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Balkans Holiday

Balkans loop from Bar to Athens via five countries, private transfers

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Euroventure's Balkans Holiday is a 17-day self-guided journey from Bar, Montenegro to Athens, Greece, traveling through five countries by private transfer. You stay in central, top-rated hotels and explore each destination at your own pace with included local walking tours and day activities. Days in Tirana include a cooking class and a visit to the UNESCO-listed mountain town of Berat. You will see Ostrog Monastery perched on a cliff, hike to the monasteries of Meteora, visit Delphi and Athens' Acropolis, and explore Ottoman and Byzantine old towns throughout the region. The trip suits independent explorers interested in history, culture and regional cuisine, with the flexibility to wander each city without a set schedule while Euroventure handles transport and logistics.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a private-transfer holiday with no train travel, despite the operator mentioning optional scenic train or coach to Bar as a starting point.
  • The trip is self-guided; you do activities at your own pace rather than as part of an organised group tour.
  • Single room pricing not listed in the evidence; confirm any single supplement before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Bar (1 night)

    Bar

    Arrive in Bar, Montenegro; explore the Old Town's Byzantine walls and the Stari Bar ruins.

  2. Day 2overnight: Budva (2 nights)

    Bar/Budva

    Transfer to Budva. Included: walking tour of Budva and Kotor; day trip to Ostrog Monastery via Podgorica.

  3. Day 4overnight: Prizren (2 nights)

    Budva/Prizren

    Transfer to Prizren, Kosovo. Included: day trip to Decan Monastery en route; day trip to Pristina.

  4. Day 6overnight: Skopje (2 nights)

    Prizren/Skopje

    Transfer to Skopje, North Macedonia. Included: city walking tour; visit to Matka Canyon.

  5. Day 8overnight: Tirana (3 nights)

    Skopje/Tirana

    Visit Ohrid en route, then transfer to Tirana, Albania. Included: cooking class; day trip to UNESCO-listed Berat.

  6. Day 11overnight: Gjirokastra (2 nights)

    Tirana/Gjirokastra

    Transfer to Gjirokastra, the 'Stone City'. Included: thermal springs of Permet on a half-day trip; visit to a local farm to try goat milking.

  7. Day 13overnight: Delphi (2 nights)

    Gjirokastra/Delphi

    Transfer into Greece, stopping at Meteora to hike to the monasteries, then on to Delphi.

  8. Day 15overnight: Athens (2 nights)

    Delphi/Athens

    Transfer to Athens for the final two nights, exploring Plaka, Syntagma Square and the Acropolis.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Explore Bar's Old Town Byzantine walls and the Stari Bar ruins on the Montenegrin coast.
  • Day 2Day trip to Ostrog Monastery via Podgorica, perched on a mountainside cliff.
  • Day 6Walk through Skopje's Old Bazaar and visit Matka Canyon.
  • Day 8Take a cooking class in Tirana, then visit the UNESCO-listed Ottoman and Byzantine architecture of Berat.

Included

  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hotels, tested by the operator
  • Activities (see each city for details)
  • Private transfers between destinations and to included activities
  • 24hr emergency phone number
  • A personalised travel booklet with language guides and top tips
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe
  • 1GB of free eSIM data, with the option to add more

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
No. Euroventure provides private transfers between all destinations. The operator mentions an optional scenic train from Belgrade or coastal coach from Dubrovnik to start in Bar, but these are not included.
Is this trip guided or self-guided?
Self-guided. You travel with private transfers and can explore each city independently. Local walking tours are included in most cities, and day activities are arranged, but the group structure is yours.
What is included in the price?
Accommodation in central hotels, private transfers between cities and to included activities, day trips (Ostrog Monastery, Decan Monastery, Matka Canyon, Berat, Meteora, thermal springs), a cooking class in Tirana, goat milking in Gjirokastra, 1GB eSIM data, a personalised travel booklet, and exclusive discounts on European attractions.
How many nights does the trip last?
16 nights across 17 days, moving through Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania and Greece.
When does it run?
The evidence does not list specific departure dates. Contact Euroventure to confirm availability and book at least 90 days in advance.
How much walking is involved?
City walking tours are included in most stops, and there is hiking to Meteora monasteries. The trip is moderately active with exploration of old towns and local sites each day.

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