From Bucharest through Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia - 395 km

Veliko Tarnovo - Once the capital of the Bulgarian Empire, this historic city is known for its distinctive architecture.

Sofia - The present-day capital of Bulgaria, home to around one million residents. Predominantly Christian, the city bears influences from 500 years of Ottoman rule.

From Sofia through Rila Monastery to Skopje - 335 km

Rila Monastery - A significant Eastern Orthodox monastery located in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains. Celebrated for its cultural, historical, and architectural importance, it features exquisite frescoes, regarded as masterpieces of Bulgarian medieval art. The complex includes churches, residential and administrative buildings, and a museum, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Skopje - The capital of North Macedonia, with a population of half a million. It is a city where Christians and Muslims coexist harmoniously. Skopje is a remarkable tourist destination, boasting numerous monuments and a large fortress.

From Skopje through Pristina to Tirana - 345 km

Pristina - The capital city of Kosovo.

Tirana - The capital of Albania, with a population of 600,000. The city has seen significant development in recent years, particularly in the tourism sector. It offers excellent cuisine and enjoys a Mediterranean climate.

From Tirana through Budva to Dubrovnik - 265 km

Budva - Montenegro’s most picturesque city, situated on the Adriatic coast. The old town, built by the Venetians, features a fortress and narrow streets bustling with tourists from around the globe.

Dubrovnik - A Croatian tourist city, often referred to as the jewel of tourism on the Balkan coast of the Adriatic Sea. Known for its medieval Italian fortress, Dubrovnik specializes in luxury tourism and rivals the French Riviera.

From Dubrovnik through Mostar to Sarajevo - 270 km

Mostar - Known for the iconic Mostar Bridge.

Sarajevo - The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a city affected by the ethnic conflicts of the 1990s. It has a significant Muslim population and rich traditions.

From Sarajevo to Belgrade - 285 km

Belgrade - The capital of Serbia, with a population of approximately 1.2 million, predominantly Christians. The city was bombed by NATO aircraft in 1999 due to interethnic conflicts. It is one of the four European capitals located on the Danube River.

From Belgrade to Bucharest - 595 km

Bucharest - The capital of Romania, home to 3 million residents, 98% of whom are Christians. The city has been continuously developing since joining the European Union in 2007.

• Private transportation
• Written information about the places you will visit
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• 7 days of road trip in the countries of the Balkan peninsula

• Accommodation is not included - We offer advice on choosing hotels on online booking platforms.
• Meals are not included - Breakfast from the hotel, Lunch and Dinner of your choice
• Local guide is not included - you can take walking tours in the cities which we visit

Embark on a private road trip from Bucharest, Romania, traveling through Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, and returning to Romania.

This exclusive journey is just for your group.

Collect eight new stamps in your passport! In just one week, explore most of the Balkan countries.

The adventure begins in Romania’s capital, Bucharest.

Highlights of the trip include visits to:

• Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of Bulgaria.

• Sofia, the current capital of Bulgaria.

• Rila Monastery, a symbol of Bulgaria.

• Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.

• Pristina, the capital of Kosovo.

• Tirana, the capital of Albania.

• Budva, Montenegro’s most beautiful city on the Adriatic Sea.

• Dubrovnik, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea.

• Mostar, the most renowned city in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

• Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina.

• Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

• Bucharest, the capital of Romania, where the tour concludes.

• Your guide is also your driver.

• Your guide can only guide in Romania, for other countries he is only a group leader.

• We suggest you book hotels in the central area of the visited cities; the driver will not assite you in the evening.

• We have a luggage limit on this tour: 1 small cabin bag (carry-on) and a backpack for each person.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.