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Small Group Tour; Gems of Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia from Tirana

8 days
Start and end in Tirana
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Discover iconic UNESCO sites across three Balkan countries, rich in history and culture
  • Explore the natural beauty of Galichitsa and Drilon National Parks, perfect for outdoor
  • enthusiasts.
  • Wander the narrow streets of Berat, the UNESCO city of 1001 windows, and admire its unique
  • architecture.
  • Savor local flavors on a street food tour in Tirana, indulging in delicious traditional dishes

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana (Albania) – Kruja – Shkodra
  2. Day 2 Shkodra – Decan (Kosovo) – Prizren
  3. Day 3 Day Tour of Prizren
  4. Day 4 Prizren - Pristine - Skopje (N. Macedonia)
  5. Day 5 Skopje - Matka Canyon - Ohrid
  6. Day 6 Ohrid - St Naum - Tushemisht (Albania)- Drilon National Park – Berat
  7. Day 7 Berat – Tirane
  8. Day 8 Day tour of Tirana
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

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    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
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    4.7
  • 4.9
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  • S
    · October 13th, 2025
    Armir was a Good guide. Mostly great hotels. The vehicles the guide drove could have been cleaner. Lovely country. Food tour with Markel was terrific. He was a gem.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We look forward to welcoming you again in our tours. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
    Trip date: September 2025
  • FM
    · September 23rd, 2024
    Our guide Sam was wonderful and our driver was also lovely and an excellent driver. We felt very safe. The itinerary was good and met everyone’s needs as we needed to get people to the airport on the Friday so Vlorë worked well. I think it was a shame that we ended up back in saranda on the first night as we had already spent a few nights there. I know there was no accommodation at Lukove beach ( which was a highlight) but we may have been able to move further along the coast without retracing our steps. I should have asked more about the accommodation in my messaging. Otherwise it was all great.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Francine, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that Sam and our driver made you feel safe and well-cared for. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary worked well for everyone, especially with the timing around... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • AC
    · June 16th, 2024
    This is a well organized tour of Albania. Hotels were uniformly clean, comfortable and well appointed. Persephone impressed us in particular. It’s a new establishment very well appointed and a view from the balcony across the valley to the sea is to die for. The food was delicious, freshly cooked by Maria and very reasonably priced. All great all in all a great experience.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Antonio, we are so happy to hear you both had a wonderful time touring the Albanian Riviera. We hope to welcome you back again someday soon! Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
    Trip date: June 2024
  • S
    · February 28th, 2022
    I loved everything about this tour, the trail was amazing. Our tour guide was very helpful and professional. This was my second tour with Choose Balkans, would definitely recommend.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Sirma, Thank you for the kind words, we are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your tour with us. Was more than pleasure for us assisting you in the tour. We really hope to see you again in other tours! Warm Regards, Choose Balkans Team
    Trip date: May 2021
  • D
    · May 26th, 2021
    We had the best experience traveling with Choose Balkans. Exploring and hiking South of Albania is defending must while you are in Albania. We as a couple love adventures and nature. Definitely will be back a again ?
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Dona, Thank you so much for taking time and writing this kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: September 2020
  • M
    · June 4th, 2020
    Would highly recommend this trip to anyone...
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Mena, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: July 2019
  • G
    · December 30th, 2019
    This tour was totally worth it. We were really...
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Gretta, thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to organise this tour for you and your friends. We hope to see you back again. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
    Trip date: August 2019

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    Rob

    Asked on July 30th, 2025

    Could you send us individual payment links?

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      Rob

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Approximately how much driving will there be per day?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2025

      Estimated daily driving times for tour: Approximately 2-4 hours per day between destinations.

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    Jan

    Asked on July 20th, 2025

    Can you confirm that we get collected from the airport and returned to the airport for our return flight to UK?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2025

      We do not offer flight booking services, but we would be happy to assist you with organizing airport transfers at your destination.

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    Morgan

    Asked on June 29th, 2025

    I am interested in a tour like this (around 1 week in Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro). Could be this one or other focused in the north of Albania, and Kruje, Shkoder, Budva). I travel alone but I would like going in a group. Do you have a group for these date?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten June 2025

      We are happy to inform you that we can organize for you all the required services. As of now, we do not have a confirmed group departure for this tour on this date. However, please rest assured that the tour will still run even if you are the only participant. Price as a solo traveler will be 2945 € on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in 3-star hotel accommodation.

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      Morgan

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      The fact that I can join a group tour is also due to the price difference. For the tour that departs from Dubrovnik and visits Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Mostar, do you have any groups lined up for that date?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten June 2025

      As of now, we do not have any scheduled tours that include the destinations you're interested in starting on that date. We kindly suggest checking back with us closer to the date, in case other travelers have joined or a similar tour becomes available.

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    Jessica

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    Could you please provide more details about the medium intensity adventure? Specifically: How long are the walking or physical activities each day? How much walking or steep climbing is involved?

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      Jessica

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Is it possible to share a room with another traveller?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten December 2024

      The tour includes walking in Old towns, such as Kotor, Prizren, Ohrid and Berat. These are Unesco sites with cobblestone streets, so make sure to pack comfortable shoes. We usually tour 2-3 hours walking for cities.

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten December 2024

      It is mandatory that all solo travelers book with a single supplement, unless the traveler has a friend, family of her own that would like to join.

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    Otto

    Asked on October 28th, 2024

    What is the cost of upgrades to hotels?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten October 2024

      Upgrading to 4-star hotels can be arranged for an additional cost of 70 euros per person per night.

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    Iraia

    Asked on September 24th, 2024

    What is included in the tour package?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      The package includes accommodation, breakfast, private transport, and professional tour leadership.

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    Felix

    Asked on September 16th, 2024

    What happens if our group size increases?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      If your group exceeds 14 participants, you will receive a 10% discount on the total price.

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    Charline

    Asked on September 11th, 2024

    Are we able to make a late flight on the last day?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, you can book your flight for 9:30 PM, and we will ensure timely arrival back to Tirana.

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    João Paulo

    Asked on September 10th, 2024

    Can we add locations to the itinerary?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      Certainly! We can add the Blue Eye without any extra cost.

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    Marko

    Asked on August 23rd, 2024

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

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Tour ID: 147455

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
  • Vaccines
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 67 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Choose Balkans will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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