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I am looking at doing this tour. It will be my first solo trip and I am hoping to meet people around my age group (in their 30s). Can you please advise if anyone has booked this with with people around this age? I would like my own room as well after long days of socialising.

The majority of our passengers are in the 50-65+ age group, though we also welcome passengers aged 25-34. Solo travellers are required to book with a private room at extra cost.

We are in our 70's and not too good on our legs! We like the look of your tour but are worried about the amount of walking that might be involved? Also is there a toilet on the coach/minibus?

Toilets are not available on the coach, though the group will take regular breaks (roughly every 90 minutes) between each destination, based on the group's needs. Our tours involve a fair bit of walking when visiting sights, sometimes on uneven terrain and steps, especially when visiting older architectural landmarks. An average level of fitness will suffice.

Can I come late and join in Belgrade for example. And can you tell me, how many people are booked on this tour so far, what are the ages, and mix? I'm also interested in private rooms.

You may join the tour late as you prefer. There are currently 5 passengers booked on this departure, aged 45-65. There is 1 solo traveller and 2 couples. All passengers are from the US and Australia. Please note we have limited availability for the departure as the tour will depart next week.

Concerned with seat comfort. I believe that a 50 pax bus will have more comfortable seats than a small bus or van. I am trying to decide between a 20 pax tour vs an 8 pax tour. I prefer the smaller group but I also want to be comfortable. Can you describe the seats for me?

Our Balkans tours usually depart with 12 passengers on average. 15-seater Mercedes vans are used for transportation. The smaller vehicles enable the group to navigate narrow streets and congested areas more efficiently, ensuring a smoother experience for our passengers.

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Highlights of Balkans

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From Sofia to Skopje

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sofia
Sofia
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Day 2
Sofia to Belgrade
Sofia to Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sofia Guided Tour including National Library, Sofia University, Parliament, St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral, National Theatre, St. Sofia Church, Council of Ministers, presidency, and former communist party headquarters
Landmarks
National Library of Bulgaria
Sofia University
National Assembly of Bulgaria
St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
National Theatre of Bulgaria
St. Sofia Church
Belgrade Fortress
Day 3
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Belgrade Guided Tour including Knez Mihailova and Belgrade Fortress
Landmarks
Knez Mihailova
Belgrade Fortress
Day 4
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sarajevo Guided Tour including Bascarsija old town
Landmarks
Bascarsija
Day 5
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mostar Guided Tour including Stari Most and old carsija market
Landmarks
Stari Most
Day 6
Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik Boat Trip
Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik City Walls
Day 7
Trebinje to Kotor to Shkodra
Trebinje to Kotor to Shkodra
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kotor Guided Tour including old town fortress
Landmarks
Kotor Old Town
Kotor Bay
Day 8
Shkodra to Tirana to Ohrid
Shkodra to Tirana to Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shkodra Walking Tour
- Tirana Panoramic City Tour including Skenderbeg Square
Optional Activities
- Balkan Night over dinner
Landmarks
Skenderbeg Square
Day 9
Ohrid
Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ohrid Guided Tour
- St. Naum Monastery Visit
Optional Activities
- Lake Ohrid Boat Trip
Landmarks
Lake Ohrid
St. Naum Monastery
Day 10
Ohrid to Skopje
Ohrid to Skopje
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Skopje City Tour
Day 11
Skopje to Airport
Skopje to Airport
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
National Library of Bulgaria
Sofia University
National Assembly of Bulgaria
St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
National Theatre of Bulgaria
St. Sofia Church
Belgrade Fortress

Landmarks
Knez Mihailova
Belgrade Fortress

Landmarks
Bascarsija

Landmarks
Stari Most

Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik City Walls

Landmarks
Kotor Old Town
Kotor Bay

Landmarks
Skenderbeg Square

Landmarks
Lake Ohrid
St. Naum Monastery

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Optional
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Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

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5.0
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5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
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Mirna5.0•June 2022
It was a very lovely tour and I learned so much about many countries I knew very little about. The optionals were...
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Traveled in April 2022
Gunner5.0•June 2022
This was a tour that reached my expectations. Infact I was not expecting this much. The tour leader Bojan was fun to...
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Traveled in January 2022
Sarah5.0•June 2022
The experience was great, the tour guide was really fun and friendly and the driver very careful. I would totally...
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Traveled in February 2022
Brittany5.0•May 2022
-Amazing tour, amazing variety of sights visited, exceptional tour guide with a lot of local knowledge to share. He...
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Traveled in April 2022

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Liz
Asked on January 14th, 2026
Are you doing this tour or very similar in May, 2027?
Tour Details
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written January 2026
  Our 2027 Balkans tours will be released within the next few months.
K
Kim
Asked on April 12th, 2024
I am looking at doing this tour. It will be my first solo trip and I am hoping to meet people around my age group (in their 30s). Can you please advise if anyone has booked this with with people around this age? I would like my own room as well after long days of socialising.
Age Range
Single supplement
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written April 2024
  The majority of our passengers are in the 50-65+ age group, though we also welcome passengers aged 25-34. Solo travellers are required to book with a private room at extra cost.
M
Molly
Asked on September 19th, 2023
We are in our 70's and not too good on our legs! We like the look of your tour but are worried about the amount of walking that might be involved? Also is there a toilet on the coach/minibus?
Age Range
Tour Details
Transport
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written September 2023
  Toilets are not available on the coach, though the group will take regular breaks (roughly every 90 minutes) between each destination, based on the group's needs. Our tours involve a fair bit of walking when visiting sights, sometimes on uneven terrain and steps, especially when visiting older architectural landmarks. An average level of fitness will suffice.
A
Annie
Asked on July 28th, 2023
Can I come late and join in Belgrade for example. And can you tell me, how many people are booked on this tour so far, what are the ages, and mix? I'm also interested in private rooms.
Group size
Tour Details
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written July 2023
  You may join the tour late as you prefer. There are currently 5 passengers booked on this departure, aged 45-65. There is 1 solo traveller and 2 couples. All passengers are from the US and Australia. Please note we have limited availability for the departure as the tour will depart next week.
A
Allan
Asked on July 18th, 2023
Concerned with seat comfort. I believe that a 50 pax bus will have more comfortable seats than a small bus or van. I am trying to decide between a 20 pax tour vs an 8 pax tour. I prefer the smaller group but I also want to be comfortable. Can you describe the seats for me?
Group size
Transport
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written July 2023
  Our Balkans tours usually depart with 12 passengers on average. 15-seater Mercedes vans are used for transportation. The smaller vehicles enable the group to navigate narrow streets and congested areas more efficiently, ensuring a smoother experience for our passengers.

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5 local currencies
You’ll encounter Lek in Albania, Convertible Mark in Bosnia, Bulgarian Lev in Bulgaria, Euro in Croatia, Denar in Macedonia.
Plug types C, E, F
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia.

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