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Balkan Experience – seven countries in two weeks - SMALL GROUP

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Start and end in Belgrade
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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 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Belgrade's historic fortress
  • Taste famous Bermet wine in Sremski Karlovci
  • Visit Nis and the unique Skull Tower
  • Discover Ohrid's UNESCO-listed heritage
  • Stroll through Dubrovnik's ancient streets

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Serbia
  2. Day 2 Explore Belgrade
  3. Day 3 North Serbia: Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci
  4. Day 4 Goodbye Serbia, hello Bulgaria
  5. Day 5 Explore Sofia and move to North Macedonia
  6. Day 6 Matka Canyon cruise and UNESCO World Heritage site - Ohrid Lake
  7. Day 7 Welcome to Albania
  8. Day 8 From Albania to Montenegro: welcome to the Adriatic
  9. Day 9 Full-day Montengro Experience
  10. Day 10 "The Pearl of the Adriatic" - let's go to Dubrovnik
  11. Day 11 Herzegovina Story: Mostar & Blagaj Tekke
  12. Day 12 Explore Sarajevo
  13. Day 13 West Serbia: The House on Drina river, Šargan Eight train & the Wooden City
  14. Day 14 Transfer to the airport
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Number of tours

14

Age Range

2 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
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    4.1
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  • JQ
    · July 5th, 2025
    We were a group of 5 Australians who joined the perfect tour called the Balkan Experience, operated by Victor Tours, though we booked through TourRadar who had a special rate at the time we booked. This 14-day tour covered seven Balkan countries: Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Croatia. Our guide, Stefan was the best guide, we've experienced as long time global travellers. He is knowledgeable, articulate and well travelled. Sasha, our bus driver, was also amazing; super friendly, stern with the border control guards, and provided comfortable, safe and clean transport the entire trip. The itinerary had a wide range of interesting activities covering something for every type of person; relaxed free time, beautiful countryside scenery, fantastic centre of town hotels, history, food, wine, art, lakes, mountains, cities, culture galour! The tour had the perfect blend of organised short walking tours, all hotels and breakfast included, mostly half day or less of driving between stops, a couple of 2 night stays and plenty of recommendations provided by Sasha and Stefan of where to eat and what to see during our free time each day. The entire trip was so relaxing, safe, stress free thanks to a well planned itinerary and expert guide and driver, and there was epic amounts of learning about each country and historical connections with each other. Most importantly, the tour was lots of fun and fantastic value for money. We travelled 12 - 25 April - spring time - which was the perfect time of year for this area. We experienced 1 warm day and 1 day of rain. The weather was spot on, everywhere was lush green and throughout spring flowers in the cities and across the country landscapes were picturesque. The other people on this tour were singles and couples, making up a total of 10 on tour. Don't look any further - book yourself onto this tour today!
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Wow — thank you so much for this incredible review! Reading it honestly felt like reliving the tour day by day.... We’re thrilled to hear that the balance of the itinerary worked so well for your group — not too rushed, not too slow, a little bit of... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Balkan Experience – seven countries in two weeks - SMALL GROUP reviewer 2
    · June 22nd, 2025
    The tour was extremely well organised and the tour guide (Stefan) was truly exceptional providing a huge amount of information along the way. Good itinerary. The transport vehicle was new and extremely comfortable and all the hotels were of a good standard. Cannot fault the tour or the company at all but just be aware that the days are quite long (8-9 hours) Great experience and thanks to Stefan and Victor Tours.
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Elizabeth, thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We're pleased to hear that you've enjoyed your tour and that you were satisfied with our services. We wish you all the best! Regards, Victor Tours Team
    Trip date: June 2025
  • Balkan Experience – seven countries in two weeks - SMALL GROUP reviewer 3
    · May 25th, 2025
    Well organized interesting itinerary, well guided, well timed
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Zoia, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is very important for us. We're happy to hear that you were satisfied with the tour. All the best, Victor Tours Team
    Trip date: May 2025
  • SH
    · May 25th, 2025
    Overall well arranged and relaxed, lots of free time, despite covering 7 countries in two weeks. Comfortable car. Good size for the group, easily managed. They were also responsive prior and during the trip to my questions. Had a great tour guide Radenko Janjusevic who is young but experienced, energetic, positive, passionate about history. Learnt a lot from his enthusiasm. Thank you! Keep up with the fantastic work.
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Stacey, thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed your time and were pleased with the tour. We wish you all the best! Regards, Victor Tours Team
    Trip date: May 2025
  • JF
    · May 9th, 2025
    I really enjoyed this Egyptian tour. The tour guides were knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. Almost all the meals were included, the cuisine and the choices were wonderful and accommodations at the hotel and on the cruise ship were beyond my expectations. Our tour group was multinational and the cruise ship seated us together for meals, so we all got to know each other. Because of the cost of living in Egypt, this trip was more than affordable as compared to travel in most other regions. It gave us a chance to learn about an ancient civilization that was far beyond its times in many ways. I'm so glad I went.
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Joan, thank you kindly for your review. All the best, Victor Tours Team
    Trip date: July 2024
  • BP
    · May 1st, 2025
    If you want to get the know the Balkans quickly but also thoroughly this is the tour to take. The guide Stefan was like a walking encyclopedia of information who helped us to grasp the history but also the current situation in the Balkans. The small group size is ideal.
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Benjamin, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, it's essential for us. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, and we'll send your kudos to Stefan. We wish you all the best! Regards, Victor Tours Team
    Trip date: April 2025
  • EP
    · April 28th, 2025
    I had a wonderful time. The guide Stefan was just amazing, so knowledgeable, helpful, thoughtful and had a great sense of humour. The accommodation was great. The driver was excellent. Thank you so much for everything and providing such a smooth, delightful experience.
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Erin, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Stefan and Sasha helped make your journey smooth and memorable. It means a lot to us... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Balkan Experience – seven countries in two weeks - SMALL GROUP reviewer 8
    · October 30th, 2024
    The itinerary was good, and the location of the...
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear customer, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and the central location of your accommodations—it’s always great to have attractions, restaurants, and local hotspots within easy reach. We... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • AN
    · October 29th, 2024
    A great tour to give a taste of the Balkan...
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Andrew, thank you kindly for taking the time to write this review. We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed the tour. All the best, Victor Tours Team
    Trip date: October 2024
  • AR
    · September 24th, 2024
    Our trip went smoothly with Victor tours keeping in contact, when needed. Although the tour of 7 Balkan countries involved a great deal of driving, the scenery was one of the highlights. Our guide/driver, Vladimir, was always eager to help, answering our questions, giving information on the history of the area, and making sure our accommodations were in order. All-in-all, the trip exceeded our expectations and the Balkans now ranks near the top in beautiful landscapes.
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    Victor Tours DMC commented on this review
    Dear Andrew, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review; it is highly appreciated. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that you were satisfied with our services. We wish you all the best. Regards, Victor Tours Team
    Trip date: September 2024

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Balkan Experience – seven countries in two weeks - SMALL GROUP
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    Elaine

    Asked on June 4th, 2025

    This tour is the ONE I've been looking for - it includes everything and goes to the exact places I've been trying to organize. The only trouble is that it leaves the day we have to be elsewhere in September. Unfortunately, our dates are not flexible, so I was wondering if you have anything similar (or know of anyone else who might) that begins around September 1?

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten June 2025

      We're happy to hear that you like the tour. As much as we would like to help you and recommend someone who offers a similar tour, we're really not familiar with some operator who does. The only thing that we could recommend is that you browse trough Tour Radar's offer, there's really plenty of tours, we hope you'll find a suitable one.

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    Annette

    Asked on May 23rd, 2025

    Is there an option to add Kosovo at the beginning or the end of the tour? Also, to get a full experience do you recommend staying longer than 1 night in each place and maybe doing a different style tour?

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    Travel Support
    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten May 2025

      If you book the small-group tour, the only way how to add Kosovo would be that you finish the tour, return to Belgrade, and then we organize you another private tour to Kosovo only, which would take 2-3 days. Another option is that you book a completely customized, private tour, where we would include Kosovo (it can be done as a day trip from Skopje, for example). So, we would need to add an extra day in Skopje, perhaps an extra day in Ohrid (leisure day). Other than that, we believe that the tour is pretty well-rounded and there's no need to add extra days.

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    Liz

    Asked on May 5th, 2025

    I would like to know how much it would be to make this trip in a single room.

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten May 2025

      The price for a single room accommodation (classic package) is 3422 EUR.

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      Liz

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Do I need some VISA for this countries? I have my passport.

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten May 2025

      For Portugal passport holders, no visa is requried for any of the countries that are part of the itinerary.

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      Liz

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      My fligt only arrive from Lisbon at May 11th at 1:30h. It is ok?

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten May 2025

      If you arrive on May 11-th, you will have one night less than the rest of the group, and you will miss the Belgrade City Tour. Then you can continue with the rest of the group from May 12-th.

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      Liz

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Can you give me a receipt after my payment with my number?

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten May 2025

      That's a question for Tour Radar Support, hopefully you'll hear back from them soon.

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    Jenny

    Asked on April 26th, 2025

    if i wanted 2 or 3 more nights in Sarajevo, and then you take us back to Belgrade, is this something that you would cater for us. So we would leave the scheduled tour after Sarajevo and spend our time on our own.

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten April 2025

      Yes, it is possible to add a few days in Sarajevo and then transfer to Belgrade, but this will change the price. On Monday, we will make the necessary calculations and send you the revised quote with the changes.

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      Jenny

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      We are spending a few days in Belgrade at the start, so extra days in Sarajevo instead of Belgrade was my thinking. From the internet, Sarajevo has day trips to national parks and we would like to do some nature walking/visits (after sitting in a vehicle for close to 2 weeks!).

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten April 2025

      Option 1 - supplement 430 EUR per person, Option 2 - supplement 205 EUR per person. If you stay in Sarajevo, you are going to explore it on your own, and the driver will come to pick you up for a transfer to Belgrade.

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      Jenny

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      We require non-smoking hotel rooms. Please confirm that these will be provided to us as part of our package.

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten April 2025

      It is enough the be discussed here. We will reply to you one more time on the page where the tour is booked, so to confirm everything.

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    Susan

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    Can I share the Hotel with someone?

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten March 2025

      Unfortunately, we are not able to answer positively to your request. In the past, we were offering that option, that we put people that don't know each other in the same room, and according to our experience, that was not a good idea. The only thing that we could advise is that you check out one of our shorter and more affordable tours (for example Balkan Express) which would fit in your desired budget.

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    Bruce

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    We are looking at the Balkan Experience 7 countries in 14 days tour. We see that 4 nights in Belgrade accommodation is included. We do not understand why so many nights when we look at the itinerary. Also we have family in Belgrade who would prefer that we stayed with them. Can we negotiate a cheaper price for the package if we take out Belgrade accommodation costs. We are possibly interested in the upgraded accommodations. What is your opinion?

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten March 2025

      That is correct, there are four nights in Belgrade totally, 3 at the beginning of the tour and one at the end of the tour. We don't have an exact answer why we made it like that, it seemed as a good idea, and our past travelers liked the itinerary as it is, so we kept organizing the tour in this way. Yes, of course we can deduct the price for the price of the accomodation in Belgrade. Before we give you and offer, please confirm that you would stay all the overnights in Belgrade with your relatives ( 3 nights at the beginning of the tour and then one night at the end of the tour). Once we get your answer, we will do the calculations (on Monday) and get back to you with an offer.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    Would there be any room in the itinerary in certain cities for me to see performances in the evenings?

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten March 2025

      In Belgrade, most probably you'll get the chance to visit the opera or a theater, since you're in Belgrade for three full days. As for the other cities that are part of the itinerary, Sarajevo, Sofia, Skopje, Tirana, all of them have theaters, operas, philharmonic orchestras, etc..., but we would need some time to check what's happening where on the exact dates when you'll be visiting those places.

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    Francette

    Asked on March 5th, 2025

    What happens if there are no other guests booked for my tour?

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten March 2025

      The tour will still proceed with guaranteed departure even if you are the only guest.

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    Pamela

    Asked on March 1st, 2025

    I am a solo traveller. I have done trips where I have ended up being the only person, which I did not enjoy. Do you have any other bookings?

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten March 2025

      At the moment we only have one confirmed booking (one person). However, there's still plenty of time till the departure date, and we strongly believe that by then, we will have more bookings. For our April and May departures, we already have more than 10 guests per departure.

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      Pamela

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      My personal threshold is 3 other groups/Solo Travelers. Then I can blend into the background on the trip and not be noticed.

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten March 2025

      We are pretty convinced that by the beginning of April we will have at least one or two more bookings, making it three in total.

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten April 2025

      We're happy to inform you we have 5 confirmed travelers for the date that you were interested in. Since there's still plenty of time till the departure date, we believe that more customers will join.

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      Pamela

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Is it now safe to book my flights?

    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten April 2025

      Yes, you can go ahead and book the flights, the tour is definitely going.

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    Leslie

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    On this Balkan Experience Tour, Is it possible to have a private room and if so, what is the cost?

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    • Victor Tours DMC OperatorWritten February 2025

      Of course, a private room is possible, actually that is the only option for a single traveller. The price of a tour with a single room accommodation is 2859 EUR (included accommodation, transportation, guide and entrance fees).

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    • 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.
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