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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 40
- Age range 18 to 59
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Cross seven countries off your bucket list
- Travel from the Danube to the Adriatic Sea
- Take a dip in Dubrovnik's crystal clear waters
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, Sofia
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 1Hotel Ibis Styles
Hotelday 3SL Panorama Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Grand Hotel Europa
Hotelday 6Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina
Hotelday 7Hotel Panoramika
Hotelday 8
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Operated by
Travel Talk
Number of tours
158
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- DLDiana· May 9th, 2025great tour company comparing to travel agency optional tours.Show more
Travel Talk commented on this reviewHi Diana, thanks for the kind words and for joining us on the Best of Balkans tour! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience and appreciated the value of our inclusions compared to traditional travel agency optional tours. It was a pleasure... Show moreTrip date: July 2024 
Pstti· May 2nd, 2025Simon and Paro were amazing, but the itinerary was quite lackluster compared to other tours I have done. It was ok, but I have done 14 tours in the last 18 months and I couldn't believe the amount of free time. Would be perfect for people that just want to visit new places and eat and shop,Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Patti, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad to hear that Simon and Paro were amazing and made a positive impact on your experience. We also appreciate your thoughts on the itinerary. The amount of free time is designed to give... Show moreTrip date: April 2025- AMAndres· January 3rd, 2025All I can say is that I’m glad I booked this tour to see the Best of the Balkans. Boyan our tour leader was great and so was our driver aka ‘Barry White’. They both made the tour much more enjoyable. It's fast-paced for sure however this was the perfect taster for the Balkans and we got to see the best in each city. The highlights were walking 'The Walls' in Dubrovnik, all of Sarajevo, and Kotor, the food everywhere was awesome. Lastly, all the Churches and Mosques were just beautiful. The biggest surprise was Albania and Macedonia, I didn't know what to expect and was struck by the beauty.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Andres, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the Best of the Balkans tour and that Boyan and our driver made the experience even more memorable. It’s great to know that you were able to experience the... Show moreTrip date: November 2024
- AHAlison· October 23rd, 2024Whirlwind itinerary that some older people may have struggled with. We had to leave the hotels by 8am and many hours in the coach before reaching out next destination, usually at around 7pm. Gives you a great flavour of all the Balkans countries however and the other people on our trip were great! Mainly Americans and Australians. The tour guide Dusan was amazing - hard working, humorous and so enthusiastic about the different towns and cities we visited. Excellent value for money all round and generally good hotels. The one in Trebinje left a little to be desired however I really cannot fault the trip for what we paid. Kris was also an excellent, safe driver which as a nervous passenger, I really appreciated.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Alison, thank you for sharing your experience on the tour! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the vibrant flavor of the Balkans and that you had a great time with your fellow travelers. It’s wonderful to know that Dusan's hard work, enthusiasm, and humor... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- JJJodie· October 1st, 2024Really enjoyable tour of the Balkans . It was incredibly well organizing, and the guide Simon was incredibly knowledgeable and looked after the group really well. NoShow moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Jodie, thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Balkans. Simon truly has a talent for guiding and ensuring everyone has a great time. We appreciate your kind words about the organization and... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- niloy· September 8th, 2024The tour met/exceeded expectations that have been set in its elevator pitch. Bojan, with his Serbian sense oh humor, has been an amazing guide.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Niloy, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour through the Balkans, experiencing all of the amazing things it has to offer. We will be sure to pass your feedback onto your guide as we know they... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- FFForough· September 5th, 2024Itinerary was fantastic. There is no way one can see all these beautiful places over 9 days without an experience tour. The guide (Bojan) was very pleasant, helpful, caring, and fun. Local guides were very knowledgeable and passionate about their work. Accommodations were not the best, but you have to realize where you are traveling and be considerate of their very turbulent recent history.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Forough, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you loved the itinerary and enjoyed the beautiful places we visited. It’s great to know that Bojan and the local guides made your experience enjoyable with their care and... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- JCJENNIFER· August 30th, 2024Embarked on this trip with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised by how lovely the people were and how affected these countries were by communism. Our guide, Simon, was passionate and so knowledgeable of the region. Our driver, Sacha, was an amazing driver. He kept us safe even in the crazy Albania.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Jennifer, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour through the Balkans, experiencing all of the amazing things it has to offer. We will be sure to pass your feedback onto the whole team involved... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- Ferdie· July 24th, 2024This was a great tour that I participated in. Simon S. and driver Chris (from North Macedonia) were a very good tandem. It was not perfect but highly recommended if you want a quick snapshot/highlights tour of the Balkans. Simon was a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. He is also very attentive to clients needs and embodies the qoute: "It is not work if you love what you are doing." I will forever remember this trip as one of the best experiences in my life. Thank you Simon and Chris for making this happen. Both of them deserve a raise. Highly recommended from an experienced traveller point of view.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Ferdie, thank you for your heartfelt review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience travelling through the Balkans with Simon and Chris. We will be sure to pass your feedback onto them as we know they will really appreciate it.... Show more
Trip date: July 2024 - SASevil· July 18th, 2024Fast paced tour but expected given we were covering 7 countries in 9 days. Our tour guide and bus driver were both excellent- the commentary from Dusan was both entertaining and enlightening. Accommodation and food were good. Value for money trip.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Sevil, thank you for your kind review! We are glad to hear that you had a great time on tour and enjoyed the accommodation, food and value. We will be sure to pass your kind words onto the whole team involved and hope to see you on another adventure... Show moreTrip date: July 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Cynthia
Asked on April 16th, 2025Is the upper age range of 59 a suggestion or a hard upper limit?
Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025The upper age range listed (e.g., 18–59) is a guideline, not a strict limit. It's intended to reflect the typical age range of travelers who join the tour. That said, we regularly welcome travelers over 59 who are young at heart, active, and ready for adventure! If you're fit, mobile, and comfortable with the tour pace and style, you're more than welcome to join.
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Stuart
Asked on April 16th, 2025I am 73 I am mobile-ie I am able to walk freely and don't need assistance to get on or off a bus as I am up and down the stairs in my house all day. I do all my own housework, shopping and gardening as I grow an organic food garden in my backyard. I don't need nor take any medication. Unless you are running a marathon, is there a reason why I can't manage this Tour. What is the most strenuous part of this Tour.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025
You are absolutely welcome to join the tour. The age guideline is there as a general reference, but what truly matters is your overall health, mobility, and enthusiasm for travel. This tour does not involve any highly strenuous activities. While there may be some walking tours and occasional stairs or uneven surfaces, it sounds like you are more than capable of managing these comfortably.
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Ashley
Asked on April 14th, 2025Can I join your trip "Best of Balkans"? I am 71 years old but very fit.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025
You're welcome to join. We recommend booking a single supplement to ensure your comfort throughout the trip, especially since shared accommodations are not guaranteed to be age-matched.
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Ashley
Traveler•Written April 2025Is transfer to the airport included on the last 9th day of the tour? What are the costs of optional tours and entry to sights? What is the weather in the Balkans in June (5-13 June)?
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Ashley
Traveler•Written April 2025What are the requirements for the mentioned countries on the tour for entry with an American passport, do i need a visa?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025
Airport transfer is only on Day 1 of the tour. Optional Activities Costs: Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30, Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 40, Balkan Night with Dinner - EUR 35, St. Naum Tour - EUR 25. Weather in the Balkans (June 5-13): warm and pleasant, daytime temperatures 22°C to 28°C. Recommend checking official government travel advice for visa requirements.
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Tanya
Asked on April 11th, 2025I am 62 yrs old, but am active and have travelled to 101 countries (so far). Hope I can get an exception to join this trip.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025
You are absolutely welcome to join the tour. We'd be delighted to have such an experienced and well-travelled adventurer on board!
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Anthony
Asked on March 17th, 2025Is there a time I need to arrive by on 6/28? I would need to fly out on 7/5. Is there a time we will be back and done? Is this tour offerred only in english?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
On day 1 of the tour, passengers are expected to meet in the hotel lobby at 7 PM, so you can arrive anytime before that. The tour starts on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and ends on Sunday, July 6, 2025. All of our tours are conducted in English only, so you'll be able to enjoy the tour without any language barriers.
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Anthony
Traveler•Written March 2025On Sunday 7/6 what time does the tour end? One of my options is a morning flight which I am not sure if it is feasible. Alternatively if I decided to fly out 7/7 would I be able to add on an extra night at where we stay 7/6?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
On the last day of the tour, Sunday, 6th July, the tour concludes at 6 PM. As you will be traveling from Skopje and finishing in Sofia, the tour will conclude in front of your initial hotel (Novotel Sofia) where you first stayed at the beginning of the tour. If you decide to fly out on 7th July and need an extra night at the hotel, you will need to reach out to the hotel directly.
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Ruth
Asked on March 14th, 2025how much is airline ticket
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Airfare is not included in our tours unless the flights are a part of the tour itinerary, passengers are required to book their flights to and from the destination separately.
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Antonio
Asked on March 13th, 2025Is there any reason why I wouldn't be accepted on this tour because of age??
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
There are no age restrictions for this tour, but rather a guideline, and as a physically fit and healthy 62-year-old, you are more than welcome to join. We accommodate travelers of various ages, and as long as you feel comfortable with the itinerary and activity level, you should have a great experience.
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Clara
Asked on March 10th, 2025What type of accommodation is available?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Accommodation is generally in double, twin, or triple rooms as per availability, and solo passengers may have to share.
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Barry
Asked on March 8th, 2025What is the cost of a single? I am 76 years old. Avid traveler. Going to Jordan next month, my 83rd county. Good health and regular gym goer. Am I too old for the trip?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Based on the details you've shared, you would be able to join the tour without any issues. It's great to hear about your travel experience and active lifestyle! However, please note that the single supplement is not available at the moment. Let us know if you'd like to go with the shared room option?
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Barry
Traveler•Written March 2025I am only interested in a single supplement. Are any other dates available?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
We regret to say there is not at the moment unfortunately
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Laura
Asked on March 3rd, 2025Will the bus have electrical outlets?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
The bus has only one USB charger next to the driver.
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