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All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels)

12 days
From Sofia to Athens
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Age range:
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Highlights

  • Explore cosmopolitan Sarajevo's eclectic mix of cultures
  • Walk King's Landing's city walls in Dubrovnik
  • Marvel at the monasteries of Meteora
  • Follow in Alexander the Great's footsteps in Macedonia

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia, Belgrade
  3. Day 3 Belgrade, Sarajevo
  4. Day 4 Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje
  5. Day 5 Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje
  6. Day 6 Trebinje, Kotor, Shkoder
  7. Day 7 Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid
  8. Day 8 Ohrid, Skopje
  9. Day 9 Skopje, Thessaloniki
  10. Day 10 Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
  11. Day 11 Delphi, Athens
  12. Day 12 Athens
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  • Accommodation
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Travel Talk

Number of tours

167

Age Range

18 to 60 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

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  • All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 1
    · November 20th, 2024
    It was a great tour. We got to see many countries, experience and learn a lot in just a couple of days. We had an excellent Tour Guide and Driver. Boyan was very professional, made aure that we were all safe and having a wonderful time.. I would highly recommend this tour to family and friends.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Anabel, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring multiple countries and had an amazing time with Boyan and the team. Your recommendation means the world to us—hope to see you on another adventure soon! All the best,... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • ST
    · November 12th, 2024
    This was our first experience participating in the Balkan Tour, which included visits to numerous fascinating sites, including several UNESCO World Heritage locations rich in history and stories. The hotels and breakfasts were generally satisfactory, though a couple of hotels were somewhat small and had minor issues with the bathrooms and air conditioning. Our tour guide, Vojin Munchan, provided outstanding service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the locations, cultural nuances, and various other aspects. Vojin's expertise and guidance significantly enhanced our overall experience.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Sally, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that your first Balkan tour was so memorable, with Vojin's knowledge and guidance adding extra depth to the journey. We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring the fascinating... Show more
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • NG
    · November 7th, 2024
    Good trip to get an overview of the Balkans and Greece. Vojin and Kris were fantastic, Fast paced, bring some euro coins with you if you can or pick them up when you arrive for toilet stops. Grab a day extra at the start to see Sofia properly; and a day at the end in Greece to cover the Acropolis.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Nathan, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring the Balkans and Greece with us. Vojin and Kris will be delighted to hear your kind words! Great tip on adding extra days for Sofia and Athens—there’s always so much... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • DS
    · October 23rd, 2024
    Great tour and best guide ever. I had the pleasure of doing “All about Balkans” with our guide Simon Simonvic and i can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences I've ever had! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the entire day was packed with beautiful sights and unforgettable experiences. A huge part of what made this tour special was our guide, Simon Simonovic. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the Balkans and its rich history, but his passion for the culture and local stories really brought everything to life. Simon was also so friendly and approachable, making everyone feel welcome and ensuring we had a great time. Whether it was pointing out hidden gems, answering our many questions, or sharing personal anecdotes, Simon went above and beyond to make the tour engaging and fun. I appreciated the balance between guided information and free time to explore on our own.
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    Hi Deepan, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your All About Balkans tour with Simon was such an amazing experience. It’s fantastic that his knowledge and passion for the region made the sights and stories come alive for... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • MN
    · October 3rd, 2024
    Great. A lot packed in
    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Margaret, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour through the Balkans, experiencing all of the amazing things it has to offer. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon! All the... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 6
    · September 22nd, 2024
    Got to see lot of places in a short period of time. It is a very fast pace tour.
    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Maneesha, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour through the Balkans, experiencing all of the amazing things it has to offer. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon! All the... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 7
    · September 5th, 2024
    Excellent Leader Simon and Driver Good tour and extremely non stop
    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Lean, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour through the Balkans, experiencing all of the amazing things it has to offer. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos from the trip! We will be sure... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • LP
    · August 8th, 2024
    The whole experience was nice, lots of travel time which is understandable especially crossing the borders between Balkan countries. Simon, the guide is very knowledgeable, he is passionate on the history about old Yugoslavia. Chris, the driver, is a professional driver, hands-down, (not to mention his wonderful playlist!). The local guides are so insightful. The tour in Athens is a little bit misleading. And I will write here what is mentioned in the introduction of the itinerary, it says, "Meet the Oracle of Delhi before climbing up to the Acropolis to get a panoramic view of a capital of ancient world, Athens. Unfortunately, we did not climb. It was good that we asked the guide (beforehand) about climbing the Acropolis and the guide said that it is not included. What we did, we skipped the 2.5 walking tour and proceeded to the Acropolis. When we say Athens, it is synonymous to Acropolis - a very important place we could not miss. My advise to future travelers - do not hesitate to ask the guides pertaining to itineraries. Overall, I highly recommend Tourradar to my friends. It was a pleasant experience and I am looking forward to more Tourradar tours in the future.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Lolita, thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us! We're glad to hear that overall, you had a nice experience on the tour through the Balkans. It’s wonderful to know that Simon's knowledge and passion added to your journey. We value all... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • SD
    · July 28th, 2024
    overall good, but a few issues with unhappy customers constantly complaining.
    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Stephen, thank you for your review and feedback! We’re glad to hear that you found your overall experience in the Balkans enjoyable. We take customer feedback very seriously and are continuously working to address any concerns. Your insights are... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • NM
    · July 7th, 2024
    I enjoyed my trip very much. The guide Vojin and our driver were both amazing. Vojin was very well organized, professional, and informative. He has a great sense of humor and kept us all entertained with his genuine insights and stories. We saw so many wonderful sights and the services of the local guides was superb. I would suggest more hotels in smaller, local communities that are walkable or in the city centers where attractions can be walked to. I also think more than one night would be good in Ochrid which our whole group felt was one of the best places we visited. Tour should probably be 15 days to properly cover this area.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Nina, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip and that Vojin and our driver made it memorable. We are always looking for ways to improve our tours, so your comments about extending the stay are greatly appreciated. We... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024

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All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels)
From Sofia to Athens

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