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Southern Balkans (Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece)

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The Southern Balkans stretches along the eastern Adriatic and into the Mediterranean, encompassing Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece — four countries packed with dramatic coastlines, ancient ruins, and rugged mountain interiors. Croatia draws visitors with its walled old towns, island-hopping along the Dalmatian Coast, and the cascading lakes of Plitvice. Montenegro offers fjord-like Kotor Bay and wild national parks, while Albania's Riviera and UNESCO-listed cities like Gjirokastër remain relatively undiscovered. Greece anchors the region with iconic history, world-class island life across the Aegean and Ionian seas, and a food and nightlife culture that keeps travellers coming back.

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Southern Balkans (Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece) · 9 days

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Self-Launched Essential Southern Balkans: Dubrovnik to Corfu in 9 Days

This self-launched itinerary replicates Intrepid Travel's popular Essential Southern Balkans route — from Dubrovnik's medieval walls through Montenegro's coastal towns, into Albania's eclectic capital Tirana, along the stunning Albanian Riviera, through Ottoman Gjirokaster, and finally across to the Greek island of Corfu. By swapping the group tour's private vehicle transfers for public buses and shared minibuses, booking accommodation directly, and self-booking included activities, you can experience the same bucket-list journey for a fraction of the cost. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates in the region.

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~£540

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Greek Islands, Greece · 8 days

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Self-Launched Greek Islands: Athens to Santorini in 8 Days

Island-hop through the stunning Greek Islands independently — from Athens to Paros, Ios and Santorini — at a fraction of the cost of a guided group tour. You'll use the same public ferries, stay in comparable hostels and budget hotels, enjoy the same iconic sunsets, caldera hikes and beach days, all on your own schedule. This self-launched version cuts out the group tour premium while keeping every highlight: the Acropolis, Lefkes village, Mylopotas Beach, the Odysseas Elytis Theatre sunset, and Santorini's caldera rim hike. Estimated costs are approximate and based on mid-2025 budget traveller rates.

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~£635

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