Albanien 21 Tage Balkans Discovery: Montenegro to Kosovo Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Picture this: walled cities, rugged mountains, dazzling coastlines, ancient castles, and food so good you’ll be dreaming about it long after you’re home. This 21-day, multi-country adventure through the Balkans is the perfect mix of history, nature, and culture. Cruise across the Bay of Kotor and Lake Ohrid, wander through the untouched beauty of Biogradska Gora National Park, and step back in time at a 15th-century stronghold, a 3,000-year-old ruin, and a 6th-century fortress. With every breathtaking view and unforgettable experience, you’ll be counting down the days until you can do it all over again.

• Take in Montenegro’s breathtaking national parks and Albania’s stunning coastline

• Step through history from Podgorica’s medieval stronghold to the legendary Prizren Fortress

• Immerse yourself in Montenegro’s rugged mountains and experience life at a traditional shepherd outpost in Albania

• Set sail on a scenic boat tour across the breathtaking waters of Lake Ohrid

[color-box]Start: Kotor
Ende: Pristina
Unterbringung: Hotels (20 nts).
Transport: Boat, private vehicle, 4×4, walking.
Mahlzeiten: 20 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen [/color-box]

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Kotor

Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on an evening walking tour of Kotor’s old town. Get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Event: Kotor Old Town Orientation Walk (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Splendido Kotor

2. Tag Kotor

Hop on a boat from Kotor’s port area and set off on a scenic ride in the Bay of Kotor, seeing a number of small islands and historical sites before arriving to the town of Perast. Spend some time exploring and wandering Perast’s old town before returning to Kotor around midday. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration or for optional activities like museum visits or sea kayaking. (F)

Event: Kotor Boat Tour (2.0h)
Freizeit: Kotor
Unterkunft: Hotel Splendido Kotor

Optionale Ausflüge:
Museum Maritimun in Kotor (**)
Seekajakfahren (**)
Besichtigung der Stadt Kotor (**)

3. Tag Kotor / Zabljak

Travel south from Kotor to the coastal seaport town of Budva. Visit the old town on a walk with your CEO then continue inland to visit the striking Ostrog Monasteray, perched high on a mountain cliff face, offering great views from the top. After lunch, drive towards Zabljak, a serene natural haven with diverse terrain and forest shade – our stop for the night. (F) (M)

Transport: Bogetici – Zabljak (2.0h)
Transport: Budva – Bogetici (1.5h)
Transport: Kotor – Budva (0.75h)
Event: Ostrog Monastery Visit (0.5h)
Event: Budva Old Town Walk (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Enigma Hotel

4. Tag Zabljak / Kolasin

Head out after breakfast and drive to a hidden gem of natural beauty in Montenegro, Biogradska Gora National Park. Spend most of the day in the park, walking with the CEO around the lake and taking in the pristine forest and mountain scenery. After lunch in the park enjoy a bit of free time to rent a boat, a bike or a kayak to further explore the area. In the late afternoon, drive to the nearby town of Kolasin for the night, with an included dinner at our accommodation. (F) (A)

Transport: Zabljak – Nacionalni Park Biogradska Gora (2.0h)
Event: Biogradska Gora National Park Visit (5.0h)
Transport: Nacionalni Park Biogradska Gora – Kolasin (0.75h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Serdar

5. Tag Kolasin / Podgorica

Get picked up at the hotel in the morning by 4×4 vehicles for an unforgettable adventure. Head off-road and explore Montenegro’s incredibly beautiful back country while traversing rugged terrain through mountains and forest. After lunch, take a bus south to the capital city of Podgorica and set off on a a walking exploration of the old town, once a medieval stronghold. Enjoy an optional final dinner out with the group in the old town or near the hotel. (F) (M)

Event: Kolasin 4×4 Off-Road Excursion (4.0h)
Transport: Kolasin – Podgorica (1.5h)
Event: Podgorica Old Town Orientation Walk (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Kerber

6. Tag Podgorica / Shkodër

Depart Podgorica and cross into Albania, reaching the beautiful natural scenery of Theth National Park. Explore the area with your CEO, walking through meadows full of wildflowers surrounded by mountain peaks, and marvel at the 25m high Grunasi Waterfall, cascading from a limestone cliff. In the afternoon continue to the city of Shkodër and check into the hotel, with the rest of the evening free to relax. (F)

Transport: Podgorica – Theth (3.0h)
Event: Theth National Park Visit (2.0h)
Transport: Theth – Shkodër (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Treva

7. Tag Shkodër

Set off this morning on a guided walking tour of Shkodër to see some of the main sights and to learn a bit about the city’s history. Starting from the Ottoman-era Mesi bridge, walk to the old town and take in the panoramic views from Rozafa castle. Shkodër’s cultural heritage is on full display through its historic architecture and monuments. The rest of the day is free to explore, visit museums or relax at a cafe or at the hotel. (F)

Freizeit: Shkodër
Event: Guided Walking Tour of Shkodër (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Treva

Optionale Ausflüge:
Site of Memory and Memorial Museum (**)
Venice Art Mask Factory (**)

8. Tag Shkodër / Tirana

Travel south from Shkodër this morning and stop in the small mountain town of Kruje. Explore the city on foot learn a bit about its fascinating history and significance since Roman times. After time for lunch, continue driving south to the city of Tirana, Albania’s capital, and check into the hotel for the evening. (F)

Transport: Shkodër – Krujë (2.0h)
Event: Kruje Entrance Fees (1.5h)
Transport: Krujë – Tirana (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Metro Tirana

9. Tag Tirana / Vlorë

Drive east from Tirana this morning to the coast, and to the ancient Roman remains of Durrës, dating back more than 3000 years. Explore the fascinating site with your CEO and see the massive amphitheatre which could hold up to 20,000 people. In the afternoon, continue south to the city of Vlorë and set off on an exploration walk of the old town to see the Muradie Mosque and other striking historical landmarks. The rest of the evening is free to relax and find a spot to watch the sunset over the Adriatic sea. (F)

Transport: Tirana – Durrës (0.75h)
Event: Visit Durrës (1.0h)
Transport: Durrës – Vlorë (2.0h)
Event: Orientation Walk of Vlorë (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Semajo Vlore

10. Tag Vlorë

Be immersed in Albanian culture today on a hike to a shepherd outpost in the mountains. Start walking from the community of Tragjas, heading up the mountain to meet the local shepherds who will share their time with us. Learn about their traditional life in the mountains and enjoy a delicious typical lunch before hiking back down to the bus for the trip back to Vlorë. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city or to relax. (F) (M)

Transport: Vlorë – Tragjas (0.5h)
Event: Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch (5.0h)
Transport: Tragjas – Vlorë (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Semajo Vlore

11. Tag Vlorë / Gjirokastër

Drive along the spectacular Albanian Riviera today to Gjirokastër with a number of stops and highlights along the way. First, visit the small beach town of Himarë and have a bit of time for lunch. Continue to Ksamil and visit the beautiful and historic castle of Ali Pasha, dramatically perched on the edge of a peninsula jutting out into the sea. Next visit the ruins of city of Butrint, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site that was once an ancient Greek city. Arrive to Gjirokastër in the evening and check into the hotel. (F)

Transport: Vlorë – Himarë (1.5h)
Event: Visit Himarë (1.0h)
Transport: Himarë – Ksamil (1.5h)
Event: Ali Pasha Castle
Event: Butrint National Archaeological Park (2.0h)
Transport: Ksamil – Gjirokastër (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Number One

12. Tag Gjirokastër

Set off after breakfast with your CEO to explore the old city of Gjirokastër. Pass by some of the historic sites like the obelisk and the imposing Girokastra Castle then take some free time to continue exploring and to find some lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to a local winery to tour the vineyard with one of the local experts and to taste their wines with a light dinner. The rest of the evening is free after returning to the hotel. (F) (A)

Event: Gjirokastër Walking Tour (1.0h)
Event: Gjirokastër Winery Visit and Light Dinner (4.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Number One

13. Tag Gjirokastër / Berat

Drive north today to the riverside city of Berat, known for its white Ottoman houses. In the afternoon, set off on a walking tour with your CEO to explore. Visit the castle, the remains of a sprawling 13th century fortress as well as the traditional low neighbourhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. The remainder of the day is free to continue exploring before regrouping in the evening for a traditional Albanian meal and farewell dinner. (F) (A)

Transport: Gjirokastër – Berat (3.0h)
Event: Berat Walking Tour (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Mangalemi Berat

14. Tag Berat / Tirana

Leave Berat after breakfast for the drive back to Tirana, arriving around midday. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore the city or to relax, then head out for an optional dinner in the evening with your CEO and fellow travellers. (F)

Transport: Berat – Tirana (2.0h)
Freizeit: Tirana
Unterkunft: Hotel Metro Tirana

15. Tag Tirana / Ohrid

Cross the border into North Macedonia and travel to the beautiful city of Ohrid, referred to as the „Jerusalem of the Balkans“ due to its 365 churches with one for each day of the year. Take some free time to find lunch in one of the bazaars and then take a short boat cruise to admire the city’s highlights and the surrounding scenery. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring or to relax. (F)

Transport: Tirana – Ohrid (3.0h)
Freizeit: Ohrid
Event: Lake Cruise (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Su Hotel Ohrid

16. Tag Ohrid

Set off with your CEO this morning on an walking exploration of Ohrid. Discover the old town with it’s iconic landmarks and historic architecture then wander through the local bazaar. Later, join a chef to learn about local delicious specialties that will serve as a light lunch lunch before visiting the Roman amphitheatre. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to continue exploring or to relax at the hotel before an optional dinner out in the evening. (F) (M)

Event: Ohrid Walking Tour (3.0h)
Event: Regional Cooking Demonstration and Light Lunch (1.0h)
Freizeit: Ohrid
Unterkunft: Su Hotel Ohrid

Optionaler Ausflug:
Bay of Bones Museum (**)

17. Tag Ohrid / Skopje

Wave goodbye to Ohrid this morning as you depart for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Stop in Bitola for a pleasant walk along the pedestrian street called Shirok Sokak before travelling onward to wine region. Sample the local flavours before ending in the capital. Later, set off on foot with your CEO to see some of the city’s striking architecture followed by a walk up to the Castle of Kale to revel in the city views. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring or to relax. (F) (M)

Transport: Ohrid – Bitola (1.25h)
Event: Sirok Sokak Walking Tour (1.0h)
Transport: Bitola – Gradsko (1.5h)
Event: Winery Tour with Tasting (1.0h)
Transport: Gradsko – Skopje (1.0h)
Event: Orientation Walk Skopje (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Centar Skopje

18. Tag Skopje / Prizren

Enjoy a relaxed morning before driving across the border into Kosovo and to the city of Prizren. Set off with your CEO on an orientation walk through town along the Bistrica river, crossing the iconic old stone bridge and onto the cobble-stoned Shadervan square. The rest of the afternoon is free before re-grouping in the evening for a walk up to the town fortress for beautiful sunset views of the town, river and valley. (F)

Transport: Skopje – Prizren (1.25h)
Event: Orientation Walk Prizren (1.0h)
Event: Prizren Fortress Sunset Walk (0.5h)
Unterkunft: My Hotel Prizren

19. Tag Prizren

Enjoy a free day in Prinzen to explore the city, take a wine tasting excursion or to relax. Perhaps join your CEO for a morning visit to the filigree shops to browse the textiles and shops or head out on a leisurely hike along the Bistrica River to see the local shepherds. (F)

Freizeit: Prizren
Unterkunft: My Hotel Prizren

Optionale Ausflüge:
Sinan Pasha Mosque (**)
Mountain Bike Rentals (**)
Cevapi Meal (**)

20. Tag Prizren / Pristina

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Prizren before journeying onward to Pristina, the bustling commerce hub and capital of Kosovo. Explore the city’s highlights with your CEO on a walking exploration and get immersed in its rich history before taking the rest of the day free for individual exploration or to relax at a cafe. Head out in the evening for an optional final dinner out with the group. (F)

Transport: Prizren – Pristina (1.5h)
Event: Walking Tour Pristina (1.5h)
Freizeit: Pristina
Unterkunft: Hotel Begolli Pristina

Optionale Ausflüge:
Ethnographic Museum (**)
Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque (**)

21. Tag Pristina

Depart at any time. (F)

Event: Tag der Abreise (Aktivitäten)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch, Tragjas
Dein Foodie-Moment: Gjirokastër Winery Visit and Light Dinner, Gjirokastër
Dein Foodie-Moment: Regional Cooking Demonstration and Light Lunch, Ohrid. Kotor orientation walk. Boat tour from Kotor to Perast. Budva Old Town walk. Visit Ostrog Monastery. Full-day excursion to Biogradska Gora National Park. Kolasin 4×4 Off-Road Excursion. Orientation walk of Podgorica. Theth National Park visit. Walking tour of Shkoder. Walking tour of Kruje. Evening orientaion walk of Tirana. Tour of the Durrës archaeological site. Orientation walk of Vlorë. Visit Himare. Entrance to the Ali Pasha Castle. Visit Butrint National Archaeological Park. Walking tour of Gjirokastër. Walking tour of Berat. Boat cruise on Lake Ohrid. Walking tour of Ohrid. Visit Bitola and walk along the Sirok Sokak. Winery tasting with light lunch. Skopje walking tour. Prizren orientation walk. Prizren Fortress sunset walk. Pristina walking tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (20 nts).
Transport: Boat, private vehicle, 4×4, walking.
Mahlzeiten: 20 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

08.08.2026 -30.10.2027 EUR 1149

Gruppengröße: Max 16, avg 12.

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