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Serbia, Bosnia & Croatia

Sacred Encounters: Serbia, Bosnia & Croatia

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Tour leader: The Very Revd Geoffrey Marshall

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Following Orthodox saints, mountain monasteries and centuries of prayer across three nations where Christianity has endured through every turn of history.

From the Orthodox heart of Serbia to the Adriatic shore of Croatia, this ten-day journey crosses three countries where the Christian East and West meet — and where faith has been tested, divided, and again reconciled.

We begin in Belgrade among the great churches and monasteries of the Serbian Orthodox Church, then wander the painted sanctuaries of Fruška Gora before riding a scenic mountain railway into Bosnia. In Sarajevo, a mosque, cathedral, church and synagogue stand within a few streets of one another; at the Tunnel of Hope we pause to remember and to pray.

On to Mostar's rebuilt bridge, the Marian quiet of Međugorje, and finally the marble streets of walled Dubrovnik — where, at journey's end, the group gathers to reflect on all that has been seen and shared, across cultures and faiths.

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Itinerary

  1. Arrival in Belgrade

    Fly from London to Belgrade and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. A welcome meeting introduces Serbia's Orthodox heritage and traditions, before dinner at the hotel with a welcome drink and an opening reflection.

  2. Belgrade — Orthodox Faith & Urban Life

    A city tour beginning at the soaring St Sava Church, third-largest Orthodox church in Europe, then along Knez Mihailova Street to the Kalemegdan fortress where the Sava meets the Danube. We visit the Monastery of St Mark and meet a representative of the local Orthodox community, with a coffee break this afternoon, before dinner along the lively Skadarlija Street.

  3. Novi Sad & the Fruška Gora Monasteries

    North to Novi Sad for a walking tour of its Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals and elegant Dunavska Street. Into the wooded hills of Fruška Gora to the monasteries of Krušedol and Grgeteg, with time for quiet prayer and conversation with the monastic community, and an included lunch at a local family run restaurant. Dinner is at the hotel.

  4. Into the Highlands — Monasteries & Sirogojno

    Through the river gorge of Ovčar Banja, where ancient monasteries cling to the hillsides and offer space for prayer. We continue to the open-air village of Sirogojno to meet local artisans and learn of traditional dress, food and rural faith, before arriving in the mountain resort of Zlatibor, where dinner is at the hotel.

  5. The Šargan Eight Railway & into Bosnia

    A morning aboard the scenic Šargan Eight, a narrow-gauge railway that loops through tunnels and viaducts to Mokra Gora. Then across the border into Bosnia and on to Sarajevo, where the evening brings a Bosnian coffee tasting and a walk through the bazaar of Baščaršija — an introduction to a living tradition of hospitality. Dinner is at a local restaurant.

  6. Sarajevo — Interfaith Heritage

    A profound day. We begin at the Tunnel of Hope, the lifeline dug beneath the 1993 siege, where Geoffrey leads a time of reflection. A walking tour gathers the city's faiths within a few streets — the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Sacred Heart Cathedral, an Orthodox church and the synagogue —
    followed by a conversation on coexistence and reconciliation, and dinner with a local family.

  7. Sarajevo to Mostar

    We travel to Mostar, the heart of Herzegovina, beginning straight away with a walking tour of its restored Old Town — the famous bridge arching the Neretva and the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. A Sunday service is held during the day, and the evening brings dinner at a local restaurant and a walk through the lamplit streets, where we stay overnight.

  8. Međugorje — Pilgrimage & Reflection

    A morning at Međugorje, among the most visited Marian sites in the world, with unhurried time for personal prayer and reflection, before returning to Mostar for the evening and dinner at a local restaurant.

  9. Mostar to Dubrovnik

    An early departure for the Adriatic and the walled city of Dubrovnik. A guided walk through its old town and free time along the ramparts give way to a closing reflection together — gathering the insights of a journey made across cultures and faiths. A farewell drink is shared over dinner.

  10. Homeward

    After breakfast, transfer to Dubrovnik airport for the return flight to London. As the London arrival airport may differ from your departure airport, an onward transfer to your original airport is included.

Essential Information

This tour includes:

  • Return flights London–Belgrade & Dubrovnik–London
  • Return airport transfer in London to your departure point
  • 9 nights — 4★ hotels throughout
  • All breakfasts and dinners
  • An included lunch at a local family-run restaurant
  • All excursions and entrance fees
  • The Very Revd Geoffrey Marshall as Tour Leader
  • Local cultural guide throughout
  • All transfers as per itinerary
  • Daily prayers
  • The Šargan Eight mountain railway
  • Bosnian coffee tasting in Baščaršija

Flights from regional airports can be arranged at a supplement subject to availability, you can also book this tour without flights. For more information please ask for details.

A £500 per person non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation. After which, an instalment payment amounting to 50% of the total cost of your trip is due 26 weeks prior to departure with the final balance due twelve weeks prior to departure.

Special requests
Any special requirements, such as dietary needs, mobility requests, and any other requests should be noted at the time of booking.

Final travel documents
These will be emailed to you two weeks before departure.

Travel insurance
Travel insurance is essential. We require all travellers to have adequate cancellation and medical coverage for their journey. We are partnered with Holiday Extras who offer a comprehensive policy as well as yearly policies that also cover short UK overnight stays.

Mobility
Many of our tours and excursions are designed for those who are able to travel independently, or with the support of a companion who can assist during the trip. We recommend that participants feel comfortable with physical activity and are able to manage longer travel days, which may include early starts and extended periods on the road. We encourage you to consider your personal health and comfort when planning your adventure, and we’re happy to help if you have any specific concerns or questions about the suitability of a tour for your needs.

Practical information

About McCabe Pilgrimages
McCabe has been arranging journeys of faith, culture and spirituality for over 40 years with an unwavering focus on attention to detail and service. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and aspirations of Christian travellers, McCabe strive to make every trip a memorable and meaningful experience.

McCabe Travel Ltd. trades as McCabe Pilgrimages. McCabe Travel Ltd. is registered in England and Wales. Registered No. 2125334. VAT No: 318527355. Registered office address: McCabe Travel, The Square, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4EB.

The McCabe Educational Trust
The McCabe Educational Trust is an independent registered charity which was set up in 1991 to support Christian communities. To date the Trust has distributed more than £4 million in grants. McCabe Pilgrimages supports the Trust directly by contributing to the administrative and running
costs, thus ensuring all pilgrim donations are able to go directly to the important projects supported by the MET. In 2026 McCabe Pilgrimages will
once again invite all pilgrims to make a voluntary donation of £20. In addition, McCabe will also donate £20 for every pilgrim who travels with us - regardless of whether they choose to donate - effectively doubling the impact when you do. This scheme is voluntary and confidential with nobody put under any pressure to participate.

Financial and quality assurances
All monies paid are fully protected through McCabe’s membership of the ABTOT bonding scheme. In addition, McCabe are also members of the Association of Independent Tour Operators and abide by the Association’s code of conduct.

Health advice
Please carry an adequate supply of essential medication in your hand luggage in case your checked luggage is lost.

Holiday insurance
Ensuring that your holidays are appropriately protected is one of our main priorities. That’s why we have partnered with Holiday Extras so you can get a travel insurance quote to protect you before and whilst you are travelling. Holiday Extras Cover Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and has been independently rated 5-stars by Defaqto. For more information or to obtain a quote, please go to their website at www.holidayextras.com/travel-insurance or call them on 0800 083 3551 to speak to a friendly advisor.

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