Country(ies): Bosnia & Herzegovina , Croatia , Greece , Macedonia , Serbia
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 20
Accommodation: 3 to 4-star hotels
Meals:
Transport: AC minibus/coach
Highlights: Ancient walled city of Dubrovnik, scenic Adriatic & Dalmatian coast, Split beaches & Diocletian's Palace, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Ohrid lake church, Stari Most bridge, Thessaloniki and the Aegean, Delphi, Athens
This 11-day Balkans tour explores the highlights and beautiful scenery of Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Macedonia and Greece.
The tour begins by the sea in the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik before heading north up the scenic Adriatic Coast to Split, famous for its beaches and the Diocletian's Palace which we visit. We leave Croatia next and enter Bosnia & Herzegovina where we'll see the famous Stari Most bridge en-route to the country's capital Sarajevo, now a buzzing small city. Our next country is Serbia where we visit the capital Belgrade before crossing into Macedonia and the city of Skopje. While in Macedonia we drive through more beautiful scenery, especially around Lake Orhid, famous for its many churches which led to it being known as the 'Macedonian Jerusalem'.
The tour finishes in Greece, with stops at the coastal city of Thessaloniki on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, and the ancient town of Delhi which is host to the Oracle of Apollo and is one of the most popular ancient Greek sites one can visit today. The tour then ends in Athens.
To make the most of your time in Dubrovnik and Athens, extra nights in both locations are available and can be added to extend the tour giving you some free time to explore independently before and after the main tour.
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This tour has small-group departures running every 2 weeks from May until early October to take advantage of the year's best weather. We can also run the tour privately for you on any other dates.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Located on the beautiful Babin Kuk peninsula, the Valamar Club offers easy access to the beach and the famous walled city of Dubrovnik is just a short 10-minute bus ride away.
Astra Hotel
Sarajevo
Located in the centre of Sarajevo in Bascarsije, an area known for its Ottoman architecture. All major tourist attractions are within walking distance and you'll be spoiled for choice with a multitude of shops and restaurants on your door step.
Prime Hotel
Belgrade
Prime Hotel is found in Belgrade, close to the famous Church of Saint Sava. It features standard rooms and apartments with kitchens. There is WiFi access, a 24-hour front desk, and a breakfast buffet available.
Best Western Hotel Turist
Skopje
The Best Western Hotel Turist is located in the very heart of Skopje just a few paces away from the famous Mother Teresa House. Macedonia Square with its huge Alexander the Great statue and a short walk from the Old Bazaar and stone bridge.
Belvedere Hotel
Ohrid
The Hotel Belvedere offers comfortable accommodation just 2 minutes walk from the clear waters of Lake Ohrid, a great place for relaxation and a swim in the cool waters. The beautiful centre of Ohrid is just 2.5 miles away.
Tobacco Hotel
Thessaloniki
This hotel is a renovated old tobacco house in the Greek Port city of Thessaloniki. It is a 4-star hotel featuring air-conditioned rooms with all necessary amenities. Facilities include a restaurant, free WiFi, bar, and room service.
Stanley Hotel
Athens
Conveniently located in Athens city centre and just steps from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, Stanley Hotel features a rooftop pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars, including an open-air bar on the rooftop. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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