Our 15-day Balkan tour is the grand journey through six Balkan countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia. It starts in Ljubljana and ends in Skopje, and covers almost every highlight of the region in one unhurried trip.
In Slovenia you ride a traditional pletna boat on Lake Bled and visit the Postojna Caves. In Croatia you explore Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes, and later Split and Dubrovnik. In Bosnia you travel through Jajce and Travnik to Sarajevo, then to Konjic, Mostar and the gems of Herzegovina. Montenegro brings you Budva and Kotor, Albania the castle town of Kruja and Tirana, and North Macedonia a boat ride on Lake Ohrid and a final day in Skopje.
Accommodation in 4-star hotels with breakfast, an English-speaking driver, local guides in the main cities and entrance fees on the itinerary are included. Changes to the itinerary are possible, and the tour can also be booked as a private Balkan tour.
4 Star Hotel
Breakfast
Car/VAN/Bus
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English
Balkan Tour
Arrival in Ljubljana. Pickup at the airport or any other location in Ljubljana.
Guided tour of the Old Town with a local guide, who shows you the best of this lovely town. We visit Prešeren Square, cross the Triple Bridge, taste the local salted chocolate, visit the market and see the Dragon Bridge.
After the tour we check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we take a day trip to Lake Bled. A traditional pletna boat ride to the island, where you can visit the church, is included. Then there is free time to enjoy the lake, or an optional visit to Bled Castle.
Later we continue to the Postojna Caves, where the entrance fee and guide are included. It is cold inside the caves, so bring a warm layer.
In the afternoon we return to Ljubljana.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
After breakfast we check out. Today we visit the Croatian capital. After a 2.5-hour drive we reach Zagreb and meet our local guide. On the walking tour we see the Cathedral, Dolac market, the Bloody Bridge, the Stone Gate, Ban Jelačić Square and St Mark's Church.
Hotel check-in.
The rest of the day is free for exploring.
After breakfast we check out and drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, where we spend the day among the lakes and waterfalls on easy walking trails.
In the afternoon we cross into north-west Bosnia, to the town of Bihać.
Overnight in Bihać.
Today we travel through the medieval heart of Bosnia. In Jajce we visit the Pliva Lakes, the wooden watermills and the Pliva waterfall in the town centre, and then the fortress of the town that was the capital of the Bosnian kingdom.
We continue to Travnik and visit its fortress too.
We finish the day in Sarajevo.
Today we spend the whole day in Sarajevo, the city known for the assassination that started World War I, the 1984 Winter Olympics and the siege in the 1990s. Walking tour of the Old Town with its Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture, Bosnian coffee, and visits to the Tunnel of Hope museum and the Olympic mountain.
After breakfast we check out and drive to Herzegovina. Our first stop is Konjic, for photos at the 17th-century Ottoman bridge. We drive past the lakes and through the Neretva canyon, one of the most beautiful roads in the country, to Mostar for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. We cross the Old Bridge and have free time in the bazaar.
Overnight in Mostar.
After breakfast we visit the main sights of Herzegovina. First we drive to the Kravica Waterfalls, the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the region. Then we stop at the medieval stone town of Počitelj. Our last stop of the day is Blagaj and the spring of the Buna River.
Overnight in Mostar.
We drive two hours back into Croatia to Split, the country's second-largest city. Guided tour of Split Old Town, through Diocletian's Palace and along the seafront promenade.
After the tour you have free time to explore and have lunch.
In the afternoon we drive south to Neum, on the Bosnian coast, where we spend the night.
After breakfast with a view of the Adriatic, we check out and continue to Dubrovnik. After an hour's drive we arrive in the Old Town for a guided walking tour of the main sights.
Free time to explore before we continue to Montenegro.
Overnight in Budva.
Today we stay on the Montenegrin coast and visit two historic towns, with guided tours of Budva Old Town and Kotor.
The rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Budva.
Today we cross into Albania. After a 3-hour drive we reach the historic town of Krujë, where we visit the old bazaar and the Skanderbeg Museum. In Tirana a local guide takes us around and tells us about Albanian history and culture.
Overnight in Tirana.
After breakfast we continue to North Macedonia. After a 3-hour drive we reach Ohrid for a walking tour: the old paper workshop, the Church of St Sophia, the gates of the Old Town and the lake shore.
The rest of the day is free.
From Ohrid we drive to the last stop of the trip, Skopje. Guided walking tour of the Old Bazaar, Kale Fortress, the old railway station, the Mother Teresa Memorial House and the Stone Bridge.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
Breakfast and check-out. Airport transfer. End of service.
Plan your trip with our local guides:
Private option: This tour can be run as a private, tailor-made trip with your own driver-guide, dates and route. See our tailor-made Balkan tours.
Day tours you can also book on their own: Sarajevo Walking Tour, Sarajevo War Tour with Tunnel of Hope, Sarajevo Grand Tour, Sarajevo Full Day Tour, Mostar and Herzegovina Tour, Travnik and Jajce Tour.
Changes in itinerary can be made only if it's private tour request. In that case we will create perfect itinerary for your Balkan Tour adventure. NOTE: In that case, shown priced do not apply
Yes, most of our tour packages include entrance fees to major attractions as listed in the itinerary. However, optional activities or personal expenses may not be covered. Please check the inclusions section of your selected package for full details.
Our packages typically include stays in 4-star hotels, offering comfortable rooms with essential amenities. Higher categories may be available upon request or in premium packages. Accommodation details are provided in each tour itinerary.
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Orainab Ansari
September 20, 2026The most amazing trip of the Balkan countries Google review: 15 Days Balkan Tour We had the most amazing trip of the Balkan countries! Even tho is was a last minute plan Tour Mage made it very easy for us and we had the best driver and guide , Edis , who was extremely knowledgeable and very respectful!! It made our trip exceptionally enjoyable!! Thank you to Elvis for putting it together , appreciate it and highly recommend it to everyone!!
Robin Wulff
April 20, 2026Excellent drivers and guides Google review: 15 Days Balkan Tour Elvis thanks for making all the arrangements and making everything go so smoothly. We especially appreciated your prompt responses to all our messages and flexibility in accommodating our requests. We had two drivers/ guides. Mensud was great for our Slovenia segment and Zulfo was with us from Sarajevo to Bucharest. Excellent drivers and guides. They accommodated our requests where possible. We highly recommend Elvis and Tour Mage.
Adventure432787
November 30, 202512 Day Balkan Tour - Even better than expected! Tripadvisor review: 15 Days Balkan Tour -Slovenia Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania N. Macedonia My husband and I had a fantastic tour through the Balkans with Tour Mage and our guide/driver Edis. Even with only two of us booked, the tour went ahead. We never expected a private tour! The hotels were excellent, the travel by car very comfortable and we appreciated the free time in each city. Using local guides to show us their city gave us a much better feel for the culture and community. Elvis was very responsive to all aspects of the booking process. Edis was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, flexible and helpful (even delivering us some dinner when the hotel restaurant in Bihac was closed!). If you want to experience the Balkans in the best possible way, we recommend Tour Mage.
Dirk W
June 26, 2019Ljubljana to Thessaloniki Tripadvisor review: 15 Days Balkan Tour -Slovenia Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania N. Macedonia Elvis of Tour Mage designed this 23-day private tour from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Thessaloniki in Greece for my wife and me after we had informed him of our preferred travel style and specific interests ; the custom-package he came up with was amazing. He assigned his very best driver, Amer, to accompany us in his Mercedes E-Class. Amer looked after us as if we were his family. During the 5,000km trip he bent over backwards to make sure we were comfortable and had the best possible experience ; we stopped wherever we liked and made detours if there was anything of interest, even if this was not part of "the program". This type of private tour obviously comes at a higher cost than group travel ; but the benefits of flexibility, personal attention and maximum comfort more than make up for the extra marginal expense and I consider this package great value for money. I have no hesitation to recommend Elvis' Tour Mage services to anybody looking to travel to The Balkans - we will certainly use them again ! Thank you Elvis and warm greetings to Amer !
Narissa Koo
January 27, 2019Memorable Trip to Balkan Tripadvisor review: 15 Days Balkan Tour -Slovenia Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania N. Macedonia This was my first trip with my 3 Bruneian and 18 Malaysians friends. During our two-weeks in Balkan, the schedules provided by Relax Travel Agent were well-planned and fantastic. Our tour guide, Elvis, was very experienced and knowledgeable on the history of Balkans. Elvis has a good sense of humor and friendly.This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank to Elvis, Micky, Eddie and Raja Rafidah for making our trip a memorable one. Indeed a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend Elvis as your tour guide for those who wish to visit Balkans in the future.Best Regards, Koo Tin Lan (Brunei)