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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: Historic Sites, Museums, Shopping
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Dubrovnik BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Nature, Museums
Korcula Town BEST FOR: Nightlife, Historic Sites, Museums
Selcuk BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Museums, Shopping
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Acropolis of Athens
Athens
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Duration: 3​h
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Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
Istanbul
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Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Acropolis Museum
Athens
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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Walls of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
4.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Historic Sites in The Balkans

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Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Istanbul
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Duration: 1​h
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Meteora
Kastraki
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Duration: 2​h
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Diocletian's Palace
Split
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Duration: 6​h
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Akrotiri
Akrotiri
4.1
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in The Balkans

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Plaka
Athens
4.5
Duration: 2​h
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Basilica Cistern
Istanbul
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Duration: 1​h
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Dolmabahce Palace
Istanbul
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Duration: 2​h
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The Palace of Knossos
Knosos
3.2
Duration: 3​h

Nature in The Balkans

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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Duration: 8​h
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Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Pamukkale
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Duration: 2​h
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Island of Lokrum
Dubrovnik
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Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Triglav National Park
Bled
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Duration: 8​h

Hidden gems in The Balkans

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Goreme National Park
Goreme
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Duration: 8​h
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Hierapolis
Pamukkale
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Spanjola
Hvar
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Delphi
Delphi
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Duration: 2​h 30​min

Beaches in The Balkans

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Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi
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Duration: 4​h
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Faliraki Beach
Faliraki
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Duration: 8​h
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Red Beach
Akrotiri
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Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Lindos Beach
Lindos
4.3
Duration: 2​h

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Desperado Horse Ranch
Fethiye
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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Kos Private Tours
Kos Town
5.0
Duration: 1​h
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Rent-a-GS Motorcycle Rental SPLIT
Split
5.0
Duration: 8​h
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1001 Albanian Adventures
Berat
5.0
Duration: 4​h
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