The Grand Balkans Journey · From Manila
The Balkans.Remarkably expansive.
A 17-day passage through eight countries, bringing medieval towns, Adriatic coastlines, mountain lakes and layered histories together in one escorted journey.
Check current availabilityEurope beyond the familiar
Eight countries.
One considered journey.
Travel through Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia with flights, four-star accommodation, meals and guided touring arranged together.
A glimpse of the journey
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Journey details
Departure dates from December 2026 onward
Date note: departures before December 2026 and listings marked sold out have been omitted. All retained dates, flight times and availability require written confirmation.
Published complete-group rate tiers
These are public base rates per person. The applicable tier depends on the final confirmed size of the complete tour group—not only the number travelling in one booking. The published minimum is 20 travellers. Add US$500 per person for the December departure or US$300 per person for each listed 2027 spring departure.
Seventeen-day programme
Depart Manila
Depart Manila for Bucharest according to the confirmed flight arrangement.
Bucharest to Brașov
Arrive in Bucharest and transfer to Brașov.
Castles of Romania
Tour Brașov, visit Bran Castle and Peleș Castle, then return to Bucharest.
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
Tour Bucharest, passing the Opera House and Village Museum, then transfer to Veliko Tarnovo.
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Enjoy a guided city tour of Veliko Tarnovo, then transfer to Sofia.
Sofia, Rila and Skopje
Photo stop at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, visit Rila Monastery and continue to Skopje.
Skopje and Ohrid
Tour Skopje, then proceed to Ohrid for a guided city tour.
Ohrid to Tirana
Visit the Monastery of Saint Naum, depart for Tirana and enjoy a city tour.
Tirana to Budva
Proceed to Budva and enjoy a guided city tour.
Kotor to Dubrovnik
Enjoy a guided tour of Kotor, then proceed to Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik
Explore Dubrovnik on a guided city tour, with a second night in the city.
Mostar and Sarajevo
Travel to Mostar for a guided tour, then continue to Sarajevo for guided sightseeing and free time.
Sarajevo to Bihać
Proceed to Bihać.
Plitvice and Zagreb
Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, continue to Zagreb for a guided city tour and transfer to Postojna.
Postojna, Bled and Ljubljana
Visit Postojna Cave, travel to Bled for a pletna-boat ride and city tour, then continue to Ljubljana for guided sightseeing.
Ljubljana to Manila
Depart Ljubljana, transfer to the airport and arrive in Manila according to the confirmed flight schedule.
Programme note: visits, routes and attraction access may change because of flight schedules, traffic, weather, seasonal access, closures or local operating conditions. The source presents some locations as photo stops or pass-by sightseeing; the final operating itinerary should identify each included admission.
Included in the journey
- Roundtrip international airfare; airline is not stated
- Hand-carry and check-in baggage; weights are not stated
- Four-star hotel accommodation; number of hotel nights is not stated
- Meals as specified
- Private coach
- Fully arranged tours
- English-speaking tour guide
- European tour manager
- Filipino tour escort
The itinerary labels 14 breakfasts and 14 dinners, plus onboard meals on the international travel days. Hotel names, room-sharing basis, flight routing and baggage allowances require confirmation.
Exclusions and additional charges
- Airline taxes — amount to be confirmed
- City taxes — amount and payment method to be confirmed
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee and related services
- Tipping — amount and payment method to be confirmed
- Meals not specifically listed
- Personal purchases and optional services
Unknown charges remain outside the calculator. Request an itemised quotation before booking.
Who this journey suits
- Experienced Filipino travellers looking beyond Europe’s more familiar routes
- Couples, friends and mature travellers who value an escorted multi-country itinerary
- Guests comfortable with frequent city changes, long coach journeys and regular walking
- Travellers drawn to history, architecture, mountain scenery and the Adriatic coast
Important travel reminders
Rates are per person and depend on the final confirmed complete-tour-group size. The source does not state the airline, flight routing, hotel-night count, room-sharing basis, baggage weights or fixed exclusion amounts. Rates, seats, rooms and sightseeing remain subject to availability and final written confirmation. Each traveller remains responsible for valid passports, visas, transit permissions and entry requirements. Visa approval cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
What does the US$3,288 “from” rate mean?
It is the published base rate per person when the complete tour group reaches at least 40 travellers. Every retained departure carries a separate date addition.
How much is the December departure?
The US$500 addition makes the starting amount US$3,788 per person at the 40+ complete-group tier, before exclusions.
Is baggage included?
Hand-carry and check-in baggage are listed, but their weights are not published and must be confirmed.
Are visa and taxes included?
No. Visa assistance and fee, airline taxes and city taxes are listed as exclusions.
Package estimate
See the published cost.
Enquire with clarity.
Select a departure, confirmed complete-group tier and the number of travellers in your booking. The matching date addition is applied automatically.
19 Dec 2026–04 Jan 2027 · 2 travellers · US$3,788 per person including the published date addition.
- The tier depends on the final complete tour-group size; published minimum 20 travellers.
- Airline taxes, city taxes, visa assistance and fee, travel insurance and tipping are not included.
- No currency conversion is applied.
- This estimate does not reserve space and remains subject to current availability.
Begin your Balkans journey
Eight countries,
thoughtfully arranged.
Share your preferred departure and number of travellers. We’ll confirm the current complete-group tier, flights, room arrangements, baggage, visa requirements and itemised exclusions before preparing your private quotation.
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