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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. The Balkans is in Europe.
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Places to visit in The Balkans

Istanbul BEST FOR: History Museum, Religious Site, Architectural Building
Athens BEST FOR: Ruin, History Museum, Architectural Building
Dubrovnik BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, Island, Historic Site
Korcula Town BEST FOR: Church, Fishing Charter / Tour, Beach
Sarajevo BEST FOR: Historic Site, Landmark, Art Museum
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Popular things to do in The Balkans

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Hagia Sophia Museum
Istanbul
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Acropolis of Athens
Athens
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
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Topkapi Palace
Istanbul
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Istanbul
4.3
Duration: 1 hour

Kid-friendly things to do in The Balkans

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Acropolis Museum
Athens
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Duration: 2 hours
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Basilica Cistern
Istanbul
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Plaka
Athens
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Dolmabahce Palace
Istanbul
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in The Balkans

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Dubrovnik City Walls
Dubrovnik
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Palazzo di Diocleziano
Split
4.4
Duration: 6 hours
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Suleymaniye Cami
Istanbul
4.9
Duration: 1 hour
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The Palace of Knossos
Knosos
3.1
Duration: 3 hours

Hidden gems in The Balkans

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Meteora
Kastraki
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Chora Museum
Istanbul
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Akrotiri
Akrotiri
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Hierapolis
Pamukkale
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in The Balkans

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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Duration: 8 hours
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Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Pamukkale
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Triglav National Park
Bled
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Duration: 8 hours
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Lokrum Island
Dubrovnik
4.5
Duration: 3 hours

Tours in The Balkans

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Balloon Rides
Goreme
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Food Tours
Istanbul
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Wine Tours & Tastings
Fira
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
Split
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

Featured attractions

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Kournas
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Cooking Alaturka
Istanbul
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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Cruising Belgrade
Belgrade
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Santorini Yoga With Veronika
Karteradhos
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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