Bonjour, J'aimerais avoir votre avis par rapport à notre itinéraire que nous avons prévu pour notre premier voyage en Croatie-Slovénie-Bosnie-Monténegro pour un séjour de 3 semaines. Tout d'abord, nos priorités lors de ce voyage (début septembre 2015) sont de visiter les incontournables de ces pays, profitez de la nature et prendre quelques jours pour décompresser de notre vie stressante!!!! Nous avons déjà réservé une auto pour 17 jours à Ljubjana. Alors voici notre itineraire:
Jour 0: Mtl - Venise: avion
Jour 1: Transport entre Venise et Ljubjana - soirée là bas
Jour 2: Ljubjana
Jour 3: Prise de possession de l'auto - direction Krka (parc)
Jour 4: Krka et Sibenik
Jour 5 - 6 - 7: Relaxer à la plage - possiblement Brela (près de Makarska + excursion d'une journée d'une île (Hvar? Mijet? Korcula?
Jour 8 : Mostar
Jour 9 - 10 - 11: Dubrovnik + excursion 1 journée une île
Jour 12 : Kotor
Jour 13 - 14 : Sveti Stefan (plage)
Jour 15 : Parc national Durmitor (Montenegro)
Jour 16 : Retour vers la Slovénie (transport + qlq arrêts)
Jour 17: Slovénie (lac de Bled)
Jour 18 - 19: Alpes Julienne (Triglav)
Jour 20: Retour à Ljubjana et transport Venise
Jour 21-22 : Visite de Venise
Jour 23: Retour à MTL
Je pense peut-être enlever 1 journée en Croatie pour l'ajouter à notre itinéraire en Slovénie.
Voici quelques questions:
1) Pensez-vous que notre itinéraire est faisable? Nous savons que nous allons faire beaucoup de KM mais il ne s'agit pas de quelques choses qui nous fait peur...
2) Au niveau des endroits où nous pourrions profiter de la plage (nous préférons la tranquillité VS partys...), croyez-vous que les choix de Brela, Croatie et Sveti Stefan sont appropriés?
3) Si nous visitons Dubrovnik, est-ce que Split et Zadar sont vraiment des incontournables? Nous aimons les vieilles villes charmantes mais nous ne voulons pas non plus faire trop de villes semblanbles...
4) Dans notre itinéraire, oublions-nous des endoits où nous devrions ABSOLUTEMENT aller?
5) Finalement, devons-nous absolument visiter une île? J'ai quelques craintes d'utiliser notre auto de location car il est clairement indiqué dans notre contrat de location que nous ne pouvons pas utiliser de Ferry...
Sveti Stephan : une presqu'île privée où on ne peut plus entrer (même à pied) et la plage que j'ai vue à côté du pont menant à ladite presqu'île était petite, il était affiché 50 euros (pour la journée j'espère...)...
Est-ce que la voiture a le droit d'entrer en Bosnie et au Monténégro ?
Split est à voir absolument, ainsi que Trogir...
On peut aussi laisser la voiture sur le continent et aller en tant que piéton en ferry sur une île.
Merci Mguibentif pour ta réponse! JE me suis assuré que nous pouvons amener notre auto en Bosnie et Montenegro! Appart Sveti Stefan, quel serait la ville ou village parfaite pour nous au Montenegro pour relaxer un peu et aller à la plage? Que proposez-vous d'enlever pour aller à Split et Trogir?
Mathilde a raison de te poser la question pour la voiture car les loueurs slovènes sont TRES réticents pour louer un véhicule qui va en Bosnie ou au Montenegro .
en dehors de toutes les légendes urbaines et histoires qu'on entend sur les soit disant " taxes transfrontalières " ; la seule chose dont tu as besoin c'est qu'au dos de la carte verte d'assurance figure bien le pays que tu vas visiter .
c'est tout .
je vois que vous ne passez qu'un soirée à Ljubijana ; vous auriez pu gagner ce temps en prenant un ferry de Venise à Pula ou Umag ...
votre itinéraire est pas mal mais je ne l'ai pas regardé en détail . Il est tout de même chargé et manque de détails pour bien vous conseiller .
n'attendez pas grand chose de la plage à Makarska ; il n'y a pas de sable ; que des petits cailloux ; comme dans 95 % de la Croatie .
quel serait la ville ou village parfaite pour nous au Montenegro pour relaxer un peu et aller à la plage?
Kotor est trés bien même pour rayonner un peu
aux alentours .
Que proposez-vous d'enlever pour aller à Split et Trogir?
les 2 endroits se touchent ; Trogir est plus petit et à Split il n'y a que la vieille ville qui soit intéressante ; surtout le soir . vous pouvez aller d'un endroit à l'autre à peu de frais en bateau . ( surtout pas en voiture taxi ) .
le grand intérêt est que vous aurez beaucoup moins de touristes tout en gardant normalement un bonne météo et les attractions et prestations de la saison .
je me permettrai une remarque : vous ne prévoyez qu'une journée à Mostar et c'est trop peu ; il faut arriver lmatin ; y dormir une nuit et repartir le lendemain aprés midi au minimum pour profiter non seulement de la ville mais des attractions aux alentours ( Utovo Blato , Tekija , chutes de Kravice , Jablanica)
gardez aussi à l'esprit que ; hors autoroute ; il ne faut pas compter sur une vitesse de plus de 50 kms/h de moyenne .
cdlt
Merci énormément pour vos commentaires, ça nous aide beaucoup à préciser notre trajet. Nous avons donc révisé notre trajet pour s'assurer de le rendre plus réaliste et plus agréable:
Jour 0 - 1 et 2 - Transport et Arrivé à Ljubljana (visite)
Jour 3 - Transport (Auto loué) - Parc Krka
Jour 4 - Parc Krka et Trogir
Jour 5 - Trogir / Split (par bâteau)
Jour 6-7 - Brela (Plage)
Jour 8-9-10 Dubrovnik (excursion de 1 journée à Mijet)
Jour 11 - Kotor et Cetinje
Jour 12 -13 - Plage de Przno
Jour 14 - Mostar (une nuit là-bas!)
Jour 15 - Retour vers la Slovénie et quelques arrêts
Jour 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - Faire une boucle pour faire la visite des alpes Julienne (Bled, Bovec, vallée de Soca, les grottes, etc...).
Par la suite, retour à Ljubljana - Venise pour 3 nuits et retour à MTL
Nous avons préféré passer un peu plus de temps en Slovénie dans les alpes julienne et ne pas visiter le Parc Durmitor. Est-ce un bon choix? Nous avons également remplacé Sveti Stefan par la plage de Przno. En passant, j'ai lu que les plages à Ulcinj étaient magnifiques, est-ce le cas? Que pensez-vous de l'île de Mijet, est-elle à privilégier dans notre itinéraire? Est-ce facile d'y aller pour seulement 1 journée sans la voiture?
Jour 8-9-10 Dubrovnik (excursion de 1 journée à Mijet)
3 jours c'est trop ; la vieille ville de Dubrovnik se visite en 1/2 journée max ; sinon il n'y a rien de spécial .
par contre Mljet se visite surtout dans sa partie ouest ; où il y a le parc national et c'est surtout de la randonnée alors une journée c'est trop peu
il y a plusieurs façons de s'y rendre mais il est préférable d'avoir un véhicule et de prendre le ferry à Prapratno jusque Sobra et d'y passer une nuit pour en profiter mais c'est trés " nature " ; à l'opposé des autres iles plus touristiques :
Trogir - Split par bateau, on peut rouler aussi... Est-ce un ferry avec voiture possible ? Ou alors on fait aller-retour dans la journée comme piéton et on laisse la voiture à Trogir ou à Split ?
le parc du durmitor est pour moi le top du Monténégro mais je n'ai pas visité la Slovénie
la plage a ulcinj est belle je n'irais pas jusqu' a magnifique, mais niveau baignade il y a aussi des plages sympas proche de kotor
bon voyage
le taxi entre Trogir et Split est plein d'escrocs ;
en aout nous étions venus avec un de ses bateau de Seget Dinji et le soir nous avons voulu rentrer en voiture pour ne pas retraverser la vieille ville et les ponts : 100 kunas pour aller de Trogir à l'entrée de la marina ; 1,4 kms ......
mon épouse qui a un bien meilleur vocabulaire que le mien lui a dit que si elle avait 100 kunas à perdre elle lui aurait mis quelque part ailleurs que dans sa poche ...😛 ; il a donc continué à fumer en attendant le pigeon ; et aprés ils pleurent du manque de touristes ...😠
par contre il y a une multitudes de petites barcasses qui tournent jusqu'à 01h du matin pour quelques kunas . Il y en a pour 5 minutes .
et pas de probleme de parking car pour se garer à Trogir ; bon courage
Il y a des bus entre Split et Trogir, on peut combiner l'aller en bus et le retour en bateau, une demi journée pour cette balade depuis Split. Bonne suite.
Selon mes notes, le mardi 15 mai 2012, arrivée à 8 h 30. J'ai même noté m'être arrêtée gratuitement à la sortie de Trogir en direction de Sibenik (500 mètres à pied jusqu'à la place centrale). Ensuite, nous sommes partis manger à Primosten à midi.
SAlut! Petite question supplémentaire à vous, nous arriverons à Venise ce samedi (marco Polo) à midi trente et nous devons se diriger vers Ljubljana, est-ce que vous pourriez nous dire la meilleure façon d'y arriver (nous ne voulons pas louer d'auto, nous privilégions l'autobus et le train)?
Une solution relativement simple mais pas rapide, bus aéroport Venise à Mestre, train régional pour Trieste, visiter Trieste. Dormir à Trieste. Bus vers 11 h 30 pour Ljubljana le lendemain...
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Hello,
I’m looking for a snowy destination in Europe that’s accessible by car from Lille, not too expensive, and family-friendly. We have two kids aged 4 and almost 9. We don’t ski—we just want to soak up the Christmas vibe, go on short walks, and sled right outside our rental.
We’d considered Slovakia (the Tatras—but that’s 15 hours by car) or the Czech Republic (closer—Jizera Mountains, Korenov). We’re also hoping for some sightseeing (castles, monuments) and that festive Christmas atmosphere.
Do you think the Czech Republic would work for us for a week?
Thanks,
Hi there,
We're heading to Crete at the end of September, staying in a hotel near Agios Nikolaos—Zeus Premium Mirabello Bay.
Has anyone stayed there before, or at least in that area?
What are the possible outings?
Are there buses to get around easily?
Is the weather still pleasant then?
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there, the island of Limnos (or Lemnos) looks like a great spot for a September trip: not too many tourists at that time, plenty of hiking opportunities, beaches, villages, etc. That said, guidebooks mention an airbase on the island, with some sources saying there are more or less frequent aircraft flyovers. For those who’ve been there—how’s the situation with this? Lots of air traffic or noise issues?
Thanks in advance
I'm currently planning a trip to Cyprus for late October. I have a few questions:
- I plan to visit Nicosia, Paphos, and Ayia Napa. What do you recommend in Ayia Napa?
- Is it easy to get around by bus from one city to another? Or do you have any private drivers to recommend?
- Do you have any hotels to recommend?
Any tips or advice is welcome!
Thanks in advance
Hi! I'm torn between these two destinations. If we go to Crete, we'll probably head to the Chania region and the south, which seems wilder. With 10 days and a car, it should work out. If we choose Sardinia, we haven't figured out the exact area yet. We love hiking, swimming, and eating well. We have 10 days at the end of September and prefer to avoid crowds this year. In May, we went to Menorca and really enjoyed it—great hikes, beautiful beaches, good food, and not too many cars.
Hi,
I'm looking for a private transfer from Istanbul Airport to the historic center of Sirkeci. Does anyone know a company? I've found a few:
GetYourGuide,
Istanbultour24.fr (more interesting because they offer round-trip transfers at a lower price).
If you've used any of these services, I'd love to hear your feedback.
Thanks in advance!
Hi,
I'm looking for info on the Pristina–Skopje bus route.
Can you leave from the main bus station in Pristina?
I’ve also heard about a bus station near the theater...
If anyone has details, I’d love to hear them—thanks!!!!
We want to book our tickets to visit the Acropolis site and the associated museum. For these reservations, we need to specify entry time slots.
For the Acropolis alone: the first slot is at 8:30 AM.
For the museum: 10 AM? 11 AM?
We like to wander around, so here’s our question: if we haven’t finished exploring the site after 1.5 hours, is it possible to go back in after leaving the museum?
We’ll be buying tickets from the official websites—audio guides are mentioned. Any feedback on those? On sites like Get Your Guide, the prices are much higher with the audio guide included, but does that mean better quality?
Hello,
We're heading to Istanbul from October 7th to 12th. I’d love to do a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus on a more intimate boat (no show) with a private table and alcohol (wine, since it’s a birthday dinner). Could anyone recommend a reliable company (I’m not looking for a private yacht either) that organizes this kind of evening?
Thanks in advance,
Hi, I’d like to buy a ticket to go to Terezín from Prague using the Pid Litacka app, but I don’t know which zone to get the ticket for. Thanks for your help! 😊
Hi there,
After booking an Airbnb last January for this summer’s vacation in Sarajevo... My "host" canceled our reservation without any reason—this has never happened to me before.
Of course, now it’s impossible to find a place to stay at a "normal" price in Sarajevo with parking...
So we’re falling back on the capital of the Republika Srpska, Banja Luka, which had already crossed my mind before I booked Sarajevo.
I already have quite a few ideas in mind, without having dug too deep into the region yet.
But if anyone has already been there and has suggestions? Even for restaurants—I’m all ears!
And even if it’s not right next door, I’m planning to spend a day in Sarajevo!
Hi, I’m going to Turkey for 3 weeks. I’ve heard that you can’t book through Booking.com once you’re there and that everything has to be reserved in advance. Is it true that Booking.com doesn’t work in Turkey? Thanks to anyone who’s already been or is there—if it’s true, how do you handle bookings?
I’d love to get your opinions and advice on a destination.
It’s actually for my 19-year-old son who wants to go to Greece with his cousin, who’s the same age.
They’re looking at leaving on October 24th for 7 to 10 days.
For their trip, they want gorgeous beaches where they can swim, beautiful typical villages and historic cities, stunning landscapes, but also lively spots for their nights out. In short, they’re not just going there to laze around—they want to make the most of it...
But here’s the thing: will the weather be too iffy at that time, especially for swimming?
Also, would Crete be the best choice for what they’re looking for?
Then, a travel agent suggested Tenerife instead because of the weather at that time of year—he said the climate there is the same all year round. But will they find landscapes and beaches as beautiful as in Crete?
Hello!
I’m planning a trip to Greece in May or June 2027. We’re independent travelers.
We’ll rent a car after our stay in Athens and book accommodations through Booking or similar sites.
What do you think of this itinerary? We’re taking our time (beach and swimming if the weather allows in May—is the water too cold?)
Athens, 3 days
Nafplio, 3 days (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Archaia)
Mystras, 2 days or Monemvasia, 2 days (Laconia peninsula)?? Dilemma between the two
Return trip from the Peloponnese via the Rio-Antirrio bridge
Nafpaktos, 1 night
Arachova, 2 days (Delphi, Osios Loukas Monastery)
Return to Athens and departure
Is it crowded in May or June for visits to archaeological sites?
Thanks for your suggestions or corrections!
Hi there,
Our first trip to Greece as a couple. We're planning to spend 7 days in Greece from August 30th to September 5th. We'll reserve 2 days for Athens at the end of the trip. For the remaining 5 days, we want to visit an island—any recommendations? Thanks for your tips and details, we really appreciate it.
Hi,
What tips can you give me for dealing with a car rental scam attempt in Lithuania?
In our case, it’s the Avis-Budget agency in Vilnius trying to scam us.
We rented a car at Vilnius Airport for 2 weeks on July 28, 2019, to return it in Tallinn on August 11.
We brought it back on August 11 at the airport, in perfect condition, and with a full tank at the gas station right by Tallinn Airport.
On the parking lot, the receptionist’s booth was closed. So we had to leave the car in the lot and go to the counter inside the airport. The person at the counter told us their colleague had gone for lunch!
But they refused to come out and do the inspection with us because they were alone at the counter.
They told us we could leave and that everything was fine!!!!
Two days later, we got an email from Avis-Budget with two invoices saying the car was damaged—scratched on both sides—and charging us for a full tank of gas. That’s two bills totaling 800 €!!!! Coincidentally, the deposit was 900 €!
It’s clear this isn’t over!!
Have any of you been through the same nightmare? How did you handle it?
Thanks in advance!
I’m spending 2 weeks in Crete in September and will need a rental car.
I usually go with Europcar, but comparing their offer to what Aegean Rentals has, I see Europcar is charging no less than 400 € more for the same car and similar insurance!
I’d love to hear if others have experience with Aegean Rentals, and if so, whether it was a good one?
Hi,
We’re heading to Greece in early October and will be staying in Kineta, north of the Saronic Gulf, and renting a car.
Is it feasible to visit Acrocorinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus in a single day?
Thanks for your recommendations!
Hi there!
I’m sharing our itinerary for May/June 2027—23 days. This is our first time in Greece, so we’re starting with the must-see spots. We’re planning another trip later to explore the north, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, and some islands.
- Athens, 4 nights
- Corinth area, 2 nights (Heraion of Perachora, Canal, Acrocorinth)
- Nafplio, 3 nights (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Methana peninsula)
- Gefira, 2 nights (Monemvasia)
- Areopoli, 2 nights (Mani). Maybe add an extra night and stay on the peninsula??? Based on my calculations, the Mani loop is about 100 km—doable in a day, but it’d be a quick trip.
- Sparta or Pikoulianika, 2 nights (Mystras)
- Dimitsana, 2 nights (Lousios Gorge, monasteries)
- Olympia, 2 nights (via Lagkadia?)
- Delphi or Arachova, 3 nights (via the west coast, Galaxidi bridge) (Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery)
- And back to Athens.
This is just a rough draft for now. We’re planning to stay in hotels or book through Booking.com. What do you think? Thanks for your feedback and suggestions!
Over the past twenty-five years, I’ve traveled the roads between France and Moldova a good ten times, sometimes via Central Europe, other times via the Balkans.
It was while traveling like this—what I call "hitting the road the slow way"—that I realized something simple: our neighbors' neighbors are very clearly our neighbors too. And that’s not insignificant.
After a break of a few years, I’m planning to hit the road again in September, this time heading to Kosovo, crossing through Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Having gotten a bit older, I’ve no intention of rushing—no need to speed ahead of the music! 😄
I’d rather take my time.
I’m not looking to see everything, but to soak in the atmosphere of the places, always leaving room for the unexpected and for encounters.
I’m especially drawn to culturally immersive, authentic, and welcoming regions: lively villages, backroads, preserved landscapes, markets, local festivals, traditions that are still very much alive... and, why not, a few offbeat, forgotten, or slightly secret spots.
If any of you know Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, or Kosovo a little, I’d love to hear your suggestions for itineraries, stops, backroads, homestays, village festivals, or local contacts, for example.
Planning to return to Belarus in mid-August, I just realized that since last September, Poland has reopened several border crossing points, and for buses, this means connections like Białystok-Grodno.
Several bus company routes, like on infobus.eu, take between 3 and 4 hours.
Trains from Warsaw to Białystok take about 1.5 to 2 hours.
This has the advantage of allowing comfortable train journeys with minimal time spent on a bus.
Also, the Terespol-Brest border might have shorter queues if you still prefer a Warsaw-Brest bus.
Note that another route to Minsk, if you have a paper Russian or Belarusian visa, is the Kaliningrad-Minsk train. It’s long—around ten or eleven hours—but you can lie down and sleep. An option if you fly into Gdańsk and then take a short bus to Kaliningrad.
There are also Belavia flights from Minsk to Kaliningrad, but they’re expensive. The route is scenic:
In any case, this adds a few more options compared to what’s been available over the last four years.
Hi there.
I’d like to know what the daily budget is for Greece in December. I’ll be landing in Athens and staying there for a week, then heading to some other islands—I don’t have a set itinerary yet. Also, I’ve heard that in December, or early January, the temperature is around 11–16°C. Is that accurate?
Finally, does anyone have a good recommendation for a cheap but clean hotel near the tourist sites? I don’t need a TV or any other extras. Also, is Greece gay-friendly?
I’d like to know the opening hours of physical stores between Germany and Austria, and between Austria and Slovenia, that sell the PAPER STICKER toll vignettes that still exist for 2026—non-digital ones. I don’t think they’re open 24/7, and I can’t find the info anywhere.
Thanks
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week trip in late September with our camper van to explore Bulgaria and Romania.
What routes would you recommend, starting from the South?
Is there an option to take a ferry in Italy, and is it worth it?
Thanks for all your tips!😊
Hi there, we’re a young couple and we’d love to go to the Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter) between today (26/06/26) and tomorrow (27/06/26).
Is anyone heading there and could give us a ride? We’re super friendly!
Thanks so much!
We're back. It's still a bit tough to get precise info, so here's a quick trip report!
A good starting point is Shkoder, a really pleasant city. You can easily explore Shkoder itself in a day or two.
Two accessible spots: Valbona and Theth.
In both cases, local travel agencies in Shkoder or online offer round-trip or one-way access packages. Super handy, especially for Valbona.
Valbona and Theth are both very steep! There aren’t many easy hikes for less sporty folks (like me!).
Valbona: The highlight is the amazing 2.5-hour boat ride across Lake Koman. There are day trips from Shkoder, but you’ll only get a short tour of the lake. The best option is to do the full crossing—so spend a night in Valbona (or two if you want to hike in the valley) and return.
Theth is deeply nestled in the mountains. The village at the end of the valley, which is a dead end, has lots of hotels, but they’re pricey. Other hostels are scattered along the mountainside road, but it’s a steep climb down to the village or to the start of the two easy hikes (waterfalls and the Blue Eye). For us, it was a one-hour descent (and ascent!). It’s fine if you have a car; otherwise, keep an eye out for a taxi (cheap) or try hitchhiking—it works really well.
Access from Shkoder to Theth is through an agency. The road is in great condition, and you can also rent a car for 2-3 days in Shkoder. If we did it again, that’s the option we’d choose.
We didn’t do the trek and returned to Shkoder each time. I can’t speak to its difficulty, but we were there in late May, and even experienced hikers had given up because of heavy rain and snow.
Hope this helps! It’s a stunning region you shouldn’t miss.
We’re a Canadian couple, both 77, and we’re already planning our vacation for fall 2027.
Timeframe: mid-September to mid-October... dates are flexible, and we might stay even longer.
Initially, I had planned this itinerary:
Athens (3), Naxos (4), Paros (4), Santorini (4), then a flight to Istanbul (7–10 days!!). This would let us maximize our flights and experience another culture.
That’s a lot of ferries, though... I’ve already cut out Milos.
Our second option would be to stay 2 x 15 days on two different islands, but I’d still keep Istanbul as our next destination... or maybe 30 days on one island that offers the chance to take day trips to other islands where the ferry ride is no more than 2 to 2.5 hours. For example, Naxos to Paros only takes 30 minutes. We could return the same evening or stay overnight.
Naxos seems like the best option!!!
For Istanbul, of course we want to do a day cruise on the Bosphorus and see Hagia Sophia. If we stay 6–7 days, what would be the other main attractions? Are there any points of interest we can reach by local bus?
