6-Day Balkan Tour
Six days across four Balkan countries — North Macedonia's lakes and canyons, Kosovo's historic Prizren, and Montenegro's Adriatic coast at Budva and Kotor.
What makes it special
- St. Naum Monastery & UNESCO-listed Ohrid
- Skopje Old Bazaar & Stone Bridge
- Matka Canyon & Tetovo's Painted Mosque
- White Drin Waterfall & Pristina, Kosovo
- Historic Prizren & Prizren Fortress
- Budva Old Town on the Adriatic
- UNESCO Kotor & the Bay of Kotor, Cetinje
Your journey, day by day
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Day 1 — Tirana → St. Naum → Ohrid → Vevčani → Skopje
Depart Tirana early for North Macedonia. Visit St. Naum Monastery on the shores of Lake Ohrid, then explore UNESCO-listed Ohrid's historic streets and lakeside views. Continue via the charming village of Vevčani to Skopje for a guided city tour including the Old Bazaar and Stone Bridge. Overnight: Skopje.
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Day 2 — Skopje → Matka Canyon → Tetovo → Skopje
Visit spectacular Matka Canyon, known for dramatic cliffs and a peaceful lake, with free time for a scenic walk, photography or an optional boat ride. Continue to Tetovo to see the famous Painted Mosque before returning to Skopje. Overnight: Skopje.
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Day 3 — Skopje → Kosovo → Pristina → Prizren
Travel into Kosovo. Visit Prekaz and the beautiful White Drin Waterfall before stopping in the capital, Pristina. Continue to historic Prizren to explore the charming old town, riverside area and Prizren Fortress. Overnight: Prizren.
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Day 4 — Prizren → Shkodër → Budva
Leave Kosovo towards Montenegro with a stop in Shkodër, Albania. Explore its historic centre before continuing to the Adriatic coast and Budva, one of Montenegro's most popular coastal towns — medieval old town, citadel and seaside promenade. Overnight: Budva.
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Day 5 — Budva → Kotor → Cetinje
Travel the scenic Adriatic coastline to Kotor and its UNESCO-listed old town of medieval streets and churches, with views over the spectacular Bay of Kotor. Continue to Cetinje, Montenegro's historic royal capital, visiting Cetinje Monastery and former royal sites before returning to Budva. Overnight: Budva.
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Day 6 — Budva → Stari Bar → Ulcinj → Tirana
Head along the southern Montenegrin coast to Stari Bar, an ancient fortified settlement, then Ulcinj with its historic old town and Adriatic setting. Cross back into Albania and continue to Tirana, arriving late afternoon. Tour ends: Tirana.
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation for the full tour (comfortable 3–4★ hotels or boutique properties)
- Breakfast included daily
- Airport pickup
- All transportation during the tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel, road taxes and city taxes
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Guided sightseeing
- Water during transfers
Exclusions
- Personal expenses and purchases
- Lunches
- Dinners (except with the dinner-inclusive package)
- Optional activities unless specifically stated
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Booking & Payment
- A 50% pre-payment of the total tour amount is required to confirm the booking.
- The remaining 50% balance must be paid 50 days before the tour starting date.
- A tour is confirmed only after you receive an Instant Confirmation or a confirmation email from our team, once pre-payment has been received.
- At booking we require full passenger details for each traveller: First name and Last name (as per passport), Date of Birth and Passport Number.
Cancellation Policy
- 41 days or more before the tour start date: 100% of the pre-paid amount refunded (transaction/payment processing fees are non-refundable).
- 31 days before the tour start date: 50% of the total tour amount is charged.
- Less than 21 hours before the tour start: 100% of the total tour amount is charged.