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Balkan Explorer – 10 countries in 17 Days

17 days
Start and end in Athens
4.2
26 traveler reviews
Balkan Explorer – 10 countries in 17 Days - Bucket List Group Travel LLC
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 30
Age range 8 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Athens and its ruins
  • Visit the monasteries of Meteora
  • Tour the historic city of Ohrid
  • Discover the vibrant city of Tirana
  • Enjoy the medieval charm of Dubrovnik

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ATHENS
  2. Day 2 START OF TOUR IN ATHENS
  3. Day 3 DELPHI - METEORA - KALABAKA
  4. Day 4 KALABAKA - OHRID
  5. Day 5 OHRID - TIRANA
  6. Day 6 BUDVA - KOTOR - DUBROVNIK
  7. Day 7 DUBROVNIK
  8. Day 8 MOSTAR - NORTHERN CROATIA
  9. Day 9 PLITVICE LAKES - LJUBLJANA
  10. Day 10 LJUBLJANA - BUDAPEST
  11. Day 11 BUDAPEST: FREE DAY
  12. Day 12 BUDAPEST - BELGRADE
  13. Day 13 NIŠ - SOFIA
  14. Day 14 SOFIA: FREE DAY
  15. Day 15 SOFIA - THESSALONIKI
  16. Day 16 THESSALONIKI - ATHENS
  17. Day 17 END OF TOUR IN ATHENS
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Number of tours

131

Age Range

18 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Dates & Availability

17 days
Balkan Explorer – 10 countries in 17 Days
From Athens to Athens

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 267869

  • Currencies
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    Albania
    KM
    Convertible Mark
    Bosnia
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    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    kn
    Kuna
    Croatia
    Euro
    Greece
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    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, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type E
    Albania, Bosnia, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type F
    Albania, Bosnia, Hungary, 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, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia 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, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia. 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 July 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Bucket List Group Travel LLC. 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 Bucket List Group Travel LLC will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Bucket List Group Travel LLC" 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.