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12-Day Balkan Discovery Tour

12 days
From Skopje to Zagreb
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 7
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Skopje

    Start point
    Skopje, North Macedonia (Airport )
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at Skopski Merak with traditional Macedonian cuisine and live music)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Solun and Spa (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at Skopski Merak with traditional Macedonian cuisine and live music

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Skopje
    Landmarks
    Skopski Merak
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  2. Day 2

    Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Solun and Spa (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Guided Skopje City Tour including Macedonia Square and Alexander the Great statue
    • Stone Bridge crossing
    • Old Bazaar exploration
    • Mustafa Pasha Mosque visit
    • Murat Pasha Mosque visit
    • Yahya Pasha Mosque visit
    • Vardar River promenade
    Landmarks
    Macedonia Square
    Alexander the Great Statue
    Stone Bridge
    Old Bazaar
    Mustafa Pasha Mosque
    Murat Pasha Mosque
    Yahya Pasha Mosque
    Vardar River
  3. Day 3

    Skopje to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Su Hotel (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Lake Ohrid visit
    • Ancient Amphitheater exploration
    • Činar Square visit
    • Church of St. Sophia visit
    • Boat trip to St. Naum Monastery
    • St. Naum Monastery exploration including historic frescoes
    • Ohrid Pearl springs viewing
    Landmarks
    Lake Ohrid
    Ancient Amphitheater
    Činar Square
    Church of St. Sophia
    St. Naum Monastery
    Ohrid Pearl Springs
  4. Day 4

    Ohrid to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mulaj (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Skanderbeg Square visit
    • Et'hem Bey Mosque visit
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
  5. Day 5

    Tirana - Kruja - Shkodra - Podgorica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Locally sourced, seasonal lunch at Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism surrounded by peaceful Albanian countryside)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Cue Podgorica (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Kruja Castle exploration and museum visits
    • Old Bazaar leisure time
    • Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism farm tour
    • Locally sourced seasonal lunch at Mrizi i Zanave
    • Shkodra short city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional coffee at Old Bazaar
    • Handcrafted souvenirs shopping at Old Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Kruja Castle
    Old Bazaar
    Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism
    Shkodra
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  6. Day 6

    Podgorica - Budva - Kotor - Perast - Tivat

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Palma Tivat (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Sveti Stefan viewing including 12th-century Church of Sveti Stefan
    • Budva Old Town exploration
    • Kotor Old Town guided exploration
    • Boat trip from Perast to Our Lady of the Rocks
    • Tivat seaside town visit
    Landmarks
    Sveti Stefan
    Church of Sveti Stefan
    Budva Old Town
    Kotor Old Town
    Our Lady of the Rocks
    Tivat
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  7. Day 7

    Tivat - Dubrovnik - Kravica - Mostar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Eden and Spa (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Dubrovnik Old Town exploration
    • Stradun walk
    • Orlando's Column visit
    • Dubrovnik Clock Tower visit
    • Kravica Waterfalls visit
    • Medjugorje pilgrimage site visit

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk through Kravica Waterfalls surroundings
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Stradun
    Orlando's Column
    Dubrovnik Clock Tower
    Kravica Waterfalls
    Medjugorje
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  8. Day 8

    Mostar - Jablanica - Konjic - Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel President Sarajevo (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Stari Most viewing
    • Old Bazaar of Mostar exploration
    • Battle of Neretva Museum visit
    • Konjic Old Stone Bridge visit
    • Eternal Flame visit
    • City Hall (Vijećnica) visit
    • Baščaršija Old Market exploration
    • Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque visit
    Landmarks
    Stari Most
    Old Bazaar of Mostar
    Battle of Neretva Museum
    Konjic Old Stone Bridge
    Eternal Flame
    City Hall (Vijećnica)
    Baščaršija Old Market
    Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
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  9. Day 9

    Sarajevo - Travnik - Jajce - Plitvice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Mirjana & Rastoke (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Travnik Fortress exploration
    • Jajce Waterfall viewing
    • Pliva Lakes stroll
    Landmarks
    Travnik Fortress
    Jajce Waterfall
    Pliva Lakes
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  10. Day 10

    Plitvice - Ljubljana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Slon (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Plitvice Lakes National Park exploration
    • Prešeren Square visit
    • Triple Bridge visit
    • Dragon Bridge visit
    • Ljubljana Castle funicular ride with panoramic views
    • Evening Ljubljana city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Snack and coffee at Mövenpick Marché during drive
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Prešeren Square
    Triple Bridge
    Dragon Bridge
    Ljubljana Castle
    Mövenpick Marché
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  11. Day 11

    Ljubljana - Bled - Postojna - Zagreb

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Dubrovnik (or a similar high-quality option, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Bled Castle visit with panoramic views
    • Traditional Pletna boat ride across Lake Bled
    • Bled Island visit
    • Church of St. Mary visit including famous wishing bell
    • Postojna Cave guided tour
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Bled Castle
    Mlino Village
    Bled Island
    Church of St. Mary
    Postojna Cave
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  12. Day 12

    Zagreb

    End point
    Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Pleso bb, Velika Gorica, Zagreb 10410, Croatia (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Zagreb Cathedral visit
    • Ban Jelačić Square visit
    • Parliament Building viewing
    • Upper Town exploration
    • St. Mark's Church visit
    • Guided Zagreb City Tour
    Landmarks
    Zagreb Cathedral
    Ban Jelačić Square
    Parliament Building
    Upper Town
    St. Mark's Church
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    Excellent tour. I was made to feel special right from the go, as I received a very warm welcome. I learnt so much...
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    Dear Michaela, It was a great pleasure meeting you and having such a wonderful person like you join us on our Balkan Discovery tour. At Balkland, you are more than a valued client; you are a member of our family, and it is our honor to host you. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey with us. Every time we enjoy Ajvar, we’ll fondly remember the good times shared with you! ???? We hope all is well with you and eagerly look forward to welcoming you again. SO FAR SO GOOD??? Warm regards, The Balkland Team (and specially from Mike and Mike :D)
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    Asked on June 10th, 2024

    what is the amount expected when tipping the tour guide and the driver per day

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      Regarding tipping, it is entirely up to you. You can decide how much to tip based on your satisfaction with the tour leader and the driver.

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      For solo travelers, the special rate is €3,628 with the early bird discount, securing a single room. Rest assured, the departure on the specified date is guaranteed.

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