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Western Balkan Explorer Tour “Blue Route”(Espanja)

10 days
Start and end in Tirana
4.9
12 traveler reviews
Western Balkan Explorer Tour “Blue Route”(Espanja) - Albania Explorer DMC
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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 Spanish
Group Size 1 - 15
Age range 7 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Ulcinj's ancient castle and old town
  • Tour Kotor's historic sites and Perast islets
  • Discover Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed monuments
  • Visit Mostar's iconic Stari Most and mosques
  • Hike around Durmitor National Park's Black Lake

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival - Tirane.
  2. Day 2 Lezha – Ulcinj - Bar.
  3. Day 3 Kotor (UNESCO) - Budva (UNESCO).
  4. Day 4 Dubrovnik (UNESCO) - Medjugorje.
  5. Day 5 Blagaj - Mostar (UNESCO)
  6. Day 6 Mostar (UNESCO) - Sarajevo - Mostar.
  7. Day 7 Foca - Zabljak National Park.
  8. Day 8 Kolasin National Park - Podgorica.
  9. Day 9 Shkoder Lake - Tirane.
  10. Day 10 Departure
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
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  • Insurance
  • Additional Services
4.9
(12 reviews)

Number of tours

26

Age Range

12 to 85 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Deborah
    · May 28th, 2025
    Great tour and great leader
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  • Peter
    · May 8th, 2025
    Our tour of Albania was very enjoyable with some great highlights: a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guide; wonderful cities such as Tirane, Vlorë and Berat; and interesting choices of cultural and historical sites visited. Nevertheless, there were important shortcomings too: it’s wrong to claim it’s a 10-day tour as it’s really just 8 days as days 1&10 are just airport transfers; lunch breaks on several days went on for too long as it would have been better to spend more time in overnight stays; the hotel stays were too variable in quality in both the rooms offered and breakfast provided; one or two locations could easily have had 2 nights in them by swapping stays in other locations eg 2 nights in Gjirokastër and no nights in Korçë; and why was no WhatsApp group set up to help with communications?
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  • Michael
    · March 30th, 2025
    Overall, an excellent tour. Guide was attentive and informative. Back office organisation was very good. Only minor negative was unexpected payment for 2 exttra nights that I thought were already paid for. This was an error in communication. Lesson here is to be clear about cost and to ensure total payment prior to tour. A slight blight on what otherwise would have been a perfect tour.
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Western Balkan Explorer Tour “Blue Route”(Espanja)
From Tirana to Tirana

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    Teresa

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    Does this meant three of us can book this as private tour only 3+ 1 drivercum guide ? no more additional 2pax later. What's the charges for 3in1 rm and 1 twin+1 single. The guide will follow and gave explaination in both with & without entry fee ?

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    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten February 2025

      The price for 3 persons is €2,150 per person. There will be no other persons only you 3. The guide will be tour guide in Albania but out of the territory of Albania he is not allowed to be a guide, he can explain to you in the car or siting somewhere, he knows very well all the itinerary and everything but only is not allowed to be a guide on the other countries.

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      Teresa

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      What kind of vehicle will be used ? We have 3pax, each of us has a 26inches luggage and 1 hand carry. Will the hotel or surrounding have laundry facilities to wash and dry our clothes ? If there is no guide in tour with fee entrance, will there be guide accompanied us in places without entrance fee and explain? Can we opt of smaller group tour whereby there will be local guide provided ?

    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten February 2025

      We have a Benz Mercedes E-class station wagon 4+1. The majority of hotels offers the laundry service. There is a driver guide with general experience in the Balkan, but if you would like to have more information we suggest to have local guides as well. Our groups in English are: 01st July (4 participants registered until now) and 13 July (16 participants registered until now).

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      Teresa

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Is this trip still available for 3pax - 2rooms (twin & single) ? Please let me know if there is issue if each of us have a 26" Luggage + handcarry.

    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes its group shared tour. Its included accommodation mainly 4* hotels with breakfast included. Transport. tour leader for all itinerary and local guides. Entrance fees are extra. There is a single supplement if one person like to stay in single room. The tour starts and finishes in Tirana Albania.

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    Luis

    Asked on June 7th, 2024

    What is the date of this tour? What is the price for the tour including the single supplement?

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    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten June 2024

      It's the same date as your original request. The price of the Tour with including single supplement is €1885. There are also Entry Fees that all of the tour members have already purchased for this tour.

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      Luis

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Sorry what are the entry fees to and how much are they?

    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten June 2024

      Entry are for the sites and museums during the whole tour. The price is €104

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      Luis

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Can I ask how many people are on this trip?

    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten June 2024

      The given tour itinerary is a shared group tour 10 day/9 night in Albania arriving 20.06 and tour starts 21.06. The group has 18 pax registered.

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    Allan

    Asked on June 5th, 2024

    So you 'do' have a confirmed group and departure for the tour on the 20th June? As Tass wrote, my friend also is wanting to secure a booking so do you have 2 spaces left? The single room supplement is fine.

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    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten June 2024

      We do not a confirmed group for this tour on this date. However we have a tour in Albania on that exact date for 10 days / 9 nights. Since you are traveling alone it is mandatory to add the single supplement also.

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      Allan

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Please could you send link to the tour you are describing?

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    Karen

    Asked on July 28th, 2023

    Can you tell me, how many people are booked on this tour so far, what are the ages, and mix? I'm also interested in private rooms. But is there a cheaper option then paying for 2 heads? Sharing is ok, I just prefer privacy when I sleep.

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    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten July 2023

      We have not a group confirmed for given dates. But tour can be operates as private one, and additional costs apply. Let us know if interested.

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    George

    Asked on September 24th, 2022

    Is the trip starting on 26th September still available? I'm interested for a departure on 3 October.

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    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten September 2022

      This date is not possible to proceed with the tour. We can organize it as a private tour if you want alternative dates.

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    Heather

    Asked on September 14th, 2022

    Could you please confirm that this is really going as scheduled? I am male solo traveler willing to be matched to another male solo traveler. What is your policy if there is no another solo male traveler? What is the price for single supplement, if I want it by myself? Local currencies, would the other countires accept euro or visa credit cards? Any other expenses not mentioned but I have to pay? Any other information I should know before I officially sign for this group?

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    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten September 2022

      Since we have not other people who want to join the tour until now, the tour would be operated on solo person bases and the price will be 4089 Euro. About currency Euro is ok and cards are ok because are used in restaurants or shops to make payments. All mentioned on exclusions are at your expense

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    David

    Asked on August 30th, 2022

    Does 16 night room include in your program?

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      David

      TravelerWritten August 2022

      Last night's accommodation includes in your tour program?

    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten August 2022

      No, it is not included.

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    Elaine

    Asked on June 22nd, 2022

    Would you say there are many young people in this tour usually? Or is it usually an older Crowd? I am 23. Do you think this tour is Also enjoyable for young crowd (nightlife, other young people to talk to ect)

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    • Albania Explorer DMCOperatorWritten June 2022

      The size of the group tours varies from 4-15 people max from 20-50 years old. The tours are quite enjoyable as you are able to see multiple countries in 7 days.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 182592

  • Currencies
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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, Bosnia and Montenegro
    Type E
    Albania, Bosnia and Montenegro
    Type F
    Albania, Bosnia and Montenegro
  • 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, Bosnia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro. 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 and Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia. Ideally 3 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 August 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Albania Explorer DMC. 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 60 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 Albania Explorer DMC will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Albania Explorer DMC" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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