14 days tour

Balkan Kaleidoscope

$ 1,314 .74 USD

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Balkan Kaleidoscope

This tour includes:

Guide

The trip is coordinated by a tour leader from Penguin Travel, who is responsible for the logistics of the tour โ€“ updating you on the daily itinerary, arranging your passport checks at the border-crossings, handling the check-ins at each hotel, communicating with the driver and arranging the local guides as scheduled in the program. Detailed information about the countries and some of the sites will be presented by the local city guides included in the itinerary.

Meals

13 Breakfasts. Other meals are not included to give you maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Others

The monastery of "Studenica" established in the XIII century, under the auspices of UNESCO Mehmed Pasha Bridge near Visegrad, built in XVI century is under UNESCO auspices Sarajevo โ€“ the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mostar whose old part is a World Heritage Site Dubrovnik โ€“ the masterpiece of the Adriatic, the sea and commercial rival of Venice, under the auspices of UNESCO The picturesque Kotor Bay and the town of Kotor, forming a beautiful ensemble of natural, historic and cultural heritage, under the auspices of UNESCO Visoki Decani Monastery with the largest medieval church in the Balkans, under the auspices of UNESCO Tirana โ€“ the capital of Albania Ohrid โ€“ a medieval literary center and the last capital of the First Bulgarian Kingdom. Together with the Ohrid Lake the town is under UNESCOs protection

Transport

Private airport transfers to/from your scheduled hotel are included in tour price on the arrival and departure days, as set in the program (Day 1 and Day 14 respectively), no matter of the time of arrival at Sofia Airport. The type of the vehicle of the tour depends on the size of the group โ€“ for groups of up to 8 people you will travel in a minibus (8+1) with the tour leader being also the driver; for groups larger than 8 pax your vehicle will be a bigger bus with a separate driver.

Accommodation

Overnights in comfortable 3*** hotels - all overnights are based on double rooms with private WC/shower When planing the size of your luggage please have in mind that some of the hotels do not have elevators If we cannot match you with another person to share a room, Single supplement is a mandatory payment.

Not included:

Others

entrance fees (payable in cash on spot) Tipping. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Please contact our Travel Experts for a quote. Local Payment - Please note that this is mandatory and will be added to your tour price upon booking.

Optional

The tour can be extended with more days in Bulgaria. Airport transfers outside the tour itinerary. Extra night in Sofia.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Itinerary of your trip Balkan Kaleidoscope

  • Day 1 Day 1: Sofia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Sofia

      Arrival in Sofia and transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore the Bulgarian capital.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Sofia - Belgrade
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Sofia - Belgrade

      Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast departure by a company bus to Serbia. We go straight to the capital Belgrad. After check in into the hotel we will have a city tour of the city with a local tour guide. Free time to explore the city by yourself. Overnight in Belgrade. (395 km)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Belgrade - Sarajevo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Belgrade - Sarajevo

      Today we head to Bosnia and Herzegovina. After crossing the border we countinue straight to Sarajevo. Check in into the hotel. In the afternoon we will have a city tour of Sarajevo with a local representative. Free time to explore the city by yourself.ย 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sarajevo (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sarajevo (Bosnia And Herzegovina)

      A walking tour through the center of the Bosnian capital - Sarajevo, whose mosques and old Turkish bazaar with shops and cafes still keep the traditional oriental atmosphere of the region. Free time. Overnight.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sarajevo &Ndash; Mostar &Ndash; Trebinje &Ndash; Dubrovnuk (Bosnia And Herzegovina/Croatia)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sarajevo &Ndash; Mostar &Ndash; Trebinje &Ndash; Dubrovnuk (Bosnia And Herzegovina/Croatia)

      Mostar is famous for its old houses and the old bridge, a symbol of peaceful coexistence of different cultural and religious communities in the Balkans. On our way to the border we will stop at Radimlja to see the unic stecci โ€“ grave stones from XV century. Arrive in Dubrovnik in the evening. (280 km)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Dubrovnik (Croatia)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Dubrovnik (Croatia)

      A walking tour in the historic part of the town - the Pile Gate and Stradun Street, the Franciscan Monastery, the Dominican church, the Sponza Palace, Rectorโ€™s Palace, "St. Blaise" cathedral. Free time. Overnight.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Dubrovnik &Ndash; Herzeg Novi &Ndash; Kotor (Croatia/Montenegro)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Dubrovnik &Ndash; Herzeg Novi &Ndash; Kotor (Croatia/Montenegro)

      Our tour of the Balkan countries continues with Montenegro. After crossing the border we will visit the old town of Herzeg Novi and then head off to the famous Kotor Bay with the old towns of Perast and Kotor. A walking tour in Kotor โ€“ fortress walls, St. Luka square, Beskuฤ‡a Palace, St. Trifonโ€™s cathedral. Overnight. (90 km)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Kotor &Ndash; Pec (Montenegro/Kosovo)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kotor &Ndash; Pec (Montenegro/Kosovo)

      In the morning we will start with driving up the scenic road above the Kotor Bay, admiring some breathtaking views towards the Adriatic Sea. Then continue to the border with Kosovo. Overnight in the vivid town of Pec. (300 km)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Pec &Ndash; Prizren (Kosovo)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Pec &Ndash; Prizren (Kosovo)

      In the morning we will visit Visoki Decani Monastery still garded by KFOR. Then continue to the town of Prizren. Walking tour in the center of the town - Sinan pasha mosque, Our lady of Ljevis, the old stone bridge. Overnight. (80 km)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Prizren &Ndash; Tirana (Kosovo/Albania)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Prizren &Ndash; Tirana (Kosovo/Albania)

      Drive to the capital of Albania. Walking tour in the afternoon - Skanderbeg square, Tanner's bridge, the rezidence of Enver Hoxha. Free time. Overnight. (180 km)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Tirana &Ndash; Ohrid (Albania/Macedonia)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Tirana &Ndash; Ohrid (Albania/Macedonia)

      We continue to Macedonia. We will spend the afternoon strolling along the shore of Ohrid lake and roaming the narrow streets of Ohrid, where we will see Samuilโ€™s fortress, the churches St. John Kaneo and St. Pantaleimon. Overnight. (130 km)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Ohrid - Skopje (Macedonia).
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Ohrid - Skopje (Macedonia).

      Admire the natural beauty of Matka Canyon. Afternoon walking tour in the capital of Macedonia. Visit Old Bazaar and explorer the architecture and curious and controversial statues around Macedonia Square. (170 km)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Skopje โ€“ Sofia (Macedonia/Bulgaria)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Skopje โ€“ Sofia (Macedonia/Bulgaria)

      Departure to Bulgariaโ€™s capital โ€“ Sofia. Free time in the city. (250 km)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Departure

      Transfer to the airport for departure

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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: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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