- Explorer
- Family
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Personalized
- Operator
- Balkland
- 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 4 - 15
- Age range 13 to 70
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Bucharest's historic and modern blend
- Tour Peleș Castle's stunning German Renaissance
- Stroll through Plovdiv's ancient and vibrant streets
- Discover Sofia's rich history and cultural sites
- Cruise on Lake Ohrid and visit St. Naum Monastery
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Bucharest: The Start of Your Balkan Adventure
- Day 2 A Cultural Journey Through Bucharest’s Iconic Landmarks
- Day 3 Exploring Romania’s Iconic Landmarks: From Peleș Castle to Brașov
- Day 4 Exploring Bulgaria’s Historic Towns
- Day 5 Discovering Sofia’s Historic and Cultural Sites
- Day 6 Journey to Skopje and Discovering North Macedonia’s Charm
- Day 7 Discovering the Beauty of Ohrid
- Day 8 Exploring the Heart of Tirana
- Day 9 Immersing in Albanian Culture and Nature
- Day 10 From Podgorica to the Coastal Gems of Montenegro and Dubrovnik
- Day 11 Discovering Dubrovnik and the Wonders of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Day 12 From Mostar to Sarajevo, Unveiling Bosnia’s Rich History
- Day 13 From Sarajevo to the Cultural Heart of Serbia
- Day 14 Journey to Ljubljana and Exploring Slovenia’s Charming Capital
- Day 15 A Scenic Journey from Lake Bled to Zagreb
- Day 16 Exploring Zagreb and the Natural Wonders of Plitvice Lakes
- Day 17 Departure from Zagreb
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Hotel Residence City Garden (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 4Rosslyn Central Park Hotel Sofia (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 5Hotel Solun and Spa (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 6Su Hotel (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 7Hotel Mulaj (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 8Hotel Cue Podgorica (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 9Hotel Lero Dubrovnik (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 10Hotel Eden and Spa (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 11Hotel President Sarajevo (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 12Hotel Moskva (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 13Hotel Slon (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
Hotelday 14Hotel Dubrovnik (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability)
HotelDays 15, 16
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 15 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Customer Reviews
- Michaela· April 29th, 2024Excellent tour. I was made to feel special right from the go, as I received a very warm welcome. I learnt so much of the history of the Balkans and was introduced to places I had never heard of. The restaurant choices choices were wonderful. I learnt to eat and appreciate local food All guides were amazing but I loved Viktor in North Macedonia because of his friendly and quiet personality. Mike was amazing as a tour leader, who made sure everything was up to standard . He also checked that I was having a great experience. Ivan our drive is one of the best. To Tiana and Ivan the photographers who accompanied us, thank you for ensuring I had the best time. Your photographs and videos are very special. My highlights, way to many to mention but Kotor, Postajne caves, Tirana, Skopje and Sarajeva were some but for different reasons. Would I book Balkland again definitely. The experience is what counts and I really learnt to appreciate the varied countries and gained a small insight into their beauty and history.Show more
- Patrick· November 2nd, 2023Best Tour Ever!!! That is saying something since we travel by tour annually. We're already planning our next tour with Balkland!!! Mike treated us to an exceptional tour!!! It was the perfect balance of tour with plenty of personal time to steep ourselves in the peaceful serenity of Medjugorje and all the services available for visiting pilgrims. We were so grateful for the local guide Blazenka who Mike introduced us to. She shared the incredible history and spirituality of Medjugorje with heart felt joy and her own personal experiences. She also let Mike know that Ivan would be having an extraordinary apparition at the Blue Cross on our last night in Medjugorje so we were able to attend that incredible event. After saying good bye to Medjugorje, Mike took us to the Unesco heritage site Pocitelj, a 15th century village. Then we had a wonderful tour at the impressive Andrija Winery. On the drive back to Sarajevo we visited the gorgeous Kravica Waterfalls and the lovely Bona Spring recreational park!!! Our tour ended with an evening stroll thru historic downtown Sarajevo and a delicious final dinner together!!! It was perfect!!! We are so looking forward to returning for another memorable tour with Balkland!!!Show more
Dates & Availability
Why book with TourRadar?
- Trusted and vetted operators
- Rated excellent on
- Best price guarantee
- 24/7 customer support
- Earn $100 in travel credits
- Free eSim with every purchase
To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.
- From Wednesday23 Jul, 2025To Friday8 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,737Tips and Gratuity$323
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday20 Aug, 2025To Friday5 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,737Tips and Gratuity$323
- From Tuesday2 Sep, 2025To Thursday18 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,737Tips and Gratuity$323
- From Wednesday15 Oct, 2025To Friday31 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,737Tips and Gratuity$323
- From Wednesday12 Nov, 2025To Friday28 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,737Tips and Gratuity$323
Best price guarantee Learn More
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- N
Naomi
Asked on March 13th, 2025Can you please confirm how many people have already booked for this tour and what is the maximum number of people for this tour?
BalklandOperator•Written March 2025The maximum group size is 15.
- BalklandOperator•Written March 2025
At the moment this tour will have a maximum of 6 participants, and the date is being rescheduled to September 2nd or 3rd. If you're interested in joining on one of these dates, we will close the booking at 5 participants.
- N
Naomi
Traveler•Written March 2025I can't do early September, so we will not proceed with a booking. It's a shame there is nothing available for later in September.
- BalklandOperator•Written March 2025
We're sorry that early September doesn't align with your schedule. Unfortunately, due to client preferences, this departure was moved earlier, and we are fully booked with other private tours for the Grand Balkans during that period.
N3 more answers - L
Leslie
Asked on November 19th, 2024Do you have a tour like this that stays longer in each place? At least 2 days at the same hotel? This tour moves around so much.
- BalklandOperator•Written November 2024
When it comes to group tours, especially in a region as diverse as the Balkans, the itinerary is designed to cover many incredible destinations in a limited timeframe. This often means shorter stays to ensure travelers can experience the highlights of each location. However, we completely understand your preference for longer stays at each stop. The best option to achieve this would be a private tour tailored to your needs. If you have a group of 3 or more people, we can customize the itinerary to include extended stays at selected destinations and make the journey smoother, while still covering the most significant sites.
Good to Know
Tour ID: 295810
Similar Tours
Keep Exploring Europe
- Best 3 Weeks Europe Itineraries 2025/2026 (with Reviews)
- Luxury River Cruises & Cruise Lines
- Europe from Bucharest
- Small group tour
- 17 days Europe
- Operators in Europe
- 17-Day Grand Balkan Cultural Tour Tours in Mediterranean
- Balkans Tours
- Mediterranean Tours
- Europe Tours
- Family Tours
- Fully Guided Tours
- Romania tours
- Bulgaria tours
- Macedonia tours
- Albania tours
- Montenegro tours
- Croatia tours
- Bosnia tours
- Serbia tours
- Slovenia tours