Overview
Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Dardania Route'' is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of Central and North-East Balkans’ culture, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a tailor made program, carefully constructed, trying to optimize all “must see'' places for Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Kosova. We have intentionally named ‘Dardania Route’ as it has been the main and only way to connect the west part of Europe (Rome) to Durres - Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula with the Central Balkans via Dardania to Naissus to other inland corridors. This tour is a real mosaic of Balkan multicultural world as the crossroad of all East-West Europe and Mediterranean civilizations.
Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Lezhe, Shkoder, Podgorica, Niksic, Brod, Sarajevo, Balaton, Budapest, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Nis, Pristine, Prizren, and Durres.
What's Included
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense.
- English speaking tour leader/manager
- Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places.
- Admission/entry Fees
- Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable)
- Excess baggage charges from Airlines
- Losses or additional expenses (Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service.
- Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
- Local guides (can be provided upon request) and require extra charge
- A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Tirane - Lezhe - Podgorica. (162 km, 2 h 50 min).
2 Stops
Niksic - Zabljak (Durmitor National Park). (125 km, 2 h 25 min).
3 Stops
Sarajevo. (215 km, 3 h 55 min).
1 Stop
Tuzla. (119 km, 2 h 15 min).
1 Stop
Osijek (Croatia). (189 km, 2 h 30 min).
1 Stop
Szekszard (Hungary) - Veszprem Balaton Lake. (216 km, 3 h 15 min).
1 Stop
Budapest. (116 km, 1 h 15 min).
1 Stop
Novi Sad. (292 km, 2 h 55 min).
1 Stop
Belgrade. (94 km, 1 h 10 min).
1 Stop
Novi Pazar. (276 km 3h 40 min).
1 Stop
Stari Ras (UNESCO) - Peja (Kosovo). (133 km, 3h 05 min).
2 Stops
Decani Monastery (UNESCO) - Gjakova. (144 km, 2h 55 min).
1 Stop
Koman Lake (Albania) - Shkoder. (167 km 2h 15 min, +2.5 hrs boat trip).
2 Stops
Kruje-Tirane
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense.
- English speaking tour leader/manager.
- Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places.
- Admission/entry Fees.
- Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable).
- Excess baggage charges from Airlines.
- Losses or additional expenses (Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service.
- Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable).
- Local guides (can be provided upon request) and require extra charge.
- A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Europe Explorer Grand Tour "Dardania Route" is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Dardania Route” will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense.
- English speaking tour leader/manager
- Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places.
- Admission/entry Fees
- Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable)
- Excess baggage charges from Airlines
- Losses or additional expenses (Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service.
- Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
- Local guides (can be provided upon request) and require extra charge
- A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
