Will there be much hiking done on the trip?

There is an optional hike on day 6 in Prizren but it will mostly just been walking tours :)

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Ages 18-32

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Day 1
Tirana
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner served with fellow travellers)
Optional Activities
- Explore Skanderbeg Square
- Visit cafés around Skanderbeg Square
- Experience Blloku district nightlife
Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Blloku District
Day 2
Tirana to Budva
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch with seasonal local produce)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana with local guide
- Lunch at a local farm
Landmarks
Budva Old Town
Day 3
Budva to Kotor
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Budva with local guide
- Walking tour of Kotor with local guide
Optional Activities
- Kotor cable car experience: from €28
Landmarks
Budva Old Town
Kotor Old Town
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Day 4
Virpazar - Lake Skadar - Shkodër
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Skadar
- Entrance to Rozafa Castle
Landmarks
Lake Skadar
Rozafa Castle
Kole Idromeno Boulevard
Day 5
Shkodër to Prizren
Meals
Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Koman Lake
- Walking tour of Prizren with Trip Leader
Landmarks
Koman Lake
Prizren Old Town
Prizren Fortress
Day 6
Prizren
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike to Prizren Fortress with local guide: prices available locally
Landmarks
Prizren Bazaar
Prizren Fortress
Sharr Mountains
Day 7
Prizren to Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Local Ohrid trout dinner or vegetarian alternative)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Skopje Bazar
- A local Ohrid trout dinner
Landmarks
Skopje Bazaar
Stone Bridge
Mother Teresa Memorial House
Daut Pasha Hamam
Day 8
Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ohrid with local guide
- Visit Icon Gallery
- Visit St. Bogorodica Perivlepta Church
- Boat trip on Ohrid Lake
Landmarks
St. Bogorodica Perivlepta Church
Icon Gallery
Ohrid Lake
Day 9
Ohrid to Berat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh, seasonal lunch at Hani i Qerosit)
Included Activities
- Sip-and-paint outdoor experience
- Walking tour of Berat with coffee and dessert
- Entrance to Museum National Onufri Berat
Landmarks
Hani i Qerosit
Berat Old Town
Berat Fortress
Museum National Onufri Berat
Day 10
Berat
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting (including lunch): from €70 (January–June only)
- Canyon hike and swim: from €45 (July–October only)
- Wine tasting in Berat: from €25
- E-bike tour: from €60
Landmarks
Berat Old Town
Osumi Gorge
Day 11
Berat - Gjirokastra - Albanian Riviera
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Albanian lunch prepared during hands-on granny's cooking class)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Gjirokastra with local guide
- Entrance to Gjirokastra Castle
- Traditional Albanian cooking class
Landmarks
Gjirokastra Castle
Stone City of Gjirokastra
Day 12
Albanian Riviera
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Entrance to Butrint National Park: from €15
- Scenic boat tour around Albania's secluded beaches: from €57 (June – mid September only)
Landmarks
Butrint National Park
Lekuresi Castle
Kakome Beach
Qefali Beach
Krorez Beach
Day 13
Albanian Riviera - Porto Palermo - Tirana
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Local favourites with Albanian wine or raki)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Porto Palermo Castle
Landmarks
Porto Palermo Castle
Day 14
Tirana
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square

Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Blloku District

Landmarks
Budva Old Town

Landmarks
Budva Old Town
Kotor Old Town
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon

Landmarks
Lake Skadar
Rozafa Castle
Kole Idromeno Boulevard

Landmarks
Koman Lake
Prizren Old Town
Prizren Fortress

Landmarks
Prizren Bazaar
Prizren Fortress
Sharr Mountains

Landmarks
Skopje Bazaar
Stone Bridge
Mother Teresa Memorial House
Daut Pasha Hamam

Landmarks
St. Bogorodica Perivlepta Church
Icon Gallery
Ohrid Lake

Landmarks
Hani i Qerosit
Berat Old Town
Berat Fortress
Museum National Onufri Berat

Landmarks
Berat Old Town
Osumi Gorge

Landmarks
Gjirokastra Castle
Stone City of Gjirokastra

Landmarks
Butrint National Park
Lekuresi Castle
Kakome Beach
Qefali Beach
Krorez Beach

Landmarks
Porto Palermo Castle

Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square

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Marshali
June 2nd, 2025
5.0
BOOK THIS TRIP!!!!!! I have been wanting to go to Europe for years but because I don’t have a lot of travelling...
BOOK THIS TRIP!!!!!! I have been wanting to go to Europe for years but because I don’t have a lot of travelling experience, I was really anxious. I just finished this tour and I can honestly say I this was truly an awesome experience. PROS 1. My Trip Leader was amazing. If you go on a tour ask if it’s going to be Renee because you will truly have a great time! She’s knowleageable, professional and organized. Everyone on the team loved her and she was super friendly and flexible. 2. The Bus Driver was a true professional. Mihai was extremely skilled and I felt super at ease during the whole trip no matter how long the drive was. 3. There was free breakfast every day! I saved a lot of money! 4. My tour group was full of friendly and accepting people. There were 30 Australians and 4 Americans. I was the only Asian (from the Philippines) but I felt so welcomed. 5. It was definitely good value for money. I felt at ease doing the trip because I know everything was prepared for me. It definitely saved me from the hassle of missing trains because the drive days were chances for people to catch up on sleep. CONS 1. I can only think of a couple accommodation that was good and that was the one in Rome (Meininger Hostel), Florence (A&O Firenze) and Venice (Anda Venice). The rest were disappointing cleanliness and space-wise especially Schutzenbach Camping in Switzerland and A&O Mitte in Germany. 2. I was with a big group about 36 people, I think it was too much. I had to wake up really early to make sure to get a window seat on the bus. I also needed to be alert on calling dibs on the lower bunk because you will have bunk beds on all accommodations and I can’t count how many times I trip and hurt my legs climbing up and down. As someone who have read the comments before booking, please take note of these things. 1. If you can book the optional activities yourself, do it cause that’s what I did. I found cheaper deals on Klook or Get your guide (apps). If you prefer to spend the free days yourself, book them yourself. Some of my team mates were complaining how expensive some of the activities were. 2. My trip in April got cancelled and I’ve already booked flights and activities even before they announced that it wasn’t a guaranteed trip. Please be careful about this one. I lost money and got super stressed trying to rebook everything. Somehow, the information on Tourradar is lacking so I suggest that you check the Topdeck website directly. 3. Do not overpack. Bring cash. Bring comfortable shoes. Invest on a good camera. Bring a water bottle. Bring a good travel pillow. Do your research. Be mindful of the time and schedule during the tour (no matter how drunk you are the previous night). You will not regret booking this tour. If possible ask if you can get Renee as a Trip Leader and you’re guaranteed to have an awesome time. Thank you so much Renee and Mihai for giving me a wonderful experience in Europe I’ll never forget! I’ll recommend this trip to everyone I know. More success and happiness to the both of you!Show more
Boone
May 31st, 2025
5.0
Seda is a great guide. She’s very knowledgeable and accommodating to what’s best for the group. All the stops are...
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Pelan
January 16th, 2025
4.0
Tour guide and driver were excellent. Experiences were for the most part decent, however, the add ons such as fondue...
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  There is an optional hike on day 6 in Prizren but it will mostly just been walking tours :)

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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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