About this trip
This is a long overland journey through seven Balkan countries, starting in Dubrovnik and finishing in Athens or Corfir, with your own dedicated tour leader and car rather than a large coach group.
The route strings together some of the region's standout UNESCO sites, from Bosnia's Mostar to Montenegro's Kotor, then on through Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania and Greece.
It suits travellers who want breadth over depth — a lot of countries and old towns in a fortnight, with the flexibility that comes from a smaller, semi-private setup.
What you'll do
- Wander Mostar's UNESCO old town and its famous bridge
- Explore the fortified old town of Kotor in Montenegro
- Visit Decan Monastery in Kosovo
- Walk the lakeside UNESCO town of Ohrid in North Macedonia
- Wander Berat and the stone streets of Gjirokaster in Albania
- See the rock pillars and monasteries of Meteora near Kalabaka
- Semi-private format with a dedicated tour leader and car, rather than a standard group coach
- Covers seven countries in 14 days, so expect a fast pace with frequent border crossings and travel days
Worth it if you value a knowledgeable, personable guide and seamless logistics. Think twice if you need lots of free swimming time or prefer flexible cultural site selection.
- Guides like Juli, Eraldo, Sokol deliver genuine expertise on regional history, culture and driving skill through challenging terrain.
- Choose Balkans staff—Sirma especially—respond quickly, customise itineraries to your needs, and handle logistics flawlessly end-to-end.
- Long driving days dominate; limited opportunities for spontaneous swims in lakes and rivers despite beautiful natural settings nearby.
- Itinerary is fixed and doesn't deviate; if a significant site like Srebenica Memorial isn't listed, you won't visit despite passing it.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Dubrovnik · 24 Jul – 25 Jul
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