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Balkan Explorer

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16 daysDuration
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51 peopleMaximum group size
10 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Explore the Balkan peninsula and all its countries

Free days to enjoy Dubrovnik and Budapest

Explore Delphi, Meteora, Rila Monastery and Plitvice Lakes National Park

Visit Kotor, Budva, Sarajevo, Split, Tirana, Ljubljana, Belgrade and Thessaloniki

Itinerary

Set off on an odyssey across the Balkans with the "Balkan Explorer" tour—a 16-day mountains and multi-country adventure starting and ending in Athens. Tailored for experienced travelers and seniors who crave diversity, this guided group tour covers ten countries, from Greece’s ancient sites in Athens and Delphi to Croatia’s iconic Dubrovnik, Split, and Plitvice Lakes. Unwind in Budapest’s thermal baths, then journey through Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USP? This tour package’s extraordinary breadth, blending Mediterranean, Central, and Eastern European cultures, making it a true feast for curious minds and adventurous spirits.

day 1Start of tour in Athens

Welcome to Athens! This morning, meet up with your leader and tour group at the hotel. Then, embark on an orientation tour of Greece’s capital city, witnessing iconic sights such as the Academy, National Library, Greek parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and the temple of Olympian Zeus. After, enjoy free time to explore on your own or join the delicious Athens Food Tour to get your first taste of Greece’s renowned local produce and street food. Today also offers the incredible opportunity to tour the spectacular Acropolis! Please note that this optional excursion is very popular and must be booked prior to the start of the tour. Tonight, enjoy an included welcome dinner and indulge in traditional Greek cuisine!

Meals
Dinner
Others
Explore Athens; Greece’s ancient capital city, Enjoy a welcome dinner in Athens

day 2Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka

day 3Kalabaka - Ohrid

day 4Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodër

day 5Shkodër - Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik

day 6Dubrovnik

day 7Dubrovnik - Mostar - Sarajevo

day 8Sarajevo - Split - Northern Croatia

day 9Northern Croatia - Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana

day 10Ljubljana - Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest

day 11Budapest

day 12Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade

day 13Belgrade - Niš - Sofia

day 14Sofia - Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki

day 15Thessaloniki - Kamena Vourla - Athens

day 16End of tour in Athens

What's Included

Accommodation
15 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenienceSingle travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
Meals
Enjoy a welcome dinner in AthensVisit Tinkers Alley and enjoy a lunch stop in NišEnjoy a farewell dinner in Athens15 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 8 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboardAny public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
Guide
Embark on a guided tour of OhridEmbark on a guided walking tour of LjubljanaDiscover Budapest on a locally-guided driving tourEnjoy a guided tour of SofiaFully guided tour with experienced tour leaderTour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical detail
Others
Explore Athens; Greece’s ancient capital cityExplore the ancient ruins of DelphiVisit Meteora; see the formation of Eastern Orthodox monasteriesEnjoy a walking tour of Tirana, capital of AlbaniaSpend an evening in ShkodërExplore Budva and Kotor in MontenegroDiscover Dubrovnik on a walking tourVisit Mostar; a medieval Balkan townTake a walking tour of SarajevoExplore Split, an idyllic coastal cityVisit Plitvice Lakes National ParkVisit Maribor, a charming city in SloveniaAdmire Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest lakeVisit Novi Sad in SerbiaExplore Belgrade, capital of SerbiaExplore the majestic Rila MonasteryDiscover Thessaloniki; a Greek port cityVisit Kamena Vourla; a scenic coastal Greek city

Customer Reviews

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Culture V.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

A really Good Tour Leader, Dora was extremely Organised, Thoughtful and Helpful, very Professional too. The Driver was excellent. Lots of destinations covered, from unique cities to peaceful Lakes in Croatia. The tour was well organised. The hotels were good to very good, the rooms always spacious. The meals were always in lovely characterful restaurants, which I loved, and food was generally good to very good.

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A.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Well organised, interesting places, perfect pace.

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ShezVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Lots of fun, beautiful places to see and many memorable experiences throughout the tour.

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Expat #.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

I loved this trip in it's entirety. We had a really great group of travellers, and the "A" team with Peter and Elton. Peter made sure the seats were switched on the bus every day so everyone got the good seats at some point. He also switched the room mates regularly so we all had a chance at a room of our own and got to know each other better. We really liked that. Of the Optionals that we took part in starting with the Acropolis tour…fantastic! Great info, great guide perfect timing. We didn't do the Athens food tour as we were already getting an included dinner so thought it was an expense we could spend elsewhere. Really enjoyed the Greek evening in Meteora, again fantastic, and so much info from a very passionate guide who came along even though she had just lost her Grandmother that day. Fun evening for all. We didn't do the blue cave tour as the weather meant we were unlikely to see the cave and we weren't interested in the swimming stops. We did, however, get together with sev

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Kram H.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

An excellent 15 day tour of the former Yugoslavia. Now seven countries plus Albania, Hungry and Greece. Lots of miles/kilometres and early starts, but well worth the effort. Very knowledgeable tour leader (Peter K) and local guides. travelled with a nice group of people from across the world. Would suggest a little bit of research before your departure to maximise the benefits of visiting these similar but unique countries.

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