Balkans Explorer

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This 11-day Balkans tour starts on the Adriatic coast in ancient Dubrovnik before visiting old towns, lakeside churches, spectacular bridges, ancient ruins and beautiful scenery in Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia en-route to Greece
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This 11-day Balkans tour starts on the Adriatic coast in ancient Dubrovnik before visiting old towns, lakeside churches, spectacular bridges, ancient ruins and beautiful scenery in Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia en-route to Greece

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySplit
End CityThessaloniki

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece
  • Croatia

Attractions

  • Croatia
  • Split
  • Thessaloniki

Trip includes

    • All accommodation in 3 to 4-star level hotels
    • All transport and transfers in AC non-smoking vehicles
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service in Athens
    • Services of a professional local tour guide for all sightseeing tours
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (10 breakfasts)
    • Tipping kitty (except driver & guide)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Dubronik. Airport transfer & city tour
Welcome to Dubrovnik! We will meet you on your arrival in Dubrovnik airport and transfer you to your hotel. At 13:00, we head into town for a guided tour along the city walls, which provide great views of the Adriatic Sea. We'll also see the 13th century Franciscan Monas...
| OVERNIGHT
Dubrovnik hotel

| EXTRAS
Single Room Supplement, Extra day in Dubrovnik- pre-tour

Day 2: Follow the Dalmatian Coast to Split
Our second day in Croatia takes us on another scenic journey to the town of Split located on the Dalmatian Coast. Split is famed for its breathtaking beaches and its Diocletian's Palace, A UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 4th century. We'll explore the s...
| OVERNIGHT
Split hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 3: Mostar, the Stari Most Bridge & Sarajevo
After our time in Croatia, we cross the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina to the town of Mostar, which straddles the Neretva River. Famed for its iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge) built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, Mostar was one of the most heavily bombed location...
| OVERNIGHT
Sarajevo hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 4: Sarajevo to Belgrade
We'll start our day with a hearty breakfast before we say goodbye to Bosnia and Herzegovina and travel to Serbia. We'll stay in its capital city of Belgrade, famed for its impressive Orthodox churches and historical museums. Tonight, we'll make our way to Skadarska Stree...
| OVERNIGHT
Belgrade hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 5: Exploring Belgrade
We'll spend the entire day exploring Serbia's capital city of Belgrade today. Belgrade is one of Europe's oldest cities, boasting settlements which date back at least 7,000 years. Travellers flock here to immerse themselves in its rich culture, with ancient monuments at ...
| OVERNIGHT
Belgrade hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 6: Through Nis to Macedonia & Skopje
We start the day with a journey to Nis, Serbia's third largest city. We'll go on a sightseeing tour of Nis, as we delve deep into its Ottoman past. Nis is known for being the birthplace of Constantine the Great, a Roman Emperor of Illyrian-Greek origin from 306 to 337 AD...
| OVERNIGHT
Skopje hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 7: Exploring Skopje
You have the morning free to do some exploring or get some extra sleep in before we head out in the afternoon for a walking tour of Skopje, where we'll visit the Kale Fortress - situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River, the Church of the Hol...
| OVERNIGHT
Skopje hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 8: Explore lakeside Orhid's churches, the Macedonian Jerusalem
We start our day with a drive to the small lakeside resort city of Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ohrid is often known as the 'Macedonian Jerusalem', due to the sheer number of churches in the city, at one stage having 365, one for each day of the year. We'll explo...
| OVERNIGHT
Ohrid hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 9: Back to Greece & Thessaloniki
After finishing our time in Macedonia we make our way back to Greece, this time visiting Thessaloniki - Greece's second largest city famed for UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments and its breathtaking foreshore which boasts numerous cafes, cocktail lounges, bars and restaurants. We'll spend the rest of the day in Thessaloniki.

| OVERNIGHT
Thessaloniki hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 10: Exploring ancient Delphi, then travel back to Athens
Today we say goodbye to Thessaloniki as we make our way to the town of Delphi, which serves as the home of the 4th century BC Temple of Apollo and the former home of the legendary oracle. We'll explore the Temple of Apollo, before we visit the Museum of Delphi. We'll als...
| OVERNIGHT
Athens hotel

| MEALS
Breakfast

Day 11: Your Balkans adventure ends, hotel to airport transfer included
After an eventful journey through the Balkans, the tour unfortunately, comes to an end. After breakfast at your hotel in Athens, your time is free until we transfer you to the airport to board your flight back home. Extra days are available in Athens, and we can also arrange extensions to the tour to head to one of the Greek islands for some sun and relaxation at the end of your trip.

| OVERNIGHT
N/A

| MEALS
Breakfast

| EXTRAS
Extra days in Athens- post-tour, Greek island extensions (details on request)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,345
Price per day$195
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees (if applied)
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to sites visited (allow approx. EUR 13)
    • Greece hotel residence tax (see tour notes)
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for guide & driver
    • Optional tours
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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