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23-Day Grand Balkan Tour from Athens to Zagreb

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23-Day Grand Balkan Tour from Athens to Zagreb

About this activity

Travel across the Balkans on a complete 23-day journey from Athens to Zagreb, covering iconic cities, UNESCO sites, and diverse cultures, without the stress of planning.

Ideal for travelers who want the full Balkan experience in one trip

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At a glance

Duration
23 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Operated by
Radfesta Travel and Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Border assistance
  • Included: All land transportations
  • Included: Airport arrival & departure transfers
  • Included: Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Tour planning and operational coordination
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: 22 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
  • Included: Private guide/driver for 23 days

Not included

  • Not included: Meals: Lunch and dinners excluded
  • Not included: Flights
  • Not included: Entrance fees (monuments, museums, monasteries, UNESCO sites)
  • Not included: Optional excursions (Montenegro tour, Saronic cruise, Veliko Tarnovo)
  • Not included: Local specialist guides where required
  • Not included: Tips and personal expenses
  • Not included: Travel insurance
  • Not included: Visa fees (if applicable)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria

  1. Athens

    8 hours

    Arrival at Sofia Airport. Transfer to hotel.

    Short panoramic tour (time permitting).

    Overnight in Sofia.

Hotel 4★

Day 2 · Sofia City Tour – Nis (Serbia)

  1. Bulgaria

    8 hours

    Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. George Rotunda, Boyana Church (UNESCO).

    Drive to Nis, Serbia. Free time in Nis Fortress and pedestrian area.

Hotel 4★

Day 3 · Nis – Belgrade

  1. Belgrade

    8 hours

    Depart for Belgrade. Panoramic tour: New Belgrade, Temple of St. Sava.

    Kalemegdan Fortress and pedestrian Knez Mihailova Street.

Hotel 4★

Day 4 · Belgrade – Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

  1. Zvornik

    8 hours

    Scenic drive via Zvornik and the Drina River valley.

    Evening arrival in Sarajevo.

Hotel 4★

Day 5 · Sarajevo Sightseeing

  1. Bascarsija

    8 hours Admission not included

    Explore Bascarsija Old Town, Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque, Latin Bridge, Tunnel Museum.

    Traditional Bosnian lunch option.

Hotel 4★

Day 6 · Sarajevo – Mostar – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

  1. Dubrovnik

    8 hours

    Stop in Mostar: Old Bridge (UNESCO), Turkish house, bazaar.

    Evening arrival in Dubrovnik.

Hotel 4★

Day 7 · Dubrovnik Old Town Tour

  1. Lokrum Island

    8 hours Admission not included

    City walls, Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery.

    Optional: boat trip to Lokrum Island.

    Accommodation: Same as previous night

Hotel 4★

Day 8 · Free Day in Dubrovnik or Optional Montenegro Tour

  1. Bay of Kotor

    8 hours Admission not included

    Full-day trip to Kotor Bay (Kotor & Perast).

Hotel 4★

Day 9 · Dubrovnik – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra (Albania)

  1. Albania

    8 hours

    Scenic Adriatic coastal route.

    Short stops in Kotor and Budva.

    Cross into Albania and overnight in Shkodra.

Hotel 4★

Day 10 · Shkodra – Kruja – Tirana

  1. Rozafa Castle

    8 hours Admission not included

    Explore Rozafa Fortress.

    Visit Kruja Castle & Skanderbeg Museum.

    Arrival in Tirana, walking tour of city center.

Hotel 4★

Day 11 · Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid (North Macedonia)

  1. Ohrid

    8 hours

    Drive via Elbasan to Ohrid (UNESCO).

    Evening walking tour by the lake.

Hotel 4★

Day 12 · Ohrid Full Day Tour

  1. Ohrid

    8 hours

    Visit St. Sophia, St. Clement, Plaoshnik, Samuel’s Fortress.

    Optional: boat cruise on Lake Ohrid.

Hotel 4★

Day 13 · Ohrid – Skopje

  1. Mavrovo National Park

    8 hours Admission not included

    Drive through Mavrovo National Park.

    Afternoon city tour: Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, Memorial House of Mother Teresa.

Hotel 4★

Day 14 · Skopje – Thessaloniki (Greece)

  1. Greece

    8 hours

    Cross border into Greece.

    Panoramic Thessaloniki tour: Rotunda, White Tower, Aristotelous Square.

Hotel 4★

Day 15 · Thessaloniki – Kalambaka – Meteora Monasteries

  1. Meteora

    8 hours Admission not included

    Visit 2 Meteora Monasteries (UNESCO).

    Free evening in Kalambaka.

Hotel 4★

Day 16 · Kalambaka – Delphi

  1. Thessaly

    8 hours

    Drive through scenic Thessaly and visit Delphi (UNESCO).

    Tour of Apollo Temple and Museum.

Hotel 4★

Day 17 · Delphi – Athens

  1. Athens

    8 hours

    Arrive in Athens.

    City tour: Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma Square

Hotel 4★

Day 18 · Free Day in Athens / Optional Saronic Cruise

  1. Aegina

    8 hours

    Aegina – Poros – Hydra day cruise

Hotel 4★

Day 19 · Athens – Kavala

  1. Kavala

    8 hours

    Drive north to Kavala, via Thessaloniki.

    Explore old town & port.

Hotel 4★

Day 20 · Kavala – Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

  1. Stop 1

    8 hours

    Cross border into Bulgaria.

    City tour of Plovdiv: Roman Theatre, Old Town, Ethnographic Museum

Hotel 4★

Day 21 · Plovdiv – Rila Monastery – Sofia

  1. Rila Monastery

    8 hours Admission not included

    Visit Rila Monastery (UNESCO).

    Return to Sofia.

Hotel 4★

Day 22 · Free Day in Sofia or Optional Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo

  1. Veliko Tarnovo

    8 hours

    full-day tour: Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi.

Hotel 4★

Day 23 · Departure from Sofia

  1. Sofia

    Passing by

    Transfer to airport. End of tour

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Pickup available from Sofia International Airport or any centrally located hotel in Sofia.

    Your driver/guide will be waiting in the airport arrivals hall holding a sign with your name or group name.

End point

  • Pickup available from Sofia International Airport or any centrally located hotel in Sofia.

    Your driver/guide will be waiting in the airport arrivals hall holding a sign with your name or group name.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Latinka
  • Aparthotel Bon Bon
  • Hotel Royal Victoria
  • Gloria Palace Hotel
  • Hilton Sofia
  • Family Hotel Zdravets
  • Hotel Europe Sofia
  • Hotel Premier Sofia Airport
  • Arte Hotel
  • Hotel Teheran
  • Barocco Appart Hotel & Residence
  • Central Perk Apartments

and 176 more pickup points

Pickup available from Sofia International Airport or any centrally located hotel in Sofia .

Please provide your arrival flight details (airline, flight number, arrival time) at least 7 days before the tour.

Your driver/guide will be waiting in the airport arrivals hall holding a sign with your name or group name.

For hotel pickups, please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled time at the main reception/lobby.

If arriving earlier than Day 1, we can arrange an extra transfer or pre-tour hotel night (on request).

Drop-off at the end of the tour is at Sofia Airport or any central Sofia hotel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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