What is the single supplement cost?

The single supplement cost USD$1,320.

Is alright to bring my 2 year old son along on the trip? The sightseeing in the itinerary is it optional in some cities? When we are travel to each city can we do our own thing for a little bit, then come back when it's time to travel to the next city?

Unfortunately, participants must be a minimum of 5 years old to join this particular tour. Additionally, sightseeing is optional for any trip, is there a specific day or city you have in mind so we can check? And lastly, if you're going to do your own thing or deviate from the daily itinerary, you can do so, but you have to communicate with your travel director.

What is the single room supplement?

Single room/supplement is usually offered to solo travellers or to travellers who don't want to share a room with someone.

What is the additional charge for a single room supplement?

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Do you offer a military discount???? Is this a land tour????

Is this strictly a land based tour???? I especially wish to tour Crotia.

Does it go to Budapest and would we be able to sightsee there?

The Treasures of the Balkans tour will no longer end in Budapest, and it will now end at Belgrade. We do have other tours that include a tour in Budapest, Hungary.

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Treasures of the Balkans (Classic)

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Dinner (Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for your dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Bucharest)
Day 2
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Dinner (Traditional dinner at Queen Marie's Tea House, recently renovated)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Aurum, Brașov)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Expert to view University Square and former Communist Headquarters
- Visit to the Parliament Palace
- Private dinner at Queen Marie's Tea House
- Private after-hours visit to Bran Castle with tour of torture rooms and Dracula history
Landmarks
University Square
Parliament Palace
Bran Castle
Day 3
Sinaia - Brașov
Sinaia - Brașov
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Aurum, Brașov)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peleș Castle with viewing of lavish rooms filled with art, armour and tapestries
- Walk around Town Hall Square in Brașov with Local Expert
- Viewing of the Black Church
Landmarks
Peleș Castle
Town Hall Square
Black Church
Day 4
Brașov to Veliko Tarnovo
Brașov to Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Yantra, Veliko Tarnovo), Hotel (Yantra Grand, Veliko Tarnovo)
Landmarks
River Yantra
Day 5
Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Millennium Sofia)
Included Activities
- Climb to Tsarevets Fortress
- Visit to Arbanasi village with tour of traditional 17th-century merchant's house
- Visit to Church of the Holy Nativity
- Sightseeing with Local Expert in Sofia to see St. Sofia Church, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Church of St. George Rotunda
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Dinner with folklore dancing display
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Arbanasi
Church of the Holy Nativity
St. Sofia Church
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Church of St. George Rotunda
River Yantra
Day 6
Sofia
Sofia
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Millennium Sofia)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery
Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Day 7
Sofia to Skopje
Sofia to Skopje
Accommodation
Hotel (Bushi Resort & Spa, Skopje), Hotel (Skopje Marriott)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Expert in Skopje including Square Macedonia, Stone Bridge and Old Bazaar
Landmarks
Square Macedonia
Stone Bridge
Old Bazaar
Day 8
Skopje to Tirana
Skopje to Tirana
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Lake Ohrid)
Accommodation
Hotel (MAK Albania, Tirana), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Tirana)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Expert at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana
- Insider's tour of Tirana with a local resident
Landmarks
Lake Ohrid
Skanderbeg Square
Day 9
Tirana to Budva
Tirana to Budva
Accommodation
Hotel (TQ Plaza, Budva)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Stari Grad (Old Town) in Budva
Landmarks
Stari Grad
Day 10
Kotor to Dubrovnik
Kotor to Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kompas Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Visit Stari Grad (Old Town Kotor) with Local Expert guidance
- Walk the limestone Stradun in Dubrovnik with Local Expert
- Stop at Onofrio's Fountain in Dubrovnik
- Visit St. Blaise's Church in Dubrovnik
- Visit Dubrovnik Cathedral
- Visit Franciscan Monastery in Dubrovnik
- Explore UNESCO-listed Old Town of Dubrovnik within defensive walls
Landmarks
Stari Grad (Old Town Kotor)
Mt. Lovćen
Stradun
Onofrio's Fountain
St. Blaise's Church
Dubrovnik Cathedral
Franciscan Monastery
Dubrovnik Old Town
Day 11
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Meals
Dinner (Dine-Around evening with a selection of charming restaurants to choose from)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kompas Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing with Local Expert exploring the Old Town within 16th-century bastions
- Visit to Onofrio's Fountain
- Visit to Rector's Palace
- Viewing of city walls
- Visit to Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Cavtat with winery visit
Landmarks
Onofrio's Fountain
Rector's Palace
Franciscan Monastery
Dominican Monastery
Cavtat
Day 12
Dubrovnik to Sarajevo
Dubrovnik to Sarajevo
Meals
Dinner (Dinner and drinks in a Sarajevan family home with authentic cuisine and inspirational stories about local culture)
Accommodation
Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stari Most in Mostar with Local Expert guidance
- Exploration of Mostar Old Town
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience: dinner in a Sarajevan family home with authentic cuisine and cultural stories
Landmarks
Stari Most
Mostar Old Town
Day 13
Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Accommodation
Hotel (Europe, Sarajevo), Hotel (Swissotel Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Choice of two experiences: Bosnian War expert tour to Tunnel of Hope OR nature walk to Bosna River spring with conservation guide
Landmarks
Tunnel of Hope
Bosna River Spring
Day 14
Sarajevo to Belgrade
Sarajevo to Belgrade
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Collection, Old Mill Belgrade)
Landmarks
Drina River
Day 15
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Dinner (Toast the culmination of your travels with dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Collection, Old Mill Belgrade)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Expert including Terazije Street
- Visit to National Museum
- Visit to National Theatre in Republic Square
- Visit to St. Sava Church
- Visit to Kalemegdan Fortress
Landmarks
Terazije Street
National Museum
National Theatre
Republic Square
St. Sava Church
Kalemegdan Fortress
Day 16
Belgrade
Belgrade

Landmarks
University Square
Parliament Palace
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Peleș Castle
Town Hall Square
Black Church

Landmarks
River Yantra

Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Arbanasi
Church of the Holy Nativity
St. Sofia Church
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Church of St. George Rotunda
River Yantra

Landmarks
Rila Monastery

Landmarks
Square Macedonia
Stone Bridge
Old Bazaar

Landmarks
Lake Ohrid
Skanderbeg Square

Landmarks
Stari Grad

Landmarks
Stari Grad (Old Town Kotor)
Mt. Lovćen
Stradun
Onofrio's Fountain
St. Blaise's Church
Dubrovnik Cathedral
Franciscan Monastery
Dubrovnik Old Town

Landmarks
Onofrio's Fountain
Rector's Palace
Franciscan Monastery
Dominican Monastery
Cavtat

Landmarks
Stari Most
Mostar Old Town

Landmarks
Tunnel of Hope
Bosna River Spring

Landmarks
Drina River

Landmarks
Terazije Street
National Museum
National Theatre
Republic Square
St. Sava Church
Kalemegdan Fortress

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Radisson Blu Bucharest
Hotel
day 1
Radisson Blu Aurum, Brașov
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Yantra, Veliko Tarnovo
Hotel
day 4
Yantra Grand, Veliko Tarnovo
Hotel
day 4
Grand Millennium Sofia
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Days 5, 6
Bushi Resort & Spa, Skopje
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day 7
Skopje Marriott
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day 7
Hilton Garden Inn Tirana
Hotel
day 8
MAK Albania, Tirana
Hotel
day 8
TQ Plaza, Budva
Hotel
day 9
Kompas Dubrovnik
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Days 10, 11
Europe, Sarajevo
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Days 12, 13
Swissotel Sarajevo
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Days 12, 13
Radisson Collection, Old Mill Belgrade
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Accommodation
4.5
Food
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William5.0•June 2022
Excellent tour director, most hotels were 5 star, meals were very good, and sights and experience were great.
Traveled in June 2022
DeniseMiles5.0•July 2019
My 11th tour with Insight Vacations and by far one of the best. The attention to detail was amazing. Mario our TD and...
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Traveled in June 2019
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Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed every bit of your Insight Vacations experience; from our very knowledgeable and attentive staff to our wide-ranging itinerary. Most of all, we are extremely pleased that we were able to help you create some unforgettable memories in Europe.
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Ross3.5•July 2019
Good itinerary, accommodation, fellow travelers and driver. Worst ever guide!
Traveled in June 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing this with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience with Insight Vacations. However, we acknowledge your observations in relation to your Travel Director which will be shared with our team for further review. Nevertheless, we still hope that you were able to take home with you lots of amazing memories of your time in the Balkans.
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Gloria4.0•October 2018
Trip review Considering the places we visited, it was an ambitious one. I believe Bucharest is a very interesting...
Trip review Considering the places we visited, it was an ambitious one. I believe Bucharest is a very interesting city, which deserved more than 3 hours visit. And on top of it, the guide tour, was a very mediocre one, he just gave us the minimum info, thank God I have researched it and I was able to take a free walking tour on my own... no comparison. Many of us were very disappointed to flight to Bucharest just to sleep one night and continue without having a real idea of how the city looks like. You should tell us to flight 2 or 3 days prior to star the tour to see this interesting place. The Welcoming dinner at the Hilton Hotel left much to be desired, the dried and tough peace of chicken was uneatable. The Braşov dinner and entertainment for EUR 53 was a rip off, the ribs were burnt, I had to return them, and they did not have more, so I had to wait about 30 minutes to eat after everybody was already finished their meal. I expected real Romanian delicacies because they are really nice, not what they served there. The music was average and no dancing was performed. The hotel in Veliko Tărnovo was Ok considering the area but the bench where they put my suitcase had 3 nails and my loggage was damaged. The shower drainage in The bathroom at the Sofia Hilton Hotel was overflowing and had a hard time taking shower.Show more
Traveled in September 2018
Reply from: Insight Vacations
We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your overall experience on the road with us. However, we acknowledge your observations in regards to the accommodations and meals provided at certain destinations and also the itinerary. Rest assured that these will be shared with our team for further review to see where changes could be made to better our guest experience going forward. That being said, it pleases to read that you enjoyed your very comfortable coach rides and overall you had an amazing time in the Balkans.
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Waldo4.5•August 2018
Overall excellent. Very nice group of people, without exception, who were fun to socialize with.
Traveled in August 2018
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for informing us about the wonderful time you had on the Treasures of the Balkans trip. We are extremely proud to hear that our staff helped set the perfect tone for a memorable holiday. Similarly, we are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience and we definitely look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Eric4.5•October 2013
Came back on October 16th after a two day extension in Bucharest. All that I can say is the Treasures of the Balkans...
Came back on October 16th after a two day extension in Bucharest. All that I can say is the Treasures of the Balkans tour that my wife and I were involved with was excellent! Accommodations super ( lower quality in poorer areas) but in main centres fabulous. Dubrovnik was the highlight of the trip as well as the Rila Monastery and Pelee Castle in Sinai. Passing through the borders was a breeze with our competent tour director Louis and driver van. Can say nothing bad about those two. Both were courteous, professional, organized and ensured travellers interests and security throughout trip. Matter in fact, after crossing the border from Hungary to Serbia and waiting at the border station, one of our travellers became ill and collapsed. Both Louis and Ivan took control of the situation and an ambulance was immediately dispatched and arrived as soon as possible. Very impressed with the reaction. Louis ensured to keep travellers up to date with situation the following days. The only difficult thing was the long travelling on same days, particularly in Romania from Brasov to see Pelee Castle and Bran to see Vlad the Impalers castle. But understand it was the only day to see these highlights. It was nice having two day stopovers in most cities. I would recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in the post-communist lifestyle and who wants to witness the architecture, the churches, the mosques, the history of the area, the Turkish markets and how the area is rebuilding itself after the 90s civil aware that affected them. Albania was a real eye awakener.. the poverty yet people driving Mercedes. The farmers in the country still harvesting the crops like they did here in Canada 100 years ago. I have nothing but praise for this tour and its director and driver. Thank you for a great time and adventure!!Show more
Traveled in September 2013

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Asked on October 24th, 2024
What is the single supplement cost?
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  The single supplement cost USD$1,320.
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Asked on August 2nd, 2024
Is alright to bring my 2 year old son along on the trip? The sightseeing in the itinerary is it optional in some cities? When we are travel to each city can we do our own thing for a little bit, then come back when it's time to travel to the next city?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2024
  Unfortunately, participants must be a minimum of 5 years old to join this particular tour. Additionally, sightseeing is optional for any trip, is there a specific day or city you have in mind so we can check? And lastly, if you're going to do your own thing or deviate from the daily itinerary, you can do so, but you have to communicate with your travel director.
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What is the single room supplement?
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  Single room/supplement is usually offered to solo travellers or to travellers who don't want to share a room with someone.
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Lucy
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Do you offer a military discount???? Is this a land tour????
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  Is this strictly a land based tour???? I especially wish to tour Crotia.
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  Lucy
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  can yo secure a 1st class airfare for me???
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written February 2024
  We do have Military Discount. Save up to $100 with the Military Discount. Valid only for active or retired military members. Name, Branch and Status are required at time of booking. Yes, this is a land-based tour.
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Nina
Asked on December 3rd, 2023
Does it go to Budapest and would we be able to sightsee there?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written December 2023
  The Treasures of the Balkans tour will no longer end in Budapest, and it will now end at Belgrade. We do have other tours that include a tour in Budapest, Hungary.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Macedonia.Serbia.Romania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Croatia.Macedonia.Serbia.Romania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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