Visit Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro in a week

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive To Albania , known as the hidden gem of the Balkans

Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
Transfer to the city of Berat which has its own very special magic, and is easily a highlight of visiting Albania. Its most striking feature is the collection of white Ottoman houses climbing up the hill to its castle, have given the city the title of 'town of a thousand windows' and a Unesco World Heritage site from 2008. Walk along the old neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica, and then proceed to the castle area. Visit the Onufri museum .Overnight in Berat.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Belgrade or similar, 3*+ Category

Day 2: Berat – Elbasan – Ohrid (North Macedonia)

Stop At: Lake Ohrid, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
In the morning transfer towards the neighbor country Macedonia. Have a first stop in the city of Elbasan known in antiquity as Skampis and the meeting point of the two branches of the famous roman road Via Egnatia. Proceed next towards the beautiful city of Ohrid situated on the Shores of the Ohrid Lake. Visit the old town with a great number of Byzantine Churches, the Tsam Samule Fortress, Roman Theatre etc. Overnight in Ohrid .
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Millenium PAlace or similar

Day 3: Day 3: Ohrid - Skopje

Stop At: Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Macedonia Str. No.9, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
Depart towards the capital city of Macedonia Skopje. On the way visit the city of Tetovo, built on the foothills of Sar Mountain and divided by Pena River. Visit the Sarena Dzamija, Turkish Hammam. Continue towards Skopje. One of the main symbols of Skopje is the Stone bridge that connects the old town to the Center on the left bank of the Vardar River. Visit the Mother Therese Memorial House. Overnight in Skopje.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel De Koka or similar category

Day 4: Day 4: Skopje - Peja

Stop At: Visoki Decani Monastery, Rruga Sali Ceku the Prokletije Mountains, Decan 51000 Kosovo
Depart in the morning towards Kosovo. Have a first visit in Prizren city. From the citadel, the old town spills off the hillside to the cobbled Schadervan Square below, flanked by the iconic Sinan Pasha Mosque and the humpbacked Stone Bridge. With a heady mix of Ottoman and Byzantine architecture, the city deserves its alternative name: ‘The Museum under the Open Sky’. Proceed the trip towards the Decani Monastery Unesco site . After visit travel to Peja for overnight.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel Dukagjini or similar

Day 5: Day 5: Peja - Kolasin - Podgorica

Stop At: Biogradska Gora National Park, Biogradska Gora Bjelasica Mountain Range, Kolasin, Kolasin Municipality 81210 Montenegro
Depart in the morning towards another country, Montenegro. After the border procedures have a first stop in Rozaje and then proceed to Biogradska Gora National Park. Activity on this day can be a walk of 1.5 - 2 hours around the Biogradska Lake which is also the start points of different other walks that can be done in the park. Continue for overnight in Podgorica capital city.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel M Nikic or similar

Day 6: Day 6: Podgorica - Budva - Kotorr - Podgorica

Stop At: Kotor Old City, Stari grad, Kotor, Kotor Municipality 85330 Montenegro
ravel in the morning to Budva , the most well know touristic destination in Montenegro. Continue towards Kotorr. Along the way, see the spectacular scenery of the Dalmatian coast and jewel-like town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the old town and then take the steps up towards the Castle of San Giovani from where are seen beautiful views of the Kotorr Bay. This will take about 1.5 hours going up and down the stairs. As leaving Kotorr continue to village of Njegusi found within Lovcen National Park. Short stop and possibility to try specialties of local products as ham and cheese and wine. Return for overnight in Podgorica capital city.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel M Nikic or similar

Day 7: Day 7: Podgorica - Shkodra - Kruja - Tirana

Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania
Transfer in the morning to Albania . Have a first stop in the northwestern city of Shkodra situated on the shores of the Shkodra Lake. Visit Kruja medieval town dedicated to the National HeroSkanderbeg and situated on the slopes of the Sari Salltiku Mountain . In the afternoon transfer to Capital city Tirana. Visit the Skanderbeg square with Ethem bey Mosque, Palace of Culture and the Ministry buildings. Overnight in Tirana.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lot Boutique Hotel or similar

Day 8: Day 8: Tirane - Airport

Stop At: Aeroporti Ndërkombëtar i Tiranës, Airport Rd Rinas Tirana AL, 1504, Albania
Transfer to airport
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.