Tourist photographing St. Mark's Church with colorful tiled roof in Zagreb old town.

Balkan Holidays

Balkan package holidays and sightseeing tours through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and beyond are a perfect blend of nature, culture and history.

Church of St. Mark in Zagreb with colorful tiled roof and stone square at sunset.

About Balkan Holidays

The Balkans are a tremendously fascinating area of south-eastern Europe that one simply has to visit to understand why. It’s a melting pot of … well, everything. Geographically, politically, socially, culturally, historically and gastronomically speaking, Balkan holidays are a perfect blend for holidaymakers who want to spoil all their senses.

You get to witness the spectacular diversity, both cultural and natural, as you travel from one stunning location to the next. The carefully planned itineraries of these extensive holiday packages include three wonderful countries and reveal some of their most prised treasures.

Once sister states in former Yugoslavia, today friendly neighbours with their sights on a prosperous future, Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are waiting to be explored. All three share a number of common characteristics yet differ in many more.

When you join a Balkan Holidays tour, you take a journey back in time, visiting medieval castles in Slovenia’s countryside, Roman ruins on the Dalmatian coast and renowned remnants of the Ottoman Empire on the banks of a Bosnian river.

It’s a sightseer’s dream, taking you to places like Lake Bled in the Alps, the charming capitals of Ljubljana and Zagreb, deep into world-famous karst caves and breath-taking national parks. From green valleys to the Adriatic Sea and its gorgeous islands and historical masterpieces like Trogir and Dubrovnik.

But it’s not just about the places themselves, it’s about the people, the food, it’s about tasting, observing and feeling the marvellous mosaic called the Balkans. Besides seeing numerous unforgettable landmarks and learning a great deal about the local life, Balkan Holidays also offer plenty of time to just relax, sit, stroll around, and take it all in.

For more Balkan adventures, you can visit our sister brand The Balkan Tours for more in-depth and longer journeys through the region.

If you want your holidays to focus on the country on the sunny side of the Alps, check out the tours around Slovenia we have prepared for you.

Ratings & Reviews

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Suzanne Munro

Verified customer · 7 months ago

The tour plan was really wonderful, a good balance of urban and outdoor locations and experiences. The trip app worked perfectly, making it simple to keep organized with excursion vouchers, route maps, site descriptions, etc. it also made it easy to communicate with the travel company when we occasionally had questions. We were amazed at how much variety there was in a relatively small area. I highly recommend this company and this particular trip plan for anyone who would like to explore this area of Slovenia.

Dense formation of white soda straw stalactites hanging from a cave ceiling over rock formations.
Whitewater rafting group navigating rapids on a sunlit, rocky river surrounded by dense green foliage.
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Hilary Justice

Verified customer · 9 months ago

Just outstanding! Guide Tine was a pleasure to travel with, extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. This company truly showcases the beauty of Slovenia from wine and cuisine to natural beauty and culture. We HIGHLY recommend a private food and wine tour!

Bottle of Škerlj Teran wine and two empty glasses on wooden table outdoors
Sliced baguette wrapped in paper with herbs, served with olive oil on a wooden cutting board.
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R Spencer

Verified customer

The service provided by this company is first class. Our agent, Marusa was superb in terms of her communication, her suggestions and recommendations and brilliant organisation of our trip. Had we tied to organise for ourselves we would almost certainly have missed things out through lack of knowledge. Everything worked so well that we were able to make the most of our first wonderful visit to this beautiful, friendly and hospitable country. We loved it.

Church on island in Lake Bled reflecting on calm water surrounded by forest
Stone staircase and courtyard between old buildings with red roofs, tourists walking below
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Jorrit van Gelder

Verified customer

Very helpful travel agency. Great contact who always replied swiftly and adequately. They deliver as promised!

Kayakers paddling on clear alpine lake surrounded by steep, forested mountains under cloudy sky
Rocky river flowing through dense green forest under a cloudy blue sky

Harrie Boonen

Verified customer

Slovenia Holidays / World Discovery ( travel agent Grega) arranged a one week travel program for us in Slovenia, combining our own wishes of some hiking and nature experiences, some sea-, city- and country-side visits and his own suggestions (Ljubljana food tour, Planina cave spelunking with personal guide, etc.). The process around customising the itinerary and perfecting it went very smooth. He arranged tickets, guides and a rental car, all accessible through a neat app, and the plan turned out to fit very well, including a rental car upgrade to accommodate larger then anticipated suitcases. We had not heard so much about Slovenia beforehand, but it is amazing, as are its people, food, culture and not least its diverse nature, its exceptional gorges and caves.

Coastal town with red roofs and a church tower overlooking the sea, likely Piran, Slovenia.
Deep gorge with waterfall, footbridge, and village with white church on clifftop.
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Chris Jukes

Verified customer

Slovenia Holidays did a fantastic job in putting together an eight-day, tailor-made tour for our small group. We had an amazing time and highly enjoyed all elements of our trip – including tour of Ljubljana, gorge hiking, visiting Slovenia’s famous caves, alpine views, hot air balloon ride, beautiful coastal town of Piran and, of course, delicious food and wine 😊. Our holiday agent – Grega - was a pleasure to work with and ensured our holiday covered the key locations and experiences Slovenia has to offer. The tour was a perfect introduction of Slovenia – beautiful and diverse country. We enjoyed everything, well organised and felt in safe hands. Our guide – Sanda - was a good match for us and tuned into our relaxed attitude. We would highly recommend Slovenia Holidays to anyone wishing to discover and explore real Slovenia.

Rowboat on Lake Bled with church reflection and forested hills in Slovenia
Clear turquoise river flowing through a forested valley with tall mountains in the background
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