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Balkan Wonders from Tirana to Istanbul's Splendor and Cappadocia’s landscapes with 3 flights included - Small Group Tour

12 days
From Tirana to Istanbul
5.0
1 traveler review

Balkan Wonders from Tirana to Istanbul's Splendor and Cappadocia’s landscapes with 3 flights included - Small Group Tour

12 days
From Tirana to Istanbul
5.0
1 traveler review
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Age range 10 to 84
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Highlights

  • Explore Tirana's landmarks like Skanderbeg Square
  • Visit the historic monasteries of Meteora
  • Tour the old and new mosques in Bitola
  • Discover Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
  • Stroll through the charming Old Town of Ohrid

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana – Apollonia – Gjirokaster (UNESCO)
  2. Day 2 Gjirokaster – Blue Eye – Butrint – Albanian Riviera. Overnight in Vlore
  3. Day 3 Vlore – Berat – Belsh – Tirana
  4. Day 4 Tirana to Ohrid
  5. Day 5 Ohrid
  6. Day 6 Ohrid to Kastoria and Meteora (Kalabaka)
  7. Day 7 Meteora (Kalabaka) to Thessaloniki
  8. Day 8 Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
  9. Day 9 Sofia to Istanbul (Flight Transfer)
  10. Day 10 Istanbul
  11. Day 11 Istanbul to Cappadocia (by Flight)
  12. Day 12 Cappadocia to Istanbul (by Flight)
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  • Guide
  • Meals
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Ajdinis

4.6
(67 reviews)

Number of tours

84

Age Range

18 to 70 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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  • 4.6
  • Balkan Wonders from Tirana to Istanbul's Splendor and Cappadocia’s landscapes with 3 flights included - Small Group Tour reviewer 1
    · March 20th, 2025
    Very informative and diverse tour. We had the...
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    Ajdinis commented on this review
    Dear Salary. Thank you for your kind words. See you on the next adventure with us.
    Trip date: August 2024

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12 days
Balkan Wonders from Tirana to Istanbul's Splendor and Cappadocia’s landscapes with 3 flights included - Small Group Tour
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Rita

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    Is it possible to arrive at Tirana airport at 11:20 a.m. and start the tour?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten March 2025

      The Gjirokaster tour starts early in the morning. If needed, we can either skip the first-day tour and we can replace with Tirana city tour or arrange accommodation for you the night before.

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      Rita

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Would the Albanopolis Hotel be able to provide shuttle service from the airport?

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      Rita

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Can you help with booking airport hotel and confirming flight connections to Athens?

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Albania and Macedonia
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Turkey. 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.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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