Private Tour: Charms of the Balkan Peninsula 8 Days 7 Nights (Skopje, Tirana, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo)

• Arrive in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia that charmingly blends antiquity with modern architecture, and transfer to your accommodation by private van.
• Stroll across the Stone Bridge, the city's historic landmark spanning the Vardar River, built in the 15th century.
• Experience the atmosphere of the Old Bazaar, one of the largest Ottoman-style ancient markets in the Balkans, surrounded by traditional shops and handicrafts.

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• Travel to Ohrid, an ancient lakeside town designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Admire the beauty of Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe, surrounded by tranquil nature.
• Visit the Church of St. John at Kaneo, a 13th-century Orthodox church standing on a cliff overlooking the lake.
• Stroll through Ohrid Old Town, admiring traditional houses and ancient stone alleys.

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• Cross the border into Albania and stop in Elbasan to view the Ottoman-era Elbasan Castle Walls.
• Head to Tirana, the colorful capital of Albania, bustling with life and modern cafés.
• Explore Skanderbeg Square, the city center surrounded by museums, important government buildings, and the monument to the national hero.

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• Depart northward to Shkoder, the historical and cultural center of northern Albania.
• Take in the expansive scenery of Lake Shkodra, the largest freshwater lake on the Balkan Peninsula.
• Cross the border to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, and enjoy the city's atmosphere with its shady public parks and historical ruins.

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• Set off along scenic routes to the Bay of Kotor, Southern Europe's fjord renowned for its world-class breathtaking scenery.
• Explore Kotor Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage medieval town, wandering through ancient stone alleyways and viewing the Kotor Fortified Walls climbing up the steep cliffside.
• Cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina to Trebinje, and relax with a stroll through Trebinje Old Town along the peaceful river.

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• Travel to Mostar, an important historic town reflecting a blend of Eastern and Western cultures.
• Admire Stari Most, a 16th-century Ottoman architectural masterpiece spanning the emerald-green Neretva River, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Stroll through Mostar Old Town, experiencing ancient cobblestone streets, souvenir shops, and Bosnian-style cafés.

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• Travel to Konjic and stop to admire the Konjic Old Bridge, a stone bridge spanning the river amidst mountain scenery.
• Arrive in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a hub of history and cultural diversity.
• Stroll through Baščaršija, the historic marketplace at the heart of the Old Town brimming with lively Ottoman charm.

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• Enjoy the morning atmosphere in Sarajevo before your private van with driver picks you up and transfers you to Sarajevo Airport for a safe journey home.