12 days tour

All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels)

All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels)

This tour includes:

Transport

Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus

Accommodation

4 & 3 star hotels

Guide

Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

Hygieneprotocol

For any tour departing from February 1st, 2023, we wonโ€™t be requiring travelers to be vaccinated. However, we strongly recommend that all travelers and staff are vaccinated to protect other tour members as well as the communities visited. Some countries and airlines may still request travelers to be vaccinated, so please make sure to check travel and entry requirements thoroughly. 

Others

Arrival airport transfer from Sofia Airport to the hotel on day 1 Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )

Meals

11 breakfasts

Not included:

Others

Any flights Travel insurance Meals not stated in the itinerary Items of a personal nature Tips & gestures Visa fees Entrance fees to the sights and museums Optional activities Other services not stated in the itinerary

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost.

Insurance

Insurance not included.

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Itinerary of your trip All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Sofia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Sofia

      Welcome to Sofia! At the airport, keep an eye out for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. At the hotel around 7pm, have an informal welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers. After you get all the critical information about the tour, head out for our optional group dinner around 8:15pm and walk the streets of Sofia. Included Activities Welcome Meeting Optional Activities Group Dinner

  • Day 2 Day 2: Sofia, Belgrade
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Sofia, Belgrade

      After a substantial breakfast, hop on the bus and make your way to the Serbian capital, Belgrade. With stunning views over the Danube and Sava rivers by the mighty medieval Belgrade Fortress, head to the heart of the capitol. Starting off at the vibrant pretty shopping street, Knez Mihailova, filled with cafes, shops and charming sites, kick off the walking tour to discover the incredible landmarks Belgrade has in store and their marvellous histories. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Belgrade City Tour

  • Day 3 Day 3: Belgrade, Sarajevo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Belgrade, Sarajevo

      Next stop Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovinaโ€™s capital, the city that has been through it all! It is where the Western and Eastern Roman Empire split and where people of many nations and religions met, lived and warred. You can still see many reminders of the Yugoslav War in bullet holes and cannon marks all around town. Though, still an oriental beauty with a unique twist, and a delight to discover on your walking tour in the old town. The city offers endless delicacies to taste, but the specialty is lamb. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sarajevo City Tour Entrance Fees Catholic Church - EUR 1

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje

      Today, we drive for the amazing Adriatic shore, but first a stop at Mostar! As you arrive in this dreamland, walk through the Old Town of this Herzegovina pearl, see the iconic highlights Old Bridge โ€“ Stari Most, and the old ฤarลกija (market). Enjoy your lunch with an amazing view at one of the local venues, discover the old town and make sure to try the delicious Turkish coffee. In the afternoon, we ride to Trebinje for our overnight stay. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Mostar City Tour Optional Activities Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje

      Get ready for a long day at Dubrovnik, the โ€œPearl of the Adriatic"! With its well-preserved majestic walls encircling the whole town and its sea of terra-cotta roof tiles, giving life to the "Kingโ€™s Landing", the whole town is an amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even the drive down to town from the mountain-side is a breakth-taking highlight in itself! We start off with a guided walking tour of the Old Town and marvel at the millennial history of this fairy-like town. Walk atop the mighty walls, discover cute narrow streets, taste delicious seafood or jump off into the crystal-blue waters. In the evening, we return to Trebinje for a good nightโ€™s rest. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Dubrovnik City Tour Optional Activities Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 40 Entrance Fees Dubronvnik City Walls - EUR 15

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trebinje, Kotor, Shkoder
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trebinje, Kotor, Shkoder

      Next stop Montenegro! Arrive in Kotor after a scenic drive an meet its calming natural beauty and characteristic architecture, a less-crowded version of Dubrovnik with its impressive medieval citadel. Following a walking tour of the old town with your expert local guide and some free time. Departure to Albania, which is our final destination for the day. Shkoder is one of the most authentic cities in Albania. Walking tour through the centre. Overnight in Shkoder. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Kotor City Tour Shkoder Walking Tour

  • Day 7 Day 7: Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid

      Hit the road after breakfast! A panoramic city tour of Tirana will introduce the best preserved and most beautiful samples of Albanian architecture, and drop us off at the town centre for some free time to discover the bustling Skenderbeg square. In the afternoon, continue towards Ohrid, Macedonia and check-in to your comfy hotel. You can rest up after a long day, or join the optional Balkan night with dinner. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Panoramic Tour of TiranaOhrid Walking Tour Optional Activities Balkan Night With Dinner - EUR 35

  • Day 8 Day 8: Ohrid, Skopje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Ohrid, Skopje

      Start off the day with a guided city tour of Old Ohrid hosting hundreds of chapels and churches scattered all around. In the afternoon travel to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, for the night. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Ohrid City Tour Optional Activities St. Naum Tour - EUR 20

  • Day 9 Day 9: Skopje, Thessaloniki
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Skopje, Thessaloniki

      Prepare to discover the beautiful Skopje with a guided sightseeing tour filled with stunning architecture, grand monuments and unique history. Pose with the famous statue of Alexander the Great or walk through the Macedonian Arc de Triumph. The city has countless landmarks and a vibrant street life with many cafes and bars around. In the afternoon cross the border heading towards the second largest Greek city, Thessaloniki. In the evening, join the panoramic bus tour to discover the hidden gems of the city. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Skopje City Tour Thessaloniki Panoramic Tour

  • Day 10 Day 10: Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi

      After breakfast, we depart for Kalambaka, the gateway to Meteora. Meteora is famous for its breath-taking scenery and ageless monasteries, almost suspended between the earth and sky. The town hosts one of the largest and steepest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, literally named as โ€œmiddle of the skyโ€. The World Heritage-listed site is out-of-this-world with its unique landscape of immense monolithic pillars and huge rounded boulders hosting monasteries on top, and one of the most visited locations in Greece. Each monastery has a central courtyard surrounded by chapels and living cells of monks, who have inhabited the region since the 11th century โ€“ for far less than the first inhabitants from 50,000 years ago. Later in the afternoon, hop on the bus for Delphi. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Meteora Tour

  • Day 11 Day 11: Delphi, Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Delphi, Athens

      Eat up at breakfast, you will be discovering Delphi and all its wonders. Built high atop the cliffs with spectacular scenery, the town made its name in ancient Greek mythology. Chosen as the centre of the earth, here is where the famous powerful Oracles of Delphi resided. UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi had a tremendous influence in the ancient world, uniting many city-states under the Hellenic spirit as displayed in rich monuments and ancient stories. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic drive to Athens. As you get your bearings and all the information you need about the capital from your guide, arrive at the hotel to freshen up. Prepare to cap off the amazing tour Greek-style; bring in the mezes, itโ€™s time to do some Sirtaki! Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Delphi Tour

  • Day 12 Day 12: Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Athens

      Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00). Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk! Meals Included Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 59

Age range allowed for this experience.

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