Explore The Balkans

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Diverse History and Landscape, with a Splash of Self-Indulgence

From the sun-drenched Adriatic coast to the Dinaric Alps to the newly hip old city of Belgrade, the Balkans are a remarkably varied mosaic. You can be both hedonist and historian as you take in the sparkling Dalmatian beaches, visit the inland mountain towns, explore Ottoman and Ancient Roman architecture, and get to know the competing cultures, ethnicities, languages, and ideologies of the countries that once made up Yugoslavia.

Why Travel to the Balkans with MIR

MIR’s destination experts will make sure you experience the best of the Balkans, while making sense of the region’s complex cultural mix.

  • More than three decades of Balkans travel experience
  • Twice named one of National Geographic Adventure’s “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”
  • Countless intrepid individuals and private groups have entrusted MIR with guiding them to the fascinating Balkan countries
  • Personalized travel planning from start to finish
  • On-the-ground support
  • Guides and tour managers that clients rave about
  • Quality you can trust
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Traveler Reviews

  • "I liked every part for different reasons. We had such a nice combination of driving through the countryside, seeing the cities, and meeting friendly people."
  • "Our [favorite part of trip] possibly was Albania; beforehand we knew so little about that country. The guide was excellent and very personable – as were others – and willingly answered all our questions. He even introduced us to big fresh figs right off the tree."

    J. Moore

    Park Forest, IL

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