Albania, Macedonia & Athens - 7 days
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Highlights
- Tirana - Visit Cam Bazaar and a local pastry shop, wander through the Bicycle Bazaar and New Bazaar, and discover the Bunkart museum, housed in a former nuclear bunker
- Struga - Drink by the Drini River source, one of the longest in the Western Balkans, and enjoy the charming atmosphere of this picturesque town
- Ohrid - Visit UNESCO World Heritage Lake Ohrid and the city, admire the Church of St. John, Church of St. Nicholas, and Halveti Hayati Tekke mosque, and explore the 365 Orthodox churches and Ottoman architecture
- Berat - Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage “Town of 1001 windows”, visit the castle, ancient churches, mosques, and museums, and learn about Onufri, the famous church painter, at the Onufri Museum
- Gjirokaster - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage "Stone City", visit the castle, stroll the medieval bazaar, and see well-preserved traditional houses while experiencing the local folklore
- Ioannina - Roam through the old town with its blend of Byzantine and Ottoman influences, and explore the maze of streets and historic buildings inside the castle
- Meteora - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site with monasteries perched on rock formations, and enjoy breathtaking sunset views over the spectacular landscape
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Trip includes
- 6 breakfasts
- 6 nights 3-star hotels
- Services of a professional tour leader
- All transportation in private vehicles
- Departure hotel drop off in Athens or Port Drop off in Igoumtinsa for ferry to Corfu port on day 7
- Ferry ticket to Corfu on day 7
- Guided sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees to included sights
- All road & tourist taxes
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
In the morning, you will be collected at your independently booked hotel by our tour leader - please make sure you arrive in Tirana least one night before your tour begins and let us know where you are staying so we can pick you up! Today, we'll explore Tirana, Alb...
Tirana (Albania) - Struga (Macedonia) - Ohrid. Today, we depart towards North Macedonia, with Struga as our first stop. We’ll enjoy a quick drink by the beautiful source of the Drini River, one of the longest in the Western Balkans, before continuing to Ohrid, one of ...
Ohrid - Saint Naum - Tushmisht (Albania) - Berat. Our first stop today is the serene Monastery of St. Naum, nestled at the source of the River Crni Drim, where the waters flow into the stunning Lake Ohrid. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Galicica National Park, th...
Berat - Gjirokaster. After breakfast, we will explore Berat, the “town of 1001 windows” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we wander through its narrow stone streets, we’ll be captivated by the medieval houses, their windows seeming to rise one above the other. With...
Today, we will visit Gjirokaster, known as "The Stone City" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Mali i Gjere mountain. Gjirokastra feels like a fortified city, with each house resembling a small fortress. Founded with the constructio...
Gjirokaster - Ioannina (Greece) - Meteora - Kalambaka. Today, we will be departing from Albania and making our way to Greece, with our first destination being Ioannina. Renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and stunning landscapes, Ioannina offers a fascin...
Today marks the end of our Balkan Adventure, bringing to a close this incredible journey through the rich history and culture of this remarkable part of the world. We will make our way from Kalambaka with our tour leader, who will drop you off at your independently bo...
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