Arrive at the Belgrade airport, where a car and driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the Old Town area of Belgrade. You’ll meet the group this evening in the hotel lobby – then head out to admire the sights before settling down for a traditional Serbian dinner and an opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers.

This morning, you’ll set out for a walking tour of Belgrade, taking in sights such as Republic Square and the Kalemegdan Fortress. You’ll get a sense of the city’s diverse architecture, ranging from Serbo-Byzantine through Baroque and Classical, to striking works in the Modernist style. In the afternoon you’ll visit an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Belgrade where you’ll wander through the ruins of a once-thriving site of Yugoslav manufacturing. Finish off the day with a tour of a local brewery and a dinner of modern Serbian cuisine.

This morning your vehicle will collect you from the hotel and you’ll make your first stop at the partisan monument on Mount Kosmaj. You’ll then drive south west, making a few stops to take in local heritage sites, and to eat lunch against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Your last stop of the day will be the Kadinjača Memorial Complex, before arriving for dinner, and your accommodation for the night in Užice.

Užice is a paradise for architecture geeks. You’ll take a walk through the city in the morning, admiring some truly remarkable examples of the Brutalist and Modernist styles. Then bid Serbia “Zbogom” as you cross the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina. You’ll visit the extremely picturesque town of Višegrad – made famous by the Ivo Andrić novel, The Bridge on the Drina – before driving to the capital, Sarajevo.

Get your first taste of the Bosnian capital this morning on a guided walk, discovering vibrant art and colorful mosques and learning about the city’s thriving craft beer scene. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about the Bosnian War and the 1992-96 Siege of Sarajevo. Survivors of the conflict will share their stories as you walk around Bascarsija market, and the abandoned Olympic bobsleigh track, which became a front line during the conflict. Check into your boutique hotel with time to freshen up before heading out to dinner at a family-run local restaurant.

Leaving Sarajevo in the morning, you’ll drive northward. You’ll stop in Visoko to investigate what may - or may not - be a Bosnian pyramid, alleged to be larger and older than the pyramids of Egypt. In the historic city of Zenica, you’ll learn more about Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Islamic heritage during an architectural tour. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Banja Luka, the largest city in Bosnia’s 'Republika Srpska' region. Here you’ll take a look around the city center before gathering for dinner in a modern local restaurant.

Today you’ll explore the Croatian capital and its Old Town in the company of a local expert, stopping at various unconventional attractions and abandoned buildings around the city. We'll explore the history behand the Zeljava Airbase, once the biggest underground airport in the Balkans lies in ruins. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore on your own.

Today you’ll enjoy a scenic day trip to the breathtaking Plitvice National Park. The pristine lakes and waterfalls has made this one of Croatia’s most beloved attractions. Expect postcard-perfect views, and a delicious lakeside lunch. Later we’ll make our way back towards Zagreb for our last group dinner together. Along the way though, look out for a surprise stop at what ought to be a very memorable location.

Today’s breakfast will be your last group meal—but the fun doesn’t have to end here. You’ll find plenty more to explore in Zagreb. Check out the Atlas Obscura Guide to Zagreb for inspiration. Until next time!