Western balkans round trip from Skopje

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Private tour

Location: Macedonia

Activity: Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 10 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

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Highlights

Macedonia: Skopje | Tikvesh wine region | Bitola | Heraclea Lynkestis | Ohrid and Ohrid lake - UNESCO site
Albania: Tirana | Kruje | Shkodra |
Montenegro: Kotor and Kotor bay - UNESCO site | Cetinje - the former capital | Njegushi and Lovchen NP |
Kosovo: Prishtina | Grachanica monastery | Prizren

All about the trip

Western Balkan area consists 6 countries which covers the biggest part of Balkan peninsula. This round trip starts from Skopje, visiting 4 of those countries - Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. Visit some of the most famous tourist places places and areas of these unique part of Europe.

Do you have your own ideas and requirements for similar tour? Please contact us and we will be happy to prepare for you a tailor made itinerary.

What is included in the price

Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle according the itinerary;
9 nights accommodation, including hotel taxes and service charges;
Daily breakfast;
1 x Dinner with wine tasting at local winery at Tikvesh wine region;
Services of an English speaking private driver and local host for the whole tour;
Private guided tours at Skopje, half day Ohrid walking tour, Half day Tirana and Half day Kruje tours; Full day Montenegro tour, including inside visits as described in the itinerary and admission fees

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in Single room - 320 EUR p.p. (if required and booked in advance)
Supplement for HB (dinner, when minimum 5 persons on tour - 198 p.p. (if required and booked in advance)
Pre or post tour accommodation and airport transfer(s) - on your own.
Any other meal, drinks, beverages or hotel extra services during the tour
Gratuities and tips for the driver/guide
Personal travel insurance

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

Accommodation is in DBL room.

Child price is valid when accompanied by two adults.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream

Itinerary

DAY 1: Skopje and its surroundings
	Meeting with your host in Skopje in a morning. Private Skopje tour by walking. Afternoon visit to Matka lake and gorge and possibility to have a boat ride to cave Vrelo. Overnight in Skopje, hotel Ibis Center 4* or similar.
DAY 2: Stobi and Tikvesh wine region
	Drive towards the biggest Macedonian wine region - Tikvesh. Visit to Stobi ancient site on the way. Upon arrival in Tikvesh wine region, accommodation at the boutique hotel in the area. Afternoon at leisure in the winery. Dinner and wine tasting (included) at the winery restaurant. Overnight in Tikvesh area.
DAY 3: Archeology and Nature
	Morning departure to Bitola and city tour including visit to the ancient site Heraclea Lynkestis. Passing the second biggest Macedonian lake Prespa, drive across Galichica NP, with spectacular views of both Prespa and Ohrid lakes. Afternoon visit to St Naum monastery. Drive along the lake to the city of Ohrid. Overnight in Ohrid, hotel Millenium palace Ohrid 4* or similar.
DAY 4: Ohrid and Ohrid lake
	Private Ohrid walking tour in a morning. So called Old town is spiritual part of Ohrid with exceptional cultural heritage protected by UNESCO. Visit to the most important sites in Ohrid old town. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Ohrid, hotel Millenium palace Ohrid 4* or similar.
DAY 5: Welcome to Albania
	Crossing Macedonia Albania border and drive towards Albanian capital Tirana, with short stop at city of Elbasan. Upon arrival, private Tirana tour. Overnight in Tirana, hotel Mondial 4* or similar.
DAY 6: Kruje and towards Montenegro
	Morning departure to Kruje and visit to the castle and museum of Albanian hero Skender beg. Passing the city of Shkodra and the border point before arrival to Montenegro. Afternoon drive along the Montenegro coast line and arrival in Budva area for overnight, hotel 4*.
DAY 7: Montenegro tour
	Full day private guided Montenegro tour. Visit to Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro and visit to the National museum, Palace of King Nikolas and the Relief museum. Afternoon drive towards Njegusi village and Lovchen NP. Drive on spectacular narrow road down to Boka Kotorska bay. Arrival in Kotor Old town and visit. Drive back to Budva for overnight, hotel 4*.
DAY 8: From Montenegro to Kosovo
	A picturesque road is passing Moracha river canyon, towards the mountain towns of Kolashin and Berane and Kosovo border. Arrival in Prishtina in the afternoon. Walking tour in the city center. O/N in Prishtina, hotel Parlament 4* or similar.
DAY 9: Kosovo story
	Morning visit to Grachanica monastery (UNESCO protected site) on the way to Prizren, a picturesque town on the slopes of Shara mountain. After walking tour in the city center, departure towards Skopje via picturesque road on Shara mountain. Arrival in Skopje for overnight, hotel Ibis Center 4* or similar.
DAY 10: Departure
	Time at leisure in Skopje until departure to Skopje airport. End of the tour

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Skopje. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

You will be dropped off at Skopje airport. Please let us know the flight details during the booking process.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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