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2026 Balkan Tour: 12-Day Scenic Mountains, Lakes & Coastline

12 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 18
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (HOTEL PICKUP, 08:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Guided city walking tour of Tirana

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of the city during free time
    • Visit local cafés
    • Stroll through city center
    Landmarks
    Tirana City Center
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  2. Day 2

    Tirana to Durres to Berat

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Visit to Roman Amphitheatre in Durres
    • Visit to Venetian Tower and City Walls in Durres
    • Walking tour through Mangalem and Gorica quarters in Berat

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee break by the Adriatic Sea in Durres
    • Self-guided exploration of Durres seaside
    • Exploration of Berat old town during evening free time
    • Local dining in Berat
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Venetian Tower
    Mangalem Quarter
    Gorica Quarter
  3. Day 3

    Berat to Vlore to Sarande

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Walking tour of Vlore seaside promenade
    • Wine tasting at a local winery
    • Scenic drive along Albanian Riviera

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Vlore
    • Dinner by the sea in Sarande
    • Evening waterfront exploration in Sarande
    Landmarks
    Vlore Seaside Promenade
    Albanian Riviera
  4. Day 4

    Sarande to Gjirokaster

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Walking tour through historic bazaar
    • Visit to Gjirokaster Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of old town
    • Local dining experiences
    • Evening strolls through stone alleys
    Landmarks
    Gjirokaster Old Bazaar
    Gjirokaster Castle
  5. Day 5

    Gjirokaster to Permet to Korce

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Exploration of Permet town center
    • Scenic mountain drive to Korce

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to thermal springs near Permet
    • Self-guided exploration of Korce old town
    • Visit to Korce Cathedral
    • Stroll along Korce pedestrian boulevard
    • Visit to local cafés and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Vjosa River
    Korce Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Korce to Prespa to Pogradec

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Visit to Lake Prespa

    Optional Activities

    • Nature exploration at Lake Prespa
    • Leisure stroll along Pogradec promenade
    • Local dining experiences
    • Relaxation by Lake Ohrid
    Landmarks
    Lake Prespa
    Lake Ohrid
  7. Day 7

    Pogradec to St. Naum to Ohrid to Vevcani to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Visit to St. Naum Monastery
    • Walking tour of Ohrid old town
    • Stop in Vevcani village
    • Guided city tour of Skopje including old bazaar and Stone Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Ohrid
    • Photography in Vevcani
    • Riverside caf\u00e9 visit along Vardar River
    • Evening city exploration in Skopje
    Landmarks
    St. Naum Monastery
    Ohrid Old Town
    Vevcani Village
    Skopje Old Bazaar
    Stone Bridge
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  8. Day 8

    Skopje to Matka Canyon to Tetovo to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Boat ride on Matka Lake (optional activity included in itinerary)
    • Visit to St. Andrew's Monastery in Matka Canyon
    • Visit to Painted Mosque in Tetovo

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking along scenic trails in Matka Canyon
    • Self-guided exploration of Tetovo
    • Dinner at local restaurants in Skopje
    • Evening city exploration in Skopje
    Landmarks
    Matka Canyon
    St. Andrew's Monastery
    Painted Mosque (Šarana Džamija)
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  9. Day 9

    Skopje to Kosovo - Prekaz to Pristina to Prizren

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Visit to Prekaz
    • Visit to White Drin Waterfall
    • Stop in Pristina
    • Guided city tour of Prizren including Prizren Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Pristina landmarks
    • Refreshments in Pristina
    • Local dining in Prizren
    • Evening exploration of old town
    Landmarks
    Prekaz
    White Drin Waterfall
    Pristina City Center
    Prizren Fortress
    Prizren Old Town
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  10. Day 10

    Prizren to Shkoder to Budva

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Stop and exploration of Shkodra historic center
    • Guided city tour of Budva including old town and citadel

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Shkodra riverside
    • Beach relaxation in Budva
    • Local dining experiences
    • Evening seaside promenade stroll
    Landmarks
    Shkodra Historic Center
    Budva Old Town
    Budva Citadel
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  11. Day 11

    Budva to Kotor to Cetinje to Budva

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Guided city tour of Kotor old town
    • Visit to Cetinje Monastery
    • Visit to former royal palaces in Cetinje
    • Museum visits in Cetinje

    Optional Activities

    • Walking fortified walls in Kotor
    • Panoramic viewpoint visit in Kotor
    • Self-guided old town exploration
    • Beach relaxation in Budva
    • Evening promenade stroll in Budva
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Bay of Kotor
    Cetinje Monastery
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  12. Day 12

    Budva to Stari Bar to Ulcinj to Tirana

    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Drop-off, 18:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Exploration of Stari Bar ancient ruins and fortifications
    • Stop in Ulcinj with old town and seaside promenade exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Stari Bar
    • Beach time in Ulcinj
    • Evening city exploration in Tirana
    • Local dining experiences
    Landmarks
    Stari Bar
    Ulcinj Old Town
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    • 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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