Balkan Tour K108

Guided Tour | Croatia, Montenegro, Albania & North Macedonia

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Balkans with this 8-day itinerary. Begin in the historic city of Dubrovnik, exploring its UNESCO-listed sites before venturing into Montenegro and Albania. Discover the rich history of Tirana and Ohrid, visit ancient monasteries and admire stunning lake views. Continue your adventure into North Macedonia and visit Skopje, exploring its cultural treasures before heading to the picturesque town of Kolašin in Montenegro. Visit Cetinje and Kotor, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, before returning to Dubrovnik along the scenic bay of Kotor. Enjoy a seamless and enriching experience filled with diverse cultures, fascinating history and breathtaking landscapes.

Tour Highlights:

  • Old City Tour of Dubrovnik
  • Explore Tirana, the fascinating, historic capital of Albania
  • Full day in Ohrid, a World Cultural Heritage site
  • Skopje sightseeing tour
  • Montenegro's stunning fjords in the Bay of Kotor
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  • Duration:

  • 8 Days, 7 Nights

  • Guide Price:

  • £1,385 Per Person

  • Price Based On: Based on departure from London Gatwick flying with EasyJet, meal basis as per itinerary (2 adults sharing) including transfers. See More

  • Tour Type:

  • Escorted Coach Tour

  • Star Rating:

  • 4-Star

  • Accommodation:

  • 4-Star Tour Package
  • 4 Dubrovnik - Adria Hotel (or similar)
    4 Tirana - Sky Tower Hotel (or similar)
    4 Ohrid - Hotel Metropol (or similar)
    4 Skopje - Next Door Park (or similar)
    4 Kolašin - Bianca Hotel (or similar)
  • 4-Star hotels will be as specified above or alternatives of a similar standard.

  • Board Basis:

  • Half Board | 7 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners

  • Departures:

  • This tour operates on set days:
    - May: 19
    - June: 16
    - September: 08
    - October: 06

    (Subject to availability)

  • Start / Finish:

  • Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik (DBV)

  • Extensions:

  • Extend your tour with a stay in Dubrovnik. Alternatively you can visit other islands in the Adriatic, or choose to extend your Balkan stay.

What's Included:

  • Tour:
  • Balkan Tour K108 View Full Itinerary
  • Accommodation:
  • Accommodation in 4* hotels on Half Board basis
  • Meals Included:
  • 7 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
  • Vehicle:
  • Modern air-conditioned motor coach with whisper technology-enhanced touring
  • Guides:
  • Experienced professional Tour Director throughout. Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Dubrovnik, Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje and Kotor
  • Entrance fees:
  • Entrance fees to Franciscan Monastery and Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik; National Museum in Tirana; St. Sofia, St. Clement and St. Naum in Ohrid; Church of Holy Saviour and Monastery of St. Panteleimon in Skopje; Residence of King Nikola I Petrović in Cetinje; St. Triphun Cathedral in Kotor
  • Flights:
  • Return flights from chosen UK airport
  • Transfers:
  • Transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure
  • ATOL:
  • ATOL Protection

What's Not Included:

  • Tips:
  • Tips for guide, driver and hotel staff
  • Other Incidentals:
  • Incidentals such as Mini-Bar, Souvenirs etc.
  • Beverages:
  • Beverages with Meals
Note: this is a coach tour and will be shared with passengers from other countries, therefore the tour may be conducted as a bilingual tour. This tour is also not suitable for anyone with restricted mobility. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.

Full Itinerary

Arrival in Dubrovnik

Day 1

Upon arrival at Dubrovnik airport, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Director, enjoy dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Dubrovnik - Budva - Shkodra - Tirana

Day 2

Morning sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, included in UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s third oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral. Departure for Tirana; we drive inland via Budva in Montenegro, crossing the Albanian border at Shkodra, once the capital of the Illyrian Kingdom (3rd century B.C.). Dinner and overnight in Tirana.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Tirana - Ohrid

Day 3

Morning sightseeing tour of Tirana, the capital of Albania, including Skender Bey Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey and a visit to the National Museum representing the flow of Albanian history and housing the finds from archeological sites across the country. Afternoon departure for Ohrid, driving via Elbasan and crossing the North Macedonian border at Cafasan. Dinner and overnight in Ohrid.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Ohrid

Day 4

Full day in the lakeside resort of Ohrid, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site. Through the activity of St. Clement and St. Naum of Ohrid, the first pan-Slavic University in Europe, the famous “Ohrid Literary School” was founded here. Morning sightseeing tour includes the church of St. Sofia (11th century, the most eminent mediaeval monument in North Macedonia with magnificent Byzantine fresco paintings and St. Clement Church with its icon of Annunciation. In the afternoon a short drive to visit St. Naum Monastery built on the shores of Ohrid Lake in 900 A.D. and dedicated to the Slavic missionary and educator St. Naum of Ohrid. Dinner in a local restaurant. Return to hotel for overnight.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Ohrid - Skopje

Day 5

Morning departure for Skopje. Sightseeing tour of Skopje, including the Kale Fortress, the Church of the Holy Savior with its iconostas, one of the finest samples of traditional walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar and Stone Bridge. We drive to the slopes of the Vodno Mountain where we visit the Monastery of St. Pateleimon with its 12th century iconostas and frescoes ranking among the highest achievements of Byzantine art of this period. Dinner and overnight in Skopje.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Skopje - Kolašin

Day 6

Morning departure for Kolašin, driving via Peć and Berane and along the impressive Morača River Canyon. Afternoon arrival at Kolašin, spreading on the left bank of the river Tara, situated at the altitude of 954 m. The whole are is surrounded by the thick pine forest of the Bjelasica Mountain and is a popular skiing and air spa resort. Dinner and overnight in Kolašin.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Kolašin - Cetinje - Kotor - Dubrovnik

Day 7

Morning departure for Cetinje where we visit King Nikola’s Museum, once the residence of the Montenegrin King Nikola I Petrović. Continuation to Kotor, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site, where we visit its Romanesque Cathedral dedicated to St. Triphun, the city’s patron saint. We continue to Dubrovnik driving along the picturesque bay of Kotor. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Departure from Dubrovnik

Day 8

Breakfast followed by departure transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Note: This is a coach tour and will be shared with passengers from other countries, therefore the tour may be conducted as a bilingual tour. This tour is also not suitable for anyone with restricted mobility. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.
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