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Bosnia and Herzegovina history & culture

Balkans Road Trip: Serbia, Croatia & Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Overview

Balkans Road Trip: Serbia, Croatia & Bosnia and Herzegovina

Continent

Europe

Days

9 days

Nights

8 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Easy

Interest

History & Culture

Highlights

  • Visit three charismatic capital cities: Belgrade, Sarajevo & Zagreb.
  • Explore what may, or may not, be a Bosnian pyramid.
  • Traverse the ruins of an underground airport in Yugoslavia.
  • Visit Kadinjača, a striking mountaintop memorial honoring those who died resisting Nazi occupation. 
  • Enjoy the pristine lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice National Park in Croatia.
  • Discover an abandoned Olympic bobsleigh track, which became a front line during the conflict.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 days 8 nights

Traverse the beauty and history of the Balkans through locals' stories.

Day 1

Belgrade Arrival

Welcome to Belgrade!
Welcome to Belgrade!

Day 2

Exploring the Serbian Capital

Exploring the streets of Belgrade
Exploring the streets of Belgrade

Day 3

Monuments and Memorials

Kosmaj Monument in Koracica, Serbia
Kosmaj Monument in Koracica, Serbia

Day 4

Užice & Višegrad

The picturesque town of Višegrad
The picturesque town of Višegrad

Day 5

A Break in the Mountains

Olympic bobsleigh track.
Olympic bobsleigh track.

Day 6

Exploring Sarajevo

Visočia, the Bosnian Pyramid of Visoko
Visočia, the Bosnian Pyramid of Visoko

Day 7

Churches, Castles, and Ghosts of Zagreb

Exploring Zagreb
Exploring Zagreb

Day 8

Kozara

Plitvice National Park, Croatia
Plitvice National Park, Croatia

Day 9

Farewell & Departure

A public map in Zagreb.
A public map in Zagreb.

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Upcoming departures

3 available dates
  • May 19 - May 27, 2025
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Additional info

Pricing & Trip Deposit

Deposit to book your trip: $250 USD.

Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

The listed price of the trip is per person based on double occupancy.

Traveling Solo?

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost:

2024 departures: $720 USD per person.

2025 departures: $450 USD per person

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. 

If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Activity Level

This trip is not very physically strenuous—just be sure to pack your walking shoes, your flashlight, and your sense of adventure. Be aware that this trip also involves a good amount of driving time, so dress for comfort.

Arrival & Departure

You should plan to arrive by 4pm on Day 1, and depart anytime on Day 9. Belgrade International Airport (BEG) connects to a range of flight hubs in Europe.  The best flight connections to Belgrade are offered by Air Serbia and British Airways.

*Airport transfers are only provided if arriving & departing on the trip dates, or if pre/post arrangements have been made through Atlas Obscura. 

Have more questions?

Check out the Essential Trip Information for this trip or our general FAQs.

Any questions about this trip? Don't hesitate to reach out

  • "An alternative history tour to the former Yugoslavia through the eyes of an urban explorer."

    Uwe - Germany

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