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Balkans (Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia)

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The Balkans is a diverse region in Southeast Europe encompassing countries such as Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia, each offering a distinct cultural and geographical identity. The region is renowned for its dramatic Adriatic and Aegean coastlines, rugged mountain ranges like the Dinaric Alps and Prokletije, ancient ruins, and a layered history shaped by Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Travellers are drawn here for island-hopping in Greece and Croatia, hiking and adventure in Albania and Montenegro's national parks, vibrant cities like Athens, Dubrovnik, Sofia, and Tirana, and some of Europe's most authentic and affordable cultural experiences. The Balkans rewards those willing to explore off the beaten path, with welcoming locals, rich cuisine, and landscapes that shift dramatically from alpine peaks to turquoise bays.

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Balkans (Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia) · 9 days

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Mythic Wonders: Athens to Dubrovnik — Self-Launched Balkan Adventure

A self-launched 9-day run from Athens to Dubrovnik across seven Balkan countries — Acropolis and Delphi in Greece, the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora, Thessaloniki, Sofia and Rila Monastery in Bulgaria, Skopje, Prizren in Kosovo, Tirana, and the walled bay town of Kotor before finishing in Dubrovnik. Done independently using intercity buses, the odd train and shared minibuses, staying in hostels and family guesthouses. Costs are approximate per person in GBP and assume dorm beds or budget private rooms, self-booked entry tickets (GetYourGuide/Klook or on the gate) and local street food or supermarket picnics. Expect a fast pace with a few long travel days — build in an extra night in Prizren or Kotor if you can.

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