Balkan AdVentures
May 7-21 2024
12 days in Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, and Kosovo starting at $2680 per person, double occupancy
Includes:
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1 night in Igalo in Montenegro with transfer from Dubrovnik, breakfast and dinner at the hotel
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Tour of Kotor, Lovcen National Park, Cetinje, and Budva
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1 night in Budva, Montenegro with breakfast and dinner at the hotel
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Tour of Shkoder and St. Stephan Island with lunch at a local farm
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Tour of Tirana
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2 nights in Tirana, Albania with breakfast daily
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Tour of Kruja
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Tour of Gjirokaster including lunch with a local family
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2 nights in Sarande with breakfast daily
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Tour to Corfu with dinner in Sarande
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Tour of Berat with wine tasting & dinner at a local restaurant
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1 night in Berat with breakfast
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Tour of St. Naum and Ohrid with a boat tour with dinner at a local restaurant
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2 nights in Ohrid with breakfast daily and one dinner
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Tour of Skopje
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2 nights in Pristina, Macedonia with breakfast daily
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Tour of Pristina and Prizren in Kosovo with dinner in a local restaurant
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Transfer to airport
PRICING
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Double occupancy
$2680 per person*
Single Supplement
$500
*Pricing based on a group of 15 travelers.
The price may increase if the minimum of 15 is not met.
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ITINERARY
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day One:
Welcome!
Land in Dubrovnik, and transfer into Montenegro. The drive to Igalo will take you along the breathtaking Dalmatian coast and through charming villages. Dinner will be included at your hotel.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Two
Kotor
After breakfast, drive to Kotor and take a tour of the old town with its iconic clock tower, Serbian church, and fortresses. Enjoy lunch on your own before heading out on the Serpent Road on the way to Njegusi, part of the Lovcen National Park. Stop at the Njegos Mausoleum, a tribute to the former Prince-Bishop of Montenegro. From there, head to Centinje and explore the old royal capital before heading to Budva for dinner at the hotel.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Three
Shkoder
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Shkoder with a stop at the island of St. Stephan. Enjoy lunch at a community farm in Fishte Village to indulge in regional cuisine and Albanian Kallmet wine. Head to Tirana and take a panoramic tour of the city before exploring on your own in the evening. Overnight in Tirana.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Four
Tirana & Kruja
Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Kruja where you can see what life was like in old Albania. Visit the old bazaar, Kruja Castle, and the Skanderbeg Museum that tells the story of Albania's national hero. Watch a demonstration on how traditional Albanian hats and slippers are made, and visit a local family for coffee and homemade snacks. Return to Tirana for overnight.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Five
Gjirokaster & Sarande
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Gjirokaster and visit the Babameto House and experience stone coffee - a method using local stone to grind and make the coffee. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some Albanian music and singing. Head to Argjiro Castle for panoramic views before strolling through the city. Drive to Sarande for overnight.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Six
Corfu
After breakfast, take the ferry to Corfu and spend the day walking through Corfu's old town with your guide. In the afternoon enjoy some free time before heading back to Sarande. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Seven
Berat
Breakfast at the hotel. On the way to Berat, enjoy a wine tasting experience at the Cobo Winery at the foot of Mt. Tomorri. After lunch, take a tour of Berat, including the historic castle, the Mangalemi quarter, Gorica Bridge, and the Mishaxhiu Gardens for raki, coffee, and a bite to eat. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Eight
St. Naum & Ohrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to St. Naum Monastery to learn about how the saint contributed to Slavic language and literature. After lunch, drive to Ohrid and take a tour of the city, including a small boat trip that takes you straight to the church of St. John at Kaneo. Explore on your own for the rest of the afternoon then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Nine
Free day in Ohrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free to explore Ohrid. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Ten
Skopje
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, and take a city tour. Visit the Kale Fortress, the old town, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, and the old bazaar. Head to Pristina for overnight.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Eleven
Pristina & Prizren
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a tour of Pristina's city center including, Skanderbeg Square and the New Born Monument. Afterward, head to Prizren for lunch followed by a tour of Prizren's old town including the Sinan Pasha Mosque and the city castle. Enjoy Turkish coffee and snacks with a local family that organizes the Prizren Film Festival. Return to Pristina for dinner at a local restaurant and overnight.
Double occupancy: $699 per person
Single occupancy: $939
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Day Twelve
Return Home
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Skopje for your flight home.
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE & EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
EXCLUSIONS
International Airfare
Gratuities
Meals and activities not listed
Personal Expenses
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