A very good trip to a spectacular and relatively unknown mountain region. Very much geared to walking, but the ferry trip across Lake Komani is truly spectacular. Tour leader was excellent, transport arrangements worked well and food was excellent and plentiful. Accommodation was generally good, although a little basic in the mountain region itself. Overall very good value for money.
It’s hard to find a patch of Europe as secluded as this one – among the rugged mountains and green fields of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia, you’ll find shepherds, monasteries, lakes, valleys and Byzantine churches. Lacking in tourist crowds, it’s taken decades for the Balkans to wipe away memories of conflict and Communism, but (amazingly) they’ve emerged strong and smiling. From cool cafes in Skopje and the soft shores of Lake Ohrid to the mosques of picture-perfect Prizren, this 15-day adventure showcases Balkan beauty at its very best.