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- Ajdinis
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 16
- Age range 10 to 84
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Sofia's vibrant nightlife
- Tour Skopje's historic sites and landmarks
- Discover Tirana's iconic Skanderbeg Square
- Visit the cliff-top monasteries in Meteora
- Experience Istanbul's rich cultural heritage
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival to Sofia
- Day 2 Sofia to Skopje
- Day 3 Skopje to Tirana via Matka Canyon and Prizren
- Day 4 Tirana to Ohrid
- Day 5 Ohrid
- Day 6 Ohrid to Kastoria and Meteora (Kalabaka)
- Day 7 Meteora (Kalabaka) to Thessaloniki
- Day 8 Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
- Day 9 Sofia to Istanbul (Flight Transfer)
- Day 10 Istanbul
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Best Western Terminus Hotel
HotelDays 1, 8Hotel Doa
Hotelday 2Albanopolis Hotel
Hotelday 3Hotel Sky Corner
HotelDays 4, 5Alexiou Hotel
Hotelday 6Hotel Egnatia
Hotelday 7Dosso Dossi Hotel
Hotelday 9Recital Hotel Istanbul
Hotelday 9
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Kristi· November 20th, 2024This was a wonderful tour through a part of the world I didn't know much about. This was also my first multi-day guided tour. My parents signed up for Sofia to Istanbul Discovery and I decided to join them. Enes was a fantastic guide. He provided valuable insight into the places we visited and the cultural similarities and differences between them. He was energetic yet grounded, flexible where he could be, and had a great sense of humor. This tour covers a lot of ground, and each person in our group had a different "favorite" location. I admit I was sad to part ways with Enes and our driver when we flew to Istanbul. Our group was small and quickly became a family. However, the tour guide we were connected with in Turkey was also fantastic, and Enes checked in with us the whole time we were there. My parents and I extended our stay in Istanbul by a few days, and our guide gave us great recommendations for additional places to visit. I'd highly recommend a tour with Ajdinis. It's clear that they care a lot about their customers' experiences. Enes and the Ajdinis team made us feel safe the entire time. Their tours are thoughtful put together, and they're eager and open to feedback. I'm grateful for the experience exploring with my parents. This was a special trip I'll remember for the rest of my life. Thank you!Show more
Ajdinis commented on this reviewThank you for your positive review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and the guides and found the sights and information informative. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Trip date: April 2024- PTPaul· May 17th, 2024Excellent, educational tour. My only criticism was that moving each night to a new hotel got tiring after awhile. Enos was an excellent guide and always looking for ways to adapt the tour to our interests.Show moreAjdinis commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback dear Paul. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and guidance. We understand moving hotels nightly can be tiring and will consider this for our future tours.Trip date: April 2024
- Kaitlyn· March 9th, 2024The itinerary was well-planned, the guides were knowledgeable, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations.Show moreAjdinis commented on this reviewWe're delighted to hear that the itinerary and guides exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another great experience in the future.Trip date: August 2023
Dates & Availability
10 days
Sofia to Istanbul Grand Journey flight included - Small Group Tour
From Sofia to Istanbul
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