Semi-Private Tour of The Balkans from Tirana to Dubrovnik / Split

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8 days (approx.)

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Overview

Go back in history while walking through the old streets in Budva and Kotor, visit the old bazar of Kruja and admire the breath-taking Stari Most bridge. This 8-day tour offers a captivating journey through the diverse and historically rich landscapes of Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Croatia. Each of these countries boasts its own unique features, making this tour a remarkable and culturally enriching experience.

What's Included

Breakfast
International car insurance; Road taxes; Petrol
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Private transport provided by the company
Tourist taxes
Hotel pick up in Tirana
Professional tour leader
Hotel drop off in Dubrovnik or Split
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights in 3 star hotels

Lunches, Dinner, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Hotel pick up in Tirana

Meeting point

Tirana
Albania

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End point

Dubrovnik
Croatia

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Day tour in Tirana

5 Stops

Tirana

We will start these 8 days adventure in the Balkans by discovering 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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tirana

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. 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"

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pazari i Ri

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. 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

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. Overnight in Tirana

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 2

Tirane - Kruje – Prizren (Kosovo)

6 Stops

Kruje

After breakfast we will drive to Kruja, a historical city symbol of the Albanian resistance against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the XV century. Kruja is situated in central Albania on a rocky mountainous terrain about 560 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Sarisalltik Mountain.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kruja Bazaar

Walking through the narrow streets and the wooden houses of Kruja’s Medieval Old Bazaar (one of the biggest and oldest in Balkans) gives you a sense of a passage through the history. This is the best place to shop for souvenirs in Albania, from typical to more unique and handmade souvenirs such as carpets, jewelries etc.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kruja Castle

The castle of Kruja (built during the 5th century A.D.) is strategically placed on the top of a rocky hill, making it difficult for the enemies to attack. The tour leader will take you through some hidden paths, used by the locals to leave the castle without being noticed during periods when the enemies surrounded the castle.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Prizren

We will cross borders towards Prizren, considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its rich history, incredible nature, religious tolerance and gastronomic delights. Prizren has played an important role in the region as an Illyrian settlement and a crossroad for the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, contributing to the unique architecture of the city. The river flows through the heart of the old town and under the many bridges that crisscross the city. If you are looking to experience a lively international experience you should visit Prizren during August when the medieval city becomes home to one of the most famous short film festivals in the world named Dokufest. The best way to explore the town is by wandering through the streets passing by elegant medieval houses that fight for your attention. Filigree artisanal techniques for precious metals are Prizren’s joy and pride.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Sinan Pasha Mosque

If you have to choose just one mosque to visit then visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque colour and pattern.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kalaja Fortress

The view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town. Free afternoon in Prizren. O

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 3

Prizren – Gjakove - Decan – Vineyards near Rahovec – Prizren

3 Stops

Day 4

Prizren – Mrizi i Zanave Agro Tourism (Albania) – Shkoder

4 Stops

Day 5

Shkoder – Sveti Stefan (Montenegro) – Budva – Kotor – Montenegrin Riviera

3 Stops

Day 6

Montenegrin Riviera – Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

4 Stops

Day 7

Mostar – Sarajevo – Mostar

3 Stops

Day 8

Mostar – Transfer Day to Dubrovnik or Split (Croatia

2 Stops

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
* Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
* All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.

* Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in a 3 star hotels 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 Semi-Private Tour of The Balkans from Tirana to Dubrovnik / Split?

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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