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The Balkans by Private CarCroatia in 10 nights
- 11 Days · 10 Nights
- Croatia · 5 Cities
- Apr – Dec, 2027 rates on booking
- Any date you choose
Zagreb (2N)Belgrade (2N)Sarajevo (1N)Split (3N)Dubrovnik (2N)
View day-wise itinerary →Holiday includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transport
- FlightsOptional
A private car and driver throughout, with private guides. Prafull plans and answers every message himself.
Holiday highlights
- Lake Bled and Ljubljana
- Belgrade's Kalemegdan fortress
- Sarajevo and Mostar's Old Bridge
- Plitvice, Dubrovnik and the Bay of Kotor
Itinerary (day wise)
Ten nights through five countries with a car and driver: Zagreb and Lake Bled, Belgrade, Sarajevo and Mostar, Split, Trogir and Plitvice, then Ston, Dubrovnik and the Bay of Kotor.
Day 1Arrive in Zagreb
Airport to hotel · about 30 minutes
Your driver meets you at Zagreb airport and takes you to your hotel. The evening is free around Ban Jelačić Square.
No meals included today Overnight: Zagreb
Day 2A day in Slovenia: Ljubljana and Bled
About 7 hours with a private car and guide
A private guide shows you Ljubljana's baroque old town, Plečnik's bridges and the riverside, then on to Lake Bled for free time by the water and the view of its island church. Back to Zagreb for the night.
Breakfast Overnight: Zagreb
Day 3Zagreb walking tour, then to Belgrade
About 400 km · 4.5 hours
A two-hour private-guided walk through Kaptol and Gradec, then the drive east to Belgrade, the Serbian capital where the Sava meets the Danube.
Breakfast Overnight: Belgrade
Day 4Belgrade walking tour
Walking tour · about 3 hours
A private guide walks you down Knez Mihailova street to the Kalemegdan fortress and park, past the National Theatre and Republic Square. The afternoon is free for Belgrade's cafés.
Breakfast Overnight: Belgrade
Day 5Belgrade to Sarajevo
About 300 km · 6 hours
A long, scenic drive into Bosnia and Herzegovina to Sarajevo, in its valley under the Dinaric Alps. The evening is free.
Breakfast Overnight: Sarajevo
Day 6Sarajevo and Mostar, on to Split
About 300 km · 6 hours
A short private-guided walk in Sarajevo, where mosques, churches and a synagogue stand a few streets apart, then Mostar's Old Bazaar, a Turkish house and the Old Bridge with a local guide, before driving on to Split.
Breakfast Overnight: Split
Day 7Split and Trogir
About 5 hours with a private guide
Diocletian's Palace with entry to its cellars, the Peristyle and the Golden Gate, then the island town of Trogir and its cathedral of St Lawrence.
Breakfast Overnight: Split
Day 8A day at Plitvice
About 8 hours from Split
A full-day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park (entry included): sixteen lakes and 92 waterfalls, linked by wooden paths through the forest. Back to Split for the night.
Breakfast Overnight: Split
Day 9Split to Dubrovnik, via Ston
About 230 km · 4 hours
Stop at Ston for its long medieval walls, salt pans and oysters, then on to Dubrovnik for a private-guided walk along the Stradun and the old ramparts.
Breakfast Overnight: Dubrovnik
Day 10Perast and Kotor in Montenegro
About 8 hours with a private car and guide
A full day on the Bay of Kotor: a boat out to the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks off Perast (included), then a private-guided walk through the walled old town of Kotor before driving back to Dubrovnik.
Breakfast Overnight: Dubrovnik
Day 11Leave from Dubrovnik
Hotel to airport · about 30 minutes
After breakfast, a private transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your flight home.
Breakfast
Tour details
Accommodation
Choose your hotel. The route and sightseeing are the same with every hotel.
| City | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Zagreb2 nights | Canopy by Hilton / Hotel AS / Hotel Dubrovnik / or similar |
| Belgrade2 nights | Courtyard Belgrade City Center / Belgrade City Hotel / Hilton Belgrade / or similar |
| Sarajevo1 night | Hotel Holiday / Ibis Styles / Hotel Hollywood / or similar |
| Split3 nights | Hotel Fanat / Hotel Globo / Hotel Cora / or similar |
| Dubrovnik2 nights | Hotel Lero / Valamar Lacroma / Hotel Lapad / or similar |
| City | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Zagreb2 nights | Sheraton Zagreb / Esplanade Zagreb / The Westin Zagreb / or similar |
| Belgrade2 nights | The St. Regis Belgrade / Hyatt Regency Belgrade / or similar |
| Sarajevo1 night | Swissôtel Sarajevo / Hotel Hills / Radon Plaza / or similar |
| Split3 nights | Cornaro Hotel / Radisson Blu Resort & Spa / Hotel Ambasador / or similar |
| Dubrovnik2 nights | Hotel President / Sun Gardens / Hilton Imperial / or similar |
Hotels are from the list shown or similar, subject to availability, with daily breakfast.
Package cost
Price per person in euros on twin sharing, by the number of guests travelling together, for October to December 2026. Land only; GST 5% and TCS extra.
| Hotel | 2–3 guests | 4–6 guests | 7–14 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-star hotels4-star hotels, or similar | EUR 4,751 | EUR 3,598 | EUR 1,444 |
| 5-star hotels5-star hotels, or similar | EUR 5,198 | EUR 4,046 | EUR 1,892 |
A private car and driver at your disposal for the days shown in the itinerary; the driver's room and meals are included.
Rates in euros per person on twin sharing, for travel from October to December 2026; April to June is similar and July to September is higher, quoted for your dates. GST 5% and TCS extra as per Government of India rules. Payable in INR at the prevailing exchange rate.
Optional add-ons
Not in the package price. Add them when you book.
| Upgrade or extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Extra nights, or other hotelsAsk us for any hotel or another town | On request |
| Flights from MumbaiQuoted separately for your dates | On request |
Tour information
Read this to prepare for your holiday.
Tour inclusions
- 2 nights in Zagreb, 2 in Belgrade, 1 in Sarajevo, 3 in Split and 2 in Dubrovnik, with breakfast
- Private car and driver at your disposal as per the itinerary, airport to airport
- Private guides in Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Split and Trogir, Dubrovnik, and Kotor and Perast
- Entry to Plitvice and Diocletian's Palace
- Boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, and Kotor city tax
Tour exclusions
- International flights
- Schengen visa and travel insurance
- City and tourist taxes, paid at the hotels
- Meals not mentioned
- Entry fees not listed as included
- GST 5% and TCS
- Tips for drivers and guides
Good to know
- Prices are per person in euros, land only, and are payable in rupees at the day's exchange rate. They are based on rates valid to 31 December 2026; we confirm 2027 rates when you book.
- Croatia is in the Schengen area, so you need a Schengen visa. Day trips into Bosnia or Montenegro leave the Schengen area, so ask for a multiple-entry visa.
- Prices depend on how many of you travel together: the car and guides cost the same for two or for six, so larger groups pay much less each.
- City and tourist taxes are small nightly charges paid at each hotel in euros.
- Hotel check-in is from 2 or 3 pm and check-out by 10 or 11 am.
- Rates do not apply during trade fairs, big sporting events and congresses; we check your dates when you book.
- Prices for a third person sharing a room and for children are on request.
When to go
May to September. May, June and September are warm, with the sea good for swimming and fewer crowds than July and August. April and October are mild and quiet; many island boats stop from November to March.
Our favourite months
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Payment terms
| At the time of booking | 50% of the package cost, to confirm the booking |
|---|---|
| At least 30 days before travel | Balance 50% of the package cost |
Cancellation charges
| 45 days or more | 10% of the package cost |
|---|---|
| 44 – 30 days | 25% of the package cost |
| 29 – 15 days | 50% of the package cost |
| 14 – 7 days | 75% of the package cost |
| Less than 7 days / no-show | 100% of the package cost |
- Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
- Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
- GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
- Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
- Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
- Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
- Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
- Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
- There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
- Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.
Questions about this holiday
How much does the The Balkans by Private Car trip cost?
The 10-night The Balkans by Private Car holiday costs EUR 4,751 to EUR 5,198 per person on twin sharing, depending on the hotel you choose (2 options), land only. Rates for a third adult, a single traveller and children are in the price table on the page. GST (5%) and TCS are extra as per government rules, and prices in euros are payable in rupees at the day's exchange rate. Flights are quoted for your dates.
What is the best time for this Croatia trip?
May to September. May, June and September are warm, with the sea good for swimming and fewer crowds than July and August. April and October are mild and quiet; many island boats stop from November to March.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every TripRoutes trip is private, so we can add or remove nights, swap Zagreb or any other stop, change hotels, or adjust the pace.
How many days do you need for Croatia?
Six or seven nights covers Zagreb, Plitvice, Split and Dubrovnik. With eight or nine you can add Zadar, a night on Hvar or a day in Montenegro.
Do Indians need a visa for Croatia?
Yes. Croatia is in the Schengen area, so you need a Schengen visa. For a day trip into Bosnia or Montenegro, ask for a multiple-entry visa.
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Plan with Prafull
Make this holiday yours
Tell Prafull your dates and who is coming. He will send a revised plan and an exact price, usually within a few hours.
- WhatsApp +91 91673 84834
- Call +91 74800 66666
- prafull.pitale@triproutes.in
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