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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
- 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
165
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Aaslamtrichy@yahoo.com· August 4th, 2025One of the Best Tour Packages which I have been. Amazing Tour Guides Boyan was extraordinary, very knowledgeable, very funny but true experiences and history which he explained. He also details about stops what to expect in Hotels and Toilet facilities en route. Most of the Hotels was very good. Novotel Sofia was high class & Panorama Trebinje was astonishingly beautiful. Aqualina Ohrid stunning location but many things like cupboards etc is broken and unfinished (please kindly fix it). Belgrade Abba Hotel Bathroom water coming out as floors needs proper draining inclination but otherwise hotel was good. Sky Bar in Panormika Skopje was stunning. Breakfast was 5*. On Hotels had issues which I hope they will fix soon.Show more
Travel Talk commented on this reviewHi, thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a memorable experience and that Bojan made the tour even more special with his knowledge and humor. We’re also glad you enjoyed the stunning hotel locations... Show moreTrip date: July 2025 
deborah· July 13th, 2025WOW!!! What an amazing trip to the Balkans led by our superlative guide Dusan Tosic and highly skilled driver Mitko who drove that big beautiful bus with precision. Dusan was highly organized and made our diverse group of once strangers feel like family. This tour was a whirlwind of rich history, architecture, culture, cuisine, majestic mountain landscapes, seascapes, and rivers. The itinerary and optional excursions were ideal to savor the region. Our city walks with local guides added depth to the history of each place visited. The hotels were great with only minor inconveniences. Multiple border crossings were essentially seamless. Highly recommend!!!!!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Deborah, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Dusan and Mitko made such a positive impact on your Balkans adventure. It sounds like you truly experienced the best of the region’s history, culture, and stunning... Show moreTrip date: May 2025- AKAndreas· June 29th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishVery good support from booking. Vlado is very professional and knowledgeable. Can recommend this tour without reservation.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Andreas, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that Vlado made such a positive impression. Hope to see you on another tour soon! All the best, Travel Talk TeamTrip date: June 2025
- RBRowena· June 7th, 2025If you like being in the bus this tour is for you… long driving to reach each country. It’s okay since it’s the cheapest way to travel and be able to see 5 countries in 9 days … less to see and not enough time to explore. It’s ok cuz accommodation and breakfast is included. Maybe next time enjoy each country at a time especially Montenegro which is beautiful.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Rowena, thank you for your honest feedback! Our Best of Balkans tour is designed to give you the opportunity to experience multiple countries within a limited timeframe, striking a balance between travel and sightseeing. We appreciate your suggestion... Show more
Trip date: May 2025 - Neil Vivian· May 19th, 2025Balkans 9 Day Tour, started 8th May, 2025 This tour is incredible value for money, so many incredible places visited. Bojan (our guide) was funny, friendly and helpful. I was very lucky with the group on the tour, many great like minded people. Personal highlights, Bosnia (all of it!) and Kotor in Montenegro. It's an area I had not visited before but will definitely be back. Can only thank Bojan, the group and Travel Talk for such a great experience. It's a fast paced tour, get your outfit for tomorrow ready and be almost packed to go the night before to take the stress out of early starts. Additional experiences were well worth it, Balkan Meal wasn't great as I don't eat meat but still fun watching the dancing and chatting to everyone. I'd happily do it all again. If you want to visit Kosovo you can on the last night from Skopje but need to organise it yourself. Happy to pass on details of this if interested.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- DBDiana Lee· May 9th, 2025great tour company comparing to travel agency optional tours.Show moreTravel 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
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Denise
Asked on August 11th, 2025Could you please confirm if a single traveler can book this trip in a shared twin room? Additionally, is the availability for the 14th of September guaranteed?
Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025Yes, a single traveler can book this trip with a shared twin room. Availability for the 14th of September is also guaranteed, as the minimum required number of passengers has been met.
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Bruce
Asked on August 10th, 2025Is transfert from and to airport granted both ways or only at the arrival? As a solo traveler, Am i supposed to share the room with a same gender fellow? What time is the tour supposed to finish at on the last day? What's the best option? Booking the flight out on the 7th september or the following day?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
The arrival airport transfer is included from Sofia Airport to the hotel on Day 1 only. As a solo traveler, you will share a room with a same-gender fellow traveler. The tour finishes around 6:00 PM on the last day. If you have a long-haul flight, the best option would be to book it for the following day. However, if your flight is short, you can depart the same evening.
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Bruce
Traveler•Written August 2025Will I be able to catch a transfer from Sofia? Where is the coach dropping us off after the tour finishes? How long does it take from the city to the airport? Which cost can i approximately consider?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
Transfers are only provided on the official tour start and end days. The transfer from Sofia city to the airport typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. A taxi usually costs approximately 20-30 EUR. The coach drop-off at the end of the tour is usually at the same hotel where you started, Novotel hotel Sofia.
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Derek
Asked on July 15th, 2025Like to know if this tour is adequate for seniors with decreased mobility.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2025
This tour involves frequent walking tours on cobbled streets, steps, and uneven surfaces, especially in old towns like Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Mostar. Daily hotel changes and some long travel days can also be tiring for those with decreased mobility. If you or your fellow traveler can walk moderate distances with breaks and handle some stairs, it may be manageable with caution. However, if substantial assistance or a wheelchair is needed, this itinerary could be quite challenging.
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Andrea
Asked on July 9th, 2025I am interested in a trip in november 2025 then I noticed the age range up to 59 I am 63 however I am very active i am a RN and serving in a state guard army unit can I get a waiver to book this trip
- Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2025
Yes, absolutely—you are very welcome to join the trip. There's no issue with your age, especially as you are active and in good health. You can go ahead and book for the 8 November 2025 departure without needing any special waiver.
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Stuart
Asked on July 2nd, 2025Could you please let me know the exact location where the tour will conclude? Also, is it possible to arrange an airport transfer after the tour ends?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2025
The tour will conclude in front of the Novotel Sofia Hotel in Sofia. Please note that the airport transfer is only included at the start of the tour, so for your departure transfer, you will need to arrange this independently.
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Stuart
Traveler•Written July 2025Since there are only about three hours between the end of the tour and my flight, I think it would be best to arrange a transfer in advance. How much would it cost to book a transfer from the Novotel Sofia Hotel to the airport after the tour ends?
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Stuart
Traveler•Written July 2025I have another question. After I book the tour, is there a possibility that it could be canceled if there are not enough participants or for other reasons?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2025
Generally, this tour is almost always guaranteed and very rarely cancels.
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Kim
Asked on June 27th, 2025Are all countries in this tour accessible through obtaining a valid Schengen Visa?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2025
Most countries on the tour are in the Schengen Area, though you may need to apply separately for some of the countries visited. We highly recommend referring to official sources for visa related inquiries, as Travel Talk is not a visa authority.
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Joanna
Asked on June 1st, 2025would like to know if there is a age cap at 59yrs for the Best of Balkans tour. we are a very healthy and mobile couple in our mid sixties and interested to book the tour. pls advise.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2025
There is no age cap at 59 years for this tour. As long as you are healthy and mobile—as you've mentioned—you are absolutely welcome to join! We would be delighted to have you on board.
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Sophia
Asked on May 14th, 2025Can I join the tour at 64 years old?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
You are very welcome to join the tour — age is absolutely not a restriction. We'd love to have you on board!
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Sophia
Traveler•Written May 2025Is my Schengen visa okay for this tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
We do not provide visa services or have up-to-date visa information. We recommend checking with the relevant authorities or the embassies of each country included in the itinerary.
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Sophia
Traveler•Written May 2025How will I get help to reach the airport on the last day of the tour?
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Sophia
Traveler•Written May 2025What does 'Meals included in breakfast' mean?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
The group will reach Sofia around 6-6:30 PM on the last day, you may need to make your own way to Sofia or book the Balkan Discovery tour instead. 8 breakfasts are included with this tour in total.
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Terry
Asked on May 13th, 2025Is this tour also available for 64 years old Male?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
Yes, absolutely – this tour is available for a 64-year-old male. Let us know if you'd like help with the booking or have any other questions!
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Terry
Traveler•Written May 2025I just wanted to confirm, as on the tour information age is mentioned as 18 to 59.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
The age range of 18 to 59 mentioned on the tour page is simply a guideline based on the average age of our travelers. It is not a strict restriction, and we welcome travelers of all ages as long as they are fit and comfortable with the pace of the tour.
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Terry
Traveler•Written May 2025Would that be okay, or when is the tour expected to finish?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
This tour unfortunately concludes around 6:00 PM. If the 18:30 flight is your only suitable option, you may choose to leave the tour a bit earlier than the rest of the group to make it in time for your flight.
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Terry
Traveler•Written May 2025Will a Schengen visa be sufficient for this tour? I noticed that only 8 breakfasts are included—could you please confirm if other meals are also provided? Will there be one tour operator throughout the trip, or will it change at different points?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
We do not have up-to-date information on visa requirements. Please consult the official embassy or consulate of each country included in the tour to confirm if your Schengen visa will be sufficient. Yes, only 8 breakfasts are included. Other meals are not provided. There will be a different tour guide for each region of the trip.
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Joseph
Asked on May 12th, 2025Would you be able to make an exception for him to join this trip? would that be possible?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
While we typically have age guidelines for our tours, we're happy to make an exception for him to join. He's welcome to participate and will be accommodated in a shared twin room with another male solo traveler.
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