The highlights of the Balkan in ten weeks
Europe itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 16, 2020
70 days
3360 km
31 steps
This itinerary is a ten week trip through the Balkan countries. On this itinerary you will pass through the main highlights of the Balkan countries and get to see some beautiful and interesting cities and towns and a wide variety of landscapes.
Step 1: Bovec
2 days recommended
Bovec
Bovec is a town in the northwest of Slovenia. The town is surrounded by the peaks of the Julian Alps and is known for its adventure sports such as skiing, climbing and rafting.
step 1: Bovec
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
20 km / 12 miles
step 2: Triglav National Park
Step 2: Triglav National Park
2 days recommended
Triglav National Park
Triglav National Park is the only national park in Slovenia and is located in the northwest of the country. It's known for its unspoiled mountain landscapes, consisting of lakes, rivers, forests and mountain peaks.
step 2: Triglav National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
25 km / 15 miles
step 3: Kranjska Gora
Step 3: Kranjska Gora
1 days recommended
Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora is an alpine town located in the northwest of Slovenia. It's known for its resorts and skiing.
step 3: Kranjska Gora
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
39 km / 24 miles
step 4: Lake Bled
Step 4: Lake Bled
2 days recommended
Lake Bled
Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps of northwestern Slovenia. The extremely picturesque lake is famous for the island with a church located in the middle of the lake and bled castle overlooking the lake.
step 4: Lake Bled
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
55 km / 34 miles
step 5: Ljubljana
Step 5: Ljubljana
2 days recommended
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia. It's known for its university, many parks and museums.
step 5: Ljubljana
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
135 km / 83 miles
step 6: Zagreb
Step 6: Zagreb
3 days recommended
Zagreb
Zagreb, located in the northwest of the country, is Croatia’s capital. The city is known for its Austro-Hungarian architecture.
step 6: Zagreb
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
162 km / 100 miles
step 7: Plitviče Lakes National Park
Step 7: Plitviče Lakes National Park
2 days recommended
Plitviče Lakes National Park
Plitviče Lakes National Park is located in central Croatia. The park is known for its limestone canyon with a chain of 16 terraced lakes, which are joined by impressive waterfalls.
step 7: Plitviče Lakes National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
136 km / 84 miles
step 8: Zadar
Step 8: Zadar
2 days recommended
Zadar
Zadar is a city on the Dalmatian coast. The city is known for its old town, with Roman and Venetian ruins.
step 8: Zadar
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
157 km / 97 miles
step 9: Split
Step 9: Split
2 days recommended
Split
Split is Croatia's second-largest city located on the Adriatic Sea. Split is known for its old town, beaches and nightlife.
step 9: Split
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
61 km / 37 miles
step 10: Hvar
Step 10: Hvar
3 days recommended
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. The town is best known for its summer resorts, beaches, nightlife and the port town Hvar, encircled by 13th-century walls.
step 10: Hvar
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
208 km / 129 miles
step 11: Dubrovnik
Step 11: Dubrovnik
2 days recommended
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a town in the south of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. It's famed for its old town, encircled by massive stone walls.
step 11: Dubrovnik
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
122 km / 75 miles
step 12: Mostar
Step 12: Mostar
2 days recommended
Mostar
Mostar is a town located in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the Neretva River. It’s known for the its old town with the iconic Stari Most, a reconstructed medieval arched bridge.
step 12: Mostar
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
126 km / 78 miles
step 13: Sarajevo
Step 13: Sarajevo
3 days recommended
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located along the Miljacka River. The city is known for its large marketplace, its museums and its many mosques.
step 13: Sarajevo
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
287 km / 178 miles
step 14: Novi Sad
Step 14: Novi Sad
2 days recommended
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is located in the north of Serbia and is Serbia'a second largest city. The city is known for its old quarter and Petrovaradin Fortress.
step 14: Novi Sad
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
95 km / 59 miles
step 15: Belgrade
Step 15: Belgrade
3 days recommended
Belgrade
Belgrade, located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, is the capital and largest city of Serbia. The city is known for Belgrade fortress, its many museums and its vibrant nightlife.
step 15: Belgrade
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
351 km / 218 miles
step 16: Durmitor National Park
Step 16: Durmitor National Park
3 days recommended
Durmitor National Park
Durmitor National Park is located in the mountainous region of Montenegro. The park is known for its incredible scenery consisting of rugged mountains, glacial lakes and the Tara river creating a deep canyon and abundance of available outdoor activities.
step 16: Durmitor National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
155 km / 96 miles
step 17: Kotor
Step 17: Kotor
2 days recommended
Kotor
Kotor is a town located on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast. The town is known for its medieval old town with several Romanesque churches.
step 17: Kotor
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
21 km / 13 miles
step 18: Budva
Step 18: Budva
2 days recommended
Budva
Budva is a town on the Adriatic Sea. The town is known for its walled medieval old town, beaches and nightlife.
step 18: Budva
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
63 km / 39 miles
step 19: Podgorica
Step 19: Podgorica
2 days recommended
Podgorica
Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro with a population of about 200,000 people. The city is known for its Turkish old town and vibrant nightlife.
step 19: Podgorica
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
91 km / 56 miles
step 20: Theth National Park
Step 20: Theth National Park
3 days recommended
Theth National Park
Theth National Park is located in the mountains of Northern Albania. The park is known for its beautiful landscapes consisting of mountains, rivers, waterfalls and lagoons.
step 20: Theth National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
72 km / 44 miles
step 21: Shkodër
Step 21: Shkodër
2 days recommended
Shkodër
Shkodër or Shkodra is a city located in northern Albania, next to Lake Skadar. The city is known for its old town and for the ruins of Rozafa Castle.
step 21: Shkodër
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
180 km / 111 miles
step 22: Prizren
Step 22: Prizren
2 days recommended
Prizren
Prizren is a city located in the south of Kosovo. The city is known for its Ottoman architecture and mosques.
step 22: Prizren
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
84 km / 52 miles
step 23: Pristina
Step 23: Pristina
2 days recommended
Pristina
Pristina is the capital and largest city of Kosovo. The city will not win any beauty contest but does offer some interesting sights an museums and has an upcoming nightlife scene.
step 23: Pristina
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
92 km / 57 miles
step 24: Skopje
Step 24: Skopje
3 days recommended
Skopje
Skopje, located on the banks of the Vardar River, is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. The city was occupied by many different peoples which can be seen from its variety if historic sites, there are a few Roman sites, several Byzantine churches and many mosques and buildings build by the Ottomans.
step 24: Skopje
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
14 km / 8 miles
step 25: Matka Canyon
Step 25: Matka Canyon
1 days recommended
Matka Canyon
The Matka Canyon is a canyon located to the west of Skopje carved out by the Treska River. The canyon area is home to several historic churches and monasteries and is a popular outdoor destination.
step 25: Matka Canyon
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
163 km / 101 miles
step 26: Ohrid
Step 26: Ohrid
3 days recommended
Ohrid
Ohrid is a town located on the hilly shores of Lake Ohrid in the southwest of the country. The town is known for its old town, medieval churches, monasteries and stunning views over Lake Ohrid.
step 26: Ohrid
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
129 km / 80 miles
step 27: Tirana
Step 27: Tirana
3 days recommended
Tirana
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. The city is known for its many museums and its colourful Ottoman and Soviet-era architecture.
step 27: Tirana
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
123 km / 76 miles
step 28: Berat
Step 28: Berat
2 days recommended
Berat
Berat is a town located on the Osum River, in central Albania. The town is nicknamed ‘The City of a Thousand Windows’ and is known for its white Ottoman houses and Berat Castle.
step 28: Berat
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
113 km / 70 miles
step 29: Gjirokaster
Step 29: Gjirokaster
2 days recommended
Gjirokaster
Gjirokastër is a town located in southern Albania. Its known for its well-preserved Ottoman old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
step 29: Gjirokaster
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
55 km / 34 miles
step 30: Sarandë
Step 30: Sarandë
3 days recommended
Sarandë
Sarandë is a town located on the Albanian Riviera, in southern Albania. The town is known for the ruins of Lëkurësi Castle, its beaches and its vibrant nightlife.
step 30: Sarandë
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
14 km / 8 miles
step 31: Ksamil (Butrint National Park)
Step 31: Ksamil (Butrint National Park)
2 days recommended
Ksamil (Butrint National Park)
Ksamil is a town in the riviera of Southern Albania and part of Butrint National Park. The park is an UNSECO World Heritage Site and encompasses ruins of the ancient city of Buthrotum, which was once one of most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire.