23-Day Grand Balkan Tour from Athens to Zagreb
Overview
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
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Border assistance
- All land transportations
- Airport arrival & departure transfers
- Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
- Tour planning and operational coordination
- 22 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
- Private guide/driver for 23 days
- Meals Lunch and dinners excluded
- Flights
- Entrance fees (monuments, museums, monasteries, UNESCO sites)
- Optional excursions (Montenegro tour, Saronic cruise, Veliko Tarnovo)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Local specialist guides where required
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Sofia
Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria
1 Stop
Sofia City Tour – Nis (Serbia)
1 Stop
Nis – Belgrade
1 Stop
Belgrade – Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
1 Stop
Sarajevo Sightseeing
1 Stop
Sarajevo – Mostar – Dubrovnik (Croatia)
1 Stop
Dubrovnik Old Town Tour
1 Stop
Free Day in Dubrovnik or Optional Montenegro Tour
1 Stop
Dubrovnik – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra (Albania)
1 Stop
Shkodra – Kruja – Tirana
1 Stop
Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid (North Macedonia)
1 Stop
Ohrid Full Day Tour
1 Stop
Ohrid – Skopje
1 Stop
Skopje – Thessaloniki (Greece)
1 Stop
Thessaloniki – Kalambaka – Meteora Monasteries
1 Stop
Kalambaka – Delphi
1 Stop
Delphi – Athens
1 Stop
Free Day in Athens / Optional Saronic Cruise
1 Stop
Athens – Kavala
1 Stop
Kavala – Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
1 Stop
Plovdiv – Rila Monastery – Sofia
1 Stop
Free Day in Sofia or Optional Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo
1 Stop
Departure from Sofia
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 23-Day Grand Balkan Tour from Athens to Zagreb?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5552142P12
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