Discover the Balkans and Adriatic on a 19-day journey from Budapest to Venice with leader-led walks, island time and national park highlights, plus plenty of free time to explore.
  • Walk Budapest’s Danube promenade and admire the city’s illuminated bridges.
  • Discover Sarajevo’s Bascarsija bazaar, mosques, minarets and coffee aromas.
  • Witness dives from Mostar’s Stari Most into the Neretva.
  • Climb Kotor’s fortress for views across the Bay of Kotor.
  • Sail the Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik; swim and explore churches.
  • Explore Split’s Diocletian’s Palace and the Riva waterfront promenade.
  • Walk forest trails beside Plitvice Lakes’ turquoise waters and waterfalls.
  • Explore Venice’s canals, St Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge.
Stay in a mix of hotels, hostels and pensions. Room availability and check-in can vary, with luggage storage sometimes provided until rooms are ready. Facilities may be basic; some stays may lack private bathrooms or air-conditioning, and European hotels generally do not provide kettles or fridges.