Balkans and Adriatic adventure from Athens to Belgrade

Private tour

Location: Greece

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 19 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

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Highlights

Greece
Albania
North Macedonia
Kosovo
Montenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Slovenia
Serbia

All about the trip

This is our longest Balkan tour which covers the most famous cities and sites of all western Balkan countries, Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. In addition, we have visits to the most famous places in Croatia and Slovenia, as well.

Do you have your own ideas and requirements for similar tour? Please contact us and we will be happy to prepare for you a tailor made itinerary.

What is included in the price

Private transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or minibus;
18 nights accommodation at 4* hotels, including daily breakfast and hotel taxes;
Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour;
Private guided tours at Butrinti ancient site, Tirana, Ohrid and St. Naum full day, Skopje city tour, Sarajevo and Mostar city tours, Ljubljana walking tour, Zagreb walking tour, Belgrade and Novi Sad full day, including inside visits as described in the itinerary and admission fees
1 bottle of water per person / per day
complementary

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in Single room - 925 € (for single travelers)
Supplement for HB (dinner, when minimum 3 persons on tour - 360 € p.p. (if required and booked in advance)
Pre or post tour accommodation and airport transfer(s) are on your own.
Any other meal (lunch or dinner)
Gratuities for the driver/guide (not obligatory)
Personal travel insurance

Valid passport is required

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

Accommodation is in DBL room.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream

Itinerary

DAY 1: Central Greece and Meteora Monasteries
	Pick up from your hotel in Athens and departure towards Delfoi ancient site. Individual visit to the museum and the site (admission fee to be paid on the spot). Lunch break and afternoon departure towards Kalambaka, near Meteora monasteries. O/N at hotel Famissi Eden 4* or similar
DAY 2: Greek mountains
	Morning visit to two Meteora monasteries (entrance fee included). Drive north to the picturesque village of Metsovo for coffee break. Continue to Ioanina lake and city. Afternoon at leisure, we recommend a boat ride to the island on Ioanina lake. O/N in Ioanina, hotel Politia 4* or similar
DAY 3: Welcome to Albania
	Drive towards the biggest port in the area Igoumenitsa. Crossing the Greek - Albania border. Afternoon visit to Butrinti ancient site (private guided tour, entrance fee included). Overnight in Saranda, Hotel Grand 4* or similar.
DAY 4: The Albanian coastline
	After breakfast drive along the picturesque Albanian coastline, via Llogara NP with panoramic views of Ionian sea. Passing the city of Vlore and arrival to the biggest Albanian port Durres. Recommended to visit in Durres are remains of the ancient theatre, Archeological museum, the Durres tower... Drive to Tirana, Albanian capital. O/N in Tirana, hotel Mondial 4* or similar.
DAY 5: Tirana and welcome to Macedonia
	In a morning private guided Tirana city tour. Drive towards Macedonia and St. Naum monastery. Visit the monastery (inside) possibility to have a boat ride on the lake, above the springs of Black Drim river. Overnight at hotel Millenium palace Ohrid 4* or similar.
DAY 6: Ohrid and Ohrid lake
	Ohrid walking tour in a morning (full day private guided tour, entrance fee included). Visit to the most important Ohrid sites - The Ohrid fortress (inside) the Holly area of Plaosnik with new St Klement’s church (inside) the small church of St John in Kaneo (outside) and the cathedral church of St Sofia (inside. Afternoon at leisure in Ohrid. Overnight at hotel Millenium palace Ohrid 4* or similar.
DAY 7: West Macedonia and Skopje
	Drive towards Skopje via Mavrovo NP, on the picturesque road along Black Drim and Radika rivers. Upon arrival in Skopje, private guided Skopje walking tour, with visit to Skopje old town, the main square and pedestrian zone. Overnight in Skopje, Hotel Ibis Center or similar.
DAY 8: Kosovo
	Leaving Macedonia and passing into Kosovo, the youngest European country. Visit to Grachanica monastery (inside) site protected by UNESCO. Coffee break at the capital Pristina and afternoon drive to the picturesque town of Prizren. Overnight in Prizren, hotel Theranda 4* or similar.
DAY 9: Montenegro tour
	Morning departure to Montenegro. Passing Podgorica and visit to Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro. Possibility to visit some of many museums in this city. Afternoon drive towards the coastal town of Budva for O/N, hotel 4*.
DAY 10: Boka Kotorska bay and Dubrovnik
	Drive along picturesque coast line of Boka Kotorska bay. Stop over at Kotor and individual visit to the old town. Departure towards Montenegro - Croatia border and arrival in Dubrovnik. In the afternoon, transfer to Dubrovnik Old town to visit. Overnight in Dubrovnik, hotel 3*.
DAY 11: Welcome to Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Today we are entering Bosnia and Herzegovina. Drive along the Adriatic coast and the canyon of Neretva river. Visit to Mostar and private guided Mostar city tour, passing the Old Bridge. Late afternoon arrival to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina for O/N
DAY 12: From Sarajevo to Split
	Private guided Sarajevo city tour by walking, visiting the most important sights in the city center, including the famous Old bazaar. Afternoon drive towards Croatia, with stop at Medjugorje. Arrival in Split in the evening. Overnight in Split, hotel Globo 4* or similar
DAY 13: Split and Zadar
	Morning private guided walking tour in Split. Later on, drive to the another Adriatic pearl, Zadar. Visit to the old town and free time. Afternoon drive towards Plitvice lakes. Overnight in Plitvice lakes area.
DAY 14: Plitvice lakes and Opatija
	Morning visit to Plitvice NP and possibility to ave a walking tour in Plitvice lakes (admission fee not included - to be paid on the spot, maps and explanations in written are provided by the National park ) Afternoon drive towards Slovenia, with stop over at Opatija, one of the most famous resorts in Istria peninsula. Crossing into Slovenia and overnight at Postojna area.
DAY 15: Postojna cave and Bled lake
	Visit to Postojna cave, the biggest cave in Europe (admission fee not included, to be paid on the spot). In the afternoon drive towards lake Bled - one of the most famous Slovenian sights. Drive to Bled castle (admission fee is not included, to be paid on the spot) and possibility to visit Bled island (row boat fee not included, to be paid on the spot). Afternoon arrival in Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. O/N in Ljubljana, hotel 4*.
DAY 16: From Ljubljana to Zagreb
	Private guided walking tour in Ljubljana city center before departure to Zagreb. In the afternoon, private Zagreb walking tour and time at leisure in the city center. Overnight in Zagreb, hotel 4*.
DAY 17: Welcome to Serbia
	Long distance drive to Belgrade, the Serbian capital with several stops and coffee breaks. Afternoon at leisure in Belgarde with possibility to have a nice dinner at bohemian quarter Skadarlija. Overnight at 4* centrally located hotel in Belgrade.
DAY 18: Belgrade and Novi Sad
	Full day excursion (private guided tour) - morning visit to Novi Sad, the picturesque city in Vojvodina. Drive back to Belgrade via Frushka gora, with stop at one of several monasteries in the area. Afternoon time to explore the city of Belgrade. Walking on the main pedestrian zone Knez Mihajlova street and visit to Kalemendan site. O/N at centrally located 4* hotel in Belgrade.
DAY 19: Departure
	Depending on the flights schedule transfer to Belgrade airport.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Athens. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

You will be dropped off at Belgrade airport.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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