THE 10 BEST Balkans Tours for Experienced Travelers 2025/2026

Balkans Experienced Travelers Trips: Best Of Turkey Tour

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Best of Turkey Tour

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The Best of Turkey Tour is an 8-day journey that showcases the country's most iconic historical, cultural, and natural wonders. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this tour offers a well-balanced itinerary covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus—ensuring you experience Turkey’s breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage. After a fulfilling exploration of Turkey’s most fascinating sites, you’ll return to Istanbul, marking the end of this unforgettable journey. With expert guides, seamless transportation, and comfortable accommodations, the Best of Turkey Tour is ideal for those seeking an immersive yet efficient exploration of Turkey’s top highlights.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Goreme, Pa

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Goreme, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, Ephesus

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Duration8 days

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Balkans Experienced Travelers Trips: Winter In Croatia Featuring Plitvice Lakes And The Adriatic Coast

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Winter in Croatia featuring Plitvice Lakes and the Adriatic Coast

4.7

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Plitvoce Lakes National Park with the beautiful waterfalls.

Art and architecture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Resort, Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Opatija, Split

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Duration10 days

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Highlights of Turkey (Twelve Days)

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The Highlights of Turkey provided by the local travel specialist was well planned and executed professionally by Kerem, Seda, and Sadef; and we highly recommend it to anyone interested to visit Turkey.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, P

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Kusadasi, Fethiye

Duration12 days

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Balkans Experienced Travelers Trips: The Balkans From Coastal Croatia To Legendary Greece

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The Balkans From Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece

4.8

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A fabulous tour covering numerous cultures. Great food and sights to see.

City sightseeingLocal culture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dubrovnik, Athens, Ljubljana, Za

Dubrovnik, Athens, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Kotor, Tirana, Kalambaka, Karanac, Sarajevo

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Duration16 days

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Aegean Trooper Tour

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Embark on an intensive 5-day journey through Turkey's most poignant historical sites and natural wonders! Begin at the solemn Gallipoli battlefields, honoring WWI history, before delving into the myths of ancient Troy and its new museum. Discover the grandeur of Ephesus, exploring its renowned Library of Celsus and Temple of Artemis, then marvel at Pamukkale's breathtaking white travertine terraces and therapeutic hot springs. This captivating tour offers a deep dive into Turkey's rich past and stunning landscapes, culminating with a convenient return flight to Istanbul.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Tr

Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Troy, Gallipoli , Pergamum, Kusadasi, Hierapolis

Duration5 days

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Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale in 5 Days

(2 reviews )

Trip customizable

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We are happy with everything from picking us up from the airport, booking the hotels, food service, taking us to the sites and introducing them, and finally taking us to the airport. Thank you!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale

Duration5 days

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Discover The Greek Islands

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This 9-day tour of Greece will guide you through some of the most famous and fascinating islands in the Mediterranean. Begin your journey in Athens and discover the heady mix of ancient history and contemporary attractions. Bask in the beauty of the world-famous Acropolis, which is visible from nearly every part of the city! Dig deep into the layers of history through the magnificent monuments and museums or feel the creative energy of Athens with its fascinating street art. Make your way to Rhodes, a traditional yet modern destination and the sunniest place in Greece! Here you may explore the medieval Old Town and villages which have been popular since the Roman Ages. The Old Town boasts a history of 2400 years apparent through ancient statues, marble fountains, and magnificent palaces. Next, you will catch a ferry to Kos, one of the first Aegean islands to attract visitors. This is a handsome harbour community with its medieval castle boasting ancient ruins from the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine eras. Walk around the waterfront as you explore cafes and tavernas like a local before you travel to Athens where you will end your tour of the Greek Islands!

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Athens, Rhodes, Kos

Duration8 days

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ALL IN ONE DAY ISTANBUL

(1 review )

Trip customizable

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We hired our guide for a full day of private touring the next day. The boat trip itself was awesome! His knowledge of Turkey's Ottoman history and storytelling was incredible! He added interesting details, dates, and anecdotal information and answered my husband's thousands of questions! As a private tour guide, he was amazing as well- our tour was highly personal, well planned, and comprised a full day including lunch and tea. He expertly navigated all the places we wanted to see and pointed out details, large and small! We highly recommend this travel operator!

City sightseeingCruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration10 hours

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Transylvania Castle tour in 4 days from Bucharest

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I honestly do not know if my words can truly describe how incredible this trip was and the exceptional, first-class service our guide, Traian, provided. We saw so many amazing castles, citadels, and fortified churches and did so much in four days that it is difficult to pick any one favorite. Peles Castle is truly the most beautiful; Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, the most eerie and intriguing; and Corvin Castle comes straight out of a fairytale. As for the citadels, I have to say that I favor Cetatea Rupea and for the churches, The Black Church, Biserica and Biertan held their own fascinating unique history of how they provided protection to their villagers. For the nights, we stay in the beautiful towns of Brasov, Sighisoara (birthplace of Vlad Dracula), and Sibiu. We enjoyed delightful outings walking the streets, seeing all the shops, the people, and enjoying the local foods. It was our wedding anniversary during our stay in Sibiu, and with the help of our guide, Traian, he secretly (unknown to my wife) arranged dinner at a wonderful restaurant for my wife and me. There was even a surprise anniversary cake with candles. Oh, and the hotels that we stayed at each night were amazingly distinctive to the town and culture. And, finally, on the last day, we traveled through the Carpathian Mountains along the famous Transfagarasan Road witnessing the beautifully breathtaking, winding, scenic route on our way back to Bucharest. We even had quite a few photo shoot opportunities of brown bears along the roadside. While I am sure that I have missed much, I just have to say that you must experience this marvelous adventure for yourselves. You will be astonished.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighis

Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Curtea De Arges

Duration4 days

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Best of Romania Tour in 10 days from Bucharest

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"We wanted to share our appreciation to this tour company for a wonderful trip. Not only was the original plan just great, Nicu was also able to help us save our trip when we experienced a hiccup with travel. I can honestly say that there was not one negative that we experienced on the tour. All the accommodations were indeed 4-star and we enjoyed our stay at each. The planned visits were all exceptional and really did a great job of giving us a true picture of all that Romania has to offer. Between the history and the art and architecture and natural beauty we felt it was a very complete itinerary. Lastly, our guide Gelu did everything he could to ensure we enjoyed our trip and left us with an even greater appreciation for Romania. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided great insight at all the planned stops. In addition, he has worked to cultivate some additional contacts around the country and shared with us some additional sights and tidbits not on the original itinerary. Thank you for a once in a lifetime experience."

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

10-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bucharest, Brasov, Transylvania

Bucharest, Brasov, Transylvania, Sibiu, Cluj-napoca, Voronet, Iasi, Piatra Neamt, Sighisoara

Duration10 days

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Balkans Tours for Experienced Travelers

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Best of Turkey Tour

Winter in Croatia featuring Plitvice Lakes and the Adriatic Coast

Highlights of Turkey (Twelve Days)

The Balkans From Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece

Aegean Trooper Tour

Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale in 5 Days

Discover The Greek Islands

ALL IN ONE DAY ISTANBUL

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Transylvania Castle tour in 4 days from Bucharest

Best of Romania Tour in 10 days from Bucharest

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Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

Food, wine, events and nightlife

Adventure and sport

Wildlife, landscapes and nature

Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife

Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history

Air tours, road trips and transfers

Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation

Special interests and hobbies

Balkans Tours for Experienced Travelers

Page 4 of 120 Experienced Travelers Trips in Balkans with 733 Reviews

Page 4 of 120 Experienced Travelers Trips in Balkans with 733 Reviews