KB-10
The Balkans End to End
Five countries without entering Montenegro: the whole Balkans from north to south, Belgrade to Skopje.
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia
- With flights
Day by day
Day 1: Belgrade
Arrival in Belgrade and city tour; dinner in Skadarlija.
- Kalemegdan Fortress
- Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha
- Bajrakli Mosque
- Knez Mihailova Street
- Church of St. Sava
Day 2: Novi Sad – Sremski Karlovci
A day on the Danube; evening in Belgrade.
- Petrovaradin Fortress
- Novi Sad old town
- Sremski Karlovci and the Chapel of Peace
- Evening in Skadarlija
Day 3: Mokra Gora – Višegrad – Sarajevo
A mountain ride on the Šargan Eight train, the bridge over the Drina and evening in Sarajevo.
- Šargan Eight train ride
- Drvengrad (Küstendorf)
- Mehmed Pasha Sokolović Bridge
- Evening in Baščaršija
The train runs seasonally; out of season we visit Drvengrad instead.
Day 4: Sarajevo
A full day in Sarajevo: Ottoman traces from Baščaršija to the fortress bastions.
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Kuršumli Madrasa
- Baščaršija and the Sebilj fountain
- Latin Bridge
- Grave of Alija Izetbegović
- Sunset at the Yellow Bastion
Day 5: Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj
A day in Herzegovina; evening return to Sarajevo.
- Mostar Bridge and the Kujundžiluk bazaar
- Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Blagaj Tekke
- Počitelj
Day 6: Sarajevo – Novi Pazar
Into the Sandžak region; Novi Pazar, founded by Isa Bey, who also founded Sarajevo.
- Altun-Alem Mosque
- Amir-aga's Han
- Isa Bey's Hammam
- Novi Pazar Fortress
Day 7: Novi Pazar – Pristina – Prizren
From Serbia into Kosovo; the Tomb of Sultan Murad and Pristina, evening in Prizren.
- Tomb of Sultan Murad I
- Pristina: Imperial Mosque and Newborn monument
- Prizren: Sinan Pasha Mosque and Stone Bridge
- Evening at Shadërvan Square
Day 8: Prizren – Kruja – Tirana
Into Albania; Kruja, then evening in Tirana.
- Morning at Prizren Fortress
- Kruja Castle and Skanderbeg Museum
- Kruja Ottoman bazaar
- Tirana: Skanderbeg Square
Day 9: Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid
Tirana tour in the morning, then via Elbasan to Lake Ohrid.
- Et'hem Bey Mosque and Clock Tower
- Elbasan Castle
- Ohrid bazaar and Old Plane Tree Square
- Dinner by the lake
Day 10: Ohrid – Tetovo – Skopje – departure
Ohrid in the morning, Tetovo and Skopje in the afternoon; evening departure from Skopje.
- Tsar Samuel's Fortress and Kaneo
- Painted Mosque in Tetovo
- Skopje Stone Bridge and Old Bazaar
- Mustafa Pasha Mosque
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
- Kosovo is entered from Serbia.
- The Šargan Eight train runs seasonally.
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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