Exploring the Balkans:
The Land of Blood & Honey

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Exploring the Balkans

Journey across the Balkans, uncovering the layered history, cultural diversity, and present realities of four nations: Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro. Blending MEJDI’s signature “Dual Narrative” approach with immersive, community-based travel, this itinerary brings together voices from across historical, ethnic, religious and generational divides.

Walk the cobbled streets of Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, learn to cook with a Herzegovinian chef in Mostar, float across Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, and hear live folk music on the Adriatic coast. Meet artists and activists, artisans, faith leaders, and survivors of conflict, all inviting travelers to engage deeply with the region’s past while celebrating its resilience.

Optional Extension: Albania

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Tour Dates & Pricing:

Deadline to register: June 29, 2026

Main Tour: $5,285 per person (double room), $6,675 per person (single room)

Extension Tour: $1,475 per person (double room), $1,645 per person (single room)

Deadline to register: March 11, 2027

Main Tour: $5,550 per person (double room), $6,940 per person (single room)

Extension Tour: $1,550 per person (double room), $1,735 per person (single room)

Deadline to register: June 10, 2027

Main Tour: $5,550 per person (double room), $6,940 per person (single room)

Extension Tour: $1,550 per person (double room), $1,735 per person (single room)

TOUR ITINERARY
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Watch our exclusive interview with TED Fellow, photo journalist, and your tour guide, Ziyah Gafic.

Explore the Land of Blood and Honey through our Dual Narrative tour style, with a Serbian and Bosnian guide. 

“MEJDI Exclusive” Socially Conscious Experiences:
Our socially conscious tours are built around the people and stories that bring each destination to life, creating meaningful connections that support local communities.
Explore Sarajevo with two guides offering diverse perspectives on the city's complex past and multiethnic present.
Hear firsthand accounts of those displaced during the Yugoslav Wars
Engage in a conversation about Sephardic Jewish heritage in Bosnia
Discover the role of spirituality and mysticism in Bosnian society through conversation with a local Sufi
Sample Bosnia’s diverse culinary heritage on a tour led by local foodies
Learn about the disastrous violence of 1995 through personal testimony
Gather a Croat perspective on conflict and reconciliation in Mostar
Explore the power of visual storytelling and conflict photography at War Photo LTD
Connect with local silversmiths and mosaic artists working to preserve Montenegro’s traditional crafts
Experience a lively, local dinner with traditional Balkan music
TRIP INCLUDES
10 nights’ accommodation at premium hotels per itinerary
1 MEJDI-Trained guide for 7 days
2 MEJDI-Trained guides for 2 days
7 days of private bus transportation
Domestic flight (Belgrade-Sarajevo)
Meals listed in the itinerary: 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Entrances, sites, and honorariums for speakers
Water on the bus throughout the tour
Dedicated pre-trip traveler services and 24/7 on-ground support
Starting at

$5,285

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TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
International Airfare
Travel Insurance-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Arrival & departure airport transfers
Single Supplement (+ $1,390)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities
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MEJDI was one of the first global tour companies to earn B Corp Certification back in 2014, long before B Corp became widely recognized beyond sustainability circles. For us, this certification is a transparent way to demonstrate that we stand by our values: we ensure local vendors are paid fair wages, prioritize small, locally-owned businesses, and treat our partners and staff with dignity and respect. This deep commitment to social change drives MEJDI’s mission: “We exist to create a more peaceful and interconnected world through travel.”