Can we join you on day 2 and leave day 8 in Corfu? We are a family of 7 - 3 are 18 year olds and 4 fit adventurous parents in 50's.

Due to the age restrictions for this specific tour, we would not be able to accommodate your group outside of a private tour. Our booking window for Tailormade trips generally requires quite a large amount of lead time prior to the departure to ensure that we can get availability and sort out the logistics for a full private trip in time. We do have some other itineraries for the Balkans area that are open to all ages if you are interested in seeing some of those options. However, we do not offer anything with a similar itinerary ending in Corfu.

Can a pre-designed trip be customized? We are looking to finish the trip in Corfu by the 18th July.

The itinerary you referred to is a pre-designed trip, so unfortunately we are unable to fully customize the route itself. However, we may still be able to assist depending on your exact travel dates and requirements. Please note the general criteria for tailor-made inquiries: Minimum 4 travellers (Europe generally requires minimum 6 travellers), Minimum 12 weeks lead time, Minimum trip duration of 5 days / 4 nights, Trip must include a tour leader (fully escorted or locally led), Minimum traveller age is generally 5 years old.

Your tour Dubrovnik to Corfu fits my desired itinerary perfectly (Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Corfu), however I do not fit into your age category. I need to finish my tour in Corfu. Do you have any suggestions?

We do have a lot of great Balkan tour options that are open age, as the 18-35s category only makes up a small number of our tours. However, for this specific itinerary I'm afraid we don't have a direct open age alternative if you require your tour ends in Corfu.

Would you be kind enough to tell me if I should take the Essential Southern Balkan tour: 1.) Can I stay over a few days in Corfu at the end of the tour and return to Tirana? If possible, how can I return to Tirana from the hydrofoil port in Albania/what is the distance? 2.) In what location does the tour meet in Dubrovnik?

You can stay a few extra days in Corfu after the trip ends. The tour begins in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and our joining point is Akademis Academia, Ulica Marka Marojice 2b, Dubrovnik, CROATIA. The trip kicks off with a Welcome Meeting at 6:00 PM on Day 1.

Are the accommodations for this tour in hotels or hostels?

The accommodations for this trip will be a mix of Hotels (4 nights), Guesthouses (3 nights), and Hostel (1 night).

What documents do I need for the tour?

You’ll need to save a copy of your booking confirmation notification to present on Day 1.

How do I confirm my booking details for the tour?

You can confirm your details by filling out the passenger information section on the booking confirmation page.

Is it possible to join this tour if I am 37 years old, even though the tour is indicated for 18-35 age group?

We can accept travelers who are 37 or younger at the start of the trip. We need to confirm with our team if you can join this specific departure. We can also recommend alternative tours with no age restrictions that offer similar exciting and adventurous experiences.

What is the minimum age for joining this tour?

This tour has a minimum age requirement of 18 and a maximum of 35 years.

Can I travel alone and share a room on the tour?

Yes, solo travelers can share rooms with others of similar gender if arrangements allow.

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Group Size 1 - 16
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Day 1
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Optional Activities
- Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure (EUR69)
- Mt Srd Cable Car (EUR27)
- War Photography Museum (EUR10)
- Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence (EUR4)
- Sunset Sailing Trip (EUR64)
- Lokrum Island Boat Trip (EUR30)
- Explore Old City through Pile Gate
- Walk the city walls
- Visit bar on the walls
- Lunch at local eateries
- Swimming at Suluci or Banje Beach
Landmarks
Pile Gate
Dubrovnik Old City Walls
Suluci Beach
Banje Beach
Day 2
Dubrovnik to Kotor to Ulcinj
Dubrovnik to Kotor to Ulcinj
Optional Activities
- Explore Kotor medieval town
- Climb Kampana Tower
- Visit churches in Kotor
- Wander Ulcinj Old Town
- Visit Ulcinj Castle
- Watch sunset on Ulcinj beach
Landmarks
Kotor
Kampana Tower
Ulcinj Old Town
Ulcinj Castle
Day 3
Ulcinj to Tirana
Ulcinj to Tirana
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Tirana
- Visit Bunk'Art 2 – history and contemporary art museum in underground bunker
Optional Activities
- Explore Tirana at own pace
- Visit Blloku neighbourhood for drinks
- National Art Gallery (ALL200)
- National History Museum (ALL700)
- Sky Tower (ALL400)
Landmarks
Bunk'Art 2
Blloku Neighbourhood
Day 4
Tirana
Tirana
Optional Activities
- Visit colourful street markets
- Explore traditional Tirana cuisine
- Day trip to Kruja (32 km from Tirana)
- Pre-dinner drinks
- Dinner at Tirana Castle
Landmarks
Kruja
Tirana Castle
Day 5
Tirana to Himare
Tirana to Himare
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town on rocky hill
- Visit Himare Castle ruins
- Coffee and cake at local cafe
- Swim at secluded beach coves
Landmarks
Himare Old Town
Himare Castle
Ceraunian Mountains
Day 6
Himare
Himare
Included Activities
- Speedboat tour visiting Pigeon's Cave, Crystal Bay, Gjipe Beach and Pirate's Cave
- Swimming stops in caves and on beaches near Gjipe Canyon
Optional Activities
- Sunset dining at local restaurant with sea views
Landmarks
Pigeon's Cave
Crystal Bay
Gjipe Beach
Pirate's Cave
Gjipe Canyon
Day 7
Himare to Gjirokaster
Himare to Gjirokaster
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zekate Tower House with local guide
- Taste Turkish coffee 'on the stone'
- Visit Gjirokaster Fortress
Optional Activities
- Ismail Kadare's House (ALL200)
- Ethnographic Museum (ALL200)
- Dinner at local restaurant for speca me gjize
Landmarks
Gjirokaster
Zekate Tower House
Gjirokaster Fortress
Day 8
Gjirokaster to Saranda to Corfu
Gjirokaster to Saranda to Corfu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk near accommodation
Optional Activities
- Sunset drinks at local restaurant
- Palaiopoli Archaeological Site (EUR4)
- Mon Repos Summer Palace (EUR4)
- Archaeological Museum (EUR6)
- Corfu Fortifications (EUR5)
Landmarks
Saranda
Corfu
Palaiopoli Archaeological Site
Mon Repos Summer Palace
Day 9
Corfu
Corfu

Landmarks
Pile Gate
Dubrovnik Old City Walls
Suluci Beach
Banje Beach

Landmarks
Kotor
Kampana Tower
Ulcinj Old Town
Ulcinj Castle

Landmarks
Bunk'Art 2
Blloku Neighbourhood

Landmarks
Kruja
Tirana Castle

Landmarks
Himare Old Town
Himare Castle
Ceraunian Mountains

Landmarks
Pigeon's Cave
Crystal Bay
Gjipe Beach
Pirate's Cave
Gjipe Canyon

Landmarks
Gjirokaster
Zekate Tower House
Gjirokaster Fortress

Landmarks
Saranda
Corfu
Palaiopoli Archaeological Site
Mon Repos Summer Palace

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Jan
Asked on May 27th, 2026
Can we join you on day 2 and leave day 8 in Corfu? We are a family of 7 - 3 are 18 year olds and 4 fit adventurous parents in 50's.
Age Range
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Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  Due to the age restrictions for this specific tour, we would not be able to accommodate your group outside of a private tour. Our booking window for Tailormade trips generally requires quite a large amount of lead time prior to the departure to ensure that we can get availability and sort out the logistics for a full private trip in time. We do have some other itineraries for the Balkans area that are open to all ages if you are interested in seeing some of those options. However, we do not offer anything with a similar itinerary ending in Corfu.
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Naomi
Asked on May 17th, 2026
Can a pre-designed trip be customized? We are looking to finish the trip in Corfu by the 18th July.
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  The itinerary you referred to is a pre-designed trip, so unfortunately we are unable to fully customize the route itself. However, we may still be able to assist depending on your exact travel dates and requirements. Please note the general criteria for tailor-made inquiries: Minimum 4 travellers (Europe generally requires minimum 6 travellers), Minimum 12 weeks lead time, Minimum trip duration of 5 days / 4 nights, Trip must include a tour leader (fully escorted or locally led), Minimum traveller age is generally 5 years old.
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  Naomi
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  We are two families of total 7 people, four rooms needed. We have accommodation booked at Corfu from 18th July and in Split until the 10th July and can arrive in Dubrovnik on the 10th July in the pm. Would like to be able to see the major sites between both places. Could be a custom tour from the 12th pick up from Dubrovnik.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  We may be able to arrange a private tour following the same itinerary as our Essential Southern Balkans trip, operating from Days 2-7 only - with pick-up in Dubrovnik on Day 2 and drop-off in Corfu on Day 8. You also mentioned you'd be interested in upgrading to Comfort accommodation. Do you have a per person budget in mind for the trip?
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  Naomi
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  We are ok with the current price at around $2200 per person - are you able to advise what the likely accommodation would be like for this amount versus if we extended the budget to $3000 per person.
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  Naomi
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  We would need 4 rooms, three with 2 people and one with one. We could be open to three rooms, if a one room could accommodate 3 people and the other 2, 2 people each.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  The default rooming configuration in our trips is on twin share basis so yes we would be rooming 2x3 (twin share) and one traveler will have to share accomodation with another traveler of the same gender as we do not have single supplements available for this departure.
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  Naomi
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  Does the tour include the ferry to Corfu?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  Unfortunately, we would not be able to assist with arranging a private tailor-made tour at this stage. As we are now quite close to departure, there isn't enough time for us to properly coordinate and quote all of the required elements to the standard we would want to provide.
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  Naomi
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  Can we join the standard essential balkans tour starting on the 11th and finishing on 18th on day 2 and finish day 8? Issue is 4 of us over 35!
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  Our Essential Southern Balkans tour is designed specifically for travellers aged between 18 to 35. As such, we are unable to accept bookings from travellers outside this age range on this particular trip.
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Connie
Asked on April 23rd, 2026
Your tour Dubrovnik to Corfu fits my desired itinerary perfectly (Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Corfu), however I do not fit into your age category. I need to finish my tour in Corfu. Do you have any suggestions?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  We do have a lot of great Balkan tour options that are open age, as the 18-35s category only makes up a small number of our tours. However, for this specific itinerary I'm afraid we don't have a direct open age alternative if you require your tour ends in Corfu.
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Marlene
Asked on April 8th, 2025
Would you be kind enough to tell me if I should take the Essential Southern Balkan tour: 1.) Can I stay over a few days in Corfu at the end of the tour and return to Tirana? If possible, how can I return to Tirana from the hydrofoil port in Albania/what is the distance? 2.) In what location does the tour meet in Dubrovnik?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  You can stay a few extra days in Corfu after the trip ends. The tour begins in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and our joining point is Akademis Academia, Ulica Marka Marojice 2b, Dubrovnik, CROATIA. The trip kicks off with a Welcome Meeting at 6:00 PM on Day 1.
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  Marlene
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  I would love to take this tour, but I am 83 years old. Can you supply me with an alternate tour of the same countries: Albania and Montenegro - one that straddles the coastline?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  We do have a small group Montenegro Sailing trip; its 8 days and the maximum group size onboard our sailboat is 8 people. It is a great itinerary if you are looking to explore the coast but since we use a small sailboat there are no single supplements. We also have a Western Balkans Tour. It is a 12 day trip and we start in Skopje in North Macedonia and end in Dubrovnik. The maximum group size is 12 people. A single supplement is available if you preferred not to share a room on this, it is subject to availability, and applies to all nights.
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Taylor
Asked on March 25th, 2025
Are the accommodations for this tour in hotels or hostels?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  The accommodations for this trip will be a mix of Hotels (4 nights), Guesthouses (3 nights), and Hostel (1 night).
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  Taylor
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Are the accommodations for this tour in hotels or hostels?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Accommodation on this trip will be in Hotels (4 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights), Hostel (1 night)
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Lahcen
Asked on February 15th, 2025
What documents do I need for the tour?
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  You’ll need to save a copy of your booking confirmation notification to present on Day 1.
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Kim
Asked on January 7th, 2025
How do I confirm my booking details for the tour?
Payments
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  You can confirm your details by filling out the passenger information section on the booking confirmation page.
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Carolyn
Asked on January 5th, 2025
Is it possible to join this tour if I am 37 years old, even though the tour is indicated for 18-35 age group?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  We can accept travelers who are 37 or younger at the start of the trip. We need to confirm with our team if you can join this specific departure. We can also recommend alternative tours with no age restrictions that offer similar exciting and adventurous experiences.
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Ilian
Asked on November 13th, 2024
What is the minimum age for joining this tour?
Age Range
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  This tour has a minimum age requirement of 18 and a maximum of 35 years.
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Alejandra
Asked on November 12th, 2024
Can I travel alone and share a room on the tour?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, solo travelers can share rooms with others of similar gender if arrangements allow.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Greece.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania.Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Essential Southern Balkans

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Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik to Kotor to Ulcinj

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Ulcinj to Tirana

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Tirana

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Tirana to Himare

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Himare

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Himare to Gjirokaster

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Gjirokaster to Saranda to Corfu

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