16 days tour

Balkan Explorer - 16 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

Services of your Expat tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip

Meals

15 breakfasts, 8 dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request *Option to exclude pork and/or beef *Jain and Kosher are not available for this tour.

Others

18 Experiences! Explore Athens, Greeceโ€™s ancient capital city Enjoy a welcome dinner in Athens Explore the ancient ruins of Delphi Visit Meteora; see the formation of Eastern Orthodox monasteries Guided tour of Ohrid Walking tour of Tirana Explore Budva and Kotor in Montenegro Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Visit Mostar; a medieval Balkan town Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided walking tour of Ljubljana See the best-loved sights in Budapest on a driving tour Guided Walking tour of Belgrade Visit Tinkers Alley and enjoy a lunch stop in Niลก Enjoy a walking and driving tour of Sofia Discover Thessaloniki; a greek port city Visit Kamena Vourla; a scenic coastal Greek city Farewell dinner in Athens All taxes and fees Free Expat Explore tour souvenir โ€“ a memorable gift of your once in a lifetime trip

Transport

Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs and toilet Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days) Please note the coach buses are not wheelchair accessible.

Accommodation

15 nights' accommodation in twin rooms with private en-suite facilities Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room We use a variety of hotels in each of the destinations on this tour, hotels are selected closer to departure. Once booked, a confirmed list of hotels will be sent to you along with your Tour Leader announcement, 3-5 days prior to departure.

Not included:

Others

Arrival and departure airport transfers are not included in the tour cost. Please contact us for a link to Welcome Pickups Pre and post-tour accommodation is not included in the tour cost. Please contact us for a link to booking.com. Single supplement (Optional). Please contact our Travel Experts for a quote. Tipping.

Flights

You will be responsible for booking your own international and/or domestic flights. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place on the tour is confirmed. Please make sure to check the times that your tour will start and end before booking your flights.

Optional

Optional excursions are not included in the tour cost. All optional excursions are booked on tour and paid in cash to your tour leader, unless stated otherwise. Please note, certain optional excursions are subject to availability and could change as a result. Some optional excursions need to be pre-booked, please contact us to find out more

Insurance

When you sign up for an Expat Explore tour, you are required to secure adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of your trip. If you cannot provide Expat Explore with proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one. The requirements include the following coverage: Trip Interruption Trip Delay Medical Expenses Quarantine Expenses and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation The insurance must also cover medical costs and a medically imposed quarantine if the insured or someone the insured has come into contact with, tests positive for COVID-19. Before you book your tour, you're welcome to obtain a quote with Tour Radar's insurance partner, Cover Genius.

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Itinerary of your trip Balkan Explorer - 16 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Of Tour In Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Of Tour In Athens

      Welcome to Athens! Meet up with your tour leader and tour group at the hotel in the morning. An overview of the upcoming itinerary will be given. Then, enjoy an orientation tour of Greeceโ€™s capital city and explore some of the incredible sights that this ancient city is known for. See top attractions like the Academy, National Library, Greek parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrianโ€™s Arch, and the temple of Olympian Zeus. Tonight, get your first taste of Greek cuisine with an included welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka

      Travel north through the Greek mainland, stopping off in Delphi along the way. In antiquity, Delphi was considered the โ€œomphalosโ€ (navel) of the earth. Admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, see the Treasury of the Athenians, and visit the museum of Delphi. Arrive in Meteora this afternoon. This dramatic series of rock formations is home to a large complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. Explore St. Stephen's Monastery, founded in 1400 by St. Antoninus Cantacuzene, which is now a nunnery. Peruse the 18th-century main cathedral and take in the views of Kalambaka. Catch a glimpse of the Holy Trinity Monastery perched atop a single rock formation before departing. Stay over in the nearby town of Kalambaka this evening.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Kalabaka - Ohrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kalabaka - Ohrid

      This morning, travel onwards to North Macedonia and the undiscovered jewel of Ohrid. A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the shores of Lake Ohrid, this city is one of the oldest human settlements in Europe and is notable for once having had 365 churches, one for each day of the year. Explore the Old Town on a guided tour and see famous sights, including the Church of St. John at Kaneo, which is situated on a cliff overlooking Lake Ohrid. To finish off the day, enjoy an included dinner this evening.

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Tour leaving from Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece, and it is one of the cities with a huge cultural history. In its origins the inhabitants believed it was ruled by the Gods of the Olympus; the Acropolis is the hill where the temples dedicated to this god were located, the most important of these temples is the Parthenon.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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