Venture into the heart of the Balkans with the Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer—an off-the-beaten-path 15-day sightseeing tour. From Tirana’s lively streets to the serene shores of Lake Ohrid and the historic mosques of Prizren, this trip showcases the region’s rugged mountains, green valleys, and centuries-old monasteries.
Travelers will encounter a side of Europe untouched by mass tourism, where shepherds still roam the hills and Byzantine churches dot the landscape. With easy activity and a relaxed pace, the tour invites you to discover the Balkans’ enduring spirit and rich cultural tapestry.
The USP is clear: rare access to authentic Balkan life and landscapes, perfect for explorers seeking new stories and unexplored destinations in one comprehensive tour package.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tirana, Skopje, Lake Ohrid, Shko
Tirana, Skopje, Lake Ohrid, Shkoder, Valbone, Pec, Prizren
Picture yourself journeying from the cradle of Western civilization to the vibrant heart of Serbia. 'From Athens to Belgrade' is a 12-day adventure specifically designed for seniors seeking a relaxed yet enriching tour. With Athens and Belgrade as key highlights, this easy-paced group trip includes hotel accommodation, convenient transport, and delicious meals. Its unique appeal lies in connecting two historically significant cities, perfect for those who relish both comfort and cultural exploration.
Good introductory tour to the Balkans. Need a bus-seat rotation plan to prevent some passengers from hogging the good seats. Choose buses that provide USB charging ports. Avoid less organised hotels where coffee and food runs out, such as in Hotel Marinela in SOFIA and Hotel Panorama in Veliko Tarnovo. Choose hotels that serve breakfast early, at least at 7:00AM, e.g. Panorama in Veliko Tarnovo serves breakfast only at 7:30AM and tour leaves at 8AM, not enough time. Choose hotels that provide express-laundry services as we do not have time to look for laundromats elsewhere. When arriving too early at a city to check-in at hotel, do not waste time unloading bags first, directly go on city tour then come back at check-in time. Maybe reduce a day from Bulgaria or Croatia and add at least a day more in Serbia, which is rich in history. If possible design a new tour to cover all Balkan states and add Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Albania.
Taking this tour across Greece’s mainland and islands was such a rich and layered experience. Each day had its own flavor, blending history, culture, and just enough downtime to take it all in. Our guide, Stelio, was amazing at sharing stories that brought Greek mythology and history into each place we visited, and I felt genuinely connected to each site—Delphi and Meteora especially were something else. The hotels were comfortable and conveniently placed, which made it easy to enjoy some solo exploration. I have to give a nod to Alex from Eskapas for his seamless organization; everything felt thought-out from start to finish. Honestly, it’s rare to travel without a hitch, but this trip managed it, and I’m really glad I chose Eskapas.
The tour was great. Our guide Nadir was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The team was flexible and accommodating throughout the tour. Before booking, you should know that since they organize tours of different lengths from different sites, it will be easy for them to extend your stay if you want. The only downside was that on my trip the tour started and stopped on different days for different people. The hotels were good but not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. Even so, I fully recommend this tour.
I knew from the description that it would be a fast paced trip and that we would sleep in a different place each night and that’s exactly what I wanted = an overview so I could see whether I wanted to go back anywhere. If you’re like me, who enjoys going out for dinner and drinks each night, you would be very tired at the end of trip. However, many chose to stay in and go to bed and I believe for them the trip was not tiring, even for the older ones. Morning starts are reasonable - we left at 8am each day. Simon was a fabulous tour guide and the local guides were all wonderful. Do take small euro bills = you definitely need them. (also take coins for toilet stops). Definitely have a revolut, or similar, card. The optional activities, whilst nice,, are highly, highly over-priced, shame on the travel specialist! One thing I missed, was more. recommendations to authentic local food with local prices. All in all, a fabulous trip and I’m so glad I did it. I will use this agency again for their professionalism.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Sofia, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Trebi
Sofia, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Trebinje, Budva, Ohrid, Skopje
Mykonos and Santorini were beyond beautiful! I was impressed by how smooth everything went from start to finish. The tour was well-paced, and we got to see so much without feeling rushed.
Just returned from an amazing 11-day trip through Greece, Turkey, and Egypt! Cruising the Saronic Gulf, exploring the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, and experiencing the magic of Istanbul's Bosphorus were definite highlights. The hotels were great, the itinerary flowed well, and the service was top-notch. Highly recommended for an unforgettable adventure.
Sightseeing ToursCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
6-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Istanbul, Cairo, Athens, Alexand
Istanbul, Cairo, Athens, Alexandria, Hydra, Pyramids Of Giza
