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Balkan Explorer – 10 countries in 17 Days

17 days
Start and end in Athens
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
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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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  • 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
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    Albania, Bosnia, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
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    • 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.
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