Tour Montenegro, Kosovo And Northern Albania - Balkan Discovery

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Accommodation is included.

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Air-conditioned vehicle is included. *IF YOUR ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE IS OUTSIDE THE TIME FRAME OF THE HIRED TOUR, TRANSFERS ARE UP TO AVAILABILITY*

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Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

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Private airport transfer in arrival and return 7 night accommodation in 3* hotels All breakfasts Spanish speaking guide during all visits (days 1-7) All visits and income mentioned in the program Triple discount 10% Children 0 – 2.99 years – FOC

Guide

Spanish-speaking guide during visits. (day 1 - day 7)

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Tirana International Airport - Shkodra 90 Km/ 2 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Tirana International Airport - Shkodra 90 Km/ 2 Hours

Arrival at Tirana airport. Meeting with your Spanish speaking guide.

Transfer to your hotel in the center of Shkodra. Shkodra is one of the largest cities in northwestern Albania and one of the oldest and most historic cities in the country. We will see the Castle of Rozafa, of origin Venetian, and the panoramas of the city from the Castle. Later city tour of Shkodra, including the historic center and the churches. Hotel accommodation in Shkodra.
Day 2 Day 2: Lake Koman And Valbona Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lake Koman And Valbona Tour

This morning we leave early to take the ferry, which will take us to the Albanian Alps, and the Valle of Valbona. 2.5-hour scenic ferry ride across Lake Koman, often compared to the Norwegian fjords; A fantastic place to take photos and enjoy nature.

After the ferry ride, we drive through the northern Albanian villages to the National Park Valbona. It is an authentic mountain village where traditions are well preserved.

The landscape is a mixture of rivers, spectacular waterfalls and endless forests in the shade of the high surrounding peaks. We take our time to check into the hotel and freshen up before walk through the village in the afternoon. We can meet and meet the local people, see their costumes traditional, sing and dance by the outdoor fireplace. The place is known for its products fresh organic and dishes such as delicious goat meat, fresh river trout, assorted pickles as well as fresh homemade cheeses and cakes. Overnight in Valbona.
Day 3 Day 3: Valbona – Prizren – Peja 195 Km/3.5 Horas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Valbona – Prizren – Peja 195 Km/3.5 Horas

After breakfast, we continue through Kosovo, where we stop in the old city of Prizren.

Prizren is inscribed on the UNESCO list. Brief visit of the city. Afterwards, we headed to Peja,

where we will visit the city and the Decan monastery.

Visoki Decani Monastery, is the first cultural monument on the territory of the province of Kosovo, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Good example of the importance of place is its 14th century Byzantine art with the walls covered with images depicting scenes from the Old Testament mixed with fantastic ships and legendary animals. Visit of the Monastery.

Continuation to Peja, a mix of modern Yugoslav development in the city center and buildings

of the Turkish era around the bazaar. Accommodation.
Day 4 Day 4: Peja – Kolasin – Podgorica 220 Km/ 4.5 Horas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Peja – Kolasin – Podgorica 220 Km/ 4.5 Horas

This morning we move towards Montenegro, driving for about 3.5 hours to through a scenic mountain road connecting Kosovo and Montenegro.

We spend lunch time in Kolasin, the small town surrounded by high mountains and the two rivers, Tara and Moraca. Due to its altitude of about 1000 meters and the favorable climate, Kolasin is considered a nature SPA area. Free afternoon in Podgorica to explore the capital city. Accommodation in Podgorica.
Day 5 Day 5: Podgorica – Kotor *Unesco – Budva – Podgorica 170 Km/ 3.5 Horas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Podgorica – Kotor *Unesco – Budva – Podgorica 170 Km/ 3.5 Horas

In the morning, we drive to Kotor, the city surrounded by walls and fortresses, included in the year of

1979 on the UNESCO cultural heritage list. We will do the guided tour. the picturesque walled city of Kotor is located right on the deepest fjord in southern Europe which has the rugged landscape of Montenegro.

The city of Kotor is located along one of the most beautiful bays in Montenegro.

Kotor is a city of famous merchants and sailors, with many stories to tell. The old woman Kotor city is a well-preserved urbanization typical of the middle ages, built between the centuries 12 and 17. The medieval architecture and the many monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a city cataloged by UNESCO as "the Natural and Historical World Heritage Site".

In the afternoon we drive to Budva. View of the old town of Budva, a charming neighborhood completely walled that still preserves in its buildings features of its past under Venetian. Return to Podgorica, and accommodation.
Day 6 Day 6: Podgorica – Kruja – Tirana 170 Km/ 3.5 Horas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Podgorica – Kruja – Tirana 170 Km/ 3.5 Horas

In the morning, we drive to Tirana. Along the way, we will visit Kruja, known as "city of history”, especially for being the hometown of Skanderberg. We will start the visit of the city with your Castle, Albanian stronghold that withstood three massive attacks by the Ottoman Turks despite its small walls, with the Skanderberg Museum. Free time to enjoy the old bazaar, where we can see the artisans and various typical products.

In the afternoon return to Tirana. City tour, the capital of the country and the largest city in Albania, founded in 1614. We will visit Skanderberg Square, the main symbol of the city, with the statue equestrian of the national hero, in front of it we will see the Clock Tower, with 35 meters of height; the mosque of Et ́hem Bey, where pilgrims arrive from all over the world; the National Library, the Palace of Culture; We will visit the bazaar that was recently rebuilt, and transformed into a living area of shops and restaurants. We will pass by the castle of Tirana, an area that shows some remains of the city, also converted into a pedestrian tourist area of traditional buildings, bars and shops. accommodation in Tirana.
Day 7 Day 7: Tirana - Berat *Unesco – Tirana 200 Km/ 3 Horas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Tirana - Berat *Unesco – Tirana 200 Km/ 3 Horas

Day in Berat. The city was founded in 314 BC. although records indicate that the area was already inhabited in the 6th century BC and is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. his helmet old is divided into three parts: Kalaja, inside a castle on a hill; Mangalem, the neighborhood traditionally Muslim, at the foot of the castle hill; and Gorica, traditionally Christian, in the left bank of the river, opposite Mangalem.

We will visit the fortress of Berat, which is located on a hill from where it dominates the city modern and the old Christian quarter on the other side of the river. It was built during the 13th century, although its Origins date back to the 4th century BC. Although little remains of its 20 Byzantine churches built during the 13th century, and that only one minaret remains standing from the mosques built during the Ottoman occupation that began in 1417, it is still a magnificent visit. During the visit of the castle, we will also visit its most interesting building: the Cathedral of San Nicolás, which has been restored, andi t is now the Onufri Museum. The Museum has iconographic works of Onufri, the largest of the Albanian painters of the 16th century. In the afternoon free time in the city, or we can visit a winery to visit it and be able to taste the Albanian wines. (Optional) Return to Tirana, accommodation.
Day 8 Day 8: Tirana- Tirana International Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tirana- Tirana International Airport

Breakfast at hotel. At the indicated time, transfer from the hotel to the airport. Return flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Montenegro, Kosovo And Northern Albania - Balkan Discovery

Day 1: Arrival At Tirana International Airport - Shkodra 90 Km/ 2 Hours

Day 2: Lake Koman And Valbona Tour

Day 3: Valbona – Prizren – Peja 195 Km/3.5 Horas

Day 4: Peja – Kolasin – Podgorica 220 Km/ 4.5 Horas

Day 5: Podgorica – Kotor *Unesco – Budva – Podgorica 170 Km/ 3.5 Horas

Day 6: Podgorica – Kruja – Tirana 170 Km/ 3.5 Horas

Day 7: Tirana - Berat *Unesco – Tirana 200 Km/ 3 Horas

Day 8: Tirana- Tirana International Airport

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