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Explore Balkan Express - Southbound. Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, N. Macedonia, Bulgaria for 8 days with Penguin Travel and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Balkan Express - vers le sud. Croatie, Monténégro, Kosovo, Albanie, Macédoine du Nord, Bulgarie

Pays:

Croatie

Vol:

Non inclus

Favori

ID du circuit:

313439

Partager:

  • Opérateur:

    Penguin Travel

  • Durée:

    8 days

  • Taille du groupe:

    10 pax

  • Âge:

    18 à 80

  • Difficulté:

    Niveaux de difficulté:
    • Relaxant
    • Facile
    • Modéré
    • Difficile
    • Très difficile
  • 03.10-10.10.25 guaranteed icon
  • 17.04-24.04.26 scheduled icon
  • 01.05-08.05.26 scheduled icon
  • 15.05-22.05.26 scheduled icon
  • 31.07-07.08.26 scheduled icon
  • 11.09-18.09.26 scheduled icon
  • 25.09-02.10.26 scheduled icon

Découvrez le cœur historique des Balkans : Un voyage à travers les trésors de l'UNESCO et les carrefours culturels de ces six pays des Balkans : la Croatie, le Monténégro, le Kosovo, l'Albanie, la Macédoine du Nord et la Bulgarie.


Cet itinéraire unique vous invite à explorer la riche tapisserie des Balkans occidentaux, une région où l'Est rencontre l'Ouest et où le patrimoine ancien côtoie fièrement les traditions vivantes. Pendant huit jours, vous traverserez des capitales animées et des paysages à couper le souffle. Du joyau adriatique de Dubrovnik et de la spectaculaire baie de Kotor à la sérénité spirituelle du monastère de Visoki Dečani et au charme médiéval d'Ohrid, chaque destination offre un mélange distinct d'histoire, de culture et de beauté naturelle. Que vous marchiez dans des rues séculaires ou que vous profitiez de vues imprenables sur les lacs et les montagnes, ce voyage offre une immersion inoubliable dans l'âme des Balkans.


Points forts :

♦ Dubrovnik - le chef-d'œuvre de l'Adriatique, la rivale maritime et commerciale de Venise, placée sous l'égide de l'UNESCO.

♦ La baie de Kotor et la ville de Kotor, qui forment un magnifique ensemble de patrimoine naturel, historique et culturel, placé sous l'égide de l'UNESCO.

♦ Le monastère de Visoki Decani, avec la plus grande église médiévale des Balkans, placé sous l'égide de l'UNESCO

Tirana - la capitale de l'Albanie

♦ Ohrid - centre littéraire médiéval et dernière capitale du premier royaume bulgare. Avec le lac d'Ohrid, la ville est placée sous la protection de l'UNESCO.

Programme du circuit

Day 1

Dubrovnik - Herzeg Novi - Kotor (Croatie/Monténégro)

We meet our guide at our hotel in Dubrovnik before heading to Montenegro. After crossing the border, we will drive all day long on Bay of Kotor, which is often compared to to Italy's Cinque Terre and French Riviera. Our first stop is Herzeg Novi or Castlenuovo (New Castle) in Italian. A history of diverse occupations of the city has created a blend of mixed and picturesque architectural style. On the way to Kotor, we will have a short stop in Perast - rich in Venice style architecture, which includes sixteen Baroque places, seventeen Catholic churches, several important Orthodox structures and a series of nine defensive towers. Continue to Kotor. After check-in into the hotel, we will have a walking tour in Kotor, which includes fortress walls, St. Luka square, Beskuća Palace, St. Trifon’s cathedral. Overnight. B/-/-

In the morning we will start with driving up the scenic road above the Kotor Bay, admiring some breathtaking views towards the Adriatic Sea. Then continue to the border with Kosovo. Overnight in the vivid town of Pec. B/-/-

In the morning we will visit Visoki Decani Monastery - built by Serbian King Stefan Decanski in 14th century, the monastery is often considered to be one of the most endangered European cultural heritage sites. Today it is still guarded by KFOR. Then continue to the town of Prizren, the second largest city in one of the youngest countries in the world - Kosovo. Walking tour in the center of the town - Sinan Pasha Mosque, Our Lady of Ljevis, the Old Stone Bridge. Overnight. B/-/-

Drive to the capital of Albania, or as the ethnic Albanians call it Shqiperi - Land of eagles. Walking tour in the afternoon - Skanderbeg Square, which is the main square of Tirana, where the Albanian national hero's Monument dominates the surroundings. Tanner's bridge and also the residence of Enver Hoxha - the Albanian communist Chief of State, who managed to transform the country from a semi-feudal region of the Ottoman Empire into an industrialized economy with the most tightly controlled society in Europe. Free time. Overnight. B/-/-

Today we are heading to Macedonia commonly known as FYROM. Our first stop is the monastery of St.Naum of Ohrid, which was established in 10th century A.D. Here we will enjoy the scenic view of Ohrid Lake. After this we are heading to city of Ohrid, which was included in Cultural World Heritage site of Unesco. We will spend the afternoon strolling along the shores of Ohrid Lake and roaming the narrow streets of Ohrid, where we will see Samuil’s fortress, the churches St. John Kaneo and St. Pantaleimon. Overnight. B/-/-

The road will take us about 2 hours, when we are going to reach our first stop on the day itinerary. Admire the natural beauty of Matka Canyon - the oldest artificial lake in the country, also a home of several medieval monasteries. Check-in into the hotel in Skopje. Afternoon walking tour in the capital of Macedonia. Visit the Old Bazaar(the oldest and largest marketplace in the Balkans) and explore the architecture, and the curious and controversial statues around Macedonia Square. B/-/-

Departure to Bulgaria’s capital – Sofia. Free time in the city. (250 km). B/-/-

Departure

Détails du circuit

accommodation

l'hébergement dans des hôtels 3* standard (chambres avec salle de bain)

tout le transport selon l'itinéraire dans un minibus touristique confortable (A/C)

billets d'avion internationaux

les transferts aéroportuaires

les visas (le cas échéant)

les droits d'entrée d'environ 30 EUR (à payer en espèces sur place)

les boissons et les repas non mentionnés dans le programme

les dépenses personnelles

les pourboires (5 EUR/USD par pers./jour)

les repas selon l'itinéraire (B-petit déjeuner)

guides locaux anglophones pendant les visites de la ville

Accompagnateur anglophone de Penguin Travel (à partir de 10 personnes)

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