Balkan castles 13-days tour. Visit 17 castles & fortresses in Hungary, Croatia and Bosnia.

Begin your journey in the enchanting city of Budapest. Start your day with a visit to the iconic Buda Castle, a historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings. After exploring the castle, take a leisurely stroll through the historical center of Budapest, soaking in the city's rich history and vibrant culture.

On the second day, we'll head to Szekesfehervar to visit the Bory Castle, a unique self-built castle by the Hungarian sculptor and architect Jeno Bory. From there, we'll move to the village of Szigliget to explore the famous ruins of Castle Szigliget, a medieval fortress with a panoramic view of Lake Balaton.

Day three takes us to the town of Sümeg, home to the Sümeg Castle, a medieval fortress perched on a lonely mountain peak. After exploring the castle, we'll head to Varaždin, a city known for its baroque buildings, music, food, and IT industry. Here, we'll visit the Varaždin Castle in the Old Town, a must-see attraction.

Day four will be filled with castle visits. We'll start in Varaždin and then head to the village of Trakošćan to visit the Trakošćan Castle, a 13th-century castle with a fascinating history. From there, we'll move to the village of Desinić to explore the Veliki Tabor Castle, a museum and historical site dating back to the 15th century.

On day five, we'll explore the Croatian capital, Zagreb. We'll start with a visit to Medvedgrad, a medieval fortified town located on the south slopes of Medvednica mountain. After exploring Medvedgrad, we'll spend the rest of the day exploring Zagreb, a city known for its culture, arts, music, architecture, and gastronomy.

Day six is devoted to exploring the historical center of Zagreb. Take your time to wander through the city's charming streets, visit its numerous museums and galleries, and enjoy its vibrant café culture. Don't miss the chance to try some of the local delicacies in one of the city's many restaurants.

Day seven takes us from Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina. We'll start in Karlovac, where we'll visit the Dubovac Castle. From there, we'll move to Velika Kladuša to explore the town's medieval fortress. Our final stop for the day is Cazin, where we'll visit the Ostrožac Castle, a 16th-century castle built during the Ottoman period.

On day eight, we'll explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina's historical sites. We'll start in Cazin and then head to the village of Kulen Vakuf to visit the Ostrovica Castle. From there, we'll move to the town of Ključ to explore the Old Town. We'll end the day in Banja Luka, where you'll have some free time to explore the city on your own.

Day nine takes us back to Banja Luka, where we'll explore the city's historical sites, including the Kastel Fortress. From there, we'll head to the town of Tešanj to visit the Tešanj Castle, one of the most significant and biggest castles in Bosnia.

On day ten, we'll leave Tešanj and head to the town of Srebrenik to visit the Srebrenik Fortress, the country's best-preserved medieval castle. The fortress is built on a high, steep, and almost inaccessible rock above the valley of the Tinja River, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Day eleven takes us to the town of Gradačac, where we'll visit the Gradačac Castle. This impressive fortress was constructed on old Roman foundations and features a watchtower that offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Below the castle, there's a hidden underground system of tunnels that were used for defense purposes.

On day twelve, we'll explore the town of Siklós, home to the Siklós Castle. This medieval castle, which guards the southern border of Hungary, was the residence of the most important noble families in medieval Hungary. Perched on a hillside, the castle dominates the southernmost town of Hungary.

On the final day of our tour, we'll visit the village of Ozora, home to the Ozora Castle. This 15th-century castle is a real gem and one of the few Renaissance buildings in the region. After exploring the castle, we'll return to Budapest, where our tour will come to an end.