Lake Prespa, where the Albanian, North Macedonian and Greek borders meet on the water

Eight countries, one peninsula

Balkan tours & multi-country routes

The borders here sit close enough that a week can hold three countries without a day wasted in transit. From the Albanian Riviera to the Bay of Kotor, Ohrid to Prizren — departing from Tirana.

Why multi-country

Why book a Balkan tour?

Four things a guided crossing gives you that a rental car and a map do not.

More than one country

These tours cross Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and further. Different languages, currencies and kitchens inside a single week, because the borders here are close together.

Small groups

Eight to fifteen people. Large enough to split the cost of a driver, small enough that the guide can answer a question without a microphone.

Past the obvious stops

Beyond Kotor and Ohrid: the villages, the markets, and the roads where the coach tours cannot turn around.

Three days to fifteen

From a weekend across one border to a full circuit of the peninsula. Most depart from Tirana, some from other capitals.

The tours

Balkan tour packages

16 available

Every tour on this page crosses at least one border. Carry a passport.

Popular routes

Three shapes a Balkan trip usually takes

Named by the ground they cover rather than by the operator running them.

  1. Albania & Montenegro

    The Riviera and then the Bay of Kotor: two coastlines that share a mountain range. Five to seven days is the usual shape.

  2. Three countries

    Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo. Lake Ohrid, the Sharr mountains, and three UNESCO sites without a long-haul drive between them.

  3. The grand circuit

    Ten to fifteen days through Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia and beyond. The one people book when they have annual leave to spend.

Questions

What people ask before they book

Do I need visas for Balkan countries?

Most visitors can travel visa-free throughout the Balkans for up to 90 days. EU, US, UK, and Canadian citizens don't need visas for tourist visits.

What's the best time for Balkan tours?

April to October offers the best weather. July-August is peak season with warm beaches, while May-June and September-October provide pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.

Are Balkan tours suitable for solo travellers?

Yes. Small group tours are well suited to solo travellers who want to cover ground safely while meeting other people going the same way.