Will I need to book a one way flight to Sofia and Dubrovnik?

Not necessarily. Your trip can start from Sofia and will end in Dubrovnik. No need to come back to Sofia again.

If I arrive two days early, would a transfer from airport to hotel be provided?

Please know that the transfer from/to the airport are not included.

My husband and I want to book this tour with our two children who are 2 and 4 years old respectively. Will you please allow it? How much would you charge us for the little ones?

Please note that we currently have only two spots available for this tour. Unfortunately, due to the limited number of seats on the bus, we are unable to accommodate any additional requests.

Do you have any dates available yet for September 2028 for this tour?

At the moment we cannot say which are the dates for 2028.

Can we join a tour in English of the Balkans without speaking English well? And the second question is about the U$300 additional that they charge what is that expense?

The tour is mainly in English, as the whole communication. We do not know your level of understanding and speaking. Regarding your second question, the 300 Euro per person are not an additional change, they are Local payment. What is a Local Payment? - The local payment is a predetermined amount (usually 300 EUR per person) which is mandatory on some of our tours to be paid cash to the tour leader upon arrival. The local payment is part of the total cost of the tour, it is NOT an additional fee. This exact amount is deducted from your initial invoice that you pay pre-departure.

How many people are in a group?

Local Payment is a predetermined amount (usually 100, 200 or 300 EUR per person) that must be paid in cash to the tour guide upon arrival. This payment is part of the total travel costs and is not an additional fee.

Do you have a travel dates for May 15 onwards on this tour?

We will have 9th of May/ 25 July/5 Sept/ 19 Sept

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Balkan Express - Northbound. Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia

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From Sofia to Dubrovnik

4.4 (527 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Penguin Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 6
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sofia
Sofia
Optional Activities
- Explore Sofia city center
Day 2
Sofia to Belgrade
Sofia to Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Belgrade city center
- Visit Saint Michael's Cathedral
- Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Explore Skadarlija street
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Belgrade
Landmarks
Saint Michael's Cathedral
Kalemegdan Fortress
Skadarlija
Day 3
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Sarajevo
- Visit Pigeon Square
- View Sarajevo City Hall (outside)
- Visit site where Franz Ferdinand was killed
- Visit eternal fire monument
Optional Activities
- Explore mosques and old Turkish bazaar
- Additional exploration of Sarajevo
Landmarks
Pigeon Square
Sarajevo City Hall
Day 4
Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day trip: Sarajevo Under the Siege (around 35 EUR - 40 EUR)
- Visit Tunnel of Hope
- Visit Abandoned Bobsled Track
- Visit Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
- Visit The War Childhood Museum
- Visit The National Museum
- Relax at a hammam (Turkish bath)
Landmarks
Tunnel of Hope
Abandoned Bobsled Track
Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
The War Childhood Museum
The National Museum
Isa Begov Hammam Hotel
Day 5
Sarajevo to Trebinje
Sarajevo to Trebinje
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mostar and old bridge
- Visit Blagaj Tekija monastery
Landmarks
Stari Most (Old Bridge)
Blagaj Tekija
Day 6
Trebinje to Dubrovnik
Trebinje to Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historic Dubrovnik
- Visit Pile Gate
- Walk Stradun Street
- Visit Franciscan Monastery
- Visit Dominican Church
- Visit Sponza Palace
- Visit Rector's Palace
- Visit St. Blaise Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Dubrovnik
Landmarks
Pile Gate
Stradun Street
Franciscan Monastery
Dominican Church
Sponza Palace
Rector's Palace
St. Blaise Cathedral
Day 7
Departure
Departure

Landmarks
Saint Michael's Cathedral
Kalemegdan Fortress
Skadarlija

Landmarks
Pigeon Square
Sarajevo City Hall

Landmarks
Tunnel of Hope
Abandoned Bobsled Track
Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
The War Childhood Museum
The National Museum
Isa Begov Hammam Hotel

Landmarks
Stari Most (Old Bridge)
Blagaj Tekija

Landmarks
Pile Gate
Stradun Street
Franciscan Monastery
Dominican Church
Sponza Palace
Rector's Palace
St. Blaise Cathedral

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Rating: 4.4 (527 reviews)
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4.4

Russell5.0•October 2026
Guide Andrey was excellent. His great knowledge of Bulgaria enabled us to understand each visit. I would highly...
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Bhavin4.7•September 2026
Excellent tour. Highly recommended to experience the rural life of Bulgaria. With stunning, unspoilt landscapes to...
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Jing5.0•September 2026
My wife and I enjoyed this trip very much! We like the walking tour particularly. After a long bus ride, walking for...
My wife and I enjoyed this trip very much! We like the walking tour particularly. After a long bus ride, walking for two or more hours is a good way physically and in short period of time we can see lots of major landmarks and attractions. Penguin selected fairly good hotels with central location and good facilities. This first time we are with Penguin Travel, we will book more with them. Highly recommend!Show more

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Robin
Asked on September 8th, 2026
Will I need to book a one way flight to Sofia and Dubrovnik?
Flights / Transfers
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  Not necessarily. Your trip can start from Sofia and will end in Dubrovnik. No need to come back to Sofia again.
T
Tracy
Asked on August 12th, 2026
If I arrive two days early, would a transfer from airport to hotel be provided?
Flights / Transfers
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2026
  Please know that the transfer from/to the airport are not included.
L
Lisa
Asked on August 12th, 2026
My husband and I want to book this tour with our two children who are 2 and 4 years old respectively. Will you please allow it? How much would you charge us for the little ones?
Age Range
Group size
Price / Availability
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2026
  Please note that we currently have only two spots available for this tour. Unfortunately, due to the limited number of seats on the bus, we are unable to accommodate any additional requests.
B
Brooke
Asked on May 20th, 2026
Do you have any dates available yet for September 2028 for this tour?
Price / Availability
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  At the moment we cannot say which are the dates for 2028.
- B
  Brooke
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  What is the price of this tour for just 1 adult traveling alone?
- B
  Brooke
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  Is there an optional excursion to Medugorje for this tour?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  There is no optional excursion.
  The price of the presented dates for 2026 is published, as well as the availabilities.
  
  Price: 780 EUR
  Single Supplement: 170 EUR
A
Anna
Asked on March 4th, 2026
Can we join a tour in English of the Balkans without speaking English well? And the second question is about the U$300 additional that they charge what is that expense?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  The tour is mainly in English, as the whole communication. We do not know your level of understanding and speaking.
  
  Regarding your second question, the 300 Euro per person are not an additional change, they are Local payment.
  
  What is a Local Payment? - The local payment is a predetermined amount (usually 300 EUR per person) which is mandatory on some of our tours to be paid cash to the tour leader upon arrival. The local payment is part of the total cost of the tour, it is NOT an additional fee. This exact amount is deducted from your initial invoice that you pay pre-departure.
R
Rita
Asked on October 1st, 2025
How many people are in a group?
Group size
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  Local Payment is a predetermined amount (usually 100, 200 or 300 EUR per person) that must be paid in cash to the tour guide upon arrival. This payment is part of the total travel costs and is not an additional fee.
R
Ruth
Asked on June 23rd, 2025
Do you have a travel dates for May 15 onwards on this tour?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  We will have 9th of May/ 25 July/5 Sept/ 19 Sept

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Plug types C, E, F
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Price based on Shared Room

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Balkan Express - Northbound. Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia

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Included Activities

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

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