Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations used on this tour? Additionally, will I have the opportunity to visit Orthodox churches during this tour?

This is a 10-day journey through several Balkan countries, including Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. The tour offers a great mix of cultural landmarks, historic cities, and scenic coastal destinations. Travellers will enjoy guided walking tours, visits to historic old towns, scenic viewpoints, and opportunities to experience the region's rich cultural heritage. Some notable sites visited during the tour include Belgrade Fortress, the Old Bridge in Mostar, Dubrovnik's medieval centre, and Sofia's famous cathedral district. Accommodation throughout the tour is in comfortable 4-star hotels. The tour package also includes 9 breakfasts, airport arrival transfer in Belgrade on Day 1 (available between 5 AM and midnight), transportation by air-conditioned coach or minibus, guided sightseeing, experienced local guides, and complimentary hotel Wi-Fi where available. You will also have opportunities to visit Orthodox churches during the tour. In Sofia, the itinerary includes visits to the impressive St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Church. Ohrid in North Macedonia is especially well known for its historic Orthodox churches and religious heritage, and additional Orthodox landmarks can be seen throughout Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria during the trip.

If there is a closure of airspace, what is your cancelation policy?

If you are unable to travel due to airspace closures or related disruptions, the options available would depend on when this occurs in relation to your departure date. If the situation arises with sufficient notice, we will do our best to assist you in changing your travel date to a later departure once travel becomes possible. If changes are not feasible due to timing, then the booking would need to be handled in line with our standard cancellation policy. 60 days or more prior to departure, deposit to be retained by Travel Talk 59-30 days 70% of tour fee is forfeited 29-15 days 85% of tour fee is forfeited 14-0 days 100% of tour fee is forfeited

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Day 1
Belgrade
Belgrade
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Abba Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Panoramic City Tour (around 9pm)
Day 2
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Abba Hotel)
Included Activities
- Belgrade City Tour
- Belgrade Fortress visit
- Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks
Belgrade Fortress
Knez Mihailova Street
Danube River
Sava River
Day 3
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Ibis Styles)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo City Tour
- Old Town Walking Tour
Landmarks
Sarajevo Old Town
Day 4
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Platani or Hotel Nar or Hotel Integra)
Included Activities
- Mostar City Tour
- Stari Most viewing
- Old Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30
Landmarks
Stari Most
Mostar Old Town
Čaršija Market
Kravice Waterfalls
Day 5
Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Platani or Hotel Nar or Hotel Integra)
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik City Tour
- Old Town Walking Tour
- Dubrovnik Walls viewable
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 50
Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik City Walls
Day 6
Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder
Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Mozart or Hotel Colasseu)
Included Activities
- Kotor City Tour
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour
- Shkoder Orientation Walking Tour
Landmarks
Kotor Old Town
Kotor Medieval Citadel
Shkoder Town Centre
Day 7
Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid
Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina)
Included Activities
- Tirana City Tour
- Skenderbeg Square visit
Optional Activities
- Balkan Night With Dinner - EUR 35
Landmarks
Skenderbeg Square
Tirana Town Centre
Day 8
Ohrid to Skopje
Ohrid to Skopje
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Panoramika)
Included Activities
- Ohrid City Tour
- Chapels and Churches viewing
Optional Activities
- St. Naum Tour - EUR 25
Landmarks
Old Ohrid
St. Naum
Day 9
Skopje to Sofia
Skopje to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Novotel Sofia)
Included Activities
- Skopje City Tour
- Alexander the Great Statue
- Macedonian Arc de Triumph
Landmarks
Statue of Alexander the Great
Macedonian Arc de Triumph
Day 10
Sofia
Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sofia City Tour
- National Library
- Sofia University
- Parliament
- St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
- National Theatre
- St. Sofia Church
- Council of Ministers buildings
- Presidency building
- Former communist party headquarters
Landmarks
National Library of Bulgaria
Sofia University
Bulgarian Parliament
St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
National Theatre of Bulgaria
St. Sofia Church

Landmarks
Belgrade Fortress
Knez Mihailova Street
Danube River
Sava River

Landmarks
Sarajevo Old Town

Landmarks
Stari Most
Mostar Old Town
Čaršija Market
Kravice Waterfalls

Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik City Walls

Landmarks
Kotor Old Town
Kotor Medieval Citadel
Shkoder Town Centre

Landmarks
Skenderbeg Square
Tirana Town Centre

Landmarks
Old Ohrid
St. Naum

Landmarks
Statue of Alexander the Great
Macedonian Arc de Triumph

Landmarks
National Library of Bulgaria
Sofia University
Bulgarian Parliament
St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
National Theatre of Bulgaria
St. Sofia Church

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Abba Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Hotel Ibis Styles
Hotel 4*
day 3
Hotel Platani or Hotel Nar or Hotel Integra
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Hotel Mozart or Hotel Colasseu
Hotel 4*
day 6
Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina
Hotel 4*
day 7
Hotel Panoramika
Hotel 4*
day 8
Novotel Sofia
Hotel 4*
day 9

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macie
July 1st, 2026
Thank you to Simon for being the best tour guide!! He always made us feel safe and taken care of while sharing a...
Thank you to Simon for being the best tour guide!! He always made us feel safe and taken care of while sharing a wealth of knowledge and information. Our bus driver Dikie kept us safe on the road and ready to assist if needed. I truly enjoyed the experience and will book with Travel Talk again. Highly recommend the tour!Show more
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Hi Marcela, thank you for your thoughtful feedback. It is wonderful to know that Simon’s care and expertise, together with Dikie’s safe and reliable driving, made your tour such a positive experience. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on another journey soon. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Thank you to Simon for being the best tour guide ever, he made sure we were always safe and taken care of and he was...
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Asked on May 13th, 2026
Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations used on this tour? Additionally, will I have the opportunity to visit Orthodox churches during this tour?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2026
  This is a 10-day journey through several Balkan countries, including Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. The tour offers a great mix of cultural landmarks, historic cities, and scenic coastal destinations.
  
  Travellers will enjoy guided walking tours, visits to historic old towns, scenic viewpoints, and opportunities to experience the region's rich cultural heritage. Some notable sites visited during the tour include Belgrade Fortress, the Old Bridge in Mostar, Dubrovnik's medieval centre, and Sofia's famous cathedral district.
  
  Accommodation throughout the tour is in comfortable 4-star hotels. The tour package also includes 9 breakfasts, airport arrival transfer in Belgrade on Day 1 (available between 5 AM and midnight), transportation by air-conditioned coach or minibus, guided sightseeing, experienced local guides, and complimentary hotel Wi-Fi where available.
  
  You will also have opportunities to visit Orthodox churches during the tour. In Sofia, the itinerary includes visits to the impressive St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Church. Ohrid in North Macedonia is especially well known for its historic Orthodox churches and religious heritage, and additional Orthodox landmarks can be seen throughout Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria during the trip.
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Catherine
Asked on May 6th, 2026
If there is a closure of airspace, what is your cancelation policy?
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- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2026
  If you are unable to travel due to airspace closures or related disruptions, the options available would depend on when this occurs in relation to your departure date.
  
  If the situation arises with sufficient notice, we will do our best to assist you in changing your travel date to a later departure once travel becomes possible.
  
  If changes are not feasible due to timing, then the booking would need to be handled in line with our standard cancellation policy.
  
  60 days or more prior to departure, deposit to be retained by Travel Talk
  59-30 days 70% of tour fee is forfeited
  29-15 days 85% of tour fee is forfeited
  14-0 days 100% of tour fee is forfeited
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Bonnie
Asked on August 8th, 2025
Is it possible to pay a single supplement for a private room
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- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
  Unfortunately, the single supplement option is not available for this tour.
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  Bonnie
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  do you have any tours with single availability
- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
  Yes, we do have tours where single room occupancy is available and even mandatory for solo travelers. Our USA and Iceland tours include single room accommodation for solo guests, so you won't need to share.

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Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
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Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
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Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
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- 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.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Macedonia.Serbia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Croatia.Macedonia.Serbia.Montenegro. 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.Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia.Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid

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