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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

Does single supplement apply?

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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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5 Balkan Countries from Sofia - Small Group Tour

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4.7

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Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 3 - 14
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sofia
Start point
София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Meeting at Hotel, 10:00 - 17:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Day 2
Sofia to Skopje
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel ( Hotel Alexandar II (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia's major landmarks
- Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit to National Art Gallery
- Visit to Presidential Palace
- Comprehensive city tour of Skopje
- Visit to Kale Fortress
- Visit to Stone Bridge
- Visit to Macedonia Square
- Visit to Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Optional Activities
- Canyon Matka excursion (25 EUR)
- St. Naum excursion (45 EUR)
Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace
Kale Fortress
Stone Bridge
Macedonia Square
Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Day 3
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Albanopolis Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Prizren Castle
- Visit to Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Visit to White Drin River
- Visit to Sadrvan Square
Optional Activities
- Picturesque stop at Matka Canyon (25 EUR per person)
Landmarks
Matka Canyon
Prizren Castle
Sinan Pasha Mosque
White Drin River
Sadrvan Square
Day 4
Tirana to Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Tirana
- Visit to Skanderbeg Square
- Visit to Skanderbeg Statue
- Visit to Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit to Clock Tower
- Visit to Ohrid Old Town
- Visit to Ohrid Port
- Visit to Quarantine Church
- Visit to Ancient Via Egnatia
- Visit to Hagia Sophia Church
- Visit to Hagia Sophia Monastery
- Visit to Samoil's Fortress
Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Skanderbeg Statue
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Clock Tower
Ohrid Port
Quarantine Church
Ancient Via Egnatia
Hagia Sophia Church
Hagia Sophia Monastery
Samoil's Fortress
Day 5
Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery (45 EUR per person)
Landmarks
Sveti Naum Monastery
Day 6
Ohrid to Meteora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Kastoria
- Visit to Byzantine churches
- Visit to Lake Kastoria
Landmarks
Lake Kastoria
Day 7
Meteora to Thessaloniki
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Egnatia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Meteora Monasteries
- Monastery entrance ticket included
- Discover White Tower
- Discover Arch of Galerius
Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
White Tower
Arch of Galerius
Day 8
Thessaloniki to Sofia
End point
София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Drop off in the city center, 16:00 - 20:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- Rila Monastery entrance ticket included
Landmarks
Rila Monastery

Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace
Kale Fortress
Stone Bridge
Macedonia Square
Mustafa Pasha Mosque

Landmarks
Matka Canyon
Prizren Castle
Sinan Pasha Mosque
White Drin River
Sadrvan Square

Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Skanderbeg Statue
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Clock Tower
Ohrid Port
Quarantine Church
Ancient Via Egnatia
Hagia Sophia Church
Hagia Sophia Monastery
Samoil's Fortress

Landmarks
Sveti Naum Monastery

Landmarks
Lake Kastoria

Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
White Tower
Arch of Galerius

Landmarks
Rila Monastery

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Where You'll Stay

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Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Alexandar II (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Albanopolis Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Hotel Sky Corner (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Alexiou Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Hotel Egnatia (or similar)
Hotel
day 7

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Ajdinis

4.7

(140 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.7
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.7

Rod
October 21st, 2025
4.0
I enjoyed the tour. Igor, the guide/driver was very accommodating and relaxed, and thus set the tone
Traveled in September 2025
Reply from: Ajdinis
Thank you for the review!
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Rosa
April 26th, 2025
5.0
I had a great time as a solo traveler on this tour. I visited 5 countries and cultures for such a great price. I...
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Traveled in March 2025
Reply from: Ajdinis
Thank you for your review Rosa! Best Regards, Ajdinis Team.
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Faye
April 11th, 2025
5.0
A perfect tour to see the Balkan countries! Seeing and experiencing 5 countries in 8 days may seem impossible, but...
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Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Ajdinis
Dear Faye, thank you for your kind words! Regards, Ajdinis.
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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?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
- P
  Pam
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Do you have a form i need to fill in. We are sisters so would prefer twin rooms please.
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
- P
  Pam
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Sorry to not understand...how do I book?
- AjdinisOperator•Written October 2025
  Just go to this link and book as usual: select your dates, choose 2 travelers and select a double/twin room.
B
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.
Flights / Transfers
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
G
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?
Group size
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
T
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?
Group size
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2025
  If you join the group will consist of 4 participants plus the guide.
M
Marlene
Asked on June 5th, 2025
I would be traveling solo, what is the additional cost to have a private room?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2025
  The price for a solo traveler in a single room is €1,815.
M
Marlene
Asked on June 5th, 2025
Does single supplement apply?
Single supplement
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
C
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?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
J
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
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
M
Martin
Asked on March 28th, 2024
Is it possible to book into the hotel on the 19th july too?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written 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.
- M
  Martin
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  How much will it cost?
- AjdinisOperator•Written March 2024
  120€ single room, 100€ double room with Bed & Breakfast

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Tour ID: 261654

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Macedonia
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As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
Type E
Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
Type F
Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Bulgaria.Greece.Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Bulgaria.Greece.Macedonia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- 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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before March 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 22nd, 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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5 Balkan Countries from Sofia - Small Group Tour

Itinerary

Sofia

Sofia to Skopje

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Skopje - Prizren - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana to Ohrid

Included Activities

Ohrid

Optional Activities

Ohrid to Meteora

Included Activities

Meteora to Thessaloniki

Included Activities

Thessaloniki to Sofia

Included Activities

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