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Discover the Balkans

11 days
From Tirana to Dubrovnik
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 25 to 99
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Tirana
  • Explore Bunk'Art and ride Dajti Express
  • Tour Elbasan and boat on Lake Ohrid
  • Visit the Painted Mosque and Matka Canyon
  • Discover Dubrovnik and its historic walls

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Get things started in Tirana!
  2. Day 2 Discover the capital of Albania from all angles
  3. Day 3 Historic old towns, a spectacular mountain lake and country number two
  4. Day 4 Discover the majesty of Matka Canyon by boat
  5. Day 5 Deep dive into Skopje and enter Europe’s youngest nation
  6. Day 6 Hike in the jaw-droppingly beautiful Albanian Alps
  7. Day 7 A stunning river tour, a local farm visit and an ancient lakeside hillfort
  8. Day 8 A magical boat trip on Lake Skadar
  9. Day 9 Fall in love with old world charm in Kotor
  10. Day 10 Explore the maze-like medieval streets of Dubrovnik
  11. Day 11 Time to say goodbye!
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Culture Trip

Number of tours

17

Age Range

25 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Christina
    · June 5th, 2025
    The guide, Francesco, was exceptional. The itinerary was well balanced with ample free time and flexibility. One extra day on Amalfi Coast and Matera would even be better!
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  • Gerald
    · May 25th, 2025
    Tony, our guide excellent. Really knows his stuff, makes it very interesting. Very nice gentleman.
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Discover the Balkans
From Tirana to Dubrovnik

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    Hayley

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    single supplement?

    Single supplement
    • Culture TripOperatorWritten February 2025

      For a private single room it should be approx + $250 but can vary by the departure date.

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    Sean

    Asked on December 27th, 2024

    how many kilometres is the hike? is it more like a walk than a hike?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      This will be more of a walk as there are no steep inclines. The total walk will be 2km and is suitable for most fitness levels. You can wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes, which ever you feel most comfortable in.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 286406

  • Currencies
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    Lek
    Albania
    kn
    Kuna
    Croatia
    ден
    Denar
    Macedonia
    Euro
    Kosovo
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro 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, Macedonia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Croatia, Macedonia 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.
  • 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 $300 is required to confirm your booking with Culture Trip. 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 Culture Trip will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Culture Trip" 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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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.