Just wondering if you have people already booked on this tour starting the 22nd or 23rd March & what ages roughly are people? Also, I've been looking at flights & they seem to get in quite late at night so I'd like to book a hotel near where the tour will be departing from in the morning or else I'll arrive a day earlier. You don't do airport pick up I presume?

We have 2 more participants booked on that date. We would need one more to confirm departure. On the 28th, we have a similar 6-day version already confirmed.

Is the hotel for the first night before the tour begins included?

Only the nights on tour are included in the price (6 nights). So the day before and after the tour are not included.

I'm considering traveling solo on your June 7 tour. I want a private room. I do not want a roommate. What would the price of that be? Also, approximately how many people are typically on the tour and are there other solo travelers?

The extra room is possible for solo travelers at 350 euros in total for 6 nights. The tours run with groups of 3 to 8 participants max. At the moment on those dates, we do not have anyone else booked for a group tour, but we can suggest your dates and form a group soon.

Can we join a tour further north than Tirana but probably finishing in Tirana for onward flights?

Yes we can start from Dubrovnik as well. How many days are you looking to spend?

Interested in a tour of Montenegro, Albania... leaving on May 11 or so....please provide suggested itinerary and cost.

This is an example of a possible itinerary. We can adjust the itinerary according to your preferences. This tour is a mix of history, culture, mountains, and coastal views. The total price for 4 participants will be 5380 euros (1345 euros per person), including: 2 double rooms per night for 6 nights, Breakfast, Professional tour guide, Comfortable private transport (only your group and the guide), Tickets for sites visited, Road tax, city tax, and fuel. Hotels (mostly 4 stars). The tour can also be posted and left open for others to join if you prefer a group tour. The price would be slightly lower per person depending on the number of participants.

Could you please provide us with more detailed information on the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodations for this tour? The group consists of 10 people, all in their 60s, and they would appreciate receiving a quote for this number of travelers.

The hotels we use are usually 3-4 star hotels with good reviews and feedback. For example: Gjirokaster (Silverhill Guesthouse), Pogradec (Hotel Elite), Skopje (Old Stone Hotel or similar), Prizren (Kacinari Hotel), Shkoder (Mozart or Tradita), Kotor (depending on availability).

How strict is your age limit?

We don't have a strict age limit, since the tour involves driving and walking for not a very long period of time; if John is in good condition, it can be done.

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West Balkans Tour: History, Culture, and Scenic Landscapes

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 8
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana to Gjirokastër
Start point
Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Your Hotel, 08:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Berat Castle
- Explore Onufri Museum
- Walk through Mangalem Quarter
Landmarks
Berat Castle
Onufri Museum
Mangalem Quarter
Gjirokastër Castle
Day 2
Gjirokastër to Pogradec
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gjirokastër Castle
- Explore Old Bazaar
Landmarks
Gjirokastër Castle
Old Bazaar, Gjirokastër
Lake Ohrid
Day 3
Pogradec to Skopje via Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Explore Ohrid Old Town
Landmarks
Church of St. John at Kaneo
Ohrid Old Town
Stone Bridge, Skopje
Old Bazaar, Skopje
Alexander the Great Statue, Macedonia Square
Day 4
Skopje to Prizren via Pristina
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Skopje
- Visit Kale Fortress
- Explore Sinan Pasha Mosque
Landmarks
Kale Fortress, Skopje
Stone Bridge, Skopje
National Library, Pristina
Mother Teresa Square
Sinan Pasha Mosque
Prizren Old Town
Day 5
Prizren to Shkodra
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Prizren
- Visit Prizren Stone Bridge and fortress
Landmarks
Prizren Stone Bridge
Prizren Fortress
Rozafa Castle
Day 6
Shkodra to Kotor via Stari Bar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Stari Bar
- Explore Kotor Old Town
- Visit St. Tryphon Cathedral
Landmarks
Stari Bar
Kotor Old Town
St. Tryphon Cathedral
Bay of Kotor
Day 7
Kotor to Budva to Tirana
End point
Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Your Hotel, 18:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Budva Old Town
- Enjoy Budva beaches
Landmarks
Budva Old Town

Landmarks
Berat Castle
Onufri Museum
Mangalem Quarter
Gjirokastër Castle

Landmarks
Gjirokastër Castle
Old Bazaar, Gjirokastër
Lake Ohrid

Landmarks
Church of St. John at Kaneo
Ohrid Old Town
Stone Bridge, Skopje
Old Bazaar, Skopje
Alexander the Great Statue, Macedonia Square

Landmarks
Kale Fortress, Skopje
Stone Bridge, Skopje
National Library, Pristina
Mother Teresa Square
Sinan Pasha Mosque
Prizren Old Town

Landmarks
Prizren Stone Bridge
Prizren Fortress
Rozafa Castle

Landmarks
Stari Bar
Kotor Old Town
St. Tryphon Cathedral
Bay of Kotor

Landmarks
Budva Old Town

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Kevin
February 17th, 2026
5
Just finished a 6 day tour of western balkans and we got to see so much in a few days. We got to see a great mix of...
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Rosemarie
December 5th, 2025
5
Our guide Eingell was wonderful. He took us to all the highlights of our tour. We are very easy going group and we’re...
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Steven
October 25th, 2025
5
Great tour visiting the beautiful Lake Ohrid and Skopje in North Macedonia and then on to Kosovo and the two very...
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Patrick
Asked on February 10th, 2026
Just wondering if you have people already booked on this tour starting the 22nd or 23rd March & what ages roughly are people? Also, I've been looking at flights & they seem to get in quite late at night so I'd like to book a hotel near where the tour will be departing from in the morning or else I'll arrive a day earlier. You don't do airport pick up I presume?
Age Range
Flights / Transfers
Group size
- Go as LocalOperator•Written February 2026
  We have 2 more participants booked on that date. We would need one more to confirm departure. On the 28th, we have a similar 6-day version already confirmed.
A
Andy
Asked on January 19th, 2026
Is the hotel for the first night before the tour begins included?
Accommodation
- Go as LocalOperator•Written January 2026
  Only the nights on tour are included in the price (6 nights). So the day before and after the tour are not included.
B
Brenda
Asked on January 15th, 2026
I'm considering traveling solo on your June 7 tour. I want a private room. I do not want a roommate. What would the price of that be? Also, approximately how many people are typically on the tour and are there other solo travelers?
Group size
Single supplement
- Go as LocalOperator•Written January 2026
  The extra room is possible for solo travelers at 350 euros in total for 6 nights. The tours run with groups of 3 to 8 participants max. At the moment on those dates, we do not have anyone else booked for a group tour, but we can suggest your dates and form a group soon.
K
Ken
Asked on January 11th, 2026
Can we join a tour further north than Tirana but probably finishing in Tirana for onward flights?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Go as LocalOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes we can start from Dubrovnik as well. How many days are you looking to spend?
- K
  Ken
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  9 days total perhaps. Start Dubrovnik but end in Tirana? Please supply itinerary and costs.
- Go as LocalOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes that's possible. Do you need to only include Montenegro and Albania or other neighbor countries, so I can prepare the itinerary.
- K
  Ken
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  We want to visit all 4 countries. So include North Macedonia and Kosova.
- Go as LocalOperator•Written January 2026
  Day 1 - From Dubrovnik to Budva - Pick up from Dubrovnik and Drive to Kotor - Tour of Kotor (2-3 Hrs) - Scenic visit of St Stefan - Tour of Budva - Overnight in Budva
  
  Day 2 - Budva - Stari Bar - Shkoder - Leaving Budva for a short visit to Stari Bar - Optional Boat Trip of Virpazar and Skadar Lake, based on your preference - Overnight in Shkoder (Albania)
  
  Day 3 - Out in Nature
  Option A - Day tour to Koman Lake and Boat Trip to Shala River, Scenic, easygoing, but a bit early to swim, requires starting at 6:30 and returning around 17:00
  Option B - Visit to Theth - Beautiful drive along the Alps and visiting the village of Theth - Visit at the Loc In tower - Some level of hiking/walking is required for Blue Eye and Thethi Waterfall - Overnight in Shkoder
  
  Day 4 - From Shkoder - Prizren (Kosovo) - Leaving Shkode, we will reach Prizren for the day - Tour of Prizren - Overnight in Prizren
  
  Day 5 - Prizren - Skopje - Tour of Skopje - Visit Matka Canyon, if you decide to go to Theth, as it is very similar to Koman Lake - Overnight in Skopje
  
  Day 6 - Skopje - Ohrid - Pogradec - Tour of Ohrid (3 Hrs) - Overnight in Pogradec
  
  Day 7 - Pogradec - Korce - Permet - Gjirokaster - This day is long, and a lot of driving is going on in a not very touristy area of Albania, but beautiful - Short Tour of Korca - Scenic drive along the Vjosa River - Overnight in Gjirokaster
  
  Day 8 - Gjirokaster - Blue Eye - Saranda - Tour of Gjirokaster - Optional Butrint - Blue Eye - Overnight in Saranda or Riviera
  
  Day 9 - Riviera - Berat - Tirana - A tour of Berat before arriving in Tirana. Tirana is also very interesting, and at least one full day is required for visiting most of it.
- Go as LocalOperator•Written January 2026
  Total 5200 euros, including: Tour guide, Private transfers, 8 overnights in good 3-4 star hotels, Breakfast, Entrance fees to sites/museums visited. Excluded: Lunch & dinner, Boat tickets (if you decide to take any), Personal spending. The price above is based on a private tour experience for 2 participants. The tour can cost less if done in a group, depending on how many people join.
C
Colin
Asked on November 26th, 2025
Interested in a tour of Montenegro, Albania... leaving on May 11 or so....please provide suggested itinerary and cost.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Go as LocalOperator•Written November 2025
  This is an example of a possible itinerary. We can adjust the itinerary according to your preferences. This tour is a mix of history, culture, mountains, and coastal views. The total price for 4 participants will be 5380 euros (1345 euros per person), including: 2 double rooms per night for 6 nights, Breakfast, Professional tour guide, Comfortable private transport (only your group and the guide), Tickets for sites visited, Road tax, city tax, and fuel. Hotels (mostly 4 stars). The tour can also be posted and left open for others to join if you prefer a group tour. The price would be slightly lower per person depending on the number of participants.
J
James
Asked on September 26th, 2025
Could you please provide us with more detailed information on the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodations for this tour? The group consists of 10 people, all in their 60s, and they would appreciate receiving a quote for this number of travelers.
Accommodation
Age Range
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Go as LocalOperator•Written October 2025
  The hotels we use are usually 3-4 star hotels with good reviews and feedback. For example: Gjirokaster (Silverhill Guesthouse), Pogradec (Hotel Elite), Skopje (Old Stone Hotel or similar), Prizren (Kacinari Hotel), Shkoder (Mozart or Tradita), Kotor (depending on availability).
C
Carolyn
Asked on September 11th, 2025
How strict is your age limit?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Go as LocalOperator•Written September 2025
  We don't have a strict age limit, since the tour involves driving and walking for not a very long period of time; if John is in good condition, it can be done.
- C
  Carolyn
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  If we did a personalised tour would we be able to make the dates fit?
- C
  Carolyn
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Could you please provide some more details and costs. We would like to upgrade the hotels and assume we will need to book a night in Tirana both before and after the tour?
- Go as LocalOperator•Written September 2025
  The total for the private option would be 3950 euros for both.

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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.
- 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 May 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 35% is required to confirm your booking with Go as Local. 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.
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West Balkans Tour: History, Culture, and Scenic Landscapes

Itinerary

Tirana to Gjirokastër

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Gjirokastër to Pogradec

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Pogradec to Skopje via Ohrid

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Skopje to Prizren via Pristina

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Prizren to Shkodra

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Shkodra to Kotor via Stari Bar

Included Activities

Kotor to Budva to Tirana

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