Balkan Pearls
14-Day Tour Through the Balkans

Tour

14-Day Tour Through the Balkans

An agency-friendly Balkan journey through Albania, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and northern Albania.

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Start
On request
End
On request
Style
Multi-country Balkan tours, Group tours
Group size
Flexible
Best season
May, June, September, October

Overview

A longer multi-country Balkan route designed for agency programmes and group enquiries, connecting Albania, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and northern Albania through UNESCO heritage, mountain scenery, and major cultural centres.

Highlights

  • Berat, Butrint, Gjirokaster, Ohrid, and Meteora
  • Ioannina, Metsovo, Bitola, Skopje, and Prizren
  • Valbona, Koman Lake, Shkoder, Kruja, and Tirana

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Tirana

Tirana

Arrival transfer and free time in Albania's capital.

Day 2

Tirana, Durres, and Berat

Durres, Berat

Visit Durres and continue to Berat for UNESCO heritage.

Day 3

Berat, Ardenica, Vlora, and Llogara

Ardenica, Vlora, Llogara

Continue through Ardenica and Vlora to Llogara.

Day 4

Llogara, Riviera, Saranda, Butrint, and Gjirokaster

Albanian Riviera, Butrint, Gjirokaster

Travel the Riviera and visit Butrint before Gjirokaster.

Day 5

Gjirokaster, Ioannina, and Metsovo

Gjirokaster, Ioannina, Metsovo

Cross into Greece via Ioannina and continue to Metsovo.

Day 6

Metsovo, Meteora, and Kalambaka

Meteora, Kalambaka

Visit the spectacular Meteora monasteries.

Day 7

Kalambaka, Bitola, and Ohrid

Bitola, Ohrid

Continue to North Macedonia via Bitola and Lake Ohrid.

Day 8

Ohrid and Saint Naum

Ohrid, Saint Naum

Explore Ohrid and Saint Naum Monastery.

Day 9

Ohrid, Tetovo, Matka, and Skopje

Tetovo, Matka, Skopje

Visit Tetovo and Matka Canyon before Skopje.

Day 10

Skopje, Gracanica, and Prizren

Gracanica, Prizren

Cross into Kosovo for Gracanica Monastery and Prizren.

Day 11

Prizren, Gjakova, and Valbona

Gjakova, Valbona

Visit Gjakova and continue into Valbona Valley.

Day 12

Valbona, Koman Lake, and Shkoder

Koman Lake, Shkoder

Take the scenic Koman Lake ferry and continue to Shkoder.

Day 13

Shkoder, Kruja, and Tirana

Kruja, Tirana

Visit Kruja before returning to Tirana.

Day 14

Tirana airport transfer

Tirana International Airport

Departure transfer and end of services.

Route and practical information

Tirana - Durres - Berat - Ardenica - Vlora - Llogara - Albanian Riviera - Saranda - Butrint - Gjirokaster - Ioannina - Metsovo - Meteora - Kalambaka - Bitola - Ohrid - Saint Naum - Tetovo - Matka - Skopje - Gracanica - Prizren - Gjakova - Valbona - Koman Lake - Shkoder - Kruja - Tirana.

Source
Based on the 14 days tour English programme.
Minimum
The source programme is confirmed with a minimum of 10 people.

Included

  • Tailor-made services confirmed in your proposal

Not included

  • Flights and personal expenses
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