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Croatia and the Balkans

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Croatia and the Balkans span a diverse stretch of southeastern Europe, encompassing dramatic Adriatic coastline, medieval walled cities, rugged mountain ranges, and ancient river valleys. Croatia draws travellers with its 1,200-plus islands, UNESCO-listed old towns like Dubrovnik and Split, and crystal-clear waters perfect for sailing and island-hopping. The wider Balkans — including Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia, Albania, and North Macedonia — offer a compelling mix of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian heritage, national parks like Plitvice and Durmitor, and some of Europe's most underrated nightlife and food scenes. The region rewards independent and group travellers alike with its variety, affordability, and raw, largely unspoiled landscapes.

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Croatia and the Balkans · 15 days

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Croatia and the Balkans: Budapest to Split Self-Launched

A self-launched 15-day overland route from Budapest through Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia, finishing in Split. You'll replicate the G Adventures EJBT itinerary using public buses, trains and ferries, staying in hostels, guesthouses and family-run pensions in the same towns. Highlights include Petrovaradin and Kalemegdan fortresses, Sarajevo's Tunnel of Life, Mostar's Stari Most, sea kayaking in the Bay of Kotor, the walls of Dubrovnik and beach time on Hvar. All costs are approximate per-person estimates based on current budget/backpacker rates and exclude international flights.

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