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Best of Balkans (from Belgrade)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 42
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (ABBA HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Group Dinner
    • Panoramic Belgrade Tour - explore historic landmarks, lively streets, and scenic city views
  3. Day 2

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (ABBA HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Belgrade
    • Views from Belgrade Fortress overlooking Danube and Sava rivers
    • Knez Mihailova Street exploration
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Knez Mihailova Street
  4. Day 3

    Belgrade to Sarajevo

    Belgrade to Sarajevo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (IBIS STYLE HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sarajevo Old Town
    Landmarks
    Sarajevo Old Town
  5. Day 4

    Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje

    Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Platani)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mostar Old Town
    • Stari Most (Old Bridge) viewing
    • Old čaršija (market) exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30 - Visit Kravice Waterfalls, admiring cascading turquoise waters, lush surroundings, and one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's natural wonders
    Landmarks
    Stari Most
    Mostar Old Town
    Kravice Waterfalls
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  6. Day 5

    Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje

    Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Platani)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
    • Walking on Dubrovnik city walls

    Optional Activities

    • Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 50 - Cruise along Dubrovnik's stunning coastline, enjoying panoramic views of the historic city walls, Adriatic Sea, and nearby islands
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Dubrovnik City Walls
  7. Day 6

    Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder

    Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (HOTEL MOZART)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Kotor Old Town
    • Shkoder Orientation Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Kotor Medieval Citadel
    Shkoder City Centre
  8. Day 7

    Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid

    Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (HOTEL NOVA RIVIERA)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Tirana

    Optional Activities

    • Authentic Encounter: Balkan Night With Dinner - EUR 35 - Enjoy a Balkan feast with traditional shows to familiarise with the local culture and folklore
    Landmarks
    Skenderbeg Square
  9. Day 8

    Ohrid to Skopje

    Ohrid to Skopje
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (HOTEL PANORAMIKA)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Old Ohrid

    Optional Activities

    • St. Naum Tour - EUR 25 - Visit St. Naum Monastery, admiring its historic architecture, peaceful setting, and beautiful views over Lake Ohrid
    Landmarks
    Old Ohrid
    St. Naum Monastery
  10. Day 9

    Skopje to Sofia

    Skopje to Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Skopje
    Landmarks
    Statue of Alexander the Great
    Macedonian Arc de Triumph

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Scott4.0April 2026
    Tour was great, real taste of the Balkans. The only downside is not spending enough time everywhere! Our guide Boyan...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Scott, thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and felt it gave you a real taste of the Balkans. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Boyan and Kira, it’s wonderful to hear they helped make the trip both enjoyable and comfortable. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • kim
    kim5.0April 2026
    The tour was well organised. Tour guide Simon was friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to go during off season...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Kim, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so pleased to hear you found the tour well organised and that Simon was friendly and helpful throughout. It’s great that travelling in the off season made the border crossings smoother, and even better to hear the trip exceeded your expectations with such scenic routes and plenty of free time to enjoy each stop. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Zyra4.0August 2025
    It was a bit dull but all good x
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi Zyra, thanks for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear everything went smoothly. Hope to see you again on another adventure! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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    Pat

    Asked on July 16th, 2026

    The cost of this tour is considerably cheaper if booked through the operator. I'd prefer to book though TourRadar if you can match their price (ie $A2052 vs $A2462). Is this possible?

    Price / Availability
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten July 2026

      We understand the price difference. However, as your booking is being made through TourRadar, we're unfortunately unable to match booking price.

      TourRadar is a booking platform that provides a range of additional services and benefits, including customer support throughout the booking process, optional travel insurance, eSIM purchase options, secure payment processing, and other traveller assistance. These services are reflected in the platform's pricing and commission structure.

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    Leslie

    Asked on May 19th, 2026

    Can the itinerary be changed on this tour? Maybe go into Kosovo instead of Albania? Go into Skopje from Kosovo

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2026

      We operate group tours, so we do have set itinerary & departure dates and it's not possible to make any changes individually on the itinerary.

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      Leslie

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      Do you know of any private drivers that are reliable

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2026

      As we do not only provide transfer service, we do not have transfer company name or any private driver name to be shared, unfortunately.

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    Rob

    Asked on May 13th, 2026

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, the inclusions, and the type of accommodations used on this tour?

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    Tour Details
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2026

      Tour Inclusions
      Accommodation
      4 star hotels

      Meals
      8 breakfasts

      Transportation
      Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus

      Airport Transfer(s)
      Arrival airport transfer from Belgrade Airport to the hotel on day 1

      Tour Guiding
      Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

      Free Wi-Fi
      Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )

      What is NOT included?- Any flights not mentioned above- Travel Insurance- Meals not stated above- Items of a personal nature- Tips and gestures- Entrance fees to the sights and museums- Optional activities- Other services not stated in the itinerary.

      Day 1 – Belgrade
      Included (Free): Welcome Meeting
      Optional (Extra Cost):Group Dinner (price not specified)
      Panoramic City Tour (evening – price not specified)

      Day 2 – Belgrade
      Included (Free): Belgrade City Tour
      Optional: None

      Day 3 – Sarajevo
      Included (Free):Sarajevo City Tour
      Optional: None

      Day 4 – Mostar → Trebinje
      Included (Free): Mostar City Tour
      Optional (Extra Cost): Kravice Waterfalls – EUR 30

      Day 5 – Dubrovnik (from Trebinje)
      Included (Free) Dubrovnik City Tour
      Optional (Extra Cost): Dubrovnik Boat Trip – EUR 50

      Day 6 – Kotor → Shkoder
      Included (Free): Kotor City Tour
      Orientation Walking Tour (Shkoder)
      Optional: None

      Day 7 – Tirana → Ohrid
      Included (Free) Tirana City Tour
      Optional (Extra Cost): Balkan Night with Dinner – EUR 35

      Day 8 – Ohrid → Skopje
      Included (Free): Ohrid City Tour
      Optional (Extra Cost): St. Naum Tour – EUR 25

      Day 9 – Skopje → Sofia
      Included (Free): Skopje City Tour
      Optional: None

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    Teresa

    Asked on April 3rd, 2026

    I don't understand the concept of Independent Travel when the Transportation is listed as by Coach. Can you explain how we would travel from city to city?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten April 2026

      This is a group tour, and transportation between cities is provided by coach, meaning you will be travelling together with the group throughout the itinerary.

      Could you please let us know where you saw "independent travel" mentioned? We would be happy to clarify that for you further.

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    Bill

    Asked on January 7th, 2026

    seeking an option of a single room. is that possible?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately, a single room is not available for this trip. All accommodations for this departure are based on shared rooms only, and we are unable to offer a single-room option at the moment.

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    Joseph

    Asked on December 9th, 2025

    Is this possible to share a room on this tour for three adult clients (father, son and daughter)?

    Accommodation
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      Triple rooms are available, though please be advised that triple rooms for this tour are typically rooms with two single beds and a pull-up/roll-out bed or sofa, instead of three single beds.

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    Daniel

    Asked on December 3rd, 2025

    is there another price available for going on the tour with my own room?

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    Single supplement
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      our tours operate on a shared room basis, solo travellers are typically roomed with other solo travellers of the same gender. private room options are not available unfortunately.

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    George

    Asked on August 11th, 2025

    is this a fully guided tour please

    Tour Details
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten August 2025

      Yes, this is a fully guided tour with expert local guides throughout the itinerary.

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      George

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      is there the possibility of single occupancy accommodation

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten August 2025

      Unfortunately, single occupancy accommodation is not available for this tour at the moment. Let me know if you are open to share with another solo traveller of the same gender?

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      George

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Ah that is a pity, no would be looking for own room and happy to pay more for that.

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    Luke

    Asked on April 20th, 2025

    Can you let us know how much driving is required for each day?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten April 2025

      Here's a breakdown of the estimated driving times for each day of the tour based on typical routes and border crossings. Driving Time Estimates Per Day: Day 1: Belgrade - No long-distance driving. Only airport transfer (approx. 20–30 mins from airport to hotel). Day 2: Belgrade - No long-distance driving. Full day exploring Belgrade with a city tour on foot and optional panoramic tour in the evening. Day 3: Belgrade → Sarajevo - Approx. 6.5–7.5 hours driving. Includes time for breaks and border crossing. Day 4: Sarajevo → Mostar → Trebinje - Approx. 5–6 hours driving total. Sarajevo to Mostar: ~2.5 hours. Mostar to Trebinje: ~2.5–3 hours. Day 5: Trebinje → Dubrovnik → Trebinje (Day trip) - Approx. 3–3.5 hours total. Trebinje to Dubrovnik: ~1.5 hours each way (plus border crossing delays). Day 6: Trebinje → Kotor → Shkoder - Approx. 5.5–6.5 hours total. Trebinje to Kotor: ~2 hours. Kotor to Shkoder: ~3.5–4.5 hours (scenic mountain roads + border). Day 7: Shkoder → Tirana → Ohrid - Approx. 6–7 hours total. Shkoder to Tirana: ~2 hours. Tirana to Ohrid: ~4.5–5 hours (border crossing into North Macedonia). Day 8: Ohrid → Skopje - Approx. 3–3.5 hours. Day 9: Skopje → Sofia - Approx. 4–5 hours (Depending on the wait at the North Macedonia-Bulgaria border).

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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