{"id":7590,"date":"2025-05-15T17:15:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/free2rent.si\/?p=7590"},"modified":"2025-05-15T18:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:52:10","slug":"balkans-route-66","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/free2rent.si\/en\/balkans-route-66\/","title":{"rendered":"Balkans Route 66"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:44px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">An unforgettable adventure through the Balkans with a van<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>Dreaming of a journey that combines history, culture, and nature into a unique experience? The Balkans Route 66 is the perfect choice!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Although it is not an official road like the American Route 66, the Balkans Route 66 symbolizes an exciting and authentic road adventure through one of the most diverse parts of Europe.<\/p>\n<p>It is not a strictly defined route but a popular concept \u2013 an informal path connecting the most picturesque regions, natural treasures, and culturally rich cities of the Balkans. It is designed for those who crave freedom, exploration, and a break from traditional tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">What <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">does <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Balkans <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Route <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">66 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cover?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Balkans <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Route <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">66<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">typically <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">includes <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">traveling <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">through <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">following <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">countries:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Slovenia<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"> \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Ljubljana, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Bled, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Triglav <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">National <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Park, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Postojna <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Cave<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Croatia<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"> \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Plitvice <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Lakes, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Zadar, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Split, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Dubrovnik<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Bosnia <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Herzegovina<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"> \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Sarajevo, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Mostar, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Kravice <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Waterfalls<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Montenegro<\/strong> \u2013 Durmitor, Kotor, Budva, Lake Skadar<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Albania<\/strong> \u2013 Shkod\u00ebr, Albanian Riviera, Butrint<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>North Macedonia<\/strong> &#8211; Skopje, Ohrid, Lake Prespa<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Kosovo<\/strong> \u2013 Prizren, Pe\u0107, Decani<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-location-arrow fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Serbia<\/strong> \u2013 Belgrade, Novi Sad, Tara, Zlatibor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-selfhosted-video\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-wrapper\"><video playsinline=\"true\" width=\"100%\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" autoplay=\"true\" muted=\"true\" loop=\"true\" preload=\"auto\" controls=\"1\"><source src=\"https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-Route-66.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#039;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>The routes connecting these destinations range from modern highways to winding mountain passes and country lanes, where time stands still and nature takes center stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Travel without limits \u2013 rent a van from Free2Rent<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Renting a van is the smartest choice for exploring Balkan Route 66. It frees you from schedules, timetables, and hotel reservations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1803\">Free2Rent offers you modern, spacious and comfortable vehicles, ideal for long journeys, overnight stays in nature or dynamic groups of friends. With plenty of space for luggage and maximum comfort, you can travel at your own pace &#8211; anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Why is it called the \u201cBalkan Route 66\u201d?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2423\">This name symbolizes freedom of travel, the open road and direct contact with the authentic Balkans \u2013 without mass tourism, resorts or rigid schedules. Just as the American Route 66 represents the myth of freedom and nostalgia, the Balkan Route 66 is the heart of \u201coverland\u201d exploration of Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f <strong>Diverse roads<\/strong> \u2013 from mountain passes in Prokletije and Durmitor to coastal roads of Dalmatia and the Albanian Riviera.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <strong>Natural beauty<\/strong> \u2013 national parks, lakes, rivers and wild landscapes: Tara, Ohrid, Skadar, Triglav and more.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\ud83c\udff0<strong> History and culture<\/strong> \u2013 a mix of Byzantine, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and socialist heritage \u2013 all within a few hours&#8217; drive.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\ud83c\udf72<strong>Culinary<\/strong> \u2013 \u010devap\u010di\u010di, burek, fresh seafood, cured meat specialties, local wines and of course rakija.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Adventure<\/strong> \u2013 a popular choice for motorcyclists, \u201cvanlife\u201d enthusiasts and travelers looking for a real experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:3 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min.jpg\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[2f8b423a639c208dc61]\" data-caption=\"Nepozabna vo\u017enja ob Jadranski obali med Balkan road tripom.\" data-title=\"Balkan road trip02-min\" title=\"Balkan road trip02-min\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Balkanska route 66\" src=\"https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7576 img-with-aspect-ratio disable-lazyload\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min-200x109.jpg 200w, https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min-600x327.jpg 600w, https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min-800x436.jpg 800w, https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min-1200x655.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/free2rent.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Balkan-road-trip02-min.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six\" style=\"--awb-font-size:44px;\"><h6 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/free2rent.si\/en\/van-rental\/slovenija\/\">Renting a van<\/a> is freedom without compromise<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2949\">For the full Balkan Route 66 experience, renting a van from <strong>Free2Rent<\/strong> is the best decision. Why?<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Complete freedom<\/strong> \u2013 stop wherever you want, sleep in nature or by the lake<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Comfort and space<\/strong> \u2013 enough room for passengers, luggage and equipment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Carefree travel<\/strong> \u2013 modern, regularly maintained vehicles<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Flexibility<\/strong> \u2013 no strict schedule or reservations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2949\">The Balkan Route 66 is not just a road, but a state of mind \u2013 a search for freedom, authenticity and experiences that cannot be captured in a catalogue. 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