Tales of the Balkan Peninsula

Tales of the Balkan Peninsula

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Paris, France
France

Paris, France

Day 1
Split, Croatia
Split

Split, Croatia

Days 3-4
torarnenb
Old Bridge, Mostar
Mostar

Old Bridge, Mostar

Day 4
gwen_lleu
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Sarajevo

Sarajevo, Bosnia

Days 4-5
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Days 5-6
thewingedbone
Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor

Kotor, Montenegro

Day 7
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Days 10-11
Сергей Филиппов
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Days 12-13
Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia

Day 12
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Day 14
dejan sokolovic
Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia

Day 15
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Days 16-17
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

Day 18
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

Day 19

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Tales of the Balkan Peninsula

19 Days Starting in Northern France and ending in Belgium

Visiting: France, Italy, Split, Mostar, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Budva, Lake Skadar, Skopje, Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bled, Salzburg, Belgium

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

rbp

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 19-day journey through the Balkan Peninsula, exploring the rich history and stunning landscapes of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. This fully guided coach tour offers a seamless travel experience from the UK, with comfortable accommodations in 3-star hotels and an overnight ferry crossing. Discover the Roman grandeur of Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the symbolic Stari Most bridge in Mostar, and the medieval charm of Dubrovnik. Wander the narrow streets of Kotor, experience Sarajevo's vibrant culture, and explore Ljubljana's baroque architecture. With guided tours and entrance fees included, immerse yourself in the diverse cultural tapestry of the Balkans, all while enjoying the convenience of air-conditioned motorcoach travel.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the history of the Balkan Peninsula, a land of magnificent contrast.

  • Explore the picturesque coastline and historic cities of Croatia.

  • Visit the stunning Diocletian’s Palace in Split, one of the Roman Empire’s finest buildings.

  • Discover the rebuilt Stari Most bridge in Mostar, a symbol of unity.

  • Experience the medieval charm of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Wander through the narrow streets of Kotor, a UNESCO listed World Natural and Historical Heritage Site.

  • Enjoy the vibrant culture and history of Sarajevo, a city of multicultural integration.

  • Explore the cosmopolitan city of Ljubljana, with its rich Baroque architecture.

Places You'll See

Ljubljana

Ljubljana

Itinerary

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Day 1

French Riviera, France
Paris, France
Colmar, France

Location: France

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Location: Italy

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel in northern Italy

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue south through France and Italy to our hotel in northern Italy.

Day 3

Split, Croatia
Split, Croatia
Split, Croatia

Location: Split

Accommodation Name: 2-berth cabins

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We travel across Italy to the port of Ancona, where we board the overnight ferry for the crossing to Split in Croatia. Accommodation is in 2-berth cabins.

Day 4 : Split & Mostar

Old Bridge, Mostar
Split, Croatia
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Split, Croatia
Split, Croatia
Old Bridge, Mostar
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Location: Split, Mostar, Sarajevo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We arrive in Split this morning and disembark the ferry. We include a guided tour of the city, which lays claim to being one of the Roman Empire’s finest buildings.We later commence our journey crossing the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina to later reach Mostar, situated on the Neretva River. During Turkish occupation a bridge (Stari Most) was built across the river, which became a symbol of the city. However, the bridge was totally destroyed during the Croatia-Bosnia conflict in the early 1990s.Since then, there has been a painstaking rebuilding of the bridge, which now represents a symbol of unity.We include entrance to the Muslim Mosque and the 350-year-old Turkish House. We later head to Sarajevo, where we stay overnight.

Day 5 : Sarajevo

Sarajevo, Bosnia
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia

Location: Sarajevo, Dubrovnik

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the morning in Sarajevo, one of the most historically interesting and varied cities in Europe. It has been both an example of historical turbulence and the clash of civilizations, as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance through multi-cultural integration. Today the city has physically recovered from the war damage caused by Yugoslav Wars of 1992-1995 and is now a cosmopolitan European capital with a unique Eastern twist. Sarajevo became the only city outside of the European Union to be nominated for the European Capital of culture in 2014. We include a guided city tour. We continue into Croatia, to reach Dubrovnik for two nights.

Day 6 : Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia

Location: Dubrovnik

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a day at leisure in our resort, described as ‘Paradise on Earth’, and a ‘Jewel in the Crown of the Adriatic’. Dubrovnik has been called the most perfectly preserved medieval town in the world and is a city, which for centuries rivalled Venice as a major sea trading port. It has now been fully restored to its former glory with the huge walls, built between the 11th and 17th centuries still intact. Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site and the beautiful old town is a joy to explore. Take a walk along the stone ramparts of the city for the best views, before venturing inside to experience the many treasures. Our included guided city tour will show the main highlights including entrance to the Cathedral and Franciscan Monastery.

Day 7 : Montenegro

Kotor, Montenegro

Location: Kotor, Budva

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave Dubrovnik and cross the border into neighbouring Montenegro, reaching the well-preserved city of Kotor. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed World Natural and Historical Heritage Site, and you can enjoy the sights on our included guided sightseeing tour. The entire city is criss-crossed with narrow streets and squares. Byron judged this part of the coast as 'the most beautiful encounter between land and sea'. We continue to Budva, where we stay overnight.

Day 8 Krujë

Location: Lake Skadar, Skopje

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We cross the border into Albania and travel to Krujë where we enjoy a visit to the Rozafa Castle (also known as Shkodër Castle), as well as a city tour which includes entrance to the Skanderbeg Museum. We then continue to Durres where we stay for three nights.

Day 9 : Skopje

Location: Skopje

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend some time this morning exploring the colourful capital of Albania, Tirana, with our local guide

Day 10 Berat

Сергей Филиппов Belgrade, Serbia
dejan sokolovic Belgrade, Serbia

Location: Belgrade

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Head north into Serbia and to the capital, Belgrade for two nights.

Day 11 : Belgrade

Сергей Филиппов Belgrade, Serbia
dejan sokolovic Belgrade, Serbia

Location: Belgrade

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a visit to Elbasan, boasting a rich diversity of historical sites and cultural monuments, and Lake Ohrid, which isstraddled between the mountainous border of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. Here we enjoy a stop in the town of Struga. We continue to our hotel in Skopje for a two night stay.

Day 12 : Zagreb

Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Zagreb, Croatia
Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana

Location: Zagreb, Ljubljana

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We continue our journey north and into Croatia. We make a short stop in the capital, Zagreb, a charming medieval city. See the majestic cathedral, St. Marks Church and the Opera House. We continue into Slovenia to reach Ljubljana for two nights.

Day 13 : Ljubljana

Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana

Location: Ljubljana, Bled

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the morning in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Enjoy our included city tour taking in the sights of the city. This cosmopolitan city boasts a rich history and is situated along the River Ljubljanica, which is characterised by its architecture from the baroque period. Why not sip a coffee by the riverbank, where your views will encompass the old city centre overlooked by the mighty castle. This afternoon, we offer an optional excursion into the Slovenian Alps, to the picture-postcard resort of Bled on the bank of this glistening blue lake.

Day 14 Belgrade

Сергей Филиппов Belgrade, Serbia
dejan sokolovic Belgrade, Serbia

Location: Belgrade

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We head into Austria to our overnight hotel in the Salzburg area.

Day 15 Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia

Location: Zagreb

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

Head north through Germany and into Belgium to reach our overnight hotel.

Day 16 Ljubljana

Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Location: Ljubljana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the day in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.Enjoy our included tour taking in the sights of this cosmopolitan city. Situated along the River Ljubljanica, Ljubljana is characterised by its architecture from the Baroque period.Take the chance to sip a coffee by the riverbank, where your views will encompass the old city centre overlooked by the mighty castle.

Day 17

Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Location: Ljubljana

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we leave our hotel after breakfast and travel to Munich and our overnight hotel. En route we call at the picture-postcard resort of Bled, situated on the banks of Lake Bled. Join our optional boat cruise to take in the glistening blue waters.

Day 18

Salzburg, Austria

Location: Salzburg

Meals Included: Breakfast

Head north through Germany and into Belgium to reach our overnight hotel.

Day 19

Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals
    15 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 13 dinners

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • Fully Guided

    The tour is fully guided.

  • International Travel

    International travel is included.

  • Transport

    Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours are included in various cities such as Split, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Krujë, Berat, Skopje, Belgrade, Zagreb, and Ljubljana.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees to attractions such as Diocletian’s Palace, Muslim Mosque, Turkish House, Cathedral and Franciscan Monastery, Skanderbeg Museum, Berat Castle, Ethnographic Museum, and Kale Fortress are included.

What's Not Included

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Accommodation

On the 19-day itinerary, you will stay in minimum 3-star hotels with a restaurant and bar, including city-style hotels in Belgium and northern France. Overnight ferry accommodation is in an en-suite cabin.

Mode of Transport

Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point. Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    Throughout the tour, you will stay in minimum 3-star hotels. All hotels will have a restaurant and bar. Overnight stays in Belgium and northern France will be in city-style hotels. On your overnight ferry sailing, accommodation will be in an en-suite cabin.

  • Are guided tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, guided tours are included in various cities such as Split, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Krujë, Berat, Skopje, Belgrade, Zagreb, and Ljubljana.

  • What are some of the entrance fees included in the tour?

    Entrance fees to attractions such as Diocletian’s Palace, Muslim Mosque, Turkish House, Cathedral and Franciscan Monastery, Skanderbeg Museum, Berat Castle, Ethnographic Museum, and Kale Fortress are included.

  • Is international travel included in the tour package?

    Yes, international travel is included in the tour package.

  • What kind of transport is used during the tour?

    Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach. Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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