Small Group Balkans Tour; Belgrade to Athens or Corfu in 14 Days
Duration
14 days
Group Size
1 to 10 people
Ages
2 - 90
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
Depart from the capital of Serbia, enjoy the view from the fortress of Prizren, be amazed by the Stari Most bridge and walk through the narrowed streets of UNESCO-city Berat on this 14-day tour of seven different countries. This small group tour brings you to the most important sites in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, N. Macedonia, and Greece, so you can stripe them off your bucket list! From capitals to UNESCO world heritage sites, every place has its own charm and fascinating history.
Additional information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
- Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
- Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in a 3 stars hotel accommodation.
- Tips are not a must in the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Pickup
What's included
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Transport provided by the company
Hotel drop off in Athens or Port Drop off in Igoumtinsa (including ferry tickets) to Corfu
International car insurance, Road Taxes, Petrol
Tourist taxes
Breakfast: 13
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights, in 3 stars hotel
Professional tour guide
Hotel pick up in Belgrade
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Itinerary
Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Belgrade. We will continue these 14 days journey by visiting Belgarde. Our first stop will be Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park, built on the confluence of two big rivers Sava and the Danube. The view of the city from the Fortress is breathtaking. In the Upper Town of the Belgrade Fortress, you will visit the Pobednik monument with a history dating back to 1913. The park is a huge green area with beautiful trees and peaceful paths. We will walk through Knez Mihailova, the social midpoint of Belgrade locals until we reach Republic square.
After we will drive towards Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Overnight in Sarajevo.
Today’s itinerary includes walking on uneven terrain, while visiting some of the ruins during our Sarajevo tour. You can still see many reminders of the Yugoslav War in bullet holes and cannon marks all around town. The tour will cover the stories of origins of Sarajevo and the medieval Bosnian Kingdom. We will visit the Ottoman and Austria-Hungarian parts of Sarajevo, both with stunning markets, bazaars, mosques, churches and synagogues will reveal the true nature of the real European Jerusalem
Overnight in Mostar
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Our tour continues towards Kotor (Montenegro), a UNESCO world heritage site. We will wander through the maze of narrow, cobblestone streets crisscrossing the old town. This street plan seems quite chaotic, but it was created this way on purpose. The intention was to confuse intruders who came to plunder the town, while nowadays it characterizes the city. Many of the old buildings and churches have small plaques on it with their dates of construction and original use. We will visit the Saint Luke’s church which has a great significance for the locals because it represents unity to them. You will have the afternoon to your selves to explore this magnific UNESCO world heritage site.
Overnight near Montenegrin Riviera.
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Our first destination for today is Budva in Montenegro, a popular tourist destination, famous for its beaches, gorgeous nature and old characteristic buildings. The city is separated between an old and new part. On one hand, in the New Budva, there are many modern buildings, offices, shopping malls, restaurants and bars. On the other hand, in the Old Budva, there is the historical center and many sights to visit, such as the St. Ivan church, the small church of St. Mary and the medieval splendors of the old town, which we will visit on this tour.
Overnight in Shkoder.
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Our first destination for today is one of the best slow food Agro-tourism in the Balkans. We will take a tour around the farm. In addition, we will learn about the story of this farm and how it created jobs for more than 400 people in the surrounding area. The farm collects, elaborates and preserves regional bio fresh local products. We will also learn how this family business adapted some old communist buildings to serve as storage for local-made bio products. You will have some free time to enjoy a traditional lunch or buy some fresh produce products from the farm.
Overnight in Prizren.
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After breakfast we will continue our tour towards Gjakova. The city has the oldest and largest bazaar of Kosovo. Even though, it got destroyed during the first Balkan wars, the second world war and the Kosovo war, the bazaar got rebuilt again to its old state and is a nice place to enjoy a meal or to take a look at the stores that sell traditional handmade crafts from local artisans and producers
Overnight in Prizren.
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Our main destination for today will be Kruja, a historical city symbol of the Albanian resistance against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the XV century. Kruja is situated in central Albania on a rocky mountainous terrain about 560 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Sarisalltik Mountain. Walking through the narrow streets and the wooden houses of Kruja’s Medieval Old Bazaar (one of the biggest and oldest in Balkans) gives you a sense of a passage through the history. This is the best place to shop for souvenir in Albania, from typical to more unique and handmade souvenirs such as carpets, jewelers etc.
Overnight in Tiarna
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Today we will discover Tirana, the capital of Albania. Meet with your local companion, and enjoy a unique experience in the city while learning more about the city's culinary treasures.
Overnight in Tirana
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Today we will depart towards North Macedonia. Struga (N. Macedonia) will be our first stop. We will have a quick drink by the beautiful source of Drini River, one of the longest in Western Balkans.
Overnight in Ohrid
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Our first stop for today will be St Naum. The monastery of St. Naum carries the name of a holy place. It is situated right at the source of River Crni Drim, which flows through Lake Ohrid. This monastery complex is part of the National Park Galicica and belongs to one of the strictly protected areas. Crystal clear, spring water reflects both the surrounding greenery and the mountain peaks in the background.
Overnight in Berat
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Berat is known as the town of 1001 windows, part of UNESCO world heritage. Walking through the narrowed stone streets offers a fantastic view of the medieval old houses, with windows that seem to stand on top of each other. The city’s life began in the 6th-5th century B.C. as an Illyrian settlement. Later, in the 3rd century B.C., it was turned into a castle city known as Antipatrea. Uniquely today, residents still live inside of the castle walls.
Overnight in Gjirokaster.
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Today we will visit Gjirokaster, also known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage is situated in Southern Albania on the eastern side of mountain “Mali i Gjere”. Gjirokastra resembles a fortified city where every single house is like a small fortress. The origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century A.D., and is considered as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Balkans. Every five years Gjirokastra becomes the capital of the Albanian folklore and traditional music, where passionate folklore ensembles gather in the “stone city” and perform their traditional music, dances and show off their costumes.
Overnight in Gjirokaster
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Our first destination for today would be Ioannina, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and beautiful landscapes. As we wander through the cobbled streets of the old town, you'll be transported back in time. The remains of the Byzantine and Ottoman eras are evident in the architecture, with ancient walls and charming houses. Our next stop will be the imposing Ioannina Castle, which dates back to the Byzantine era. Within the castle walls, we'll find a labyrinthine network of narrow streets and historic buildings. As we wander through the vibrant streets, you'll encounter charming cafes, inviting you to savor traditional Greek cuisine and local delicacies.
Overnight in Kalabaka.
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This is the last day of your Balkan adventure marking the end of this amazing experience through the rich history and culture of this part of the World. Your tour leader will drop you off at your hotel in Athens. We hope this has been a wonderful experience with great memories of these 7 West Balkan Countries to cherish for a lifetime
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