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Albania, Montenegro & Kosovo

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Tirana, Albania → Tirana, Albania

Country: Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo
Start: Tirana, Albania
End: Tirana, Albania
Date: Flexible
Duration: 14 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 13 dinners
Transport: Coach, minibus, boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the 15th-century Krujë Castle, linked to Skanderbeg’s resistance against the Ottomans.
Walk the medieval streets of Kotor and visit Saint Tryphon Cathedral (1166).
Cruise across the Bay of Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, a man-made island from the 15th century.
Visit the UNESCO-listed Visoki Dečani Monastery, known for 14th-century frescoes.
Explore Butrint National Park, with ruins spanning Greek, Roman and Byzantine periods.
Travel along the Albanian Riviera through Himarë and Dhërmi, stopping at Porto Palermo Castle.
Walk through Berat Old Town and its 13th-century fortress.
Visit Apollonia, founded in 588 BC and later a Roman city.
Explore the Roman amphitheatre in Durrës, built in the 2nd century AD.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in 3–4-star hotels (or similar), twin/double share
Services of a licensed English-speaking tour leader throughout
Local specialist guides in Budva, Kotor, and Cetinje
Meals as specified (daily breakfast and dinners as per the itinerary)
Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle, including driver
All fuel, road tolls, and parking fees
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Entrance fees to monuments and attractions listed in the itinerary

Exlusions

International and domestic airfares
Travel insurance (mandatory and to be arranged independently)
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, minibar, phone calls, etc.)
Any items not explicitly listed in the inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Suits travellers interested in Balkan history across Illyrian, Roman, and Ottoman periods.
Appeals to those interested in less-visited destinations beyond mainstream Europe.
Works for travellers comfortable with multi-country road travel and frequent hotel changes.
Ideal for those who enjoy guided sightseeing over leisure/resort time.
Suitable for people with moderate mobility (steps, inclines, uneven surfaces).
Includes UNESCO-listed and culturally significant sites such as Butrint National Park and Kotor Old Town.
Not suited to travellers seeking slow-paced or single-destination holidays.
Not focused on luxury or high-end stays.
Limited downtime—best for those who prefer a structured itinerary.
Involves long driving segments, especially on mountain and coastal roads.

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Albania, Montenegro & Kosovo

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana – Krujë

Day 2: Krujë – Shkodër – Budva

Day 3: Budva – Kotor – Perast – Budva

Day 4: Budva – Cetinje – Podgorica

Day 5: Podgorica – Kolašin – Pejë

Day 6: Pejë – Deçan – Prizren

Day 7: Prizren – Tirana

Day 8: Tirana – Elbasan – Pogradec – Korçë

Day 9: Korçë – Përmet – Gjirokastër

Day 10: Gjirokastër – Butrint – Sarandë

Day 11: Sarandë – Porto Palermo – Llogara National Park

Day 12: Llogara – Apollonia – Berat

Day 13: Berat – Durrës – Tirana

Day 14: Departure

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Exlusions

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