Grand Balkan Trip

21 days / 20 nights

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Get the full Balkan experience on a three-week-long Balkan holiday. Take the time to explore this region — you won’t regret a second of your Grand Balkan Trip!

Starting point

Belgrade

Finish point

Skopje

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  • Explore the rich history of the 6 Balkan capital cities
  • Discover the diverse cultural heritage of different regions
  • Rest your eyes on the pristine nature of several national parks
  • Let the sea breeze of the Adriatic coast and its islands refill your energy
  • Marvel at the numerous lakes and spectacular mountains

What’s included in the price?

Guided

English-speaking tour leader
Comfortable transportation
20 nights 3*/4* accommodation with breakfast
All entrance fees as in the itinerary
Walking tour of Belgrade
Walking tour of Novi Sad
Walking tour of Zagreb
Walking tour of Ljubljana
Ljubljana Castle
Boat ride on Ljubljanica River
Bled Castle
Bled Island boat ride
Postojna Cave entrance fee
Predjama Castle entrance fee
Plitvice National Park entrance fee
Walking tour of Šibenik
Walking tour of Trogir
Walking tour of Split
Boat trip
Snorkeling gear
Walking tour of Mostar
Koski-Mehmet Pasha Mosque entrance fee
Walking tour of Sarajevo
5 museum ticket (Brusa Bezistan)
Despića kuća
Svrzina kuća
Jewish museum
Sarajevo museum
Sarajevo Tunnel entrance fee
Walking tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Walls entrance fee
Walking tour of Kotor
Ada Bojana
Walking tour of Tirana
Walking tour of Skopje

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Single supplement
Superior Hotel Package

Self-guided

20 nights 3*/4* accommodation with breakfast
All entrance fees as in the itinerary
Comprehensive itinerary handout
Tour organisation
Walking tour of Belgrade
Walking tour of Novi Sad
Walking tour of Zagreb
Walking tour of Ljubljana
Ljubljana Castle
Boat ride on Ljubljanica River
Bled Castle
Bled Island boat ride
Postojna Cave entrance fee
Predjama Castle entrance fee
Plitvice National Park entrance fee
Walking tour of Šibenik
Walking tour of Trogir
Walking tour of Split
Boat trip
Snorkeling gear
Walking tour of Mostar
Koski-Mehmet Pasha Mosque entrance fee
Walking tour of Sarajevo
5 museum ticket (Brusa Bezistan)
Despića kuća
Svrzina kuća
Jewish museum
Sarajevo museum
Sarajevo Tunnel entrance fee
Walking tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Walls entrance fee
Walking tour of Kotor
Ada Bojana
Walking tour of Tirana
Walking tour of Skopje

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Single supplement
Superior Hotel Package

The Grand Balkan Trip offers you an in-depth first-hand experience of the Balkans, but the duration of the tour also allows for a more easy-going pace. In this case, quantity enables quality, because taking the time for a longer tour gives you the ability to enjoy it more instead of burning out after the first couple of days of intensive sightseeing.

This Balkan travel adventure includes seven countries, six capital cities, two national parks, eight UNESCO heritage sights, and countless incredible moments. Our program will mix days full of sightseeing with free days and afternoons, to ensure that you get the most out of your Balkan trip, and see all the amazing sights, while also having the time to explore these unforgettable locations on your own.

You’ll start the tour in Belgrade, Serbia’s impressive capital, and continue to Novi Sad, the second-largest Serbian city after Belgrade. After a day in Croatia’s capital Zagreb, you’ll make your way to Slovenia. Apart from its capital Ljubljana, you’ll also explore Slovenia’s natural beauty, its mesmerizing Alpine lakes Bled and Bohinj, and its majestic underground world in the world-famous Postojna Cave.

You’ll continue bonding with nature in Plitvice National Park in Croatia, a breathtakingly beautiful place full of turquoise terraced lakes, and ethereal waterfalls. You’ll leave behind Croatia’s freshwater wonders, and spend some time by the salt water of the Adriatic Sea. Croatia’s historic coastal cities like Šibenik, Split, and Dubrovnik are destined to charm you and make you wish you would spend all of your summer vacations here. To steal your heart completely, you’ll also sail around Hvar and its nearby Dalmatian islands.

With all the adventures described so far, you will still have four countries to visit! It is a grand Balkan trip after all.

Mostar and Sarajevo, two of the most lively, fascinating cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Balkans at large, will give you an insight into the cultural influences of the Ottoman Empire on the Balkans. Montenegro’s gorgeous coastal cities of Kotor, Budva, and Ulcinj will give you another taste of the Adriatic. In Albania and North Macedonia, you’ll dive into the different cultures of these countries in their capitals Tirana and Skopje, respectively. But you’ll also make sure to take advantage of Albania’s beautiful Durres beach, and Macedonia’s incredible Lake Ohrid, and take some time to relax.

We’ve tried to convey the beauty of the Balkans in the itinerary above, but you’ll only really believe it once you’ve seen it for yourself. The only thing left for you to do is to book your trip and pack your bags!

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Things to know

No, but we can arrange them for a surcharge from the following airports:

  • Ljubljana
  • Venice
  • Zagreb
  • Belgrade
  • Sofia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Podgorica

No, our tours do not include plane tickets, and we also do not advise on them. However, we can help you choose the airport closest to the starting location of your tour or arrange a shuttle from/to the airport for an additional fee

Of course, just let us know upon booking so we can make timely arrangements.

Solo travelers who want to meet and travel with like-minded people often join us on our tours, except the private ones. Our mission is to provide you with a relaxed and sociable tour experience that allows the group to grow closer throughout the journey. Solo travelers will be roomed with another solo traveler of the same gender or can upgrade to a solo room for an additional fee.

If you provide your dietary requirements when booking your tour, we will make the necessary arrangements to the best of our ability. But please understand that vegan & gluten-free options are not as widely available in this area, especially in the more rural Balkans.

All the countries on our Balkan Tours, except Slovenia, use their local currency. We recommend you exchange small amounts of money as you go in the cities since the exchange rates are much more favorable than at the airports. Your tour leader will be happy to assist you.

The currencies in the countries on our way are: 

  • Serbian Dinar, 
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark, 
  • Macedonian Denar, 
  • Albanian Lek, 
  • Euro in Slovenia and Croatia.

On scheduled tours, you are limited to taking 1 suitcase and 1 smaller bag for personal items per person.

There are no luggage restrictions on private tours, as long as you’re able to carry it for a short distance.

If you inform us before the departure date, you can join our tour later on, but it is your responsibility to catch up with us. 

Ratings & Reviews

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Арина Проценко

Verified customer · 1 month ago

Thank you Balkan Tours for organizing the trip! We had a good time and special thanks to our tour guide Theodor who took a good care of us and introduced to Balkan culture. Well done and cheers🥂 Best, Aryna & Sami

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walaimas tapasanan

Verified customer · 2 months ago

We booked a 15-day private Balkan journey with Balkan Tours. Throughout the trip, we had wonderful experience, excellent itinerary planning, very helpful driver, very nice hotels and very professional services beyond our expectation.

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Sabrina Cassia

Verified customer · 9 months ago

Our experience with Balkan Tours was fantastic! We were 12 people, and with our driver Platin, we did a tour through Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, and Croatia! Everything went well, excellent hotels, and a fascinating itinerary! Thank you, Sabrina.

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Daniyal A

Verified customer · 24 days ago

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paz burgos

Verified customer · 1 month ago

EXCELLENT TRAVEL FORMAT. OUR GUIDE-DRIVER EXCELLENT!!! NOTABLE GUIDE IN SARAJEVO WITH HIS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. IN SUMMARY, IT WAS A REWARDING TRIP TO A LESS KNOWN PART OF EUROPE, OTHERWORLDLY LANDSCAPES, STORIES OF RESILIENCE, DIFFERENT LANGUAGES, CULTURES, AND RELIGIONS LIVING TOGETHER IN RESPECT. GRAND!!!!!!!

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Joan Tay

Verified customer · 1 month ago

It has a well co-ordinated vacation! Our driver Thomson for Slovenia and Dario for Croatia were superb.

All available guidance options

Join a Group

When we say small, we mean small. Our groups consist of 4-8 people, so you are able to get a true in-depth experience of the destination without the hassle of travelling with a busload of people. This is ideal for solo travellers, couples, small groups of friends and family who are happy to share their journey with other like minded people. We need a minimum of 4 people to run this boutique tour with your own tour leader, accommodation and activities arrangements and comfortable transportation. If your group is bigger, please contact us for a different arrangement.

Private Guided Group

Private tour gives you the freedom and flexibility to adjust your days on the tour to your needs and wishes. The driver guide and all of your transfers are exclusively just for you, so you have more control over your time and schedule and more of a personal experience without having to adapt to a bigger group. Whether you are travelling alone or with family and friends, guided private tours give you the option for more stops, add-on and on the fly changes, as long as they fit the itinerary, which we carefully prepare and organise, so you can have a carefree holiday.

Self-guided

For travellers that want flexibility and independence. We organize the tours of your choice, but the adventure of getting around is all yours. You will get a fly & drive itinerary handout with activities, accommodations and travelling tips with full support of our team for any emergencies or concerns. You will take yourself around, but we can arrange a car rental or even a campervan if you wish.

Exceeding Your Expectations

Exceeding Your Expectations

Our local team with an in-depth knowledge of the region cherry-picked only the best things to do in the Balkans, aimed at all sorts of travellers.

Expert Local Guides

Expert Local Guides

Experienced and passionate local guides will make your trip run smoothly, going that extra mile for you.

100% Balkan

100% Balkan

We are an international team from the Balkans and our tours have been carefully designed to ensure memorable travel.

Book with Confidence

Book with Confidence

We are a financially protected company, fully bonded and insured, keeping your money safe and allowing you to travel with confidence.

Small Groups

Small Groups

Offering travel in private or small groups, so you can explore without rushing and have more time to immerse yourself in the local culture.

from 3.550 € /person