This morning, we’ll set out for a walking tour of Belgrade, taking in sights such as Republic Square and the Kalemegdan Fortress. We’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. Lunch will be a traditional meal in the Old Town area, ‘Skadarlija.’ In the afternoon, we’ll visit an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Belgrade where we’ll wander through the ruins of a once-thriving site of Yugoslav manufacturing. We’ll relax at the end of an exciting day with dinner back at the hotel.

This morning our bus will collect us from the hotel, stopping first at the partisan monument on Mount Kosmaj. We’ll then drive south to visit the Šumarice Memorial Park at Kragujevac, the site of terrible atrocities during WWII and now a place of great national significance. After a tour of the museum, we’ll explore the sprawling park on foot and admire the many monuments placed in memory of the victims. By early evening, we’ll arrive in Niš, where we’ll head directly for a visit to the Bubanj Memorial Complex. For dinner, we’ll sample some of the local barbecue cuisine.

Before we leave the city, we’ll stop at the infamous 'Skull Tower of Niš'. Then, we’re on the road again, heading west. Southern Serbia is densely packed with bizarre Yugoslav-era monuments, and today, we’ll visit some of the best—stopping at the Mausoleum in Čačak, the Monument to the Strong at Ostra, and the Sniper Monument at Popina, before finally arriving at our accommodation for the night.

Užice is a paradise for architecture geeks. We’ll take a walk through the city in the morning, admiring some truly mad examples of the Brutalist and Modernist styles. Later we’ll hit the road to visit the nearby Kadinjača Memorial Complex... and then we bid Serbia “Zbogom” as we cross the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina. We’ll drive first to the Tjentište Monument, located down south in the remote Sutjeska National Park. There’ll be a variety of interesting stops along this scenic drive, before we eventually pull into Sarajevo come evening, and head out after dark to get out first taste of the Bosnian capital.

Today you'll have the opportunity to learn about the Bosnian War and the 1992-96 Siege of Sarajevo. Survivors of the conflict will share their stories with us during a walking tour of the abandoned Olympic bobsleigh track, which became a front line during the conflict. In the afternoon, take some free time to explore the city’s many markets, mosques, plazas, and coffee shops; Sarajevo is an extraordinary place, rich and layered with history. This evening, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a thriving contemporary craft beer scene.

Crossing the north of Bosnia today, we’ll drive first to Mount Kozara to visit the memorial tower built on the site of a WWII battlefield. Next, we continue west to Bihac to see the Garavice Memorial Park, and learn about the town’s troubled history. After that, we’re crossing the border—out of Bosnia and into Croatia—to reach our final stop, a cosy guesthouse in the Plitvice National Park.

Today, we’ll see the famous Plitvice Lakes before heading out to explore (access allowing) the nearby Željava Air Base, an abandoned tunnel complex hidden deep beneath a mountain on the Croatian-Bosnian border. Afterward, we’ll drive north to see the largest monument of this tour: the colossal memorial house on Petrova Gora. After taking our time to explore this extraordinary ruin we’ll continue on towards the Croatian capital, Zagreb, where we’ll have dinner and settle in.

A handful of curious Croatian monuments awaits us today. We’ll stop at the Monument to the Revolution of the People of Moslavina, just outside Podgarić, and then drive on to Sisak to see the partisan monument in the forests on the edge of town. Finally, we’ll drive south to Jasenovac to visit the Stone Flower monument and the concentration camp museum. It’s one more hour from here to our accommodations, a rustic, traditional-styled hotel in the town of Slavonski Brod.

On our last full day, we’ll begin with a drive towards Vukovar, a town that played a key role in the Croatian War for Independence, and where we’ll visit the peculiar Dudik Memorial Park. Right after that, we’ll cross the border, back into Serbia. Upon reaching Belgrade mid-afternoon, we’ll visit the Museum of Yugoslav History and the House of Flowers to pay our respects at the tomb of Marshall Josip Broz Tito. By early evening, we’ll be back at Hotel Jugoslavija, ready to wind down with one final dinner and drinks in the Serbian capital.

Today’s breakfast will be our last group meal—but the fun doesn’t have to end here. You’ll find plenty more to explore in Belgrade, from Brutalist architecture to curious museums and quirky bars. If you'd like to extend your stay, your guides will be on hand to share their tips and advice, pointing you towards all the highlights of the capital. Until next time!