Small Group Journeys
Set dates, guaranteed to run, with a local expert guide.
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Local, not globalOur own team in the Balkans
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Small groupsUp to 24, 10–12 on average
US travel associationsUSTOA · ASTA · NTA · ATTA
Ways to travel
Private Journeys
Any of our journeys on your dates, or one designed just for you.
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Specialty Tours
Active, single-country and special-interest trips, on request.
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SERBIA · BOSNIA · MONTENEGRO · CROATIA
Balkan Essentials – 9 days
9 daysBelgrade to DubrovnikSmall group
Activity: moderate · Next Mar 27, 2027
From €1,895
SLOVENIA · CROATIA
Balkan Extended: Ljubljana to Split
9 daysLjubljana to SplitSmall group
Activity: moderate · Next Apr 20, 2027
From €2,865
SERBIA · ROMANIA · BULGARIA
The Best of Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria
12 daysBelgrade to SofiaSmall group
Activity: moderate · Next Mar 27, 2027
From €2,465
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Small group journey
Balkan Essentials
9 days · Belgrade to Dubrovnik
Journey highlights
- 01Belgrade's fortress and Old Town with a local guide
- 02Mostar and its famous Old Bridge
- 03The Bay of Kotor and the island village of Perast
- 04Dubrovnik's city walls at golden hour
2027 dates now openFrom €1,895per person
The Balkan&more Standard
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Small groups by design
Guaranteed departures carry 24 travelers at most, 10 to 12 on average. Private journeys run for your party alone. Small enough for family wineries, working workshops and tables that seat a few.
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Storytelling guides
Fully escorted by tour leaders who have been with us for years. They tell the region’s stories, not dates, and because they are known locally, doors open. For many, the guide is the highlight.
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One operator, across the region
Based in Belgrade, we run our own tours across nine Balkan countries and beyond. One contract, one point of contact, no chain of local agents. When plans change, our people are already there.
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Named hotels, not categories
Every hotel is named before you book, centrally located and inspected by our own team. City hotels start at 4*, then boutique, heritage, 5* or small hidden places. Tell us how you like to stay.
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Every format, same standards
Guaranteed small-group departures, private journeys, tailor-made itineraries and specialty tours. The route, pace and group size change. The standards on this page stay the same.
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Experience More included
Curated local moments built into every program and its price, never sold as extras once you arrive. Each itinerary states how many are included.
4.8 / 5 · 300+ reviews across travel platforms
Read more reviewsWhat our travelers say
★★★★★“Very much appreciated guidance by both primary guides and especially the many opportunities for free afternoons and evenings to take advantage of this guidance.”
★★★★★“The 19 day circle of the Balkans was a wonderful experience! The cities, towns, guides and pace were amazing. I loved that we didn’t have to be rushing early in the morning.”
★★★★★“We have a super guide Nemanja Pivnicki, one of the best I experienced. I’ll seriously recommend to go with his lead.”
★★★★★“We had an absolutely fantastic experience travelling through Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria with our guide, Dragan.”
★★★★★“The tour from Belgrade to Athens was a very positive experience in every way. We experienced a perfect mix of vibrant capital cities and rich historical sites.”
★★★★★“This is one of the best tours we have experienced. Balkan countries are VERY beautiful, from cities and natural wonders.”
Experience More
Step into local life with handpicked experiences that connect you to the heart of the Balkans.
How it works
- 01Choose your trip
Explore our curated itineraries and find your perfect match.
- 02Talk to an expert
Share your ideas and get a custom recommendation.
- 03Reserve with a deposit
Secure your trip with a simple deposit.
- 04Travel with 24/7 support
Enjoy your journey with round-the-clock assistance.
From your first idea to the day you fly home, a real person on our Belgrade team is with you at every step.
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- Reserve your place with a deposit
- Pay the balance in monthly installments
- Full refund up to 60 days before departure
- 24/7 support from our Belgrade team
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