BALKAN EXPRESS

Tour duration: 10 days (9 nights)
Category: Culture, Sightseeing
Area: Macedonia, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Greece
Tour difficulty:
Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing

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Departure from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Montenegro

Pick up from your hotel, port or airport in Dubrovnik and departure to Montenegro, driving along the Boka bay, passing picturesque villages and visit to Kotor. In the evening visit to Budva old town. O/N in Budva.

The former capital of Montenegro

Morning departure to Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro. Recommended to visit the National museum, Relief museum. Passing the village of Njegusi and Lovchen NP drive down to Kotor, with spectacular views of Boka Kotorska bay. Back to Budva for O/N.

Montenegro coast line and Kosovo

After breakfast drive along the Montenegro coast line with several photo stops. Passing across the north part of Albania and arrival in Prizren. Afternoon city walk and O/N in Prizren.

Welcome to Macedonia

Morning departure to Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo. Crossing the border and enter into Macedonia. Afternoon complementary Skopje city tour with guide. O/N in Skopje.

Macedonia - land of wine

Before leaving Skopje, visit of the picturesque Matka gorge and lake. Visit of Stobi ancient site on the way to Tikvesh wine region. O/N in boutique hotel above the winery Popova Kula and optional wine tasting and dinner at the winery restaurant.

Lakes and mountains

Morning departure to the city of Bitola, with visit of the ancient site Heraclea Lynkestis. Drive across Galichica NP, with spectacular views of both Prespa and Ohrid lakes. O/N in Ohrid.

Ohrid - the Jerusalem on Balkans

Full day complementary Ohrid walking tour, visiting the most important attractions of this UNESCO sight. Afternoon visit of St Naum monastery. O/N in Ohrid.

Welcome to Greece

Drive towards Greek border and arrival in the small village on the shore of Prespa lake. Optional boat tour and possibility to taste a local fish speciality. Afternoon arrival in the city of Kastoria for O/N.

Meteora monasteries

Morning departure to city of Kalambaka, with visit on the way to the mountain village Metsovo. Afternoon transfer and visit to two Meteora monasteries. Optional dinner in local restaurant. O/N in Kalambaka

South part of Greece

Departure to ancient site of Delfoi and visit inside. In the afternoon arrival in Athens. Transfer to your hotel (accommodation for this night is not included in tour price) End of the tour.

9 nights accommodation in Budva, Prizren, Skopje, Demir Kapija, Ohrid, Kastoria and Kalambaka in selected high class tourist hotels, including hotel taxes and service charges.

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Included in price:
Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle according the itinerary
9 nights accommodation in selected high class tourist hotels, including hotel taxes and service charges
Daily breakfast
Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour
Private sightseeing tour with local guides at Stobi and Heraclea ancient sites, with complementary Skopje and Ohrid tour
Inside visits as shown in bold in the itinerary, including admission charges
Full organization and logistic by Visit Macedonia

Not included in price:
Drinks during meals
Optional offers - Visits, meals and entrance fees not marked in bold or suggested as “optional”, specialized local guides in any town or sight, drinks, mini bar at the hotels, porterage and tips, any entry visa are not included in tour price. Some of mentioned services can be arranged with the local host and paid on the spot.
All personal expenses not included under "Included in price"

Accommodation in Single room / Half Board - Possible in this tour - have to be required, booked and paid in advance.
Terms and Conditions - Please check and read carefully our Terms and conditions

Tour difficulty explanation

Macedonian common words & phrases

What to pack

Footwear: comfortable walking shoes
Casual clothes
Water/windproof jacket with hood
Hat
Toiletries
Sunglasses
Camera
Passport
Trip voucher
Money: cash, or, you can also use your credit card in most cities in Macedonia. Feel free to ask your guide for help
Travel insurance
Personal medications