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Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels)

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In-depth Cultural
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 - 46
Ages 18-50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sofia)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic City Tour
    Landmarks
    Sofia
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  2. Day 2

    Sofia to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abba Hotel or Similar)

    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
    Landmarks
    Sarajevo Old Town
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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

    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
    • Shkoder Orientation Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Kotor Citadel
    Shkoder Centre
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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
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sofia)

    Included Activities

    • Skopje City Tour
    Landmarks
    Alexander the Great Statue
    Macedonian Arc de Triomphe
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  10. Day 10

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sofia City Tour
    Landmarks
    St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
    National Theatre Sofia
    St. Sofia Church
    National Library of Bulgaria
    Sofia University
    Parliament of Bulgaria
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4.7
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    4.7
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 1
    January 2nd, 2026
    5
    The tour was great and tour guide Bouyan was amazing
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Ganesh, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Balkan Discovery tour, and we’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to Boyan, he’ll be thrilled to hear this. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 2
    December 30th, 2025
    5
    With Travel Talk Tours, I had a fantastic and highly recommended tour of the Balkans, which was further enhanced by...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Eduardo, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable Balkans experience with us. Vojin’s knowledge, professionalism, and calm leadership truly make a difference, and we’re delighted it made your journey smooth, insightful, and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words and we hope to welcome you on another adventure with us very soon. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 3
    October 5th, 2025
    5
    I trvelled solo. Excellent experience! Travel Talk Tour is an amazing company! I will surely use them for my future...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Tasnia, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time travelling solo and that Aleksander and Mitco made your trip even more memorable. We really appreciate your feedback about the hotel and the optional tours—it helps us continue improving for future travellers. We can’t wait to welcome you on another Travel Talk adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • R
    September 23rd, 2025
    4
    Tour guide and driver was excellent. Hotels declined in quality. while I know 4 star hotels vary from country to...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Richard, thank you for your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the guidance and driving on your tour, but we’re very sorry to learn that some elements of the tour did not meet expectations. We appreciate your comments about hotel quality and transparency around daily driving times, and we’ll share this with our team to improve communication and consistency. Your input is invaluable in helping us refine our tours, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with a smoother experience in the future. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 5
    August 13th, 2025
    5
    Well planned itinerary to visit the highlights of the Balkans. Staying in good quality hotels throughout. Our...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Catherine, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed the well-planned itinerary, quality hotels, and the highlights of the Balkans. It’s great to hear Simon’s enthusiasm and knowledge made your trip even more special, and that you had the bonus of travelling in a small group. We hope to welcome you on another trip with us soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 6
    June 18th, 2025
    3
    Ohh where do I begin. It has been exactly a month since this trip started and ended 10 days later. While my memory is...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Preetham, thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad Simon and Sloucher made a positive impact on your trip, both play key roles in ensuring a smooth experience. Having two guides helps us provide better support across multiple countries and a busy itinerary, though we understand it can affect tipping preferences. We appreciate your comments on hotel standards and locations; we strive to balance comfort, value, and local character, but preferences do vary. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the highlights and made lasting connections. Thanks again for traveling with us and sharing your thoughts! We hope to welcome you back for another experience better suited to your preferences. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 7
    June 16th, 2025
    5
    The most important thing in a trip is the group, and of course also the guide and the driver coz the tour we already...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Rami, thank you for your heartfelt review. We're truly delighted to hear that your experience on the tour exceeded expectations. As you beautifully put it, the combination of a great group, an exceptional guide like Milosh, and a skilled driver like Alexander can truly elevate the journey. We're also pleased that the accommodations and itinerary met your needs and left such a positive impression. Your kind words and continued support mean a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you on another unforgettable adventure in the future! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 8
    June 15th, 2025
    4
    Short and sweet. Milosh, our guide made a difference...a wealth of information, we had history lessons, geography...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi, thank you for sharing your experience on the Balkan Discovery tour. We’re so pleased to hear it was both enjoyable and enriching. Milosh is indeed a fantastic guide, and we're delighted he was able to bring such depth, knowledge, and warmth to your journey. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • M
    June 10th, 2025
    5
    excellent schedule. excellent facilities and bus and the tour guide was tops as were most of the local guides
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Milan, thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the schedule, facilities, and the guidance provided by our team. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 10
    May 20th, 2025
    5
    My first travel to Eastern Europe and had a fun-filled experience where I take away with much fond memories l,...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Lay, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear your first trip to Eastern Europe was filled with fun, memories, and great company. Dusan and our driver will be so pleased to know their efforts made such a positive impact on your journey. Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead, and we’d love to travel with you again soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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    Timothy

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    I would arrive at 6:20 pm Saturday evening. Would I still get a transfer to the hotel and dinner. I would leave Monday at 12:55pm would I still be sale to do the walking tour?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      Transfers operate on Day 1 between 5 AM and midnight. The welcome meeting will be held at 7 PM, which is followed by the optional group dinner. The tour ends around 1 PM after the city tour concludes on the final day.

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      Timothy

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      If I arrive on Friday would I still be able to have an airport transfer?

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      Timothy

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Is it possible to have a private room and not a shared room?

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      Transfers are available on Day 1; we are unable to offer transfers on Friday unfortunately.

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      Private rooms are not available for this tour.

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    Bonnie

    Asked on January 20th, 2026

    Can travelers aged 69-71 join the tour if they are healthy and frequent travelers?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes, travelers aged 69–71 are welcome to join the tour as long as they are traveling with a companion. As they've mentioned they are healthy and frequent travelers, there should be no issue.

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    Kevin

    Asked on January 14th, 2026

    I have looked at the hotels used in the itinerary and all were considered acceptable for a 4 Star rating with the exception of of the two hotels that you show for the overnight in Ohrid: Nova Riviera and the Aqualina Hotel. The reviews and pictures I have seen online show that these hotels would not be acceptable with a 1 star rating. I am hoping that your online brochure has not been updated and that you are offering other hotels.

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      Kevin

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Please let me know which hotel you are using in Ohrid.

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      The travellers are more than welcome to book provided they're comfortable with the pace of the itinerary.

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    Justin

    Asked on January 7th, 2026

    My clients are over 50 years old are they suitable to join this tour?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      Absolutely! Guests over 50 are very welcome on our tours. We regularly host travelers of all ages, and many of our guests are 50+, who truly enjoy the pace, comfort, and cultural experiences included in the tour. As long as the passengers are happy with the tour pace.

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    Dave

    Asked on December 22nd, 2025

    Can a 67y/o join this tour? Additionally, is there a possibility of having my own private room?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      Yes, a 67-year-old is welcome to join the tour, provided they are in reasonable health and comfortable with the activity level. At the moment, a private (single) room is not available. Accommodation is offered on a shared basis only. If you wish, you may book together with a partner or companion to share a room.

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    Andrew

    Asked on December 14th, 2025

    Is this tour suitable for people over the age of 50?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      The age range mentioned is not a restriction, but rather a general guideline based on the style and pace of the tour. As long as you are comfortable with the itinerary and activity level, you are more than welcome to join, regardless of age. We regularly have travellers in their 50s and late 60s on our tours, and they travel very comfortably alongside other participants.

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    Jorge

    Asked on November 30th, 2025

    I am travelling alone; I am willing to share a room with another traveler. Do you match singular travelers up to share one room?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      Most of our tours operate on a shared room basis by default, solo travellers are roomed with other solo travellers of the same gender.

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    Chloe

    Asked on November 8th, 2025

    Is the age limit of 50 years correct? (We are 58 and 66.) - it looks like a physically easy tour that would not be a problem for us.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten November 2025

      The age range advertised denotes the average age range on our tours; we accommodate passengers aged 65+ as well. Our tours can be relatively fast paced, an average level of fitness is generally recommended.

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    Gloria

    Asked on November 1st, 2025

    what would be the price for a family of 3 adults and 1 child 11 years old ? for the dates of 23 december till 1 january ?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten November 2025

      The price for 3 passengers is 4,573.80, please note however that unfortunately we do not accommodate children in our tours as our minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

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    Tiffany

    Asked on October 28th, 2025

    Will we qualify for this tour, so we know what our options are and can book with another travel agency.

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      Tiffany

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Since the tour ends on midday, the later flights during the day back to Chicago in 2:15 pm. How much is additional night for Nov 17 checking out on the 18th as well as how much is airport transfer Need this info so I can book the tour.

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten October 2025

      Unfortunately we do not arrange additional nights or airport transfers outside the tour dates. Airport transfers are only provided on Day 1 at the beginning of the tour.

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten October 2025

      Travelers aged 72 and 75 are welcome to join the adventure as long as they are in good health and able to participate in the tour activities.

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