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Balkans (Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania)

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The Balkans is a diverse region in Southeast Europe encompassing countries like Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania — each offering a distinct blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Travellers are drawn to Croatia's stunning Adriatic coastline and walled city of Dubrovnik, Bosnia's Ottoman-era Sarajevo and the iconic bridge at Mostar, Montenegro's dramatic fjords and medieval old towns, and Albania's rugged Albanian Riviera and ancient ruins. The region is increasingly popular with independent and group travellers seeking rich cultural contrast, affordable travel, and outdoor adventures including hiking, sailing, and swimming. A mix of complex wartime history and warm hospitality makes the Balkans one of Europe's most compelling and underrated destinations.

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Balkans (Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania) · 28 days

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Classic Balkans: Croatia to Albania — Self-Launched

A self-launched 28-day run through the Balkans from Zagreb to Tirana, following the same route as G Adventures' Classic Balkans tour — Plitvice and Krka, the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik, Trebinje wine country, Mostar and Sarajevo, Kotor and Durmitor, Shkodra and Theth, then down the Albanian Riviera to Gjirokastër and Berat. You book your own hostels and guesthouses, use local buses and trains (which are cheap, frequent and scenic in this region), and self-book walks, wine tastings, food tours and national park entries directly or via GetYourGuide/Klook. Costs assume private hostel/guesthouse rooms (or dorms where much cheaper) in shoulder season, shared daily food spend and local transport — all figures are approximate.

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~£1,580

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