Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Western Balkans.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the enchanting 2500-year-old ruins of Butrint to swimming in the emerald waters of Bosnia & Hercegovina's Kravica Waterfall, and discovering amazing wine and olive oil on the Dalmatian coast.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Western Balkans travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Western Balkans and connect experiences together with ease
- Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and explore one of the world's biggest Roman edifices: Diocletian's Palace, or meander around North macedonia's churches
- Special features on the best national parks, Dubrovnik walking tour, outdoor activity guide
- Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Connect with Balkan culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
- Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
- Covers Albania, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western Balkans.