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Best of Balkans (4 Star Hotels)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sofia)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic City Tour
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  2. Day 2

    Sofia to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Belgrade City Tour
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Knez Mihailova
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  3. Day 3

    Belgrade to Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ibis Styles)

    Included Activities

    • Sarajevo City Tour
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  4. Day 4

    Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Platani or Hotel Nar or Hotel Integra)

    Included Activities

    • Mostar City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30
    Landmarks
    Stari Most
    Mostar Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Trebinje to Dubrovnik and back to Trebinje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Platani or Hotel Nar or Hotel Integra)

    Included Activities

    • Dubrovnik City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 50
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Dubrovnik City Walls
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  6. Day 6

    Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Europa), Hotel (Hotel Mozart or Hotel Colasseu)

    Included Activities

    • Kotor City Tour
    • Orientation Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Kotor Medieval Citadel
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  7. Day 7

    Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina)

    Included Activities

    • Tirana City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Balkan Night with Dinner - EUR 35
    Landmarks
    Skenderbeg Square
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  8. Day 8

    Ohrid to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Panoramika)

    Included Activities

    • Ohrid City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • St. Naum Tour - EUR 25
    Landmarks
    Old Ohrid
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  9. Day 9

    Skopje to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Skopje City Tour
    Landmarks
    Statue of Alexander the Great
    Macedonian Arch of Triumph
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  • Best of Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 1
    June 2nd, 2026
    Had a wonderful time with an experience, travel guide, providing a great deal of information about the culture, the...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Owen, thank you so much for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Balkans tour and found it to be such an enriching experience overall. It’s wonderful to know the journey gave you a deeper appreciation of this fascinating part of the world. We hope to welcome you on another amazing journey with us in the future! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • K
    May 31st, 2026
    Very Interesting. The tour gave a very good view off the different countries and a good historical background of...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Klas, thank you for your kind review. We’re so glad to hear the tour gave you such a meaningful introduction to the Balkans and helped bring the region’s history to life. Boyan will be very happy to hear your lovely words, and we hope to welcome you on another amazing trip with us in the future. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Best of Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 3
    May 13th, 2026
    Great trip and lovely people on the trip. Tour guide was informative and funny.
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Gina, thank you so much! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on the Best of Balkans tour with us. It’s lovely to hear your guide helped make the experience even more fun. We hope to have you join us on another adventure in the future. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Best of Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 4
    March 21st, 2026
    Dusan, our guide, made our trip memorable. He was patient, professional and very kind. It was a large group of many...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Jacqueline, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re really pleased to hear Dusan made your trip memorable with his patience and professionalism, and that you had a fun experience overall. We also appreciate your understanding around the road travel and border crossings, which can be slow at times but are part of the reality of multi-country journeys. Regarding the accommodation in Albania, we’re sorry it didn’t meet expectations. When issues like this are raised, our tour managers handle them with the utmost care on the ground and work to support guests as quickly as possible. Thank you again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Best of Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 5
    January 15th, 2026
    The tour guide Boyan was amazing funny and personable. You cover an impressive amount of cities in this trip, it is...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Ramla, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Boyan made such a great impression, we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him! You’re absolutely right that this trip is fast-paced. It’s designed to showcase the highlights of multiple Balkan cities in a limited timeframe, with guided tours followed by free time so travellers can explore at their own pace. We’re also glad to hear the accommodation met your expectations overall. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • M
    November 22nd, 2025
    Balkans Tour was fantastic! Our driver Slavche was professional, efficient, and accommodating.. Our guide Vojin set...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Michael, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time on your Balkans Tour, especially as it was both your first tour and your first time in Europe. It’s great to know that Slavche and Vojin helped make the experience exceptional. We’re delighted that their professionalism, organisation, and care made your journey smooth, informative, and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words, they’ll be very appreciated. Thank you again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • J
    November 3rd, 2025
    Nine incredible days exploring the history, splendor and resilience of the Balkans. This journey gave me a new...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Joena, we’re so glad you had an unforgettable time! We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments, Simon and Kiri will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Also, thank you for the recommendation, it means a lot! We can't wait to welcome you on another trip soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Best of Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 8
    November 3rd, 2025
    Simon was helpful and very knowledgeable. He answered all my questions to my satisfaction.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Maria, we’re so glad to hear that! Simon takes pride in sharing his knowledge, and we’re thrilled he could make your Best of Balkans tour informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • A
    August 4th, 2025
    One of the Best Tour Packages which I have been. Amazing Tour Guides Boyan was extraordinary, very knowledgeable,...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi, thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a memorable experience and that Bojan made the tour even more special with his knowledge and humor. We’re also glad you enjoyed the stunning hotel locations and high-quality breakfasts. Your feedback on the hotel facilities is much appreciated — we’ve noted the specific issues and will be sharing them with our partners to help improve the experience for future travellers. Thank you again for choosing us! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Best of Balkans (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 10
    July 12th, 2025
    WOW!!! What an amazing trip to the Balkans led by our superlative guide Dusan Tosic and highly skilled driver Mitko...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Deborah, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Dusan and Mitko made such a positive impact on your Balkans adventure. It sounds like you truly experienced the best of the region’s history, culture, and stunning landscapes! We’re glad the itinerary and local guides added depth to your journey, and that the trip felt both seamless and memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • K

    Karen

    Asked on May 6th, 2026

    I am willing to share a room but I am traveling solo. I live/work in the UAE, and there is a war, what happens if there is a closure of airspace and I am unable to take the trip?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2026

      If you are planning to book the 23 May 2026 departure, please note that once the booking is confirmed, changes and cancellations are subject to our standard terms.

      This means that if you later need to cancel due to airspace closures or travel disruptions, the booking would fall under the normal cancellation policy, which can result in full cancellation charges depending on timing.

      Because of this, we always recommend making sure you are comfortable with the booking terms before confirming, especially for fixed travel plans.

    • K

      Karen

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      I see the age range and my age is 66. Just to advocate for myself, I just climbed Kilimanjaro and in great shape; therefore, I hope age is not an issue for you...

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2026

      Please don't worry at all—your age is absolutely not an issue. What matters most is your overall health and fitness, and it sounds like you're in great shape.

      You are more than welcome to join, and we'd be happy to have you with us.

    • K

      Karen

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      Just before I book my trip; when are we back to Sofia? My flight leaves at 18:45 and I need to be at the airport at 2 hour before departure, can this work?

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2026

      You will be back in Sofia at approximately 18:00. Unfortunately, this would not work with your flight departing at 18:45, as you would need to be at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure.

      We would recommend either booking a later flight or leave the tour earlier to go back Sofia to ensure a stress-free departure.

    • K

      Karen

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      There is no other flight that night and I return to work on Monday am...what are the choices to leave early to return to the airport

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2026

      In this case, one option would be to leave the group earlier in Skopje and make your own way back to Sofia to arrive at the airport in time for your flight.

      There are regular bus and private transfer options between Skopje and Sofia, which would allow you to plan your return more flexibly and ensure you reach the airport with enough time.

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    Henry

    Asked on April 19th, 2026

    Is there a tour in Spanish?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten April 2026

      At the moment, our tours are conducted only in English, and we do not offer Spanish-speaking departures.

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    Brenda

    Asked on April 19th, 2026

    We are planning to do this tour in June 1st or second. Could please add Medjugore to this tour?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten April 2026

      Please note that a visit to Medjugorje (Our Lady of Medjugorje) is not included in the tour itinerary. Unfortunately, we are unable to add this location to the scheduled program.

      However, depending on your free time during the tour, you may have the opportunity to visit independently should logistics allow.

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    Eileen

    Asked on March 4th, 2026

    How many people are currently booked on this trip? Are there any solo travelers? If I need to room with someone is there another woman in their 20s - 30s I would be able to be paired with? Additionally, when do we arrive back in Sofia on April 5th? What is the earliest people should book flights out?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten March 2026

      There are currently 22 passengers booked on this tour. It's a mixed group with solo travellers, couples and friends travelling together.

      Our tours operate on a shared room basis, you would be roomed with another solo traveller of the same gender.

      The group will return to Sofia around 6 - 6:30 on the last day, you may book your return flights accordingly. We recommend accounting for slight delays when booking your flights.

  • E

    Elena

    Asked on February 21st, 2026

    Could you let me know how much travelling per day there is, in hours. Is travel all by bus or are there internal flights.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2026

      The tour is by land, flights are not included unfortunately.

      The driving times listed below are approximate and do not take into account the waiting time to cross the border.

      Sofia – Belgrade: 400 km – 4.5 hrs
      Belgrade – Sarajevo: 290 km – 5 hrs
      Sarajevo – Mostar: 130 km – 2 hrs
      Mostar – Trebinje: 120 km – 2 hrs
      Trebinje – Dubrovnik: 32 km – 1 hr
      Trebinje – Kotor: 80 km – 2 hrs
      Kotor – Shkoder: 107 km – 2,5 hrs
      Shkoder – Tirana: 100 km – 1.5 hrs
      Tirana – Ohrid: 135 km – 2.5 hrs
      Ohrid – Skopje: 170 km – 3 hrs

  • V

    Vicky

    Asked on February 6th, 2026

    Is there a single supplement offered for this tour?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2026

      The single supplement is not available for this tour, unfortunately.

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    Colin

    Asked on February 3rd, 2026

    I didn't notice the age recommendations before booking. I will be 65 by the time of the tour. Does that mean I am not able to take this tour?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2026

      You will be absolutely fine — the age recommendation is only a guideline. Being 65 at the time of the tour does not prevent you from joining, and you are more than welcome to take part in this departure.

      As long as you feel comfortable with the itinerary and activity level, there will be no issue at all.

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    Dan

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    Age 98, good health. Problem?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2026

      Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate passengers outside the age range advertised.

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    Philip

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    How much it would be in addition if I wanted to have my own accommodation and not share my room with anyone else?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      The single supplement is not available for this tour, unfortunately.

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    Eva

    Asked on January 23rd, 2026

    I'm hoping to join this tour but will be 64 at the time of departure and my sister will be 62. We are both active with no health issues.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      You are absolutely both welcome. Since you're happy with the itinerary and will be traveling together and sharing a room for your comfort, age will not be an issue at all.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Macedonia.Serbia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Croatia.Macedonia.Serbia.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. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia.Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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