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The Balkans

The Balkans Holiday Packages & Tours

Vacations to The Balkans

The countries known as the Balkans are those located along the peninsula which takes its name from the Balkan mountains. These countries include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Kosovo and Istanbul. The term is often extended to cover other countries such as Hungary, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine as although geographically they are not located in the Balkan peninsula their history and culture is closely related to these countries. Travel to the Balkans and discover the history of these countries many of which still bear the scars of the two wars that they have lived through. Nowadays, the region is pulsing with culture due to its varied architecture and lifestyles.

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From £1,999

£899

Per night: £100

Dreamy road trip through the Balkans

Albania, Montenegro, Croatia & Bosnia in 10 days +

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    Lezhe
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    Shkodra
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    Tirana
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    Mostar
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    Sarajevo
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    Budva
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    Kotor
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    Podgorica
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    Ulcinj
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    Dubrovnik
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Irene, Travel Expert

Irene
Travel crafter

Discover the fascinating history and incredible unchartered nature of the Balkans on this tour across Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Albania experience, from north to south
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From £2,229

£999

Per night: £111

Albania experience, from north to south

Albania in 10 days +

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    Berat
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    Butrint
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    Durres
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    Elbasan
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    Gjirokastër
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    Korca
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    Kruja
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    Shkodra
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    Tirana
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    Vlora
Irene, Travel Expert

Irene
Travel crafter

A well-rounded tour of Albania! Explore the history of this fascinating Balkan country, a true melting pot of Ottoman, Fascist and Soviet-era successful survival stories that define a now thriving free nation.

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From £1,749

£699

Per night: £100

Albania’s best: Nature and Culture

Albania in 8 days +

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    Berat
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    Blue Eye National Park
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    Butrint
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    Durres
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    Gjirokastër
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    Kruja
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    Shkodra
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    Tirana
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    Vlora
Irene, Travel Expert

Irene
Travel crafter

Travel back in time to discover the best of Albania. Legendary castles, stone-built cities, Roman ruins, and turquoise beaches are all waiting to tell you their stories.

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Discovering Ancient Greece’s legacy
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From £1,579

£1,099

Per night: £183

Discovering Ancient Greece’s legacy

Greece in 7 days +

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    Athens
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    Delphi
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    Epidaurus
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    Meteora
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    Mycenae
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    Olympia
Sophia , Travel Expert

Sophia
Travel crafter

Discover the best of classical Greek culture thanks to the heritage of Athens, Mycenae and Olympia, then immerse yourself in Delphi and visit the monasteries of Meteora.

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From £1,999

£1,399

Per night: £200

Medieval Cities & Magical Lakes

Croatia in 8 days +

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    Dubrovnik
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    Opatija
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    Plitvice Lakes
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    Zagreb
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Natalie, Travel Expert

Natalie
Travel crafter

The perfect introduction to Croatia, this guided tour includes stays in the coastal cities of Dubrovnik, Split and Opatija as well as a visit to the magical Plitvice Lakes National Park and time in the capital of Zagreb.

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Venice, Croatia’s Cities & Plitvice Lakes
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From £2,859

£1,999

Per night: £222

Venice, Croatia’s Cities & Plitvice Lakes

Italy & Croatia in 10 days

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    Dubrovnik
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    Opatija
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    Plitvice Lakes
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    Split
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    Zagreb
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    Venice
Valentine, Travel Expert

Valentine
Travel crafter

The essental guided tour of Croatia’s key sites, with the added bonus of beginning your journey in the magical city of Venice!

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From £3,339

£1,499

Per night: £167

Ancient Ruins, Mykonos & Santorini

Greece in 10 days +

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    Acropolis of Athens
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    Meteora
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    Mykonos
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    Santorini
Sophia , Travel Expert

Sophia
Travel crafter

The perfect trip for those looking to encounter both the legendary history of ancient Greece and the sublime beaches of the Greek Islands with stays in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini.

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Ancient Ruins, Paros & Santorini
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From £2,079

£1,449

Per night: £161

Ancient Ruins, Paros & Santorini

Greece in 10 days +

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    Acropolis of Athens
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    Meteora
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    Paros
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    Santorini
Sophia , Travel Expert

Sophia
Travel crafter

Our classic tour of Greece, including the main historical sights, combined with a relaxing getaway to the idyllic Greek islands of Paros and Santorini.

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Ancient Ruins, Mykonos, Paros & Santorini
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From £2,499

£1,749

Per night: £159

Ancient Ruins, Mykonos, Paros & Santorini

Greece in 12 days +

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    Acropolis of Athens
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    Delphi
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    Meteora
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    Mykonos
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    Paros
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    Santorini
Sophia , Travel Expert

Sophia
Travel crafter

Our classic tour of Greece, including the main historical sights, combined with a Greek island-hopping adventure to discover the natural beauty of Mykonos, Paros and Santorini!

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