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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 - In zuidelijke richting. Kroatië, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albanië, N. Macedonië, Bulgarije

Country:

Kroatië

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

313439

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  • Operator:

    Penguin Travel

  • Length:

    8 days

  • Group size:

    10 pax

  • Age:

    18 to 80

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Ontspannend
    • Gemakkelijk
    • Gemiddeld
    • Serieus
    • Bloedstollend
  • 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

Ontdek het historische hart van de Balkan: Een reis langs UNESCO-schatten en culturele kruispunten in deze zes Balkanlanden - Kroatië, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albanië, Noord-Macedonië en Bulgarije.


Deze unieke reisroute nodigt je uit om het rijke tapijt van de Westelijke Balkan te verkennen - een regio waar Oost en West elkaar ontmoeten en oud erfgoed trots naast levende traditie staat. In acht dagen reis je door levendige hoofdsteden en adembenemende landschappen. Van het Adriatische juweel Dubrovnik en de dramatische Baai van Kotor tot de spirituele sereniteit van het Visoki Dečani-klooster en de middeleeuwse charme van Ohrid, elke bestemming biedt een aparte mix van geschiedenis, cultuur en natuurlijke schoonheid. Of je nu door eeuwenoude straatjes wandelt of geniet van weidse uitzichten over meren en bergen, deze reis biedt een onvergetelijke onderdompeling in de ziel van de Balkan.


Hoogtepunten:

♦ Dubrovnik - het meesterwerk van de Adriatische Zee, de zee en commerciële rivaal van Venetië, onder auspiciën van UNESCO

♦ De Baai van Kotor en de stad Kotor, die een prachtig geheel vormen van natuurlijk, historisch en cultureel erfgoed, onder auspiciën van UNESCO

♦ Visoki Decani klooster met de grootste middeleeuwse kerk in de Balkan, onder auspiciën van UNESCO

Tirana - de hoofdstad van Albanië

♦ Ohrid - een middeleeuws literair centrum en de laatste hoofdstad van het Eerste Bulgaarse Koninkrijk. Samen met het meer van Ohrid staat de stad onder bescherming van UNESCO.

Tour program

Day 1

Dubrovnik - Herzeg Novi - Kotor (Kroatië/Montenegro)

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

Tour Details

accommodation

accommodatie in standaard 3*-hotels (kamers met eigen badkamer)

alle vervoer volgens de reisroute in een comfortabele minibus met airco voor toeristen

internationale vliegtickets

luchthaventransfers

visa (indien van toepassing)

entreegelden rond de 30 EUR (ter plaatse contant te betalen)

drankjes en maaltijden die niet in het programma vermeld staan

persoonlijke uitgaven

fooien (5 EUR/USD per pers./dag)

maaltijden volgens de reisbeschrijving (Bontbijt)

lokale Engelssprekende gidsen tijdens de stadstours

Engelssprekende reisleider van Penguin Travel (bij min. 10 personen)

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Currency

Euro

Kroatië

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Operator

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