Our 9-day Western Balkans tour is the classic route through Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. It starts in Zagreb and ends in Dubrovnik, travelling south from the green north to the Adriatic coast, with easy daily drives and photo stops along the way.
After a walking tour of Zagreb you visit Plitvice Lakes National Park and cross into Bosnia, passing through Bihać, Jajce and Travnik to Sarajevo, where you explore the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian heritage on our Sarajevo Grand Tour. Then you continue to Mostar and the Old Bridge, to Split on the Dalmatian coast, to Dubrovnik and finally to Budva and Kotor in Montenegro.
Transport with an English-speaking driver, local tour guides in the cities, accommodation in 4-star hotels with breakfast and all entrance fees on the itinerary are included. This tour can also be run as a private Western Balkans tour.
4 Star Hotel
Breakfast
Car/Minivan
2-50
English
Balkan Tour
Pickup by our English-speaking driver.
Drive to the city centre for a walking tour of Zagreb.
We see the Cathedral, Dolac market, the Bloody Bridge, the Stone Gate, St Mark's Church, Ban Jelačić Square and more.
Free time to explore.
Hotel check-in.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we check out.
We leave Zagreb and drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
We meet our local guide and spend about 3 hours in the park.
Optional lunch.
We continue to Bosnia.
Arrival in Bihać and a walk around the town centre.
Hotel check-in.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we check out.
Today we drive from the north to Central Bosnia and visit Jajce and Travnik on the way.
Both towns were important in the medieval Bosnian kingdom and have fortresses on the hills above them.
In Jajce we visit the Pliva Lakes, the wooden watermills and the waterfall in the town centre, and spend some time at the fortress. In Travnik we visit the fortress, with an optional lunch in one of the local restaurants.
We continue to Sarajevo.
Hotel check-in.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Two-hour walking tour of the Old Town with a local guide, through the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian parts of the city. Then we continue to the Yellow Fortress for the best panoramic view of the city, and visit the bobsleigh track from the 1984 Winter Olympics and the Tunnel of Hope museum to learn about the war and the siege of Sarajevo.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we check out.
Today we visit Herzegovina. On the way from Sarajevo to Mostar we stop in Konjic to see the Ottoman stone bridge. We drive past Jablanica Lake and through the Neretva canyon to Blagaj, where we visit the spring of the Buna River. We make one more stop before Mostar, at the medieval stone town of Počitelj.
In Mostar we take a walking tour of the Old Town and see Stari Most, the Old Bridge.
Free time.
Hotel check-in.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we check out.
We continue to Split, the second-largest city in Croatia, on the Dalmatian coast.
On arrival a local guide takes us around the Old Town and Diocletian's Palace.
Free time to explore.
In the afternoon we continue to Neum.
Hotel check-in.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we check out.
Drive to Dubrovnik.
On arrival we meet our local guide for a walking tour inside the city walls.
Free time to explore.
In the afternoon we continue to Montenegro.
Evening walk in Budva Old Town.
Hotel check-in.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we visit Kotor Old Town with a local guide.
Free time to explore.
We continue to Perast and take a boat to Our Lady of the Rocks.
Visit to the Tivat peninsula.
Back to Budva.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Transfer to Dubrovnik (the airport or any address), or to any address or airport in Montenegro.
End of service.
Plan your trip with our local guides:
Private option: This tour can be run as a private, tailor-made trip with your own driver-guide, dates and route. See our tailor-made Balkan tours.
Day tours you can also book on their own: Sarajevo Walking Tour, Sarajevo War Tour with Tunnel of Hope, Sarajevo Grand Tour, Sarajevo Full Day Tour, Mostar and Herzegovina Tour, Travnik and Jajce Tour.
We can create Balkan Tour according to your wishes and connect places you want to wisit. This will be private tours and prices will be different than shown in this package
Yes, most of our tour packages include entrance fees to major attractions as listed in the itinerary. However, optional activities or personal expenses may not be covered. Please check the inclusions section of your selected package for full details.
Our packages typically include stays in 4-star hotels, offering comfortable rooms with essential amenities. Higher categories may be available upon request or in premium packages. Accommodation details are provided in each tour itinerary.
You should carry a valid passport, visa (if required), travel insurance, flight tickets, hotel booking confirmations, and a government-issued ID. It’s also helpful to have copies of important documents and emergency contact information.
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Terence
October 20, 2026Had an enjoyable time on this tour TourRadar review: 9 Days Western Balkan Tour - Croatia - Bosnia - Montenegro Had an enjoyable time on this tour. Elvis was professional, active in communications and was out guide during our time in Sarajevo, where he was able to introduce us to the most interesting spots of history. Amer our drive for the whole trip was a reliable, experience, flexible and fun person to be with for the entire trip. Overall, the experience was great and wonderful, with visits to historical cities and locations of significance. In the same journey, we saw one of the most beautiful sceneries. Particularly memorable was the stay just next to a waterfall, fantastic!
David Reid
January 8, 2026We saw so many places and important sites. Learned a lot from our guides about the culture, complex history of the area, and about the Bosnia War. Very good value. We really appreciated our guide taking care of the little expenses along the way, and including lunches and entrance fees.
Eliza P
October 12, 2023Perfect Personalised Balkan Tour Tripadvisor review: 9-Day Western Balkans Tour – Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro Did a personalised 10 days tour through - Bosnia and Herzegovina (Konjic, Mostar,Travnik,Jajce, Bijambare Cave, Lukomir Village),- Croatia (Dubrovnik, Split) and- Montenegro (Budva, Kotor).We were travelling with elderly parents, so my sister and I wanted a personalised tour as we needed time to explore at our own pace. Elvis had been awesome when coordinating with us prior to our arrival in Sarajevo. He was also very welcoming and even checked on us every now and then, even though he was not our guide.Our driver, Derviš was very accommodating and listened to our needs. Being a Muslim, we appreciate that we could stop for prayers and halal lunches. Derviš also went the extra mile of ensuring my parents were well taken care of and we could stop along the way to take pictures of the beautiful sceneries.Our driver to Lukomir Village was Edis. This young man was very passionate about his country and even got us acquainted with the locals. We enjoyed cooking Bosnian pie and preparing Bosnian Coffee at Lukomir Village.Totally enjoyed our full package. Thanks Tour Mage for sharing your passion and history of your country.See all 10 photos
Aida.A
June 30, 2018Balkans (Croatia, Montenegro, BiH and Slovenia) Tripadvisor review: 9-Day Western Balkans Tour – Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro We had 10 days trip to the countries mentioned above. Elvis was very helpful and kind, assisting our trip based on our preferences to fit in within our budget :p The hotels selection was the best! Not to forget the foods! We requested halal foods since we are Muslims.The tour guide for every cities was very informative and attentive. Not to forget Amer! Our driver for the whole trip, he makes sure everyone had a pleasant and comfy journey from one places to another.Regards A.A
Tirana free walking tour
May 3, 2018Fantastic tour and great tour company Tripadvisor review: 9-Day Western Balkans Tour – Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro We arranged to travel to Montenegro ,Croatia and Bosnia with Tour Mage company. Since we contacted them,they were very organized and provided us a friendly guide. On our 5 day trip, we visited Budva, Kotor,Dubrovnik ,Mostar and Sarajevo and we enjoyed all of them but highlight of this trip was Mostar. All the hotels were carefully chosen for us and in good locations.