Balkan Tour

Probably the most underrated part of Europe continent, Balkans counties are caught between Western and Eastern Europe.

The Balkans includes 12 countries that share the Balkan Peninsula, starting with Slovenia, and then Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and of course Albania.

These Balkan countries share a lot of history between each other but they also are very diverse culturally and every country has its own distinct features. Old towns, big busy cities, national parks, beautiful attractions, amazing beaches, ottoman styled towns, and a lot more can be visited in those countries.

The cost of traveling in these countries is by far cheaper than in other popular European destinations especially in costly Western Europe.

The regions and cities are well connected with each other and in just a short amount of time it is possible to visit and get the best of a lot of destinations , cultures, traditional foods, historical sites and more.

Nowadays the region is one of the safest places for tourists, contrary to the image it had some decades or even years ago when all was known about this region was the conflicts and wars heard in the news.

The big cities and especially the capitals of Balkan countries offer a vibrant lifestyle.

The Ottoman and Istanbul influence can be seen in almost every country.

Burek, meatballs or cevapi are some particular foods you can notice in almost every capital you will visit in the Balkans.

Coffee shops are modern and in some countries you will notice they are the major number of businesses, they simply love coffee here.

For adventurers , these countries have in them some of the tallest mountains, most notably accursed mountains of Albanian, wild nature to disconnect from modern life, natural attractions like the famous Krka park and waterfalls in Croatia, big rivers and lakes like the Danube and Skadar Lake.

Fortified towns will take you to Dubrovnik, Kotor Bay and the Old Town of Budva , which become a major hub for tourists during summer.

Diverse culture and history, amazing unexplored beaches in Albanian Riviera, castles and ancient cities, Unesco World Heritage Sites like Berat, Butrint and delicious traditional cuisine are some of the reasons to spend time in one of the most unknown countries of Europe, Albania.

Belgrade, one of the biggest cities nowadays and the center of the Yugoslav Republics, has a lot to offer from beautiful national parks, hearty nightlife, historic cities, monuments, monasteries.

Then we have North Macedonia, a country with traditional villages, churches and wildlife. Ohrid in particular is our recommended destination. Did you know that one of the most famous personalities, Mother Teresa was born in Skopje?!

The newborn country, Kosovo is a small country which guarantees adventure for travelers, don’t forget to visit the Ottoman influenced city of Prizren and enjoy a coffee and the famous meatballs by the river.

From the famous castle of Dracula and epic mountain landscapes, stunning monasteries, Romania is becoming one of the most popular destinations of Eastern Europe.

Croatia is leading the way in the tourism industry in the Balkans , and with such historical and magnificent attractions like Dubrovnik or Krka there is no surprise why it attracts such interest from tourists, although compared to other countries it is more costly to spend vacations in this beautiful country.

One thing you will notice while in the Balkans is that the locals are among the most welcoming and friendliest people you can imagine.

For those interested in local cuisine the Balkans is the perfect destination, each country has its own special dishes although one thing that connects the cuisine of every Balkan country is ‘meat’. Balkan people love meat.

Snow capped mountains, beautiful beaches, ancient historical cities, medieval architecture, ottoman architecture, islands, and more make Balkan one of the most beautiful regions to visit, and a traveler’s paradise where you can have the best memories.

Did you know that in as little as 10 days you can explore more than 2000 km of Balkans with albaniatourism.al ? A journey starting in the capital of Albania, Tirana and then continuing to the historical city of Kruja and later Shkodra castle. Visit of Montenegro, most notably visiting Budva and Kotor bay , then heading to Dubrovnik to explore this magnificent attraction. Along the way a special visit to Mostar, Sarajevo, and then Belgrade with a full tour in this metropolitan city before continuing to North Macedonia, exploring Skopje, beautiful Ohrid and its attractions, and the newborn country of Kosovo. Dozens of destinations and attractions to visit during this tour!

From the famous drink of rakija, and the meats , cevapi , burek, explore and taste the traditional foods of the Balkan region.

Visit wild nature in Albanian Alps and meet the locals who love to see tourists. A journey that will fill you with fond memories of fabulous Albanian Alps.

We have in program ‘Peaks of Balkans tour’ , where the luckiest ones get to explore the unique scenery and nature in a multiday tour..

For those who still want to know if it is safe to travel in the Balkans, it is one of the safest places for tourists, surprisingly with crime rates lower than most of Western Europe.

As per prices, you will notice that in most of Balkan countries the prices are far lower than the Western Europe , especially in beverages, foods etc. Local foods are delicious , and burek is one of the most tasty foods you can find on the streets.

The most popular drink is undoubtedly Rakija which can be found almost everywhere, also we suggest trying wine and other drinks at local cantines.

Above all, the warmth and hospitality is one which stands out when visiting and meeting locals.

The coastline of the Balkans is beautiful with amazing beaches, and nature offers some of the tallest mountains with ideal conditions to amaze adventurers. Famous hiking trails include ‘Peaks of the Balkans’ , a more than 200 km hiking trail.

There is a lot of nightlife, festivals, and big party events in the Balkans main cities and tourist destination sites especially during summer months when this regions gets visited by millions of tourists.

Some very popular attractions in this relatively unexplored country are the eye catching destinations of Mostar, Banja Luka, Medugorje, Sarajevo, Una waterfalls among others. Visit mosques, old bazaars, natural attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We at albaniatourism.al frequently arrange multiday tours from Tirana to Bosnia and Herzegovina, usually 3 day tours are ideal for getting the very best from these tours.

At albaniatourism.al we arrange multiday tours that start from Tirana and other locations in Albania, towards Belgrade city.

To get the very best of this important city and a tourist destination with many attractions it is better to stay at least 2 days.

Prizren is a very attractive city influenced by the Ottoman culture and architecture at every corner of it. You can get the best from Prizren in as little as 1 day meaning a 1 day or 2 day tour suits very well for a trip in this city.

Dubrovnik is a very special city in the Balkans, you can visit Dubrovnik Old Town in one day but the atmosphere you will feel in this city will make it difficult for you to leave.

Budva has become a popular tourist destination in the Balkans, the Old City of Budva and Sveti Stefan are of particular interest and also the beaches near the city are very worthy of spending vacations. A lot of resorts have been built in this city and they offer every facility needed. In Budva you will find aquaparks, tennis courts, public table tennis courts , carting, water sports, among other activities. So this makes Budva a dynamic city in summer. We suggest a boat ride from the port of Budva towards the main islands and of course it passes by Sveti Stefan, take a closer look at this beautiful destination and don’t forget to take photos.

Beside Budva, another destination to visit in this mediterranean country is Kotor. Stone architecture, charming paysage make Kotor the perfect destination outside the big cities.

Tourist destination city of Budva is 65 km and one hour of driving away from the capital of the country, Podgorica.

Dubrovnik is 260 km from the capital of Albania, Tirana, it takes 5 and half hours to get by driving. You will find regular 3 day tours from Tirana to Dubrovnik all year round and more frequently during the summer months from may to september.

Budva is 175 km and 3 and half hours away from Tirana. This distance makes it a good option to visit the city of Budva on a 2 day tour. Tours from Tirana to Budva are a regular part of tour agencies in Tirana.

Prizren is 177 km away from Tirana, and just 2 and half hours away by driving, making it a good choice for daily tours.

North Macedonia capital is located 228 km away from Tirana with the new ‘Rruga Arbrit’ connecting both countries, it takes at least 4 hours of driving time to connect both capitals no matter the route you choose.

To get to Belgrade from Skopje and vice versa, you have to travel at least 4 hours through 430 km of distance.

Almost 300 km and 5 hours of driving time separate the capitals of both Bosnia Herzegovina and Serbia.