Lake Ohrid, Skopje and Matka Canyon
Our Hidden Balkan trip spends days 11 to 13 in North Macedonia: Lake Ohrid, Skopje and a boat ride in Matka Canyon, as part of 14 days across seven countries.
14 days from about $3,650 (€3,175) per person
Fourteen days, seven countries, from Belgrade to Sofia.
14 days · 7 countries
Fourteen days, seven countries, from Belgrade to Sofia.
Best for: seeing the most countries in one trip
From about $3,650 €3,175 per person, DBL/TWIN share
No trip matches those choices.
Breakfast is at your hotel, and the days run at a relaxed pace.
Your guide walks you through old towns like Ohrid, Sarajevo and Kotor, and tells you the stories behind the stone. Some afternoons and evenings are yours: a coffee on the square, a rest, or a walk on your own.
Along the way there are small moments you'll talk about for years, such as Belgrade Sundown Cruise, Šumadija Royal Wines, Zlatibor Gourmet Session, Šargan Eight Railroad, A Taste of History. All of them are included.
And you'll see a part of Europe most of your friends haven't seen yet.
“I loved that we didn’t have to be rushing early in the morning.”
“…the many opportunities for free afternoons and evenings…”
You are never on your own: a local guide travels with your group, and your bags ride in our vehicle. The main risk is the same as in any busy European city: pickpockets in crowded places. The US State Department rates Serbia at Level 2, "exercise increased caution", because of petty crime. You can read each country's current advisory at travel.state.gov.
We rate this trip Relaxed. Sightseeing is on foot with your guide, often on cobbled streets and some steps in the old towns. Hours on foot a day: TBC. If you use a cane or need help, tell Ana before you book.
Medicare usually does not pay for care outside the US. Some Medigap plans pay 80% of emergency care abroad after a $250 deductible, up to $50,000 in your lifetime. Ask your plan what it covers, and buy travel insurance with medical cover for the trip.
Air Serbia flies nonstop from New York JFK to Belgrade, about 10 hours. Your airport pickup on arrival day is included. Tell us your flight number and we meet you. If your flight is late: what we do TBC.
Included: 4-star and 5-star hotels, breakfast every day and the other meals listed (13 on the 14-day trip), a professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour, our vehicle, your airport pickup, and the entrance tickets and tastings listed for each day.
Not included: international flights, tips and porterage, the transfer to the airport at the end (you can add it), meals not listed, and travel insurance.
A 30% deposit holds your place. If you cancel 60 days or more before departure, you get all of it back. Cancellation policy applied. You pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express or DinaCard) through Banca Intesa's secure system, protected by 3-D Secure. Prices are in euros; your card is charged in Serbian dinars at the day's rate. We are members of USTOA, ASTA, NTA and ATTA.
Yes, and every date runs even if you are the only one booked. A room of your own costs extra: €850.
No. With a US passport you can visit all of these countries without a visa for trips like these. In the EU countries, a new border system takes your fingerprints and photo the first time you arrive, which can mean a short wait. ETIAS, a new €20 online permit, is expected in 2027 but is not needed yet.
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“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 had an absolutely fantastic experience travelling through Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria with our guide, Dragan.”
“This is one of the best tours we have experienced. Balkan countries are VERY beautiful, from cities and natural wonders.”
Ana Žugić, Head of Sales and Marketing, in our Belgrade office
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A 30% deposit holds your place. If your plans change, you get a full refund up to 60 days before departure.
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