Undiscovered Balkans

Visit Mavrovo, Sharr Mountains

in Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia

Available as a Self Drive or Escorted Tour holiday

13 nights from £975 per person.

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ID: TCL-4-421

Description

Cultural Discovery Tour of Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia Discover three fascinating countries on this two-week tour, including one of the world's newest countries: Kosovo. Independent since 2008, Kosovo is often referred to as 'newborn.' Along with Albania and Macedonia, very little is known about the region. Explore their varied treasures from their rich history to their incredible scenery including dramatic mountains, lakes and pretty valleys.

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Package Summary

Balkan Capitals – Discover the capitals of Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia
Valbona Valley – One of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Albania
Decani Monastery – Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site
Prizren – Explore the postcard pretty town of Prizren wandering along its cobbled streets
Rahovec Wine – Enjoy wine tasting in Rahovec, the wine cellar of Kosovo
Lake Ohrid – A stunning lake and mountain setting boasting many cultural monuments

Summary Itinerary

Day 1 – Join tour Kruja
Day 2 – Explore Kruja. Continue to Shkodra; visit the Rozafa Fortress; free afternoon
Day 3 – Journey to the Valbona Valley
Day 4 – Valbona Valley
Day 5 – Enter Kosovo, Visit Decani Monastery
Day 6 – Visit the highlands of Peja
Day 7 – Continue to Pristina visiting the Gracanica Monastery en route, free afternoon to explore the city
Day 8 – Continue to Pristina visiting the Gracanica Monastery en route, free afternoon to explore the city
Day 9 – Prizren
Day 10 – Sharr National Park; short walk, enter Macedonia
Day 12 Explore Lake Ohrid
Day 13 Drive to Tirana
Day 14 Tour ends Tirana

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What our travellers are saying

Amazing Scenery and Wildlife

We saw loads of animals, bison, black and grizzly bear, elk, deer and even wolves in the distance. Waterfalls and lakes were magnificent and the trails that we walked were all so beautiful and well worth visiting.

J O’Brien

Yellowstone, USA

Unforgettable Vegas

We saw all of Las Vegas and really glad we've done it. All the hotels were amazing. I will always remember driving towards Las Vegas, you're just driving for hours through dessert and it suddenly pops up out of nowhere.

R Jones

Las Vegas, USA

So many highlights

Utah was my favourite part. There was so much to do and it was like nothing I’ve seen before. Really liked Capitol Reef as it was much quieter and we were so close to it. Will always remember going star gazing, brilliant.

E Mason

Grand Circle, USA

Nicely surprised

On our trip there was so much to do. We enjoyed outdoor activities and the adventurous things to do. We were nicely surprised and will be coming back for sure.

J Hung

Hong Kong + China

Beat my expectations

Expectations were to see lakes and mountains. But with National Park Traveller's help there was something to do everywhere we turned.

K Robertson

Canada

Humbled by our surroundings

Every turn held more beauty than we expected. We were humbled by the size of the surrounding peaks. The feeling of being in a cathedral never left us as we stopped in deserted spots and just gazed at our surroundings.

J Osterholm

Yosemite, USA

A bite out of the Big Apple

Amazing New York highlights were a Broadway show, Central Park, Empire State building and Time Square. We visited MoMA which was amazing to see all best artwork in the world, we were just not expecting it, every room we went into there was another masterpiece. Our hotel was under a mile from the subway station and we saw how the New Yorkers live and commute.