Grand Balkan tour from Athens to Dubrovnik via Sofia, Belgarde and Sarajevo

4.5

Private tour

Location: Greece

Activity: Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 12 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

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Highlights

Greece: Delfoi | Meteora Monasteries
Albania: Butrinti | Llogara NP |Tirana
Macedonia: Ohrid, lake and city | Skopje | Mavrovo NP | Osogovo monastery
Bulgaria: Rila monastery | Sofia
Serbia: Nis | Belgrade | Novi Sad
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo | Mostar |
Croatia: Medieval city of Ston | Dubrovnik

All about the trip

This tour starts from Athens and covers the western Balkan countries Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Tour ends in Dubrovnik, Croatia, with possibility to be extended to visit another western Balkan county - Montenegro.

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;
11 nights accommodation, 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, Sofia city tour, Belgrade and Novi Sad full day, Sarajevo walking tour, Mostar walking tour, 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 - 470 € (included in the price for solo travelers)
Supplement for HB (dinner) when minimum 3 persons on tour - € 234 p.p. (have to be 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

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

Accommodation is in DBL room.

Child price is valid when accompanied by two adults.

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 in Kalambaka, 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, possibility to swim or to have time on your own. 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: Welcome to Bulgaria
	After breakfast drive towards Bulgaria. Arrival at Rila Monastery, a Bulgarian landmark. Visi to the monastery and drive to Sofia, rthe Bulgarian capital. In the afternoon private guided Sofia city tour. Overnight in Sofia, hotels BW Bristol 4* or BW Tracia 4*
DAY 9: Welcome to Serbia
	Leaving Bulgaria and arrival in Serbia. Border crossing and first stop will be at Nis, the third biggest town in Serbia. Visit to the local attractions and afternoon drive to Belgrade, the Serbian capital. Overnight in Belgrade, centrally located 4* hotel.
DAY 10: 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 11: Welcome to Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Long distance drive to Sarajevo, the capital. Upon arrival private guided Sarajevo walking tour visiting the old bazaar and the city center. Overnight in Sarajevo, hotel Bosnia 4* or similar.
DAY 12: Mostar and Adriatic coast
	Drive from Sarajevo to Mostar. Private guided tour in Mostar, with visit to the famous Old bride. In the afternoon drive along Neretva river towards Adriatic coast. Coffee stop at Ston village on the way to Dubrovnik. End of the tour.

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 your hotel in Dubrovnik. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

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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