Full Itinerary & Trip Details

Best of Balkans
Cross seven countries off your bucket list

Travel from the Danube to the Adriatic Sea

Take a dip in Dubrovnik's crystal clear waters

Enjoy the lively and varied nightlife of Budva

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Trip Overview

PRICE STARTING FROM DURATION IDEAL AGE

$626 9 days 18 to 39 year olds

STARTS IN → ENDS IN
Sofia → Sofia

STYLE
Coach / Bus

OPERATOR TOUR CODE

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Itinerary

Introduction
Embark on this unforgettable tour of the best of the Balkans. Kicking it off at the Bulgarian
capital, make your way through Belgrade and Bosnia & Herzegovina, and besiege the walls of
Dubrovnik before cliff-jumping into the sapphire waters of the Adriatic. Dry off on the way to
spectacular Montenegro, passing by its soul-stirring mountain backdrop and the spectacular
coastline to be welcomed by its warm and lively people. Visit the home of Alexander the Great,
Macedonia, and uncover its unspoken natural beauty and impressive history in this Balkans
tour.

Day 1: Sofia

Sofia,
Start Point
Bulgaria

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, we will have the informal welcome meeting with our guide and
fellow travellers. As we get all the critical information about the tour, we head out for our optional
group dinner around 20:15pm. Included Activities; Welcome Meeting Optional Activities ; Group
Dinner

Day 2: Sofia, Belgrade

After a substantial breakfast, we make our way to Belgrade. With stunning views over the
Danube and Sava rivers, the mighty medieval Belgrade Fortress, we go for the heart of the
capitol. Starting off at the vibrant pretty shopping street, Knez Mihailova, filled with cafes, shops
and charming sites, we kick off the walking tour to discover the incredible landmarks Belgrade
has in store. Included Activities; Guided Belgrade City Tour, Meals; Breakfast

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Day 3: Belgrade, Sarajevo

Next stop Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina’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. Included Activities; Sarajevo City Tour Meals; Breakfast

Day 4: Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje

Today, we drive for the amazing Adriatic shore, Mostar! As we arrive in this dreamland, we walk
through the Old Town of this Herzegovina pearl, see the iconic highlights Old Bridge – Stari
Most, and the old čaršija (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.   Included Activities; Mostar Walking Tour
Meals; Breakfast

Day 5: Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje

Get ready for a full day of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl 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 King’s
Landing, the whole town is an amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site – the drive down to town
is a 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 the night. Included Activities; Guided Dubrovnik City Tour Meals; Breakfast

Day 6: Trebinje, Kotor, Budva

After the breakfast, we leave for our first stop at Kotor, Montenegro with its calming natural
beauty and characteristic architecture; a less-crowded and more authentic version of Dubrovnik
with its impressive citadel. Following a walking tour of the old town with our expert local guide
and some free time, we make our way to the popular touristic hub of the region, Budva. Your
guide will take you on a brief walking tour of the vibrant summer town with great food,
impressive views and lively nightlife.   Included Activities; Guided Kotor City Tour, Budva Walking
Tour Meals; Breakfast

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Day 7: Budva, Tirana, Ohrid

We hit the roads following breakfast, next stop Albania! 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, we continue towards Ohrid, Macedonia and check-in to our comfy hotel. You can rest
up after a long day, or join the optional Balkan night with dinner. Included Activities; Panoramic
City Tour of Tirana, Ohrid Walking Tour Optional Activities; Balkan Night with Dinner,
Meals; Breakfast

Day 8: Ohrid, St.Naum, Skopje

Today, we start the day with a guided city tour of Old Ohrid hosting hundreds of chapels and
churches scattered all around. Afterwards we drive for the heavenly Monastery of Saint Naum
built on a high rocky cliff overlooking the vast Ohrid Lake. Surrounded by incredible nature, we
have free time to discover the complex, have lunch and even swim in the lake! In the afternoon,
we travel to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, for our overnight stay. Included Activities; Guided
Ohrid City Tour, St.Naum visit Optional Activities; Ohrid Boat Trip Meals; Breakfast

Day 9: Skopje, Sofia

Sofia,
End Point
Bulgaria

Eat up this morning as we will hit the streets 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, we leave for Sofia, where our trip ends and we say goodbye to our new friends.  
Included Activities; Skopje Guided City tour Optional Activities; No Meals; Breakfast

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What’s Included
Accommodation
4 star hotels

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

Meals
8 breakfasts

Transport
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
From Sofia Airport (on day 1)

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Others
Welcome Meeting.

Arrival Transfer.

Guided Belgrade City Tour.

Sarajevo City Tour.

Mostar Walking Tour.

Guided Dubrovnik City Tour.

Guided Kotor City Tour, Budva Walking Tour.

Panoramic City Tour of Tirana, Ohrid Walking Tour.

Guided Ohrid City Tour, St.Naum visit.

Skopje Guided City tour.

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Departure Dates
STARTING IN ENDING IN
Sofia Sofia

20 April 2019 28 April 2019

04 May 2019 12 May 2019

18 May 2019 26 May 2019

01 June 2019 09 June 2019

15 June 2019 23 June 2019

22 June 2019 30 June 2019

29 June 2019 07 July 2019

06 July 2019 14 July 2019

13 July 2019 21 July 2019

20 July 2019 28 July 2019

27 July 2019 04 August 2019

03 August 2019 11 August 2019

10 August 2019 18 August 2019

17 August 2019 25 August 2019

24 August 2019 01 September 2019

07 September 2019 15 September 2019

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21 September 2019 29 September 2019

05 October 2019 13 October 2019

19 October 2019 27 October 2019

02 November 2019 10 November 2019

16 November 2019 24 November 2019

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