Tirana Airport to Tirana
Tirana
Arrival, welcome by the local guide, transfer to Tirana, and introductory city sightseeing.
Tour
Explore Balkan Countries
A 10-day escorted cultural route through Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo, linking Tirana, Berat, Ohrid, Skopje, Prizren, Peja, Koman Lake, Shkoder, Theth, and Kruja.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Start
- Tirana
- End
- Tirana
- Style
- Multi-country Balkan tours, Cultural tours
- Group size
- Flexible
- Best season
- May, June, September, October
Overview
A cross-border Balkan route designed for groups and tailor-made enquiries, combining Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo with UNESCO heritage, Ottoman towns, lake scenery, monasteries, and mountain landscapes.
Highlights
- Berat and Ohrid UNESCO heritage
- Skopje, Matka Canyon, and Prizren
- Decane Monastery, Koman Lake, Shkoder, Theth, and Kruja
Day-by-day itinerary
Tirana, Berat, and Ohrid
Berat, Ohrid
Visit UNESCO-listed Berat and continue toward Lake Ohrid.
Ohrid and Saint Naum
Ohrid, Saint Naum
Explore Ohrid and take an afternoon boat excursion to Saint Naum Monastery.
Ohrid, Bitola, and Skopje
Bitola, Skopje
Visit Bitola and Heraclea Lyncestis before continuing to Skopje.
Skopje, Matka Canyon, and Prizren
Skopje, Matka, Prizren
Tour Skopje, visit Matka Canyon, then cross into Kosovo for Prizren.
Prizren, Decane Monastery, and Peja
Prizren, Decane, Peja
Visit Prizren landmarks, Decane Monastery, and the Peja area.
Peja, Koman Lake, and Shkoder
Koman Lake, Shkoder
Travel back into Albania and cross Koman Lake by boat before arriving in Shkoder.
Shkoder and Theth National Park
Theth, Shkoder
Explore Theth National Park and the best-preserved alpine village in Albania.
Shkoder and Kruja
Shkoder, Kruja
Visit Shkoder and continue to historic Kruja for the final overnight.
Kruja to Tirana Airport
Tirana International Airport
Transfer to the airport and end of services.
Route and practical information
Tirana - Berat - Ohrid - Saint Naum - Bitola - Skopje - Matka Canyon - Prizren - Decane Monastery - Peja - Koman Lake - Shkoder - Theth - Kruja - Tirana Airport.
- Source
- Based on the 10 Day Explore Balkan Countries programme.
Included
- Tailor-made services confirmed in your proposal
Not included
- Flights and personal expenses
Tailor-made travel
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