The Balkan Guide

Itineraries

Day-by-day travel plans — how to structure your trip to make the most of the time you have.

National Assembly of Bulgaria with clock tower in Sofia, Bulgaria
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Bulgaria 7-Day Itinerary: Sofia, Plovdiv, Rila & Veliko Tarnovo

Bulgaria 7-day itinerary: Sofia, Rila Monastery, Plovdiv old town and Veliko Tarnovo. Named hotels, restaurants and transport costs. 2026.

Panoramic view of Pristina city with mountains behind, Kosovo
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Kosovo 5-Day Itinerary: Pristina, Prizren and the Rugova Mountains

Kosovo 5-day itinerary: Pristina cafes and Newborn monument, Prizren's Ottoman old town and fortress, Rugova Canyon. Hotels and transport costs 2026.

Equestrian Warrior statue at Macedonia Square at night, Skopje, North Macedonia
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North Macedonia 5-Day Itinerary: Skopje, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid

North Macedonia 5-day itinerary: Skopje Warrior statue and old bazaar, Ohrid churches and Lake Ohrid boat trip. Named hotels and costs 2026.

Porto Palermo bay and Albanian hills — Albania 7-day itinerary
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Albania 7-Day Itinerary 2026: Tirana, Berat, Gjirokaster & the Riviera

Albania in 7 days: Tirana, Berat, Gjirokaster, Ksamil, Saranda and Vlore with day-by-day plans, named hotels per budget tier, transport costs and timing.

Aerial view of Kotor old town and church tower with the Bay of Kotor behind, Montenegro
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Montenegro Itinerary: 5 to 7 Days in Kotor, Budva, Durmitor & Beyond

Montenegro itinerary 5–7 days: Kotor, Budva, Durmitor, Podgorica and Lake Skadar with day-by-day plans, named hotels, restaurants, and transport costs.

Stari Most arch bridge over the Neretva River in Mostar, Bosnia
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One Week in the Balkans: Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia

7-day Balkans itinerary covering Dubrovnik, Kotor, Mostar, and Sarajevo with day-by-day plans, hotel picks, transport links, and costs.

Aerial view of Kotor old town and the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
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10 Days in the Balkans: The Classic Route

10-day Balkans itinerary from Zagreb to Sarajevo via Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Mostar with hotels, costs, and transport.

Waterfalls cascading through forest at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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2 Weeks in the Balkans: The Grand Tour

14-day Balkans itinerary from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Mostar. Hotels, buses, and costs.

Red rooftops of Dubrovnik old town beside the Adriatic, Croatia
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3 Days in Dubrovnik: The Perfect Short Trip

Plan 3 days in Dubrovnik with a day-by-day itinerary covering the Old Town walls, Lokrum Island, Mt Srd, and an Elaphiti Islands boat trip.

Church of St John at Kaneo overlooking Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
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3 Weeks in the Balkans: Every Country in One Trip

3-week Balkans itinerary covering Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Bosnia with full logistics.

Coastal road lined with pines beside the Adriatic Sea, Croatia
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Croatian Coast Road Trip: Zagreb to Dubrovnik

10-day Croatia road trip itinerary from Zagreb to Dubrovnik via Plitvice, Zadar, Split, and Hvar with driving times, costs, and hotel picks.

Travelling the Balkans by bus and train without a car
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Balkans Itinerary Without a Car 2026: 7 & 14-Day Bus Routes

Balkans without a car 2026: 7-day and 14-day public transport itineraries through Bosnia, Croatia, and Montenegro with bus prices and transport tips.

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