Summary
Discover the history and incredible scenery of Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo|Walk through the dramatic Valbona Valley surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Accursed Mountains|Explore Lake Orhid, this glistening lake boasting many cultural monuments including the Saint Naum Monastery
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Join Trip In Tirana
- Day 2
- Cable Car Up Mount Dajti And Free Afternoon In Tir...
- Day 3
- Border Crossing To North Macedonia And Drive To La...
- Day 4
- Explore Lake Ohrid And Saint Naum Monastery
- Day 5
- Explore Matka Canyon, Discover Skopje And Drive To...
- Day 6
- Walking Tour Of Pristina, Visit The Splendid Monas...
- Day 7
- Explore The Peja Highlands And The Church Complex ...
- Day 8
- Visit The Decani Monastery On The Way To Prizren
- Day 9
- Wine Tasting In Rahovec And Visit To A Serbian Enc...
- Day 10
- Discover Gjakova And Drive To The Valbona Valley I...
- Day 11
- Alpine Hike In The Scenic Valley And Meet A Local ...
- Day 12
- Scenic Journey To Shkoder
- Day 13
- Drive To Durres Via Skanderbeg Tomb, Enjoy The Eve...
- Day 14
- Trip Ends In Durres
Countries (3): Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia
Travel Cities (6): Lake Ohrid, Ohrid, Priština, Shkodër, Skopje, Tirana
Details
Traverse the Balkans as we explore Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo on this two-week holiday. Tick off cosmopolitan cities, alpine landscapes, and off-the-beaten-track villages as we delve into the history of the region, spotting Ottoman and Communist relics. Along the way, get closer to local life and traditions, visiting wineries and sipping mountain tea with a farming family.
Balkan capitals - Walk through history in three vibrant capitals Tirana, Skopje and Pristina.
Valbona Valley - Soak in the scenery on a hike in the dramatic alpine valley, surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Accursed Mountains.
Lake Ohrid - Explore the peaceful lake and mountain setting, boasting many cultural monuments including the Saint Naum Monastery.