Experience old world Europe on this fascinating Balkans tour traveling through three countries: Albania, Northern Macedonia and Kosovo.
This tour is offered twice annually, in May and September. The dates are listed on the brochure which you can elect to download. GIven here for easy reference:
May 15-26 and September 18-29, 2027
To find the dates that you wish to book, click the button "See Availability," a calendar appears. You will see the dates that are black. Click on the date to select it. If you want a future date, use the arrow to move forward on the calendar to view additional dates.
The tour starts with arrival into the capital city Tirana, Albania.
We explore Albania’s historical sites whose heritage was influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Italians and Turks including UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the best of the museums. In addition, we will observe traditional village life in small picturesque villages.
We continue traveling through Albania visiting UNESCO sites and a variety of geography from mountains to the Ionoian Sea. Crossing into Macedonia and then Kosovo, we venture into some of the most scenic towns of Macedonia and Kosovo, including Ohrid, Skopje, Prizren and Pec (called Peja by Albanians).
Drive back to Tirana from Peja with our Albania guide and overnight there for a morning departure on Day 12.
Trip pricing is contingent upon a minimum of four (4) participants and is subject to adjustment should this minimum not be met.
Explore Albania’s historic towns
Discover traditional village life
Marvel at the ancient city of Apollonia
Admire the archeological sites of Butrint
Enjoy Macedonia’s Beautiful Lake Ohrid town
Kosovo’s two marvelous UNESCO monasteries in Pec (Peja)
Accommodations with breakfast
Arrival/Departure transfers on tour dates (additional cost on other days)
Accompanying guide Albania through Kosovo
Additional local guides in Macedonia and Kosovo;
Transport by ac mini-van or larger depending on group size—there will be more seats than people.
Meals: 6 lunches & 3 dinners
Bottled water during drives and sightseeing
Monument entrance fees
International airfare
Tourist tax (if any)
Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel porters
Meals other than those listed
Trip cancellation/Travel insurance
Original World, founded in 1997, offers hand-crafted immersive journeys steeped in vibrant local color and time-honored traditions. Original World is a boutique company, not a corporate conglomerate. Our services are personalized and we offer options for flexibility even within a group tour. Our small group tours feel like a private tour experience with like-minded travel companions. Explore destinations that maintain a traditional culture in India, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe.