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Undiscovered Balkans

14 days
From Krujë to Tirana
4.6
26 traveler reviews
Undiscovered Balkans - Explore!
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Tirana's vibrant arts and café culture
  • Ride the Dajti Express cable car for city views
  • Discover Ohrid's UNESCO-listed heritage sites
  • Visit the Decani Monastery, a UNESCO site
  • Enjoy a traditional dinner in Valbona Valley

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Tirana
  2. Day 2 Cable car up Mount Dajti and free afternoon in Tirana
  3. Day 3 Border crossing to North Macedonia and drive to Lake Ohrid
  4. Day 4 Explore Lake Ohrid and Saint Naum Monastery
  5. Day 5 Explore Matka Canyon, discover Skopje and drive to Pristina
  6. Day 6 Walking tour of Pristina, visit the splendid Monastery of Gracanica and continue to Peja
  7. Day 7 Explore the Peja Highlands and the church complex of Peja Patriarch
  8. Day 8 Visit the Decani Monastery on the way to Prizren
  9. Day 9 Wine tasting in Rahovec and visit to a Serbian enclave village
  10. Day 10 Discover Gjakova and drive to the Valbona Valley in Albania
  11. Day 11 Alpine hike in the scenic valley and meet a local shepherd's family
  12. Day 12 Scenic journey to Shkoder
  13. Day 13 Drive to Durres via Skanderbeg tomb, enjoy the evening by the Adriatic Sea
  14. Day 14 Trip ends in Durres
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Where You'll Stay

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16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
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  • MH
    · May 25th, 2025
    It was a good experience. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food. Accommodation was comfortable and central to all amenities. Tour leader was very nice,kind and co operative. She has good knowledge and kept engaged with the group all the time.
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, delicious food, and comfortable, well-located accommodation. It’s especially lovely to hear such kind words about your Tour... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • Undiscovered Balkans reviewer 2
    · July 29th, 2024
    Tedi Agoli 5 star tour gude Patmil Huka 5 star tour driver Undiscovered Balkans tour - great
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi Roberto, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are delighted to see that you had such a fantastic time on your Undiscovered Balkans holiday. We hope to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future. Best regards, Explore!
    Trip date: July 2024
  • A
    · May 1st, 2023
    Kruja - the magnificent scenery/history/bazaar. The best food on the trip was in the Panorama restaurant. Our time in Ohrid was also magificent.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · June 17th, 2023
    Lake Ohrid and the stop off before Tirana to the village of Pellumbus and the guesthouse were my personal favourites.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · June 20th, 2023
    We really enjoyed hiking the Valbonë Valley, which was utterly magical. The Serbian Orthodox churches in Kosovo, particularly the Dečani Monastery, were fascinating and beautiful. Prizren was a beautiful city to relax in, and we enjoyed our time exploring the surreal sculptures of Skopje.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · June 20th, 2023
    lots of Variety
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  • A
    · July 1st, 2023
    Scenery was spectacular. The swimming in Lake Ohrid was wonderful
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · July 1st, 2023
    So many highlights, the program varied
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  • A
    · August 5th, 2023
    Lake Ohrid was beautiful and gave us a chance to swim and relax. The old town was stunning. The Valbona Mountains were beautiful and the hike was lovely.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · August 6th, 2023
    Kosovo
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    Trip date: July 2023
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14 days
Undiscovered Balkans
From Krujë to Tirana

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    Colleen

    Asked on January 4th, 2024

    Please let me know what category of hotels are on the tour. Do you have any guaranteed departures.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2024

      I've attached the trip notes which gives full information on the accommodation used and the itinerary. In terms of guaranteed trips, these are indicated on the trip dates.

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    Ahmed

    Asked on July 20th, 2022

    I am a Consultant from Pakistan. I want to visit different countries for tourists purpose. Can you arrange the Visa Supporting Documents like invitation Letter and Schedule?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2022

      We book small group trips. We are unable to arrange Visa supporting documents for passengers not booked with Explore!

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    Ian

    Asked on February 10th, 2022

    Do we arrive in tirana airport. What time is the welcome meeting on day one. What category of hotels eg 2-3-4 stars are on the trip.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2022

      This trip starts and ends in Tirana and the flights are into and out of Tirana International Airport (TIA). The joining time is 18.00 but you can arrive any time on day 1. The accommodation is 13 nights in a comfortable hotel, these are usually around 3*.

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    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania and Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania and Macedonia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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