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Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer

Trip Type: Explorer

15 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $4,875.00 /Person
It’s hard to find a patch of Europe as secluded as this one – among the rugged mountains and green fields of Albania, Kosovo …
Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana

Day 2: Tirana / Shkoder

Day 3: Lake Koman / Valbona Valley

Day 4: Valbona Valley

Day 5: Peja

Day 6: Rugova Valley / Peja

Day 7: Gjakova / Prizren

Day 8: Prizren

Day 9: Prishtina / Prizren

Day 10: Skopje

Day 11: Matka Canyon / Skopje

Day 12: Lake Ohrid

Day 13: Lake Ohrid

Day 14: Tirana

Day 15: Tirana

Trip Inclusions

Meals

14 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Public bus, Private vehicle, Boat, Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (10 nights), Guesthouse (4 nights)

Included Activities

  • Lake Koman - Private boat ride
  • Valbona Valley - Village Tour
  • Valbona Valley - Tea House
  • Dečani Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Rugova Valley - Hike including Lunch
  • Gjakova - Sufi Tekke of the Halveti Order
  • Gjakova - Hadumi Mosque
  • Prizren - Kalaja Fortress Visit
  • Kosovo Polje - Field of the Battle of Blackbirds & Tomb of Sultan Murat
  • Prishtina - Day Trip
  • Gracanica - Gracanica Monastery
  • Prishtina - Bear Sanctuary
  • Skopje - Matka Canyon visit and Boat Ride
  • Ohrid - Lake Ohrid Boat Cruise
Trip Highlights
  • Explore the remote northern reaches of Albania and take one of the world’s best boat trips with a cruise through the mountainous corridors of Lake Koman.
  • Experience daily life in the Valbona Valley with a stay at a local guesthouse. Clink glasses with the locals in the village and hike the rugged valley passes.
  • Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid – one of Europe's oldest lakes. No wonder North Macedonia and Albania share this beautiful attraction!
  • Step back in time and learn about the infamous Battle of Kosovo on a daytrip to the Field of Blackbirds, before embracing the modern culture in Prishtina – Europe’s youngest capital.
  • Lose yourself in the Albanian capital of Tirana, full of revitalised urban energy, and join the locals for a coffee and some people-watching.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ZMSX
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Tirana, Albania
Trip Ends: Tirana, Albania
Countries Visited: Albania

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Destination Details

Albania
| 15 Days
| 1 - 12 People