A 10-Day Journey of Culture, History & Natural Beauty
10 Days / 9 Nights – Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo & North Macedonia
Day 1 | Tirana – Krujë – Shkodër
Upon arrival in Tirana and meeting your guide, we head to Krujë to visit the historic town, Krujë Castle and Skanderbeg Museum, as well as the traditional bazaar. Lunch is served with local specialties. Then we continue to Shkodër, one of the oldest cities with rich history, culture, and natural resources. Check-in and free time to relax.
Accommodation: Shkodër
Day 2 | Shkodër
Explore Shkodër starting with a visit to Shkodër Castle, offering magnificent views over the city and lake. Continue with a boat ride on Lake Shkodër, the largest in the Balkans. Lunch is enjoyed by the lake with traditional dishes. In the afternoon, visit Oso Kuka House Museum, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Marubi Photography Museum. Dinner is free.
Accommodation: Shkodër
Day 3 | Shkodër – Podgorica – Budva
We depart for Podgorica for a short city tour and then continue to Budva, a city famous as a tourism icon of Montenegro. Visit the Venetian Fortress and Old Town, and enjoy dinner at a seaside restaurant.
Accommodation: Budva
Day 4 | Budva – Pejë – Gjakovë
After breakfast, we travel to Pejë, known for its water springs and local beer. Visit the Pejë Patriarchate, one of the most interesting monuments in the region, then continue to Gjakovë.
Dinner and accommodation: Gjakovë
Day 5 | Gjakovë – Prizren
From Gjakovë, we head to Prizren, a city characterized by stone streets and houses. Visit the Medieval Bridge, the city’s main symbol, as well as the hamam, bazaar, and Ottoman-era mosques. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Prizren
Day 6 | Prizren – Tetovo – Skopje
Departing from Prizren, we stop for coffee in Tetovo and continue to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Explore the Central Square and statues, Mother Teresa Memorial House, the Old Bazaar, and the Archaeological Museum.
Accommodation: Skopje
Day 7 | Skopje – Heraclea – Ohrid
We travel to Heraclea, founded by Philip II of Macedonia in the 4th century BC as a strategic settlement near Ohrid. After a short stop in Bitola, we continue to Ohrid.
Accommodation: Ohrid
Day 8 | Ohrid – St. Naum – Pogradec
Visit Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its charming streets, churches, lakeside promenade, and pearl-making shops. Then travel to St. Naum Monastery, built by Monk Naum, and continue to Pogradec, an ancient city with 8000-year-old pile dwellings.
Accommodation: Pogradec
Day 9 | Pogradec – Elbasan – Tirana
Drive to Elbasan to explore the city center and Elbasan Fortress. Also visit fragments of the Via Egnatia, which connected Constantinople to Rome. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the fortress, then continue to Tirana for a visit to Skanderbeg Square and surrounding attractions.
Accommodation: Tirana
Day 10 | Tirana – Tour Conclusion
The tour concludes with a transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Included
- Accommodation in boutique / premium 4–5 star hotels
- Breakfast
- Lunch or dinner as indicated in the program (drinks not included)
- 0.5 L of water per person per day
- Professional guide throughout the tour in the requested language
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Entrance fees for all visits mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport assistance 3 hours before departure, as per airport regulations
Not Included
- Flights or travel tickets
- Insurance
- Drinks (including during meals)
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities or visits not mentioned in the itinerary
Price
Starting from € 1199 per person
Price varies depending on season, level of accommodation, and group size. Contact us for a personalized quote and detailed itinerary.
