balkans

G Adventures and National Geographic are adding 14 new journeys in 2026 to destinations including China, South Korea, the Stans, Egypt, and Portugal – with itineraries designed for deeper immersion.

A geographic and cultural region in Southeast Europe that, in its most common definition, includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia (up to the Sava and Kupa rivers), mainland Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Northern Dobruja in Romania, Serbia (up to the Danube), and East Thrace in Turkey. Broader definitions may also encompass parts of Slovenia, Moldova, and Hungary.