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Balkan Kaleidoscope

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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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
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    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 197 Reviews
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    4.4
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    3.9
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  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 1
    June 6th, 2026
    Excelente trip our guide and driver was amazing
    Traveled in May 2026
  • N
    May 28th, 2026
    This tour was like a platter of multiple items to taste. We visited 8 countries in 14 days. Means we just sampled...
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    Traveled in May 2026
  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 3
    May 27th, 2026
    Balkan Kaleidoscope exceeded all of my expectations. Our tour leader Galina was amazing. Her knowledge was incredible...
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  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 4
    May 24th, 2026
    Nice and well organized trip
    Traveled in May 2026
  • Balkan Kaleidoscope reviewer 5
    May 23rd, 2026
    Bus needs an upgrade.. other than that, 100% satisfied😁
    Traveled in May 2026
  • L
    May 11th, 2026
    I had a wonderful trip. Everything went perfect. Happy with the group, happy with the guide. Very interesting...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • N
    April 26th, 2026
    The 2-week tour was truly magnificent. Valentina, our group leader, was incredibly helpful and shared valuable...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • M
    November 3rd, 2025
    The 14-days Balkans tour started and ended with our Leader Valentina. She was everything, everywhere all at once,...
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    Traveled in October 2025
  • J
    October 8th, 2025
    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
    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

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    Carrie

    Asked on April 16th, 2026

    Can we request an additional pre-night at the starting hotel (Budapest Hotel in Sofia)? We would like a twin room for the extra night and continuity in the same room for the first night of the tour so we do not need to change rooms. What is the total cost for the additional night in GBP (£)?

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      Carrie

      TravelerWritten April 2026

      Could you please advise on your current cancellation fees and policies.

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten April 2026

      We do have availability and can proceed with the booking. We can arrange the extra night. A twin room is available and can be provided for the entire duration of the tour. If the pre-night is booked with us, the clients will be able to stay in the same room and will not need to change rooms in Sofia. The rate for a twin room in Sofia is 90 EUR per night.

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    Tanya

    Asked on April 6th, 2026

    What is the local payment about?

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      Tanya

      TravelerWritten April 2026

      also in what currency is it?

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten April 2026

      What is a Local Payment?

      The local payment is a predetermined amount (usually 300 EUR per person depending on the tour/country) 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.

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    Veronica

    Asked on April 2nd, 2026

    The month of May, the tour is still available and guaranteed to go?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten April 2026

      Yes, the 09May departure is guaranteed and still available, We have 4 spaces left

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      Veronica

      TravelerWritten April 2026

      I have a question and like to get the answer before I book this tour. At few occasions, the emails I received from Tourradar, it show I have $207 Canadian dollars and like to apply it to this booking. But now, I can not find it. Not too sure the credit is under my name or my wife's name. We just came back from trip (Baltic countries) last October.

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten April 2026

      Regarding the travel credits, we can confirm that you do have credits available under your wife's account. To use these credits and apply them to your current booking, simply log into your wife's TourRadar account using the email address associated with your previous Baltic countries tour booking. Once logged in, you'll be able to redeem your travel credits on the Book Now page.

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    Laurie

    Asked on March 29th, 2026

    How much would you charge for one extra day at Sofia pre tour? What is the $500 extra payment for? Can I pay this by credit card? Can I pay this at the time of tour booking?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      The extra night in Sofia will be 80 EUR for a Single room, and 90 EUR for a Double one.

      If you are a single traveler there is a single room supplement of 320 EUR.

      Also, the Local payment is a predetermined amount of 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.

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      Laurie

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      Can he or me pay the 300 EUR by credit card? Either at the time of booking or on the first day of tour? He won't have that much cash with him

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      Laurie

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      Do you have any vacancy for April 11-24?

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      We do not have availability for this date. We can offer you the date 25 April.
      Also, please know that the Local payment should be paid on spot.

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    Alicia

    Asked on March 20th, 2026

    I am looking to book Balkan Kaleidoscope trip for myself in June 2027. It is possible that a second family member may join later this year or by early 2027, subject to availability. Can you please provide a quotation based on one person or confirm when bookings for next year will be open.

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      Please check the available group dates. We cannot provide the tour for one person, the minimum is 6 people. Regarding the new dates for 2027, we will upload them around June-July.

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    Tanya

    Asked on March 11th, 2026

    I am traveling alone, need a single room, im 60 years old, looking to travel in 6 countries . i dont like backpacking, or biking. I like history, old buildings, more my style. can you contact me to guide a tour who fit me? im looking to a tour on april to may

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      We can offer you the Balkan Kaleidoscope - 8 Balkan Countries in 14 Days. We have still availability for the departure date 11 April 2026. Regarding the communication, please know that it should be only through the platform of Tour Radar. The contacts of the guide will be provided 10 days before the departure.

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    Tina

    Asked on March 7th, 2026

    What would be the tour price with a 5 start accommodation?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      The tour is with 3 and 4 starts hotels and it is fixed. We cannot provide different accommodation.

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      Tina

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      how about the price for 4 star accommodation?

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      Unfortunately, our tour is budget friendly and it is mixed between 3 and 4 star hotels. The price is fixed and presented, as it is a group tour. However, if you decide to have a private tour will can send you a separate offer. But please keep in mind that the price will be more expensive.

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    Kristen

    Asked on March 2nd, 2026

    I am in 18 year old American college student with a very strong interest in the Balkan region. One, I was wondering if I would fit in on this trip as a solo traveler? Two, is this trip mostly a focus on the history and culture? Finally, will I be able to get by not speaking any of the local languages?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      Yes we have still space available on this departure. The whole group is English speaking as well as the local guides

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      Kristen

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      Will there be other solo travelers?

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      There are few more solo travelers for this date. The groups age varies between 35 and 76. The tour will be mainly in English.

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    Shelley

    Asked on February 28th, 2026

    I am a solo female. Is there another solo female who would like to share? What is the $590 local cost for? Is this in NZD.

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      Yes there is another female traveler willing to share room on this departure
      The local payment (deducted from tour price) is for some expenses that should ne paid in cash during the trip

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    Lisa

    Asked on February 17th, 2026

    My husband just turned 81 years old and is in good health. Can he join the tour?

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    • L

      Lisa

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Also we have international travel insurance and there will be four of us together.

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      Unfortunately, at the moment we cannot guaranteed the departure date of 25 April due to required size of the group. However, you can consider to join the group on 9 May, as it is guaranteed. Furthermore, it is not a problem your husband to attend the tour.

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    • 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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