6 Nights / 7 Days PRICE PER BALKAN ESSENTIALS PERSON from: € 480 Serbia – Bosnia – Montenegro – Croatia • Travel back in time on Ćira, the retro Croatia train that rides along the Šargan 8 heritage railway BELGRADE • Blend in with the locals in the vibrant Bosnia & Herzegovina 2 Baščaršija bazaar in Sarajevo SARAJEVO • Enjoy a boat ride to the charming islet 1 1 ZLATIBOR Our lady of the Rocks in Perast VIŠEGRAD • Try to find all the Game of Thrones MOSTAR filming locations in Dubrovnik Serbia Montenegro 1 TREBINJE DUBROVNIK 1 KOTOR The Victor Monument, Belgrade capital city well known for its various Tara National Park, and you will have time *For guests wanting to arrive in architectural styles, dynamic history and to reflect on its beauty from aboard the Belgrade a few days before, Serbia fantastic views of one of the biggest river authentic, retro ‘Nostalgia’ train which runs Tour Operator can arrange transport confluences in the whole of Europe. Start along the narrow-gauge heritage railway, from the airport, as well as additional the tour visiting the Museum of Yugoslav Šargan Eight. Travelling from the bottom of nights (in a double room) at the SAME History, a memorial complex devoted to Šargan mountain on a route shaped like the centrally located 4* hotel for a number eight (hence the name), you will be surcharge of €45 per person, per transported back in time while enjoying the night. stunning mountain scenery and numerous tunnels and viaducts. At the beginning of the 20th century, the railway used to be a Day 1 part of the railway from Belgrade to Arrival to Belgrade Sarajevo. After enjoying the breathtaking Upon arrival in Belgrade, the capital of nature, you will arrive at the ethno village Serbia, you will be welcomed by your driver Drvengrad (Wooden-town), built by and escorted to your hotel. On the short prominent movie director Emir Kusturica. coach ride from the Nikola Tesla airport, sit The village, which includes the Mećavnik back, relax and enjoy the sights of New Hotel, houses, galleries, shops, a cinema Belgrade with its prominent ‘blocks’ – a and a church, is made of natural materials, classic example of Socialist architecture, mostly wood. Since 2008, the village plays built after World War II – and modern the life and deeds of Josip Broz Tito, the host to the annual Küstendorf Film and business centres, including the imposing political leader of Yugoslavia. Next, you will Music Festival and Drvengrad has been Ušće Tower. Along the way, your driver will pass by the stadium of FC Red Star – the visited by the likes of Johnny Depp, Monica show you and tell some stories about the former European and World Cup Belucci, Jim Jarmusch and many others. Western Gate of Belgrade, the famous champions, and proceed to the Temple of After exploring Drvengrad, there will be a Belgrade Arena and the monumental Saint Sava, Belgrade’s patron saint. Very short drive to the famous Zlatibor much a symbol of the city, this impressive Mountain, home of the first royal resort in building can be seen from any part of the Serbia. Here you can enjoy a relaxing walk capital. After a short break at the Temple’s around the quaint town centre of this plateau, the panoramic tour will then take picturesque air spa. In the evening, an you from Slavija Square, to Saint Mark’s enjoyable dinner of traditional Serbian food Church, the Serbian National Parliament typical of the region will be served in the and White Palace, and on to Republic hotel. Square. This most central point of Belgrade is surrounded by such cultural institutions as Day 4 the National Theatre and National Višegrad – Sarajevo Museum. The tour will then head along the Breakfast and check-out. The tour lively Knez Mihailo Street, the main continues to Bosnia and Herzegovina and a pedestrian and shopping zone, before short drive takes you to Višegrad, where stopping for a visit to the Orthodox Emir Kusturica used his imagination and Palace of Serbia. Check-in at your hotel. Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the creativity to build Andrićgrad (also known Use your free time to rest and prepare for Archangel, which is located just across from as Stone Town). It is a cultural centre with the trip. At 7pm in the hotel reception, you the Building of Patriarchate. Your guide will numerous buildings and facilities built on will be greeted by your guide who will tell you about the tavern around the corner, the banks of the Drina river near the introduce himself and provide you with the oldest in the city and intriguingly known famous bridge (a monument under the detailed information about the entire trip. as “?” (Question Mark), before continuing protection of UNESCO). The bridge is You will also meet the other travellers in the on to Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade referenced in the title of Ivo Andrić’s novel group. For the rest of the evening, we Fortress, the most important The Bridge on the Drina and in honour of recommend you take a short, leisurely walk cultural-historic complex of the city, situated through one of the oldest quarters towards on the confluence of the rivers Sava and Sarajevo the bohemian heart of Belgrade - Danube. Skadarlija. In a charming 19th century cobbled street you will find many numerous Day 3 ‘kafanas’ where you can try delicious local Belgrade – Šargan Eight specialties while listening to traditional music. Overnight. – Wooden-town – Zlatibor Breakfast and check-out. Morning Day 2 departure from Belgrade, heading west Belgrade Sightseeing towards the picturesque Ovčar-Kablar Gorge, through which the West Morava After breakfast, you will embark on a tour river meanders. The tour will continue on to (driving and walking) around Belgrade, a KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD | Tel: +65 6534 1033 | Email: [email protected] | www.kentholidays.com 7 The next destination of the day is Trebinje, the Nobel Prize winning author, Kusturica’s a picturesque town with a wonderful mix of town was called Andrićgrad (literally sights originating from a mix of different translated as Andrić’s Town). In Andrićgrad, cultures. The tour starts with a visit to the tour will stop for lunch at an unusual Arslanagića Bridge, a dream for artists and restaurant called Zlatna Moruna, the interior photographers alike; this stone bridge with of which is decorated with frescoes by its peaceful atmosphere will take you 400 well-known artist Bisenija Tereščenko. years back in time. During the leisurely walk After lunch, the tour will continue on to through the narrow streets of the old town, Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and you’ll see the most important sights of Herzegovina. Check-in at the hotel. After a Trebinje as you make your way to the so short rest, the Sarajevo sightseeing tour will called ‘Poet’s Square’ where you can sit start, covering all the main sights including: under the 115 year old trees, which are the Vijećnica or Sarajevo City Hall, the building symbol of the town. In this beautiful town, The next destination is Dubrovnik, one of of which was finished during the the most significant monuments in the Austro-Hungarian period; the old downtown of the city called Baščaršija; the world and one of Europe's best preserved historical and cultural centre of Sarajevo walled cities, known since the 7th century. with authentic shops and souqs from the The old town is surrounded by a 2 km long Ottoman era; the Orthodox Church from wall that gives a great opportunity to see the 16th century; the Gazi Husrev-bey old Dubrovnik from above during a one mosque; the Sahat Tower from the 17th hour relaxing walk; the city’s churches, century; and the first public toilet in Europe. fortifications and monuments are a real Next you will head on to the Latin Bridge must-see. Dubrovnik has enchanted a lot of where Gavrilo Princip shot the successor to famous persons to devote their pieces of the Austro-Hungarian throne Franz art to the city, thus in this city of marble and Ferdinand, consequently starting the First light coloured stone, you will find numerous World War. After crossing the bridge, you art galleries and unique shops. In the Emir Kusturica, the world famous movie will reach Bezistan, a market complex from historical centre of Dubrovnik, you will visit director, made one of his last movies, with the 16th century, and then on to the main the main street Stradun, the main square Monica Belluci in the leading role. pedestrian zone Ferhadiya with the Placa, Pile Gate, the Rector’s Palace, Overnight in the hotel. Sarajevo Synagogue from 1580 and a Sponza Palace, the walls of the Old Town, Catholic cathedral from 1881. Return to the the church of Saint Blaise, the cathedral, Day 6 hotel and overnight. the Jesuit church, Orlando’s Column, Big Perast – Kotor – Dubrovnik Onofrio’s Fountain, the city port and other Day 5 Breakfast and check-out. This day is hidden gems. Hotel check-in and Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje devoted to the Republic of Montenegro, a overnight. country that boasts of rich heritage and Breakfast and check-out. Drive to one of immense natural beauty. The Bay of Kotor the most beautiful cities of the Balkan Day 7 with its unique landscape is a must-see Peninsula, Mostar. During the walking tour, Departure location for more than 500 cruisers per you will visit the symbol of the city, Balkan Breakfast and hotel check-out. As most of year. On the way to the marvellous Kotor, TOP 10 and the most photographed sight our clients decide to extend their trip within you will make a stop at the town of Perast, in the country – the Old Bridge (a UNESCO their own organisation, transfer to the a little settlement baroque in style.