All the best Balkan sights

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12 Cities in
7 Countries
From $3,956 Was $4,395
Tirana
Mostar Sarajevo
Sofia
Budva Kotor
Skopje
Arbanassi Brasov Bucharest Veliko Tarnovo
Belgrade
8 Cities in
3 Countries
From $3,983 Was $4,425
Mostar Sarajevo
Dubrovnik Plitvice Lakes National Park Split Trogir Zagreb
Kotor
10 Cities in
2 Countries
From $3,175
Dubrovnik Opatija Plitvice Lakes National Park Pula Rovinj Split Trogir Zagreb
Bled Ljubljana
27 Cities in
12 Countries
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9 Cities in
1 Country
From $2,817
Bol Dubrovnik Hvar Korcula Mljet Slano Split Ston Vis
9 Cities in
1 Country
From $3,167
Bol Dubrovnik Hvar Korcula Mljet Slano Split Ston Vis
8 Cities in
1 Country
From $2,977
Dubrovnik Korcula Metkovic Opatija Rab Island Sibenik Split Zadar
8 Cities in
1 Country
From $3,557
Dubrovnik Korcula Metkovic Opatija Rab Island Sibenik Split Zadar
If you’re trying to choose your Balkan travel destinations, you’ve got plenty of options. There are several countries within the Balkan Peninsula including Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Kosovo. Parts of Croatia, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Slovenia, Romania and Serbia also make up the Balkans.
Spread over half a million square kilometres, the climate varies greatly around the Balkans. In general, the spring and autumn shoulder seasons are perfect for mild temperatures, less crowded cities and blooming national parks, while summer brings hot weather and perfect beach days. If you’re taking on the chilly winter, pack your snow gear!
The meaning behind the name ‘Balkans’ is obscure. The word ‘Balkan’ means ‘mountain’ in Turkish and was aptly used to describe this mountainous region throughout history. While the concept of the “Balkans” was created by a German geographer in 1808, the term became more popular in the 19th and 20th centuries as a geopolitical concept.
Dreaming of a Balkans road trip? Our top Balkans itinerary takes you to the best places in the region, starting in Romania’s capital Bucharest. Head to Sofia in Bulgaria, cross to Skopje in North Macedonia, then arrive in Tirana in Albania. Travel up to Montenegro, see the sights of Bosnia and Herzegovina, then finish up in Serbia’s Belgrade for the ultimate Balkan adventure.