Highlights of the Balkans: 10-Day Private Tour
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OVERVIEW
A Journey From Lake Bled to Sarajevo, Dubrovnik & Tirana
Highlights of the Balkans is a 10-day, 9-night private guided tour from Ljubljana to Tiranë, crossing five countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania. Along the way you see Lake Bled, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Budva and Tirana. You travel with your own guide and driver for the whole trip, not as part of a shared group, and pricing starts from $1,750 per person for parties of 10 or more.
10 Days / 9 Nights
Duration
Ljubljana
Departure
Tiranë
Return
Private, guided
Style
✓ 100% private tour, no joining a group
✓ Licensed local guides
✓ Flexible dates & group sizes
✓ Free, no-obligation quote
FROM
$1,750 per person
For groups of 10 or more. See the full price table below.
Tailored to your dates and group size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Price Covers
Here is what the price includes, and what it does not.
What's Included
Services of professionally licensed private guides on local tours
19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 dinners
Ferry and catamaran transportation mentioned in the itinerary
English-speaking guided tours mentioned in the itinerary
Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel
All taxes, entrance & museum fees
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking deluxe vehicle for the tours and transfers
VAT
What's Not Included
International airfares
Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff, etc.
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
DAY BY DAY
10 days and 9 nights from Ljubljana to Tiranë.
Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
Arrival Day · Slovenia
Upon your arrival you will have a private transfer to your hotel in Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2: Ljubljana
Lake Bled Day Trip · Slovenia
After breakfast you will be transferred to Lake Bled, one of the world’s most celebrated lakes, for a traditional pletna boat ride to the Church of the Assumption of Mary and a visit to Bled Castle. Return to Ljubljana to visit Ljubljana Castle, standing on Castle Hill above the old town.
Day 3: Zagreb
City Tour · Croatia
This morning you will drive to Zagreb for a city sightseeing tour, visiting the fortified Upper Town, the Cathedral, Jelačić Square, the Stone Gate, the Bloody Bridge, St. Mark’s Church and Square, and the Museum of Broken Relationships, among other sights.
Day 4: Plitvice Lakes to Sarajevo
Travel Day · Croatia / Bosnia-Herzegovina
This morning you will transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site known for its high waterfalls and multi-tiered turquoise lakes set amid lush forest. After time at leisure in the park, continue on to Sarajevo for the overnight.
Day 5: Sarajevo to Mostar
Travel Day · Bosnia-Herzegovina
This morning you will take a sightseeing tour of Sarajevo, visiting Baščaršija, the old bazaar, Gazi Husrev-beg’s Mosque, the Town Hall, the Cathedral and the Synagogue. In the afternoon, continue to Mostar, one of the country’s most ethnically diverse cities, for a tour of the UNESCO-protected Old Bridge and the historic Turkish House.
Day 6: Mostar
Bosnia-Herzegovina
This morning you will take a walking tour of Mostar, visiting the Kujundžiluk jewelry bazaar, the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, the Muslibegović House and the UNESCO-listed Old Bridge. Afterward, transfer to the village of Blagaj to see the source of the Buna River.
Day 7: Dubrovnik
Travel + Guided Walking Tour · Croatia
This morning you will transfer to Dubrovnik. Explore the Old City streets, the ancient city walls, the City Cathedral, the Church of St. Blaise, the Sponza Palace (the city archive), the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery, home to one of the oldest working pharmacies in the world, plus the bell towers and Orlando’s Column.
Day 8: Budva
Travel Day · Montenegro
This morning you will transfer to Budva, Montenegro, for a walking tour of Budva’s Old Town. Evening at leisure.
Day 9: Tiranë
Travel + Sightseeing · Albania
This morning you will drive to Tirana, Albania, for a sightseeing tour taking in landmarks such as the Prime Minister’s Office, Skanderbeg Square, the Palace of Culture, the Ethem Bey Mosque and the main boulevard.
Day 10: Departure from Tiranë
Departure Day
Time at leisure to explore Tirana before your private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
TOUR MAP
Where This Tour Takes You
The route of the Highlights of the Balkans on the map.
PRICING
Prices
1 Participant
$5,250
2 Participants
$3,800
4 Participants
$2,700
6 Participants
$2,100
10+ Participants · Best Value
$1,750
Prices change with the season and the month of travel. Please ask for the real price valid for the time you are planning to travel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers about what is included, how the days run and how to adjust this trip to you.
How is the price calculated?
Price depends on group size, from 1,750 USD per person for 10 or more travelers up to 5,250 USD per person for a single traveler. Prices vary by season, so ask for the exact rate for your travel dates.
Is this a private tour or a small-group tour?
Private. Your own guide and driver travel with just your party for all 10 days, with no joining a shared bus or group itinerary.
What is included in the price?
The price covers: services of professionally licensed private guides on local tours; 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 dinners; ferry and catamaran transportation mentioned in the itinerary; english-speaking guided tours mentioned in the itinerary; inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel; all taxes, entrance & museum fees; transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking deluxe vehicle for the tours and transfers; vAT.
What is not included?
International airfares; Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff, etc..
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Ljubljana and ends in Tiranë. Airport transfers to and from your hotel are included.
Which hotels do you use on this route?
Hotel names are confirmed per booking, based on availability and season. Our hotel pages list the properties we work with in each destination.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes. This is our standard plan, and dates, pace and stops can be adjusted around your interests. Tell us what you want when you request your quote.
TRAVELER REVIEWS
What Guests Say
★★★★★
“This is our second time in Croatia with the same tour company. As always they did a great job entertaining us, showing the hospitality and ensuring our safety. We have an enjoyable time and would definitely use them again.”
Chun W., California, USA
★★★★★
“In the last 3 years, I have dealt with approximately a dozen companies while planning two trips. I used 5 of them. At last I found Jordan and his company. I will look no further.”
Marjorie L., California, USA
★★★★★
“We were so pleased with our experience, that we plan to book another trip with All Private Tours to see more of the coastal regions of the Mediterranean.”
Renate D., Maryland, USA
Ready to See the Balkans Your Way?
Private guide, private driver, your own pace across five countries in 10 days. Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll send a tailored quote.