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Europe - Albania - Kosovo - Macedonia


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DURATION Tour code: KOA Tour style: Classic


TOUR DAYS 14


Tour comfort: Standard Tour pace: Moderate


Undiscovered Balkans


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TOUR ONLY £1417 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PEJA


VALBONA VALLEY Decan Valley


KOSOVO SHARR NP SHKODRA ALBANIA


SKOPJE Brezovica


PRISTINA


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AYS AYS


MAVROVO NP MACEDONIA


KRUJA TIRANA


City Tour OHRID 0 km 40 km Undiscovered Balkans KOA


Lake Ohrid


Tour essentials Hidden gems of the Balkans


Discover three fascinating countries on this two-week tour, including one of the world’s newest countries: Kosovo. Independent since 2008, Kosovo is often referred to as ‘newborn.’ Along with Albania and Macedonia, very little is known about the region. Explore their varied treasures from their rich history to their incredible scenery including dramatic mountains, lakes and pretty valleys.


14 day tour itinerary


Day 1 Join tour Tirana. Transfer to Kruja. Day 2 Shkodra Explore the bazaar and Skanderbeg Fortress. Continue to Shkodra and visit the Rozafa Fortress. Free afternoon in Shkodra. Day 3 Valbona Valley Journey to the Valbona Valley. Short hike to Kukaj. Days 4/5 Peja Cross the border into Kosovo. Visit Decani Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scenic drive through the dramatic Rugova Gorge. Day 6 Pristina Visit the Drini Bardhe Waterfall. Continue to Pristina, the Kosovan capital which largely


escaped damage in the war. Visit the Kosovo Battle Memorial en route and the splendid Gracanica Monastery, one of the fi nest examples of Byzantine architecture. Free afternoon to explore the city. Day 7 Wine tour Drive to Rahovec, the wine cellar of Kosovo and enjoy some wine tasting. Head to Prizren. Days 8/9 Prizren Explore the pretty town of Prizren visiting the League Museum, old mosques and the Prizren Fortress. Head to Sharr National Park. Day 10 Sharr National Park Drive to Brezovica. Enjoy a short walk and


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picnic lunch. Enter Macedonia and overnight in Skopje. Day 11 Skopje Discover the highlights of the Macedonian capital. Visit the coloured mosque in Teovo. Arrive in Mavrovo National Park and explore on foot. Day 12 Lake Ohrid Explore the main attractions of this scenic World Heritage Site. Day 13 Tirana Arrive back in Albania and spend the afternoon in the capital. Day 14 Tour ends Tirana.


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Accommodation: 11 nights standard hotels and 2 nights simple hotels. Meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners are included. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s) and local guide(s). Transport: Bus. Group size: Generally 12 - 18.


Planned tour dates


2014 Tour only dates 18 May - 31 May 15 Jun - 28 Jun 29 Jun - 12 Jul 27 Jul - 9 Aug 10 Aug - 23 Aug 24 Aug - 6 Sep 7 Sep - 20 Sep 14 Sep - 27 Sep


2015 Tour only dates 17 May - 30 May 14 Jun - 27 Jun 28 Jun - 11 Jul 26 Jul - 8 Aug 9 Aug - 22 Aug


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