Which countries are part of the Balkans region?

The Balkans make up the easternmost peninsula in Europe and include the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, and parts of Greece and Turkey.

What are some iconic landmarks to visit in the Balkans?

Some of the most iconic landmarks you can visit on tours of the Balkans include: * The People’s Palace in [Romania](/tours/europe-tours/romania-tours) * Nis Skull Tower in [Serbia](/tours/europe-tours/serbia-tours) * “Dracula’s Castle” in [Transylvania](/guided-tours/bulgaria-serbia-romania) * Mostar’s Old Bridge in [Bosnia and Herzegovina](/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-balkans-serbia-to-croatia) * The Blue Mosque in [Istanbul](/tours/europe-tours/turkey-tours/istanbul) * Dubrovnik’s fortified walls in [Croatia](/tours/europe-tours/croatia-tours)

When is the best time to visit the Balkans?

While peak travel time for the Balkans tends to be in the summer, we believe the best time for Balkans tours is the shoulder seasons—April to June and September to November. During these times, the weather tends to be milder, and you’ll find fewer crowds. Check out [5 reasons to travel in the off-season](/travel-blog/articles/5-reasons-to-travel-off-season).

Why should I go on a guided trip to the Balkans?

When you choose one of our Balkans tour packages, you’ll go with knowledgeable guides, free time to explore, and all the benefits of traditional group travel, too. Learn more about [the Go Ahead Tours difference](/about/the-go-ahead-difference).

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Whether you dream of gazing at the pristine blue waters of the Adriatic in Slovenia, sipping traditional Turkish tea with locals, or stroll along the cobblestone streets on the island of Naxo, you’ll love our guided tours of the Balkans.

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April

2024

Duration

9 days or less (3)10–13 days (6)14 days or more (5)

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$3,000–$4,500 (4)$4,500 or more (10)

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The Greek Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Crete

14 days | 16 days with Athens extension

Grand Tour of Greece: Athens, Corfu & Santorini

16 days | 19 days with Olympia & the Athens Riviera extension

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Greek Islands for Solo Travelers: Crete & Santorini

9 days | 12 days with Rome extension

Croatia & Slovenia: The Old-World Adriatic

12 days | 15 days with Ljubljana & Lake Bled extension

15 days | 17 days with Istanbul extension

The Greek Islands: Crete & Santorini

10 days | 13 days with Delphi & the Athens Riviera extension

Greece & Turkey: Athens, Greek Islands Cruise & Istanbul

15 days | 18 days with Cappadocia & Istanbul extension

A Week in Ancient Greece: Athens, Delphi & Olympia

9 days | 12 days with Crete & Athens extension

The Greek Dodecanese Islands: Kos & Rhodes

11 days | 14 days with Meteora, Delphi & the Athens Riviera extension

A Week in Croatia: Zagreb, Split & Dubrovnik

9 days | 11 days with Dubrovnik extension

Croatia & Italy: Dubrovnik to Venice

12 days | 15 days with Florence extension

From $5,189*

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Greece, the Balkans & Croatia

14 days | 17 days with Korcula Island & Dubrovnik extension

From $5,949*

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Food & Wine: A Taste of Greece

11 days | 15 days with Santorini & Athens extension

Bulgaria, Serbia & Romania

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What our travelers say about
our Balkans tours

Had a fantastic time on this tour.

By 4th-time traveler David on 09/13/19

Great weather (high 70's and 80's everyday), hotels, food and fellow travellers. Best part was the Adriatic Sea Coast in Croatia and Lake Orchid in Montenegro. Dubrovnik and Split were so beautiful.

Highlights of the Balkans

Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania

By 12th-time traveler Patricia Lou on 07/17/19

Bulgaria was an interesting country with its monasteries and churches. I enjoyed seeing the Roman ruins; those Romans were everywhere. Serbia had beautiful cathedrals and had construction projects going on. I especially enjoyed visiting Dracula's Castle!

Bulgaria, Serbia & Romania

Serbia to Croatia

By 2nd-time traveler Deborah on 04/19/19

I have been on 2 tours with Go Ahead and have learned and seen so much! I highly recommend anyone who is interested in not only seeing new places but learning an enormous amount of history on every country and city visited.

Bulgaria, Serbia & Romania

Why go on a guided tour of the Balkans?

The history
Formerly one country known as Yugoslavia, the Balkans dissolved into 11 independent nations in the 1990s. Today, you'll find unique history, culture, and food to experience in every land.

The wine
The Balkans are the fifth-largest producer of wine in the world, and this region is well known for bold, interesting reds. Be sure to visit the Zivanovic Wine Cellar in the wine region of Sremski Karlovci in Timisoara, Romania—their honey and wine are indescribably delicious.

The views
Lakes, seas, landscapes, and incredible architecture put a tour of the Balkans on the top of many photographers’ to-do lists. Have you ever heard of Lake Ohrid? It’s on the border of Macedonia and Albania, and it has some of the most incredible views in Europe.