Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
It was an excellent trip. It is, however, very hectic (set your alarm for 6:00 am everyday), and get ready to go! We knew this when setting out (as we have done 3 other EE tours), but I think "next time" our preference would be to stay a little longer in some of the places and maybe not visit so many places.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Munich, Bratislava, Prague, Ljub
Munich, Bratislava, Prague, Ljubljana, Split, Dubrovnik, Budva, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Budapest
I found the Balkan Explorer tour to be all that I was expecting. I knew that visiting 10 countries in 16 days was going to be a busy holiday and it was. We saw so many amazing places under the guidance of our wonderful tour guide Dragana. She was perfect for the job as she guided a large group through a packed and varied trip through the Balkans. She was so knowledgeable of all of the places we visited but, more importantly, she took a personal interest in everyone on the tour and tried to make everyone's experience special.
The only negative for me was how fast paced the tour was. There were places (like Ljubljana) that I would have loved to have spent more time in. Again, I knew what I signed up for and I think there were always going to be special places that I was going to want to see more of.
The other special part of the tour was getting to meet so many wonderful people from all over the world. All in all, it was a great experience!
MountainsLocal culture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Athens, Budapest, Belgrade, Sofi
Athens, Budapest, Belgrade, Sofia, Thessaloniki, Kalabaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Split, Ljubljana
This trip was absolutely amazing! It has wonderful scenery and architecture. The history of these countries make you think about humanity and the resolve of people. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and geography of the countries. The hotels were centrally located, clean and very comfortable. The extra excursions were fun! Best of all the people that were in our group were extremely friendly!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Prague, Cesky Krumlov
Budapest, Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin
Absolutely enjoyed the tour. Rachelle our tour leader was so organized and kept us on point with everything on our schedule. Garbor our driver is the best ever! Such a wonderful, clean, loving, understanding person who made the trip so enjoyable while on the road. Loved the whole experience and the people my daughter and I got to meet and become friends with.
This G Adventures trip was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the experience. It can be quite fast paced but it’s a great way to see and learn about lots of places in Central Europe in short amount of time.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A great trip I would highly recommend to those interested in this style of travel, made all the more enjoyable thanks to the skill & dedication of our wonderful tour leader!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Sofia, Sibiu, Sighisoa
Budapest, Sofia, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Brasov, Bucharest, Veliko Tarnavo
DO NOT GO ON THIS TRIP if you're not ok with joining a group that has already been happily travelling together for a week. This is NOT a standalone trip, you're joining partway through on the European Trail.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hostel, Resort, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, London, Vienna, Krakow, B
Paris, London, Vienna, Krakow, Budapest, Ljubljana, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps
Thriving capital cities and friendly seaside villages, hidden mountain hamlets and an Old Town set on the water – Eastern Europe flaunts a pretty impressive display of attractions. On this 26-day adventure, you’ll discover the highlights of this diverse region, plus a whole lot of lesser-known spots. Explore the up-and-coming, once war-ravaged Sarajevo, fall in love with the walled city of medieval Dubrovnik, kick into adventure mode in Ljubljana and feast on regional specialties in Venice, along the Cinque Terre, in Florence and in Rome. With expert local guidance and a small group of like-minded travellers, what more could you need for an epic journey across Europe?
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Rome, Dubrovnik, Split
Budapest, Rome, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Venice, Belgrade, La Spezia, Florence, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor