Glimpse of Balkans Package

1N Sofia , 2N Skopje , 1N Tirana , 1N Dubrovnik , 1N Mostar , 1N Sarajevo , 1N Zagreb , 1N Ljubljana , 1N Bled and 1N Vienna
12 days

From

US$ 1,448

per person

About the tour

The nearly six centuries of Ottoman rule over southeastern Europe provided ample opportunity for the spread of Islam. Indeed, among the nations that now comprise the Balkans Peninsula (Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) the visible Muslim component to their populations are readily evident.

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Sofia, an IHG Hotel or Similar

1 night(s) in Sofia

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Hotel Continental Skopje or Similar

2 night(s) in Skopje

Room Type: Standard Room

Tirana International Hotel & Conference Centre or Similar

1 night(s) in Tirana

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Grand Hotel Park or Similar

1 night(s) in Dubrovnik

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

BRISTOL HOTEL MOSTAR or Similar

1 night(s) in Mostar

Room Type: Standard Room

Hotel Hollywood or Similar

1 night(s) in Sarajevo

Room Type: Standard Room

Maistra City Vibes Hotel International or Similar

1 night(s) in Zagreb

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

City Hotel Ljubljana or Similar

1 night(s) in Ljubljana

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Minotel Jelovica or Similar

1 night(s) in Bled

Room Type: Standard Room

Austria Trend Hotel Bosei or Similar

1 night(s) in Vienna

Room Type: Standard Room

Included in the price

Sofia

  • Return Airport Transfers
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Sightseeing & Admissions as per program
  • English Speaking Guide included for Sightseeing Tours

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 01 : Arrival At Sofia

Welcome to one of the ancient European cities, Sofia is linked by international routes with the capitals of Europe and via Istanbul and Ankara, with the Middle East. Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Check in Hotel (1400 hrs). Rest of the day free at leisure. In the evening proceed for dinner at Restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Sofia To Skopje

Breakfast at hotel, today morning proceed for a Guided Panoramic City Tour of Sofia. Numerous archaeological, cultural and historical monuments from its rich Thracian, Byzantine, Roman, Slav and Turkish history have been preserved among the modern edifices, the blend of the new and the old lending a charming quality to the capital. During our tour we will see Former Royal Palace . National theater, St. Nedelya Church, National Archaeological Museum, 16th century Banya Bashi Mosque and much more. In the afternoon we proceed to Skopje. Arrive in the evening and check in hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Skopje Sightseeing

  • Breakfast at hotel, guided city tour of Skopje. Visit to the old Train station – first train station on the Balkan and in that time was the most beautiful object on the Balkan; The monument of Mother Teresa; The house of Mother Teresa; The Stone Bridge – monumental building in the center of the city and the most imposing monument in our country and on the Balkan, built in the beginning of the VI century; Daut Pasin Imam – monument of the Islam architecture from the XV century; The church St. Spas, built
  • at the end of the XVII century, and place which holds the relics of the greatest Macedonian Revolutionary Goce Delcev (1872-1903); The Fortress Kale – the most outstanding tourist attraction of
  • the city Skopje. After the finish of the tour walk through the old Skopje, market place. Some time for shopping. Dinner at hotel, Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Skopje To Ohrid - Tirana

Breakfast at hotel, we depart to Tirana in Albania but en-route will do a stop at Ohrid. This lakeside resort of Ohrid, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site. It will take around 2.5hrs to Ohrid . We start our Guided Panoramic city tour of Obrid. Our sightseeing tour includes the church of St. Sofia (Outside View), the most eminent medieval monument in Macedonia. Visit Hadzi Turgut Mosque, Krst Dazmija , Zeynel Abedin Pasha Tekke and the Old Bazaar. Later we continue our journey to Tirana. Arrive and check in Hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Tirana To Dubrovnik

  • Breakfast at hotel. We proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of Tirana including Skender Bey Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey and a visit to the National Museum (Admission Included)
  • representing the flow of Albanian history and housing the finds from archaeological sites across the country. By mid day we will make our way to Dubrovnik in Croatia. Arrive in around 6 hours to our hotel and check in. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Dubrovnik To Mostar

  • Breakfast at hotel, morning guided Panoramic city tour of Dubrovnik. You will walk through the old town of Dubrovnik, also included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s third oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and much more. In the
  • afternoon proceed to Mostar. It will take us around 3 hours to reach Mostar. Arrive in Mostar and start with a guided Panoramic city tour of Mostar. We start with the Old Town of Mostar. Alongside the bridge at the Old Town you can have a look at nice bazaars, mosques, souvenir shops, beautiness and greenness of Neretva river and much more Later transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Mostar To Sarajevo

  • Breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Sarajevo this morning. Arrive there in 2.5 hrs and start with your guided Panoramic city tour of Sarajevo will show you the Bacarsija, the cobbled old town market
  • where the city was founded by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Admire Gazi Husrev-beg’s Mosque and the Olympic Stadium before visiting the Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum, revered by the locals as an inanimate war hero. Shop or explore Sarejevo at your own pace. Later check in hotel. Dinner at hotel, overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Sarajevo To Zagreb

Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Zagreb. Arrive in Zagreb by mid afternoon and check in to the hotel. Later proceed for a guided Panoramic city tour of Zagreb. This tour will be covering the main sights and vibrant part of everyday life in Zagreb. On the welcoming walk you will visit the oldest parts of town, hear genuine Zagreb stories and legends and enjoy a walk through the green promenade. In the evening free to explore Zagreb on your own. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09 : Zagreb To Ljublijana

Breakfast at hotel. Today morning depart to Ljubljana. You will arrive in Ljublijana later in the afternoon. Upon arrival we will proceed for a Guided Panoramic City Tour of Ljubjana city boat with a short cruise. The old city center has a unique architectural appearance, particularly due a felicitous combination of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture and masterful creations by the 20th century architect Joze Plecnik. A tourist boat, departing from one of the city center piers, takes you on a ride under several of Ljubljana's famous bridges. Then some free time to explore Ljubjana. Then check in hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Ljublijana To Bled

  • Breakfast at Hotel. We will transfer to Lake Bled. The Bled Lake came into existance when the Bohinj Glacier moved away. It is 2120 m long, up to 1380 m wide and it is of the tectonic origin, After the last Ice Age, the Bohinj Glacier deepend its natural tectonic hollow and gave it its present form. When the
  • ice melted the basin was filled with water. The lake has no considerable affluents except some streams. The thermal springs in the northeast part are captured in three swimming pools: at the Toplice Grand hotel.Park Hotel and Golf Hotel. The beauty of the lake is stressed by the island on the west side. The temperature of the lake reaches up to 25°C in the summer and gets ice covered in winter. Proceed for a guided Lake Bled tour with Pletna Boat Ride including visit the Bled castle. Later some free time for local shopping. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Bled To Vienna

Breakfast at hotel, morning proceed to Vienna. Arrive in Vienna and proceed for a Guided Panoramic city tour of Vienna. Enjoy the most important sights of Vienna. The famous Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard where you can view the MAK, Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, State Opera House, Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History. As well as the Parliament, National Theatre, City Hall, University, Votive Church and Urania. Later check in Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Vienna

Breakfast at Hotel. Day free at leisure until departure transfer to Vienna Airport.

Exclusions

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  • Air fares to and from Europe, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to motor-coach drivers and local city guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.

Terms and Conditions

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  • Tour Prices: Are based on costs and exchange rates as at 15 may be made on the price of your tour. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your tour is received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Itinerary Variations: In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels.

Starting from

US$ 1,448

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