Small Group Tour; 5 Balkan Countries from Dubrovnik to Tirana

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| Dubrovnik, Croatia

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8 days (approx.)

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Overview

Explore the wonders of the Balkans on this captivating journey. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region as you visit renowned UNESCO World Heritage sites like Mostar, Kotor, and the Decan Monastery and wander through the medieval treasures of Kruja's Old Bazaar. This small-group tour takes you on a remarkable adventure through five Balkan countries: Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo.

What's Included

Breakfast
Transport provided by the company
Professional tour leader
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights
Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol

Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
We recommend to tip the tour guide/driver as an international practice to tip good service

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

After having experienced the unique medieval town of Dubrovnik (by yourself) be ready to get soaked up into your Balkan adventure. At 07:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel in Dubrovnik by our local representative (driver) who will shuttle you to the border where you will meet your tour leader for this tour

Meeting point

Dubrovnik
Croatia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Tirana
Albania

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Day 1

Pick-up in Dubrovnik (Croatia) – Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

6 Stops

Day 2

Mostar – Sarajevo – Mostar

2 Stops

Day 3

Mostar – Kotor (Montenegro) – Montenegrin Riviera

2 Stops

Day 4

Montenegrin Riviera. – Budva – Sveti Stefan – Shkoder (Albania)

5 Stops

Budva

Our first destination for today is Budva in Montenegro, a popular tourist destination, famous for its beaches, gorgeous nature and old characteristic buildings. The city is separated between an old and new part. On one hand, in the New Budva, there are many modern buildings, offices, shopping malls, restaurants and bars.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Ivan Church

On the other hand, in the Old Budva, there is the historical centre and many sights to visit, such as the St. Ivan church, the small church of St. Mary and the medieval splendours of the old town, which we will visit on this tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sveti Stefan

On our way to Albania we will make a stop near Sveti Stefan, historically a fishing town on a small island near the coast. However, nowadays it is not possible to visit the island anymore as it has turned into an exclusive residential resort. Even while standing on the coast, Sveti Stefan is a sight for sore eyes – worth a picture

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shkoder

From Montenegro, we will cross the border to Shkoder, Albania. The city is situated in the north-western part of Albania, giving its name to the biggest lake in the Balkans. It is one of the oldest cities in Albania, with a history of a thousand years of habitation. The oldest wall of the Shkodra castle dates from the 1st millennium BCE. The Roman historian Livy cited the town as the capital of the Illyrian king Gent, who fought the Romans in 168 B.C.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rozafa Castle

We will visit Rozafa castle offering tremendous scenery of the lake and the three rivers melting all together in the Adriatic Sea. The city’s architecture is highly influenced by the Venetian style and if you are lucky enough to join the tour of Shkodra in February you might experience the carnival festival. Most of the guests are surprised to learn that most of the Venetian masks are handmade and produced in Shkodra. The city’s favourable geographic position has always been an important trading mark through the centuries, making it possible for different civilisations to encounter.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 5

Shkoder – Prizren (Kosovo)

4 Stops

Day 6

Prizren – Gjakove - Decan – Vineyards near Rahovec – Prizren

3 Stops

Day 7

Prizren – Kruje (Albania) – Tirana

4 Stops

Day 8

Day tour of Tirana

5 Stops

Tirana

Today we will discover Tirana, the capital of Albania. Meet with your local companion, and enjoy a unique experience in the city while learning more about the city's culinary treasures.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tregu Çam

Our first stop will be at a small local place that only locals know how to find. Here we will have the opportunity to try Byrek and have breakfast like a local. The famous traditional Albanian food is dough with all kinds of filling such as cheese, meat or spinach. The journey then leads towards Çam bazaar, founded by the Albanian Çam community, who originally came from an area called Çameria in today’s North-Western Greece. Here you can buy all kinds of goods from clothes to kitchen equipment and bargain with the sellers for a cheaper price. With your local companion by your side, you’ll skip past the tourist traps and discover the city’s culinary highlights in some of our favorite local neighborhoods, where you'll have the opportunity to savor a traditional dessert at an authentic pastry.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tirana

We will have an insight into the hidden alleyways and bustling street markets of Tirana, where dozens of street hawkers sell fresh vegetables and fruits. After walking through the busy streets, we'll introduce you to the country's rich coffee culture. We will join locals at a cozy café and taste traditional "Albanian coffee". The tour will continue through the charming neighborhoods of Tirana; observe the daily lives of the city's residents, admire colorful buildings, and get a feel for the authentic atmosphere

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Pazari i Ri

We will visit the so-called Bicycle bazaar, where you can find everything, from second hand clothes to second hand furniture. The next stop of our local adventure takes us to the New Bazaar, where an array of culinary delights awaits us. We will try the traditional Albanian lunch – "Qofte" (meatballs) grilled to perfection and paired with freshly baked bread. Vegetarians can enjoy freshly baked bread with Albanian Gjize (cottage cheese). To wash it all down, we will also taste some Albanian Raki. As we Albanians say, there is nothing that Raki can’t fix!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bunk'Art 2

Our last stop will be BUNKART, one of the most interesting museums in Tirana. Initially designed as a nuclear bunker offering shelter to the Albanian communist supreme leader Enver Hoxha and his close party members during the cold war. The bunker was hidden to the general public until 2014, when the Albanian government decided to initiate an interesting project that converted the nuclear bunker into a museum. BUNKART is video museum exhibition dedicated to the history of the Albanian communist army and to the daily lives of Albanians during the regime. This marks the end of this remarkable adventure through history and culture

1 minute • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in a 3 stars hotel accommodation.

Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Tour; 5 Balkan Countries from Dubrovnik to Tirana?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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