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Best of Balkans Luxury Tour

12 days
From Sofia to Skopje
4.7
3 traveler reviews
Best of Balkans Luxury Tour - Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
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Tour Operator:
Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
Max group size:
24
Age range:
18 to 95
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
188343
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's historic sites with a local guide
  • Tour Belgrade's fortress and enjoy riverside views
  • Walk through Sarajevo's old town and taste local dishes
  • Discover Mostar's iconic stone bridge and market
  • Experience Dubrovnik's medieval walls and history

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia - Belgrade
  3. Day 3 Belgrade
  4. Day 4 Belgrade - Sarajevo
  5. Day 5 Sarajevo - Mostar - Trebinje
  6. Day 6 Trebinje - Dubrovnik - Trebinje
  7. Day 7 Trebinje - Kotor - Shkodra
  8. Day 8 Shkodra - Tirana - Ohrid
  9. Day 9 Ohrid - St. Naum - Ohrid
  10. Day 10 Ohrid - Skopje
  11. Day 11 Skopje - Matka Canyon
  12. Day 12 Skopje
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

23

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • MA
    · April 18th, 2024
    The Tour Guide Boyan and driver Barek were very professional. Hotels were of a high standard and places we went to were all fantastic. It was my birthday during the trip and he organised a beautiful spot to stop and we all had a small drink of champagne which was lovely. We are still in Skopje leaving on Saturday very interesting city.
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    Ciconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this review
    Hi Margaret, thank you for your wonderful review and a happy birthday from the Ciconia team! We're so glad to hear that you had a great time on your tour through the Balkans and we hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. We look forward to seeing you on... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • Best of Balkans Luxury Tour reviewer 2
    · August 14th, 2023
    Best tour. Really enjoyed it. Tour guid Bajan is one of a kind and really passionate, knowledgeable. Drive Berhan is the best with incredible skill. Iternary is spot on.
    Ciconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this review
    Hi Thein, thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your trip. We hope to welcome you on another tour with us soon! All the best, Ciconia Team
    Trip date: August 2023
  • Best of Balkans Luxury Tour reviewer 3
    · May 10th, 2023
    Most hotels.were very good to excellent. That cannot be said for the meals at most of the hotels. We were generally served “western” food, when we would have loved to have gone out to local restaurants to have the local foods like we did on the first night because the meal was not provided. Also, the drinks were far cheaper!! We would have FAR preferred to have paid for no meals up front, then pay for them ourselves at a local restaurant. Tour, guide, driver, experiences were excellent. We would still recommend this trip to our friends
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    Ciconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this review
    Dear Dennis, thank you for providing your feedback. We're happy to hear you had a good experience on your trip . All the best.
    Trip date: April 2023

Dates & Availability

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Best of Balkans Luxury Tour
From Sofia to Skopje

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    • What is the age range of participants in the tours?

      Most participants are between 50 to 65+, but younger travelers are also welcome.

    • Are there group size limits for the tours?

      Our tours typically accommodate a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 20 passengers.

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    • What kind of meals are offered during the tour?

      The tour typically includes breakfast and selected meals, but specifics will be provided upon booking.

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      Type C
      Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania and Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia and Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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