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5 Balkan Countries from Sofia - Small Group Tour

8 days
Start and end in Sofia
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 14
Ages 10+
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's vibrant nightlife
  • Tour Skopje's historic sites and landmarks
  • Discover Tirana's iconic Skanderbeg Square
  • Visit the cliff-top monasteries in Meteora
  • Stroll through Kavala's old Castle and port

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival to Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia to Skopje
  3. Day 3 Skopje to Tirana via Matka Canyon and Prizren
  4. Day 4 Tirana to Ohrid
  5. Day 5 Ohrid
  6. Day 6 Ohrid to Kastoria and Meteora (Kalabaka)
  7. Day 7 Meteora (Kalabaka) to Thessaloniki
  8. Day 8 Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
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  • 4.7
  • 5 Balkan Countries from Sofia - Small Group Tour reviewer 1
    · October 21st, 2025
    I enjoyed the tour. Igor, the guide/driver was...
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    Ajdinis commented on this review
    Thank you for the review!
    Trip date: September 2025
  • 5 Balkan Countries from Sofia - Small Group Tour reviewer 2
    · April 26th, 2025
    I had a great time as a solo traveler on this...
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    Ajdinis commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Rosa! Best Regards, Ajdinis Team.
    Trip date: March 2025
  • 5 Balkan Countries from Sofia - Small Group Tour reviewer 3
    · April 11th, 2025
    A perfect tour to see the Balkan countries! Seeing and experiencing 5 countries in 8 days may seem impossible, but not with these guys. We had an amazing experience with Ajdinis and a great time with the guide showing us every beauty and corner of the countries we went to. Highly recommend!
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    Ajdinis commented on this review
    Dear Faye, thank you for your kind words! Regards, Ajdinis.
    Trip date: May 2024

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    Pam

    Asked on October 6th, 2025

    Is there a trip that is already confirmed as going ahead and if not how soon would we know so we could book flights?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten October 2025

      At the moment there are no registrations for the mentioned dates, as it is still early. If you would like a 100% confirmation, we can arrange a private tour for the two of you at an additional cost of 250€ per person. If other participants join later, the tour will operate as a regular group tour and you will not need to opt for the private option.

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      Pam

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Do you have a form i need to fill in. We are sisters so would prefer twin rooms please.

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten October 2025

      No need to fill out any form, just book it as a double/twin room and we will register it in our system as a twin room.

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      Pam

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Sorry to not understand...how do I book?

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten October 2025

      Just go to this link and book as usual: select your dates, choose 2 travelers and select a double/twin room.

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    Beth

    Asked on September 5th, 2025

    Can you please let me know how flights back to the uk would work at the end of this tour. It says in the itinerary we would be back in sofia from 4 to 8pm, however it looks online like most flights leave to the uk in the early afternoon. It would be helpful to know how this works.

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten September 2025

      if your flight is in the afternoon, unfortunately you won't be able to catch it as we arrive in Sofia in the evening around 8 PM (depending on traffic). The best option would be to book a post-accommodation in Sofia and take your flight the next day. We can arrange the airport transfer for you.

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    Gail

    Asked on August 29th, 2025

    want to travel with a group (and not on our own) do you have any other bookings for this date?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten August 2025

      The latest availability with the group for this tour we have from 10 October 2025. If you wish, we also have availability for Athens to Bucharest starting 27 October 2025, or Athens to Sofia also starting 27 October 2025.

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    Terry

    Asked on June 8th, 2025

    what is the average number of travelers on this tour? Asa solo traveler I book group tours because of the social aspect, i want to make sure that if i book this, i would NOT be the only traveler correct?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2025

      If you join the group will consist of 4 participants plus the guide.

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    Marlene

    Asked on June 5th, 2025

    I would be traveling solo, what is the additional cost to have a private room?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2025

      The price for a solo traveler in a single room is €1,815.

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    Marlene

    Asked on June 5th, 2025

    Does single supplement apply?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2025

      Yes, you can book the single supplement. However before proceeding please let us know your preferred dates so we can double-check availability.

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    Claire

    Asked on May 7th, 2025

    What is the deadline to reserve this tour? We would like to join this tour but are still trying to work out our schedule. Can we book 3 days before the 30th if there is space?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten May 2025

      We've already finalized the operation for the 30 May tour, but there's still some space available. If you're interested, we can include you as a last-minute addition. Please let us know as soon as possible if you'd like to join. We can also include you specifically for the Sofia to Athens section of the tour starting on 30 May.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on May 30th, 2024

    I need to know what time the tour end on the last day of the tour so I can plan my returning flight

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten May 2024

      We are planning to finish the tour at 7 pm in Sofia, though it could be earlier depending on the group's preferences.

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    Martin

    Asked on March 28th, 2024

    Is it possible to book into the hotel on the 19th july too?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten March 2024

      We can arrange for your hotel stay to begin on July 19th, but please note that there will be an additional cost for booking the room for that extra night. The tour officially starts on July 20th.

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      Martin

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      How much will it cost?

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten March 2024

      120€ single room, 100€ double room with Bed & Breakfast

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Bulgaria.Greece.Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before March 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ajdinis. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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