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- Platinum Operator
- Travel Talk
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 40
- Ages 18-59
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore cosmopolitan Sarajevo's eclectic mix of cultures
- Walk King's Landing's city walls in Dubrovnik
- Marvel at the monasteries of Meteora
- Follow in Alexander the Great's footsteps in Macedonia
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Sofia
- Day 2 Sofia, Belgrade
- Day 3 Belgrade, Sarajevo
- Day 4 Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje
- Day 5 Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje
- Day 6 Trebinje, Kotor, Shkoder
- Day 7 Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid
- Day 8 Ohrid, Skopje
- Day 9 Skopje, Thessaloniki
- Day 10 Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
- Day 11 Delphi, Athens
- Day 12 Athens
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Novotel Sofia
Hotelday 1Abba Hotel or Similar
Hotelday 2Hotel Ibis Styles
Hotelday 3SL Panorama Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Grand Hotel Europa
Hotelday 6Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina
Hotelday 7Hotel Panoramika
Hotelday 8Hotel ABC
Hotelday 9Hermes Hotel
Hotelday 10Arion Hotel
Hotelday 11
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Travel Talk
Number of tours
158
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Sierra· August 5th, 2025This tour was so far beyond what I imagined it would be. In the weeks since my trip, I have shamelessly recommended it to anyone that I talk to. Simon is the most wonderful guide and has an endless amount of knowledge about the places we visited. He’s a problem solver and met every day and every hiccup with a cool head and determination to get the job done. Traveling on Simon’s tour is nothing less than joyful! I’ve been on lots of tours, but none that compared to this one. From start to finish, the route, the stops, the local guides, the fantastic drivers, the accommodation— it was all thoughtful and enjoyable. I look forward to booking another tour with Travel Talk!Show more
Travel Talk commented on this reviewHi Sierra, thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're beyond happy to hear that your experience exceeded expectations and left such a lasting impression. Simon truly is one of a kind, we're lucky to have him, and we're thrilled to hear how much... Show more
Trip date: July 2025- Doug· July 2nd, 2025This was a good tour.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Doug, thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a good time on tour and we hope that you will join us again in the future! All the best, Travel Talk TeamTrip date: June 2025
- DNDoris Y· June 21st, 2025I’m glad to share my experience here of the All About Balkans provided by Travel Talk. The tour guide Vojin is the best. He’s experienced and knowledgeable. I’ll seek any tours he hosts. Sophia was the tour guide for Greek portion. I lost my passport at the second day of Greece. She helped me to file police report and contacted us embassy in Athens. As well as the driver, he took extra miles to take me to the local police station. I’m just very lucky to have a team to assist me to go through all these things. I’m here home safely as schedule because of Sophia’s assistant. Thank you so much!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Doris, thank you so much for sharing your experience with the All About Balkans tour! We’re thrilled to hear that Vojin’s expertise and Sophia’s support made such a positive impact on your journey, especially during such a challenging moment. It’s... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- Paula Judith· May 25th, 2025Great Tour Travel talk do the bestShow moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Paula, thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our All About Balkans tour. Travel Talk is all about creating unforgettable experiences, and we’re glad we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to having you on another... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- DMDwayne· May 23rd, 2025A great way to experience many of the Balkan countries in a short time frame. Had great guides and drivers and the most of the accommodation was comfortable. Give there’s a lot to cover in 12 days prepare for some long travel days but it’s completely worth it. Recommended.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Dwayne, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the All About Balkans tour and appreciated our guides, drivers, and accommodations. It’s true, there’s a lot to see in 12 days, and we’re happy it was worth every moment. Thanks... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- ADAndreas· April 24th, 2025The two bus drivers did a safe job (which is very important!). The first tour guide from Sofia to Skopje was above average, whereas the tour guide from Skopje to Athens was not overly helpful for the travelers. Most of the within-city tour guides did a satisfying job, although city-tour time was often scarce, so too much information to digest. The hotel rooms from Sofia to Skopje were mostly above average whereas some of the 3-stars hotels in Greece (not the last one in Athens) had some issues. In sum, although some days were quite tiring (especially waiting at the borders), I learned a lot about the Balkans (historically and culinarily) and got to know quite some nice international co-travelers in the bus (mainly from North America and Australia). Between 4 and 5 stars, if you want to see a lot of capitals and important sites in the Balkans in only 12 days.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Andreas, thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed exploring the Balkans and appreciated the safe travels, historical insights, and connections made along the way. Your feedback on... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- MBMing· April 21st, 2025Really enjoyed this trip! Highly recommended and very informative - culture, history even food. Our group bonded so well..thanks to our guide Simon and Pero, our driver 👍💯🥰Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Ming, so glad to hear you had such a great time on the All About Balkans tour! It sounds like you soaked up everything from culture to cuisine, and we love that the group connection made it even more special. Big thanks to Simon and Pero for making... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- OFOlabode· April 15th, 2025Hotels were very good but breakfast choices could be better in most of them 2) tours leaders very good especially the first one the 2nd one could be better 3) visited interesting places Very good coverallShow moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Olabode, thanks so much for your feedback and for joining us on the Balkans tour! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the hotels and the destinations visited. We are always working to improve and really appreciate your insights. Hope to welcome you on... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- GDGinger· April 12th, 2025Overall I am giving this tour 5 stars although I question the star ratings on these hotels. Some were very good and others not. Our Serbian guide Bojan was a 5 star guide, very helpful, attentive and personable. He was with us from Sofia to Skopje. Mario from Athens took over being our guide for the Greece locations. He wasn't as knowledgeable or personable as he should have been, so I rate him 1 star. We had local guides in the cities we were visiting and I rate them all 5 star. With just 20 people in our group on a 40 passenger bus, it was comfortable.That was particularly nice as the border crossings take 1-2 hours and we crossed multiple borders. There were phone charging ports but no WiFi on board. We had 2 different drivers and both deserve 5 stars for their abilities and handling of bags and keeping the bus clean. I had been to these countries before on my own as a backpacker 15 years ago, but I enjoyed this tour because some of the locations we visited I did not see then. Traveling on this tour, there is a lot to see in 8 countries, yet it felt easy-going. As a solo traveler I thought the single supplement was too high so I opted for a shared room. Always a risky move! My time actually spent in the room was minimal as my roommate was not compatible to my travel style. The start time of March 29 was still considered low season so it was a value priced trip, but it also was quite chilly and a little damp at times. The snow-topped mountains and spring colors made for scenic drives. The Kravice Falls excursion was not an option at this time of year. The only optional excursion I did was to St Naum's Monastery on Lake Ohrid and it was 25 euros not 20. (plus another 5 euros for the boat to the springs which I did not take). The discover Delphi guide and museum was included, however there was an entrance fee of 20 euros which was not included. So just be aware the pricing on these additional excursions may not be correct at the time of your travel.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Ginger, thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour overall and that Bojan, the local guides, and our drivers made a positive impression on your journey.... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- nicholas· April 11th, 2025Great company , very good guide Bowan , some nice Hotels ( a 3star outdid sme 4 stars ,great local guides ,great diversity in the countryside ( Kotor and Macedonia scored well ) Having a big Bus was a plus On the negative side Some hotels were very poor eg Apollo and Hermes . Does the company do any checks ?Having 2 guides and 2 drivers was disruptive and expensive. The second guide Mario was very poor.Your brochure said a tour of Delphi was included It was Not .Our guide quoted 12 euros but it was 20 .Your brochure had wrong prices for the Dubrovnik walls and Nuam Monastery. SLOPPY especially as other areas were professional..Overall a pleasant holidayShow moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Nicholas, thanks so much for your detailed review and for traveling with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the diversity of the itinerary, the comfort of the coach, and had a great experience with Bowan and many of the local guides. We really... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Amelia
Asked on July 3rd, 2025How much extra should I expect to pay if I am traveling alone?
Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2025The price advertised is per person in a shared room. You'll be paired with another solo traveler of the same gender, and no extra charge applies.
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Janice
Asked on June 21st, 2025What are the countries we will be visiting. As I have Indian Passport with USA visa and I wanted to check if it's on arrival for all the countries except Greece
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2025
Your itinerary covers the following 7 countries: Bulgaria – Sofia, Serbia – Belgrade, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sarajevo, Mostar, Trebinje, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Montenegro – Kotor, Albania – Shkoder, Tirana, North Macedonia – Ohrid, Skopje, Greece – Thessaloniki, Kalambaka (Meteora), Delphi, Athens
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Alex
Asked on June 19th, 2025Do you have an option to travel solo? Is there a single supplement price?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2025
Yes, the single supplement can be added to your booking for a private room, though this typically carries an extra cost.
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Alex
Traveler•Written June 2025Can I get a quote for this date so I am not sharing a room with a stranger? What is the single supplement?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2025
Unfortunately, the single supplement is not available, as we have reached full allocation for single rooms.
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Marina
Asked on June 3rd, 2025Is there an additional cost for a single traveler who wants a private room during the tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2025
Unfortunately, the private room option for single travelers is not available on TourRadar for this tour.
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Antonio
Asked on May 19th, 2025Can you add the solo supplement and the extra 5% discount that you have advertised on travel talk website that is not showing here on Tourradar? Do you arrange for a extra day city tour of Athens and an extra night hotel stay? Is the Athens city tour included in the trip itinerary itself on the last day? And, airport pickup and drop off is included in this trip right even if I stay for an extra day at Athens? Is this a definite departure and how many have booked so far on this date?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
The solo supplement is not available on Tour Radar. We do not provide extra night accommodation services for this tour. If you'd like to stay an extra night in Athens, you'll need to arrange that directly with the hotel. A Delphi Tour is included at the end of the itinerary, but not a full Athens city tour. Arrival airport transfer is included from Sofia Airport to the hotel on Day 1 only. If you arrive earlier, this transfer will not be available. Departure transfers are not included. There are currently 10 passengers booked for this departure.
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Jan
Asked on May 18th, 2025Can you add the solo supplement and the extra 5% discount that you have advertised on travel talk website that is not showing here on Tourradar. Also, I want to spend an extra day at Athens. Do you arrange for a extra day city tour of Athens and an extra night hotel stay. If so how much is the cost for that? Or is the Athens city tour included in the trip itinerary itself on the last day? And, airport pickup and drop off is included in this trip right even if I stay for an extra day at Athens? Is this a definite departure and how many have booked so far on this date?
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Jan
Traveler•Written May 2025Some guests have complained that Meteora and Delphi are included in the itinerary but not visited. Can you explain why that happened?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
The additional 5% discount is part of a promotion offered directly on the Travel Talk website. Since you are booking through TourRadar, that discount cannot be applied here. We do not provide extra night accommodation or additional city tour services for this tour. If you wish to stay longer in Athens or arrange a day tour, we recommend contacting the hotel directly or booking a city tour through a local provider. A guided tour of Delphi is included on the final day of the itinerary. Arrival transfer from Sofia Airport to the hotel is provided only on Day 1 of the tour. There are currently 10 passengers booked for this departure. While Meteora and Delphi are both included in the standard itinerary, occasionally certain sites may be skipped or modified due to operational reasons such as local restrictions, weather, or time constraints.
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Kyle
Asked on May 15th, 2025We are healthy seniors in our late 70s who travel widely. Is this tour suitable for us?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
Yes, this tour is generally suitable for active seniors like yourselves. While the itinerary is fast-paced and includes several walking tours, city visits, and full days of travel, there are no physically strenuous activities beyond light to moderate walking. Most days wrap up by early evening (typically around 7 PM), allowing time to rest and recharge. As long as you're both comfortable with the pace and can manage a few hours of walking (sometimes on cobblestone streets or uneven terrain), you should be able to enjoy the experience fully.
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Tim
Asked on May 12th, 2025Me and my husband are 64 & 66 years old and is there an age restriction?
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Tim
Traveler•Written May 2025How long is the CA$2130 price is on?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
You and your husband are very welcome to join the tour! The current price is valid until the end of the month. We recommend booking soon to secure your spot at this rate.
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Irene
Asked on May 12th, 2025Is this available as a private tour for 3 and with upgraded hotels? What would be the cost?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
We can certainly provide the All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels) tour as a private tour for your group of 3. The cost for a private tour is calculated based on a minimum of 12 passengers, so the price would be equivalent to a group of that size.
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Irene
Traveler•Written May 2025Would the Balkins tour start on the 20th such that we ought to be able to catch a flight from Istanbul to Sofia on 19th to start on 20th?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
The Sacred Pathways: Tracing the Legacy of the Seven Churches tour and the Balkans tour are not operated by Travel Talk, so we are unable to confirm their schedules or coordination between the two. We recommend checking directly with the operators of each tour to confirm start and end dates, and to plan your travel between Istanbul and Sofia accordingly.
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Kristina
Asked on May 3rd, 2025I've been looking at this tour for some time but I am worried about one of the reviews saying the start and end destinations were changed to different countries with only 2 weeks notice. What happens in this instance regarding flights already booked, and what happens if you can't get flights to the new locations, ease?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
Travel Talk aims to operate all tours as advertised, but there may be occasions when it becomes necessary to modify the itinerary or destinations due to local conditions or other circumstances. While such changes are rare, the company reserves the right to alter or cancel parts of the tour, accommodations, or services without compensation, though efforts will be made to substitute arrangements of similar value. In the event of a major change prior to departure (such as a change in start or end country), you will be given options: Accept an alternative tour of equal or higher standard; Choose a tour of lower standard and receive a refund of the price difference; Or cancel and receive a full refund of the tour cost. Please note, Travel Talk does not cover additional costs related to flights, so it's strongly advised to have comprehensive travel insurance, which is mandatory for all our tours. In such cases, you may seek compensation or flight-related coverage through your travel insurance provider.
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