Crystal-clear turquoise waters meet the medieval walls of Dubrovnik on the Contiki Best of Balkans Tour

Best of Balkans

Budapest

Budapest

15

Days

7

Countries

13

Cities

The one that will have you utterly bewitched by the Balkans, Budapest to Belgrade

Hit up an incredible 7 countries in just one trip and take in the best sights the Balkans has to offer. Whether it's exploring the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, partying until the early hours in Belgrade or strolling around the historic sights Sarajevo has to offer, this trip has something for everyone.

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What you'll get from this trip
FromR42335ppStandard price R42335 pp

Price is based on Twin room, departing on 11 September 2027.

Starts and ends in Budapest.

  • Average 38 people

What's included:

  • Coach
  • 14 nights in Hotel
  • 9 Experiences
  • 14 Breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners

Day trip highlights

Discover the moments that make this trip unforgettable — from must-see sights to optional adventures.

What's not included:

  • Flights to/from the start/end location
  • Travel insurance
  • Free-time add-ons

Trip Reviews

Overall Rating

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Trusted Customer

4/5

08/26/2026 08:21:32

This trip has a lot of up and downs. The highlights: from Budapest --> Croatia. This part of the trip ran very smoothly and visited beautiful places. The lowlights: - Please be warned - this trip contains A LOT of coach time. Especially in summer time, you can spend multiple hours crossing a

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"Book it! It's something different"

Ash P

4.5/5

08/12/2026 12:04:58

Booking process was easy. This trip was so good. I am glad that I chose the start Dubrovnik one though as the first half of the trip is heavy in history. Some hotels within this trip are not the best or they are not close to the city centre. Highlights of the trip include Budapest and Lake Bled.

"Best of Balkans, Budapest to Budapest"

Siobhan Nel

4/5

08/12/2026 11:26:44

As always, easy to book and awesome customer service and care! This was my seventh trip with Contiki, so it’s safe to say I’m a big fan of the brand. Overall, this is a well-designed itinerary that ventures off the beaten track, which is exactly what drew me to it. The optional add-ons were fun and

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Trusted Customer

5/5

08/11/2026 12:04:28

Had an amazing time exploring a new part of Europe, a nice mix of history and relaxing rolled into one.

Trusted Customer

4/5

08/11/2026 12:03:24

I had a really poor experience with the tour guide, who pushed professional boundaries, made me feel uncomfortable, bullied other tour members, made heavily sexualised comments towards me, and tried to make me drink alcohol despite knowing I’m sober. The tour itself was good, however, I left early

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Best of Balkans

15

Days

7

Countries

13

Cities

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