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Churches, Monasteries and Culture: Soulful Places in the Balkans

13 days
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Start and end in Tirana
4.1
16 traveler reviews
  • Beautiful coastline with turquoise waters and lush green hills.
  • Historic church overlooking a large body of water with trees around.
  • A vibrant street market with people walking and colorful textiles.
  • Hillside houses with distinct architecture and lush greenery.
  • A monastery perched atop a rock with a scenic view of the surrounding mountains.
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  • Ancient ruins with a single person standing in the center.
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Guided in German
Group Size 6 - 12
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Tirana's vibrant city center
  • Visit the Bektashi community and Elbasan Castle
  • Stroll through Ohrid's UNESCO-listed old town
  • Discover ancient ruins at the Heraclea site
  • Tour Meteora monasteries perched on cliffs

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Tirana
  2. Day 2 From Tirana to Lake Ohrid
  3. Day 3 Magical Lake Ohrid (UNSECO World Heritage Site)
  4. Day 4 History up close: Heraclea and Bitola
  5. Day 5 Meteora monasteries and Kalambaka
  6. Day 6 Metsovo and Ioannina
  7. Day 7 Gjirokaster, the city of stone, and culture in Dhoksat
  8. Day 8 Blue Eye and the ancient city of Butrint
  9. Day 9 Himare
  10. Day 10 Llogara National Park, Vlora and Zvernec Monastery
  11. Day 11 Berat - city of 1000 windows
  12. Day 12 Kruja and Tirana
  13. Day 13 Departure
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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4.1
(16 reviews)

Number of tours

462

Age Range

5 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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Customer Reviews

  • Jisef
    · May 22nd, 2025
    Cover letter has wrong name !!!
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  • Nicole
    · January 4th, 2025
    The tour with the huskies was a unique experience. The overnight stays in the huts were also great. The only thing I would do differently next time is the time of travel. In December/January it is freezing cold and often very dark. I would therefore recommend February/March.
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Dates & Availability

13 days
Churches, Monasteries and Culture: Soulful Places in the Balkans
From Tirana to Tirana

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Tour ID: 314018

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    Greece
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    Macedonia
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

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    Albania and Macedonia
    Type E
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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. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Greece and Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Greece 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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