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Balkan Explorer

BM-37652
4.5Based on
16 days
Local cultureGuided and EscortedBudget

Carbon neutral

Tour Type
Group
Max Group Size
51
Age Requirement
10 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece

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
DAY 2Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka
DAY 3Kalabaka - Ohrid
DAY 4Ohrid - Tirana
DAY 5Budva - 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
Balkan Explorer

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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 AlbaniaExplore 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

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