Private 19-Day Balkans Tour Starting in Sofia, Bulgaria

19 days • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tour • Operated by European Voyages

Why we love it?

The Balkans Explorer Private Van Tour offers an immersive 19-day journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures of the Balkans, starting in Sofia, Bulgaria. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience, as it accommodates small groups in comfortable 3-star hotels. Participants will explore historical sites, vibrant cities, and stunning natural scenery, with a focus on local traditions and cuisine. The distinctive aspect of this tour is its flexibility, allowing for tailored itineraries that cater to the interests of the group, making it a unique way to discover the rich heritage of the region.
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Inclusions

  • Cost Per Person in Twin /  Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotels with Min. 2 Person traveling together.

Exclusions

  • 1) 3 Euro tip per person per day.
  • 2) No Porterage included.
  • 3) Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land
  • arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to
  • increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.
  • 4) Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in
  • the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc.
  • 5) All Meals.
  • 6) Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in
  • “Tour Cost Includes”.
  • 7) Airfare & airport tax.
  • 8) Visa Fees.
  • 9) Travel insurance.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Home Destination – Sofia (Bulgaria)
  • 12:30 HRS

    12:30 HRS: Arrive Sofia and transfer to your hotel.

    15:00 HRS: Day is free at leisure to explore on your own.

    Overnight in Sofia.

Day 2

10:00 HRS: After breakfast, Guided City tour of Sofia.
Day 3

Day 3: Sofia - Skopje (Macedonia)
  • 10:00 HRS

    10:00 HRS: Depart to Skopje.

    15:00 HRS: Guided city tour of Skopje.

    Overnight in Skopje.

Day 4

Day 4: Skopje – Ohrid Lake (Macedonia)
  • 10:00 HRS

    10:00 HRS: Depart to Ohrid Lake.

    15:00 HRS: Boat ride at Lake Ohrid.

    Overnight in Ohrid.

Day 5

Day 5: Ohrid – Tirana (Albania) – Budva (Montenegro)
  • 09:30 HRS

    09:30 HRS: Depart to Tirana.

    14:00 HRS: Guided City tour of Tirana.

    19:00 HRS: Check into your hotel in Budva.

    Overnight in Budva.

Day 6

Day 6: Budva – Kotor – Perast – Kotor – Budva.
  • 09:30 HRS

    09:30 HRS: Depart to Kotor.

    10:00 HRS: Guided walking tour. Visit to St Triphon cathedral and Maritime Museum included.

    11:30 HRS: Enjoy boat ride to Our Lady of the Rock island/church.

    12:00 HRS: Visit to Our Lady of the Rock church and its museum.

    13:00 HRS: Enjoy boat ride to Perast & guided walk around the historic village of Perast.

    14:30 HRS: Boat ride back to Kotor.

    15:30 HRS: Free time at leisure in Budva.

    Overnight in Budva.

Day 7

Day 7: Budva - Dubrovnik. (Croatia)
  • 09:00 HRS

    09:00 HRS: After breakfast, check out and depart to Dubrovnik.

    11:30 HRS: Check into your hotel.

    15:00 HRS: Enjoy Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik.

    Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 8
  • 10:30 HRS

    10:30 HRS: After breakfast, enjoy Cable Car Ride to Mount Srd with 360 degree view of Dubrovnik.

    14:30 HRS: Rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.

    Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 9

Day 9: Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • 09:30 HRS

    09:30 HRS: Depart to Mostar.

    12:00 HRS: Arrive Mostar and Enjoy Guided walking tour of the Old Town.

    16:00 HRS: Depart to Dubrovnik.

    17:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.

    Overnight in Sarajevo.

Day 10

10:30 HRS: After breakfast, Guided City tour of Sarajevo.
Day 11

Day 11: Sarajevo – Split.
  • 09:00 HRS

    09:00 HRS: Depart to Split.

    14:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.

    15:00 HRS: Rest of the day is free

    Overnight in Split.

Day 12
  • 07:30 HRS

    07:30 HRS: Full day sailing adventure to Hvar with Sailing trip around the Palenki Islands.

    Meeting Point: Split ferry port Split, Sv.Petar pier, at 07:20 am

    Post Address: Gat Svetog Duje 1, 21000, Split, Croatia.

    There you will see Jadrolinija and Kapetan Luka tickets booths. I, Ljubica, will be there next to the Kapetan Luka ticket booth and I will give you the catamaran tickets. I am short girl with black eyeglasses Catamaran leaves at 7:45 am. You will get to Hvar island at 8:45, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy in your coffee, lunch, sightseeing.....At 2 pm start you sailing tour and ends at 6 pm catamaran for returning back to Split is 7:45 pm

    20:30 HRS: Return back to hotel.

    Overnight in Split.

Day 13

Day 13: Split - Plitvice Lakes National Park.
  • 10:00 HRS

    10:00 HRS: Depart to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

    14:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.

    15:00 HRS: At leisure to explore the park on your own.

    Overnight in the National Park.

Day 14
  • 10:30 HRS

    10:30 HRS: Enjoy Full day Guided Plitvice Lakes & National Park guided tour of both Lower and Upper Lakes with Electric boat and Sightseeing panoramic train.

    Overnight in the National Park.

Day 15

Day 15: Plitvice Lakes National Park – Zagreb.
  • 10:00 HRS

    10:00 HRS: Depart to Zagreb.

    12:30 HRS: Check into your hotel.

    15:00 HRS: Guided city tour of Zagreb.

    Overnight in Zagreb.

Day 16

10:00 HRS: After breakfast, Orientation tour to Njivice.
Day 17

Day 17: Zagreb - Ljubljana (Slovenia)
  • 10:00 HRS

    10:00 HRS: Depart to Ljubljana.

    12:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.

    15:00 HRS: Guided city tour of Ljubljana.

    Overnight in Ljubljana.

Day 18

Day 18: Ljubljana – Mt.Vogel – Lake Bled– Ljubljana.
  • 10:00 HRS

    10:00 HRS: Depart to visit Mt.Vogel.

    11:30 HRS: Board your cable car for Mt.Vogel.

    15:00 HRS: Guided walking tour of Lake Bled.

    Overnight in Ljubljana.

Day 19

Day 19: Ljubljana – Home Destination.
  • 04:00 HRS

    04:00 HRS: Depart to airport

Please Note

  • · Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense.
  • · Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as air-show, world athletic meet, ice skating championships, motor show, Tour de France, etc. the hotels may be blocked out more than 2 years in advance. In view of this you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities/ different city and the itinerary may have to be altered /amended.
  • · We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
  • · For the convenience of our passengers we will sometimes amend/alter the itinerary. However all the services will remain the same.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 4 days before start

Non-refundable after 4 days before start

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