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Undiscovered Balkans

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Start point
    Rruga Kala, Krujë District, Albania (Hotel Panorama, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Theatro)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader at hotel (6pm)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit House of Leaves museum (dedicated to Cold War secret surveillance)
    • Explore Pazari i Ri open-air market
    • Group dinner (location to be confirmed by tour leader)
    Landmarks
    House of Leaves
    Pazari i Ri
  2. Day 2

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Theatro)

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride on Dajti Express to Mount Dajti
    • Guided hike to Tujani summit
    • Visit Bunk Art 2 (interactive art space in former nuclear bunker)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in traditional mountain restaurant
    • Relax at mountain restaurants with views
    • Self-guided shorter hike on Mount Dajti
    • Visit adventure park near cable car
    • Explore Blloku district in the evening
    Landmarks
    Mount Dajti
    Tujani Summit
    Bunk Art 2
  3. Day 3

    Tirana to Lake Ohrid

    Tirana to Lake Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Su Hotel, Ohrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ohrid including Old Bazaar, Amphitheatre, and Old Castle Walls

    Optional Activities

    • Stop and explore Struga resort town
    Landmarks
    Lake Ohrid
    Ohrid Old Bazaar
    Amphitheatre of Ohrid
    Ohrid Old Castle Walls
  4. Day 4

    Lake Ohrid

    Lake Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Su Hotel, Ohrid)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride to Saint Naum monastery
    • Explore Saint Naum monastery and surrounding area
    • Drive through Galicia National Park
    • Stop at viewpoint overlooking lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurants alongside springs at Saint Naum
    • Bird watching at Lake Prespa (pelicans, pygmy cormorants, herons, geese, wild ducks)
    Landmarks
    Saint Naum Monastery
    Lake Prespa
    Galicia National Park
  5. Day 5

    Lake Ohrid to Pristina

    Lake Ohrid to Pristina
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel LaCorte Prishtina)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matka Canyon
    • See Lake Matka
    • Guided walking tour of Skopje including Kale Fortress, Sveti Spas Monastery, and Ottoman Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Matka Canyon
    Lake Matka
    Kale Fortress
    Sveti Spas Monastery
    Skopje Ottoman Bazaar
  6. Day 6

    Pristina

    Pristina
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Dukagjini)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Pristina and Old Pristina
    • Visit Kosovo Battle Memorial
    • Visit Sultan Murad I memorial
    • Visit Monastery of Gracanica

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Peja Bazaar
    • Visit Bajrakli Mosque in Peja
    • Visit Peja Town Square
    Landmarks
    Pristina Clock Tower
    National Library of Kosovo
    Kosovo Battle Memorial
    Sultan Murad I Memorial
    Monastery of Gracanica
    Peja Bazaar
    Bajrakli Mosque
  7. Day 7

    Peja

    Peja
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Dukagjini)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Rugova Gorge
    • Guided hike to alpine lake near Boga
    • Visit Peja Patriarch church complex
    Landmarks
    Rugova Gorge
    Boga
    Peja Patriarch Church Complex
    Rugova Bjeshk Highlands
  8. Day 8

    Peja to Prizren

    Peja to Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Centrum)

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Drin waterfall
    • Visit Decani Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Church of the Virgin of Ljevi\u0161
    • Visit Church of Saint George
    • Browse traditional filigree jewellery shops
    • Visit barbeque restaurants
    Landmarks
    White Drin Waterfall
    Decani Monastery
    Church of the Virgin of Ljevi\u0161
    Church of Saint George
  9. Day 9

    Prizren

    Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Centrum)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Shadervan area including Sinan Pasha Mosque and Old Stone Bridge
    • Visit Prizren Fortress
    • Visit Prizren League House
    • Wine tasting at two winemakers in Rahovec
    • Visit monastery in Hoqa e Vjeter

    Optional Activities

    • View outside of old hammam
    Landmarks
    Shadervan Area
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    Old Stone Bridge
    Prizren Fortress
    Prizren League House
    Rahovec
    Hoqa e Vjeter
  10. Day 10

    Prizren to Valbona Valley

    Prizren to Valbona Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel NeoKulla), Hotel 3* (Hotel Bujtina Valbone)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ottoman Bazaar in Gjakova
    • Guided exploration of Valbona Valley village
    • Traditional dinner
    Landmarks
    Gjakova Ottoman Bazaar
    Valbona Valley
    Accursed Mountains
  11. Day 11

    Valbona Valley

    Valbona Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in alpine pastures (weather dependent)), Dinner (Traditional lamb on the spit (vegetarian options available))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel NeoKulla), Hotel 3* (Hotel Bujtina Valbone)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike through Valbona Valley to Kukaj Valley
    • Picnic lunch (weather dependent)
    • Visit shepherd's family and sample mountain tea
    • Traditional dinner of lamb on the spit
    Landmarks
    Valbona Valley
    Kukaj Valley
  12. Day 12

    Valbona Valley to Shkoder

    Valbona Valley to Shkoder
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Tradita)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rozafa Castle with views
    • Guided exploration of Shkoder including Mosque, Cathedrals and local market

    Optional Activities

    • Ferry ride across Lake Koman (subject to schedule)
    Landmarks
    Lake Koman
    Rozafa Castle
  13. Day 13

    Shkoder to Durres

    Shkoder to Durres
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner by the sea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Giulia Albergo Hotel), Hotel 3* (Hotel Arvi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Skanderbeg memorial in Lezha
    • Visit Roman Amphitheatre in Durres
    • Sunset walk on promenade
    • Fresh seafood dinner by the sea
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Memorial
    Roman Amphitheatre of Durres
  14. Day 14

    Durres

    Durres
    End point
    Rruga Mine Peza, Tiranë, Albania (Hotel Vila Tafaj, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Muhammad5.0May 2025
    It was a good experience. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food. Accommodation was comfortable and central to all...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, delicious food, and comfortable, well-located accommodation. It’s especially lovely to hear such kind words about your Tour Leader. We’re proud to work with leaders who are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely caring and engaged. We hope this was just the beginning of many more adventures with us!
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    roberto4.0July 2024
    Tedi Agoli 5 star tour gude Patmil Huka 5 star tour driver Undiscovered Balkans tour - great
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    Hi Roberto, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are delighted to see that you had such a fantastic time on your Undiscovered Balkans holiday. We hope to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future. Best regards, Explore!
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  • Phil4.8May 2023
    Kruja - the magnificent scenery/history/bazaar. The best food on the trip was in the Panorama restaurant. Our time in...
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  • Aimee4.8June 2023
    Lake Ohrid and the stop off before Tirana to the village of Pellumbus and the guesthouse were my personal favourites.
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  • Michael4.5June 2023
    We really enjoyed hiking the Valbonë Valley, which was utterly magical. The Serbian Orthodox churches in Kosovo,...
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  • Bob4.7June 2023
    lots of Variety
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  • Jane4.0July 2023
    Scenery was spectacular. The swimming in Lake Ohrid was wonderful
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  • ROBERT4.7July 2023
    So many highlights, the program varied
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  • Jill4.7August 2023
    Lake Ohrid was beautiful and gave us a chance to swim and relax. The old town was stunning. The Valbona Mountains...
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  • Rich4.5August 2023
    House in the Village. Hotel Vila Dini
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    Asked on November 23rd, 2025

    Can you provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for a small group tour through the Balkans between June and September?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2025

      We have two tours to the Balkans during that time. 1 - Undiscovered Balkans 14 Days, departures in June, July and September. Priced at $4890 for a solo room. 2- Journey through the Balkans 12 Days, departures from June to September. Prices beginning from $4570 in a solo, up to $4900. All accommodation, tour leader and breakfasts are included. Both tours are moderate paced.

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    Please let me know what category of hotels are on the tour. Do you have any guaranteed departures.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2022

      This trip starts and ends in Tirana and the flights are into and out of Tirana International Airport (TIA). The joining time is 18.00 but you can arrive any time on day 1. The accommodation is 13 nights in a comfortable hotel, these are usually around 3*.

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