Summary : the Balkans is a region that includes countries on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe, including most of the former Yugoslavia. Seeing many civilizations throughout history the region is a treasure that needs further exploring.The Balkans are home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Europe. It’s home to the most breath taking entities that look like a postcard coming to life.

Route : Tirana - Berat - Ohrid - Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Budva

Day 1 – Tirana – Arrival Day – 04 April 2019
Dinner Included

Welcome to Tirana! Meet at the airport, transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Tirana. Please note that our arrival transfer services will be available between 07:00 and 22:00. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 2 – Tirana – Expo – 05 April 2019
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast at 09:00, we depart to International Tourism Expo Tirana. Your B2B Meetings at Exhibitors’ stands between 10.00 – 12.00 We have a coffee break & lunch between 12.30 – 13.30 After the Lunch, B2B Meetings at Exhibitors’ stands between 14.00 – 16.00 Speed Networking at Hosted Buyer Lounge between 16.00 – 17.30 We will depart back to hotel for a short rest, we will depart at 18.00 for Gala Dinner. Gala Dinner between 20.00 – 23.00. After Gala Dinner we will transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 3 – Tirana – Expo – 06 April 2019
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast at 09:00, we depart to International Tourism Expo Tirana. Speed Networking at Hosted Buyer Lounge between 10.00 – 12.00 We have a lunch between 12.30 – 13.30 After the Lunch, B2B Meetings at Exhibitors’ stands between 14.00 – 17.00 Dinner with Party at the Hotel. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 4 – Tirana – Berat – 07 April 2019 (2h 20m drive - 130km)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

The capital of our country, where all tourists may enjoy the most important buildings of culture and religion. "The Albanians" - a mosaic on the face of the National Historical Museum, Statue of Skanderbeg in Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque at the south east corner of Skanderbeg Square - The Clock Tower next to the Ethem Bey Mosque, Government buildings at the south end of Skenderbeg Square. Roman Catholic Church of Saint Paul that was completed in 2001, the largest church in Tirana. Orthodox Church of St Prokop was built in 1780. The Tabakëve and Terzive bridges (respectively in front of the Parliament building and on Elbasani Street) dating back to early 20th century. The Palace of Culture (Pallati I Kulturës), where the Theatre of Opera and Ballet and the National Library stand, was completed in 1963 on the site of the former Trade of Tirana building, with the first brick being placed by Soviet president Nikita Khruschev in 1959. The monument to Mother Albania, 12 meters high, was inaugurated in the Dëshmoret e Kombit cemetery in 1971. The Academy of Sciences building, The Gallery of Figurative, The International Cultural Centre, formerly the Enver Hoxha Museum, was inaugurated in 1988. Popularly referred to as ‘the Pyramid’, it was designed by a group of architects under the direction of the dictator’s daughter, Pranvera Hoxha, and her husband Klement Kolaneci. The Palace of Congress, and President Resident, all this wonderful buildings, extended, along the Boulevard Deshmoret e Kombit, the Boulevard of Albanian History. All these wonderful things that you could get to our Capital during panorama tour in Tirana. After the tour, transfer to the Berat, enjoy the lunch on way to Berat, in Durres, close to the sea, between 13:00 -14 :30 pm with a wonderful panoramic view . Tirana to Durres approx. 20 min. 36 km Durres to Berat, it takes aprox 2 hrs. 97 km Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Berat.

Day 5 – Berat – Ohrid (Macedonia) – 08 April 2019 (3h drive - 170km)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After the breakfast at 09.00, we start our city tour from 09.30 to 11.30 Continue our trip to Ohrid Lunch time on the way to Pogradec between 14.00 – 15.30 Pogradec to Ohrid is 30 min drive. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Ohrid.

Day 6 – Ohrid – Skopje – 09 April 2019 (2h 40m drive - 172km)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After the breakfast in Ohrid, we will start our journey to Skopje. We explore the old town of Skopje. Start with half day sightseeing of the city Skopje, the largest city and capital of Macedonia. The tour starts from the Citadel from where you have excellent panoramic view of the city center, follows Mustafa Pasha Mosque from 15th century, entering the second largest Turkish bazaar on the Balkan. Tour continues to central city square where dominant site is Alexander the great fountain; walk through Macedonia Street towards the old Railway station witness of earthquake in 1969. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Skopje.

Day 7 – Skopje – Pristina – Prizren (Kosovo) – 10 April 2019(1h drive - 84km)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After the breakfast we will start our journey to Prizren. We will drive towards Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo. Small walk to explore the center of Prishtina, we will have lunch and after transfer to Prizren we drive towards Decani Monastery, UNESCO World heritage site and one of the most important religious monuments in Kosovo. After the visit in Decani Monastery we will continue towards Prizren where we will have lunch in a traditional restaurant located in the old Ottoman bazaar. In the afternoon we will check into our hotel located in the old part of the town. Lunch time in Pristina Restaurant. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Prizren.

Day 8 – Prizren – Budva (Montenegro) – 11 April 2019(4h drive - 270km)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast we will start to visit Budva. Lunch time in Shkodra (on way to Budva only 30 min far from Montenegro border). Budva is the main seaside resort of the region. A main attraction of Budva is considered to be its old town. Destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1979, the entire historic center of Budva has been completely restored to its original form. After the reconstruction here is a place for many boutiques, expensive restaurants, cafes and bars, successfully competing with the historical values of the city. St. John Church it is the most famous Catholic monument in Budva. There is a unique icon of Lady of Budva in the church. A little ahead there is a Citadel Fortress - the most important historical monument of the Mediterranean built 2500 years ago. Within the walls of the Citadel there is also a valuable collection of books and maps dedicated to the Balkans. After city tour we will have lunch. In the afternoon we will check in our hotel. Free time. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Budva.

Day 9 – Budva – End of Tour – 12 April 2018
Breakfast Included

After breakfast transfer to the airport of Budva. We thank you for joining our event.