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Balkan Express Tour

Balkan Express – 14 Days, 4 Countries: ALBANIA, NORTH MACEDONIA, KOSOVO & MONTENEGRO

€2550.00€1990.00

❤️ THE HEART OF THE BALKANS

All-Inclusive 14-Day Journey Through Culture, Mountains & Coastline

🗓️ 14 Days / 13 Nights
🚐 Multi-Country Discovery
Boutique Hotels & Local Guesthouses
👥 Guided Experience • 24/7 Assistance
🥗 All Meals Included (special diets welcome)


🌍 Overview

A curated two-week expedition through the soul of the Balkans — Tirana, Ohrid, Gjakova, Kolašin, Durmitor, Kotor, Shkodër and more.
A blend of mountains, lakes, medieval towns, traditional cuisine, and coastal magic.
Every detail is arranged — you simply enjoy the journey.


🏨 Accommodation Highlights

  • Sky Hotel 2 / Tirana

  • Lakeside Boutique Hotels, Pogradec & Struga

  • Gjakova Old Town Guesthouses

  • Alpine Stays in Berane, Kolašin & Žabljak

  • Heritage Hotels in Shkodra & Cetinje

  • Seafront Hotel in Kotor


Included

✔️ 13 nights accommodation
✔️ All meals (traditional, mountain, coastal dishes — veg & special diets)
✔️ Water + 1 drink per meal & coffees
✔️ Entrance fees (castles, parks, museums)
✔️ Private transfers
✔️ Professional guide available 24/7
✔️ Flexible pickups
✔️ Small group experience


💰 Pricing

💎 Standard Price: €2,550 pp
🤝 Discounted (2+ persons): €1,990 pp
🎟️ Single Day (on-route): €320 pp


🦵 Daily Themes & Highlights


🏙️ Day 1 – Arrival in Tirana

🔑 Theme: Modern Capital & Cultural Revival
Highlights: Skanderbeg Square • Et’hem Bey Mosque • Bunk’Art 2
🚐 Drive: 30 km | Easy
🍽️ Dinner: Traditional Albanian cuisine
🛏️ Overnight: Tirana


🌿 Day 2 – Tirana → Tushemisht (Pogradec)

🔑 Theme: Lakeside Serenity
Highlights: Drilon National Park • Ohrid Lakeside
🚐 Drive: 135 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Fresh lake fish
🛏️ Overnight: Tushemisht


🌊 Day 3 – Tushemisht → Struga

🔑 Theme: Rivers, Bridges & Slow Living
Highlights: Drim River • Struga Promenade
🚐 Drive: 20 km | Easy
🍽️ Dinner: Local Macedonian cuisine
🛏️ Overnight: Struga


🧖 Day 4 – Struga → Peshkopi

🔑 Theme: Rural Landscapes & Hot Springs
Highlights: Thermal Baths • Countryside Views
🚐 Drive: 80 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Regional home-style cooking
🛏️ Overnight: Peshkopi


🏔️ Day 5 – Peshkopi → Kukës

🔑 Theme: Mountain Roads & Deep Valleys
Highlights: Panoramic viewpoints • Local traditions
🚐 Drive: 95 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Northern dishes
🛏️ Overnight: Kukës


🕌 Day 6 – Kukës → Gjakova

🔑 Theme: Old Bazaars & Ottoman Heritage
Highlights: Grand Bazaar • Hadum Mosque
🚐 Drive: 40 km | Easy
🍽️ Dinner: Traditional specialities
🛏️ Overnight: Gjakova


🌲 Day 7 – Gjakova → Berane

🔑 Theme: Forest Roads & Mountain Villages
Highlights: Scenic valleys • Rustic charm
🚐 Drive: 95 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Hearty mountain meals
🛏️ Overnight: Berane


🌳 Day 8 – Berane → Kolašin

🔑 Theme: Nature Reserves & Alpine Calm
Highlights: Biogradska Gora National Park
🚐 Drive: 80 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Organic local produce
🛏️ Overnight: Kolašin


🏞️ Day 9 – Kolašin → Žabljak

🔑 Theme: Peaks, Canyons & Adventure
Highlights: Durmitor National Park • Tara Canyon
🚐 Drive: 90 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Wild game & fresh vegetables
🛏️ Overnight: Žabljak


💧 Day 10 – Žabljak → Plužine

🔑 Theme: Lakes, Monasteries & Hidden Roads
Highlights: Piva Lake • Mountain Monastery
🚐 Drive: 65 km | Easy
🍽️ Dinner: Lake-to-table dishes
🛏️ Overnight: Plužine


🏛️ Day 11 – Plužine → Cetinje

🔑 Theme: Royal Heritage & Balkan History
Highlights: King Nikola’s Palace • Museums
🚐 Drive: 120 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Classic Montenegrin cuisine
🛏️ Overnight: Cetinje


🌅 Day 12 – Cetinje → Kotor

🔑 Theme: Coastline & UNESCO Old Town
Highlights: Kotor Old Town • San Giovanni Fortress
🚐 Drive: 40 km | Easy
🍽️ Dinner: Fresh seafood
🛏️ Overnight: Kotor


🏰 Day 13 – Kotor → Shkodër

🔑 Theme: Castles & Cultural Crossroads
Highlights: Rozafa Castle • Lake View
🚐 Drive: 95 km | Moderate
🍽️ Dinner: Traditional dinner
🛏️ Overnight: Shkodër


✈️ Day 14 – Departure (Shkodër → Tirana Airport)

🔑 Theme: Farewell & Reflection
Airport transfer included
🚐 Drive: 100 km | Easy
🍽️ Final lunch together


🌍 Why Travelers Love This Tour

✨ Balanced mix of culture, nature, food & adventure
✨ Boutique hotels + authentic guesthouses
✨ All-inclusive — no hidden costs
✨ Perfect for couples, explorers & small groups