as “?” (Question Mark), food typical of the region will be served in detailed information about the entire trip. before continuing on to Kalemegdan Park the hotel. You will also meet the other travellers in and Belgrade Fortress, the most important the group. For the rest of the evening, we cultural-historic complex of the city, Day 4 recommend you take a short, leisurely walk situated on the confluence of the rivers Višegrad - Sarajevo through one of the oldest quarters towards Sava and Danube. Breakfast and check-out. The tour the bohemian heart of Belgrade - continues to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Skadarlija. In a charming 19th century Day 3 a short drive takes you to Višegrad, where cobbled street you will find many Belgrade – Šargan Eight Emir Kusturica used his imagination and numerous ‘kafanas’ where you can try creativity to build Andrićgrad (also known delicious local specialties while listening to – Wooden-town – Zlatibor as Stone Town). It is a cultural centre with traditional music. Overnight. Breakfast and check-out. Morning departure from Belgrade, heading west numerous buildings and facilities built on the banks of the Drina river near the Day 2 towards the picturesque Ovčar-Kablar famous bridge (a monument under the Belgrade Sightseeing Gorge, through which the West Morava river meanders. The tour will continue on protection of UNESCO). The bridge is After breakfast, you will embark on a tour to Tara National Park, and you will have referenced in the title of Ivo Andrić’s novel (driving and walking) around Belgrade, a time to reflect on its beauty from aboard The Bridge on the Drina and in honour of capital city well known for its various KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD | Tel: +65 6534 1033 | Email: [email protected] | www.kentholidays.com 11 the Nobel Prize winning author, Kusturica’s Day 6 town was called Andrićgrad (literally Perast – Kotor – Dubrovnik Breakfast and check-out. This day is translated as Andrić’s Town). In Andrićgrad, the tour will stop for lunch at an unusual devoted to the Republic of Montenegro, a restaurant called Zlatna Moruna, the country that boasts of rich heritage and interior of which is decorated with frescoes immense natural beauty. The Bay of Kotor by well-known artist Bisenija Tereščenko. with its unique landscape is a must-see After lunch, the tour will continue on to location for more than 500 cruisers per year. On the way to the marvellous Kotor, Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check-in at the hotel. After a you will make a stop at the town of Perast, short rest, the Sarajevo sightseeing tour a little settlement baroque in style. From will start, covering all the main sights Perast, you’ll start a relaxing boat ride along the Bay of Kotor to the picturesque including: Vijećnica or Sarajevo City Hall, the building of which was finished during the Neretva river, with an amazing view of island of Our Lady of the Rocks. This the Austro-Hungarian period; the old the bridge that rises above you. manmade island is home to a church with downtown of the city called Baščaršija; the The excursion continues to Blagaj (a site valuable paintings by local artists, silver historical and cultural centre of Sarajevo on the UNESCO Tentative List), an old votive tablets and a famous votive tapestry. with authentic shops and souqs from the town from the 15th century where the After the boat ride, you will arrive in Kotor, Ottoman era; the Orthodox Church from Kosača noble family ruled. Blagaj was also an old Mediterranean town that dates the 16th century; the Gazi Husrev-bey the crib of Islam of today’s Bosnia and back to the 12th and 14th century. A Herzegovina, when dervish Sari Satluk built a khanqah at the riverhead of Buna. During the short tour, enjoy the view of the monastery located in a fairy-tale environment, beneath the cliffs, on the shores of the emerald green river Buna. The next destination of the day is Trebinje, a picturesque town with a wonderful mix of sights originating from a mix of different cultures. The tour starts with a visit to Arslanagića Bridge, a dream for artists and photographers alike; this stone bridge with its peaceful atmosphere will take you 400 walking tour will allow you to explore this mosque; the Sahat Tower from the 17th years back in time. During the leisurely century; and the first public toilet in UNESCO site, including the churches of Europe. Next you will head on to the Latin Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke, the Bridge where Gavrilo Princip shot the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and other successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne cultural moments. You will have free time Franz Ferdinand, consequently starting the to continue wandering around the old First World War. After crossing the bridge, paved town, or have lunch in a restaurant you will reach Bezistan, a market complex on one of romantic squares. from the 16th century, and then on to the The next destination is Dubrovnik, one of main pedestrian zone Ferhadiya with the the most popular destinations in the world. Sarajevo Synagogue from 1580 and a After check-in at the hotel, use your free Catholic cathedral from 1881. Return to time to rest or head out for an evening stroll to Stradun, the main street of the hotel and overnight. Blagaj Dubrovnik. Enjoy walking the illuminated streets, surrounded by white stone, and Day 5 walk through the narrow streets of the old take the opportunity to dine on fresh Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje town, you’ll see the most important sights seafood in the fantastic setting of this Breakfast and check-out.