I would love to hear people's thoughts on where and how long to stay in each place. We will be starting in Dubrovnik and flying out of Belgrade. We have a total of 10 days so I know we can't see everything but would love suggestions on how we can get a good taste of each country to know where to spend more time on our next trip to this region.
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Part would depend on time of year--in warmer months, I'd linger at the coast a bit longer.
I think transport is largely going to make this plan for you: Dubrovnik 4- Mostar 1- Sarajevo 3- Belgrade 2 would make a nice overview.
You could split them fairly evenly, adjust as your interests dictate.
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OP
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We will be there at the end of April hoping it will be a little less touristy. Thank you for the recommendation!
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Do you plan to drive or use public transportation? There aren't many trains in that area. When I researched bus connections between Belgrade and Sarajevo earlier this year, it looked as if the bus would take all day.
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Three options:
If you are going to use public transportation and you just want a simple conservative approach, then Dubrovnik to Mostar to Sarajevo to Belgrade. I will assume that you are sold on Serbia or already have flight tickets or …. Otherwise I would say, “why”? (where to spend the night and how long to stay is another discussion)
If you are not adverse to hiring a guide with a car, which by the way will cost a fraction of what it would in Western Europe, then: Dubrovnik to Mostar to Kljuc to Jajce to Travnik to Sarajevo. Then you have seen some great parts of Bosnia, then on to Serbia if you must. (where to spend the night and how long to stay is another discussion)
If you don’t mind rethinking the whole thing, but again with a guide. Dubrovnik to Perast to Kotor to Budva to Ulcinj, then back to Bar and from Bar there is a very “interesting “ train that goes to Belgrade. (where to spend the night and how long to stay is another discussion)
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