What type of vehicles are used for transfer? I get car sick quite easily, especially in big buses, so I want to make sure I know what type of transport this tour offers. Secondly, what is the maximum number of people per tour, i.e. how many people would the three of us be travelling and touring with?

This is a private tour so we use private cars for the best comfort. As the tour is private, it will only be your party

How far in advance should I book the tour?

We are quite flexible so you can book even just a week before departure

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PRIVATE 6-Day Balkan Tour: Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo & Montenegro

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Start and end in Tirana

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Absolutely amazing tour done by Skerdi and the team. Whenever I go go the Balkans, I will always book with Local Friends Albania.
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Operator: Local Friends Albania
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana to Skopje via Ohrid
Start point
Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Pick up anywhere near Tirana , 09:00 - 10:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (SKopje City Center Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ohrid Old Town
- Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Visit Ancient Amphitheatre
- Explore City Center and traditional Old Bazaar in Ohrid
- Private transportation from Tirana to Skopje via Ohrid
Optional Activities
- Wander through Skopje's Old Bazaar
- Explore Macedonia Square and its grand statues
- Relax at a riverside café along the Vardar River
Landmarks
Church of St. John at Kaneo
Ancient Amphitheatre of Ohrid
Ohrid Old Town
Lake Ohrid
Macedonia Square
Vardar River
Day 2
Skopje to Prizren via Pristina
Accommodation
(Prizren Old Town 4 star Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Newborn Monument in Pristina
- Visit National Library in Pristina
- Visit Mother Teresa Cathedral in Pristina
- Walking tour through Prizren Old Town
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque in Prizren
- Visit Prizren Fortress
- Private transportation from Skopje to Pristina to Prizren
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore charming streets of Prizren
Landmarks
Newborn Monument
National Library of Kosovo
Mother Teresa Cathedral
Old Stone Bridge of Prizren
Sinan Pasha Mosque
Prizren Fortress
Day 3
Prizren to Shkodër
Accommodation
Hotel (Promenade Hotel Shkoder)
Included Activities
- Stop at Shirok Village by Lake Shkodër
- Visit Rozafa Castle
- Explore Rozafa Castle ruins
- Private transportation from Prizren to Shkodër
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Shkodër city
- Relax at a pedestrian street in the evening
Landmarks
Shirok Village
Lake Shkodër
Rozafa Castle
Buna River
Drin River
Day 4
Shkodër to Montenegro and Back to Albania
Accommodation
Hotel (Promenade Hotel Shkoder)
Included Activities
- Panoramic photo stop at St Stephen (Sveti Stefan)
- Explore Kotor Old Town
- Walk through medieval streets and past Venetian-style buildings
- Visit ancient churches in Kotor
- Private transportation to Montenegro and back to Albania
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Kotor (Montenegrin cuisine)
Landmarks
St Stephen (Sveti Stefan)
Kotor Old Town
Bay of Kotor
Old Bar City
Ulqin
Day 5
Shkodër to Berat
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Berat Castle
- Visit Byzantine churches inside Berat Castle
- Visit Ottoman mosques inside Berat Castle
- Explore Mangalem historic quarter
- Explore Gorica historic quarter
- Private transportation from Shkodër to Berat
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Berat's magical atmosphere
- Wine Tasting Experience in Berat
Landmarks
Berat Castle
Mangalem Quarter
Gorica Quarter
Osum River
Day 6
Berat to Durrës and Return to Tirana
End point
Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Pick up anywhere near Tirana , 18:00 - 19:00)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient ruins in Durrës
- Visit Durrës Amphitheatre (largest in the Balkans)
- View Byzantine walls remnants
- Walk along seafront promenade
- View modern marina
- Private transportation from Berat to Durrës to Tirana
Optional Activities
- Coffee stop by the sea in Durrës
Landmarks
Durrës Amphitheatre
Durrës Seafront Promenade
Durrës Marina

Landmarks
Church of St. John at Kaneo
Ancient Amphitheatre of Ohrid
Ohrid Old Town
Lake Ohrid
Macedonia Square
Vardar River

Landmarks
Newborn Monument
National Library of Kosovo
Mother Teresa Cathedral
Old Stone Bridge of Prizren
Sinan Pasha Mosque
Prizren Fortress

Landmarks
Shirok Village
Lake Shkodër
Rozafa Castle
Buna River
Drin River

Landmarks
St Stephen (Sveti Stefan)
Kotor Old Town
Bay of Kotor
Old Bar City
Ulqin

Landmarks
Berat Castle
Mangalem Quarter
Gorica Quarter
Osum River

Landmarks
Durrës Amphitheatre
Durrës Seafront Promenade
Durrës Marina

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

SKopje City Center Hotel
Hotel
day 1
Upgrade Available
Prizren Old Town 4 star Hotel
day 2
Promenade Hotel Shkoder
Hotel
Days 3, 4

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Local Friends Albania

(53 reviews)

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Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
5.0

Gimi
March 22nd, 2025
5
The guide was educated and with a lot of history. We had fun a lot
Traveled in March 2025
Stela
March 22nd, 2025
5
Excellent tour guide 😊
Traveled in March 2025
Mark
February 27th, 2025
5
Absolutely amazing tour done by Skerdi and the team. Ive been on two tours with them and have loved both! Whenever I...
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Traveled in September 2024
Klea
February 27th, 2025
5
If you’re looking for a trip that combines rich history, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes,this tour will...
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Traveled in January 2025
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Bret
February 25th, 2025
5
It was an awesome trip exploring the Balkans with friends. Our tour guide, Skerdi, was an excellent host and very...
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Traveled in September 2024
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Asked on April 18th, 2025
What type of vehicles are used for transfer? I get car sick quite easily, especially in big buses, so I want to make sure I know what type of transport this tour offers. Secondly, what is the maximum number of people per tour, i.e. how many people would the three of us be travelling and touring with?
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- Local Friends AlbaniaOperator•Written April 2025
  This is a private tour so we use private cars for the best comfort. As the tour is private, it will only be your party
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Gary
Asked on April 9th, 2025
How far in advance should I book the tour?
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- Local Friends AlbaniaOperator•Written April 2025
  We are quite flexible so you can book even just a week before departure

From

US $1,101 per person

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Tour ID: 304597

Currencies
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Macedonia
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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.
Type C
Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
Type E
Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
Type F
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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before March 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Local Friends Albania. 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 10 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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PRIVATE 6-Day Balkan Tour: Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo & Montenegro

Itinerary

Tirana to Skopje via Ohrid

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Skopje to Prizren via Pristina

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Prizren to Shkodër

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shkodër to Montenegro and Back to Albania

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shkodër to Berat

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Berat to Durrës and Return to Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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