Overview
This “Amazing Balkan Tour” is a grand 10-day expedition that sweeps across eight distinct nations of the Balkan peninsula, offering an incredibly comprehensive and fast-paced journey through a region of immense historical, cultural, and natural diversity. The adventure begins in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, with a tour of its iconic Alexander Nevski Cathedral before venturing into the mountains to visit the magnificent Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, the tour crosses into North Macedonia to explore its capital, Skopje, and then takes a deep dive into the region’s complex history with a day trip to Kosovo, visiting both Pristina and Prizren. The journey continues through the natural splendor of Matka Canyon to the ancient, UNESCO-listed city of Ohrid.
The tour then charts a course through Albania, visiting the capital Tirana and the historic town of Kruja, before hitting the stunning Adriatic coast of Montenegro. You’ll experience the ancient town of Budva, the medieval marvel of Kotor, and Croatia’s famed “pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik. The itinerary pushes further into the heart of the region, stopping at Croatia’s second city, Split, with its Roman Diocletian’s Palace, before entering Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here, you will visit the famous Catholic pilgrimage site of Medjugorje, the iconic city of Mostar with its celebrated stone bridge, and the resilient capital, Sarajevo. The epic journey concludes in Serbia, with a tour of its vibrant capital, Belgrade, and the charming northern city of Novi Sad, completing an unforgettable and truly amazing Balkan odyssey.
Highlights
- Bulgaria's Treasures: Visit Sofia's Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- North Macedonia & Kosovo: Explore Skopje's landmarks like the Stone Bridge and Old Turkish Bazaar, visit the natural Matka Canyon, and tour the UNESCO-listed city of Ohrid. A full day trip is dedicated to Kosovo's capital, Pristina, and the historic city of Prizren.
- Albania & Montenegro: See the sights of Tirana and the Castle of Kruja in Albania. Explore the Montenegrin coast with stops in Budva, a photo-op at Sveti Stefan, and a tour of the medieval Old Town of Kotor.
- Croatia's Dalmatian Coast: Discover the old town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit Split, the biggest city in the Dalmatian area, to see Diocletian’s Palace.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: Visit the major Catholic pilgrimage site of Medjugorje, see the UNESCO-listed 16th-century old Stone Bridge in Mostar, and take a walking tour of Sarajevo's Bascarsija.
- Serbia's Capitals: Tour Belgrade, visiting Kalemegdan Park and Fortress, and explore Novi Sad, a city on the banks of the Danube River.