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Tour of Montenegro, Albania & Kosovo in 5 Days from/to Dubrovnik

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Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

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Overview

Number of PersonsPrice / Person
Group 8+950€
Group 2-7 pax1187€
Solo Traveler2255€

This tour is designed for the ones that want to visit Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo for a few days while they are in Dubrovnik (pick up also possible from Kotor). Go back in history by exploring the UNESCO world heritage site of Kotor. Wander through the old bazaar in Kruja, visit the capital of Albania and enjoy the view from the fortress of Prizren on this 5-day small group tour (up to eight participants). Even though they are all part of the Balkan, every city has its own unique charm.

Important information:

* All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.

*Please ensure you bring your passport or travel document with you during the trip.

*Kindly note that visa requirements are the responsibility of each traveler and Choose Balkans cannot advise on different requirements or restrictions.

* Single Supplement: To guarantee tour departure even for one participant we require a single supplement. If other participants join this tour, you will be refunded 50% of the single supplement amount (427 Euros) and your room occupancy will still be private. We organize small groups up to 8 pax. Please contact us if you are a larger group of participants for a quotation.

* Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in a 3 stars hotel accommodation.

* Single room occupancy at an additional 45 Euro per night per person in 3 star hotel accommodation.

* Hotel upgrade is possible, please enquire within.

* Children pricing: Age 0 – 1.99 Free of charge; Age 2+ full fare.

* Choose Balkans reserves the rights to add other participants in and during the tour program. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us for a quotation.

* Private tour is possible at an additional 225 Euros/person.

* Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.

* On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Croatia or neighboring countries such as Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro or N. Macedonia. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.

* Please note that Choose Balkans needs to receive the net (full) quoted amount. Transaction and payment fees are on the sender (you in this case). We will notify you with a print screen of the amount received at our account as soon as we receive your down payment.

* Please note that Credit/Debit card payments are possible at our office in Tirana and apply a 5% bank commission.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Saint Luke’s church in Kotor
  • Old Town of Kotor
  • Old historical center of Budva St. Ivan church in Budva
  • The small church of St. Mary in Budva
  • Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism
  • Sinan Pasha Mosque in Prizren
  • The Archeological Museum and its tower in Prizren
  • The castle in Prizren
  • The bazaar in Prizren
  • The Old Bazaar in Kruja
  • Kruja castle
  • The Etnographic Museum OR Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja
  • Dollmës Tekke in Kruja
  • Local Food tour in Tirana
  • Skanderbeg square in Tirana
  • The fortress (Kalaja e Rozafes)
  • The Great Mosque in Shkoder
  • The pedestrian street (Pedonale) Shkoder
  • The Catholic Cathedral Shkoder

Itinerary

Day 1 Dubrovnik/Kotor (Croatia / Montenegro) – Budva (Montenegro) – Montenegrin Rivera
Day 1 Dubrovnik/Kotor (Croatia / Montenegro) – Budva (Montenegro) – Montenegrin Rivera

After having experienced the unique medieval town of Dubrovnik independently, get ready for your next Balkan adventure. At around 07:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel in Dubrovnik by our local representative who will shuttle you to the border where you will meet your tour leader for this tour. *Note, vehicles cannot access Old Town therefore should you be in Old Town, we will meet at the nearest Gate.
Our first destination for today is Kotor (Montenegro), a UNESCO world heritage site. We will wander through the maze of narrow, cobblestone streets crisscrossing the old town. This street plan seems quite chaotic, but it was created this way on purpose. The intention was to confuse intruders who came to plunder the town, while nowadays it characterizes the city. Many of the old buildings and churches have small plaques on it with their dates of construction and original use. We will visit the Saint Luke’s church which has a great significance for the locals because it represents unity to them.
Later we will drive towards Budva in Montenegro, famous for its beaches, gorgeous nature and old characteristic buildings. The city is separated between an old and new part. On one hand, in the New Budva, there are many modern buildings, offices, shopping malls, restaurants and bars. On the other hand, in the Old Budva, there is the historical centre and many sights to visit, such as the St. Ivan church, the small church of St. Mary and the medieval splendours of the old town, which we will visit on this tour. Overnight near Montenegrin Riviera

Day 2 Montenegrin Riviera – Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism (Albania) – Prizren (Kosovo)
Day 2 Montenegrin Riviera – Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism (Albania) – Prizren (Kosovo)

Today we will cross border towards Albania and later to Kosovo. Our first destination for today is one of the best slow food Agro-tourism farms in the Balkans. We will take a tour around the farm and learn about how it created jobs for more than 400 people in the surrounding area. The farm collects and preserves regional bio fresh local products and we will also learn how this family business adapted some old communist buildings to serve as storage for local-made bio products. You will have free time to enjoy a traditional lunch or purchase fresh produce products.
After this unique experience we will continue our tour towards Prizren. Considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its rich history, incredible nature, religious tolerance and gastronomic delights. Prizren has played an important role in the region as an Illyrian settlement and a crossroad for the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, contributing to the unique architecture of the city. The river flows through the heart of the old town and under the many bridges that crisscross the city. If you are looking to experience a lively international experience you should visit Prizren during August when the medieval city becomes home to one of the most famous short film festivals in the world named Dokufest. The best way to explore the town is by wandering through the streets passing by elegant medieval houses that fight for your attention. Filigree artisanal techniques for precious metals are Prizren’s joy and pride. Don’t miss the unique experience of shopping in one of the many filigree shops of the town, where you are welcomed to also see the metalsmithing magic happen. If you have to choose just one mosque to visit then visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque colour and pattern. The view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town. Free afternoon in Prizren. Overnight in Prizren.

Day 3 Prizren – Kruja (Albania) – Tirana
Day 3 Prizren – Kruja (Albania) – Tirana

Today we will return to Albania and head towards Kruja, a historical city symbol of the Albanian resistance against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the XV century. Kruja is situated in central Albania on a rocky mountainous terrain about 560 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Sarisalltik Mountain. Walking through the narrow streets and the wooden houses of Kruja’s Medieval Old Bazaar (one of the biggest and oldest in Balkans) gives you a sense of a passage through the history. This is the best place to shop for souvenir in Albania, from typical to more unique and handmade souvenirs such as carpets, jewelleries etc. The castle of Kruja (built during the 5th century A.D.) is strategically placed on the top of a rocky hill, making it difficult for the enemies to attack. The tour leader will take you through some hidden paths, used by the locals to leave the castle without being noticed during periods when the enemies surrounded the castle. You will have some free time to enjoy a tasty traditional lunch, do some souvenir shopping or admire the city.
Our next destination for today is Tirana the capital of Albania. After arriving in the bustling capital of Tirana, have some free time to explore the city by yourself. Do not miss a visit at BUNKART, one of the most interesting museums in Tirana; Tirana castle and lively/vibrant Blloku Neighborhood. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 4 Local food tour of Tirana – Shkoder
Day 4 Local food tour of Tirana – Shkoder

Today we will discover Tirana, the capital of Albania. Meet with your local companion, and enjoy a unique experience in the city while learning more about the city's culinary treasures. Our first stop will be at a small local place that only locals know how to find. Here we will have the opportunity to try Byrek and have breakfast like a local. The famous traditional Albanian food is dough with all kinds of filling such as cheese, meat or spinach. The journey then leads towards Çam bazaar, founded by the Albanian Çam community, who originally came from an area called Çameria in today’s North-Western Greece. Here you can buy all kinds of goods from clothes to kitchen equipment and bargain with the sellers for a cheaper price. With your local companion by your side, you’ll skip past the tourist traps and discover the city’s culinary highlights in some of our favorite local neighborhoods, where you'll have the opportunity to savor a traditional dessert at an authentic pastry. We will have an insight into the hidden alleyways and bustling street markets of Tirana, where dozens of street hawkers sell fresh vegetables and fruits. After walking through the busy streets, we'll introduce you to the country's rich coffee culture. We will join locals at a cozy café and taste traditional "Albanian coffee". The tour will continue through the charming neighborhoods of Tirana; observe the daily lives of the city's residents, admire colorful buildings, and get a feel for the authentic atmosphere. We will visit the so-called Bicycle bazaar, where you can find everything, from second hand clothes to second hand furniture. The next stop of our local adventure takes us to the New Bazaar, where an array of culinary delights awaits us. We will try the traditional Albanian lunch. To wash it all down, we will end the tour with some traditional Albanian Raki. As we Albanians say, there is nothing that Raki can’t fix!

After we will drive to Shkoder, Albania. The city is situated in the north-western part of Albania, giving its name to the biggest lake in the Balkans. It is one of the oldest cities in Albania, with a history of a thousand years of habitation. The oldest wall of the Shkodra castle dates from the 1st millennium BCE. The Roman historian Livy cited the town as the capital of the Illyrian king Gent, who fought the Romans in 168 B.C. We will visit Rozafa castle offering tremendous scenery of the lake and the three rivers melting all together in the Adriatic Sea. The city’s architecture is highly influenced by the Venetian style and if you are lucky enough to join the tour of Shkodra in February you might experience the carnival festival. Most of the guests are surprised to learn that most of the Venetian masks are handmade and produced in Shkoder. The city’s favorable geographic position has always been an important trading mark through the centuries, making it possible for different civilizations to encounter. Overnight in Shkoder.

Day 5 Shkoder – Transfer Day to Dubrovnik
Day 5 Shkoder – Transfer Day to Dubrovnik

After breakfast, have leisure time before starting your departure towards Dubrovnik. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you towards the Croatian border. This will be a picturesque journey through Montenegro, offering stunning views of the coast. Upon reaching the border our local driver will shuttle you to your hotel in Dubrovnik. We hope this has been a wonderful experience with great memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Included/Excluded

  • BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights, in 3 star hotels
  • Private transport provided by the company
  • Professional tour leader
  • Hotel pick up in Dubrovnik
  • Hotel drop off in Dubrovnik
  • Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
  • Tourist taxes
  • International car insurance
  • Road taxes
  • Petrol
  • Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
  • Personal spending
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the included
  • * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.

Epic journeys

BB for all overnights
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Local Transport
Personal Tour Guide
Road taxes
Tourists taxes

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