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Balkan Kaleidoscope

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 6 - 22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Start point
    София, Sofia Capital, Bulgaria (Hotel: Budapest Hotel / Address: Budapest St 92 A, 1202 Orlandovtsi)

    Optional Activities

    • One day trip to Rila Monastery
    • One day trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery
    Landmarks
    Sofia
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  2. Day 2

    Sofia to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Belgrade city centre with local guide
    • Visit Saint Michael's Cathedral
    • Visit Belgrade Fortress in Kalemegdan Park
    • Explore Skadarlija street
    Landmarks
    Saint Michael's Cathedral
    Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan)
    Skadarlija
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  3. Day 3

    Belgrade to Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Sarajevo
    • Visit Pigeon Square
    • Visit Sarajevo City Hall (outside)
    • Visit historic Franz Ferdinand assassination site
    • Visit eternal fire monument to Josip Broz Tito
    Landmarks
    Pigeon Square (Golubinja)
    Sarajevo City Hall
    Eternal Fire (Vječna Vatra)
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  4. Day 4

    Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • 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
    • Experience Isa Begov Hammam (Turkish baths)
    Landmarks
    Tunnel of Hope (Tunel Nadzide)
    Abandoned Bobsled Track (Olympic Luge Track)
    Isa Begov Hammam
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  5. Day 5

    Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mostar and old bridge
    • Visit Blagaj Tekija Sufi monastery
    Landmarks
    Stari Most (Mostar Old Bridge)
    Blagaj Tekija
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  6. Day 6

    Trebinje to Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Dubrovnik historic part
    • Visit Pile Gate
    • Visit Stradun Street
    • Visit Franciscan Monastery
    • Visit Dominican Church
    • Visit Sponza Palace
    • Visit Rector's Palace
    • Visit St. Blaise Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Pile Gate
    Stradun Street
    Franciscan Monastery
    Dominican Church
    Sponza Palace
    Rector's Palace
    St. Blaise Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik to Kotor

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Bay of Kotor
    • Visit Herzeg Novi
    • Visit Perast
    • Walking tour of Kotor
    • Visit fortress walls
    • Visit St. Luka Square
    • Visit Beskuća Palace
    • Visit St. Trifon's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bay of Kotor
    Herzeg Novi
    Perast
    Kotor Fortress Walls
    St. Luka Square
    St. Trifon's Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Kotor to Pec

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive scenic road above Kotor Bay with Adriatic views
    Landmarks
    Kotor Bay scenic viewpoint
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  9. Day 9

    Pec to Prizren

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Visoki Decani Monastery
    • Walking tour of Prizren town centre
    • Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
    • Visit Our Lady of Ljevis
    • Visit Old Stone Bridge
    Landmarks
    Visoki Decani Monastery
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    Our Lady of Ljevis
    Old Stone Bridge (Prizren)
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  10. Day 10

    Prizren to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Tirana
    • Visit Skanderbeg Square
    • Visit Tanner's Bridge
    • Visit Enver Hoxha residence
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Skanderbeg Monument
    Tanner's Bridge
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  11. Day 11

    Tirana to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Naum Monastery
    • Visit Ohrid Lake
    • Stroll along shores of Ohrid Lake
    • Visit Samuil's Fortress
    • Visit St. John Kaneo Church
    • Visit St. Pantaleimon Church
    Landmarks
    St. Naum Monastery
    Ohrid Lake
    Samuil's Fortress
    St. John Kaneo Church
    St. Pantaleimon Church
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  12. Day 12

    Ohrid to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matka Canyon
    • Walking tour of Skopje
    • Visit Old Bazaar
    • Explore Macedonia Square
    Landmarks
    Matka Canyon
    Old Bazaar (Skopje)
    Macedonia Square
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  13. Day 13

    Skopje to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Sofia
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  14. Day 14

    Departure from Sofia

    End point
    Sofia Capital, Bulgaria (Hotel: Budapest Hotel / Address: Budapest St 92 A, 1202 Orlandovtsi)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.3
Overall rating based on 191 Reviews
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    4.4
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    3.9
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  • M
    November 3rd, 2025
    5.0
    The 14-days Balkans tour started and ended with our Leader Valentina. She was everything, everywhere all at once,...
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    A large group of tourists in front of a tour bus in an urban setting.
    Traveled in October 2025
  • J
    October 8th, 2025
    3.0
    We enjoyed the places we visited and the itinerary. Good way to travel to see a lot in a short period of time.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • N
    September 23rd, 2025
    5.0
    The tour went to many spectacular places. Accommodations were very comfortable. The guide was very knowledgeable and...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 4
    September 21st, 2025
    4.0
    The trip was well-organized and fast-paced. Activities were limited to 2-3 hour city walking tours. The trip is...
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    Small ancient church by the water with a red roof.Dome and minaret against a backdrop of mountains.A historical tower with mountains in the background.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 5
    September 21st, 2025
    3.0
    All was fine except for the guide who expended the most minimal of effort. Since the guide makes a tour, her...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 6
    September 19th, 2025
    5.0
    Fantastic tour covered all the highlights of the balkans
    Traveled in July 2025
  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 7
    July 3rd, 2025
    5.0
    This was a wonderful tour. I could not have done half the things we did if I tried to plan it myself. We had a...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • M
    June 30th, 2025
    5.0
    We had a wonderful tour. Our tour leadre Georgi was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and fun company. Driver...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • J
    June 1st, 2025
    5.0
    The Balkan tour is a great tour visiting 8 countries in 14 days, yet it is not tiring. The schedule is good and not...
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    Tranquil lake with boats and mountains in the distance.Kayakers in a scenic river surrounded by rocky cliffs.Historic stone bridge over a calm river at sunset.Decorated archway in a city street.Kayakers in clear green water surrounded by forested cliffs.Church with a distinctive domed architecture.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Penguin Travel
    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the Balkan tour and appreciated the balance of the itinerary, your recommendation means a lot to us!
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  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 10
    May 31st, 2025
    4.0
    The tour guide Teia was the best! She made the trip even better. Unfortunately she couldn’t be with us for 2 days of...
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    Group of people posing in front of an ancient stone fountain.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Penguin Travel
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time with Teia and Bobby. We apologize for the visa mix-up, and we appreciate your feedback about the itinerary - we’ll take your suggestions into account for future tours to improve the experience.
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    Tammy

    Asked on November 30th, 2025

    I am interested in this tour for July 25, 2026, but wanted to find out if there is another female traveler who would like to share a room?

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    Single supplement
    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      At the moment we do not have another female traveler willing to share. However, if you decide to book and we find someone else willing to share the single room supplement will be removed from your account.

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    Morgan

    Asked on November 29th, 2025

    Can we have a private, customized tour for 6 of us in June 2026? We would like to visit Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania. This can be a 15-16 day tour. How much would it cost in US dollars?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      We can offer you a privet tour for 6 people based on our regular itinerary. The price per person will be 1,820.00 EUR (accommodated in a Double/Twin room).

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    Gillian

    Asked on September 27th, 2025

    I am a solo female traveller, will I be paired with another female who is traveling solo for accommodation or do I have to pay the single supplement?

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    Single supplement
    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      Booking so early we can not guarantee there will be another woman who is travelling solo and who is willing to share. For the moment we will have to confirm the reservation with Single supplement added. Closer to the date of travelling, if we find another woman who is willing to share we will remove the Single room supplement from the booking and we will make the booking into TWIN room sharing.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on September 24th, 2025

    Would you provide me with hotel confirmation on booking and full payment as I require the same for Schengen visa purpose

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    Visa
    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      We do not have to provide you with hotel confirmation on booking and full payment, as you do not have active booking with us, which means your booking in the hotels does not exist. That means confirmation can not be sent, respectively. You can pick any of our dates in the next year.

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    Jenna

    Asked on July 17th, 2025

    Confirm if sharing a room, beds will definitely be twin.

    Accommodation
    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      We will make sure to accommodate in a TWIN room (two separate beds).

    • J

      Jenna

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      1) Is it possible to stay in the same hotel as tour begins (Budapest Hotel in Sofia)? Can we book this through you or separately? 2) Will free airport transfer be available if arriving early? 3) Will there be time for laundry during tour? 4) In Kotor and Ohrid, will there be time to go swimming in the lake?

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      We use hotel Budapest in Sofia. We can book additional overnight stays. Cost is 90 EUR per room. Transfer can be arranged for 20 EUR per car. Recommend bringing enough clothes for whole trip as hotels have limited stays. Some limited free time in evenings after city tours.

    • J

      Jenna

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Confirm €90 per night is for 2 people in standard room?

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Yes, the price per room

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    Max

    Asked on July 14th, 2025

    our age is 75 is it suitable for us?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      The tour is intensive, as each day the hotels are changed.

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    Kenneth

    Asked on July 6th, 2025

    Will our age above 70 crete issue for this trip? Is this trip very demanding physically?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      The tour is not very physically demanding but each day you will be travelling and changing the hotel. Unfortunately, the date 6 SEP is fully booked.

  • J

    Jade

    Asked on July 6th, 2025

    Are there any additional costs for the tour? Since I have to apply for a Schengen visa, please inform which country should I be applying to for the visa? What document is provided by Penguin Travel for the visa application?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      The tour price is 1390 EUR + 320 EUR for the single supplement. We can help with a letter from our side stating your travel itinerary and dates, accommodation and service. The country which will issue the visa is up to your choice, please make sure the visa includes all 8 countries included in this tour.

    • J

      Jade

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Do you have any tour which covers Eastern Europe on a single Schengen visa?

    • J

      Jade

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Unfortunately the countries which are part of the Balkan Kaleidoscope require separate visas - it is not possible to travel on a single Schengen visa. It will not be possible to apply for all the visas and get them in time before the travel date. Hence I was inquiring whether you have a tour covering Eastern Europe which requires a single Schengen Visa.

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      The countries included in the Balkan kaleidoscope tour are ok to travel if you have Multiple entry Schengen visa. Maybe will be the best if you try to apply for Multiple entry than a Single one. You can reach the Bulgarian embassy as they are also certified to provide a Multiple entry Schengen visa. We have tours in Eastern Europe, covering Romania and Moldova together, but I am not 100% sure if they will not require also a Schengen visa.

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    Chloe

    Asked on June 13th, 2025

    Can you please tell me the name of the hotel in bulgaria where the tour starts and whether i get there directly or i get picked up from the airport.

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    Flights / Transfers
    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      10 days before the official starting date we will send you the voucher with all information needed regarding transfer, accommodation, guides etc.

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    Lisa

    Asked on June 7th, 2025

    Could you please confirm that we will be leaving from Sofia, Bulgaria on Sep 20 and departing on Oct 3. What time will we be available for our flights on Oct 3? How do we book the optional pre-tour hotel and airport transfers?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      You will be leaving from Sofia on Sep. 21-st and depart on Oct the 3-rd. So you can arrive any time on Sep. 20-th and depart any time on Oct the 3-rd.

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    Bulgaria
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    Croatia and Kosovo
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    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, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro 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.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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. 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 60 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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