Balkan Express

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 7 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 6-80 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-45497
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Athens, Greece
  • Ends Athens, Greece
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TOUR OVERVIEW
The "Balkan Express" trip starts and ends in Athens. The "Balkan Express" trip is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 7 days taking you through Athens, Athens, Vergina, Delphi and 4 other destinations in Bulgaria and Greece. This is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Discover the Hidden Gems of the Balkans — A Fascinating Journey through unexplored beauty and history.Starting from Athens, the capital of Greece, we will take the scenic route through the plains of Beotia before arriving in Delphi, known around ancient Greece as 'the navel of the world'. A town with strong ties to antiquity due to the presence of the famous Oracle, whose ruins still stand proudly. A sacred place for ancient Greeks, as they consulted the great Oracle before every major war campaign. Afterwards, you will travel to Kalambaka, a cozy town in central Greece, sitting right next to Meteora, an incredible spectacle or massive rock pillars rising up from a valley to form a truly rare sight. On top of the pillars, Byzantine monasteries have stood for centuries, adding yet another layer to the sense of wonder that fills any visitor. Then you dill drive to Eastern Greece Thessaloniki, Drama, Kavala and end up in Sofia to visit the capital of Balkans, Sofia. A 7-day tour to discover most iconic  locations in Greece and Bulgaria. How can you say no to a tour like that?Make the smart choice and book today!­Important Trip Notes:We can combine your trip with Bucarest or to Dubrovnik or to Tirana extensions . Please advise during your booking.­­
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Athens Arrival (Tuesday)
  • Day 2: Athens - Delphi - Meteora (Wednesday)
  • Day 3: Meteora – Vergina - Thessaloniki (Thursday)
  • Day 4: Thessaloniki -Drama - Kavala (Friday)
  • Day 5: Kavala - Sofia (Saturday)
  • Day 6: Sofia (Sunday)
  • Day 7: Sofia Departure (Monday)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 6-night 3-star Tourist category accommodation
Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts - 1 dinner
Transport
  • All transfers and transport per itinerary
Guide
  • English-speaking guide during visits
  • Other: Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Personal expenses, meals other than mentioned.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
  • Stayover hotel tax (to be paid directly to the hotel)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Balkan Express tour. You can cancel the tour up to 48 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 47 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 August 2024, a deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 47 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Balkan Express tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Balkan Express tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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