About this trip
This ten-day overland route takes you from classical Greece into the heart of the Balkans, covering six countries and a striking range of history, faith, and landscape along the way. It starts in Athens and works through ancient sites before crossing into Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania.
This is a touring holiday, not a beach or resort break. Expect guided sightseeing, monastery visits, and city walks, with transport arranged between each stop and some genuinely long travel days as you move between countries.
It suits curious travellers who want to see how these places connect — the shift from Greek antiquity to Ottoman-influenced towns and Balkan capitals is really the point of the trip.
What you'll do
- See the Acropolis and the ancient site of Delphi in Greece
- Visit the clifftop monasteries of Meteora
- Explore Rila Monastery in the Bulgarian mountains
- Spend time in Sofia, Skopje, and Tirana
- Walk the old Ottoman quarter of Prizren
- Take in the lakeside setting of Ohrid
- A multi-country itinerary with several long travel days between destinations
- Pace is steady and structured, with guided visits and some free time in each city
- Better suited to those interested in history and culture than a relaxed, slow-paced holiday
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,785, about 8% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 6 Sept – 7 Sept
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