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16 days · 10 countries

Balkan Explorer

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  • Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

  • The ancient ruins of Delphi, Greece

    The ancient ruins of Delphi, Greece

  • Athens, Greece

    Athens, Greece

  • Belgrade, Serbia

    Belgrade, Serbia

  • Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest, Hungary

  • The islet of St George off Perast, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

    The islet of St George off Perast, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

  • Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Ljubljana, Slovenia

  • Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

    Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

  • Sofia, Bulgaria

    Sofia, Bulgaria

From AED 11,730per person, twin share

Total2 travellersAED 27,590

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Sixteen days and ten Balkan countries, from Athens through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia and back to Greece.

Duration
16 Days / 15 Nights
Route
Starts and ends in Athens
10 countries on this tour
  1. Greece
  2. North Macedonia
  3. Albania
  4. Montenegro
  5. Croatia
  6. Bosnia-Herzegovina
  7. Slovenia
  8. Hungary
  9. Serbia
  10. Bulgaria
Activity level
Moderate (3 of 5)
A fast multi-country coach tour through ten countries, with guided walking tours each day and a hotel change most nights
Accommodation
15 nights in mostly 3 and 4 star hotels, changing city most nights across Greece and the Balkans
Meals
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 51
Guide
English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in most cities
Transport
Air-conditioned coach
Best time to go
Runs April to October, skipping August: mild spring and autumn, warm summer across Greece and the Balkans

Tour overview

A 16-day Balkan tour through North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia and Bulgaria. It begins in Athens, Delphi and Meteora, for Greek history, then reaches Dubrovnik, Split and the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, Budapest and finally the Rila Monastery, with beauty all along the way.

Highlights

  • Athens, Greece’s ancient capital city
  • A welcome dinner in Athens
  • The ancient ruins of Delphi
  • The monasteries of Meteora
  • A guided tour of Ohrid
  • Tirana on a walking tour
  • An evening in Shkodër
  • Budva and Kotor in Montenegro
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  • A guided walking tour of Dubrovnik
  • The medieval town of Mostar
  • A walking tour of Sarajevo
  • Split, a coastal city
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Ljubljana with a local guide
  • Maribor, a charming city in Slovenia
  • Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest lake
  • A driving tour of Budapest’s top sights
  • Novi Sad in Serbia
  • A guided walking tour of Belgrade
  • Tinkers Alley and a lunch stop in Niš
  • A walking tour of Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Rila Monastery
  • Thessaloniki, a Greek port city
  • Kamena Vourla, a coastal Greek city
  • A farewell dinner in Athens

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Map of the route, with each hotel stay numbered in order: 1 Athens, 2 Kalabaka, 3 Ohrid, 4 Shkodër, 5 Dubrovnik, 6 Sarajevo, 7 Plitvice Lakes, 8 Ljubljana, 9 Budapest, 10 Belgrade, 11 Sofia, 12 Thessaloniki, 13 Athens.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadBy boatAbout 4,230 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

  1. Athens

    1 night · Day 1

    Dorian Inn

  2. Delphi

    Day 2 · on the way

  3. Meteora

    Day 2 · on the way

  4. Kalabaka

    1 night · Day 2

    Hotel Antoniadis

  5. Ohrid

    1 night · Day 3

    Hotel Belvedere

  6. Tirana

    Day 4 · on the way

  7. Shkodër

    1 night · Day 4

    Hotel Rozafa

  8. Budva

    Day 5 · on the way

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  1. Kotor

    Day 5 · on the way

  2. Dubrovnik

    2 nights · Days 5–6

    Hotel Ivka, Dubrovnik

  3. Mostar

    Day 7 · on the way

  4. Sarajevo

    1 night · Day 7

    Ibis Styles Sarajevo

  5. Split

    Day 8 · on the way

  6. Plitvice Lakes

    1 night · Day 8

    Plitvice Lakes Etno Garden

  7. Ljubljana

    1 night · Day 9

    B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park

  8. Maribor

    Day 10 · on the way

  9. Lake Balaton

    Day 10 · on the way

  10. Budapest

    2 nights · Days 10–11

    ibis Styles Budapest Center

  11. Novi Sad

    Day 12 · on the way

  12. Belgrade

    1 night · Day 12

    Belgrade City Hotel

  13. Niš

    Day 13 · on the way

  14. Sofia

    1 night · Day 13

    Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center

  15. Rila Monastery

    Day 14 · on the way

  16. Thessaloniki

    1 night · Day 14

    El Greco Hotel Thessaloniki

  17. Kamena Vourla

    Day 15 · on the way

  18. Athens

    1 night · Day 15

    Dorian Inn

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Start of tour in Athens

    Dinner included
    Athens, Greece

    The day begins at the hotel in Athens, where you meet your tour leader and the rest of the group, before an orientation tour introduces you to Greece’s capital. For a taste of authentic Greek cuisine, you can join the optional Athens Food Tour. Later, there is an optional guided tour of the Acropolis, popular enough that it needs to be arranged before the tour starts. In the evening, a welcome dinner awaits at a local restaurant.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Athens, taking in Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus
    • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Athens
    Hotel
    Dorian Inn
  2. Day 2

    Delphi – Meteora – Kalabaka

    Breakfast included
    The ancient ruins of Delphi, Greece

    The road across the Greek mainland includes a stop in Delphi, regarded in antiquity as the ‘omphalos’, or navel, of the earth. By afternoon, the route reaches Meteora, where a dramatic series of rock formations holds a sizeable cluster of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, among them St Stephen’s Monastery, which dates back to 1400. An optional Greek evening in the Meteora Foothills is on offer as well.

    Included

    • Visit to the ruins of Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit to the clifftop monasteries of Meteora, including St Stephen’s Monastery

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Athens → Delphi → Meteora → Kalabaka by coach
    Overnight
    Kalabaka
    Hotel
    Hotel Antoniadis
  3. Day 3

    Kalabaka – Ohrid

    Breakfast and dinner included

    The route crosses into North Macedonia and the relatively undiscovered city of Ohrid. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it ranks among the oldest human settlements in Europe. A guided tour of the Old Town takes in well-known landmarks, among them the Church of St John at Kaneo, perched on a cliff above Lake Ohrid. An included dinner follows in the evening.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Ohrid’s Old Town, including Tsar Samoil Fortress and the churches of St John and St Sophia
    Travel
    Kalabaka → Ohrid by coach
    Overnight
    Ohrid
    Hotel
    Hotel Belvedere
  4. Day 4

    Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodër

    Breakfast and lunch included

    The journey leaves North Macedonia for its Balkan neighbour Albania, arriving in the capital, Tirana. An included lunch comes before a walking tour that takes in buildings painted in bright colours and a mix of Ottoman, Italian and Communist architecture along the way. Free time follows before the group reaches Shkodër, a historic city, for a free evening there.

    Included

    • Included lunch in Tirana
    • Walking tour of Tirana, taking in Skanderbeg Square and the Et’hem Beu Mosque
    Travel
    Ohrid → Tirana → Shkodër by coach
    Overnight
    Shkodër
    Hotel
    Hotel Rozafa
  5. Day 5

    Shkodër – Budva – Kotor – Dubrovnik

    Breakfast included
    The islet of St George off Perast, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

    Heading further north, the route crosses Montenegro, with a first stop in Budva, a town recognised for its largely intact medieval walls, where there is free time to look around. From there, a guided tour covers the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Kotor. The road then continues into Croatia, arriving at the entrance gate to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, with a free evening to explore.

    Included

    • Free time in Budva’s walled old town
    • Guided tour of UNESCO-listed Kotor
    Travel
    Shkodër → Budva → Kotor → Dubrovnik by coach
    Overnight
    Dubrovnik
    Hotel
    Hotel Ivka, Dubrovnik
  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    This morning features a locally guided walk through the Old Town, taking in the Franciscan Monastery and the City Walls. What remains of the day is free to spend as you wish. You can book the optional Blue Cave Boat Tour to see Dubrovnik’s islands and azure caves, cruising through clear water with a drink in hand.

    Included

    • Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, including the City Walls and Franciscan Monastery

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Dubrovnik
    Hotel
    Hotel Ivka, Dubrovnik
  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    The border crossing today leads into Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country rich in history, culture and natural scenery. Mostar, well known for its Stari Most Bridge, is the first stop, followed by free time before the afternoon drive to Sarajevo, the Bosnian capital. On arrival, a locally guided tour gets under way, and an included dinner rounds off the evening.

    Included

    • Free time in Mostar, near the Stari Most bridge
    • Guided walking tour of Sarajevo
    • Included dinner
    Travel
    Dubrovnik → Mostar → Sarajevo by coach
    Overnight
    Sarajevo
    Hotel
    Ibis Styles Sarajevo
  8. Day 8

    Sarajevo – Split – Plitvice Lakes

    Breakfast and dinner included

    Bosnia and Herzegovina gives way to Croatia today. An orientation tour introduces the Old Town of Split, taking in the Baroque architecture of Fruit Square and Diocletian’s Palace, and a walk along the busy Split Riva waterfront, before some free time. Later, the group travels on to the Plitvice Lakes region for the night, with dinner included at the hotel.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Split’s Old Town, including Fruit Square and Diocletian’s Palace
    • Included dinner at the hotel
    Travel
    Sarajevo → Split → Plitvice Lakes by coach
    Overnight
    Plitvice Lakes
    Hotel
    Plitvice Lakes Etno Garden
  9. Day 9

    Plitvice Lakes – Ljubljana

    Breakfast included
    Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Plitvice Lakes National Park opens the day, among the more picturesque natural landscapes anywhere in Europe and known for its cascading waterfalls and ever-changing scenery. From there, Ljubljana awaits, the capital of Slovenia, for a walking tour with a local guide. Later, you can join the optional Taste of Ljubljana excursion to sample Slovenia’s wine and cuisine.

    Included

    • Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park
    • Guided walking tour of Ljubljana’s old town

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Plitvice Lakes → Ljubljana by coach
    Overnight
    Ljubljana
    Hotel
    B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
  10. Day 10

    Ljubljana – Maribor – Lake Balaton – Budapest

    Breakfast and dinner included

    Maribor, Slovenia’s second-largest city, is the stop before the border crossing into Hungary. Next comes Hungary’s Lake Balaton, a popular freshwater holiday destination. Later, on arrival in Budapest, a driving tour covers Hungary’s capital, taking in sights such as the Castle District and the Hungarian Parliament buildings. An included dinner with the group follows.

    Included

    • Stop in Maribor, Slovenia’s second city
    • Visit to Lake Balaton
    • Guided driving tour of Budapest
    • Included dinner
    Travel
    Ljubljana → Maribor → Lake Balaton → Budapest by coach
    Overnight
    Budapest
    Hotel
    ibis Styles Budapest Center
  11. Day 11

    Budapest: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Budapest is yours to see at closer range today. The optional Buda vs Pest excursion covers the city’s top sights: St Stephen’s Basilica and Fisherman’s Bastion among them. Alternatively, the Budapest Baths offer their thermal waters for relaxing. In the evening, an optional Danube dinner cruise takes in views of the city.

    Included

    • Free time in Budapest

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Budapest
    Hotel
    ibis Styles Budapest Center
  12. Day 12

    Budapest – Novi Sad – Belgrade

    Breakfast and dinner included

    Serbia and its capital Belgrade are next, with a stop in Novi Sad on the way. A local guide leads a walking tour covering the capital’s highlights, including Republic Square, the Bohemian Quarter, known as Skadarlija, Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress, a city that mixes history, culture, grit and character. Dinner with the group follows in the evening.

    Included

    • Stop in Novi Sad
    • Guided walking tour of Belgrade, including Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress
    • Included dinner
    Travel
    Budapest → Novi Sad → Belgrade by coach
    Overnight
    Belgrade
    Hotel
    Belgrade City Hotel
  13. Day 13

    Belgrade – Niš – Sofia

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Sofia, Bulgaria

    Niš, a historic city in Serbia’s south-east that belonged to the Turks between the 14th and the 19th century, is the stop for lunch, with time to see the cobbled streets of Tinkers Alley. The route then continues to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, where a walking tour takes in the main sights, including Sofia Cathedral, a landmark of the city. A group dinner follows this evening.

    Included

    • Lunch stop in Niš, including Tinkers Alley
    • Guided walking tour of Sofia, including St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Included dinner
    Travel
    Belgrade → Niš → Sofia by coach
    Overnight
    Sofia
    Hotel
    Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center
  14. Day 14

    Sofia – Rila Monastery – Thessaloniki

    Breakfast included

    The road back towards Greece starts with a visit to Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s leading cultural sights. This ancient Eastern Orthodox monastery combines striking architecture with mountain scenery all around it. In the afternoon, the group arrives in Thessaloniki, where the historic centre is the focus of an orientation tour, leaving a free evening to enjoy as you wish.

    Included

    • Visit to Rila Monastery
    • Orientation tour of Thessaloniki, including the Arch of Galerius and the White Tower
    Travel
    Sofia → Rila Monastery → Thessaloniki by coach
    Overnight
    Thessaloniki
    Hotel
    El Greco Hotel Thessaloniki
  15. Day 15

    Thessaloniki – Kamena Vourla – Athens

    Breakfast and dinner included

    The route heads south through the Greek countryside, stopping in Kamena Vourla on the south coast of the Malian Gulf, where there is time for lunch. Athens follows later in the day: after checking into the hotel, the group gathers for a farewell dinner, a chance to look back on the time spent travelling through the Balkans.

    Included

    • Lunch stop in Kamena Vourla
    • Farewell dinner in Athens
    Travel
    Thessaloniki → Kamena Vourla → Athens by coach
    Overnight
    Athens
    Hotel
    Dorian Inn
  16. Day 16

    End of tour in Athens

    Breakfast included

    This journey of 16 days through the Balkans and beyond reaches its end this morning, after breakfast. It is time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers, so remember to exchange contact information and stay in touch.

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

17 dates

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What’s included

Included

  • 15 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
  • A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
  • 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners
  • A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
  • Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
  • Guided from start to finish

Not included

  • Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
  • Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

  • Athens Food Tour

    Day 1    AED 255per person

    A guided walk through the Athens Central Market and a local taverna, tasting spanakopita, fresh produce and traditional sweets, with a full meal to finish. Vegetarian options are available. €60. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 1 in the itinerary

  • Acropolis Guided Tour

    Day 1    AED 215per person

    Skip-the-line access to the Acropolis with your tour leader and a local guide, taking in the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Propylaea, with free time at the top for photos. Book this at least 20 days before the tour starts, as it is not refundable once confirmed. €50. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 1 in the itinerary

  • Greek Evening in the Meteora Foothills

    Day 2    AED 255per person

    An evening walk to the hermit caves and the small monastery of St Nikolas of Badovas, then dinner of traditional Greek dishes at a family-run taverna in the village of Agios Dimitrios, with a traditional dance performance. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 2 in the itinerary

  • Blue Cave Boat Tour

    Day 6    AED 365per person

    A four-hour boat trip from Dubrovnik to Sunj Beach, Kolocep Island and the Blue Cave, with time to swim at each stop and a drink included. Runs from 1 May to 30 September only. €85, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 6 in the itinerary

  • Taste of Ljubljana

    Day 9    AED 255per person

    A sommelier-led tasting of four Slovenian wines in a wine bar in Ljubljana’s Old Town, followed by a three-course dinner of local dishes at a historic restaurant. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 9 in the itinerary

  • Buda vs Pest

    Day 11    AED 340per person

    A locally guided walk through Buda and Pest, taking in the Fisherman’s Bastion and the Shoes on the Danube memorial, with lunch at a local restaurant and a visit to St Stephen’s Basilica, including its terrace. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

  • Budapest Baths

    Day 11    AED 235per person

    An afternoon at the Széchenyi thermal baths in Budapest’s City Park, with return hotel transport and fast-track entry. Bring a swimsuit. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

  • Danube Dinner Cruise

    Day 11    AED 320per person

    An evening cruise on the Danube with a welcome drink and a buffet of traditional Hungarian dishes, taking in the Parliament Building, Buda Castle Hill and the Chain Bridge lit up at night. Vegetarian options are available. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary and Bulgaria are in the Schengen area. North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia are not, and this tour crosses in and out of Schengen several times.

    UAE passport holders do not need a visa for Schengen stays of up to 90 days, though you will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a multiple-entry Schengen visa, since the route leaves and re-enters the Schengen area more than once. Apply up to six months ahead, and start early if you are travelling over summer.

    North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia each set their own entry rules. Many visa-required nationalities can enter on a Schengen visa that has already been used, for a limited stay, but the conditions and day limits differ by country and passport. Our visa team checks your passport against each one and handles the Schengen application: ask us when you book.

  • Flights and timings

    Flights to and from Greece aren’t included: arrange your own to Athens for day 1 and home from Athens at the end.

    Your tour leader meets the group at the start hotel in Athens at 10:00 on day 1. The tour ends at the same hotel at 10:00 on day 16, after breakfast, so plan a flight home that afternoon or later.

    Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Breakfast is included every day, plus one lunch and eight dinners, mostly on arrival in a new city or on a free day.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    You will use euros in Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bulgaria, Macedonian denars in North Macedonia, Albanian lek in Albania, Bosnian convertible marks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbian dinars in Serbia, and Hungarian forints in Hungary. Cards are widely accepted, but carry some local cash for small purchases in each country.

    Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    Departures run from April to October, skipping August, so you could meet mild spring or autumn days or warm summer heat, depending on when you travel.

    Pack layers, comfortable walking shoes for cobbled old towns and long walking tours, and a light rain jacket. Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is expected at Rila Monastery and at mosques in Tirana and Sarajevo.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

  • Visas

    One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked. For North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia, ask them what your passport needs.

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  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Athens and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

    Book and add flights

  • Pay in instalments

    Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.

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Questions about this tour

  • What will my days look like?

    Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 51 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.

  • How do optional extras work?

    Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.

  • What support do I have while I’m on tour?

    Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.

    There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.

  • How do I book Balkan Explorer?

    Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

  • When do I pay?

    Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

  • Is the price per person?

    Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

  • Are flights included?

    Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

  • Do I need a visa?

    That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

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  • Terms from 3 to 12 months
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