KD-07
Grand Balkan Tour
Five countries from Tirana to Sarajevo: Ohrid, Skopje, Prizren, the Adriatic coast road, Budva, Kotor and Mostar.
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- With flights
Day by day
Day 1: Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid
Overnight or early-morning flight to Tirana; city tour and on to Ohrid via Elbasan.
- Et'hem Bey Mosque and Skanderbeg Square
- Elbasan Castle
- Ohrid: Old Plane Tree Square and St. Sophia
- Ancient Theatre and St. Panteleimon
Day 2: Struga – Tetovo – Skopje
From the shore of Lake Ohrid to Skopje via Tetovo.
- The Poets' Bridge in Struga
- Tetovo Painted Mosque and Harabati Baba Tekke
- Skopje Old Bazaar and Mustafa Pasha Mosque
- Dinner with Macedonian kebapi
Day 3: Skopje – Pristina – Prizren
From the Stone Bridge into Kosovo; the Tomb of Sultan Murad and evening in Prizren.
- Stone Bridge and Skopje Fortress
- Tomb of Sultan Murad I
- Prizren: Mehmed Pasha complex and hammam
- Evening coffee by the river
Day 4: Prizren – Shkodra – Ulcinj – Budva
Through Albania to the Adriatic coast; evening in Budva.
- Shkodra Castle and its walls
- Into Montenegro at Muriqan
- Coffee break in Ulcinj
- Budva Old Town and Citadel
Day 5: Kotor – Počitelj – Mostar
After Kotor, via Trebinje into Bosnia-Herzegovina; evening in Mostar.
- Kotor Old Town and St. Tryphon's Cathedral
- Počitelj
- Mostar Bridge and the Kujundžiluk bazaar
- Blagaj Tekke
Day 6: Sarajevo
Morning drive to Sarajevo and a full-day city tour.
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Kuršumli Madrasa
- Baščaršija and the Sebilj fountain
- Latin Bridge
- Grave of Alija Izetbegović
- Sunset at the Yellow Bastion
Day 7: Sarajevo – departure
The Tunnel of Hope and Vrelo Bosne; afternoon departure from Sarajevo.
- Tunnel of Hope and museum
- Vrelo Bosne
- Roman Bridge (Rimski most)
- Free time in Baščaršija
Dates and availability
This tour has no fixed departures; it is planned around the dates you request.
Included
- Economy flights (on packages with flights)
- Airport meet and greet
- All transfers by private vehicle
- Guiding
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Dinners as stated in the programme
Not included
- Museum and site entrance fees
- Lunches and drinks
- Boat trips, train rides and optional activities
- Travel insurance
Prices are quoted on request, based on dates, group size, hotel category and flights.
Cancellations and changes
Cancellation and change terms are sent in writing with your quote.
Notes
- Bosnia-Herzegovina is entered via Trebinje; the route does not enter Croatia.
- With an overnight arrival, day 1 runs as a full day.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need?
Citizens of the EU, the UK and the US can enter Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia without a visa; EU citizens can also use a national ID card. Children need their own travel document. Other nationalities should check the rules for their own passport.
What is included in the price?
Depending on the programme: airport meet and greet, all transfers by private vehicle, guiding, hotels with breakfast and the dinners listed. Each tour page shows what is and is not included.
How do we travel between countries?
All travel in the region is by a private vehicle reserved for your group. The estimated driving time for each day is shown in the programme.
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