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Highlights of Balkans Luxury Tour

11 days
From Sofia to Skopje
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
Age range 18 to 95
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's historic sites with a local guide
  • Discover Belgrade's fortress and riverside views
  • Tour Sarajevo and taste traditional Bosnian coffee
  • Walk Mostar's iconic Stari Most and old market
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Dubrovnik's ancient walls

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia - Belgrade
  3. Day 3 Belgrade
  4. Day 4 Belgrade - Sarajevo
  5. Day 5 Sarajevo - Mostar - Trebinje
  6. Day 6 Trebinje - Dubrovnik - Trebinje
  7. Day 7 Trebinje - Kotor - Shkodra
  8. Day 8 Shkodra - Tirana - Ohrid
  9. Day 9 Ohrid - St. Naum - Ohrid
  10. Day 10 Ohrid - Skopje
  11. Day 11 Skopje
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

22

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

95%

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Customer Reviews

  • M
    · June 2nd, 2022
    It was a very lovely tour and I learned so much about many countries I knew very little about. The optionals were spectacular. I think the waterfalls outside of Mostar were my favourite. Bojan is very funny and had great info.
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    Trip date: April 2022
  • G
    · June 2nd, 2022
    This was a tour that reached my expectations. Infact I was not expecting this much. The tour leader Bojan was fun to be with, always patient and answering and helping us from morning till night. The driver was always alert and friendly and kept the bus extremely clean. The accomodations in general were good and so was all the food.
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    Trip date: January 2022
  • S
    · June 2nd, 2022
    The experience was great, the tour guide was really fun and friendly and the driver very careful. I would totally recommend this tour!
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    Trip date: February 2022
  • BC
    · May 30th, 2022
    -Amazing tour, amazing variety of sights visited, exceptional tour guide with a lot of local knowledge to share. He has so much love for this country which allowed us on the tour to understand why. Will definitely be visiting again soon.
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    Trip date: April 2022

Dates & Availability

11 days
Highlights of Balkans Luxury Tour
From Sofia to Skopje

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • K

    Kim

    Asked on April 12th, 2024

    I am looking at doing this tour. It will be my first solo trip and I am hoping to meet people around my age group (in their 30s). Can you please advise if anyone has booked this with with people around this age? I would like my own room as well after long days of socialising.

    Age Range
    Single supplement
    • Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperatorWritten April 2024

      The majority of our passengers are in the 50-65+ age group, though we also welcome passengers aged 25-34. Solo travellers are required to book with a private room at extra cost.

  • M

    Molly

    Asked on September 19th, 2023

    We are in our 70's and not too good on our legs! We like the look of your tour but are worried about the amount of walking that might be involved? Also is there a toilet on the coach/minibus?

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperatorWritten September 2023

      Toilets are not available on the coach, though the group will take regular breaks (roughly every 90 minutes) between each destination, based on the group's needs. Our tours involve a fair bit of walking when visiting sights, sometimes on uneven terrain and steps, especially when visiting older architectural landmarks. An average level of fitness will suffice.

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    Annie

    Asked on July 28th, 2023

    Can I come late and join in Belgrade for example. And can you tell me, how many people are booked on this tour so far, what are the ages, and mix? I'm also interested in private rooms.

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperatorWritten July 2023

      You may join the tour late as you prefer. There are currently 5 passengers booked on this departure, aged 45-65. There is 1 solo traveller and 2 couples. All passengers are from the US and Australia. Please note we have limited availability for the departure as the tour will depart next week.

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    Allan

    Asked on July 18th, 2023

    Concerned with seat comfort. I believe that a 50 pax bus will have more comfortable seats than a small bus or van. I am trying to decide between a 20 pax tour vs an 8 pax tour. I prefer the smaller group but I also want to be comfortable. Can you describe the seats for me?

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    Transport
    • Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperatorWritten July 2023

      Our Balkans tours usually depart with 12 passengers on average. 15-seater Mercedes vans are used for transportation. The smaller vehicles enable the group to navigate narrow streets and congested areas more efficiently, ensuring a smoother experience for our passengers.

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Tour ID: 188333

  • Currencies
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    Bosnia
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    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Euro
    Croatia
    ден
    Denar
    Macedonia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type E
    Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type F
    Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania and Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia and Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 9th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Ciconia Exclusive Journeys. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Ciconia Exclusive Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Ciconia Exclusive Journeys" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.