Balkan Express
Your Journey
Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul by international flight, the city where East meets West, a vibrant metropolis straddling Europe and Asia. Rich in history, it boasts iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, alongside the Grand Bazaar and the scenic Bosphorus. Istanbul city tour with local guide (photo stops). Overnight at a 5* hotel, Istanbul, or similar, in a Standard Room.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Breakfast at the hotel, then continue the journey into Greece. Kavala city tour with tour escort (photo stops, approx. 1 hour): the old town of Kavala, Kavala Castle, and the Imaret of Kavala. Kavala is a scenic coastal city in northern Greece known for its historic old town and beautiful harbour. Thessaloniki city tour with tour escort (photo stops): the White Tower, Aristotelous Square, the Arch of Galerius, and the Rotunda. Thessaloniki blends ancient history with modern energy, Byzantine landmarks, and a lively waterfront. Overnight at a 4* hotel, Thessaloniki, or similar, in a Standard Room.
7 more days in the full programme.
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Request the full programmeIncluded
- Accommodation for 8 nights in Standard Rooms: 5* hotel Istanbul, 4* hotel Thessaloniki, 4* hotel Ohrid, 4* hotel Budva, 4* hotel Dubrovnik, 4* hotel Sarajevo, hotel, and 4* hotel Zagreb (or similar)
- All coach transfers as per the itinerary
- Comfortable coach with all costs included (fuel, tolls, parking, ferry, VAT, road taxes)
- English-speaking tour escort
- Istanbul city tour (local guide)
- Kavala city tour (tour escort)
- Thessaloniki city tour (tour escort)
- Ohrid city tour (tour escort)
- Tirana city tour (tour escort)
- Budva city tour (local guide)
- Kotor city tour (local guide)
- Dubrovnik city tour (local guide)
- Mostar city tour (local guide)
- Sarajevo city tour (local guide)
- Jajce orientation tour
- Plitvice National Park entrance and local guide
- Zagreb city tour (local guide)
- 8 breakfasts at the hotels
Not Included
- Flight tickets
- Tips for the driver and guide (paid locally, amounts advised with your quote)
- Visa application costs
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Personal expenses
- Optional excursions
- Anything not listed under the package inclusions