Balkans Holidays And Tours

There are very few people who visit the Balkans for the first time and don’t decide to come back again. It is very easy to fall in love with this timeless part of southern Europe and that first visit will no doubt be the first of many if you haven’t explored the Balkans previously. 

You will find an intoxicating mix of culture and history, the past and the present seamlessly merged. You will also meet plenty of proud people and experience traditions that are alive and kicking even in this digital age.

For those who have never visited the Balkans, the allure and the passion that those who have travelled there speak about the region is difficult to understand. ‘Oh, we are going to the Balkans on our holidays’ is not a phrase that you hear very often and if you do, the common question that follows is ‘Why?’

To those that have been to the Balkans, the answer will be long and complicated. It may be the wildflower meadows and watercolor-perfect scenery in rural Romania or it could be the cafe culture and summer parties in Croatia that sparks a dream-like remembrance. In all probability, it is a combination of these and many more experiences that the Balkans offers on our tailormade holidays.

Vast swathes of some of Europe’s wildest regions provide perfect hiking and off-road biking for the more adventurous. Sail along the Dalmatian coast, where dramatic limestone cliffs rise from the deep and small islands are scattered just offshore. Or just relax on Albania’s impressive electric blue beaches.

In the winter, why not try skiing in Bulgaria? It may not be widely known in the UK, but Bulgaria is developing into one of the leading European destinations for winter mountain activities.

Then there is the enigma that is Kosovo. There are very few, even amongst the converted, who have had the chance to explore Kosovo. Those that do will discover a microcosm of the Balkans. From possibly the friendliest people in Europe (or most definitely the chattiest!) with a hearty appetite and a thirst for good times to the wild untamed mountains just waiting to be explored, Kosovo packs a huge amount in. Wonderful monasteries, homegrown wine and recent history are as eventful as any in the world.

The Balkans really do have it all. For the adventurous traveller looking for somewhere new to discover, your time here will certainly be well spent.

Balkans Culture and Food

Described as where Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East meet, the Balkans offers a rich cultural scene with varied traditions creating one of the most dynamic cultural regions in the world.

Balkan cuisine is a unique type of regional cuisine that embodies the characteristics of European dishes with those of Western Asia. As the Balkans encompasses Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia amongst other countries in Southeastern Europe, this only contributes to the region’s diverse culinary offerings, making it one of the most distinctive in Europe’s southern peninsular.