11-Day Bulgaria, Serbia & North Macedonia Spa & Culture Tour

Rejuvenate across three nations — Bulgaria, Serbia, and North Macedonia — in this 11-day spa and heritage trail blending mineral waters, mountain serenity, and soulful Balkan culture.
Day 1 – Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria
Arrival at Sofia Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to a 4★ hotel. Evening orientation walk and welcome dinner featuring Bulgarian cuisine.
Overnight Sofia.

Day 2 – Sofia Sightseeing & Transfer to Velingrad
Morning guided tour: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Roman ruins of Serdica, and Boyana Church (UNESCO).
Transfer to Velingrad (≈2 hrs) – the “Spa Capital of the Balkans,” famous for its 70+ thermal springs.
Check-in to spa resort, relax with mineral pool access. Overnight Velingrad.

Day 3 – Velingrad Spa Day & Day Trip to Batak & Tsigov Chark Lake
Morning spa and hydrotherapy session.
Afternoon optional excursion to Batak for a cultural tour and lakeside lunch at Tsigov Chark.
Return to Velingrad for evening wellness rituals. Overnight Velingrad.

Day 4 – Velingrad → Hisarya (Roman Spa Heritage)
Travel to Hisarya (≈3 hrs), known for its Roman baths and mineral waters. Visit the ancient Roman gates and archaeological museum.
Spa session at hotel in the evening. Overnight Hisarya.

Day 5 – Hisarya → Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia
Cross the border via Sofia and Niš (≈6 hrs drive with scenic stops).
Arrive at Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia’s oldest and most prestigious spa resort.
Evening stroll through the thermal park and dinner. Overnight Vrnjačka Banja.

Day 6 – Vrnjačka Banja Spa & Leisure
Full spa day with access to mineral pools and mud treatments.
Optional: wine tasting at a nearby vineyard or visit to Žiča Monastery, a spiritual Serbian landmark.
Overnight Vrnjačka Banja.

Day 7 – Day Trip: Kopaonik National Park
Scenic mountain drive to Kopaonik, Serbia’s largest national park. Light hiking, fresh mountain air, and traditional lunch.
Return to spa resort for evening relaxation. Overnight Vrnjačka Banja.

Day 8 – Serbia → North Macedonia (Debar Spa Region)
Drive south to Debar, North Macedonia (≈5 hrs). Arrive at Kosovrasti Spa Resort, famous for its hot mineral waters and healing mud.
Evening spa session and Macedonian dinner with local wines. Overnight Debar.

Day 9 – Day Trip: Ohrid (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Full-day excursion to Ohrid: visit the lake, St. John Kaneo Church, and old town cobblestone streets.
Optional boat ride on Lake Ohrid. Return to Debar for spa relaxation. Overnight Debar.

Day 10 – Spa & Culture in Debar Region
Morning thermal bath and wellness treatment.
Afternoon visit to Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery, known for its wood-carved iconostasis.
Farewell dinner with traditional Macedonian folk music. Overnight Debar.

Day 11 – Departure from Skopje or Sofia
Transfer to Skopje Airport (≈3 hrs) or Sofia Airport (≈4.5 hrs) for your flight home.

Pricing per person (EUR):
Adult 2,430
Senior 2,187
Youth 1,215
Child 729
Infant Free

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.