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Balkans & Greece (Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece)

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The Balkans and Greece form one of Europe's most rewarding multi-country routes, stretching from Croatia's Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro's dramatic fjords down through Albania's rugged, largely untouched landscapes to the sun-drenched islands and ancient ruins of Greece. The region is renowned for its striking Adriatic and Aegean coastlines, medieval walled cities like Dubrovnik and Kotor, and a wealth of UNESCO-listed heritage sites. Travellers are drawn here for island-hopping, sailing, hiking national parks, and vibrant nightlife scenes in Split, Tirana, and Athens. The combination of affordability, diversity, and accessibility makes it a favourite for both independent backpackers and group itineraries.

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Balkans & Greece (Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece) · 15 days

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Zagreb to Athens: Adriatic & Ancient Capitals (Self-Launched)

A 15-day self-launched re-creation of G Adventures' Zagreb-to-Athens run, linking four countries by bus, ferry and the occasional catamaran. You'll hit the same highlights — Plitvice Lakes, Split's Diocletian's Palace, Hvar, Dubrovnik's walls, Kotor's bay, Tirana, Gjirokastër, Butrint, Saranda, Corfu and the Acropolis — but book hostels and guesthouses yourself, use local buses and ferries instead of a private vehicle, and join day tours only where they make sense (Plitvice entry, sea kayaking, Butrint). Same route, same experiences, a fraction of the group-tour price. Costs are rough backpacker/budget estimates in GBP.

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