Tour

Balkans Discovery | 2026
from USD 1284

Contiki Holidays

Tour Code: BBBEMA26
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Duration: 8 Days
Countries: Hungary, Croatia, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro

There's so much to fit in with this 8-day adventure around 6 incredible Balkan countries. Take in the Dalmatian Coastline as we head to Montenegro, visit some iconic sights in Albania, check out the place where WWI began and explore the architecture in Belgrade.



Balkans Discovery Trip Map

Dining Summary

  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)

Included Experience

  • Tirana: Take an orientation around the rainbow-coloured Albanian capital with your Contiki gang. Familiarise yourself with the landmarks and best places to grab a coffee.
  • Mostar: See this epic piece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed by war in 1993 and then rebuilt.  
  • Sarajevo: See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day. 
  • Belgrade: Ramble around the Serbian capital. It’s brimming with culture and history for you to soak up. 

  • VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel (or similar)
  • VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar)
  • A conveniently located Hotel
  • Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)
  • Kopernikus Hotel Prag Belgrade (or similar)
  • Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Day 1 Dubrovnik > Budva > Tirana

Good morning, travellers! Hope you’re ready for an exciting ride across the beautiful Balkans. Today, you’ll exchange hellos with your Trip Manager (and your new crew too!). With no time to waste, we'll head straight to our first stop. We’ll stop by Montenegro's seaside beauty of Budva. You have the option to grab some lunch at a sea-view restaurant, or spend some time on the beach, before we head to our next stop. Welcome to the capital city of Albania. This hidden gem has a lot to offer, and we’ve got the entirety of tomorrow to see it all. Join us for an included dinner tonight before heading back to our hotel to get some sleep as our adventure begins...

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: VH Premier AS Tirana Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 Tirana

Time to wake up! Grab your breakfast and join us for a walking tour of Tirana, guided by a local guide. And the rest of the day is all yours to spend in this beautiful city, and one of the many museums will defo pique your interest!

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 Tirana > Mostar

Tirana, you’ve been great. But we’ve got another awe-inspiring destination waiting for us. Hello Mostar! We’re officially in Bosnia & Herzegovina, ready to bask in all of its historical glory. Beautiful rivers, iconic bridges, brick-red roofs - it’s gonna be a treat. Tonight, we’ll stroll around the picturesque streets to grab some authentic dinner. Spend the night chilling with your crew and getting some well-deserved rest.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: A conveniently located Hotel

Day 4 Mostar > Sarajevo

Ready? This morning, we’re visiting the legendary Mostar Bridge that arches right over the silent blue river. (And it makes for a perfect backdrop for your Insta photo dump!) The historical streets of Sarajevo have a story or two to tell. And we’ll be listening to them all tomorrow. Tonight, you have the option to taste home-made Bosnian cuisine, learn what living like a local is like (plus support their families in turn). A truly wholesome experience!

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)

Day 5 Sarajevo

The only way to uncover the town of Sarajevo is with the wisdom shared on a guided walking tour. We'll help you tap into history & understand the magnitude of our destination. And then to lighten the mood, we’ll head to a local tavern for a delicious dinner and gags with friends.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)

Day 6 Sarajevo > Belgrade

Rise up, roamers! We're departing for the town of Belgrade to continue our epic frolic through the Balkans. Another border crossing is on the agenda as we wave our way into Serbia en route to Belgrade. Medieval meets modern in this bustling, pure white city. Zen folk can go sit on the Hill of Contemplation or stroll along the Sava river, others can see the fortress of Beogradska Tvrđava & enjoy the lively mood of Belgrade by night.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Kopernikus Hotel Prag Belgrade (or similar)

Day 7 Belgrade > Budapest

Leaving Belgrade behind, today we're onto beautiful Budapest. Fast becoming one of the hottest destinations in Europe, Budapest is on our beeline. You'll have the option to take a cruise and make the most of your evening. Later, you'll no doubt want to keep things moving at one of the city's famous ruins bars, that need to be seen to be believed!

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)

Day 8 End Budapest

That's a wrap! Our love affair with the Balkans has sadly come to an end! But perhaps we can get the squad back together for a reunion trip?

Duration: 1 Day

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