Grand Balkan tour

Private tour in Skopje

Tour Price : €1 Duration : 14 days Languages: English Discount: For group of 5 and more persons - 10%

PRIVATE BALKAN TOUR

Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia with possible exntension to Montenegro and Dubrovnik

1390 EUR for minimum 4 pax
1735 EUR for minimum 3 pax
2380 EUR for minimum 2 pax
Single room supplement - 235 EUR
Half Board supplement - 189 EUR

Day 1 Arrival in Athens / Piraeus, Greece Depending of your flight schedule, upon arrival, you will be met and transferred from Athens airport or Port of Piraeus to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 Central Greece and Meteora After breakfast departure towards Delfi ancient site with visit inside. In the afternoon departure to city of Kalambaka, near Meteora monasteries. A nice possibility for dinner in local traditional restaurant (B)

Day 3 Greek mountains Morning visit of two Meteora monasteries. Drive north to the picturesque village of Metsovo. Short break at this traditional village and continue to Kastoria lake and city. Panoramic drive along the lake. Evening at leisure for walking along the lake (B)

Day 4 Welcome to Albania After breakfast at the hotel, drive towards cities of Ioanina and Igoumentitsa, with short stop. Border crossing to enter Albania. Afternoon visit to the ancient site of Butrinti. Late afternoon arrival in Sarande for overnight. (B)

Day 5 The Albanian coastline Morning drive along the picturesque Albanian coastline, via the city of Vlore to the biggest Albanian port of Durres. Afternoon at leisure in Durres. Recommended to visit in Durres are the remains of ancient theater, Archeological museum, the Durres tower or to have a nice dinner in some restaurant on the seaside (B)

Day 6 Tirana and Kruje Departure for excursion to Albanian capital Tirana. Guided visit of the National museum. Afternoon visit to the mountain town of Kruje, with Skanderbeg Museum. Passing the city of Elbasan, arrival in Ohrid and Ohrid lake, Macedonia (B)

Day 7 Ohrid - the Jerusalem on Balkans Full day complementary Ohrid walking tour, visiting the most important sights of this UNESCO site. Afternoon drive along Ohrid lake coast line and visit to Monastery of Saint Naum. Evening at leisure and possibility to have a dinner in some traditional restaurant with live music (B)

Day 8 West Macedonia Morning departure to Skopje via national park Mavrovo. Afternoon complementary Skopje sightseeing tour. Evening at leisure in Macedonian capital (B)

Day 9 Welcome to Bulgaria After breakfast drive to Bulgarian border with visit to Osogovo monastery. Upon arrival in Sofia, time for private guided Sofia city tour. O/N in Sofia.

Day 10 Welcome to Serbia Long distance drive to Belgrade, the Serbian capital, with stop in the city of Nish with visit of Nish fortress and optional lunch. Upon arrival in Belgrade time at leisure. We recommend a dinner at the bohemian quarter Skadarlia (B)

Day 11 Belgrade and Novi Sad Morning visit to Novi Sad, the picturesque city in Vojvodina area. Drive via Frushka gora area back to Belgrade and afternoon private guided Belgrade city tour with visit of the “House of Flowers” - the memorial of Marshal Tito (B)

Day 12 From Belgrade to Sarajevo Long distance travel, crossing the border between Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Upon arrival in Bosnian capital Sarajevo, private guided city tour (cca 2 hours) Evening at leisure in Sarajevo (B)

Day 13 from Mostar and Croatian coast line Morning departure to Mostar. Time at leisure in Mostar and drive along the river Nertetva to Croatia with short stop at by the old city of Pochitelj. Late afternoon arrival at the small fisherman village of Ston fro overnight (B)

Day 14 Departure Depending of your flight or cruise schedule, you will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport or sea port. Optional tour extension in Dubrovnik Full day in Dubrovnik with guided Old Dubrovnik tour On day 14 - morning “Old Dubrovnik” private tour (cca 2 hours) with professional local guide. Time at leisure in Dubrovnik and afternoon at leisure in Dubrovnik (B)

Day 15 Departure Depending of your flight or cruise schedule, you will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport or sea port. Price includes private tour in Dubrovnik old town, 1 additional overnight with breakfast at the hotel, transportation as described, service of an English speaking driver and professional local guide.

Optional tour extension to Montenegro Additional 2 days visit of Montenegro

On Day 14 - After breakfast departure to Montenegro. Drive along the famous Kotor bay with several photo stops. Afternoon visit of Kotor old town and time at leisure untill evening. (B)

Day 15 Mountains of Montenegro Morning drive towards village Njegusi, with magnificent views of Kotor bay. Upon arrival to Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro, visit to the National and Relief museum. Drive back to the coastal city of Budva (B)

Day 16 Departure Depending of your flight or cruise schedule, you will be transferred to Kotor sea port or Tivat airport or back to Dubrovnik airport or sea port. Price includes 2 additional overnights in Montenegro with breakfast at the hotel, transportation as described, service of an English speaking driver, entrance fees to National and Relief museum and Kotor city tax.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: Private airport / port transfers in Piraeus or Athens on day 1 and in Dubrovnik on day 14, any time, 24 hours; - Transportation with air conditioned vehicle according the itinerary; - 13 nights accommodation in selected tourist class hotels, incl. hotel taxes and service charges - Daily breakfast; - Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour; - Private sightseeing tours with local guides: Butrinti, Tirana and Kruje, Skopje, Ohrid and ancient sites of Heraclea Lynkestis and Stobi, Sofia, Belgrade and Sarajevo - Inside visits as shown in bold in the itinerary, including admission

NOT INCLUDED - Single room and Half board supplement (if needed) have to be required in advance, upon the first booking of your tour. - 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 (if needed) are not included in tour price. They can be arranged with your local host

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