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71 The Balkans Budget Culture Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 20 tour companies. 370 reviews.

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Balkan Delight Tour
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Belgrade, Budva and Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain
  • Explore Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, Mostar - Stari Most Bridge and Ohrid - St. Clement Church
  • Visit Belgrade - Kelmegdan Fortress, Tirana - Mosque of Et'hem Bey and Skanderbeg Square
  • Discover Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery and Sponza Palace
  • Visit Kotor Bay, Novi Sad and Tirana

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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Croatia Coastal Cruising: Split to Dubrovnik
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Take an excursion to krka national park, where you’ll get a chance to swim in secluded pools and beneath waterfalls.
  • Board a traditional wooden vessel and sail up along the spectacular neretva river to bosnia and herzegovina, allowing you to explore the beautiful town of mostar.
  • With plenty of excursions, short walks and port stops, you’ll spend more time exploring the beautiful croatian coast and less time on the ship.
  • Enjoy the benefits of small-ship cruising by dropping anchor in the middle of port towns like hvar or korcula, allowing you to hop on or off the boat as you please.
  • Dive into the aquamarine waters of the dalmatian coast – your captain will be stopping the ship to allow you to enjoy swim breaks in between port stops.

Themes

Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"they are 'fair weather friends' I did not receive so much as an email advising of changes in the cancellation policy, discovered when I contacted them to cancel. I now receive automated emails/msgs as I attempt to work through this. The email states I may contact them on 31 July to discuss the matter!....4 months away. I'm absolutely stunned by how shoddy this outfit is....who knew?! Out of pocket $4000. Expect I'm not the only one."

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Cruising Croatia's Central Coast
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the stunning kornati national park, the biggest and most incredible collection of islands in the entire adriatic sea.
  • Eat and drink like dalmatian royalty – visit one of croatia’s finest wineries then enjoy a traditional feast in a small village outside sibenik, renowned for its smoked ham.
  • Experience the sea organ in zadar, an incredible marriage of acoustical engineering and historical art – appreciate the ambience of this masterpiece with a glass of sparkling wine at sunset.
  • Wander through picturesque coastal villages and quaint towns that are brimming with buildings left by various conquerors of the dalmatian region.
  • Explore the beauty of plitivice lakes national park on a leisurely guided hike with your leader, the ideal way to experience this unesco-listed world heritage wonder.

Themes

Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"they are 'fair weather friends' I did not receive so much as an email advising of changes in the cancellation policy, discovered when I contacted them to cancel. I now receive automated emails/msgs as I attempt to work through this. The email states I may contact them on 31 July to discuss the matter!....4 months away. I'm absolutely stunned by how shoddy this outfit is....who knew?! Out of pocket $4000. Expect I'm not the only one."

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Custom Designed Trip
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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
St Petersburg to Rome by Rail
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Is there any better way to see europe than by rail? not only is it an environmentally-friendly and comfortable way to travel, you and your friends get to see the incredible scenery pass right outside your window.
  • Encounter the legacy of russian tsar peter the great while exploring the enigmatic streets that showcase the many palaces and museums of st petersburg
  • Enjoy a city escape and chase the romance at the uniquely landscaped tunnel of love – iconic for its awning trees made by nature and passing trains. it's believed that if a couple who are truly in love make a wish here then it will come true
  • Venice is like a dream – your chance to sip prosecco, drift down grand canals and dominate instagram with scenes of impossible romance
  • The cinque terre might just be the most epic stretch of coastline in the world, thanks to its rainbow of cute little cliff-side houses. look at them, smiling over the water like they were painted there!
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."

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Kayaking the Ionian Sea & Exploring Albania
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Three days of kayaking on the Ionian Sea
  • Visits to the classical site of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Easy to intermediate hiking through stunningly beautiful countryside
  • Full immersion in the local culture and customs.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - especially the encounters with the grey whales in Magdalena Bay. I decided that I wanted an excuse to visit the whales again and I found this in a plan to go back with my family so that we could introduce them to my family and share their joy in this trip. As always, when organising such a treat, I was desperate that it would be as good a second time. I need not have worried, under the expert guidance of Monica (who amazingly had been a guide on our first trip) and Fabian our family group were wowed by whales that swam close, sky-hopped, breached and swam to our boat, rubbed against it, looked us in the eye mammal-to-mammal and then let us rub their skin. Wow oh wow! My niece even discovered that one whale had shared two of its sealice with her! Simply amazing and thanks to Monica and Fabian for sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise with us, and to Vicky for the excellent food."

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Budapest to Rome by Rail
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a jaw-droppingly scenic walk along the banks of the river danube in budapest. threaded with bridges and hemmed in by castles and historic city buildings, europe's second longest river is also one of its most beautiful
  • Escape to the country and visit lake balaton, where you can sail across emerald waters, try your hand windsurfing, or savour a (very) lazy afternoon wine tasting.
  • Eat your way through croatia’s mix of european cuisines in zagreb, with everything from fresh mediterranean seafood to italian-influenced antipasti and heavenly fried fritule doughnuts.
  • Escape city life on the chilled-out shores of lake bled in slovenia. visit a church on the tiny island in the centre of the lake and treat yourself to a slice of bled's famous cream cake
  • There's more to italy than pasta, romance and old statues (although those are pretty awesome). the cinque terre might just be the most epic stretch of coastline in the world

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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London to Venice by Rail
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Contrast the booming city of paris with time to see the city's world famous sights - such as the eiffel tower and the louvre - without having to rush
  • The beating heart of modern germany, berlin is packed with history, arts and culture. the city's poignant memorials serve not just to recognise the past, but to educate new generations into the future
  • Soak up the royal history of krakow's wawel castle and step back in time with a stroll through its medieval main square
  • Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the czech republic. soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in prague before stepping right into a fairytale of cesky krumlov
  • Escape to the country and visit lake balaton, where you can sail across emerald waters, try your hand windsurfing, or savour a (very) lazy afternoon wine tasting.
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."

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Karpathos Walking Holiday
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Karpathos and see the cultural museum
  • Visit Marine Park
  • Enjoy ‘kaiki’ boat ride, from Diafani to Saria Island
  • Enjoy the hike from Avlona Settlement To The Bay Of Tristomo
  • Enjoy the sun and the sea and relax at virgin beaches

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"(Translated by Google) Helpful and polite. I have no complaints . We had a great time in Bansko. Kids are always willing to help with anything. I highly recommend Oxygen Tours !!! (Original) Εξυπηρετικοί και ευγενικοί . Δεν έχω κανένα παράπονο . Περάσαμε τέλεια στο Μπανσκο. Τα παιδιά είναι πάντα πρόθυμα να βοηθήσουν σε οτιδήποτε προκύψει.Συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα Oxygen Tours !!!"

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The Balkans Budget Culture Trips & Packages Reviews

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Geoff

Oct 2015

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Dinko Pervan was an excellent leader; he

Dinko Pervan was an excellent leader; he spoke knowledgeably and not too much :) I liked the format of the trip where we were given an introduction to a new locatio...

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Robert

Oct 2015

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1. Excellent itinerary 2. Excellent logistics/transport to destinations 3.

1. Excellent itinerary 2. Excellent logistics/transport to destinations 3. Excellent trip guide

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Helen

Oct 2015

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I like the Intrepid style of trip

I like the Intrepid style of trip where you are not organised all the time

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Tracey

Oct 2015

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Love small group tours, the free time

Love small group tours, the free time and travelling on loca...

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Penelope

Oct 2015

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The trip was actually split into two

The trip was actually split into two trips which made it difficult to develop a good rapport with the rest of the group & the tour leaders. We were just starting...

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