Balkan Holidays Ltd was a London-based specialist tour operator with roots stretching back to 1966, making it one of the UK's longest-established experts in Eastern European travel. The company built its reputation on offering an unrivalled choice of holidays to Bulgaria and neighbouring Balkan destinations, operating charter flights from more UK airports than any other operator at its peak. This brochure showcases their summer programme covering Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, and Montenegro.
Bulgaria was the heartland of the Balkan Holidays programme, with the widest selection of resorts, hotels, and flight routes available from any UK operator. Destinations along the Black Sea coast -- including the famous Sunny Beach and Golden Sands resorts -- offered a mix of 2-star to 5-star accommodation to suit every budget. Because Bulgaria is a non-euro country, holidaymakers found their money stretched further compared with many Western European beach destinations.
The summer brochure extended well beyond Bulgaria, covering the dramatic Adriatic coastline of Croatia and Montenegro, the Alpine lakes and mountains of Slovenia, and the varied landscapes of Romania. Balkan Holidays offered twin-centre itineraries allowing travellers to combine two destinations in a single trip, adding extra depth to their Balkan experience. Lakes and mountains packages provided an alternative to beach holidays for those seeking cooler, scenic escapes.
The range covered a wide spectrum of travel styles: beach hotels, self-catering apartments, flight-only bookings, spa and wellness breaks, golf holidays, cruises, and even specialist wedding arrangements. A tailor-made team could build bespoke itineraries for travellers with specific requirements. Deposits started from just £70 per person, and flights were available from around 20 UK airports, making Balkan Holidays accessible to travellers across the country.
The summer programme featured Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, and Montenegro -- all non-euro or low-cost-currency destinations that offered good value for British holidaymakers.
Balkan Holidays had been operating to Bulgaria since 1966 and at their peak flew from more UK airports to Bulgaria than any other tour operator. Their programme included over 250 hotels plus self-catering apartments, covering resorts from the Black Sea coast to inland spa towns and mountain retreats.
The brochure emphasised value throughout: Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, and Montenegro are all non-euro or lower-cost-currency countries, deposits started from £70 per person, and the wide range of 2-star to 5-star options meant there was a price point for most budgets.
Flights were available from approximately 20 UK airports, which was more than most competing operators offered for these Eastern European routes. This made it practical for travellers outside London and the South East to fly directly without routing through a hub airport.
Yes. Alongside their standard package holidays, Balkan Holidays operated a dedicated tailor-made team able to build personalised itineraries. Specialist products included twin-centre holidays, spa and wellness breaks, golf holidays, cruise programmes, and wedding packages.
Balkan Holidays Ltd ceased trading in the UK in April 2025 after nearly 60 years in business. This brochure is an archived edition from an earlier period when the company was active; the holidays described are no longer bookable through them.
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