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17-Day Grand Balkan Cultural Tour

17 days
From Bucharest to Zagreb
4.6
7 traveler reviews
17-Day Grand Balkan Cultural Tour - Balkland
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 15
Age range 13 to 70
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest's historic and modern blend
  • Tour Peleș Castle's stunning German Renaissance
  • Stroll through Plovdiv's ancient and vibrant streets
  • Discover Sofia's rich history and cultural sites
  • Cruise on Lake Ohrid and visit St. Naum Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Bucharest: The Start of Your Balkan Adventure
  2. Day 2 A Cultural Journey Through Bucharest’s Iconic Landmarks
  3. Day 3 Exploring Romania’s Iconic Landmarks: From Peleș Castle to Brașov
  4. Day 4 Exploring Bulgaria’s Historic Towns
  5. Day 5 Discovering Sofia’s Historic and Cultural Sites
  6. Day 6 Journey to Skopje and Discovering North Macedonia’s Charm
  7. Day 7 Discovering the Beauty of Ohrid
  8. Day 8 Exploring the Heart of Tirana
  9. Day 9 Immersing in Albanian Culture and Nature
  10. Day 10 From Podgorica to the Coastal Gems of Montenegro and Dubrovnik
  11. Day 11 Discovering Dubrovnik and the Wonders of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  12. Day 12 From Mostar to Sarajevo, Unveiling Bosnia’s Rich History
  13. Day 13 From Sarajevo to the Cultural Heart of Serbia
  14. Day 14 Journey to Ljubljana and Exploring Slovenia’s Charming Capital
  15. Day 15 A Scenic Journey from Lake Bled to Zagreb
  16. Day 16 Exploring Zagreb and the Natural Wonders of Plitvice Lakes
  17. Day 17 Departure from Zagreb
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Balkland

4.6
(7 reviews)

Number of tours

3

Age Range

5 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

67%

Balkland is a travel agency specializing in tours of the Balkan peninsula....

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Customer Reviews

  • Michaela
    · April 29th, 2024
    Excellent tour. I was made to feel special right from the go, as I received a very warm welcome. I learnt so much of the history of the Balkans and was introduced to places I had never heard of. The restaurant choices choices were wonderful. I learnt to eat and appreciate local food All guides were amazing but I loved Viktor in North Macedonia because of his friendly and quiet personality. Mike was amazing as a tour leader, who made sure everything was up to standard . He also checked that I was having a great experience. Ivan our drive is one of the best. To Tiana and Ivan the photographers who accompanied us, thank you for ensuring I had the best time. Your photographs and videos are very special. My highlights, way to many to mention but Kotor, Postajne caves, Tirana, Skopje and Sarajeva were some but for different reasons. Would I book Balkland again definitely. The experience is what counts and I really learnt to appreciate the varied countries and gained a small insight into their beauty and history.
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  • Patrick
    · November 2nd, 2023
    Best Tour Ever!!! That is saying something since we travel by tour annually. We're already planning our next tour with Balkland!!! Mike treated us to an exceptional tour!!! It was the perfect balance of tour with plenty of personal time to steep ourselves in the peaceful serenity of Medjugorje and all the services available for visiting pilgrims. We were so grateful for the local guide Blazenka who Mike introduced us to. She shared the incredible history and spirituality of Medjugorje with heart felt joy and her own personal experiences. She also let Mike know that Ivan would be having an extraordinary apparition at the Blue Cross on our last night in Medjugorje so we were able to attend that incredible event. After saying good bye to Medjugorje, Mike took us to the Unesco heritage site Pocitelj, a 15th century village. Then we had a wonderful tour at the impressive Andrija Winery. On the drive back to Sarajevo we visited the gorgeous Kravica Waterfalls and the lovely Bona Spring recreational park!!! Our tour ended with an evening stroll thru historic downtown Sarajevo and a delicious final dinner together!!! It was perfect!!! We are so looking forward to returning for another memorable tour with Balkland!!!
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17 days
17-Day Grand Balkan Cultural Tour
From Bucharest to Zagreb

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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 and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania 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.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 24th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Balkland. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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