🌍 15 Days in Budapest, Sarajevo, Belgrade

Dumitrescu Nicolae

18 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the vibrant cities of Budapest, Sarajevo, and Belgrade. Immerse yourself in rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and diverse cultures. From the iconic landmarks of Budapest to the hidden gems of Sarajevo and the vibrant energy of Belgrade, this itinerary promises an adventure like no other.

Trip to Budapest

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Viator

Day 1Discovering Budapest's Castle District and Heroes' Square

$26

$ 2

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$26

19 - 23 min

Directions

Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

Day 2Unveiling the Splendor of Fisherman's Bastion and Dohány Street Synagogue

$40

$ 2

19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

18 - 22 min

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Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Day 3Exploring the Majestic Buda Castle and Hungarian Parliament Building

$60

$ 2

Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

15 - 18 min

Directions

Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $361 In total

Activities & Food:$346

Transport:$15

Trip to Sarajevo

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Viator

Day 1Discovering Budapest's Castle District and Heroes' Square

$28

Originally built in the late 1800s, this grand national monument hosts government events & concerts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

9 - 14 min

Directions

Prominent museum featuring exhibits & videos on the children who lived through the Bosnian War.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 2Unveiling the Splendor of Fisherman's Bastion and Dohány Street Synagogue

$13

$ 2

History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Founded in 1945, the museum offers history exhibits & a research library, plus a gift shop & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

Directions

Landmark wooden fountain built in the 18th century & resembling an ornate kiosk.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring the Majestic Buda Castle and Hungarian Parliament Building

$13

$ 2

Ruins of a white stone fortress perched atop a cliff & offering bird's-eye views of the city.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

Directions

Built 1457–1565 in classical Ottoman style, Emperor's Mosque is Sarajevo's oldest place of worship.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Completed in 1532, the country's largest mosque is one of the main Ottoman complexes in the Balkans.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 4Delving into Sarajevo's History at City Hall and War Childhood Museum

Dating back to the 1400s, this bustling market offers dining & shopping amid cultural landmarks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Ottoman-era stone bridge near the site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's 1914 assassination.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 5Immerse Yourself in the Rich Heritage of Bosnia at History Museum and Sebilj

$25

Portions of the 1984 Winter Olympics took place on this peak with a ski resort & mountain biking.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 6Unveiling the Secrets of White Fortress, Emperor's Mosque, and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

$28

$ 2

Small military-history museum at the site of a storied Bosnian War–era underground tunnel.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

22 - 27 min

Directions

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Established in 1888, this history museum features cultural artifacts, exhibits & a botanical garden.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

Day 7Roaming the Enchanting Streets of Baščaršija and Crossing the Iconic Latin Bridge

$18

Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Huge church built in the 1860s featuring an ornate interior with many portraits & stained glass.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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3 - 4 min

Directions

Ornate, 19th-century Gothic-style Catholic church with a marble altar, murals & stained glass.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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Modern gallery with artistic & documentary multimedia content memorializing the Srebrenica massacre.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 8Conquering the Majestic Bjelašnica Mountain

Budget breakdown: $361 In total

Activities & Food:$346

Transport:$15

Trip to Belgrade

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Viator

Day 1Discovering Budapest's Castle District and Heroes' Square

$15

Expansive park featuring a historic fortress with a museum, a zoo, walking paths & river views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

Day 2Unveiling the Splendor of Fisherman's Bastion and Dohány Street Synagogue

$28

$ 2

This ancient fortress sits atop a clifflike ridge overlooking the river & offers lush park areas.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

10 - 12 min

Directions

Family-oriented visitor center with games & puzzles based around optical effects & illusions.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Exploring the Majestic Buda Castle and Hungarian Parliament Building

$10

20th-century church featuring imposing, Byzantine-inspired architecture & a soaring central dome.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

Day 4Delving into Sarajevo's History at City Hall and War Childhood Museum

$43

$ 2

Exhibits of the personal effects, instruments & drawings of electrical engineer Nikola Tesla.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$18

10 - 12 min

Directions

Large museum with a celebrated European art collection, ancient artifacts & historical objects.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $361 In total

Activities & Food:$346

Transport:$15