Grand Balkan Tour (21 nights / 22 days)

Overview

With great pleasure we present you our optional program:

GRAND BALKAN TOUR (21n / 22d)

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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

This Grand Balkan Tour will take you on a unique trip throughout 4 marvellous countries: Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. A fascinating region that has shaped the history of modern Europe. It is where Europe greets the Orient; where Christians and Muslims have cohabited for centuries building its unique cultural and social fabric. The Balkans are a unique facade of Europe with its familiar, yet distinct style and vibe. Admire the beautiful nature, relax at the wonderful beaches, taste the local delicacies and meet wonderful people along the way.

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Price from: ?1800 per person

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana

Arrival and hotel check-in

Evening walk in Skanderbeg Square

Dinner in the Blloku area (local cuisine & lively atmosphere

Day 2: Tirana Krije – Skhoder

Visit Krujë Castle

Explore the Old Bazaar (traditional crafts shopping) Continue to Shkoder, evening stroll near Rozafa Castle

Day 3: Skhoder Theth Skhoder

Scenic drive through the Albanian Alps Visit Theth National Park

Short hike to the Blue Eye of Theth or Grunas Waterfa

Day 4: Skhoder Ulcinj Perast

Stop in Ulcinj for Old Town & beach views Coffee break in Petrovac

Sunset walk in Perast

Day 5: Perast Kotor Perast

Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks Explore Kotor Old Town

Optional climb to Kotor Fortress for panoramic views

Day 6: Perast Njegusi Cetinje

Visit Njeguši village (prosciutto & cheese tasting) Explore Cetinje – old royal capital

Visit museums or monasteries

Day 7: Cetinje Niagara fall Skhoder

Stop in Podgorica

Visit Niagara Waterfall Return to Shkoder

Day 8: Skhoder Koman Valbone

Ferry ride on Koman Lake (highlight experience) Transfer to Valbona Valley National Park Traditional dinner in a guesthouse

Day 9: Valbone

Hiking day (Valbone–Theth trail or shorter hikes) Relax in nature / riverside picnic

Day 10: Valbone – Peje / Decan Gjakove

Visit Peja

Explore Visoki Dečani Monastery (UNESCO) Walk in Gjakova Old Bazaa

Day 11: Gjakove – Pristina Prizren

Visit Pristina (Newborn Monument, city center) Continue to Prizren

Evening walk and dinner by the river

Day 12: Prizren Skopje

Morning in Prizren (castle view) Arrival in Skopje

Explore Old Bazaar & city center statues

Day 13: Skopje – Matka canyon Ohrid

Visit Matka Canyon (boat ride or kayaking) Continue to Ohrid

Day 14: Ohrid Bitola Ohrid

Visit Bitola

(Širok Sokak street)

Return to Ohrid, sunset by the lake

Day 15: Ohrid Pogradec Korce

Stop in Pogradec (lake views, lunch) Continue to Korçë

Visit Old Bazaar & brewery

Day 16: Korce Voskopje Korce

Visit Voskopojë (historic churches)

Optional hiking or cultural tour

Day 17: Korce Permet Gjirokaster

Stop in Përmet (thermal baths nearby)

Arrival in Gjirokastër (UNESCO town)

Day 18: Gjirokaster Butrint – Himare

Visit Butrint National Park (UNESCO site) Stop at Blue Eye

Drive along the Riviera to Himarë

Day 19: Himare

Beach day (Jale, Livadhi, or Gjipe Beach) Optional boat trip along the coas

Day 20: Himare Apollonia Berat

Visit Apollonia Archaeological Park Continue to Berat (UNESCO) Evening in Mangalem quarter

Day 21: Berat Durres Tirana

Visit Berat Castle

Stop in Durrës (Roman Amphitheatre) Return to Tirana

Day 22: Tirana

Departure

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Prices & conditions

Travel Period Price per person

April, May, June, September, October

€ 1.800

The above mentioned prices are per person and include:

21 x overnights in the above mentioned hotels or similar, with breakfast

Rental car

VAT

Assistance on spot (24/7 emergency phone)

The above mentioned prices are per person and do not include:

Flight tickets

Tourist tax (to be paid on spot: € 1,5 per person per day)

Tips and other gratuities