Destination:
Albania,
North Macedonia,
Duration:
11 days
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period:
September 2026 - October 2027
Stunning mountain vistas, inviting beaches on the turquoise Adriatic and savory Balkan cuisine make this exciting new journey across Albania and North Macedonia a can’t-miss adventure. Trace the legacy of the Ottoman Empire and find the region’s rich traditions of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence reflected in its architecturally diverse mosques and churches and experienced in the warmth of its people.
Explore Skopje, capital of North Macedonia, and visit the recently-opened Mother Teresa Memorial House
Stay two nights on beautiful Lake Ohrid, sipping local wine and cocktails as you cruise the lake to admire the sunset
Take part in a cooking class with one of Albania’s top chefs, who has cooked for luminaries including a U.S. president
Discover UNESCO-listed Gjirokastra, the “City of Stones,” visiting the castle and the Ethnographic Museum, then joining a local family for lunch in their home in the nearby countryside
Gain insight into the area’s Greek and Roman history as you visit the Butrint Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Roam Tirana, Albania’s thriving capital, alongside a local expert, visiting Bunk’Art 1, a fascinating museum located in a former communist-era bunker
Journey details
- Minimum age is 10 years old
- Welcome briefing at 6:30 p.m. on Day 1
- Farewell Dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Day 10
- Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests
What's Included
- Guides: English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy: Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Travelling Valet: Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
- Internet: Internet access
- Gratuities: Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- A&K Support: Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
- EC Crystal Food: Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Skopje, North Macedonia
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Day 2 - Skopje – Wine Tasting in Ancient Stobi
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Day 3 - Ohrid – Historic Icons and Enchanting Views
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Day 4 - Korca, Albania – Chef-guided Cooking Class
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Day 5 - Gjirokastra – Join a Local Family for Lunch
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Day 6 - Butrint – Echoes of Ancient Greece and Rome
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Day 7 - Llogara National Park – Life on the Albanian Riviera
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Day 8 - Berat – Winery Dinner with Regional Vintages
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Day 9 - Durres – Archaeology and Architecture
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Day 10 - Tirana – Immersed in a City’s Cultural Icons
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Day 11 - Depart Tirana
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Dates & Pricing
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