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Athens to Tirana; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

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  2. Day 1

    Athens to Delphi - Meteora

    Athens to Delphi - Meteora
    Start point
    Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel Pick up in Athens , 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Delphi archaeological site
    • Explore Temple of Apollo
    • Visit Castallian Fountain
    • See Large Sphinx of Naxos
    • Visit Treasury of the Athenians
    • Explore Theatre
    • Explore Stadium
    • Visit Museum with statue of Antinoos and Charioteer bronze statue
    • Visit Meteora monasteries
    Landmarks
    Delphi Archaeological Site
    Temple of Apollo
    Castallian Fountain
    Large Sphinx of Naxos
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Meteora
  3. Day 2

    Meteora - Ioannina - Gjirokaster

    Meteora - Ioannina - Gjirokaster
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ioannina old town
    • Visit Ioannina Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Try traditional Greek cuisine at local cafes in Ioannina
    Landmarks
    Ioannina Castle
    Ioannina Old Town
  4. Day 3

    Gjirokaster

    Gjirokaster
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gjirokaster Castle
    • Explore old town of Gjirokaster
    • Browse medieval bazar
    • Visit traditional preserved house in Gjirokaster

    Optional Activities

    • Meal, wine tasting, or leisurely stroll at The Barrels vineyard
    Landmarks
    Gjirokaster Castle
    Gjirokaster Old Town
  5. Day 4

    Gjirokaster to Berat

    Gjirokaster to Berat
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Berat medieval castle
    • Explore old town of Berat
    • Visit churches in Berat
    • Visit mosques in Berat
    • Explore Gorica Neighbourhood

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums in Berat
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
    Berat Old Town
    Gorica Neighbourhood
  6. Day 5

    Berat - Drilon - Tushemisht - St. Naum - Ohrid

    Berat - Drilon - Tushemisht - St. Naum - Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Drilon National Park
    • Stop in Tushemisht
    • Visit St. Naum monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase local preserves, honey, herbs, and handcrafted souvenirs in Tushemisht
    Landmarks
    Drilon National Park
    St. Naum Monastery
  7. Day 6

    Ohrid to Tirana

    Ohrid to Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
    • Explore Ohrid old town
    • Visit Ohrid Castle
    • Visit Ohrid Amphitheatre
    • Visit Paper Museum in Ohrid

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade paper souvenirs at Paper Museum
    Landmarks
    Church of St. John at Kaneo
    Ohrid Old Town
    Ohrid Castle
    Ohrid Amphitheatre
    Paper Museum Ohrid
  8. Day 7

    Tirana

    Tirana
    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Drop off in Tirana, 15:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Taste Byrek at local restaurant
    • Visit Çam Bazaar
    • Explore street markets of Tirana
    • Visit second-hand market in Tirana
    • Enjoy traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar
    • Taste Albanian Grape Raki
    Landmarks
    Çam Bazaar
    New Bazaar Tirana

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4.8
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    4.5
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
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  • Jenna4.0•September 2024
    Our Tour leader, Anna was great. She was very thoughtful, professional, friendly and capable. she was always very...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Jenna, Thank you for your detailed review! We’re so glad to hear that Anna made a great impression with her thoughtfulness, professionalism, and helpfulness. It’s also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the accommodations and dining recommendations. We’re sorry for the issues with the van, we appreciate your feedback and will address these concerns to ensure a smoother experience for future travelers. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. We’d love to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best wishes, Choose Balkans Team
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  • Michele5.0•June 2024
    I had a fantastic overland trip from athens to tirana, hitting all the top spots along the way with amiable driver...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Michele, it was great to show you around some of our Balkan highlights, we are glad you had a wonderful time and hope to welcome you back again!
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  • Mena5.0•June 2020
    So glad that i booked this three days tour with choose balkans and had the chance to try good wine, traditional...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Mena, thank you for another kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
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  • Paul5.0•January 2020
    I am so glad I was part of this tour with my friends. We had the chance to visit Albania and try the most delicious...
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    Traveled in January 2020
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Paul, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you! :) Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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    Neil

    Asked on September 3rd, 2026

    The traveler is planning to visit mainland Greece and Albania for 10-14 days in late July or August next year. Could you please provide the itinerary details for this tour?

    Tour Details
    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written September 2026

      We can organize a 14 Days tour of Greece and Albania for next year late July or August. Athens to Dubrovnik / Split; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car
      Itinerary:
      Day 1: Athens to Delphi - Meteora (Kalabaka) - overnight in Meteora
      Day 2: Meteora - Ioannina - Gjirokaster - overnight in Gjirokaster
      Day 3: Day tour of Gjirokaster - overnight in Gjirokaster
      Day 4: Gjirokaster – Berat - overnight in Berat
      Day 5: Berat – Drilon – Tushemisht (Albania) – St. Naum (N. Macedonia) – Ohrid - overnight in Ohrid
      Day 6: Ohrid (N. Macedonia) – Tirana (Albania) - overnight in Tirana
      Day 7: Local Food and Walking of Tirana - overnight in Tirana
      Day 8: Tirane – Kruje – Prizren (Kosovo) - overnight in Prizren
      Day 9: Prizren – Gjakove - Decan – Vineyards near Rahovec – Prizren - overnight in Prizren
      Day 10: Prizren – Mrizi i Zanave Agro Tourism – Shkoder (Albania) - overnight in Shkoder
      Day 11: Shkoder – Sveti Stefan (Montenegro) – Budva – Montenegrin Riviera - overnight in Shkoder
      Day 12: Montenegrin Riviera – Kotor – Blagaj – Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) - overnight in Mostar
      Day 13: Mostar – Sarajevo – Mostar - overnight in Mostar
      Day 14: Transfer Day to Dubrovnik, Belgrade, or Sarajevo

      Price based in 3 stars hotels: 3969 Euros / person x 2 Pax = 7938 Euros based on double / twin room in 3 stars hotels. Single room is available on 650 Euros / person extra charge (to be paid locally). Depending on your flight details and your plans for the final part of your trip, we can arrange for the tour to conclude in the destination that is most convenient for you. As requested, the tour can end in Dubrovnik, Belgrade, or Sarajevo. If you require pre-tour or post-tour arrangements, including airport transfers, we would be happy to organize these for you at an additional cost.

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    Paula

    Asked on September 1st, 2026

    Can Pakistani citizens book this tour? Can you provide an official invitation letter or visa-supporting documents for an Albania Type-C tourist visa? If an invitation is possible, what documents do you require from me? What is the total cost of the tour and invitation/visa-support service? Can you provide your Albanian tourism agency licence details for visa purposes? How long does it take to receive the invitation/supporting documents after booking? Please also confirm whether the documents can be used for an Albania visa application from Pakistan.

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    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written September 2026

      Unfortunately we do not offer invitation letters or any other visa related procedures. If you book any of the below services with us, we do provide you with an official reservation confirmation for the services you have booked with us, specifying type of service, dates of booking, amount paid.

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    Eva

    Asked on May 21st, 2025

    Need a clarification please. This is for My self and wife. We have multiple Schengen visa. Do you gave an agent in Srilanka for us to pay?

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    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025

      We offer several alternative payment methods for your convenience: Pay Pal, debit card, credit card, bank transfer, payment link. However we do not have an agent in Srilanka. If you hold a Schengen visa, as far as we are aware it allows you to join this tour without any issues. However kindly do your research with the authorities. We do not handle visa-related procedures.

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    Rosemary

    Asked on April 22nd, 2025

    Could you please show a map of this tour..I wish to go on to Slovenia.

    Tour Details
    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written April 2025

      This tour does not go to Slovenia. Destinations include Athens, Delphi, Kalabaka, Ioannina in Greece; Gjirokastra, Berat, Tirana in Albania; Saint Naum, Ohrid in Macedonia.

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    Holly

    Asked on April 20th, 2025

    I'm interested in this tour if there are others going as well. I'm a solo traveller but dont want to do a private trip.

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    Tour Details
    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written April 2025

      The price for this tour is 1907 Euro per person based in a single room in a 3 star hotel.

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      Holly

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      I'm sorry but I have very limited dates so cannot do any of these other tours.

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    Lesley

    Asked on December 6th, 2024

    what day & time does tour end in Tirana

    Tour Details
    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written December 2024

      If you starts the tour on the 3rd of May, the our will finish on May 9, 2025 (Friday) at approx. 12:00- 13:00

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    Marina

    Asked on December 3rd, 2024

    Can this tour be available for 2 people on other dates? We would also like a quote for transfer from Tirana to Split.

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    Tour Details
    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written December 2024

      We can organize this tour as private in order for you to depart as per your requested dates. Price for a private tour: 2031 Euros / Person x 2 pax = 4062 Euros / Person. You can choose the departure as per your travel planes.

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      Marina

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      We are now planning to fly from Athens to Albania and are looking for a tour starting in Tirana. Our start would be about 27th August.

    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written February 2025

      We are happy to confirm that we can organize this transfer. The price for a private transfer from Tirana - Split: 650 Euros / one way.

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    Joyce

    Asked on March 6th, 2024

    It shows 20%($1155) off but when I go to book it it is the original price? $1443, why is that?

    Price / Availability
    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written March 2024

      In Regards to you question, please note that the discount is available only in specific dates and pricing is based on the group size also.

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    Nicole

    Asked on May 1st, 2023

    Confused on whether any meals are included with your tours, details have a red X next to meals, but reviews show 5 stars for food? Also, if some/all meals are included my wife requires gluten-free dietary options. If we wanted to extend our vacation in Croatia would your agency be able to add hotel, rental car, or private tour to other locations?

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    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2023

      In regards to your question, meals are not included in the price expect breakfast during the tour, however in every city you will make stops for lunch and dinner. There is possibility of gluten free food during the tour, however please be inform that you can bring with you some essential food if need. You should mention this request to the restaurants you will be consuming or buying the meals. In regards to Croatia please let us know the destinations you want to visit so our team can organize tailored tour program for you.

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