what is the average number of travelers on this tour? Asa solo traveler I book group tours because of the social aspect, i want to make sure that if i book this, i would NOT be the only traveler correct?

If you join the group will consist of 4 participants plus the guide.

I would be traveling solo, what is the additional cost to have a private room?

The price for a solo traveler in a single room is €1,815.

Does single supplement apply?

Yes, you can book the single supplement. However before proceeding please let us know your preferred dates so we can double-check availability.

What is the deadline to reserve this tour? We would like to join this tour but are still trying to work out our schedule. Can we book 3 days before the 30th if there is space?

We've already finalized the operation for the 30 May tour, but there's still some space available. If you're interested, we can include you as a last-minute addition. Please let us know as soon as possible if you'd like to join. We can also include you specifically for the Sofia to Athens section of the tour starting on 30 May.

I need to know what time the tour end on the last day of the tour so I can plan my returning flight

We are planning to finish the tour at 7 pm in Sofia, though it could be earlier depending on the group's preferences.

Is it possible to book into the hotel on the 19th july too?

We can arrange for your hotel stay to begin on July 19th, but please note that there will be an additional cost for booking the room for that extra night. The tour officially starts on July 20th.

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5 Balkan Countries from Sofia - Small Group Tour

8 days

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Start and end in Sofia

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A perfect tour to see the Balkan countries! Seeing and experiencing 5 countries in 8 days may seem impossible, but not with these guys.
Faye, traveled in April
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Operator: Ajdinis
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 6 - 16
Ages 10+

Places You’ll See

Sofia
Skopje
Prizren
Tirana
Ohrid
Thessaloniki

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Highlights

Explore Sofia's vibrant nightlife
Tour Skopje's historic sites and landmarks
Discover Tirana's iconic Skanderbeg Square
Visit the cliff-top monasteries in Meteora
Stroll through Kavala's old Castle and port

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival to Sofia
Day 2 Sofia to Skopje
Day 3 Skopje to Tirana via Matka Canyon and Prizren
Day 4 Tirana to Ohrid
Day 5 Ohrid
Day 6 Ohrid to Kastoria and Meteora (Kalabaka)
Day 7 Meteora (Kalabaka) to Thessaloniki
Day 8 Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery

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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Best Western Terminus Hotel
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Doa
Hotel
day 2
Albanopolis Hotel
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day 3
Hotel Sky Corner
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Alexiou Hotel
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day 6
Hotel Egnatia
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day 7

Operated by

Ajdinis

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Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 70 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Excellent
5.0
Food
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Ajdinis
4.6

Rosa
· April 26th, 2025
I had a great time as a solo traveler on this...
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Thank you for your review Rosa! Best Regards, Ajdinis Team.
Trip date: March 2025
Faye
· April 11th, 2025
A perfect tour to see the Balkan countries!...
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Ajdinis commented on this review
Dear Faye, thank you for your kind words! Regards, Ajdinis.
Trip date: May 2024

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What our customers ask about this tour

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Terry
Asked on June 8th, 2025
what is the average number of travelers on this tour? Asa solo traveler I book group tours because of the social aspect, i want to make sure that if i book this, i would NOT be the only traveler correct?
Group size
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2025
  If you join the group will consist of 4 participants plus the guide.
M
Marlene
Asked on June 5th, 2025
I would be traveling solo, what is the additional cost to have a private room?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2025
  The price for a solo traveler in a single room is €1,815.
M
Marlene
Asked on June 5th, 2025
Does single supplement apply?
Single supplement
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2025
  Yes, you can book the single supplement. However before proceeding please let us know your preferred dates so we can double-check availability.
C
Claire
Asked on May 7th, 2025
What is the deadline to reserve this tour? We would like to join this tour but are still trying to work out our schedule. Can we book 3 days before the 30th if there is space?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written May 2025
  We've already finalized the operation for the 30 May tour, but there's still some space available. If you're interested, we can include you as a last-minute addition. Please let us know as soon as possible if you'd like to join. We can also include you specifically for the Sofia to Athens section of the tour starting on 30 May.
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Jennifer
Asked on May 30th, 2024
I need to know what time the tour end on the last day of the tour so I can plan my returning flight
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written May 2024
  We are planning to finish the tour at 7 pm in Sofia, though it could be earlier depending on the group's preferences.
M
Martin
Asked on March 28th, 2024
Is it possible to book into the hotel on the 19th july too?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written March 2024
  We can arrange for your hotel stay to begin on July 19th, but please note that there will be an additional cost for booking the room for that extra night. The tour officially starts on July 20th.
- M
  Martin
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  How much will it cost?
- AjdinisOperator•Written March 2024
  120€ single room, 100€ double room with Bed & Breakfast

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Tour ID: 261654

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Bulgarian Lev
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Macedonia
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
Type E
Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
Type F
Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
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, Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia. 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. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for 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 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ajdinis. 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 35 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 Ajdinis will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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