Yes, a visa is required because our tour starts via Greece (the Schengen Area) and includes Bulgaria. Guests holding a burgundy (ordinary) passport must have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. Guests holding a green (special) passport are exempt from the visa and may join the tour directly. All guests must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel and must pay the international departure tax.
Since our tour includes visits to three different countries, the official currencies differ. Greece uses the Euro (€), North Macedonia uses the Macedonian Denar (MKD), and Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). However, in tourist areas and for extra expenses, Euro (€) is generally accepted. We recommend that you carry some small-denomination Euro banknotes with you, and our guide will direct you to exchange them into local currencies where necessary.
In November, the Balkan region can be cooler and colder than our country. Especially in areas such as Ohrid, Skopje, and Sofia, the effects of winter begin to be felt. Therefore, you should definitely have a thick winter coat, sweater, beanie, gloves, and windproof clothing in your suitcase. To feel comfortable during city walks and border crossing walks, it is very important to choose a walking shoe that is thick-soled, non-slip, and waterproof.
Our tour’s first day only has been planned as an overnight journey by our luxury buses in order to use time in the most efficient way and to arrive in Greece in the morning. For the remaining 3 nights, our accommodations will be made comfortably in our select hotels in Ohrid, Skopje, and Plovdiv (Filibe).
One of the biggest advantages of this tour is that the Ohrid Boat Tour and Local Balkan Entertainment (with dinner), which are usually charged as extras on other tours, are included in the tour price! In addition, 3 breakfasts at our hotels and 3 dinners at the hotel/restaurants are also included in the price. The breakfast taken on the road on the first day and all lunches throughout the tour are at the guests’ expense.