Classic Balkans: Ljubljana to Sarajevo

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Set off on a a food walking exploration of the city and major sites of Ljubljana: Joined by an expert local guide, we will visit a local farmer’s market, gourmet shops and local diners as you taste your way through the Slovenian capital. Sample a variety of soups, tapas, charcuterie, street food, wine and drinks as you discover the city's culture through its food.

Enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring Ljubjana or to relax.

Get oriented with Piran on a walk with your CEO before enjoying free time to explore this lively and beautiful resort city at the end of a peninsula on the Adriatic Sea. Marvel at the gorgeous Venetian architecture and wander the streets and plaza as well as the iconic long pier. Choose from a wide variety of local restaurants and cafes for a bite to eat before continuing 5 minutes down the road to the glitz and glamour of Portorož and it's shining casinos and seaside resorts.

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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Visit Trieste today with your CEO. Take a walking tour of the city centre and hear a bit about the history and the importance of coffee to this area as made well-known by the Illy brand. Stop for a coffee tasting at a local shop and find out what all the buzz is about with a delicious pick-me-up.

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Visit a local winery in the Brda Region of Slovenia to sample some of the many high quality local wines produced in the area. Hear from an on-site expert about the production process and different types of wines that are made before sitting down to a delicious lunch.

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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Explore the fascinating subterranean world on a guided tour of the Postojna Caves. Enter the two-million-year-old caves aboard a mini-train, and learn about why this is one of Slovenia’s most popular attractions. Walk with your guide and witness stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations that make up the 13-mile-long (21 km) system of underground caves.

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Take a leisurely walk along Lake Bled with your CEO to take in the beauty and natural scenery, with views to the island and castle.

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Take a full free day to explore the stunning Lake Bohinj area and all of the excellent outdoor options to do on and around the lake.

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Head out with your CEO to get your bearings in the vibrant city of Zagreb. Wander by some key sites and landmarks, and check out the amazing graffiti and street art along the way.

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Explore the forests, crystal waters, and cascading falls of Plitvice Lakes with your CEO. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia’s natural phenomenon of 16 interconnected lakes is a wonder to behold, explore, and provides endless photo opportunities of over 90 waterfalls

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Take a walking tour of Zadar with a local guide and taste its culinary traditions. Walk around the historical city centre from the Sea Organ to the Roman Forum, Cathedral of St. Anastasia and the City Walls to other important landmarks. Learn about the city's history, culture, local legends and everyday life. Reaching a beautiful Wine Garden hidden inside a 16th century monument, taste bites of traditional Dalmatian food and three types of delicious local wines.

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Set off with your CEO for a hike in the Krka National Park. This is a moderate trail that offers a very scenic walk through lush forests and along the Krka River. The highlight is the breathtaking Skradinski Buk waterfall. The terrain is a mix of compact dirt and paved section, with an elevation gain/loss of approximately 100m.

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Enjoy a full-day excursion to a couple of the coastal islands near Šibenik. Embark the ferry first to the island of Prvic to explore the historic old town with the CEO and other parts of the island near town. Hop on the next ferry to Zlarin with free time to grab lunch somewhere and to continue exploring. The island of Zlarin is the first island of the Šibenik archipelago, practically at the entrance to the Sveti Ante Canal along the mysterious walls of the Sveti Nikola fortress where the Adriatic winds rush to meet Šibenik. Because of its beauty, over the years it has been named Golden, Green, and Coral Island and has been populated since ancient times. The historical monuments of the island include the Church of Our Lady of Rašelj, the Church of the Assumption, and the Chapels of St Roche and Simon from the 17th century.

Join your CEO for an orientation walk of Split to get your bearings and to see some of the main sites. Brimming with high-quality restaurants, ancient architecture aplenty and one of the best stretches of Adriatic coast, Croatia’s main ferry port is a year-round city break destination. Split, a stunning walled city on the Adriatic Sea, is best known for the splendid palace erected by the Roman emperor Diocletian. The old town of Split is compact and walkable. Visitors can easily access the city's primary attractions, including Diocletian's Palace and the Riva promenade.

Enjoy some free time in Split to continue exploring.

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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Take advantage of a free day to choose from the many optional activities available in the area.

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Walk along the bay of Uvala Bistrina and learn about the oyster farming tradition in the region. Stop at a rustic place to taste some fresh oysters and have lunch with wine, everything sourced from local products of the region

Take a walk around the "Great Wall of Europe" in Ston: Ston was an important military fort of the Ragusan Republic, and the defensive walls are world-famous. Originally more than 7km long, it was the second largest in the world after the Great Wall of China and now up to 5.5km of it can still be explored.

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Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO around the city of Dubrovnik. Walk with your CEO and explore Dubrovnik old town, walk from the gate via main street called Stradun to the end. See Dubrovnik Cathedral, Lovrijenac Fort, and Franciscan Monastery. All visits are from outside with no entrance fees included.

DEŠA is a women's non-profit, founded during the homeland war in Dubrovnik. It is dedicated to empowering and employing women in the area. From their headquarters in Dubrovnik's Old Town, DEŠA runs victim support for survivors of domestic abuse through computer classes, language lessons, cultural preservation activities, and other inspiring programs. During your visit, you will learn about the powerful work undertaken by the women of DEŠA and their network across Croatia working to preserve traditional foods and handicrafts.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Dubrovnik to continue exploring this incredible and beautiful city.

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Visit this beautiful 16th century Serbian Orthodox Monastery built on the foundations of a 4th century Roman church. Taste some of the local wine before continuing on to Trebinje.

Explore the local Green (Organic) Market. Begin with the meat and cheese vendors, sample some options and learn of the local specialties. Wander to the outdoor market and try seasonal fruits and vegetables grown from small scale farmers. Then meet with women who gather wile, medicinal plants and prepare traditional teas to cure various ailments.

Climb aboard a private bus and set off to a local, family run apiary. Meet your guide and learn of the 5 generations of women who've built the farm into what it is today. Suit up in protective gear should you wish, and see how they manage the hives. After, discover the honey and related products, learn more about the family history and enjoy the farm.

Join our guide at a local farm that has specialized in cheese making over more than 5 generations. Today the farm is moving beyond just sustenance farming and joining the slow food movement to build awareness about organic food production. Here you'll visit the farm to witness the cheese production before enjoying lunch with the family, outside overlooking the farm. Cheese and meat made on site, fruits and vegetables grown on the farm, and homemade bread - it doesn't get more farm to table than that.

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Visit the town centre of Stolac and learn about its history before reaching the Necropolis 'stećak' tombstones. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the necropolis consists of hundreds of ornamented tombstones and is part of a large local complex, one of many such sites across Bosnia and Herzegovina which give insights into how people lived in the Middle Ages.

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Take a moment to enjoy the Kravica waterfalls, arguably one of the most beautiful natural sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Surrounded by poplars and figs, this 25 meter high waterfall is a sight to be seen.

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The Koćuša Waterfall sits near the village of Veljaci on the Trebižat River. Enjoy time to visit this spectacular waterfall, a hidden gem with a restaurant on-site.

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Explore Pocitelj, an old Ottoman stone town and art colony boasting beautiful views of the surrounding village. Located along the Neretva river, Pocitelj is considered an open-air museum and hold significant architectural and historic value. Artists gather from around the world to be part of the largest operating art colony in southeast Europe.

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Hike for approximately 20 minutes to explore the Blagaj Fortress, once hold to the Ruler of the region prior to the Ottoman conquest. The fortress sits atop the mountain, overlooking the Buna River spring below.

This Ottoman-era building, built in 1520, is located at the base of an enormous cliff, next to a small waterfall from the Buna river. Take in the stunning blue water that's said to contain mystic properties.

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Join a local expert guide and set off on a walking tour of the beautiful city of Mostar and it's historic buildings and landmarks. See the iconic old bridge over the Neretva River and wander the narrow alleys lined with shops and market stalls. Visit a 17th century Turkish house and enjoy a coffee while hearing all about the storied history of the city.

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Explore the Cold War-era nuclear bunker and military command centre built in the 1950s for Josip Broz Tito, esteemed leader of Yugoslavia. Located near Konjic, the top-secret bunker was designed to be an intricate underground complex providing safety and security.

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Immerse yourself in the culture by sampling traditional Bosnian flavours. Learn about the rich history while exploring important landmarks, tiny alleys, local restaurants, and hawker markets with a local expert. Discover the city beyond the tourist attractions and fill your belly; what could be better?

Set out to explore this historic city. Opt to join your CEO on the Funicular up to the Bobsled track or visit the museum of the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.