Orthodox Tours in the Balkans
Discover the Orthodox Heritage in the Balkans
Learn about the spiritual transformation of ancient communities: from offering sacrifices to pagan deities to embracing a Christian worldview and understanding of good and evil. One of the most profound religious transformations in world history.
Explore Europe’s oldest Christian sites: Here you can walk the steps of St. Paul and visit some of Europe’s earliest Christian sites, where apostles preached and gathered communities.
Visit some of the most impressive monasteries in existence: Places like Meteora in Greece, Rila in Bulgaria, Ostrog in Montenegro, or the monasteries of Bukovina in Romania.
Faith through adversity: Learn how the Orthodox faith endured centuries of Ottoman rule and decades of a soulless and Godless communist regime.
The Orthodox Faith today: In the Balkans, the Orthodox faith is alive. Attend Christmas or Easter services, and join local celebrations. Some monasteries, like Rila, even offer overnight stays, letting you witness prayers and monastic life firsthand.
The Balkans’ Most Remarkable Orthodox Sites
Meteora, Greece
When you see the monasteries perched on sandstone pillars or carved into cliffs, it’s clear they weren’t built for tourists — they were built by people seeking a literal closeness to heaven.
Rila, Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s largest and most famous Orthodox monastery, founded by St. John of Rila, a miracle worker whose relics continue to draw pilgrims today.
Bucovina, Romania
A group of monasteries, famed for their history and striking frescoes. Voroneț Monastery is often called the “Sistine Chapel of the East.”