Serbia, Hungary & Croatia Tour

Your 10-Day Crossroads of Culture Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Budapest

We depart from Dublin Airport on our direct flight to Budapest. On arrival, we will be met by our tour leader and local guide and transferred by coach to the 4-star Leonardo Hotel in a central location, our base for the next two nights.

Day 2: Budapest, the Queen of the Danube

After breakfast, we embark on a guided city tour by coach. Often called the “Little Paris of Middle Europe,” Budapest is a city of two halves divided by the Danube. We’ll admire the grandeur of Pest, home to the magnificent Parliament Building, and then explore the historic Buda side with its medieval streets and castle. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace—perhaps enjoy the riverside promenade, browse the antique shops, or relax in one of the city’s famous cafés.

Day 3: Travel to Serbia & Farmhouse Lunch

This morning, we travel south through the Hungarian countryside and cross the border into Serbia. We’ll stop for an authentic included lunch at a traditional Serbian farmhouse restaurant before continuing to our destination, the 4-star Novi Sad Hotel. We check in for seven nights in this beautiful medieval city, which sits proudly on the banks of the Danube.

Day 4: Novi Sad & Petrovaradin Fortress

Our local guide will take us on a coach tour of Novi Sad today. We’ll visit the city’s major attractions, including the Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, followed by a short walking tour of the charming old city. In the afternoon, we visit the magnificent Petrovaridan Fortress, known as “the Gibraltar of the Danube.” This is a truly impressive fortress with few tourists, offering stunning views. Tonight, we enjoy an included traditional Serbian buffet dinner at our hotel, complete with local entertainment.

Day 5: Day at Leisure in Novi Sad

Today is a free day to relax and soak up the delights of Novi Sad. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, explore the local markets, or take advantage of the excellent value in the city’s shops, chemists, and hairdressers.

Day 6: Fruska Gora National Park & Sremski Karlovci

We spend a full day exploring the beautiful Fruska Gora National Park, an area the Serbian people call the “Pearl of Serbia.” We’ll visit the small, enchanting town of Sremski Karlovci, which dates to the 12th Century and is famous for its vineyards. The park is also known for its many monasteries, and we will visit one of the most important, Novo Hopovo.

Day 7: Day Trip to Belgrade

After breakfast, we travel to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and the former capital of Yugoslavia. This energetic city, founded by Celtic tribes, lies at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Our guide will lead a short walking tour of the old city, after which you will have free time for your own sightseeing and shopping. We return to our hotel in Novi Sad in the late afternoon.

Day 8: Ilok, the ‘Dubrovnik of Eastern Croatia’

Today we cross the border again for a day trip to Ilok, one of the most beautiful towns in Croatia. Known for its friendly inhabitants and strategic fortress, it’s often called the “Dubrovnik of the Danube.” Our guide will lead a walking tour of the old town and fortress, and we’ll visit the Catholic church of St John Capistrano. This area is also famous for its wine, and we will enjoy an included lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Danube.

Day 9: Day at Leisure in Novi Sad

Enjoy a final full day at your leisure in Novi Sad. This is the perfect opportunity to revisit a favourite spot, do some last-minute souvenir shopping, or simply relax with a coffee in Liberty Square and watch the world go by.

Day 10: Travel Home

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and travel by coach back to Budapest Airport for our return flight to Dublin.

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Your 4-Star Hotels

We have selected high-quality, centrally located 4-star hotels for your comfort throughout this tour. You will spend 2 nights in Budapest and 7 nights in Novi Sad.

Budapest Hotel (2 Nights): We stay at the 4-star Leonardo Hotel. You can click here to see the hotel’s website (opens in new tab).

Novi Sad Hotel (7 Nights): We stay at the 4-star Hotel Novi Sad. You can click here to see the hotel’s website (opens in new tab).