The Balkans
Zagreb, Karanac, Osijek, Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Shkodër, Tirana, Gjirokaster, Kalabaka, Athens
OUR PRICES STARTING FROM
16 Days, Guided, 23 Meals
Prices reflect land-only rates.
Overview
Uncover the Balkans, a region rich in history and culture amid the beauty of rocky coastlines, steep landscapes, and ancient cities. Journey through Croatian cities and countryside, and take in Dubrovnik’s timeless appeal, choosing a closer look at its medieval walls or a sky-high view from a cable car. Share meals and encounter traditions among locals – in a Sarajevo home, in a rural Croatian village, and in Tirana. Embark on an adventure threading the peninsula’s wonders in Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Greece.
- DAYS 16 Days, Guided, 23 Meals
- MEALS 14 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 8 dinners
- 14 nights accommodation
- Services of a tour manager
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
Notes: Departures prior may vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, based on June 9, 2025 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability
Itinerary
Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Set off for an adventure to the Balkans, a region where rocky coastlines and towering mountains meet a complex history and medieval cities. On your journey, generations of traditions come to life through local experiences amid stunning backdrops.
Day 2 - Zagreb, Croatia
Day 3 - Zagreb - Karanac
Day 4 - Karanac - Osijek - Karanac
Day 5 - Karanac - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Day 6 - Sarajevo
Day 7 - Sarajevo - Mostar - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 8 - Dubrovnik
Day 9 - Dubrovnik - Kotor, Montenegro
Day 10 - Kotor
Day 11 - Kotor - Shkodër, Albania - Tirana
Day 12 - Tirana
Day 13 - Tirana - Gjirokastra - Kalambaka, Greece
Day 14 - Kalambaka - Metéora - Athens
Day 15 - Athens
Day 16 - Athens - Tour Ends
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