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Doris, traveled in October
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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 - 50
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore every country in the Balkan Peninsula
- Free days to enjoy Dubrovnik, Budapest and Sofia
- Explore Delphi, Meteora and Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Visit Kotor, Budva, Tirana, Ljubljana, Belgrade and Thessaloniki
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Athens
- Day 2 Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka
- Day 3 Kalabaka - Ohrid
- Day 4 Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodër
- Day 5 Shkodër - Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik
- Day 6 Dubrovnik
- Day 7 Dubrovnik - Mostar - Sarajevo
- Day 8 Sarajevo - Split - Northern Croatia
- Day 9 Northern Croatia - Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana
- Day 10 Ljubljana - Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest
- Day 11 Budapest
- Day 12 Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade
- Day 13 Belgrade - Niš - Sofia
- Day 14 Sofia - Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki
- Day 15 Thessaloniki - Kamena Vourla - Athens
- Day 16 End of tour in Athens
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
81
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
76%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
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- Doris· October 7th, 2025wonderful! Balkan countries are all beautifulShow moreTrip date: September 2025
- Ccognito:default_val· November 11th, 2024I was blessed to have met 47 new friends. Expat Explore's Balkan itinerary was well thought of. Their chosen local guides were expectacular! We saw beautiful places, learned a lot, enjoyed local cuisine, and more. I have already reserved 1 tour with Expat and another w/ Tour Radar. Tour Radar is easy to navigate and staff are helpful.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Rosemary· July 7th, 2024Walking tour in Belgrade was far too long, guide was extremely knowledgeable but we needed a short explanation of the history. At the end of day we were too exhausted to listen.Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback on the walking tour. We appreciate your comments about the length of the tour, and we'll take this into consideration to ensure our tours strike the right balance between information and pacing. Your input helps us improve,... Show moreTrip date: June 2024 - HCharley· October 9th, 2023the tour in general was okay, the tour guide was great but there are some optional trip ( with payment) like danube river dinner cruise which has no service vehicle to take us from the hotel to pier and making us walk to & from the river pier was a letdown.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback regarding the optional Danube River dinner cruise. We're delighted to know you found the tour guide great. Your insights are valuable as we continually strive to improve our services. We look forward to hosting you again on... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- DBDebra· September 12th, 2023We spent more time in the bus than seeing sights, the lunch breaks were way to short, Bulgaria should be removed and many of the hotels were subpar. Only 4 rooms had safes and only 1 worked. Beds were mostly hard. Our group was too big, 42 travelers and too hard to keep track of. There was an extreme amount of difficult walking. We were constantly dragging luggage around. Never again.Show moreTrip date: August 2023
- Brady· September 11th, 2023For a 16-day tour, you should consider more than one hotel that actually has a fitness center. Those long bus rides take a toll on the body!Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your thoughts on your experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we will be sure to pass this information along to the relevant department for future tours. We hope we can welcome you back in future.Trip date: August 2023
- DPDaryl· June 4th, 2023Fast paced, and enjoyable. Ten countries in sixteen days, organized to the point it was a pleasure to experience. Our guide Rogan kept us informed and gave great background information of things we were about to experience. I will relive this adventure many times in my head.Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- Ravichandar· October 30th, 2022The tour was generally ok but some hotels don't have kettles for us to make hot drinks, they don't even provide one when we ask the housekeeping, That caused some issues as we need to take medicine.Show moreTrip date: September 2022
- Julianne· July 25th, 2022Will was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable about each city and its culture/people:etc. plus his sense of humor made the trip so fun.Show moreTrip date: July 2022
- VPVictoria· June 19th, 2022Our Balkan explorer 16 day 10 country tour was excellent our Tour guide Will is excellent as will as our Driver They work together to keep us moving 10 countries is not easy they made it easy, fun and funny at times. Will is great at what he does, lots of funny stories and very knowledgeable on all the countries we visited. I will recommend Expat tour to my friends and family Brenda Mills from Vancouver,WAShow moreTrip date: May 2022
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- Instant Confirmation-3%From Thursday18 Jun, 2026To Friday3 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,180US $3,075 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-7%From Thursday25 Jun, 2026To Friday10 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,180US $2,965 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday30 Jul, 2026To Friday14 Aug, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,205 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday10 Sep, 2026To Friday25 Sep, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,265 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lee
Asked on October 31st, 2025Will this tour be suitable for person with walking canes
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Lee
Traveler•Written October 2025How long is the stop at Pritvice Lakes. How far to walk. Is this trip very strenuous for 90 years old with walking canes.
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025During the visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, guests typically have a few hours to explore the area at a relaxed pace, depending on the group and conditions on the day. You'll spend one night accommodation there. The park is known for its stunning waterfalls and scenic walking trails, some of which include uneven terrain and gentle inclines. We do welcome elderly travellers, and many of our guests enjoy the experience comfortably. However, please note that the tour involves moderate walking and long travel days, and the Plitvice Lakes visit can be strenuous for those with limited mobility. You are very welcome to bring a small walking stick or cane, but unfortunately, larger mobility aids such as walkers, wheelchairs or rollators cannot be accommodated due to space and safety limitations on the coach. If you're comfortable walking at your own pace and can manage short inclines or uneven paths, you should still be able to enjoy much of the park's beauty. Your tour leader can also help suggest easier routes or rest points along the way.
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Carole
Asked on October 17th, 2025Is there airport transfer?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
We do not offer airport transfers for this tour. You're welcome to arrange your own transportation to and from the airport. We can recommend a reliable service such as Welcome Pickups, which offers pre-booked transfers at fixed rates.
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Carole
Traveler•Written October 2025Are all the dates in the brochure confirmed? If there a minimum number of pax required to form the tour? Once the tour group is formed, is it fixed with the same number of people or would the number of people and the group members keep changing? Day 1 starts at 1000. Does it mean that we have to check in the hotel the day before Day 1? For this 16-day tour there are 15 hotel nights provided. Are these hotels from day 1 to day 15? Can we stay in another hotel before joining the tour on day 1?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
All dates listed on our website and brochure are confirmed and open for booking unless marked as sold out. Each tour does have a minimum number of travelers required to operate, but our Balkan Explorer departures generally reach this number well in advance. Once a tour group is confirmed, the same group of travelers remains together throughout the entire journey. Day 1 typically begins at around 10:00 a.m., so we strongly recommend arriving the day before. The tour includes 15 hotel nights, covering accommodation from Day 1 to Day 15. You can book additional pre-tour accommodation at the same starting hotel (subject to availability).
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Carole
Traveler•Written October 2025i have two friends who will be 80 years old next year. can they join this tour? they are healthy and have regular exercise and are regulars in group tours.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
We welcome travellers aged 10 and above, including seniors, as long as they are in good health and comfortable with the tour's physical requirements. This tour can be fast-paced, with walking tours on uneven or cobblestone surfaces, longer travel days by coach, and some hotels that may not have lifts, so travellers should be comfortable moving their luggage and walking at a steady pace.
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Carole
Traveler•Written October 2025I found out that we need a visa to go to Serbia. But there is no Serbian Embassy or Consulate in my country! The website says it is not possible for us (Malaysians) to apply for the visa online but we have to do it at the Embassy. This is not possible for us as the Embassy is not in my country. We don't mind skipping Serbia for Day 12. Will Expat Explore Travel be able to make alternative arrangement for us for Day 12 after we leave Budapest, and re-join the tour group on Day 13 at Sofia in Bulgaria?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
As there is no Serbian Embassy or Consulate in Malaysia, the nearest Serbian diplomatic mission is in Jakarta, Indonesia. Expat Explore Travel isn't able to arrange alternative travel or accommodation outside of the group itinerary. If obtaining a visa is not possible, you would need to make your own arrangements for transport and accommodation between Budapest and Sofia, then rejoin the group on Day 13 in Sofia.
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Sophia
Asked on September 30th, 2025is there a group discount? wud good veggie food b provided where offered? All USA citizens; so there is no need for visa during this trip.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
We're pleased to offer a 2% discount for a confirmed group of 15 or more travellers. We're also pleased to offer vegetarian options throughout our adventures. While US passport holders generally don't require a visa for EU states, it's a good idea to check with the local embassy, considering upcoming changes such as ETIAS.
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Sophia
Traveler•Written October 2025From Houston, USA: We may arrive a day before so to be ready for the tour next day morning. Will you provide room for that night? Would you also provide transportation from and to to hotel and airport? All of us are vegetarian so our choice.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
We don't offer pre- or post-tour accommodation or airport transfers directly. However, once your booking is confirmed, we'll be happy to share helpful third-party links to assist you in arranging these on your own. Vegetarian options are available throughout the tour. You'll be able to specify your dietary preference later on in the Passenger Information Form, so our team and partners can make the necessary arrangements in advance.
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Caitlin
Asked on September 22nd, 2025Will like to travel from Athens to Zagreb, viz Athens, kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Budva, Kotor, Dubronik, Mostar, Sarajevo, Plitvice Lake, Zagreb. Can you arrange?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written September 2025
Travelling from Athens to Zagreb with so many stops inbetween will extend the tour quite a bit. How long did you have to travel?
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Naomi
Asked on September 1st, 2025we are doing the balkan explorer tour next year and I see their are optional excursions in the itinerary. It says we must book these before the tour, but it has no info on the excursion, price or how to sign up. Can you help?
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Naomi
Traveler•Written September 2025can we get the name of the hotel we are staying in Athens the first and last night. Need to make early preparations.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written September 2025
Optional excursions can simply be booked during the tour with your tour leader. A few excursions do require pre-booking, but these can only be added to your booking once you are within 90 days of departure. Pre-booking is not yet possible but you can check which ones require pre-booking later. Your tour leader will go through all the available options with the group at the start of the tour, and you'll be able to confirm your interest and pay then, either in local cash or by credit card.
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Simon
Asked on August 12th, 2025Can I get scandavian and this balkan tour together as solo traveller in September 2025 with single occupancy in hotel room? What's the total price, and if transport cover includes hotel stay and bread and breakfast. Does it include airport transfers or not? Please advise
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
We do not have the capacity to offer customized tours. What we offer are tours with pre-set itineraries, destinations, duration and inclusions. However, we do have a Tour called the 'Best of Scandinavia & The Baltics' which may appeal to your travel plans.
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Wendy
Asked on August 11th, 2025is this still required? My year s insurance is a huge company but does not offer that.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
It's no longer necessary for your travel insurance to specifically include COVID-related isolation, but ideally your policy should cover trip cancellation and interruption, medical assistance and repatriation, and lost or damaged baggage to ensure you're well protected during your travels.
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Christine
Asked on July 8th, 2025Could you please provide availability and pricing for Tour Number 91278 - Balkan Explorer with tentative dates in mid-March 2026?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
The earliest departure for this tour in 2026 is the April 23, 2026 departure. If interested in that schedule, we can offer a quote.
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Angela
Asked on July 3rd, 20258 of us wants to do the Balkan Explorer in May 2026. What is the best deal you can give us?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
May 2026 dates begin at AUD $4,105 per person. You do have AUD $250 worth of TourRadar Travel Credits that you can use towards any tour.
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Morgan
Asked on July 3rd, 2025I noticed the optional Acropolis tour on the first day says it's very popular and requires to be booked before the start of the tour. I would like to know when this is available to be booked.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Once you have a confirmed booking we can add the Acropolis option excursion to your reservation.
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