May 03-10, 2026
USD1,998
Per person based on twin sharing - Classic Package
Hotel
Classic 4-star hotels or similar in Belgrade, Sofia, Skopje, Ohrid, and Tirana. Upgraded 4- to 5-star hotel option available.
8D7N · Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia & Albania
BalkanExpress
Four countries, one seamless journey through the heart of the Balkans
Trip pricing
From USD1,998
Per person based on twin sharing - Classic Package
Trip introduction
Four countries, one seamless journey through the heart of the Balkans
Travel from Belgrade to Tirana through four Balkan countries on a small-group journey filled with fortress cities, monastery landscapes, lively capitals, mountain canyons, and lakeside evenings. Daily breakfast, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, and airport transfers keep the route easy from arrival to departure.
Departure dates
Choose your Serbia dates.
Classic Package: USD1,998 per person based on twin sharing or USD2,368 in a single room. Upgraded Package: USD2,298 per person based on twin sharing or USD2,873 in a single room. International airfare is not included.
May 31-June 07, 2026
USD1,998
Per person based on twin sharing - Classic Package
Hotel
Classic 4-star hotels or similar in Belgrade, Sofia, Skopje, Ohrid, and Tirana. Upgraded 4- to 5-star hotel option available.
July 05-12, 2026
USD1,998
Per person based on twin sharing - Classic Package
Hotel
Classic 4-star hotels or similar in Belgrade, Sofia, Skopje, Ohrid, and Tirana. Upgraded 4- to 5-star hotel option available.
August 02-09, 2026
USD1,998
Per person based on twin sharing - Classic Package
Hotel
Classic 4-star hotels or similar in Belgrade, Sofia, Skopje, Ohrid, and Tirana. Upgraded 4- to 5-star hotel option available.
September 06-13, 2026
USD1,998
Per person based on twin sharing - Classic Package
Hotel
Classic 4-star hotels or similar in Belgrade, Sofia, Skopje, Ohrid, and Tirana. Upgraded 4- to 5-star hotel option available.
October 04-11, 2026
USD1,998
Per person based on twin sharing - Classic Package
Hotel
Classic 4-star hotels or similar in Belgrade, Sofia, Skopje, Ohrid, and Tirana. Upgraded 4- to 5-star hotel option available.
Prices and availability can change until the responsible provider confirms your booking.
8D7N itinerary
Your trip outline.
Day 1 (No Meals)
Arrive in Belgrade, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy free time with optional dinner recommendations.
Day 2 (B)
Explore Belgrade Fortress, New Belgrade, Zemun, Dedinje, and Saint Sava Temple, with an evening visit to Skadarlija.
Day 3 (B)
Discover Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting, Petrovaradin Fortress, and a Novi Sad city walk.
Day 4 (B)
Travel from Belgrade to Sofia via Nis Fortress, the Skull Tower, and the Red Cross concentration camp.
Day 5 (B)
Tour Sofia, visit Rila Monastery, then continue to Skopje for a guided city tour.
Day 6 (B)
Take a boat ride through Matka Canyon, then continue to Ohrid for Old Town sightseeing and a lakeside evening.
Day 7 (B)
Travel to Albania with a stop in Elbasan, followed by a guided Tirana tour and free time.
Day 8 (B)
Enjoy breakfast and leisure time in Tirana before the airport transfer.
Inclusions
- Seven nights of accommodation at the listed hotels or similar
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Modern air-conditioned touring vehicle
- Sightseeing according to the itinerary
- Entrance fees at Saint Sava Temple, the Skull Tower, the Red Cross concentration camp, Rila Monastery, and Matka Canyon boat ride
- English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Local guides in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, Sofia, Skopje, Ohrid, Elbasan, and Tirana
- Wine tasting during the Novi Sad excursion
Exclusions
- International airline tickets
- Visa processing fees
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees and activities not specifically listed in the itinerary
- Tips for the driver and guides
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned as included
Terms and Conditions+
- Published travel period is April 11-October 10, 2026; listed departures remain subject to confirmation
- The tour requires at least two passengers to operate and has a maximum group size of 15 passengers
- Classic Package shared rate is USD1,998 per person and single-room rate is USD2,368
- Upgraded Package shared rate is USD2,298 per person and single-room rate is USD2,873
- A child below two years old travels free under the supplier child policy
- A child below 12 years old sharing with two adults with an extra bed receives a USD25 reduction
- A child below 12 years old sharing with two adults without an extra bed receives a 50% reduction
- The supplier’s early-bird offer required booking by January 31, 2026 for a 10% discount
- Classic hotels: Royal Inn or Mark in Belgrade; BW Premier or BW Terminus in Sofia; Ibis Skopje or Queens in Skopje; City Palace or Millennium Palace in Ohrid; Art or Senator in Tirana, or similar
- Upgraded hotels: Belgrade Art Hotel or Mercure Excelsior; Anel or Eurostars Sofia; Park Hotel or Hotel Arka; Hotel SU or Tino Hotel & Spa; Rogner or Mak in Tirana, or similar
- Final hotels depend on availability at booking. The operator may substitute a hotel of a similar category, location, and quality
- Rates, availability, and final arrangements are subject to supplier confirmation
Rates and availability are subject to change until confirmed. International airfare, visas, insurance, and gratuities are not included.