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Tirana
Dubrovnik
11 days
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About your trip
Southern Europe doesn’t end in Italy. All you need to do is hop a little further east, across the Adriatic Sea, and a treasure trove of hidden gems await in the Balkans. This trip allows you to discover the region’s finest riches across 11 culturally rich days in five distinctly unique nations. We start in Albania, with a spot of history in Tirana and natural beauty on Lake Ohrid. Then it’s over to North Macedonia for an epic boat trip down the fjord-like Matka Canyon. Get cultural in Skopje and meet Europe’s youngest country, Kosovo, in the city of Prizren. We’ll dip back into Albania to go hiking in the Albanian Alps, before reaching Lake Skadar and entering Montenegro. Marvel at the coastal, old world charm of Budva and Kotor, before we wrap up our adventure in Croatia, with an exploration of Dubrovnik’s iconic medieval streets.
Trip Highlights
- Visit 5 countries, 10 cities and countless natural landscapes
- Explore the underground bunkers of Tirana
- Traverse the jaw-dropping Matka Canyon by boat
- Get historical in the storied city of Skopje
- Sip coffee with a local family in Prizren
- Lunch with the locals at a rural Albanian farm
- Embark on an epic guided hike in Valbona Valley National Park
- Enjoy spectacular view of Lake Skadar from Rozafa Castle
- Discover the magical coastal cities of Budva and Kotor
- Get fantastical on the iconic streets of Dubrovnik
Your Itinerary
What's included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Local Insider
- Local transport
- Tirana city tour
- Visit to Bunk’Art
- Dajti Express Cable Car ride
- Elbasan tour
- Ohrid tour ft. Samoil's Castle and St. Sofija Cathedral
- Lake Ohrid boat trip
- Painted Mosque visit in Tetovo
- Matka Canyon and Cave boat trip
- Skopje city tour
- Prizren city tour
- Family visit experience in Prizren
- Guided hike in Valbona Valley National Park
- Ferry from Fierze to Koman
- Fishte village farm experience (inc. lunch)
- Visit to Rozafa Castle
- Shkoder city tour
- Virpazar boat trip
- Budva city tour
- Kotor city tour
- Dubrovnik city tour
What's not included
- Flights
- Hotel transfers (unless otherwise stated in the Included Activities section above)
- Visas
- Travel insurance
Customer Reviews
Accommodation
Hotel Comfort (or similar), Tirana
This modern, stylish city hotel can be found right in the heart of Tirana, just 300m from Skënderbej Square. Rooms are crisply designed and cozy to stay in, while food services range from a delicious Albanian breakfast to finger food services for snacking, a locally sourced Mediterranean menu for dinner, and an impressive collection of Albanian, Italian and French wines at the bar.
Hotel Su (or similar), Ohrid
If you’re staying in Ohrid then you’re going to want to stay as close to its namesake lake as possible, which is why Hotel Su’s prime spot of real estate on the shores of Ohrid make it one of the most desirable hotels in town. The views are particularly breathtaking from the open-plan rooftop restaurant – the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of the hotel’s coffee, roasted in-house.
Hotel Panoramika Design (or similar), Skopje
We’ll add a sprinkling of luxury to your stay in Skopje thanks to the Panoramika Design. This city center hotel exudes class from the moment you step in through the doors, not just because of its elegant, thoughtful design, but also because of the pampering spa facilities onsite, or the spectacular city panoramas that can be enjoyed with a glass of wine at the rooftop Sky Bar.
Hotel Centrum (or similar), Prizren
Light and airy is the vibe at this lovely hotel in the heart of Kosovo’s Prizren city. The decor has been designed with simple sophistication and a touch of artistry to bring the space to homely life, while its location near the Prizren Bistrica river makes it a perfect place for gentle evening strolls.
Hotel Margjeka (or similar), Valbona
Settings don’t get more special than the epic surrounds of Valbona Valley National Park, which circles this charming stone-built countryside hotel. Views of snow-capped, craggy mountain peaks can be enjoyed from all angles, while the endless greenery brings a soothing freshness to the morning air. Be sure to enjoy some food al fresco from the in-house restaurant, which uses local organic ingredients and even makes its own homemade brandy!
Hotel Budva (or similar), Budva
The aptly named Hotel Budva sits just steps away from the shimmering waters of the Adriatic Sea. When you’re not being lured away to the sandy Slovenska Beach you’ll get to enjoy the hotel’s many sun-soaked charms, from the wide open, grandly designed internal spaces to the stunning outdoor pool. If you’re more of an explorer than a lounger, then the city’s old town and marina are within easy walking distance too!
Hotel Adria (or similar), Dubrovnik
Located on the north side of Dubrovnik, in the hip Gruz district, is this stylish city hotel. When considering Adria’s highlights, it’s hard to look beyond the spectacular view it boasts over Gruz Bay, but don’t ignore the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, plus spa treatment facilities and the delicious garden-to-table cuisine served at the terrace restaurant, washed down with crisp, locally produced Croatian wines, of course.