2 for 1 Balkans
From $10599 For 2 people | 17 Days
Slovenia, Albania, Croatia, Macedonia & more
Discover 7 spectacular countries on a bucket list tour
See Plitvice Lakes National Park, Bled Castle, Sofia, Dubrovnik & much more
- Includes return full-service flights on premium airlines
- 14 nights in centrally-located hotel accommodation
- Enjoy daily breakfast
- Return airport transfers
TRAVEL PERIOD: 6 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2025
Discover seven spectacular countries with a friend on a bucket list tour that takes you back in time visiting Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia in 16 days.
Start in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, where you will visit the iconic traditional architecture of Ban Jelačić Square, St Mark's Church and the vibrant Dolac Market on a half-day city tour. Travel to Slovenia and the enchanting Lake Bled to join a guided tour of Bled Castle, dating back to the 11th century. In Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, a half-day guided tour will take you to the New Square and Dragon Bridge, among other landmarks. Travel to the amazing Postojna Cave, one of the largest caves in Europe, and the only karst cave with a railway. Continue to Croatia on a scenic drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, where you will explore cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush greenery.
Next, depart to Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where you’ll see the West and East clash into one spectacular city where cobbled streets and enchanting cafes offer centuries of culture for the astute traveller. This rich mix of historic old towns and coastal living is enjoyed in picturesque places such as Montenegro’s Kotor and Croatia’s Dubrovnik, each as interesting as the next.
The third part of the trip will take you across Albania, North Macedonia and Bulgaria, where the Ottoman Empire’s influence is apparent, mixed with Greco-Roman culture, giving each destination a particular culture. Unique places, like beautiful Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia, Shkoder in Albania and Sofia’s gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Bulgaria are only some of the highlights of this final part of the trip.
With return full-service flights on premium airlines, 14 nights in centrally-located hotels, daily breakfast and return airport transfers, this 2 for 1 deal will offer memories to cherish for a long time.
2 for 1 Balkans
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the highlights of Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania & Bulgaria
- Visit Ljubljana, Dubrovnik, Sofia, Kotor and more
- Wander the streets of Zagreb on a guided tour to see the Stone Gate & more
- Enjoy a visit to the picturesque Lake Bled and Bled Castle
- Explore Ljubljana, Europe's greenest capital city
- Discover the mesmerizing Postojna Cave in Slovenia
- Marvel the lush greenery Plitvice Lakes National Park on a guided tour
- Discover the charming & wonderful little village of Rastoke
- Explore the historical Bas-Carsija bazaar of Sarajevo on a guided tour
- See Mostar and its UNESCO-listed Old Town
- Stay in Dubrovnik, known as ‘The Pearl of the Adriatic’
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Town, and soak in the Adriatic views of Dubrovnik
- Explore Kotor's medieval charm on a guided tour
- Admire the picturesque and oldest European town of Shkoder
- Discover Albania’s capital city, Tirana, on a guided walking tour
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ohrid city situated on the banks of the lake
- Spend a day at leisure in the Ottoman and Byzantine city of Skopje
- See the famous gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia on a leisure day
FLIGHTS
- Return international full-service premium airlines (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
ACCOMMODATION
- 14 nights in 3 and 4-star centrally-located hotel accommodation
DINING
- Enjoy daily breakfast
ESSENTIALS
- English-speaking tour leader and guides
- Airline taxes and surcharges
TRANSPORT
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
TRANSFERS
- Return airport transfers
UPGRADES AVAILABLE
- Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location. (See checkout for details)
- Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (See checkout for details)
- Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class. (See checkout for details)
- Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline. (See checkout for details)
Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) – Zagreb, Croatia
Day 2 Welcome to Zagreb
Day 3 Zagreb City Tour
Day 4 Zagreb, Croatia - Lake Bled, Slovenia
Day 5 Bled, Slovenia - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Day 6 Ljubljana, Slovenia - Postojna, Slovenia & Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Day 7 Plitvice, Slovenia
Day 8 Plitvice, Slovenia - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Day 9 Sarajevo - Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 10 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 11 Dubrovnik, Croatia - Kotor, Montenegro
Day 12 Kotor, Montenegro - Shkoder, Albania
Day 13 Shkoder - Tirana, Albania - Ohrid, North Macedonia - Skopje, North Macedonia
Day 14 Skopje Free Day
Day 15 Skopje, North Macedonia - Sofia, Bulgaria
Day 16 Sofia, Bulgaria – Australia or (New Zealand)
Day 17 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 30th March 2025.
This travel offer is priced for 2 people, based on a twin share.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a full-priced voucher must be purchased.
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.
Departure Dates
2024
October: 6, 20
November: 10, *24
2025
February: 9, 23
March: 2, 16, *30
Please note: see checkout for live dates and availability.
Surcharges
Please note: dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $320 per person.
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Auckland
Departure City Surcharges
*Brisbane or *Adelaide: $200 per person
*Auckland: $450
International Full-Service Airline(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Airlines: Qatar, Etihad, Qantas, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and partner airlines (subject to availability).
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.
Preferred Airline surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: $370 per person
• Emirates: $580 per person
Please note:
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.
Arrive Early Options
Zagreb, Croatia - $300 per person
High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
- 1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
- 23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
- 6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
- 28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
- 16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
- 15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
- 1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026
Stay Behind Options
Sofia, Bulgaria - $300 per person
High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
- 1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
- 23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
- 6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
- 28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
- 16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
- 15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
- 1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026
Stopover Packages
* Dubai
Twin share: $1000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1500 one way
* Doha
Twin share: $1000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1500 one way
* Singapore
Twin share: $1200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1800 one way
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
- Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 1 - 10 March 2024
- Doha MotoGP: 6 - 12 March 2024
- Singapore Grand Prix: 18 - 24 September 2024
- Doha Grand Prix: 28 November - 2 December 2024
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): 4 December - 10 December 2024
Flight Class Upgrades
Business or Premium Economy Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed
Accommodation Used:
3-4 Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Zagreb, Croatia: Hotel Central
• Bled, Slovenia: Hotel Astoria Bled
• Ljubljana, Slovenia: Ibis Styles
• Plitvice, Croatia: Lyra Hotel Plitvice
• Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina: Novotel Bristol
• Dubrovnik, Croatia: Hotel Lero
• Kotor, Montenegro: Hotel Aurel Coast
• Shkoder, Albania: Hotel Tradita
• Skopje, Macedonia: Hotel Macedonia square
• Sofia, Bulgaria: Hotel Budapest
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
Extra Nights
Not available at checkout
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 12 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Triple Share
Not available
Bedding Configuration
Double or twin bedding (subject to availability).
Minimum group size 30, maximum group size 40 per vehicle.
Optional Tours/Activities
• Day 4: Pletna boat ride to Lake Bled Island (minimum 10 people): $40 per person
• Day 5: Boat ride along the Ljubljanica River (minimum 10 people): $35 per person
• Day 14: Farewell 3-course dinner in Skopje (minimum 10 people): $55 per person
Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions.
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.
- Visa fees and requirements
- Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
- Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
- Optional gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Mandatory city tax
A tourist visa is not required in Europe for stays of up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport.
Important:
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
Please note:
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.
Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
