13 Days 12 Nights Milan – Istanbul Ultimate Balkan Adventure
Trip Info
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Accommodation
12 nights in hotels, buffet breakfast included.
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City
Milan, Udine, Vienna, Zagreb, Bihać, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Shkodër, Ohrid, Sofia, Istanbul
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Transportation
All transfers between cities by modern air-conditioned vehicles; English-speaking escort and local guides.
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Start Date
Oct 05, 2026
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End Date
Oct 17, 2026
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Duration
13 Days 12 Nights
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Capacity
45 people
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Price
EUR2,340
Overview
A 13-day, 12-night grand journey from Milan to Istanbul through Italy, Austria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey.
Starting in Milan, Europe's fashion capital, this grand journey passes the canals of Venice, the imperial palaces of Vienna and the historic streets of Zagreb before reaching the heart of the Balkans. After Plitvice Lakes, Ottoman-era Sarajevo, the Old Bridge of Mostar, the walls of Dubrovnik and the Bay of Kotor, the route continues through Albania, Lake Ohrid, Skopje and Sofia, ending with the unforgettable skyline of Istanbul. Twelve nights in hotels with buffet breakfast; an English-speaking escort travels with you throughout, with local guides in the main cities.
Tour Gallery
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Old Bridge of Mostar
Dubrovnik city walls and Old Town
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Lake Ohrid and the Church of St. John
Meeting Points
- Milan, Udine, Vienna, Zagreb, Bihać, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Shkodër, Ohrid, Sofia, Istanbul central meeting point - 01 Sep 2026 08:30 - Your guide will be waiting with a welcome sign.
- Milan, Udine, Vienna, Zagreb, Bihać, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Shkodër, Ohrid, Sofia, Istanbul transfer point - 01 Sep 2026 09:00 - Please arrive on time for luggage handover.
Things You Should Know
- Payment terms: 30% deposit due upon confirmation or 45 days prior to arrival (whichever comes first); the remaining 70% is due 20 days prior to arrival. Failure to pay voids the reservation. The rooming list is required 15 days prior to arrival. All bank charges are borne by the client (OUR basis).
- Cancellation terms: Free cancellation 40 or more days before arrival. 39–10 days before arrival: up to 4 rooms may be cancelled free of charge; rooms beyond this incur an 80% penalty per person. 9–0 days before arrival, no-show or early departure: 100% of the total fare is charged.
- Child policy: Under 2 years free of charge. Ages 2–11 sharing a room with 2 adults (extra bed): 20% reduction. Ages 2–11 sharing with 1 adult: full adult fare. Age 12 and above: adult fare.
- Hotels: Final hotel names are subject to group confirmation and availability.
- Group size: minimum 10 participants required for the tour to operate; maximum 45.
Included and Not Included
- Accommodation in the hotels listed in the programme with daily buffet breakfast.
- All transfers between cities and hotels (18, 28/30 or 48/54-seat vehicle depending on group size).
- Under EU rules coaches may operate max. 12 hours per day; the itinerary may be adjusted for delays beyond our control.
- 0.5 L of water per person per day.
- English-speaking tour escort from the beginning until the end of the tour.
- Local tour guides in the cities specified in the itinerary.
- All city taxes, parking, local taxes and highway charges.
- Entrance fees: Venice boat transfer, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Flights / airfare.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees, if required.
- Personal expenses: drinks, hotel extras, laundry, telephone and medical expenses.
- Porterage services.
- Gratuities for guide and driver (minimum €3.00 per day for the guide + €2.00 per day for the driver).
- Optional activities and any services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
Tour Program
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Day 01: Day 1
Arrival in Milan and transfer to the hotel. Milan City Tour: Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Sforza Castle and the glamorous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele with its luxury stores. Overnight: Milan.
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Day 02: Day 2
Route: Milan → Venice → Udine. Venice City Tour: Piazza San Marco, the maze of narrow alleys, charming squares and superb art galleries. Optional: gondola ride in Venice. Overnight: Udine. Breakfast included.
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Day 03: Day 3
Route: Udine → Vienna. Vienna City Tour: Opera House, Ringstrasse, Hofburg Imperial Palace, City Hall, Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Stadtpark. Overnight: Vienna. Breakfast included.
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Day 04: Day 4
Route: Vienna → Zagreb. Zagreb City Tour: Cathedral of St. Stephen, Dolac Market, the Stone Gate, St. Mark's Square, Museum of Naïve Art, Ban Jelačić Square, Zagreb City Scale Model and Strossmayer Promenade. Overnight: Zagreb. Breakfast included.
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Day 05: Day 5
Route: Zagreb → Plitvice Lakes → Bihać. Optional: guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight: Bihać. Breakfast included.
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Day 06: Day 6
Route: Bihać → Sarajevo. Sarajevo City Tour: Eternal Flame, City Hall & the House of Spite, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, the Bazaar, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sebilj and Baščaršija Mosque. Overnight: Sarajevo. Breakfast included.
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Day 07: Day 7
Route: Sarajevo → Mostar → Dubrovnik. Mostar City Tour: Old Town, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, the Old Bridge of Mostar and the Crooked (Narrow) Bridge. Dubrovnik City Tour: Stradun, Orlando's Column, the Rector's Palace, the oldest pharmacy in Europe, the Clock Tower, the War Museum and the Franciscan Monastery. Overnight: Dubrovnik. Breakfast included.
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Day 08: Day 8
Route: Dubrovnik → Kotor → Shkodër. Kotor City Tour: City Walls, Square of Arms, Clock Tower, Prince's Palace, Napoleon's Theatre, Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum and Orthodox Square. Overnight: Shkodër. Breakfast included.
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Day 09: Day 9
Route: Shkodër → Tirana → Ohrid. Tirana City Tour (panoramic by coach): Skanderbeg Square and Et'hem Bey Mosque. Ohrid City Tour: Lake Ohrid, Činar Square, the Halveti Hayati Tekke and the Church of St. Sophia. Overnight: Ohrid. Breakfast included.
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Day 10: Day 10
Route: Ohrid → Skopje → Sofia. Skopje City Tour: Macedonia Square, the Stone Bridge, the Statue of Alexander the Great, Skopje Fortress, Mustafa Pasha Mosque and Murat Pasha Mosque. Overnight: Sofia. Breakfast included.
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Day 11: Day 11
Route: Sofia → Istanbul. Sofia City Tour: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Holy Synod, the National Theatre and Banya Bashi Mosque. Overnight: Istanbul. Breakfast included.
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Day 12: Day 12
Istanbul City Tour: the Roman Hippodrome where chariot races were held, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed), Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. Overnight: Istanbul. Breakfast included.
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Day 13: Day 13
Free time for shopping at the Grand Bazaar and other local bazaars. Transfer to the airport for departure. Breakfast included.
Guest Reviews
3 reviews on this Tours - Showing 1 to 3
Ayse Yilmaz Aug 12, 2026
13 Gün 12 Gece Milano – İstanbul Muhteşem Balkan Macerası turunda rehberlik ve planlama gercekten cok basariliydi.
Mert Kaya Aug 18, 2026
Program akici, konaklama duzenli ve Milano, Udine, Viyana, Zagreb, Bihać, Saraybosna, Dubrovnik, İşkodra, Ohri, Sofya, İstanbul deneyimi keyifliydi.
Selin Demir Aug 25, 2026
Rezervasyon sureci hizliydi, ekip her asamada destek oldu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The tour capacity is planned for 45 adults and 0 children.
The order of the route may change depending on weather and operational conditions.
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