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- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Escorted tour
- Expert local guides
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Transport in air conditioned vehicles
- Any items or services not specified
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- International flights
- Meals, unless expressly states
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements and fees
Balkans Tour Overview
Join a guided tour of the iconic cities and impressive highlights of the Balkans.
Get to experience the legendary cities of Sofia, Skopje, Belgrade, Sarajevo and Tirana. Roam the ever-popular and lively Croatian coast while craving the calming serenity and charm of Albania and Montenegro.
Chase Alexander the Great from Macedonia to Greece and uncover the mysteries of floating monasteries of Meteora. Meet the Oracle of Delhi before climbing up to the Acropolis to get a panoramic view of a capital of ancient world, Athens. Above all, touch shoulders with countless Balkan civilisations. Witness their beautiful interaction and create lifelong travel memories.
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Special Tour Deal
Book early to save with our special deals.
The lead price listed includes the savings, but prices will vary depending on your travel date.
This European tour departs Saturdays from 08 March to 15 November 2025
Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a twin or triple room, according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, we can let you know the single supplement on your preferred departure.
For more information about the latest deals, please call our office on 1300 168 910 between 9:30am to 4:30pm weekdays or email [email protected] anytime!
Note: Prices in AUD are per person, based on twin share. They are subject to confirmation and change without notice. Prices will vary, depending on your travel dates. Please contact us for current rates. Booking conditions apply. Booking code EABTT12M.
Inclusions at a glance
- 11 nights hotel accommodation, typically 3-star & 4-star
- Complimentary hotel WiFi access (where available)
- 11 breakfasts
- Arrival transfer from Sofia Airport to the hotel on Day 1
- Transportation via in air-conditioned coach or mini bus
- Services of experienced local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
- Sightseeing as per itinerary, excluding entrance fees
- Knez Mihailova
- Belgrade Fortress
- Mostar Bridge
- Mostar Old Town
- Dubrovnik Old Town
- Kotor & Shkoder
- Skenderbeg square
- Meteora
- Delphi
Special features
- Explore the essential highlights of 7 Balkan countries in 12 days, staying at comfortable 4-star hotels and travelling on a private modern coach.
- Travel with a local guide throughout your trip to get the best insight and tips, plus enjoy professional guided tours in Belgrade, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Ohrid and Skopje.
- Swim the Adriatic and walk around the impressive medieval fortresses of Dubrovnik and Kotor.
- Uncover the stunning natural beauty of Ohrid Lake with an optional trip to the serene St. Naum Monastery.
- Head inland to Greece through vibrant Thessaloniki, the floating monasteries of Meteora and the ancient home of Oracle of Delphi before finishing in Athens.
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Arrive Sofia
Welcome to Sofia! At the airport, keep an eye out for the tour operator sign for your transfer to the hotel. At the hotel around 7pm, have an informal welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers. After you get all the critical information about the tour, head out for our optional group dinner around 8:15pm and walk the streets of Sofia.
- Accommodation
Novotel Sofia – 4 Star
Sofia, Belgrade
After a substantial breakfast, hop on the bus and make your way to the Serbian capital, Belgrade. With stunning views over the Danube and Sava rivers by the mighty medieval Belgrade Fortress, head to the heart of the capitol. Starting off at the vibrant pretty shopping street, Knez Mihailova, filled with cafes, shops and charming sites, kick off the walking tour to discover the incredible landmarks Belgrade has in store and their marvellous histories.
- Accommodation
Abba Hotel – 4 Star
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.
- Accommodation
Hotel Ibis Styles – 4 Star
Sarajevo, Mostar, Trebinje
Today, we drive for the amazing Adriatic shore, but first a stop at Mostar! As you arrive in this dreamland, 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.
- Accommodation
Hotel Central Park – 4 Star
Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje
Get ready for a long day at 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. Even the drive down to town from the mountain-side is a breathtaking 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 a good night’s rest.
- Accommodation
Hotel Central Park – 4 Star
Trebinje, Kotor, Shkoder
Next stop Montenegro! Arrive in Kotor after a scenic drive an meet its calming natural beauty and characteristic architecture, a less-crowded version of Dubrovnik with its impressive medieval citadel. Following a walking tour of the old town with your expert local guide and some free time. Departure to Albania, which is our final destination for the day. Shkoder is one of the most authentic cities in Albania. Walking tour through the centre. Overnight in Shkoder.
- Accommodation
Grand Hotel Europa – 5 Star
Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid
Hit the road after breakfast! 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, continue towards Ohrid, Macedonia and check-in to your comfy hotel. You can rest up after a long day, or join the optional Balkan night with dinner.
- Accommodation
Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina – 4 Star
Ohrid, Skopje
Start off the day with a guided city tour of Old Ohrid hosting hundreds of chapels and churches scattered all around. In the afternoon travel to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, for the night.
- Accommodation
Hotel Panoramika – 4 Star
Skopje, Thessaloniki
Prepare 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 cross the border heading towards the second largest Greek city, Thessaloniki. In the evening, join the panoramic bus tour to discover the hidden gems of the city.
- Accommodation
Hotel ABC – 3 Star
Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
After breakfast, we depart for Kalambaka, the gateway to Meteora. Meteora is famous for its breath-taking scenery and ageless monasteries, almost suspended between the earth and sky. The town hosts one of the largest and steepest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, literally named as “middle of the sky”. The World Heritage-listed site is out-of-this-world with its unique landscape of immense monolithic pillars and huge rounded boulders hosting monasteries on top, and one of the most visited locations in Greece. Each monastery has a central courtyard surrounded by chapels and living cells of monks, who have inhabited the region since the 11th century – for far less than the first inhabitants from 50,000 years ago. Later in the afternoon, hop on the bus for Delphi.
- Accommodation
Hermes Hotel – 3 Star
Delphi, Athens
Eat up at breakfast, you will be discovering Delphi and all its wonders. Built high atop the cliffs with spectacular scenery, the town made its name in ancient Greek mythology. Chosen as the centre of the earth, here is where the famous powerful Oracles of Delphi resided. UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi had a tremendous influence in the ancient world, uniting many city-states under the Hellenic spirit as displayed in rich monuments and ancient stories. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic drive to Athens. As you get your bearings and all the information you need about the capital from your guide, arrive at the hotel to freshen up. Prepare to cap off the amazing tour Greek-style; bring in the mezes, it’s time to do some Sirtaki!
- Accommodation
Arion Hotel – 3 Star
Depart Athens
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00). Time to start counting days for your next adventure with My Travel Experience!
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This tour of the Balkans covers the essential highlights of 7 countries in 12 days. Enjoy comfortable hotels, daily breakfast and services of licensed tour guides.
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Tour departures
This escorted tour begins in Sofia and departs regularly from March to December in 2025.
Departures are subject to availability and prices may vary at time of booking. Please ask us for your preferred date and we will advise availability and cost. Contact us to find out about available departures.
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The day-by-day tour descriptions in the itinerary are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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