Undiscovered Balkans

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17288
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Tirana, Albania
  • Ends Durres, Albania
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the history and incredible scenery of Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo
  • Walk through the dramatic Valbona Valley surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Accursed Mountains
  • Explore Lake Orhid, this glistening lake boasting many cultural monuments including the Saint Naum Monastery
The "Undiscovered Balkans" tour starts from Tirana and ends in Durres. The "Undiscovered Balkans" tour is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 14 days. You will travel through Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo and visit Durres, Valbone, Shkoder and 6 other destinations. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the history and incredible scenery of Albania, North Macedonia, and one of the world's newest countries - Kosovo. It's a great introduction to a region that is off the beaten track and that most travellers know little about.



Balkan Capitals - Experience the contrasting architecture and cultures of Tirana, Skopje and Pristina

Valbona Valley - Walk through this dramatic alpine valley surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Accursed Mountains

Lake Ohrid - Explore this glistening lake and mountain setting boasting many cultural monuments including the Saint Naum Monastery.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in Tirana
  • Day 2 : Cable car up Mount Dajti and free afternoon in Tirana
  • Day 3 : Border crossing to North Macedonia and drive to Lake Orhid
  • Day 4 : Explore Lake Ohrid and Saint Naum Monastery
  • Day 5 : Explore Matka Canyon, discover Skopje and drive to Pristina
  • Day 6 : Walking tour of Pristina, visit of the splendid Monastery of Gracanica and continue to Peja
  • Day 7 : Explore the Peja Highlands and the church complex of Peja Patriarch
  • Day 8 : Visit the Decani Monastery on the way to Prizren
  • Day 9 : Wine tasting in Rahovec and visit to a Serbian enclave village
  • Day 10 : Discover Gjakova and drive to the Valbona Valley in Albania
  • Day 11 : Alpine hike in the scenic valley and meet a local shepherd's family
  • Day 12 : Scenic journey through Kosovo to Shkoder
  • Day 13 : Drive to Durres via Skandarbeg tomb, enjoy the evening by the Adriatic Sea
  • Day 14 : Trip ends in Durres
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 13 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Hotel Theatro (2 nights)
  • Su Hotel, Ohrid (2 nights)
  • Hotel LaCorte Prishtina (1 night)
  • Hotel Dukagjini (2 nights)
  • Hotel Centrum (2 nights)
  • Hotel NeoKulla (2 nights)
  • Hotel Tradita (1 night)
  • Giulia Albergo Hotel (1 night)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Cable Car
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Local Guide(s)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Tirana and from Durres are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Undiscovered Balkans tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Undiscovered Balkans tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Undiscovered Balkans tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Undiscovered Balkans tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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