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Balkans & Greece

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The Balkans and Greece together form one of Europe's most diverse and historically rich travel regions, stretching from the Adriatic and Ionian coasts through the mountainous interiors of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia down to the ancient landscapes of Greece. The region is celebrated for its extraordinary mix of Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Venetian heritage, visible in cities like Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sarajevo, Ohrid, and Athens. Travellers come for dramatic Adriatic coastlines, island-hopping across the Greek archipelago, Dinaric Alps hiking, and a vibrant food and nightlife scene — all at relatively affordable prices compared to Western Europe. Its blend of raw nature, deep history, and warm hospitality makes it a favourite for adventurous independent travellers and group trips alike.

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Balkans & Greece · 29 days

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Zagreb to Athens: Monasteries & The Mediterranean (Self-Launched)

A self-launched 29-day overland route from Zagreb to Athens, covering Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Greece. You'll hit Plitvice Lakes, island-hop to Hvar, wander the walled cities of Dubrovnik and Kotor, hunt wild horses on a Livno jeep safari, raft the Neretva at Konjic, taste your way around Sarajevo, cross into the Albanian Alps and Ottoman towns of Berat and Kruje, hit the Albanian Riviera, then ferry to Corfu and hike the Meteora monasteries before finishing in Athens. Everything the group tour does, booked yourself: buses, trains, ferries and hostels instead of a private coach. Costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP — expect to pay more in July/August.

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