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Balkans (Greece, Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia)

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The Balkans is a culturally rich and geographically diverse region in southeastern Europe, spanning countries from Croatia's Adriatic coastline and Bosnia's medieval towns to the ancient ruins of Greece and the dramatic Albanian Alps. The region is known for its complex layered history — Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian influences are visible in its architecture, cuisine, and customs across every border. Travellers come for the striking contrast of experiences: island-hopping in Greece, hiking the Peaks of the Balkans trail through Kosovo, Montenegro, and Albania, swimming in Croatia's Dalmatian coast, and exploring UNESCO-listed old towns like Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Mostar. With relatively low costs, improving infrastructure, and a reputation for warm hospitality, it's a favourite for both backpackers and group travellers seeking depth and variety in a single trip.

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Balkans (Greece, Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia) · 14 days

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Corfu to Split: Self-Launched Balkans Overland Adventure

A self-launched, DIY version of Choose Balkans' 14-day semi-private Corfu-to-Split tour. Instead of a dedicated leader and private car, you travel the same route by ferry, local bus, furgon (shared minibus) and train — Corfu → Meteora → Ioannina → Gjirokastër → Berat → Ohrid → Tirana → Prizren → Shkodër → Budva → Kotor → Mostar → Sarajevo → Split. Expect UNESCO old towns, Ottoman bazaars, monastery viewpoints, wine valleys and Adriatic coastline at roughly a third of the operator price. All costs are approximate backpacker/mid-budget estimates in GBP per person and exclude flights.

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