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Balkans (Albania, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo)

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The Balkans is a culturally rich and geographically diverse region in southeastern Europe, spanning rugged mountain ranges, ancient river valleys, and a stunning Adriatic and Aegean coastline. Albania draws travellers with its dramatic Albanian Riviera, UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër, and some of Europe's last untouched wilderness. Greece anchors the region with its legendary ancient ruins, island-hopping culture, and vibrant cities like Athens and Thessaloniki. North Macedonia and Kosovo add compelling layers of Ottoman heritage, medieval monasteries, and an emerging independent travel scene centred around Skopje, Ohrid, and Prizren — making the wider Balkans a favourite for travellers seeking history, nature, and off-the-beaten-path adventure.

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Balkans (Albania, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo) · 14 days

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Balkans Four-Country Circuit: Albania, Greece, North Macedonia & Kosovo — Self-Launched

A DIY version of InAlb's 14-day private Balkans loop from Tirana — same route and same headline sights (Berat, Butrint, Gjirokastra, Meteora, Ohrid, Tetovo, Matka Canyon, Prizren, Valbona, Koman Lake, Kruja) rebuilt on local buses, minibuses, shared taxis and one ferry. Expect castles, Ottoman bazaars, Orthodox monasteries and mountain valleys on a backpacker budget. Distances are short on paper but mountain roads are slow, so plan for early starts and occasional long transfer days — and this is a guide-free independent trip, so you book tickets and arrange pickups yourself.

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