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Western Balkan tour (Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro)

12 days
From Tirana to Podgorica
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Start point
    Tiranë, Durrës, Albania (Tirana International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum of History
    • Walking tour of central avenue and central square
    • Visit Ethem Bay Mosque
    • Visit Clock-Tower
    • Visit remains of Castle of Tirana
    • Visit Enver Hoxha bunker
    • Visit Pyramid - mausoleum of Enver Hoxha
    • Visit Enver Hoxha's house in Blloku
    Landmarks
    National Museum of History
    Ethem Bay Mosque
    Clock-Tower
    Castle of Tirana
    Enver Hoxha Bunker
    Pyramid - Mausoleum of Enver Hoxha
    Enver Hoxha's House in Blloku
  2. Day 2

    Durres - Kruja

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour along Adriatic Sea in Durres
    • Visit remains of ancient amphitheater in Durres
    • Visit Castle of Skender-beg in Kruja
    • Explore Ethno bazaar in Kruja

    Optional Activities

    • Visit City Museum of Durres
    • Lunch at seaside restaurant in Durres with seafood dishes
    Landmarks
    Ancient Amphitheater of Durres
    City Museum of Durres
    Castle of Skender-beg in Kruja
    Ethno Bazaar of Kruja
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  3. Day 3

    Berat

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit fortress of Berat
    • Stroll through narrow streets of old town Berat

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch or coffee in central Berat
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Berat
  4. Day 4

    Tirana to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of old city of Ohrid
    • Visit Holy Mother of God Perivleptos church
    • Visit St. Clement of Ohrid church at Plaosnik
    • Visit Fortress of Tsar Samuel
    • Visit ancient Macedonian-Roman theatre
    • Boat ride through Ohrid lake
    • Visit medieval St. Sophia church
    • Visit Ohrid pearl shop
    Landmarks
    Holy Mother of God Perivleptos Church
    St. Clement of Ohrid Church at Plaosnik
    Fortress of Tsar Samuel
    Ancient Macedonian-Roman Theatre of Ohrid
    St. Sophia Church
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  5. Day 5

    Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Bay of Bones Museum
    • Presentation by professional curator at Bay of Bones
    • Visit Monastery of St. Naum
    • Sailing to lake springs
    • Sailing back to town

    Optional Activities

    • Organized dinner with local folk dance group (if group is large enough)
    Landmarks
    Bay of Bones Museum
    Monastery of St. Naum
    Lake Ohrid Springs
  6. Day 6

    Ohrid to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit 15th century mosque in Tetovo
    • Visit Matka Canyon
    • Boat trip to Vrelo cave

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on your own in restaurant on Treska River bank with river trout option
    Landmarks
    Tetovo Mosque
    Matka Canyon
    Vrelo Cave
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  7. Day 7

    Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour from Kale fortress
    • Explore Old Turkish Bazaar
    • Visit Archaeological Museum of Macedonia
    • Walk across Stone Bridge
    • View monument and fountain of Alexander the Great
    • Visit memorial house of Mother Teresa
    • Cable car ride to Millennium Cross on Mount Vodno
    • Panoramic views from Mount Vodno
    Landmarks
    Kale Fortress
    Old Turkish Bazaar
    Archaeological Museum of Macedonia
    Stone Bridge
    Monument and Fountain of Alexander the Great
    Memorial House of Mother Teresa
    Millennium Cross
  8. Day 8

    Skopje to Prishtina

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gracanica Monastery
    • Visit Emin Gjiku Ethnographic Museum
    • View clock tower in city center
    • Visit National Library
    • Visit Independent House of Kosovo
    • Visit Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque
    • Visit Jashar Pasha Mosque
    Landmarks
    Gracanica Monastery
    Emin Gjiku Ethnographic Museum
    Clock Tower in Prishtina
    National Library of Kosovo
    Independent House of Kosovo
    Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque
    Jashar Pasha Mosque
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  9. Day 9

    Podgorica

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Museum of Prizren League
    • Visit Helveti Tekke
    • Visit Sinia Pasha Mosque
    • Visit Church of Our Lady of Ljevis
    • Explore old cobbled streets of Prizren
    • Tour Skyline in Podgorica
    • Visit Republic Square in Podgorica
    • Visit St. George Church in Podgorica
    • Visit Millennium Bridge in Podgorica
    • Visit Clock Tower (Sahat Kula) in Podgorica
    Landmarks
    Museum of Prizren League
    Helveti Tekke
    Sinia Pasha Mosque
    Church of Our Lady of Ljevis
    Skyline (Stairs) in Podgorica
    Republic Square
    St. George Church
    Millennium Bridge
    Clock Tower (Sahat Kula)
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  10. Day 10

    Kotor - Perast

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Budva old town fortress tour
    • Visit clock tower and bell tower of St. John's Church in Budva
    • Visit Citadel Fortress in Budva
    • Tour Old Town of Kotor
    • Visit Square of Arms
    • Visit Byzantine Palace
    • Visit Beskuca Palace
    • Visit Pima Palace
    • Visit St. Tryphon Cathedral
    • Visit Maritime Museum in Kotor
    • Visit St Nicholas Church
    • Visit Blessed Ozana Church
    • Visit North gate
    • Visit Perast

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to small island Our Lady of the Rocks
    Landmarks
    Citadel Fortress in Budva
    St. John's Church
    Square of Arms in Kotor
    Byzantine Palace in Kotor
    Beskuca Palace
    Pima Palace
    St. Tryphon Cathedral
    Maritime Museum in Kotor
    St Nicholas Church
    Blessed Ozana Church
    Perast
    Our Lady of the Rocks
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  11. Day 11

    Cetinje - Podgorica

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Sveti Stefan
    • Visit Prince Nikola's Palace
    • Visit Vlaska Church
    • Explore streets of Cetinje

    Optional Activities

    • Drink in coastal cafes at Sveti Stefan
    Landmarks
    Sveti Stefan
    Prince Nikola's Palace
    Vlaska Church
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  12. Day 12

    Departure

    End point
    Podgorica, Montenegro (Podgorica Airport )
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Tour ID: 188515

  • Currencies
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    Albania
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    Macedonia
    Euro
    Kosovo
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
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    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
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    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Macedonia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Macedonia.Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Experience Balkan. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Experience Balkan will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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