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Balkans — Vienna to Athens/Corfu

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The Balkans route from Vienna to Athens or Corfu is one of Europe's great overland journeys, threading through some of the continent's most diverse and historically layered landscapes. Travellers pass through the Habsburg grandeur of Vienna, the medieval old towns of Ljubljana, Zagreb, or Sarajevo, the dramatic Adriatic coastlines of Croatia and Montenegro, and the ancient ruins and vibrant street life of Greece. The region is known for its extraordinary mix of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Byzantine, and Venetian heritage, alongside rugged mountain ranges, national parks, and crystal-clear Adriatic and Ionian waters. Independent and group travellers are drawn here for the combination of culture, hiking, island-hopping, and some of Europe's most affordable and rewarding destinations.

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Balkans — Vienna to Athens/Corfu · 21 days

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Vienna to Athens / Corfu Self-Launched Balkan Odyssey

A self-launched mirror of Choose Balkans' 21-day private tour spanning Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece. Instead of a dedicated tour leader and private car, you'll hop between hostels and guesthouses on buses, trains and shared transport, hitting the same UNESCO old towns, castles, monasteries and must-see bazaars — Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Budva, Shkoder, Prizren, Tirana, Ohrid, Berat, Gjirokaster and Meteora — for roughly a third of the tour price. All cost figures are approximate estimates for budget travellers.

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