A 7-day Nature Roadtrip to the Balkans with a Van from Thessaloniki, Greece

1. Day 1: Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
   3 hours 16 minutes (146.5 miles) from Thessaloniki

   Enjoy the crystal-clear water of Lake Ohrid and visit the Old Town UNESCO site, featuring 365 churches and historic buildings.

2. Day 2: Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
   2 hours 35 minutes (95.2 miles) from Lake Ohrid

   Take a scenic drive through the park, hike the Bobotov Kuk peak if you're up for a challenge, and see the Black and Biogradska Lake.

3. Day 3-4: Kotor, Montenegro
   2 hours 26 minutes (76.9 miles) from Durmitor National Park

   Discover the UNESCO town of Kotor and its breathtaking fjord by driving cycling or kayaking. Don't miss the climb to the fortress for the best panorama.

4. Day 5-6: Dubrovnik, Croatia
   2 hours 31 minutes (79.9 miles) from Kotor

   Explore the Old Town of Dubrovnik and take in the beauty from the city walls or a cable car ride. Relax at the nearby Banje Beach or travel to the Elaphiti islands by ferry.

5. Day 7: Tara River Canyon, Montenegro
   3 hours 25 minutes (118.8 miles) from Dubrovnik, Croatia

   Get your adrenaline pumping with river-rafting in one of the deepest canyons in the world then enjoy the views over the canyon's bridge. Return to Thessaloniki.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Lake Ohrid UNESCO site (2h, 10€)
• Durmitor National Park entrance, hiking (6h, 20€)
• Kotor climb to fortress and kayaking (8h, 40€)
• Dubrovnik walls and cable car (8h, 30€)
• Tara River Canyon rafting (4h, 30€)
• Total Estimated Costs: 130€

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit Belgrade or explore the beaches of Southern Montenegro. If less, consider reducing Dubrovnik to one day and stay in Kotor an extra day or two.