Balkans Encompassed
- Region
- Europe
- Country
- Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro
- Start
- Tirana, Albania
- End
- Krujë, Albania
- Date
- Flexible
- Duration
- 15 days
- Group size
- 15 max.
- Theme
- Culture, Discovery
- Physical rating
- Moderate
- Meals
- 14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Transport
- Coach, minibus, boat, walking
- Price
- From AUD $5,860
Trip Highlights
Walk through the UNESCO-listed town of Ohrid Old Town, home to 365 churches and lakeside viewpoints over Lake Ohrid.
Climb to the 16th-century Stari Most and watch divers leap into the Neretva River below.
Explore the 13th-century Berat Castle, still inhabited and overlooking the “City of a Thousand Windows”.
Visit Skull Tower (Ćele Kula), built in 1809 from the remains of Serbian rebels after the Battle of Čegar.
Wander the marble streets of Dubrovnik Old Town, enclosed by defensive walls built between the 11th and 17th centuries.
Hike up to the fortress above Kotor Old Town for sweeping views over the Bay of Kotor.
Will This Trip Suit You?
Suits travellers interested in history across multiple eras—Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian.
Appeals to those wanting to visit less-visited Balkan destinations beyond Western Europe.
Works for travellers comfortable with multi-country overland travel and regular hotel changes.
Fits those who enjoy guided city walks and cultural sites rather than leisure resort stays.
Suitable for people with moderate mobility (uneven streets, steps, short uphill walks).
Ideal for travellers seeking UNESCO-listed towns and monuments such as Ohrid Old Town and Dubrovnik Old Town.
Not suited to travellers looking for slow-paced or single-destination holidays.
Not focused on luxury or high-end accommodation experiences.
Limited free time—best for those who prefer a structured itinerary.
Involves longer driving days between countries, so patience with travel time is important.
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