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All about Balkans Highlights Start in Sofia and end in Athens! With the coach/ bus tour All About Balkans, you have a 12 day tour package taking you through Sofia, Bulgaria and 16 other destinations in Europe. All About Balkans includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Highlights (Starting from...
What's included
Destination
Balkans , Europe Discover Destinations
Departure Location
Sofia
Return Location
Athens
Price includes
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- Excess baggage charge
- Meals, unless expressly states
Price does not include
- A guided tour of important places
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
All about Balkans
Highlights
Start in Sofia and end in Athens! With the coach/ bus tour All About Balkans, you have a 12 day tour package taking you through Sofia, Bulgaria and 16 other destinations in Europe. All About Balkans includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Highlights (Starting from 650€ pp) |
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| · Walk King’s Landing’s city walls in Dubrovnik
· Explore comospolitan Sarajevo’s eclectic mix of cultures · Marvel at the monasteries of Meteora · Follow in Alexander the Great’s footsteps in Macedonia · Taste local cuisine in Sarajevo
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· Age range: 18 – 60 years
· Minimum group size: 20 people · Maximum group size: 40 people · Travel Style: Discovery, Adventure · Accommodation: Hotel · Transportation: Coach / Bus · Guide: English guide · Optional tours · Meals: 11 Breakfast
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Accommodation
Overnights in comfortable 3*-4* hotels all overnights are based on double rooms with private WC/shower
11 nights in hotels (twin or double) Single Rooms are available with payment of a ‘Single Supplement’
Guide
The trip is coordinated by a tour leader from Camellia Travel, who is responsible for the logistics of the tour – updating you on the daily itinerary, arranging your passport checks at the border-crossings, handling the check-ins at each hotel, communicating with the driver and arranging the local guides as scheduled in the program. Detailed information about the countries and some of the sites will be presented by the local city guides included in the itinerary.
Meals
11 breakfasts and optional dinners
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let our tour leader know the food option that you prefer.
Transport
The type of the vehicle of the tour depends on the size of the group –For group over 20 pax we travel in a bus (49 seater) with the tour leader and also the driver;
The program is made, organized and protected by The Tourist Agency Camellia Tours
It’s under legal protection with together conditions between Travel Agency and Economic Chamber of Tourism
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
Day 1
Sofia
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- Welcome to Sofia! We have an informal welcome meeting at the hotel with our guide at 19:00. After we get all the crucial information about the tour, around 20:15 we go for optional group dinner.
- Included Activities; Welcome Meeting
- Optional Activities ; Group Dinner
Day 2
Sofia, Belgrade
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- After a substantial breakfast, we we make our way to Belgrade.With impressive views over the Danube and Sava rivers, the Belgrade Fortress and the Kalemegdan Park together form the heart of the capital, hosting all sorts of cultural and sporting events for generations. We make our way towards the main pedestrian street, Knez Mihailova, one of the prettiest and most vibrant areas of Belgrade, filled with cafes, shops and charming sites. We will get to see the impressive sights of the Republica and Castle Square, Istanbul Gate and the Clock Tower, pass through the Leopold or Dungeon door, and visit all the other incredible landmarks Belgrade has in store.
- Included Activities; Guided Belgrade City Tour,
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 3
Belgrade, Sarajevo
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- After a substantial breakfast, we hop on the bus for Sarajevo; Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital. As one of the most historically interesting and diverse cities in Europe, Sarajevo has been through it all. It is where the Western and Eastern Roman Empire split and where the people of the Roman Catholic’s, Eastern Orthodoxy’s and the Ottoman’s met, lived and warred. Today, Sarajevo has physically recovered from most of the damage caused by the Yugoslav War; but there are still many reminders with bullet holes on the buildings. Sarajevo is a cosmopolitan European capital with a unique Eastern twist, making it a delight to visit. The walking tour will cover the fascinating history and background of Bosnia, as well as the old town - Bash Town, the Latin Quarter, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque – one of the world’s finest examples of Balkan architecture with Islamic influences, and all the hidden corners, small shops and stalls.
- Included Activities; Sarajevo City Tour
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 4
Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje
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- Today, we drive for amazing Adriatic shore, Mostar! As we arrive in this dreamland, we pay a visit to the Old Town of this Herzegovina pearl, see the iconic Old Bridge – Stari Most, and the old čaršija (market). Learn all about how the UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Old Bridge, which is now called the "New Old Bridge" although it dates to the 16th century. While the beautiful old town has been restored to its former beauty, if you stroll outwards, you can still see the marks left by war. In the afternoon, we continue along the coast until we reach Trebinje, an 18th century town located 28km from Dubrovnik. Overnight in Trebinje.
- Included Activities; Mostar Walking Tour
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 5
Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje
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- Get ready for a full day Dubrovnik! After the breakfast we depart for Croatia. It’s time to discover the “Pearl of the Adriatic", Dubrovnik. With its well-preserved majestic walls encircling the whole town and its sea of terra-cotta roof tiles, giving life to the King’s Landing, the whole town is an amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. We start our guided walking tour of impressive Old Town and learn all about the millennial history of this incredible town with influences of the Romans, Byzantine, Ottomans and Venetians. We walk inside the mighty walls, visit the castle overlooking the port, and all the beautiful attractions and swim or drink around Dubrovnik, shore of Adriatic Sea to cool off. In the evening, we return to Trebinje for overnight.
- Included Activities; Guided Dubrovnik City Tour
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 6
Trebinje, Kotor, Budva
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- After the breakfast, we leave Bosnia and Herzegovina and our first stop is Kotor, Montenegro with its calming natural beauty and characteristic architecture. Following a walking tour of the old town with our expert local guide, we make our way to the popular touristic hub of the region, Budva.
- Included Activities; Guided Kotor City Tour, Budva Walking Tour
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 7
Budva, Tirana, Ohrid
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- We hit the roads following breakfast, next stop is Albania! . A panoramic city tour of Tirana will embrace Ethem Bey Mosque, one of the best preserved and most beautiful samples of Albanian architecture; as well as the Clock Tower, and the Skanderbeg Square – the town centre, named after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. Moving forward, the journey will continue towards Macedonia. As we arrive in Ohrid, we’ll check into the hotel and rest up after a long day or you can have an optional famous Balkan night.
- Included Activities; Panoramic City Tour of Tirana, Ohrid Walking Tour
- Optional Activities; Balkan Night with Dinner,
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 8
Ohrid, St.Naum, Skopje
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- Today, we start the day with a guided Ohrid City tour.In the afternoon, we drive for Monastery Saint Naum built on a high rocky cliff over the shore of the most southern point of Ohrid Lake. Monastery Saint Naum is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia, which also represents one of the first monuments of Slavic church architecture. You have also chance to swim in this place. After the visit of St.Naum, we travel to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, for our overnight stay.
- Included Activities; Guided Ohrid City Tour, St.Naum visit
- Optional Activities; Ohrid Boat Trip;
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 9
Skopje, Thessaloniki
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- Eat up this morning as we then hit the streets to discover the beauty of Skopje in the morning with a sightseeing tour of the town. As we make our way to the main square along the popular Macedonia street and learn about the diverse history of the ancient settlement, we visit the Memorial House of Mother Teresa – Skopje native and Noble Peace Prize winner; and reach Macedonia square. Look around closely as the square hosts many buildings and monuments representing the cultural heritage and history of Macedonia, including museums, sculptures, the famous statue of Alexander the Great, and even an Arch de Triumph. We make our way up to the outstanding Fortress Kale, overlooking the busy square at the heart of the capital, and continue towards the Old Bazaar passing over the famous Stone Bridge, and witness incredible churches and mosques along the way such as Mustafa Pasha Mosque, The church of St Spas (Holy Salvation), Chifte Amam and more. In the afternoon, we drive for Thessaloniki for overnight stay.
- Included Activities; Skopje Guided City tour
- Optional Activities; No
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 10
Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
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- After breakfast,we will have a panaromic Thessaloniki tour and then we depart for Kalambaka, the gateway to Meteora, famous for its breath-taking scenery and ageless monasteries, almost suspended between the earth and sky. The town hosts one of the largest and steepest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, literally named as “middle of the sky”. The World Heritage-listed site is out-of-this-world with its unique landscape of immense monolithic pillars and huge rounded boulders, and one of the most visited locations in Greece. Each monastery has a central courtyard surrounded by chapels and living cells of monks, who have inhabited the region since the 11th century – for far less than the first inhabitants from 50,000 years ago. Later in the afternoon, we hop on the bus for Delphi.
- Included Activities; Meteora tour
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 11
Delphi, Athens
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- Starting off with a hearty breakfast, we go out to discover Delphi and all its wonders. Built high atop the cliffs with spectacular scenery, the town made its name in ancient Greek mythology. Chosen as the centre of the earth, ancient Greeks built the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi – where the famous Oracles of Delphi resided. The priestesses gave advice to generations for more than a thousand years, and are commonly referred as the most powerful woman of the classical era. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Delphi had a tremendous influence in the ancient world, uniting many city-states under the Hellenic spirit, displayed in rich monuments built by many various Greek city-states. Delphi holds a monumental significance in history, and has a place in Hollywood for good reason. In the afternoon, we depart for Athens. As you get your bearings and all the information you need about the capital from your guide, we arrive at our hotel to freshen up before the optional group dinner. We finish it off Greek style, bring in the mezes, it’s time to do some Sirtaki!
- Included Activities; Delphi tour
- Meals; Breakfast
Day 12
Athens
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- Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and check-out of the hotel in Athens at 11.00am.
- Meals; Breakfast
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