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Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer
15 Days | Travel through the valleys, towns and mountainscapes of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.
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Start
Tirana, Albania
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Finish
Tirana, Albania
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Trip Code
ZMSX
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Transport
Public bus, Private vehicle, Boat, Taxi
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Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Guesthouse (4 nights)
From £2,525(15 days)
Trip Informations
It’s hard to find a patch of Europe that as secluded as this one. Hard, but not impossible. Among the rugged mountains and green fields of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia there are plenty of shepherds, monasteries, lakes, valleys and Byzantine churches – what’s lacking is 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 hip 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.
Why you’ll love this trip
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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
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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.
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Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest lakes. No wonder North Macedonia and Albania share this beautiful attraction – nobody would want to let it go.
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Kososvo is rich in history and contrasts. Step back in time and learn about the infamous Battle of Kosovo on a day trip to the Field of Blackbirds, before embracing the modern culture thriving in Prishtina, Europe’s youngest capital.
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Lose yourself in Tirana, the Albanian capital full of a revitalised urban energy, and partake in the local's favourite pastime: drinking coffee and people-watching.
Is this trip right for you?
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Weather in this part of Europe can be unpredictable. Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. On the other hand, the weather in the mountains can be cold and wet throughout the year. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Tirana
- DAY 2Tirana / Shkoder
- DAY 3Lake Koman / Valbona Valley
- DAY 4Valbona Valley
- DAY 5Peja
- DAY 6Rugova Valley / Peja
- DAY 7Gjakova / Prizren
- DAY 8Prizren
- DAY 9Prishtina / Prizren
- DAY 10Skopje
- DAY 11Matka Canyon / Skopje
- DAY 12Lake Ohrid
- DAY 13Lake Ohrid
- DAY 14Tirana
- DAY 15Tirana
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Public bus, Private vehicle, Boat, Taxi
bed Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Guesthouse (4 nights)
festival Activities
circleLake Koman - Private boat ride
circleValbona Valley - Village Tour
circleValbona Valley - Tea House
circleDečani Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage Site
circleRugova Valley - Hike including Lunch
circleGjakova - Sufi Tekke of the Halveti Order
circleGjakova - Hadumi Mosque
circlePrizren - Kalaja Fortress Visit
circleKosovo Polje - Field of the Battle of Blackbirds & Tomb of Sultan Murat
circlePrishtina - Day Trip
circleGracanica - Gracanica Monastery
circlePrishtina - Bear Sanctuary
circleSkopje - Matka Canyon visit and Boat Ride
circleOhrid - Lake Ohrid Boat Cruise
museum Add on activities
circleTirana - Sky Tower - ALL400
circleTirana - National History Museum - ALL700
circleTirana - National Art Gallery - ALL200
circleTirana - Bunk'Art Gallery - ALL500
circleTirana - Dajti Mountain Cable Car - ALL1000
circleShkoder - Rozafa Castle - ALL400
circlePrizren - House of the Albanian League of Prizren - EUR1
circlePrizren - Church of Our Lady of Ljevis - EUR3
circlePrizren - Church of the Holy Saviour - EUR2
circlePrizren - Sinan Pasha Mosque - Free
circlePrizren - Halveti’s Tekke - Free
circlePrizren - Day Trip to Sharr Mountains National Park (Black Lake) - from - EUR180
circlePrizren - Day Trip to Rahovec with Wine Tasting & Lunch - from - EUR60
circlePrishtina - Ethnographic Museum - Free
circlePrishtina - Sultan Fatih Mosque - Free
circlePrishtina - Kosovo Museum - EUR2
circleSkopje - Mount Vodno Cable Car to Millennium Cross - MKD100
circleSkopje - Kale Fortress - Free
circleSkopje - Holocaust Memorial Centre - MKD300
circleSkopje - Daut Pasha Hammam - MKD60
circleSkopje - City Museum - Free
circleSkopje - Archaeological Museum - MKD300
circleMatka Canyon - Boat Ride - MKD400
circleOhrid - Robev Family House National Museum - MKD150
circleOhrid - St Jovan Church - MKD150
circleKruja - Day Trip - ALL900
circleKruja - Skanderbeg Museum - ALL500
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,525
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
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£2,624
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,624
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
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£2,728
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
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£2,728
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
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Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding Days 3&4. Availability is limited due to small property we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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