Zagreb to Corfu: Epic Hikes & Medieval Fortresses
- Trip code: 4L3X016
- Dauer: 24
- Stil: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Although it’s not your typical backpacker route, this 24-day journey from Zagreb to Corfu offers a perfect blend of adventure and culture that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Explore the historic streets of Zagreb, Dubrovnik, and Sarajevo, then get your heart pumping with hikes, rafting trips, and bike rides through the breathtaking Balkan countryside. Take cooking classes to dive into local flavours, scramble around medieval fortresses and monasteries, and visit the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park and the “Town of a Thousand Windows.” Walk in the footsteps of history through traditional towns and villages, and return home with new friends and a memory bank full of unforgettable experiences.
Übersicht
Checklist
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Introduction
Although it’s not your typical backpacker route, this 24-day journey from Zagreb to Corfu offers a perfect blend of adventure and culture that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Explore the historic streets of Zagreb, Dubrovnik, and Sarajevo, then get your heart pumping with hikes, rafting trips, and bike rides through the breathtaking Balkan countryside. Take cooking classes to dive into local flavours, scramble around medieval fortresses and monasteries, and visit the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park and the “Town of a Thousand Windows.” Walk in the footsteps of history through traditional towns and villages, and return home with new friends and a memory bank full of unforgettable experiences
Meals Included
18 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD520-680 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Zagreb
- Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst (30HRK pro Person)
- St. Marks Kirche (Gratis)
- Kathedrale von Zagreb (Gratis)
- Museum der zerbrochenen Beziehungen (30HRK pro Person)
- Kroatisches Museum für Naive Kunst (20HRK pro Person)
Split
- Besuch des Marjan (30EUR pro Person)
- Besichtigung der Kathedrale des Hl. Domnius (15-40HRK pro Person)
- Besuch am Strand Bacvice (Gratis)
- Mestrovic-Galerie (30HRK pro Person)
Trogir
- Ausflug nach Trogir (15-41EUR pro Person)
Hvar
- Ausflug zu den Pakleni otoci (Hölleninseln) (800HRK pro Person)
- Stephansdom (10HRK pro Person)
- Hvar Festungsbesuch (6EUR pro Person)
Dubrovnik
- Spaziergang auf der Stadtmauer von Dubrovnik (35EUR pro Person)
- Seekajakfahren (36EUR pro Person)
- Rektorenpalast (70HRK pro Person)
- Franziskanerkloster & Museum (30HRK pro Person)
- Museum des kroatischen Unabhängigkeitskriegs (20HRK pro Person)
- Museum für Kriegsfotografie (10EUR pro Person)
- Seilbahnfahrt (150HRK pro Person)
Lopud
- Besuch der Insel Lopud
Konjic
- Tito's Bunker
Sarajevo
- Sarajevo Graffiti Art Tour
- Nationalmuseum von Bosnien und Herzegowina (10-30BAM pro Person)
- "Zeiten des Unglücks" Tour & Tunnel-Museum (54BAM pro Person)
- Gallery 11/07/95 (12-15BAM pro Person)
Nacionalni Park Durmitor
- Mountain Biking Durmitor (50EUR pro Person)
Budva
- Full-day Catamaran Cruise with the Blue Cave
- Budva Riviera
Start / Finish
Zagreb nach Corfu
Transport
Private bus, public bus, ferry, walking
What's Included
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Split
Dein Foodie-Moment: Sarajevo Food Tour, Sarajevo
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Sarajevo
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Budva
Dein Foodie-Moment: Tirana Cooking Class, Tirana
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch, Tragjas
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Corfu. Orientation walk in Zagreb. Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Day trip to Hvar. Guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (Split). Evening orientation walk in Split. Tvrdoš Monastery Visit and Wine Tasting. Trebinje orientation walk. Explore the Počitelj Fortress and art colony. Visit Kravica Waterfall. Take a sunset jeep safari in search of wild horses. BBQ dinner and bonfire in Livno. See the Dervish Monastery and explore Blagaj. Guided walking tour of Mostar. Whitewater rafting on the Neretva River with bbq lunch. Orientation walk of Kotor. Hike to Kotor Fortress. Boat tour on the Bay of Kotor. See Nevidio Canyon. Hike to Crno Jezero (Black Lake) in Durmitor National Park. Visit the Ostrog Monastery. Orientation walk of Budva's old town. Orientation walk of Tirana. Explore Kruje on foot. Walking tour of Berat including the castle. Visit the coastal wetlands of the Vjosë-Nartë Delta Protected Area. Walking tour of Himarë. Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses (14 its, twin share), hostels (9 nts, some multi-share with 3-8 people)
Highlights
Visit the awe-inspiring Plitvice Lakes National Park and snap photos at the beautiful Kravica waterfalls, Witness the beauty of wild horses on a sunset jeep safari, Scramble around medieval castles and explore historic cities like Dubrovnik and Kotor, Immerse yourself in Albanian traditional life in the mountains on a hike to a shepherd outpost
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Internationale Flüge
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Minimum Age
Mindestalter für diese Reise sind 18 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Zagreb
Willkommen in Kroatiens Hauptstadt, wo Berge auf Fluss treffen und Alt auf Neu. Ankunft zu jeder Zeit. Danach gibt es Getränke und Spaß mit CEO und Gruppe in einer der vielen coolen Bars der Stadt oder in einen Bierkeller
Day 2 Zagreb zum Nationalpark Plitvicer Seen
Lerne Zagreb bei einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang kennen, bevor es weitergeht zur Übernachtung nach Plitvice
Day 3 Nationalpark Plitvicer Seen nach Split
Entdecke die terrassenförmigen Seen, Wasserfälle und Wanderwege im Nationalpark Plitvicer Seen. Danach geht es nach Split. Nach einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang nach der Ankunft ist abends Ausgehen mit der Gruppe angesagt!
Day 4 Split
Nach einer geführten Besichtigung des Diokletianpalasts ist der Rest des Tages frei. Du kannst zum Beispiel den berühmten Strand Zlatni Rat bei Bol besuchen, dir Trogir oder die Ruinen von Solin ansehen oder dich nach Sonnenuntergang ins Nachtleben stürzen
Day 5 Hvar/Split
Am Morgen geht es mit der Fähre nach Hvar. Nach der Ankunft kannst du an den Strand gehen, die Festung besuchen oder eine Bootsfahrt machen, die dich zu abgelegenen Buchten der Pakleni-Inseln führt. Abends geht es zurück nach Split
Day 6 Split nach Dubrovnik
Es geht nach Dubrovnik, wo du abends mit der Gruppe ausgehen kannst
Day 7 Dubrovnik/Trebinje
Say goodbye to Dubrovnik today and begin the trip across the border toward Trebinje. Visit Tvrdos Monastery and sample some local wine before a stop at Hercegovacka Temple for great views of the city. Snap photos at the Arslanagic Bridge before arriving to the hotel. After a bit of time to settle in, explore your surroundings with a CEO-led walk in the old town and then head out for an optional dinner at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area
Day 8 Trebinje/Livno
Jump head first into some of the coolest places and experiences that Bosnia has to offer. Step back in time exploring an old Ottoman fortress turned art colony, take a dip in the refreshing waters of Kravica Waterfalls, and watch for wild horses on a sunset Jeep safari. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers better with a BBQ dinner before counting the stars around a campfire
Day 9 Livno/Mostar
Set off from Livno this morning and drive south to the picturesque and historic village of Blagaj. Take in views of the Dervish Monastery, dramatically built on cliffs by the water at the mouth of the Buna River. Take a dip in the water if the weather is nice before continuing on to the nearby city of Mostar for a guided walking tour to better soak in the beauty and history, with plenty of time for photos at the iconic old bridge. The rest of the evening is free to grab a bite to eat somewhere or to relax by the river
Day 10 Mostar/Konjic
Hop on a morning train to the city of Konjic and transfer to our lodge. After gearing up, get the adrenaline flowing on a white water rafting excursion on the Neretva river with your group mates before a delicious bbq lunch afterwards. Take the rest of the afternoon to relax at the lodge, explore the city or to visit Tito's Bunker for a glimpse into the former Yugoslavia's communist-era past
Day 11 Konjic/Sarajevo
Travel again by train from Konjic to Sarajevo, the vibrant capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There's no better way to connect with the local culture than exploring their cuisine. Head out on an immersive food tour with a local expert this morning. Step away from the tourist hot spots to experience life in Sarajevo through a local's lens. Take the rest of the day to continue exploring the city or to take an optional street art and hands-on graffiti tour
Day 12 Sarajevo
Get out and explore on a full free day in the beautiful city of Sarajevo. Dive into the history and tragic past with countless museums and culturally significant monuments, take a funicular up to the old Olympic bobsled track or pass the afternoon away at one of the many cafes. Those looking for an active option could choose to do a hike in the Rakitnica Canyon. Regroup In the evening and head out on the town for a Big Night Out with the group for the final evening
Day 13 Sarajevo/Kotor
Set off after breakfast for the drive from Sarajevo across the border into Montenegro to the city of Kotor. After checking into the hotel and a bit of time to relax, meet new travellers who might be joining the trip and set off with the CEO on an orientatinon walk of Kotor's old town on the way to an optional dinner out with the group
Day 14 Kotor
Set off to explore Kotor today by land and by sea. Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape with a hike to the Kotor Fortress; there's no better way to connect with the region. Snap photos of the beautiful vistas before heading down for free time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, work on your sea legs with a sunset boat tour of the Bay of Kotor, passing several small islands and historical sites and visit the old town of Perast before returning to Kotor for the night
Day 15 Kotor/Žabljak
Drive north out Kotor into the country's interior with a stop to stretch your legs at Nevidio canyon, said to have the most stunning landscapes in all of Montenegro. Continue to the small town of Žabljak, located in the mountains near the picturesque Durmitor National Park, full of crystal clear lakes and thick pine forests along the Tara river. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or to head into the park on an optional mountain biking excursion before meeting up again in the evening for dinner
Day 16 Žabljak/Budva
Set out on foot today with a hike through the beautiful mountain landscapes of Durmitor National Park. After lunch, drive to Budva, stopping at the Ostrog Monastery along the way. Carved in the side of a cliff in the 17th century, this monastery is one of the most important religious sites in Montenegro and is sure to impress with it's brilliant white exterior against contrasting rugged stone. Once in Budva, set off with your CEO on a short walking exploration of the old town before an optional dinner out with the group and free evening
Day 17 Budva
Take advantage of a free day in Budva to fill your time however you like. Beach bums are welcome to spend time on the local beaches, rent an SUP or kayak, or choose to take a catamaran cruise to hit up various swimming spots and to explore the Blue Cave. In the evening, have a Big Night Out on the town to check out the lively nightlife that Budva is known for
Day 18 Budva/Tirana
Pack up and hit the road this morning on a public bus from Budva to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Settle into your hotel and have a bit of time to relax before meeting up with your CEO in the evening and any, new travellers who are joining the trip, then head out on a walking tour. See some of the main sites like Skanderbeg Square and the Et'hem Bey Mosque then enjoy an optional dinner at a local restaurant
Day 19 Tirana
There is no better way to get to know a country than to dive head first into their cuisine. Connect with your fellow travellers and learn about the local specialties with an immersive cooking class this morning, ending with a well-deserved and delicious lunch. Enjoy the rest of the day for yourself to explore the city or explore museums, like Bunkart 1 or 2 which are located in underground nuclear bunkers
Day 20 Tirana/Berat
Head from Tirana to Berat today with a stop in Kruje along the way. Stretch your legs with a walk around Kruje town, one of the most historically significant villages in the country. Nestled in the foothills of the Albanian Alps, this little village is steeped in history and is the epicentre of Albania's independence from the Ottoman Empire. Explore the small centre, roam around one of the country's oldest bazaars, and climb to the Krujë Castle. Upon arrival in Berat, get head out with your CEO on a walking tour of the city and the Berat Castle, then enjoy the rest of the evening free
Day 21 Berat/Himarë
Transfer to Himarë today with a stop at the Vjosë-Nartë Delta Protected Area. Check out the natural beauty of the wetlands and coastal lagoons and see an old Byzantine monastery before continuing the drive to the beautiful beach town of Himarë. After settling into the hotel, set off on a walk with your CEO to explore the old town before an optional dinner out with the group and free evening
Day 22 Himarë
Experience authentic Albanian culture today on a hike to a shepherd outpost in the mountains. Start walking from the community of Tragjas, heading up the mountain to meet the local shepherds who will share their time with us. Learn about their traditional life in the mountains and enjoy a delicious typical lunch before hiking back down to the bus for the trip back to Himarë. With your free time this afternoon, you can choose to explore more of the town or just relax on the beach
Day 23 Himarë/Corfu
Head down the coast to the town of Sarandë to catch the ferry to Greece, and the island of Corfu. Transfer to the hostel and settle in with time to relax before heading out in the evening for an optional farewell dinner and a Big Night Out with your new friends on this Greek Island paradise
Day 24 Corfu
Depart at any time. Make sure to say goodbye to your new friends and snap any final photos before heading out
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Zagreb
Wenn du die Stadt näher erkunden möchtest, kannst du eine oder mehrere Übernachtungen vor Beginn deiner Reise dazubuchen
Day 2 Zagreb zum Nationalpark Plitvicer Seen
Day 3 Nationalpark Plitvicer Seen nach Split
Der Eintritt in den Park ist inbegriffen
Day 4 Split
Day 5 Hvar/Split
Day 6 Split nach Dubrovnik
Tolle Atmosphäre und gute Musik gibt es beispielsweise im East/West Beach Club. Das ist einer der Party-Hotspots der Stadt, an dem auch tagsüber einiges los ist.
Day 7 Dubrovnik/Trebinje
Day 8 Trebinje/Livno
Day 9 Livno/Mostar
Day 10 Mostar/Konjic
If you're interested in history, take a trip down memory lane and discover secret details of the communist era in former Yogoslavia, visiting the famous ruler, Tito's, bunker.
Day 11 Konjic/Sarajevo
Day 12 Sarajevo
Day 13 Sarajevo/Kotor
Day 14 Kotor
Day 15 Kotor/Žabljak
Day 16 Žabljak/Budva
Budva's old town feels worlds away from the beach bars and dance clubs that sit just outside the fortified walls. This medieval town dates back more than 2000 years and walking through the labyrinth of alleys, squares, and corridors, is like taking a step back in time.
Day 17 Budva
Day 18 Budva/Tirana
Day 19 Tirana
Tirana is known for it's colourful Ottoman, Fascist, and Soviet era architecture. Skanderbeg Square acts as the city's focal point, surrounded by pastel buildings. On the square's north end is the modernist National History Museum, covering prehistoric times through Communist rule and the anti-Communist uprisings of the 1990s.
Day 20 Tirana/Berat
Berat is known as the "Town of a Thousand Windows", due to the large windows found on old, decorated houses overlooking the town.
Day 21 Berat/Himarë
The Old City of Himare and its commanding hilltop castle stand as testament to the rich historical legacy of Albania. Dating back to Illyrian times, these ancient structures are revered as vital historical landmarks. The old town surrounds the castle and the Spilea coastal area serving as both a tourist hub and an economic centre.
Day 22 Himarë
Day 23 Himarë/Corfu
Day 24 Corfu
