From Split: 8-Day Balkan Tour to Tirana

Discover the Balkans on an 8-day tour from Split to Tirana. Visit the iconic Old Bridge in Mostar, explore the narrow, cobblestone streets in Kotor, and enjoy an agrotourism farm in Shkoder.
Day 1: Split – Mostar
After experiencing the unique medieval town of Split, be driven to the border where you will meet your tour leader. After crossing the border to Bosnia & Herzegovina, head towards the city of Mostar to visit the iconic Old Bridge and the Blagaj Monastery.

Day 2: Mostar – Sarajevo – Mostar
After breakfast, drive to the capital of Sarajevo, seeing many reminders of the Yugoslav War in bullet holes and cannon marks all around town.
Have free time to enjoy traditional dishes and have a wander in the old town.

Day 3: Mostar – Kotor – Montenegrin Riviera
Continue towards Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through the maze of narrow, cobblestone streets crisscrossing the old town.
Have the afternoon to explore this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 4: Montenegrin Riviera – Budva – Sveti Stefan – Shkoder
Visit Budva, famous for its beaches, gorgeous nature, and old characteristic buildings. On the way to Albania, make a stop near Sveti Stefan, historically a fishing town on a small island near the coast.
Cross the border to Shkoder, one of the oldest cities in Albania, with a history of a thousand years of habitation and visit Rozafa Castle.

Day 5: Shkoder – Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism – Prizren
Visit one of the best slow food Agro-tourism farms in the Balkans. Take a tour around the farm and have free time to enjoy a traditional lunch.
Continue the tour towards Prizren, considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo. The view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town.

Day 6: Prizren – Gjakove – Decan – Vineyards near Rahovec – Prizren
Continue the tour towards Gjakova. The city has the oldest and largest bazaar of Kosovo, even though it got destroyed during the wars, it has been rebuilt to its old state.
Enjoy a meal or take a look at the stores that sell traditional handmade crafts from local artisans. Visit the Monastery of Decan where Orthodox monks still inhabit the monastery. Drive towards Rahovec Valley where there is evidence that grapes have been cultivated since Illyrian times, 2000 years ago.

Day 7: Prizren – Kruje – Tirana
Visit Kruja, situated in central Albania on a rocky mountainous terrain about 560 meters above sea level. Walk through the narrow streets and the wooden houses of Kruja’s Medieval Old Bazaar, the best place to shop for souvenirs.
Enjoy some free time to enjoy a traditional lunch before driving towards Tirana.

Day 8: Day tour of Tirana
Discover Tirana, the capital of Albania and enjoy a unique experience in the city while learning more about the city's culinary treasures. Have the opportunity to try Byrek, Albanian coffee, traditional lunch, and of course, Albanian Raki.
Visit BUNKART, one of the most interesting museums in Tirana. Initially designed as a nuclear bunker offering shelter to the Albanian communist supreme leader.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.