Balkan Kaleidoscope - 8 Balkan Countries in 14 Days
Member Savings
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- Flight tickets are not included
Itinerary
Arrival in Sofia and transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore the Bulgarian capital.
Departure by a company bus to Serbia. Our first stop is in the old capital - the town of Kruševac. Then we will visit Studenica - the most important monastery of medieval Serbia. Overnight in a hotel next to the monastery. (370 km)
Today we head to Bosnia and Herzigovina. After crossing the border we will see the famous bridge of Mehmed Pasha near Visegrad, praised in the novel "The Bridge on the Drina" of the Nobel laureate - Ivo Andrich. Then we will continue to Sarajevo. Overnight in the town of Sarajevo. (340 km)
A walking tour through the center of the Bosnian capital - Sarajevo, whose mosques and old Turkish bazaar with shops and cafes still keep the traditional oriental atmosphere of the region. Free time. Overnight.
Mostar is famous for its old houses and the old bridge, a symbol of peaceful coexistence of different cultural and religious communities in the Balkans. On our way to the border we will stop at Radimlja to see the unic stecci – grave stones from XV century. Arrive in Dubrovnik in the evening. (280 km)
A walking tour in the historic part of the town - the Pile Gate and Stradun Street, the Franciscan Monastery, the Dominican church, the Sponza Palace, Rector's Palace, "St. Blaise" cathedral. Free time. Overnight.
Our tour of the Balkan countries continues with Montenegro. After crossing the border we will visit the old town of Herzeg Novi and then head off to the famous Kotor Bay with the old towns of Perast and Kotor. A walking tour in Kotor – fortress walls, St. Luka square, Beskuća Palace, St. Trifon’s cathedral. Overnight. (90 km)
In the morning we will start with driving up the scenic road above the Kotor Bay, admiring some breathtaking views towards the Adriatic Sea. Then continue to the border with Kosovo. Overnight in the vivid town of Pec. (300 km)
In the morning we will visit Visoki Decani Monastery still guarded by KFOR. Then continue to the town of Prizren. Walking tour in the center of the town - Sinan pasha mosque, Our lady of Ljevis, the old stone bridge. Overnight. (80 km)
Drive to the capital of Albania. Walking tour in the afternoon - Skanderbeg square, Tanner's bridge, the rezidence of Enver Hoxha. Free time. Overnight. (180 km)
We continue to Macedonia. We will spend the afternoon strolling along the shore of Ohrid lake and roaming the narrow streets of Ohrid, where we will see Samuil’s fortress, the churches St. John Kaneo and St. Pantaleimon. Overnight. (130 km)
Admire the natural beauty of Matka Canyon. Afternoon walking tour in the capital of Macedonia. Visit Old Bazaar and explorer the architecture and curious and controversial statues around Macedonia Square. (170 km)
Departure to Bulgaria’s capital – Sofia. Free time in the city. (250 km)
Transfer to the airport for departure.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Penguin Travel.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Penguin Travel Reviews & Ratings
Other Penguin Travel Reviews
Would love to finish the trip
Started the Balkans Kaleidoscope Tour in September and loved every minute of the time that I had with the group before leaving for a family emergency. Would love to ...
Amazing experience
Excellent price/quality ratio. See almost everything to see in visited countries.
not a good sign a trust for a travel agency
You've cancelled my Bulgaria bike tour that is supposed to occur in April, as the country has banned all group tours. I would very much appreciate a reply to my emai...
Tour Operator
Penguin Travel International is a tour operator founded in Denmark in 1989, and a current member of the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), nr. 888, signifying that you can easily trust us in organizing your journey.
During the last 27 years the company has established itself as a leader on the Scandinavian as well as the Bulgarian adventure travel markets.
Through its offices in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Bulgaria and Russia, the company is currently offering cultural, trekking, cycling, equestrian, fishing and photo tours in more than 50 countries, spanning across Europe and some of the world’s remotest locations.
Penguin Travel is mostly focused on professionally organizing trips for individual travelers and small groups, as the main priority is the offering of the most flexible itineraries possible.
The head offices of the company are in Sofia and Plovdiv. You can contact us through the live chat on our site in real time, as well as through the mail, where you will receive a reply within 24 hours.
Our Tours
Since its foundation Penguin Travel has been guided by its restless exploration drive, which is why the main focus of the company has always been on remote and unexplored destinations. We believe that the encounters with distant and completely different cultures and landscapes, have an extraordinary enriching influence on every traveler, which is why our main goal is to offer our clients exciting and unforgettable experiences.
Entering the Bulgarian market, our goal has been to reveal some of the most exotic destinations to the Bulgarian travelers on an affordable price. The destinations offered by Penguin Travel range from Peru/Costa Rica to Thailand/Burma/ Laos/the Philippines/Myanmar, as well as Madagascar and the Siberian Taiga.
As we believe that what makes a journey truly unforgettable is not only the destination but the overall experience, we always try to organize our trips in a way that includes maximum interaction with the local communities, as well as with the surrounding landscapes that we encounter during our travels. This is also why our bestsellers include trips across the Trans Siberian Railway and safaris in South and East Asia.
Accommodation
During our tours we look for accommodation in small and middle-sized hotels, providing all the necessary sanitary conditions and comfort for a multi-day stay. Accommodation is important for us and we carefully chose and test our overnight locations, however it is not the main goal of our trips, which is why you should not expect to be housed in luxury hotels and spa retreats during our trips.
Tour leaders and local guides
We believe in the key role of the guide for every trip, which is why we prioritize on sending guides who can also work at the company, knowing the routes and the logistics of each of our trips.
Being adventurous and highly experienced in the tours we offer, our guides are the factor that unites each group and ensures the smooth conduct of our trips.
Most of our distant destination tours include local guides with profound knowledge on their corresponding areas, whose quality we track through the constant feedback of our customers, which we strongly adhere to for each aspect of our trips.
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations