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12-Day Balkan Discovery Tour 2027: North Macedonia to Slovenia

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Skopje

    Skopje
    Start point
    Skopje, North Macedonia (Airport )
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at carefully selected local restaurant with traditional Macedonian flavors)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofia Balkan Palace (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant
  3. Day 2

    Skopje

    Skopje
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Limak Skopje Luxury Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Matka Canyon boat tour to Vrelo Cave
    • Guided Skopje city tour including Macedonia Square, Stone Bridge, and Old Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Matka Canyon
    Vrelo Cave
    Macedonia Square
    Stone Bridge
    Old Bazaar
  4. Day 3

    Skopje to Ohrid

    Skopje to Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Limak Skopje Luxury Hotel (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Guided Ohrid city tour including Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Činar Square, and Church of St. Sophia
    • Boat trip to St. Naum Monastery on Lake Ohrid
    Landmarks
    Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
    Činar Square
    Church of St. Sophia
    St. Naum Monastery
    Lake Ohrid
  5. Day 4

    Ohrid to Tirana

    Ohrid to Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner at carefully selected local restaurant with regional dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (City Palace Hotel, Ohrid (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tirana city tour including Skanderbeg Square and Et'hem Bey Mosque
    • Traditional Albanian dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
  6. Day 5

    Tirana to Krujë - Shkodër - Beçiçi

    Tirana to Krujë - Shkodër - Beçiçi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Mrizi i Zanave with seasonal dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients and regional specialties)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Central Inn Hotel, Tirana (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Kruja Castle visit with entrance
    • Farm-to-table lunch at Mrizi i Zanave estate
    • Shkodra photo stop

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Bazaar of Krujë with traditional handicrafts and local products
    Landmarks
    Kruja Castle
    Old Bazaar of Krujë
    Mrizi i Zanave
    Sveti Stefan
  7. Day 6

    Beçiçi to Budva - Kotor - Perast - Dubrovnik

    Beçiçi to Budva - Kotor - Perast - Dubrovnik
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Ponta Plaza, Bečići (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Guided Budva Old Town city tour
    • Guided Kotor Old Town city tour
    • Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks from Perast
    Landmarks
    Budva Old Town
    Kotor Old Town
    Bay of Kotor
    Our Lady of the Rocks
    Perast
  8. Day 7

    Dubrovnik to Mostar

    Dubrovnik to Mostar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Valamar Lacroma Hotel, Dubrovnik (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Guided Dubrovnik Old Town city tour
    • Kravica Waterfalls visit
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Stradun
    Kravica Waterfalls
  9. Day 8

    Mostar - Jablanica - Konjic to Sarajevo

    Mostar - Jablanica - Konjic to Sarajevo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sarajevo Ćevapi dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Valamar Lacroma Hotel, Dubrovnik (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Guided Mostar Old Town city tour including Stari Most
    • Guided Sarajevo Old Town tour including Baščaršija
    • Ćevapi dinner in Sarajevo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Battle of the Neretva Museum in Jablanica
    • Walk across Ottoman-era stone bridge in Konjic
    Landmarks
    Stari Most
    Mostar Old Town
    Neretva River
    Battle of the Neretva Museum
    Konjic
    Baščaršija
  10. Day 9

    Sarajevo to Travnik - Jajce - Plitvice Lakes

    Sarajevo to Travnik - Jajce - Plitvice Lakes
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (16 Lakes Hotel, Plitvice (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travnik Fortress visit
    • Jajce Waterfall stop
    Landmarks
    Travnik Fortress
    Travnik
    Lašva Valley
    Jajce Waterfall
    Jajce
    Pliva River
    Vrbas River
  11. Day 10

    Plitvice Lakes to Zagreb

    Plitvice Lakes to Zagreb
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Amadria Park Hotel Capital, Zagreb (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance and exploration
    • Guided Zagreb city tour including Ban Jelačić Square, Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, and Zagreb Cathedral area
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Ban Jelačić Square
    St. Mark's Church
    Zagreb Cathedral
  12. Day 11

    Zagreb to Postojna - Lake Bled - Ljubljana

    Zagreb to Postojna - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel President, Sarajevo (or a similar 4–5★ hotel, subject to availability))

    Included Activities

    • Postojna Cave guided tour
    • Pletna boat ride to Bled Island

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bled Castle
    Landmarks
    Postojna Cave
    Lake Bled
    Bled Island
    Bled Castle
    Julian Alps
    Ljubljana Old Town
    Ljubljanica River
  13. Day 12

    Ljubljana

    Ljubljana
    End point
    Zgornji Brnik, 4210 Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU))
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Ljubljana city tour including historic center, riverside promenades, squares, and bridges
    • Airport drop-off transfer
    Landmarks
    Ljubljana

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    Michaela5.0•April 2024
    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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