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36 The Balkans holidays found
Balkan adventure holiday
Explore Hungary's capital to medieval towns
From £895 to £955 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct
2020: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
2020: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jul, 23 Jul, 06 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep
Balkans rail holiday
Travel through seven countries in the Balkans.
From £1,812 to £1,974 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jun, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2020: 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
2020: 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Jun, 07 Sep, 14 Sep
Balkans cultural holiday
Best of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro
From 3,200 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Sep
Dubrovnik to Athens tour
Join us on a whirlwind adventure through the Balkans
From £1,875£1,850 to £2,220 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 21 Sep
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
Up to £210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 21 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 21 Sep
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Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro holiday
Discover Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro
From £1,949 to £2,099 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
Balkan adventure holiday, 15 days
From Hungary through to Croatia
From £1,570£1,356 to £1,820 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 27 May, 30 May, 3 Jun, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 20 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 10 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 27 May, 30 May, 3 Jun, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 20 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 10 Oct
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 04 Sep, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 04 Sep, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep
Balkans holiday, two week explorer
Start and end your Balkan adventure in Dubrovnik
From £1,170 to £1,849 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jun, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 30 Jun, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 08 Sep, 22 Sep
Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia holiday
Escape the crowds and explore hidden Europe
From £1,825 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Sep, 2 Oct
2020: 6 May, 9 Jun, 15 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 6 May, 9 Jun, 15 Sep, 5 Oct
£100 discount per person off our Albania Kosovo Macedonia Hidden Europe on 2nd Sep and 2nd Oct tours
Holiday to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
A magical mixture of European and Eastern culture
From £1,539 to £1,789 11 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 25 Jun, 09 Jul, 06 Aug, 03 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep
Balkans small group tour
Travelling through the heart of former Yugoslavia.
From £1,385 to £1,741 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug, 14 Sep
2020: 2 May, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep
2020: 2 May, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 14 Sep
Balkans tour, Belgrade to Banja Luka
Explore the Balkans: Culture, history & stunning landscapes
From £3,015 to £3,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Sep
2020: 7 Jun, 13 Sep
2020: 7 Jun, 13 Sep
Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro holiday
Multicultural diversity of 2 South- European countires.
From 1,000 to 4,000 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Group tours of the Balkans
Discover Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro & Bosnia
From £2,495 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug
2020: 18 Apr, 29 Aug
2020: 18 Apr, 29 Aug
Balkans archaeology tour
Experience the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians & Ottomans
From £3,295 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Sep
2020: 2 May, 5 Sep
2020: 2 May, 5 Sep
Highlights of the Balkans tour
Experience the highlights of the Balkans
From £2,463 to £3,859 29 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
2020: 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep
2020: 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 15 Sep
Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia holiday
See 3 countries on this 10 day tour
From 1,475 to 1,605 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip can depart any day of the week at a time to suit
Balkans cycling holiday
Some of the most unexplored routes in the Balkans
From £2,259 to £2,359 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Jun, 16 Aug, 30 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 24 Jun, 16 Aug, 30 Aug
The Balkans holiday
Discover the history of Albania, Macedonia & Kosovo
From £1,397 to £1,728 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Jul, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
2020: 10 May, 7 Jun, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep
2020: 10 May, 7 Jun, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jul, 08 Sep, 15 Sep
Bulgaria walking holiday, Rila Mountains
The ultimate self-guided experience in the Rila mountain.
From 465 to 690 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Balkan rail tour
A 2 week adventure through Eastern Europe's hidden gems!
From £939 to £1,159 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct
Budapest to Venice tour
Experience the best of Hungary, Italy and the Balkans
From £1,935£1,474 to £2,120 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep
2020: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
2020: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Up to £490 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jul, 23 Jul, 06 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jul, 23 Jul, 06 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep
Ancient Macedonia tour
Explore eastern Bulgaria, northern Greece and Macedonia.
From £1,379 to £1,469 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Jun, 28 Jul, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
2020: 3 May, 10 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep
2020: 3 May, 10 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 23 Jun, 28 Jul, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
The Balkans adventure holiday, small group
Climb the highest peaks of Bosnia and Montenegro
From 820 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Aug
Montenegro Kosovo Albania ski touring holiday
Enjoy 10 Days of Adventure in the Western Balkans
From 1,495 to 1,635 10 days ex flights
Small group travel
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The Balkans small group holiday, bike, hike and paddle
Bike, hike and paddle in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro
From 1,205 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug, 19 Oct
Albania to Montenegro cultural holiday, 12 days
Cultural heritage of Balkan highlands
From 1,129 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Western Balkans small group holiday
Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro
From 1,455 to 1,615 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 4 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 8 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 16 Jul, 17 Jul, 18 Jul, 19 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 26 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Jul, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 7 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug ...
Highlights of Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro
Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro Tailor made holiday package
From 2,750 to 3,300 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bulgaria, Macedonia and Kosovo tour in the Balkans
Macedonia tour, with side trips to Bulgaria and Kosovo
From £1,549 to £1,649 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep
Western Balkans tour
A 6 country tour of the Balkans
From £1,675 to £1,955 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep
2020: 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2020: 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 07 Sep
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£895
excluding flights
The train ride from Sarajevo to Mostar was the most memorable part. (more)Kwan Lee
I loved the whole holiday but the people on the holiday were so great that they will remain in my memory for a long time. Sarajevo was perhaps the place I liked best for many reasons. Budva was beautiful. (more)Katie Coates
The most memorable was the Montenegrin coastline (more)Navinder Shergill
From
£1,539
including UK flights
From
3,200
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Driving through the Julian Alps, seeing people (and being inspired by them) living out the next stage of their lives setting up goat cheese farm, cultivating new business ideas in the local community catering to tourists, continuing family legacies in small agriculture farms, eating at small restaurants run by young creative chefs, staying at farmhouse/private lodging provided by locals (and not hotel chains), interacting with locals and hearing their stories.
Tips?
Have... (more)Chek Khiaw Tan
From
1,410
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
My surprise! The cities we visited were so vibrant and beautiful (except Dubrovnik that was ruined by the thousands of tourists) and the beauty of the scenery in Slovenia, Bosnia and parts of Croatia.
Tips?
Be prepared for a packed programme and long coach rides. 500 miles are covered in 11 days!
Local benefits?
Local guides were used at each location visited. Hotels were touristy by neccessity, there was certainly an awareness of the importance of conservation,... (more)Catherine Crawford
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£1,825
excluding flights
Really enjoyed it and the company. At least now I know a little about the forgotten part of Europe and its peoples. (more)William Francis
The variation between the coast and the mountains was amazing and we enjoyed the trip immensely. We saw some beautiful countryside and towns, villages, monasteries, castles etc, it was great. The standout highlights, and there were many, were Skopje, Budva, Kotor, Biogradska Gora National Park, Ohrid, Prizren, Blue Eye National Park, Gjirokastra to name a few. (more)Michael Cain
We were welcomed everywhere, particularly in Albania - tourism is an important source of income.
(more)Sue Reynolds
From
£1,170
excluding flights
From
£3,015
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The trip guides' frank explanations of the history of their regions as we
travelled through these troubled places.
Tips?
Prepare by reading on the history of the region.
Local benefits?
Yes, the trip coordinator / planner had taken trouble to ensure benefits to
locals.
Overall rating?
Very highly the trip leader / coordinator was outstanding in her
management of the group, it's timing and progress as well as of the many
extravcalls on her time... (more)Briar Gordon
From
£745
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whole trip was great and seeing all different parts of the country from north to south.
Tips?
If you dont want crowds go off season some things may be closing but you wont be overwhelmed with people.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
8 out of 10. (more)Karla Bascaran
From
1,129
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We enjoyed finding out about Albania and Montenegro, its people and customs. The food in Albania was delicious.
Tips?
Be prepared to spend quite a lot of time in a car.
Local benefits?
We used local people as drivers/ guides. We used all local amenities such as shops and restaurants.
Overall rating?
Very enjoyable. We really appreciated the effort that went in to give us interesting experiences. (more)Liz Curran
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