Great Balkan Adventure from Dubrovnik to Athens, via Sarajevo, Belgrade and Sofia

Location: Croatia

Activity: Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 17 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

Person (12-90)

5 499.00 €

Child (3-11)

1 499.00 €

Total price 5 499.00 €

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Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 12 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.

Duration: 17 days

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Available from: 29/11/2024

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Highlights

Croatia: Dubrovnik
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Blagaj | Trebinje | Mostar | Sarajevo
Serbia: Belgrade, Novi Sad, Oplenac, Nis
Bulgaria: Sofia | Rila monastery
Kosovo: Grachanica monastery | Pristina | Prizren
Macedonia: Skopje | Tikvesh wine region | Ohrid city and lake - UNESCO sites
Albania: Tirana | Durres | Butrinti
Greece: Ioanina | Metsovo | Meteora Monasteries | Delphi| Athens.

All about the trip

This tour is designed to cover all Balkan countries. With start from Dubrovnik it could be a perfect land tour after your Adriatic cruise. Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina with Mostar and Sarajevo, three biggest Serbian towns - Belgrade, Novi Sad and Nis, Bulgarian capital Sofia and picturesque Rila monastery, Skopje and Ohrid - two most famous towns in Macedonia, Albanian capital Tirana and Butrinti ancient site, finishing with city of Ioannina, unique Meteora monasteries and Delphi ancient site in Greece.

What is included in the price

Transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or minibus;
16 nights accommodation at boutique 3* and 4* hotels, including daily breakfast and taxes;
Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour;
Guided tours at Belgrade, Novi Sad, Sofia, Skopje, full day to Kosovo, Ohrid, Tirana and Butrinti
Visits as described in the program,excluding admission fees;
1 bottle of water per person / per day complementary.

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in Single room - 640 € (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

Child price valid only when accompanied by two adults.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks

Itinerary

DAY 1: Departure to Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Pick up from Dubrovnik and departure towards Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stop at Trebinje and visit to Blagaj and the source of Buna river. Arrival to Mostar and walking in the city to visit to the famous Mostar bridge. Evening at leisure in Mostar and overnight, hotel Kapetanovina.
DAY 2: From Mostar to Sarajevo
	Morning drive along the canyon of River Neretva to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina. In the afternoon walking Sarajevo tour with local guide, visiting the Turkish bazaar and its monuments. Evening at leisure. O/N in hotel Bosnia or similar in the city center.
DAY 3: Welcome to Serbia
	Long distance drive to Belgrade, the Serbian capital, on the picturesque road along Drina river, with several stops. Arrival in Belgrade late afternoon. O/N at centrally located hotel in Belgrade.
DAY 4: Belgrade and Novi Sad
	Full day excursion with local guide - 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 hotel in Belgrade.
DAY 5: Central Serbia
	Morning visit to “The House of Flowers” and Museum of Yugoslavia. Drive towards central Serbia and Oplenac. Visit to St George's Church, the mausoleum of the Serbian and Yugoslavian royal dynasty of Karađorđević. Afternoon drive to Nis. Time at leisure and overnight in Nis, Hotel BW My Place or similar.
DAY 6: Welcome to Bulgaria
	Drive from Nis towards Bulgarian border and arrival in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital. Afternoon walking city tour with local guide, visiting the most famous sights in the center of Sofia. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Sofia, BW hotels Bristol or similar
DAY 7: Rila monastery and welcome to Macedonia
	Departure towards one of the most famous monasteries in Bulgaria - Rila monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit to the monastery and afternoon drive towards Macedonian border. Upon arrival in Skopje, accommodation at hotel Ibis Skopje center or similar.
DAY 8: Skopje
	Full day Skopje city tour with local guide. Walking in the city center and Skopje old bazaar, visit to Mother Teresa Memorial house (inside). Afternoon visit to Matka valley and lake and possibility to have a boat ride to the entrance of cave Vrelo, one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe. Back to Skopje and evening at leisure. Overnight in Skopje, hotel Ibis Skopje center or similar.
DAY 9: Tour to Kosovo
	Full tour to Kosovo, the youngest European country, with local guide. Visit to Grachanica monastery (inside) site protected by UNESCO. Coffee break at the capital Pristina and afternoon drive and visit to the picturesque town of Prizren. Back to Skopje in the evening. Overnight in Skopje, hotel Ibis Skopje center or similar.
DAY 10: Vodno mountain and Tikvesh wine region
	Day starts with visit to nearby mountain Vodno and St. Panteleimon monastery at village Nerezi (inside) Drive towards the biggest wine region in Macedonia - Tikvesh. Visit to the biggest ancient site in Macedonia - Stobi, dating from 1st century AD. Afternoon visit to a local winery where you will feature a taste of our historically significant Vranec followed by four wines of your choice, as well as fresh concept dishes that continue to create culinary memories for new diners and our favorite regulars. Departure towards Bitola for overnight.
DAY 11: Bitola, Prespa lake and Galichica NP
	Morning walking tour in Bitola, the second biggest town in Macedonia with visit to Heraclea Lynkestis anceint site near Bitola. Later on departure towards the second biggest lake in Macedonia, Prespa lake, with coffee stop and drive across Galichica NP, with spectacular views of both Prespa and Ohrid lakes. Arrival in Ohrid in the afternoon. Evening at leisure and overnight in Ohrid, hotel Aqualina or similar.
DAY 12: Ohrid and Ohrid lake
	Ohrid and Ohrid lake are part of UNESCO World heritage. Walking tour in the old town of Ohrid with local guide and visits inside to some of the most important Ohrid sights - 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 old town. Overnight at hotel Aqualina or similar.
DAY 13: St. Naum and welcome to Albania
	Morning drive along the lake and arrival at St. Naum monastery complex, with its unique church, originally built by St. Naum in 9th century, Visit to the monastery and free time to enjoy nature and possibility to have an unforgettable 40 minutes boat ride above the springs of Black Drim river (boat fee apply - to be paid on the spot) Afternoon drive towards Albanian capital Tirana, with stop at Elbasan. O/N in Tirana, hotel Mondial or similar.
DAY 14: Tirana and Albanian coastline
	In a morning Tirana walking tour with local guide and visit to the National museum (inside). Drive towards the biggest Albanian port Durres, with coffee break there. Afternoon drive towards south Albania, passing Llogara NP and along the picturesque Albanian coastline, with spectacular panoramic views of Ionian sea. Arrival to the coastal city of Saranda.
	O/N in Saranda, hotel Grand or similar..
DAY 15: Welcome to Greece
	Visit to Butrinti ancient site in a morning (private guided tour). Crossing the border to Greece and drive towards Ioanina. Afternoon at leisure, we recommend a boat ride to the island on Ioanina lake or simply to explore the old town of Ioanina and Ali Pasha fortress. O/N in Ioanina, hotel Politia or similar.
DAY 16: Greek mountains
	After breakfast drive and visit to the picturesque village of Metsovo with coffee break. Later on drive towards Kalambaka, near Meteora monasteries. Afternoon visit to two Meteora monasteries. O/N in Kalambaka, hotel Famissi Eden or similar.
DAY 17: South part of Greece
	Morning departure to south part of Greece and Delphi ancient site. Individual visit to the museum and the site (entrance fee not included, to be paid on the spot). Afternoon drive towards Athens (hotel, port...)
	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 Dubrovnik. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

You will be dropped off at your hotel in Athens. 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.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Visit Macedonia Incoming Tour, 3b Angel Dinev str. 2, Skopje, 1000, Macedonia, + 389 2 3098 314, stefan@visitmacedonia.mk.