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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  The Balkans

The Balkans

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Architectural Buildings · Sacred & Religious Sites · History Museums
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    Top The Balkans tours

    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Cappadocia Balloon Ride and Champagne Breakfast
    5.0
    Duration: 3h 30min
    Tours from $220 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 7h
    Tours from $195 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Adventure Dubrovnik - Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30min
    Tours from $38 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split
    4.9
    Duration: 10h
    Tours from $43 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Five Island Speedboat Tour Featuring the Blue Cave and Hvar
    4.8
    Duration: 10h - 12h
    Tours from $110 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch
    4.8
    Duration: 8h
    Tours from $55 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik
    4.9
    Duration: 4h
    Tours from $79 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Taste of Two Continents Food Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 6h - 7h
    Tours from $125 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Game of Thrones Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 2h
    Tours from $27 ›

    Places to visit in The Balkans

    IstanbulTrip planner Best for: Architectural Building, Religious Site, History Museum AthensTrip planner Best for: Ruin, History Museum, Architectural Building DubrovnikTrip planner Best for: Historic Walking Area, Island, Kayaking / Canoeing GoremeTrip planner Best for: History Museum, Historic Walking Area, Geologic Formation SarajevoTrip planner Best for: Historic Site, Landmark, Art Museum

    Regions of The Balkans

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    Popular things to do in The Balkans

    Acropolis of Athens ©
    World heritage site
    Acropolis of Athens
    Athens
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Hagia Sophia Mosque ©
    Architectural Building
    Hagia Sophia Mosque
    Istanbul
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Acropolis Museum ©
    History Museum
    Acropolis Museum
    Athens
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buy tickets from $478 ›
    Walls of Dubrovnik ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Walls of Dubrovnik
    Dubrovnik
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in The Balkans

    Plaka ©
    Neighborhood
    Plaka
    Athens
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Basilica Cistern ©
    Architectural Building
    Basilica Cistern
    Istanbul
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Palace of Knossos ©
    Ruin
    The Palace of Knossos
    Knosos
    3.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Dolmabahce Palace ©
    Architectural Building
    Dolmabahce Palace
    Istanbul
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in The Balkans

    Plitvice Lakes National Park ©
    World heritage site
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Pamukkale Thermal Pools ©
    World heritage site
    Pamukkale Thermal Pools
    Pamukkale
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lokrum Island ©
    Island
    Lokrum Island
    Dubrovnik
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Triglav National Park ©
    National Park
    Triglav National Park
    Bled
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in The Balkans

    Hierapolis ©
    World heritage site
    Hierapolis
    Pamukkale
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Spanish Fortress ©
    Lookout
    Spanish Fortress
    Hvar
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Delphi ©
    World heritage site
    Delphi
    Delphi
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Goreme National Park ©
    World heritage site
    Goreme National Park
    Goreme
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in The Balkans

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Ljubljana
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips
    Vasilikos
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Fishing Tourism Kefalonia Michalis ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Tourism Kefalonia Michalis
    Svoronata
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Fishing Tourism Kefalonia Dimitrios-Efthimia ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Tourism Kefalonia Dimitrios-Efthimia
    Katelios
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Beaches in The Balkans

    Elafonissi Beach ©
    Beach
    Elafonissi Beach
    Elafonissi
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Faliraki Beach ©
    Beach
    Faliraki Beach
    Faliraki
    3.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Red Beach ©
    Beach
    Red Beach
    Akrotiri
    3.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lindos Beach ©
    Beach
    Lindos Beach
    Lindos
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions of the week

    Private Istanbul Walking Tours ©
    Food Tour
    Private Istanbul Walking Tours
    Istanbul
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Private Tours Montenegro w/ Ana ©
    Walking tour
    Private Tours Montenegro w/ Ana
    Herceg-Novi
    5.0
    Duration: 6 hours
    Art Shop Hand Made ©
    Art Gallery
    Art Shop Hand Made
    Sofia
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Santorini Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Santorini Tours
    Santorini
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
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    Recently planned trips to The Balkans

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