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Untamed Northern Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia

11 days
From Tirana to Skopje
4.0
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Untamed Northern Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia - Crooked Compass
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Visit a historical artistic centre housed in an anti-nuclear bunker
  • Enjoy a unique dining experience in a community-based village farm restaurant
  • Relax on a sunset boat ride on Shiroka Lake
  • Explore ancient fortified towers and Ottoman-era towns
  • Hike to cascading waterfalls
  • Sip in a local brewery
  • Understand the religious tolerance and diversity in Kosovo
  • Wine tasting at Stone Castle Winery
  • Embrace traditional village life and warm rural hospitality
  • Delve into a complex and evolving history of the Ottoman, Fascist, and Soviet-eras
  • Discover ancient castles from the Byzantine, Ottoman and Illyrian periods

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Tirana
  2. Day 2 Tirana
  3. Day 3 Tirana – Krujë – Lezhë – Shkodër
  4. Day 4 Shkodër
  5. Day 5 Shkodër – Koman – Valbona
  6. Day 6 Valbona – Gjakova – Decani – Visoko – Peja
  7. Day 7 Peja
  8. Day 8 Peja – Pristina – Prizren
  9. Day 9 Prizren – Rahovec – Prizren
  10. Day 10 Skopje
  11. Day 11 Skopje
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

Number of tours

98

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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11 days
Untamed Northern Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia
From Tirana to Skopje

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  • Upcoming departures
  • April 2025
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Upcoming departures
  • Friday
    25 Apr, 2025
    Monday
    5 May, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Friday
    6 Jun, 2025
    Monday
    16 Jun, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Tuesday
    15 Jul, 2025
    Friday
    25 Jul, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
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    $4,536
  • Friday
    12 Sep, 2025
    Monday
    22 Sep, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Saturday
    20 Sep, 2025
    Tuesday
    30 Sep, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Saturday
    25 Apr, 2026
    Tuesday
    5 May, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Saturday
    6 Jun, 2026
    Tuesday
    16 Jun, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Wednesday
    15 Jul, 2026
    Saturday
    25 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Saturday
    12 Sep, 2026
    Tuesday
    22 Sep, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
  • Sunday
    20 Sep, 2026
    Wednesday
    30 Sep, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,536
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 287833

  • Currencies
    L
    Lek
    Albania
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    ден
    Denar
    Macedonia
    Euro
    Kosovo
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Kosovo
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bulgaria and Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bulgaria and Macedonia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Crooked Compass" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.