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The Balkans

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A tumultuous history and promising future make the Balkans one of the world's most exciting tourist destinations, attracting visitors with its growing urban centers, scenic natural parks, and quaint villages preserving an age-old way of life. Inhabited for thousands of years and home to numerous ethnic groups, the region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains, stretching from the eastern portion of Serbia all the way to Bulgaria's Black Sea coastline. Balkan vacations remain a satisfying alternative to tours of Europe's more expensive and overcrowded western regions. If you're looking for outdoor things to do in the Balkans, consider island-hopping in Croatia or hiking through the picture-postcard landscapes of Transylvania.
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Places to visit in The Balkans

Istanbul BEST FOR: Architectural Building, Religious Site, History Museum
Athens BEST FOR: Ruin, History Museum, Architectural Building
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Hvar BEST FOR: Lookout, Nightlife, Island
Korcula Town BEST FOR: Church, Fishing Charter / Tour, Beach
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Acropolis of Athens
Athens
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Duration: 3 hours
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Hagia Sophia Museum
Istanbul
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Acropolis Museum
Athens
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Dubrovnik City Walls
Dubrovnik
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in The Balkans

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Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Istanbul
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Duration: 1 hour
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Meteora
Kastraki
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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Palazzo di Diocleziano
Split
4.4
Duration: 6 hours
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Akrotiri
Akrotiri
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in The Balkans

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The Palace of Knossos
Knosos
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Duration: 3 hours
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Plaka
Athens
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Basilica Cistern
Istanbul
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Dolmabahce Palace
Istanbul
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in The Balkans

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Pakleni Otoci
Hvar
4.6
Duration: 6 hours
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Spanjola
Hvar
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Old Fortress Corfu
Corfu Town
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Hierapolis
Pamukkale
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Beaches in The Balkans

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Faliraki Beach
Faliraki
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Duration: 8 hours
Mlini Beach
Hvar
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
Mekicevica Beach
Hvar
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Duration: 2 hours
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Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi
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Duration: 4 hours

Tours in The Balkans

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Food Tours
Hvar
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Duration: 4 hours
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Speed Boats Tours
Tsilivi
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Duration: 4 hours
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Balloon Rides
Goreme
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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Food Tours
Istanbul
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

Featured attractions

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Naxos Art - Techni Store
Naxos Town
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Zoraida's Horse Riding
Paralia Kourna
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Falasarna Private Cruises
Falassarna
4.3
Duration: 8 hours
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Art and Walk Karpathos
Karpathos Town (Pigadia)
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Duration: 4 hours
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