Gateway to Balkan

Signature Balkan Itineraries

Handpicked multi‑day programs across Croatia, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovenia.



Discover Albania 9 days

Grand loop from Tirana through Shkodër, the Riviera (Vlorë, Dhërmi), UNESCO Butrint, Sarandë, Gjirokastër & Berat, Apollonia, Krujë and back to Tirana.

Highlights
  • Rosafa Fortress, Shkodër Cathedral & Mosque
  • Zvërnec Island boardwalk & Narta Lagoon
  • UNESCO sites: Butrint, Gjirokastër old town, Berat old town & Onufri Museum
  • Krujë Castle & Skanderbeg Museum
Included
  • Comfortable van + licensed guide/driver (German/English)
  • HB/BB hotel stays, select entries listed in program
Customizable from 7–10 days. Best April–October. Download Itinerary (PDF)



Grand Balkan Tour ~20 days

A sweeping circle of the region: Serbia (Belgrade, Novi Sad, Danube cruise, Roman sites) → Montenegro (Morača, Ostrog, Kotor & Perast) → Croatia (Dubrovnik, Mostar & Sarajevo in BiH) → Croatia & Slovenia (Plitvice, Istria, Postojna) → Ljubljana.

Key Stops
  • Belgrade Fortress & Knez Mihailova, Petrovaradin
  • Danube boat: Donji Milanovac → Tekija; Viminacium & Lepenski Vir
  • Studenica & Sopoćani monasteries (UNESCO)
  • Kotor old town, Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks
  • Dubrovnik, Mostar (Old Bridge), Sarajevo Baščaršija
  • Plitvice Lakes, Pula/Rovinj, Postojna Cave, Ljubljana
Included
  • Modern mini‑bus (17–25 seats) + licensed guides
  • Entries per program (monasteries, museums, caves, parks)
  • Selected boat rides (Danube, Perast islet)
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Romania & Bulgaria Highlights 15 days

From Timisoara to Maramureș wooden churches and Transylvania (Cluj, Turda Salt Mine, Sibiu, Sighișoara & Bran), then to Bucharest and across to Bulgaria (Ruse, Varna, Nessebar, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery and Sofia).

Romania
  • Merry Cemetery (Săpânța), wooden churches (UNESCO)
  • Alba Iulia Vauban fortress; Peles Palace
  • Bran Castle & Brașov old town
Bulgaria
  • Ivanovo rock monastery & Sveshtari Thracian tomb (UNESCO)
  • Nessebar old town (UNESCO), Plovdiv old town & Roman theatre
  • Rila Monastery & Boyana Church (UNESCO)
Included
  • English‑speaking guide throughout
  • HB hotels, select lunches & tastings
  • All listed entrance fees & two folklore dinners
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Splendor of Croatia 9 days

Zagreb to Dubrovnik via UNESCO jewels: Plitvice Lakes, Šibenik (St. James Cathedral), Krka NP boat, Trogir & Split (Diocletian’s Palace), Hvar island and Dubrovnik old town with Lokrum boat ride.

Route

Zagreb → Plitvice → Zadar → Šibenik/ Solaris → Krka → Trogir → Split/Salona → Hvar → Dubrovnik → Airport.

Included
  • 4★ hotels (mix of 3★/4★ in Šibenik)
  • Modern coach & licensed guide
  • Entries: Plitvice (boat+train), Krka, St. James Cathedral, Diocletian’s Palace, Lokrum
  • Return ferry Split ⇄ Hvar
  • Series of 3‑course lunches en route
Pace: moderately active. Ideal May–October. Download Itinerary (PDF)



Trekking & Leisure: Albanian Alps to Riviera 8 days

Mix of soft adventure and beach time: Shkodër → Theth (waterfall, Grunas Canyon, Blue Eye spring) → Karavasta Lagoon (pelicans) → Llogara NP → Durres leisure.

Trekking Specs
  • Theth village loop: ↑150m ↓400m · 8km · ~3.5h
  • Blue Eye hike: ↑275m ↓275m · 9km · ~4h
  • Karavasta lagoon walk: ↑15m ↓23m · 7.5km · ~3h
Included
  • Jeep transfers Shkodër ⇄ Theth
  • National park/reserve entries (Karavasta, Llogara)
  • Guesthouse night in Theth + 4★/5★ hotels elsewhere
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Balkan Gourmet Tour Custom (5–10 days)

Savor the region’s culinary map: Istrian truffles & Malvazija, Dalmatian konoba feasts, Montenegrin Njeguši prosciutto, Albanian seafood on the Riviera, Serbian rakija cellars, Bulgarian yogurt & banitsa, and Transylvanian farmhouse tastings.

  • Curated tastings & market walks in 3–4 capitals
  • Winery visits (Istria, Plovdiv, Dealu Mare)
  • Hands‑on banitsa or pasta workshop
  • Allergies/dietary preferences accommodated