GRAND BALKAN TOUR

Day 1 – Skopje, Macedonia

Welcome to Balkans! Meeting point Skopje Airport. Pick up from the  Skopje International airport. Transfer to hotel.

Skopje city sightseeing. Skopje has plenty of charm. Its Ottoman and Byzantine era sights are focused around the city’s delightful Old town , bordered by the 15th-century Stone Bridge and  Fortress Kale Skopje’s guardian since the 6th century.

Welcome traditional Macedonian dinner offered by the company where you can try some of the traditional cuisine and where we can all meet and discus trip itinerary.

Overnight in Skopje.

Day 2 – Canyon Matka, Macedonia

Breakfast. Transfer to Canyon Matka. Start at the 14th-century Monastery of Matka, dedicated to the Holy Mother of God. Walk along the banks of the River Treska, famous for its kayak competitions, following the path past the Dam and Lake Matka. Visit of the Monastery St.Andrew.

Next, climb aboard a small boat to cruise along the canyon, soaking up the surroundings and scent of flowers. At the end visiting the Cave “Vrelo” one of the deepest caves in Europe. Overnight in Skopje.

Day 3 – Pristina, Kosovo

Breakfast. Transportation to Pristina. City sightseeing tour.

Pristina (90km.from Skopje) is the cultural, economical, and administrative center of the Kosovo with a long history. In a full day tour to Pristina, you can discover archeological sites, monuments protected by UNESCO, very old Ottoman places, narrow stone streets and attractive tall buildings. The “New Born” monument is becoming the symbol of this new state. Overnight in Pristina.

Day 4 – Budva – Kotor, Montenegro

Breakfast. Transportation to Budva and Kotor. Budva and Kotor city sightseeing.

Budva – is a town in Montenegro on the Adriatic Sea. Part of the Budva Riviera, it’s known for sandy beaches and nightlife. Stone walls built by the Venetians surround the narrow streets of the medieval old town. This historic district is home to a seaside citadel and religious sites such as the Church of Santa Maria in Punta, established in the 9th century.
Kotor – Medieval old town has several Romanesque churches, including Kotor Cathedral. It’s also home to the Maritime Museum, which explores local seafaring history. Overnight in Budva.

Day 5 – Dubrovnik – Split, Croatia

Breakfast. Transportation to Dubrovnik. Short stop and sightseeing the city of Game of Thrones.Dubrovnik  historically known as Ragusa is a city in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Balkan area. It’s known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Transportation to Split. Split city sightseeing tour. Croatia’s second-largest city has plenty of things to do for visitors, especially the historic sites within the Palace of Diocletian, which is a World Heritage Site. Overnight in Split.

Day 6 – Plitvice Lakes National Park – Zagreb, Croatia

Breakfast. Transportation to Plitvice . Sightseeing and exploring the beautiful nature. Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and the largest national park in Croatia. The exceptional natural beauty of this area has always attracted nature lovers. As a result of that, it was declared the first national park in Croatia as early as 8 April 1949. Zagreb city sightseeing tour. Zagreb, Croatia’s northwestern capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. At its center, Upper Town is the site of the Gothic, twin-spired Zagreb Cathedral and 13th-century St. Mark’s Church, with a colourfully tiled roof. Nearby is pedestrian-friendly Tkalčićeva Street, lined with outdoor cafes. Lower Town has the main square, Ban Jelačić, plus shops, museums and parks. Overnight in Zagreb.

Day 7– Ljubljana, Slovenia 

Breakfast. Transportation to Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Ljubljana city sightseeing tour. Ljubljana is the green capital of a green country. The area on either side of the river with its picturesque bridges and the central market owes its distinctive appearance to the great architect Jože Plečnik. The city of thousands of events is surrounded by parks and areas of protected nature.

Overnight in Ljubljana.

Day 8 – Breakfast. Transfer to Ljubljana Airport. Departure. End of service.

Package inclusions & exclusions:

Inclusions:

• Accommodation with breakfast in all hotels 3* or 4*
• Welcome traditional dinner
• Transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
• Tour guiding

Exclusions:

• Cost of flights/trains/bus journey to specified meeting point
• Cost of early arrival / late check inn
• Meals other than breakfast and welcome dinner
• Cost of additional activities other than what is included
• Travel/ Medical insurance
• Tips and gratuities

HOW TO BOOK:

A non refundable deposit of 500 EUR per person is required at time of booking.

Price for the trip: 1999 EUR

This price is for minimum of 10 passengers.

CANCELLATION:

Cancellation charges are as follows:

90 days before departure ………………………………………………………… 40% of the total cost

60 before departure ……………………. …………………………………………..60% of the total cost

30 days before departure …………………………………………………………..100% of the total cost

TOUR ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE:   Balkan Explore reserves the right to change the itinerary, and is not responsible for any changes caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

HOTELS: Tour prices are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms are subject to availability and at an additional cost of 300 EUR. (Tour participants without a roommate will have to pay single room surcharge.)

DISCLAIMER: Travel & Tour Operator Balkan Explore acts as a tour operator and only a tour operator. The suppliers providing transportation and sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the tour program are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of Balkan Explore. All coupons, receipts and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers By utilising  the services of the suppliers, you agree that Balkan Explore shall not be liable for any accident, loss, injury, death, or damage of any kind to you or to those traveling with you. This includes, but is not limited to, conditions beyond its control, defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, strikes, terrorist attacks, hostage situations, kidnappings, hijackings, protests, riots, public demonstrations, theft, delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary or schedules.   Remember also that all travel documents as well as compliance with customs regulations are your responsibility. The terms under which you agree to take these tours cannot be changed or amended except in writing, signed by an authorised officer of Balkan Explore. Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time you are not on board the aircraft. The passenger contract in use by the airline, when issued, constitutes the sole agreement between it and you. By virtue of my signature on the registration form below I acknowledge and assume all risks associated with this trip and I agree that Balkan Explore assumes no liability of any kind and I hereby expressly waive any and all possible claims against Travel & Tour Operator Balkan Explore.

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