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With our original style and intimate approach, we’ll open doors and windows to the people, cuisines and centuries-old traditions that still endure in this storied corner of Europe.
1 1 days for$ 3,999 for$ 3,699
DAY 5 | Discover Gjirokastra
Enjoy a tour of Gjirokastra , perched on the slopes of the Drino Valley. Then spend time with the matriarch of a Balkan family for insight into Albania’s enduring traditions. Discover the town’s Ottoman architecture and enjoy a performance by Iso Polifonia, an acclaimed polyphonic choir. meals b+l+d
DAY 6 | Onward to Kalambaka, Greece See Byzantine ruins in the castle town
of Ioannina, built by Emperor Justinian. Continue to Kalambaka and ascend the Great Meteoran Monastery to watch the sun set over these breathtaking landscapes. Overnight at the Amalia Hotel. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Meteora Monasteries + Skopje Continue your exploration of the Meteora
Monasteries at St. Trinity. Tour Heraclea Lyncestis with an archaeologist and have dinner at a local winery. Continue to the Marriott Hotel in Skopje. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | To Ohrid, Macedonia
Visit Skopje Fortress and the 15th-century Stone Bridge. Meet a young artist to learn about the city’s modern spirit and browse in the old bazaar. Enjoy a free afternoon in the lakeside town of Ohrid and spend two nights at the City Palace Hotel. meals b+l+d
DAY 9 | Ancient Ohrid
Discover Ohrid , one of Europe’s oldest
cities and home to cultural treasures of the Renaissance, Byzantine and Slavic eras. Meet a local artisan before a lake cruise and lunch. This afternoon, visit the St. Naum Monastery overlooking the lake. meals b+l+d
DAY10 | BacktoTirana
On the return journey to Tirana, stop in the timeless village of Labinot to experience
a slice of rural Albanian life. Continue to Elbasan and dine within the old fortress walls before a tour of this 15th-century landmark. Continue to Tirana for another night at the Hotel Plaza. meals b+l+d
DAY11 | DepartTirana
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. meals b
MEET OUR TRIP LEADER ALEKSANDER
With his Masters in Archaeology from the University of Tirana, our expert Trip Leader Aleksander will share his deep knowledge of Balkan history. But beyond his passion for his native heritage, he delights our travelers with his engaging demeanor, attentive ways, and the deeply personal cultural insights which he brings to their travels.
O U R ORIGINAL JOURNEY
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+ Save $600 per couple | $300 solo
when you pay in full at time of booking
+ No Solo Supplement on all ‘never more than 16 guests’ departures
+ Comprehensive, expertly-guided sightseeing with never more than 16 guests including all entry fees
+ All 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners
+ Enjoy fine regional wine or beer at all midday and evening meals
+ 10 nights in our first class and deluxe hotels
+ All on-tour transportation including airport transfers
+ Luggage handling and all hotel taxes and service charges
+ Gratuities for luggage porters, waitstaff, and local guides
+ Family+Friends – Travel with 3 or more and save $50-$200 more per person
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TIRANA – HOTEL PLAZA
Perfectly located close to the city’s principle cultural sites, our deluxe hotel offers spacious rooms designed with contemporary flair.
GJIROKASTRA –
KALEMI 2 HOTEL
In Old Town, this charming 12-room hotel has authentic Ottoman style and is perfect for our groups of 16 travelers.
KALAMBAKA –
AMALIA HOTEL
Our hotel is surrounded by landscaped grounds that offer fine views of the breathtaking Meteora landscapes.
Travel Privately Any Day
DOUBLE
$5,999 $5,999
SOLO
$6,399 $6,399
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SKOPJE – MARRIOTT HOTEL
Our modern hotel offers spacious, well-appointed guestrooms and an ideal location on Macedonia Square in the heart of the capital.
OHRID – CITY PALACE HOTEL
A warm welcome awaits you at our comfortable hotel on the Lake Ohrid Promenade close to the landmarks of Old Town.
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