Balkans Explorer Trips in 2025/2026

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Hiking the Balkans: Via Dinarica

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Get your heart racing on an active trip across four countries, showcasing some of the best of the Western Balkans. Hike through the Dinaric Alps from Italy through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania. Watch the sunset on an evening hike in Blidinje Nature Park and spend a day exploring Sarajevo at your own pace. Take a scenic ferry trip to Koman, follow the Valbona-Theth trail and see glacial lakes as you wander through Durmitor National Park in Montenegro. With history, culture, nature and adventure combined, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.

Trekking and Hiking Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Split, Tirana, Blidinje Nature P

Split, Tirana, Blidinje Nature Park, Sarajevo, Durmitor National Park, Prokletije, Valbona Valley National Park

Duration11 days

From

USD 3,875

USD 3,759

Saving

USD 116

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Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria Discovered - 12 days

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Take in the highlights of Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria on this 12-day group tour travelling from Belgrade to Sofia. Explore the vibrant capitals of Belgrade, Bucharest and Sofia, see Dracula's Castle in Transylvania and visit medieval Brasov. Uncover the rural roots of lesser-visited Bulgaria in Arbanasi, stroll the cobbled streets of Veliko Tarnovo and take in the historic highlights of Plovdiv.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sofia, Belgrade, Plovdiv, Sibiu

Sofia, Belgrade, Plovdiv, Sibiu, Sinaia, Bucharest, Arbanasi

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Duration12 days

From

USD 3,745

USD 3,183

Saving

USD 562

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Highlights of Eastern Europe & Turkey

(4 reviews )

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Amazing experience and glad to have done this tour with g adventures

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Sleeper Train

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Budapest, Istanbul, Plovdiv, Can

Budapest, Istanbul, Plovdiv, Canakkale, Selçuk, Izmir, Cappadocia, Balla Géza, Sighisoara, Brasov, Bucharest, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia

Duration20 days

From

USD 4,099

USD 3,976

Saving

USD 123

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Tirana to Corfu: Ancient Towns & the Albanian Riviera

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I had the most amazing time and met such wonderful people. Our tour guide was so professional but also knew how to have a great time with us which was the perfect combination. I couldn’t recommend G Adventures enough.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tirana, Corfu, Berat, Himare

Duration7 days

From

USD 1,199

USD 1,163

Saving

USD 36

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Montenegro & Albania Adventure

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Great introduction to these 2 fascinating and beautiful Balkan countries- I learned a lot and have many great photos and memories.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tirana, Kotor, Vlore, Gjirokaste

Tirana, Kotor, Vlore, Gjirokaster, Berat, Zabljak, Kolasin, Podgorica, Shkoder, Kruje

Duration14 days

From

USD 2,949

USD 2,861

Saving

USD 88

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Express to the Orient: Paris to Istanbul

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On this 15-day adventure traversing Europe from Paris to Istanbul, use local trains to follow the historic routes once used by the Orient Express’ carriages in the 19th century. Travel by train all the way from Paris to Budapest, with stops to explore the historic quarters and modern offerings of Strasbourg, Munich and Vienna. Then change lines and follow another historic route from Belgrade to Istanbul, riding local trains to experience Nis, Sofia and Plovdiv as you go. With plenty of free time to explore at each stop, and a passionate local leader on hand to point you in the right direction, there isn’t a moment you’ll want to miss on this rail adventure.

Explorer Train tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Paris, Istanbul, Belgrade, Nis

Paris, Istanbul, Belgrade, Nis, Plovdiv, Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, Budapest

Duration15 days

From

USD 5,285

USD 5,126

Saving

USD 159

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The Best of Greece & Turkey

(4 reviews )

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Becoming my favorite way to travel.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Athens, Bergama, Selçu

Istanbul, Athens, Bergama, Selçuk, Pamukkale, Meteora, Delphi, Nafplion, Canakkale

Duration15 days

From

USD 3,499

USD 3,394

Saving

USD 105

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Classic Balkans: Trebinje to Tirana

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Itinerary was great, and allowed a bit of freedom in choosing what we want to do.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tirana, Trebinje, Kolasin, Podgo

Tirana, Trebinje, Kolasin, Podgorica, Shkoder, Čitluk, Mostar, Sarajevo, Kotor, Zabljak

Duration14 days

From

USD 2,999

USD 2,909

Saving

USD 90

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Highlights of Montenegro

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An amazing journey around just two of the Balkans with a chance to discover their amazing cultural and political history. Needless to say, the landscapes are incredible and vary massively as you cross the country. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to learnt as much as they can about this spectacular region in a relatively short amount of time.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tirana, Kotor, Zabljak, Kolasin

Tirana, Kotor, Zabljak, Kolasin, Podgorica, Shkoder

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,499

USD 1,454

Saving

USD 45

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Turkey to Greece Express - 9 days

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PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Explore Turkey and Greece in just 9 days on this group tour. Begin in Istanbul with guided sightseeing and a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, which divides Europe and Asia. Pay your respects at the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli, visit the fabled town of Troy and the acropolis of Pergamum. Explore legendary Ephesus before flying to Athens for a guided tour and of course, a visit to the mighty Acropolis. End with a day cruise to the stunning Saronic Islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Athens, Bosphorus, Can

Istanbul, Athens, Bosphorus, Canakkale, Kusadasi

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Duration9 days

From

USD 3,615

USD 3,073

Saving

USD 542

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Turkey to Athens & Greek Islands - 18 days

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Embark on an 18-day journey tracing the footsteps of Odysseus with this specially curated tour of Turkey and Greece. Begin in Istanbul, then explore Ankara, the underground cities of Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Gallipoli and legendary Ephesus. In Greece, explore the ancient treasures of Athens and unwind on the tranquil islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Crete. Experience an extraordinary adventure through ancient times, from the revered steps of the Parthenon to the remarkable ruins of Troy.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Athens, Mykonos, Santo

Istanbul, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Heraklion, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Izmir, Canakkale

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Duration18 days

From

USD 6,305

USD 5,359

Saving

USD 946

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Istanbul to Cappadocia, Santorini & Athens - 15 days

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Experience the highlights of Turkey and Greece in this 15-day tour, starting with the vibrant city of Istanbul, where you explore historic mosques, cruise the Bosphorus, and visit the Grand Bazaar. Continue to Ankara and Cappadocia to discover ancient civilisations, underground cities, and surreal landscapes. Journey on to Pamukkale’s thermal terraces, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and the coastal charm of Izmir before crossing to the Greek islands. Enjoy the beauty and leisure of Samos, Mykonos, and Santorini, with their stunning beaches, quaint villages, and cultural sites. The tour concludes in Athens, with visits to iconic landmarks like the Acropolis.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Athens, Mykonos, Santo

Istanbul, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Izmir, Samos

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Duration15 days

From

USD 5,465

USD 4,645

Saving

USD 820

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Istanbul & Athens Uncovered - 7 days

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This 7-day tour takes you from Istanbul to Athens, blending rich history with iconic landmarks. Explore Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar, then cruise along the Bosphorus. In Athens, visit the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon, experiencing the essence of two ancient civilizations.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul, Athens

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Duration7 days

From

USD 1,525

USD 1,144

Saving

USD 381

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Mykonos Party at Sea

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Join us, on our Mykonos cruise for a week filled with onboard music, drinks & dancing, an onshore pub crawl and even a toga party (you are in Greece afterall!). After boarding in Laurium, close to Athens you'll be welcomed onboard by the crew and meet your fellow travellers. In the evening you'll have the choice of staying onboard or exploring Lauriums famous bar strip. Leaving the mainland behind we make stops in Kea and Siros, enjoying music whilst sailing, a cove party on Kea and a DJ party whilst on Siros. Our next stop is the star of the show, you guessed it, Mykonos! You'll have plenty of time to explore Mykonos, visit the world famous clubs and party onboard whilst sailing around the island. As we change course and head back to Athens, we'll make a final stop at Kolona beach on Kythnos for a day of relaxation.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Athens, Cape Town, Mykonos, Kythnos

Duration8 days

From

USD 795

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All Balkans Explorer Trips

337 Explorer Trips in Balkans with 526 Reviews

337 Explorer Trips in Balkans with 526 Reviews

Hiking the Balkans: Via Dinarica

Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria Discovered - 12 days

Highlights of Eastern Europe & Turkey

Tirana to Corfu: Ancient Towns & the Albanian Riviera

Montenegro & Albania Adventure

Express to the Orient: Paris to Istanbul

The Best of Greece & Turkey

Classic Balkans: Trebinje to Tirana

Highlights of Montenegro

Turkey to Greece Express - 9 days

Turkey to Athens & Greek Islands - 18 days

Istanbul to Cappadocia, Santorini & Athens - 15 days

Istanbul & Athens Uncovered - 7 days

Mykonos Party at Sea

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All Balkans Explorer Trips

337 Explorer Trips in Balkans with 526 Reviews

337 Explorer Trips in Balkans with 526 Reviews