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Highlights of the Balkans 2026
14 days from Belgrade to Tirana
Tour Description:
For the travel lover who wishes to see it all, this tour of the beauty of Balkan countries delivers! Visit the must-see sites and hear about the long and fascinating histories as you journey through Serbia, Romania, North Macedonia, and Albania. Explore Serbia’s capital city of Belgrade, along with the Romanian cities of Timisoara, Sibiu andBucharest. Visit Brasov’s impressive Black Church; Ruse, Bulgaria’s “Little Vienna;” the byzantine Holy Sofia Church, built in the 6th century and today a symbol of Sofia; plus, Staro Nagorichane Monastery near Kumanovo, and Tirana’s Bunk’Art, in Albania. Revel in remarkable experiences along the way, including a visit to Romania’s 14th-century Bran Castle of Dracula lore. See its torture chambers and enjoy dinner on the castle grounds. Embark on a boat cruise on Lake Ohrid and see the monastery of Saint Naum. This Eastern Europe tour is sure to thrill!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 03 May 26 — Sunday 17 May 26 | Starting at $4,399 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 May 26 — Sunday 31 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,399 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 31 May 26 — Sunday 14 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Sunday 12 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 12 Jul 26 — Sunday 26 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,319 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Jul 26 — Sunday 09 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 09 Aug 26 — Sunday 23 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,399 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Sep 26 — Sunday 20 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Sep 26 — Sunday 27 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingWe’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi and a boat cruise on Lake Ohrid. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
The Bran Castle visit requires guests to navigate many steps which may pose a challenge for those with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
The Bran Castle visit requires guests to navigate many steps which may pose a challenge for those with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel
Day 2
Follow a guided sightseeing featuring main sights like the Santa Sava Church and views of the fascinating Kalemegdan Fortress. Free afternoon and evening
Day 3
TIMISOARA Admire the Romanian Orthodox Church, seat of the archbishop.
SIBIU An orientation tour reveals Sibiu’s towers, churches, and buildings dating back to the 14th century 267mi / 430km
Day 4
BRASOV Follow your guide for a tour of the city and visit the Black Church. Later visit Bran Castle and enjoy [LF] dinner on the castle grounds at Queen Mary Tea House. 93mi / 150km
Day 5
SINAIA Visit Peles castle 118mi / 190km
Day 6
BUCHAREST Follow your guide for a sightseeing that includes views of the palace where former Romanian dictator Ceausescu lived
Day 7
RUSE Stop in Bulgaria’s most important river port nicknamed “Little Vienna” due to its beautiful neo-baroque and neo-rococo architecture. 242 mi / 390 km
Day 8
SOFIA Hear the history of this fascinating capital city during your guided sightseeing tour.
Visit the Byzantine Holy Sofia Church
Day 9
KUMANOVO Visit the Staro Nagorichane Monastery.
SKOPJE Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant 155mi / 250km
Day 10
SKOPJE Guided sightseeing includes views of the city’s landmarks
Day 11
OHRID Guided sightseeing includes a boat cruise. 112mi / 180km
Day 12
OHRID Visit the monastery of Saint Naum 81mi / 130km
Day 13
TIRANA Guided walking tour of the city features a visit to the Bunk’Art and the main square. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Day 14
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Belgrade | Sibiu | Brasov | Bucharest | Sofia | Skopje | Ohrid | Tirana |
Mercure Belgrade Excelsior
Hotel as shown or similar
Kneza Milosa 5 Belgrade Serbia
This elegant hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and style for your Serbian adventure, just steps from the City Hall and Parliament Building. The hotel's smartly furnished guest rooms feature ample natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is included to stay connected, a desk, and a minibar for refreshing drinks. All rooms come equipped with a laptop-sized safe and an LED TV for entertainment.
Hotel as shown or similar
Kneza Milosa 5 Belgrade Serbia
This elegant hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and style for your Serbian adventure, just steps from the City Hall and Parliament Building. The hotel's smartly furnished guest rooms feature ample natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is included to stay connected, a desk, and a minibar for refreshing drinks. All rooms come equipped with a laptop-sized safe and an LED TV for entertainment.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
