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The Balkans Real Food Adventure
9 Days | Experience the cuisine, culture and warm hospitality of the Balkans
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Start
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Finish
Skopje, North Macedonia (Macedonia)
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Trip Code
ZKZM
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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
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle
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Hotel (8 nights)
From £2,123(9 days)
Trip Informations
Treat your palate to the culinary highlights of the Balkans on this nine-day foodie adventure. Dine on homemade meals and share stories with your hosts in North Macedonia, meet the makers behind famous Njegusi smoked hams in Montenegro and sample the charcuterie of Croatia. Take guided walks in Prizren and Skopje, exploring the cities where Balkan cuisine comes to life, and have ample free time to discover local markets and bazaars. With an expert local guide providing all the restaurant recommendations you could ask for, your Balkans adventure will not leave you hungry!
Why you’ll love this trip
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Experience an authentic taste of the Balkans and a look at local life when you dine in family homes in Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Dihovo.
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Take in a cooking demonstration in the village of Dolno Dupeni, then get a fresh taste of homemade North Macedonian cuisine.
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See behind the scenes of local produce when you visit a centuries-old smokehouse, an olive mill, an apple farm and meet a local beekeeper for a honey tasting.
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Explore the stunning landscapes and charming cities of the region, discovering the legendary Rozafa Fortress and going on guided tours of Prizren and Skopje.
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Try the most iconic foods of Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo, including smoked and barbecued meats, cheese, honey, apples and locally produced wine.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Humana Zagreb. Donations help provide job opportunities and education programs in sustainable fashion and textiles for people with disabilities.
Is this trip right for you?
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The cuisine of the Balkans includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to the Balkans which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
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Summer temperatures can reach 40C/105F or higher in some areas, so it's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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This region is very hilly and mountainous and stairs are commonplace. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines, so packing light is recommended. The cobblestone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find the region's topography very demanding.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Dubrovnik
- DAY 2Kotor
- DAY 3Prizren
- DAY 4Ohrid
- DAY 5Ohrid
- DAY 6Bitola
- DAY 7Bitola
- DAY 8Skopje
- DAY 9Skopje
Inclusions
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4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private Vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights)
festival Activities
circleLustica - Olive oil farm visit
circleNjegusi - Smokehouse visit & tasting
circleShkoder - Rozafa Fortress visit
circlePrizren - Leader-led city tour
circlePristina - Serbian barbecue lunch
circlePristina - Leader-led city tour
circlePristina - Gracanica Monastery visit
circleDebar - St Jovan Bigorski Monastery visit
circleKuratica - Home-cooked dinner
circleOhrid - Green Market
circlePrespa - Agriturismo visit & tasting
circlePrespa - Home-cooking demonstration
circleDihovo - Home-cooked lunch
circleDihovo - Beekeeper farm visit
circleTikves - Wine tasting
circleStobi - Stobi archaeological site
circleSkopje - Leader-led walking tour with traditional sweets
museum Add on activities
circleOhrid - St Naum Monastery & Trpejca - EUR80
circleOhrid - City tour and cruise - Minimum 2 passengers - EUR50
circleBitola - Breakfast Ckembe Corba - EUR5
circleBitola - Heraclea Lyncestis - EUR25
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Thursday May 29, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,206
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Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
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£2,123
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Thursday Jul 24, 2025
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Friday Aug 22, 2025
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
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Friday Oct 03, 2025
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Thursday May 21, 2026
Friday May 29, 2026
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Thursday May 28, 2026
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.
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