• Private Van Tours
  • 19 days
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia

Balkans Explorer Private Van Tours- 18 Nights / 19 Days

Balkans Explorer: 19 Days Private Van Tour.

  • Sofia
  • Kotor
  • Dubrovnik
  • Mostar
  • Sarajevo
  • Split

Overview

  • Duration19 days
  • StartsSofia · ends Ljubljana
  • Minimum2 travellers
Countries
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia
Transport
2) Mini Van as per itinerary, 6) Boat ride at Lake Ohrid, 9) Enjoy boat ride to Our Lady of the Rock island, 11) Enjoy boat ride to Perast & guided walk around the historic village of Perast, 13) Cable Car Ride to Mount Srd with 360 degree view of Dubrovnik, 18) Electric boat ride and Sightseeing panoramic train at Plitvice Lakes & National Park, 22) Enjoy cable car at Mt.Vogel
Stay
Cost Per Person in Twin / Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotels with Min. 2 Person traveling together. 1) 18 Nights accommodation in 3 Star Hotel with continental breakfast

Enjoy an unforgettable journey across a fascinating region that has shaped the history of modern Europe. This beautiful geography hosted huge incidents in history from the splitting of Roman Empire into two, to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand that sparked World War I.
Whilst the Balkans hold such a rich history, it is also truly blessed with its astonishing natural beauty. From magnificent mountains covered in tall green forests, to crystal waters and endless white beaches. The Balkans are a unique facade of Europe with its familiar, yet distinct style and vibe.
Balkans Explorer tour is perfect for all chasing the most charming natural beauties, immense cultural heritage and unique travel experiences.
You can book this tour from 2 person to 16 person. More the number, better the price. Book more & save more. Price varies by group size.
Price is Per Person in Twin Room / Double Room / Triple Room.
Child age 3 years and below is free.

Route

  • Sofia
  • Kotor
  • Dubrovnik
  • Mostar
  • Sarajevo
  • Split
  • Zagreb
  • Ljubljana
  • Bled

Highlights

  • Sofia
  • Bulgaria
  • Guided tour
  • Sofia City Tour
  • City tour of Skopje
  • Skopje
  • Boat ride
  • Boat ride at Lake Ohrid
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  • Ohrid Lake
  • Guided city tour
  • Tirana
  • Budva
  • City tour of Tirana
  • Citybreak
  • Albania
  • Kotor
  • perast
  • Boat ride to Perast
  • budva
  • walking tour
  • St. triphon
  • Kotor Tour
  • Tour of Dubrovnik
  • Visit to Dubrovnik
  • Walk tour
  • Dubrovnik
  • Croatia
  • Cable car ride
  • Mount Srd
  • City tour
  • guided tour
  • Cable Car ride in Dubrovnik
  • Mostar
  • City tour of Mostar
  • Visit to Mostar
  • Walking tour
  • Sarajevo
  • city tour
  • Visit to Sarajevo
  • City tour of Sarajevo
  • Visit to Split
  • Split
  • Jadrolinija
  • Palenki Islands
  • Visit to Hvar
  • Boat tour to Palenki Islands
  • Kapetan Luka
  • Hvar
  • Sailing adventure to Hvar
  • National park
  • Plitvice lakes
  • Plitvice Lakes and National Park
  • Visit to Plitvice National Park
  • national park
  • Plitvice Lakes & National Park Tour
  • Electric boat and panoramic train at Plitvice Lake
  • electric boat
  • Zagreb
  • City tour of Zagreb
  • citybreak
  • tour to Njivice.
  • Njivice
  • Visit to Njivice.
  • zagreb
  • City tour of Ljubljana
  • Ljubljana
  • guidedcity tour
  • Cable car for Mt.Vogel
  • Lake Bled Tour
  • Mt.vogel
  • Lake bled
  • Airport

Day by day

Day 1Home Destination – Sofia (Bulgaria)

12:30 HRS: Arrive Sofia and transfer to your hotel.
15:00 HRS: Day is free at leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight in Sofia.

Overnight: Sofia
Day 2Sofia.

10:00 HRS: After breakfast, Guided City tour of Sofia.
Overnight in Sofia.

Overnight: SofiaMeals: Breakfast
Day 3Sofia - Skopje (Macedonia)

10:00 HRS: Depart to Skopje.
15:00 HRS: Guided city tour of Skopje.
Overnight in Skopje.

Overnight: Skopje
Day 4Skopje – Ohrid Lake (Macedonia)

10:00 HRS: Depart to Ohrid Lake.
15:00 HRS: Boat ride at Lake Ohrid.
Overnight in Ohrid.

Overnight: Ohrid
Day 5Ohrid – Tirana (Albania) – Budva (Montenegro)

09:30 HRS: Depart to Tirana.
14:00 HRS: Guided City tour of Tirana.
19:00 HRS: Check into your hotel in Budva.
Overnight in Budva.

Overnight: Budva
Day 6Budva – Kotor – Perast – Kotor – Budva.

09:30 HRS: Depart to Kotor.
10:00 HRS: Guided walking tour. Visit to St Triphon cathedral and Maritime Museum included.
11:30 HRS: Enjoy boat ride to Our Lady of the Rock island/church.
12:00 HRS: Visit to Our Lady of the Rock church and its museum.
13:00 HRS: Enjoy boat ride to Perast & guided walk around the historic village of Perast.
14:30 HRS: Boat ride back to Kotor.
15:30 HRS: Free time at leisure in Budva.
Overnight in Budva.

Overnight: Budva
Day 7Budva - Dubrovnik. (Croatia)

09:00 HRS: After breakfast, check out and depart to Dubrovnik.
11:30 HRS: Check into your hotel.
15:00 HRS: Enjoy Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik.
Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Overnight: DubrovnikMeals: Breakfast
Day 8Dubrovnik.

10:30 HRS: After breakfast, enjoy Cable Car Ride to Mount Srd with 360 degree view of Dubrovnik.
14:30 HRS: Rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Overnight: DubrovnikMeals: Breakfast
Day 9Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

09:30 HRS: Depart to Mostar.
12:00 HRS: Arrive Mostar and Enjoy Guided walking tour of the Old Town.
16:00 HRS: Depart to Dubrovnik.
17:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.
Overnight in Sarajevo.

Overnight: Sarajevo
Day 10Sarajevo.

10:30 HRS: After breakfast, Guided City tour of Sarajevo.
15:00 HRS: Day is free at leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight in Sarajevo.

Overnight: SarajevoMeals: Breakfast
Day 11Sarajevo – Split.

09:00 HRS: Depart to Split.
14:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.
15:00 HRS: Rest of the day is free
Overnight in Split.

Overnight: Split
Day 12Split.

07:30 HRS: Full day sailing adventure to Hvar with Sailing trip around the Palenki Islands.
Meeting Point: Split ferry port Split, Sv.Petar pier, at 07:20 am
Post Address: Gat Svetog Duje 1, 21000, Split, Croatia.
There you will see Jadrolinija and Kapetan Luka tickets booths. I, Ljubica, will be there next to the Kapetan Luka ticket booth and I will give you the catamaran tickets. I am short girl with black eyeglasses Catamaran leaves at 7:45 am. You will get to Hvar island at 8:45, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy in your coffee, lunch, sightseeing.....At 2 pm start you sailing tour and ends at 6 pm catamaran for returning back to Split is 7:45 pm
20:30 HRS: Return back to hotel.
Overnight in Split.

Overnight: SplitMeals: Lunch
Day 13Split - Plitvice Lakes National Park.

10:00 HRS: Depart to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
14:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.
15:00 HRS: At leisure to explore the park on your own.
Overnight in the National Park.

Overnight: National Park
Day 14Plitvice Lakes National Park.

10:30 HRS: Enjoy Full day Guided Plitvice Lakes & National Park guided tour of both Lower and Upper Lakes with Electric boat and Sightseeing panoramic train.
Overnight in the National Park.

Overnight: National Park
Day 15Plitvice Lakes National Park – Zagreb.

10:00 HRS: Depart to Zagreb.
12:30 HRS: Check into your hotel.
15:00 HRS: Guided city tour of Zagreb.
Overnight in Zagreb.

Overnight: Zagreb
Day 16Zagreb.

10:00 HRS: After breakfast, Orientation tour to Njivice.
Overnight in Zagreb.

Overnight: ZagrebMeals: Breakfast
Day 17Zagreb - Ljubljana (Slovenia)

10:00 HRS: Depart to Ljubljana.
12:00 HRS: Check into your hotel.
15:00 HRS: Guided city tour of Ljubljana.
Overnight in Ljubljana.

Overnight: Ljubljana
Day 18Ljubljana – Mt.Vogel – Lake Bled– Ljubljana.

10:00 HRS: Depart to visit Mt.Vogel.
11:30 HRS: Board your cable car for Mt.Vogel.
15:00 HRS: Guided walking tour of Lake Bled.
Overnight in Ljubljana.

Overnight: Ljubljana
Day 19Ljubljana – Home Destination.

04:00 HRS: Depart to airport

What’s included

Included

  • Cost Per Person in Twin / Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotels with Min. 2 Person traveling together.
  • 1) 18 Nights accommodation in 3 Star Hotel with continental breakfast
  • 2) Mini Van as per itinerary
  • 3) All sightseeing as per Itinerary.
  • 4) Guided City tour of Sofia
  • 5) Guided city tour of Skopje
  • 6) Boat ride at Lake Ohrid
  • 7) Guided City tour of Tirana
  • 8) Visit to St Triphon cathedral and Maritime Museum
  • 9) Enjoy boat ride to Our Lady of the Rock island
  • 10) Visit to Our Lady of the Rock church and its museum
  • 11) Enjoy boat ride to Perast & guided walk around the historic village of Perast
  • 12) Enjoy Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik
  • 13) Cable Car Ride to Mount Srd with 360 degree view of Dubrovnik
  • 14) Enjoy Guided walking tour of the Old Town of Mostar
  • 15) Guided City tour of Sarajevo
  • 16) Full day sailing adventure to Hvar with Sailing trip around the Palenki Islands
  • 17) Enjoy Full day Guided Plitvice Lakes & National Park
  • 18) Electric boat ride and Sightseeing panoramic train at Plitvice Lakes & National Park
  • 19) Guided city tour of Zagreb
  • 20) Orientation tour to Njivice
  • 21) Guided city tour of Ljubljana
  • 22) Enjoy cable car at Mt.Vogel
  • 23) Guided walking tour of Lake Bled

Not included

  • 1) 3 Euro tip per person per day.
  • 2) No Porterage included.
  • 3) Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land
  • arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to
  • increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.
  • 4) Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in
  • the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc.
  • 5) All Meals.
  • 6) Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in
  • “Tour Cost Includes”.
  • 7) Airfare & airport tax.
  • 8) Visa Fees.
  • 9) Travel insurance.

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