SERBIA AND CROATIA TOUR 2025

Day 1  ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB- OPATIJA

12.00 Arrival to Zagreb Airport and meeting with your bus and driver 

12.30-15.00 Continue to Opatija, 174 km

15.00-16.30 Sightseeing Opatija with local guide

It’s been one of the most “fashionable” tourist destinations on the eastern coast of the Adriatic for more than 150 years. Wealthy Italians and Austrians flocked here after elite hotels and lush parks, villas and summer houses were built in the middle of the 19th century. Later the town became even more splendid when the 12km long Lungomare coastal promenade was built that allowed people to stroll along the sea without worrying about horses and buggies (or cars today) from Opatija all the way to Ilka and Lovran. Everyone from Emperor Franz Josef to Anton Chekhov, Gustav Mahler and Isadora Duncan and James Joyce enjoyed summers here and the city has erected memorials to them and many others.

17.00 Accommodation and dinner at hotel 

Overnight.Opatija

DAY 2: OPATIJA-MOTOVUN-ROVINJ-OPATIJA

Breakfast at hotel
9.00-10.30 Transfer to Motovun, 63km

10.30-11.30 Short walk through Motovun town

Motovun is one of those story-book villages you see in slick travel magazines, but never seem to find. But there it is, magically perched on the top of a hill, surrounded by farms, lush forests, vineyards and valleys with a spiral of red-roofed stone houses curling its way up to the top. Wow. Motovun is rural medieval Istria at its most captivating—complete with a 13th century Romanesque-Gothic bell tower rising out of its center. Flanking it in the square is the Romanesque Municipal Palace, the largest secular building in Istria. Motovun has become a haven for artists and expats who love the area, the people and the peace. Every July, the place welcomes the world to the International Motovun Film Festival—and it’s pretty amazing that thousands do show up (including some famous film makers!) Motovun other attraction is gastronomic. Surrounded by vineyards, its Malvasia white and Teran reds are very high-quality varietals. And in, or rather under the forests, the famous white Istria truffle waits to be dug out.

11.30-12.30 Transfer to Poreč, 33 km 

12.30-13.30 Lunch in local restaurant

13.30-15.00 Sightseeing Poreč with English speaking local guide and visit Euphrasian Basilica(UNESCO World Heritage site)

Porec, Croatia’s northern gateway to Venice (via daily ferries that get you there in just a couple of hours), gets a surprising number of tourists because of its extraordinary 6th century Byzantine Euphasian Basilica and Bishops Palace. In 1997 it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO that described the group of religious monuments and its fascinating floor mosaics “…as the most complete surviving complex of its type. The basilica, atrium, baptistery and Episcopal palace are outstanding examples of religious architecture, while the basilica itself combines classical and Byzantine elements in an exceptional manner…” Porec’s old town is also remarkably well-preserved, with remains of Roman temples and a classic main thoroughfare (in Latin, called Decaumanus) which draws throngs. The harbor is interesting too, with a Venetian town wall.

15.00-16.00 Transfer to Rovinj, 37 km

Rovinj is the kind of magical town that makes you want to drop everything and move here. And with 2.400 hours of sunshine annually, its nautical allure and so many cultural and artistic attractions it’s no wonder everyone is so enchanted. This is an old town with a wonderful waterfront promenade full of pleasure boats, excursion vessels and working fishing boats. A walk par excellence. You can literally circumnavigate the whole peninsula strolling along Rovinj’s beautiful narrow cobblestone streets and stepped alleys. What a rich patina– lovely Mediterranean houses with brightly painted shutters, balconies overflowing with flowers, the sea, the stunning harbor, and crowning it all, on the top of the hill, is the Venetian-Baroque St. Euphemia’s Church, with a nearby 60 meter tall bellower that can be seen for miles, Rovinj’s signature street is Grisia which becomes a wonderful open-air art gallery in the summer

16.00-17.30 Transfer back to Opatija, 84 km

Overnight. Opatija

DAY 3: OPATIJA-ŠIBENIK-SPLIT

Breakfast at hotel

8.00-12.30 Transfer to Šibenik, 306km

12.30-13.30 Lunch in local restaurant

13.30-15.00 Sightseeing Šibenik with local guide and visit Cathedral of Saint James (UNESCO World Heritage site)

Šibenik is city located on the Croatian coast some 80 km north of Split. As it is positioned in the deep bay, it is one of the most naturally protected harbors on the Adriatic coast. Šibenik is the city less known to tourist than Dubrovnik and Split, although it has it’s own personality and some great things to see and enjoy. The atmosphere in Sibenik is youthful and lively. Little streets lead to attractive squares where modern shop windows unite really nice with the fine and stylish architecture of the

vanished centuries.

15.00-16.30 Tranfer to Split, 89 km

16.30-18.30 Sightseeing Split with local guide

Split, Croatia’s second largest city, not only serves as a convenient base from which to explore this beautiful country, it also boasts a number of excellent tourist attractions of its own. The city was continuously inhabited for thousands of years starting with the Romans, followed by the Byzantines, Croats, Venetians, and finally the Austrians who only left in 1918. The tour includes visit to the Diocletian Palace and its cellars

18.30 Accomodation and dinner at hotel 
Overnight. Split

DAY 4: SPLIT-PLITVICE-ZAGREB

Breakfast at hotel

9.00-12.00 Transfer to  NP Plitvice lakes, 243 km

12.00-13.00 Lunch in local restaurant

13.00-16.00 Sightseeing Plitvice lakes with local guide

The area of Plitvička jezera, declared to be National park in 1949., is considered one of the the prettiest natural notability of Europe. It is forested mountain area throughout which, one under another, line sixteen beautiful lakes and ponds of crystal blue-green colour. They are filled with water from many streams and brooks, inteconnected with foamy cascades and murmuring waterfalls. Throughout the ages water from these lakes was breaking, corroding and melting the rocks and beds thorugh which they have flown. Through sedimenatation of calcium carbonate from the flow and through interference of special algae and mosses, spongy kind of rock, sedra or travertin, has been and still is created. Near the lakes there are a cuople of caves, and there were even discoveries from ancient history. The national park covers the area of 29.482 hectars in size, most of which falls of on woods, then grasslands with village spaces and waters.

16.00-18.30 Transfer to Zagreb, 147 km

18.30 Accommodation and dinner at hotel

Overnight.Zagreb

DAY 5: ZAGREB-TRAKOŠĆAN-MARIJA BISTRICA-ZAGREB

Breakfast at hotel

9.00-11.00 Walking tour of  Zagreb Old town

Zagreb has served as the cultural and political focus of the nation since the Middle Ages. The city grew out of two medieval communities, Kaptol to the east and Gradec to the west, each sited on a hill and divided by a (long since dried up) river. Zagreb grew rapidly in the nineteenth century, and many of the city’s buildings are well-preserved, peach-coloured monuments to the self-esteem of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Zagreb is more than just a gateway to Central Europe; it is a melting pot. The city incorporates all the benefits of the West with the promising opportunities of the developing regions in South and East Europe, making it an ideal location for your company. A vibrating city on the river Sava, at the heart of a politically and economically stable market, Zagreb has a long history, rich culture, offers high quality life-style, excellent prospects and a highly educated population boasting over 1 million people. The city offers a uniquely vivacious café life and a year-round programme of heavy-duty art exhibitions and at least one genuine cultural flagship in the shape of the recently opened Museum of Contemporary Art. The Croatian capital’s growing reputation for arty fun also extends into its nightlife, with cutting-edge clubs, live gig venues and summer festivals.

11.00-12.00 Transfer to Trakošćan castle, 80 km

12.00-13.00 Lunch in local restaurant

13.00-14.30 Sightseeing Trakošćan castle with local guide

Castle Trakošćan’s cultural heritage, is protected as a historical entity, which consists of the castle, the building next to the castle, park and forest park with a lake. Today the castle is one of the few facilities in Croatia with preserved its own constitution, historically closely related to the architectural framework and the life of its owners.

14.30-15.30 Transfer to Marija Bistrica, 46 km

15.30-17.00 Visit Marija Bistrica  and attend workshop of making wooden traditional toys.( UNESCO-s List Cultural Heritage of Humanity )

The red-roofed village of Marija Bistrica on the slopes of Medvednica Mountain in Krapina-Zagorje County is the largest and most important pilgrimage site in Croatia. The focus of interest is the parish church which has a 16th-century wooden statue of the Madonna called “Our Lady of Bistrica”. The statue is believed to have miraculous powers as it was not destroyed during later attacks by the Turks. The shrine in this scenic village attracts up to 800,000 visitors a year, many of whom mount the “Way of the Cross” behind the church. This arrangement of the 14 Stations of the Cross is adorned with sculptures created by Croatian artists and leads to Calvary Hill. Even with all the attention it receives, the shrines biggest celebration occurred in 1998 when Pope John Paul II visited to beatify Croatian Archbishop Stepinac. A visit to Marija Bistrica is also interesting for the display of traditional Croatian crafts. Wishing to encourage tourists to stay after visiting the shrine, the tourist office has funded the development of crafts such as wooden toys, pottery, gingerbread and candles. It’s a great place to pick up traditional Croatian souvenirs!

18.00-19.30 Transfer back to Zagreb, 37 km

Overnight. Zagreb

DAY 6: ZAGREB-ĐAKOVO-ILOK-NOVI SAD

Breakfast at hotel

8.00-11.00 Transfer to Đakovo, 241km

11.00-12.00 Visit State Stud Farm Đakovo

The Town of Đakovo is located in the heart of the historic region Slavonia in the eastern part of Croatia. Đakovo is located in the central, most beautiful part of Slavonia, on a plateau at 111 metres above sea level.The first thing any visitor sees are the two towers and the dome of the most beautiful cathedral in the area between Venice and Istanbul. These are the most elevated points of Đakovo and they provide a spectacular view of the whole Town and its surrounding area with fields touching the sky at the horizon.

The Stud Farm in Đakovo was established in 1506, which qualifies it to be among the oldest stud farms in Europe and proves a long tradition of horse breeding in this area. Horses of the Lipizzan breed have been bred in the Stud Farm since the beginning of the 19th century.

12.00-14.00 Transfer to Ilok,100 km

14.00-15.00 Lunch in restaurant Ilok Old Cellars 

15.00-16.00 Short sightseeing Old cellars with  wine degustation

In Ilok, in the easternmost Croatia, above the powerful Danube River, along the historic medieval town centre, the Old wine cellars are situated. These unique heritage objects are remarks of the very long history and tradition of vine cultivation and wine production. Beside the authentic wine and gastronomy offer, the attraction of this tourism resort are the two old wine cellars from the 15th and 18th century . For over five hundred years, these unique wine cellars are having perfect condition for creation and nurturing of premium wines and guard the precious wine archive. They will delight you with stories that are told by secrets kept inside. The Old cellar restaurant is located inside of the former winery and above the wine cellar build in the 18th century that gives this restaurant a special charm and atmosphere. Pleasant and warm, also thanks to the open fire place inside, you can enjoy in delicious food and of course excellent wines paired with a wide plate of homemade dishes, typical for this region.

16.00-17.00 Transfer to Novi Sad, 109 km

17.00-19.00 Sightseeing Novi Sad with local guide

Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia, the capital of the province of Vojvodina and the administrative seat of the South Bačka District.Novi Sad was founded in 1694, when Serb merchants formed a colony across the Danube from the Petrovaradin fortress, a Habsburg strategic military post. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it became an important trading and manufacturing centre, as well as a3 centre of Serbian culture of that period, earning the nickname of the Serbian Athens. The city was heavily devastated in the 1848 Revolution, but it was subsequently restored. Today, Novi Sad is an industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy, as well as a major cultural center.

19.00 Accomodation and dinner at hotel  

Overnight. Novi Sad.

DAY 7: NOVI SAD  – ĐERDAP BOAT CRUISE – KLADOVO

Breakfast at hotel

8.00-13.00 Transfer to Tekija,306 km

13.00-13.15 Embarking on the boat

13.15-15.15 Two hours boat ride through the narrowest part of the Danube river and local lunch in the boat

Drive along the most beautiful part of Danube River flow troughout Djerdap National Park to Lepenski Vir . 

Located on the Danube River where it borders Romania in eastern Serbia, the Djerdap National Park covers 64,000 hectares and contains some of the country’s most impressive natural beauty and archeological sites. The park runs along the Danube from Golubacki Grad to the dam at Sip and has its administrative offices in Donji Milanovac.The main feature of the national park is the Djerdap Gorge, known as the Iron Gate. The gorge stretches nearly 100 kilometers alongside the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, creating a wide and deep section of the Danube. Here is one of the deepest river points found in the world at over 80 meters. The gorge is actually a river valley formed of three gorges (Gornja klisura, Gospodjin vir, Veliki and Mali kazan) separated by ravines. Where the river narrows to 150 meters, at Kazan, cliffs rise up over 300 meters to make for an impressive view.

15:15 -16:00 Transfer to Lepenski Vir, 50km

16:00-17.00 Visit Lepenski Vir with local guide¸

The archaeological site of Lepenski Vir is located in the Đerdap Gorge, on the banks of the Danube. It was the centre of one of the most important prehistoric cultures. At the Lepenski Vir site, the remains of religious architecture dating from 6500 to 5500 BC have been found. In the middle of the settlement was a large square, a site where a variety of rituals were conducted. Based on the shape and proportions of the settlement it can be inferred that the builders of Lepenski Vir had a certain amount of mathematical knowledge. Around the fireplaces, sculptures were arrayed, made of round rocks and representing human figures. Initially just the heads were sculpted but in the later phase, the sculptures took on the appearance of full human figures and became idols. They were most often given fishlike human heads, with fish or deer motifs, with some intriguing inscriptions on them: symbols resembling the coordinate system, sketches, letters, numbers and landscapes.

 17.00 -18.30  Transfer to hotel in Kladovo,80 km

Accomodation and dinner at hotel  

Overnight. Kladovo

Day 8: KLADOVO– GAMZIGRAD (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site)  -NIŠ

Breakfast in hotel

09:00 -11:30 Transfer to Gamzigrad, 115km

11:30-13.00  Visit Felix Romuliana Roman archaeological site with local guide

Felix Romuliana was an imperial palace built on the orders of Galerius Maximianus on the spacious plateau of Gamzigrad, near the city of Zaječar. Galerius, who was born in this area, raised the palace in the 3rd and 4thcenturies in honour of himself and his mother Romula, after whom he named it. It belongs to a special category of Roman court architecture associated only with the period of the Tetrarchy and is the best-preserved example of this style. Since 2007, the archeological site Felix Romuliana has been listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List

13:00-14:00 Lunch in local restaurant

14:00-16:00- Transfer to Niš, 105 km

16:00-19:00 Visit Niš with local guide

The third largest city in Serbia-visit the Fortress located in the city core, on the bank of the Nisava river. Walking tour continues with the Obrenovićeva street-pedestrian area which ends with the old bohemian quarter called Kazandžijsko sokače (alley).), Niš is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and with around 250,000 residents is the third largest in Serbia and the capital of the Nišava District. It is located in southern Serbia, at the crossroads of the most important Balkan and European routes connecting Europe with the Middle East. In Niš, the main road, which runs from the north via the Morava valley, forks southward via the South Morava-Vardar valley (towards Thessaloniki and Athens), while the east road runs through the Nišava-Marica valley towards Sofia, Istanbul and the Middle East. In the Roman period, the second road was called the Via militaris, whereas in the Middle Ages it was called the Constantinople Road.

Visit  to the Skull tower (tower made of the skulls of Serbian fighters who rose up against Ottomans… paid the ultimate price )

Accomodation and dinner at hotel  

Overnight. Niš

Day 9: NIŠ – MANASIJA MONASTERY -RESAVA CAVE – LISINE WATERFALL-BELGRADE

Breakfast in hotel

09:00 -11:00 Transfer to Manasija monastery ,117km

11.00-12.00 Visit Manasija monastery

Manasija Monastery is located in the Resava river gorge, about 135km south-east of Belgrade. As an endowment of Despot Stefan Lazarević, the monastery was built in the hard times after the Battle at Kosovo (1389) and its construction lasted from 1406/7 to 1418. Its special feature is its fortification, capable of defending and protecting the monastery settlement.

The Manasija fortification has eleven towers and a specially defended section at its east end with the twelfth tower. In their defence and architectural features, the towers are identical to each other – all having the ground level, six storeys and the passageway with merlons. They are connected by defensive walls – the ramparts, also with merlon crenelation. Between the towers and the ramparts a connection is made through special passages on the fourth storey of each tower, allowing the defenders to move around all the time, as well as a good monastery defence. Only a donjon was not built in the same way.

12.00-13.00 Lunch in local restauran

13.00-13.30 Transfer to Lisine waterfall, 26 km

13.30-14.30 Lunch in local restaurant

14.30-15.00 Visit Lisine waterfall

Veliko Vrelo – Lisine Waterfalls is Monument of Nature, located in East Serbia, on the slopes of the Beljanica Mountain, some 20 km away of Despotovac, via tiny villages of Stenjevac, Vodna and Strmosten. The Lisine Waterfalls is set close to the junction of the Vrelo river with the Resava River, surrounded with vast areas of well-preserved lush forests, water courses, river valleys, carst caves, fragrant meadows and intricate ranges of the Kucaj Mountains, that spread up to where your eye catches. The spring with water course and the waterfalls of Lisine make Geo-morphological complex of picturesque beauty and scientific, educational and cultural significance, providing unique natural value of Serbie

15.00-15.30 Transfer to Resavska Cave

15.30-17.00 Visit Resavska Cave

The Resavska Pećina cave is in eastern Serbia, in the region of Gornja Resava, 20 km from the town of Despotovac. It is set into the limestone hill of Babina Glava on the fringes of the Divljakovac karst polje, its entrance at 485 m above sea-level. It is one of the oldest caves in Serbia, some 80 million years old, with some of the older formations dating back around 45 million years.

17.00-19.30 Transfer to Belgrade, 154 km

Accommodation and dinner at hotel

Overnight. Belgrade

Day 10 : BELGRADE

Breakfast in Hotel.

09:00 – 12:00 Belgrade sightseeing tour with local guide

Serbia’s beautiful capital was founded at the crossroads between Eastern and Western Europe and it is the only European capital on the banks of two international rivers, namely the Sava and the Danube. Visit to the fortress of Kalemegdan – primary bulit by Celts in the III century, Republica Square, Terazije, Knez Mihailova Street – main pedestrian zone and the bohemian quarter Skadarlija.

13.00  Lunch in local restaurant

After lunch visit Visit House of flowers and Museum of Yugoslavia. The House of Flowers is a resting place of former Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito and it is a part of the Museum of Yugoslav History Complex. This is the most visited museum in Serbia, an important symbol of a time and ideology, which ruled in the region for almost 50 years. While visiting House of Flowers, we will see Tito’s tomb, collections of Tito’s army uniforms and batons used to transefer birthday greetings from all part of Yugoslavia as well as gifts that he received from all over the world during his rule.

Dinner and overnight, Belgrade

Day 11 : BELGRADE- DEPARTURE 

Breakfast in Hotel

Transfer to airport 

End of service 

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