Eastern Europe Travel & Adventures
Eastern Europe and the Balkans have a distinct old-world appeal. Preoccupied in recent years by the breakup of the former Yugoslavia and its attending conflicts, these countries are rapidly rebuilding their infrastructures with the assistance of local and international agencies, yet they have retained their captivating charm, enchanting architecture, and rich cultural heritage. While many areas are still relatively tourist-free, they are welcoming visitors once again and won’t stay that way for long, so now’s your chance to experience eastern Europe travel before it changes forever!
Of course like all of our adventures around the globe, these journeys offer a much greater level of authenticity and insider access than “the usual” eastern Europe tours. Our expert local guides know these places like their own backyards—for some, it is their backyard—and will delight in showing you the hidden gems as well as the “must see” attractions. You’ll find an incredible and diverse range of climates and terrain, where Mediterranean and Alpine influences meet to create a mosaic of sunny coastlines, cool high mountains, rolling vineyards, and temperate forests. And there are ample opportunities for adventure travelers: mountain peaks to hike, green rivers to kayak and raft, and sparkling seas to sail and paddle, along with plenty of wine country for sampling the fruit of the vine! There are also endless historic and cultural attractions: Greece, Turkey, and the crossroads of the entire Balkans region, where western Christianity, Eastern Orthodox, and Islamic faiths meet over narrow borders. So go with the best—our eastern Europe tours offer something for everyone!
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10 days • from $3,695
Bosnia & Herzegovina plus Montenegro: A Hiker's Paradise Dramatic limestone peaks, clear blue-green river waters, and picturesque mountain villagesdeparting: August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural pricing: from $3,695 -
11 days • from $4,795
Greece: Hiking to Mount Olympus From Athens to the summit in the footsteps of the Godsdeparting: September 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, popular fall trips, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime pricing: from $4,795 -
14 days • from $5,495
Turkey: Treasures of Turkey In-depth tour of Ephesus, Cappadocia and Istanbul, plus sailing adventure on the Turquoise Coastdeparting: September 2012, October 2012 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, cruising, cultural, popular fall trips, most popular pricing: from $5,495 -
8 days • from $3,495
Turkey: Walking the Lycian Way Hike along the spectacular Turkish Coast on the famed Lycian Waydeparting: October 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based pricing: from $3,495 -
10 days • from $4,095
Slovenia: Hiking the Julian Alps and Beyond Explore the mountains and vineyards of eastern Europe with the expertsdeparting: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking pricing: from $4,095