This tour is offered twice annually, in May & September. The dates are the brochure which you can download. Given here for easy reference:
May 15-30 and September 18-October 3, 2027
Experience old world Europe on this fascinating Balkans tour of four Balkans countries: Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia.
The tour starts with arrival in the capital city Tirana. We travel through Albania including visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the best of the museums. In addition, we will observe traditional village life in small picturesque villages.
Our cultural group tour ventures into some of the most scenic cities and small towns of Macedonia and Kosovo, including Ohrid, Skopje, Prizren and Pec (also called Peja by Albanians).
Continuing to Serbia we will enjoy a full experience of this beautiful region of Southern Europe. The tour of Serbia is six days and includes Novi Pazar- capital of the southern area called Sandzak, a predominately Muslim community; the rural mountain villages of Mount Zlatibor.
The tour culminates with three full days of touring in Belgrade, the Serbian capital for 6 centuries.
This amazing journey through the Balkans with Original World Tours, your small group travel experts, is hand-crafted for a truly authentic travel experience.
To find the dates that you wish to book, click the button “See Availability,” a calendar appears. You will see dates in black ink. Click on the date to select it. If you want a future date, use the arrow to move forward on the calendar to view additional dates.
Trip pricing is contingent upon a minimum of four (4) participants and is subject to adjustment should this minimum not be met.
Explore Albania’s historic towns
Discover traditional village life
Marvel at the ancient city of Apollonia
Admire the archeological sites of Butrint
Enjoy Macedonia’s Beautiful Lake Ohrid town
Kosovo’s two marvelous UNESCO monasteries in Pec (Peja)
Serbian countryside and traditional villages
Belgrade, the majestic capital of Serbia
Accommodations with breakfast
Arrival/Departure transfers on tour dates (additional cost on other days)
Accompanying guide Albania through Kosovo
Additional local guides in Macedonia & Kosovo
Accompanying guide throughout Serbia.
Transport by ac mini-van or larger depending on group size—there will be more seats than people.
Meals: 6 lunches & 7 dinners based on min 4 people
Bottled water during drives and sightseeing
Monument entrance fees
International airfare
Tourist tax (if any)
Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel porters
Meals other than those listed
Original World, founded in 1997, offers hand-crafted immersive journeys steeped in vibrant local color and time-honored traditions. Original World is a boutique company, not a corporate conglomerate. Our services are personalized and we offer options for flexibility even within a group tour. Our small group tours feel like a private tour experience with like-minded travel companions. Explore destinations that maintain a traditional culture in India, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe.