Explore is offering customers a free extra hotel night worth up to £190 per person when they book selected trips to the Balkans or Greece by 10 April 2017*. With a diverse range of beautiful cities including Belgrade and Ljubljana, national parks filled with crystal clear lakes and a mixture of Roman and medieval architecture, the Balkans offer a wide range of adventures for all travellers.

Explore's new 10 day Greek Odyssey – Highlights of Mainland Greece travels from Athens up to Thessaloniki. Discover the historical highlights including Acropolis in Athens, Olympia, Mycenae, Epidavros and take a boat trip to see the monasteries on Mount Athos. Enjoy a sunset walk with views over the ancient stadium of Delphi, sample traditional Ouzo during a tasting session and take a catamaran to Poros Island situated in the Saronic Gulf. Trips depart in April, May, September and October 2017 and cost from £1,479 per person. This price includes return flights, nine nights' hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore Leader, driver and local guides.

Explore's 17 day Former Yugoslavia Rail Adventure offers an exciting exploration through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia and Kosovo. Uncover the besieged history of Sarajevo with its red-roofed houses; explore the quirky side streets of Belgrade and visit the world famous Stari Most Bridge in Mostar. Travel by train and enjoy views of the wild countryside of Tito's Yugoslavia. Trips depart in May, June, August and September 2017 and costs from £1,859 per person. This price includes return flights, 15 nights' hotel and one overnight train accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore leader, driver and local guides.

For more information, or to book visit www.explore.co.uk or call 01252 884 723.

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*Terms and conditions can be found here.

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