Discover the Balkans

Get to know Europe’s most underrated region, where ancient history and Alpine peaks meet the sumptuous Adriatic coast.Southern Europe doesn’t end in Italy. All you need to do is hop a little further east, across the Adriatic Sea, and a treasure trove of hidden gems await in the Balkans. This trip allows you to discover the region’s finest riches across 11 culturally rich days in five distinctly unique nations. We start in Albania, with a spot of history in Tirana and natural beauty on Lake Ohrid. Then it’s over to North Macedonia for an epic boat trip down the fjord-like Matka Canyon. Get cultural in Skopje and meet Europe’s youngest country, Kosovo, in the city of Prizren. We’ll dip back into Albania to go hiking in the Albanian Alps, before reaching Lake Skadar and entering Montenegro. Marvel at the coastal, old world charm of Budva and Kotor, before we wrap up our adventure in Croatia, with an exploration of Dubrovnik’s iconic medieval streets.HIGHLIGHTS Visit 5 countries, 10 cities and countless natural landscapes Explore the underground bunkers of Tirana Traverse the jaw-dropping Matka Canyon by boat Get historical in the storied city of Skopje  Sip coffee with a local family in Prizren Lunch with the locals at a rural Albanian farm Embark on an epic guided hike in Valbona Valley National Park Enjoy spectacular view of Lake Skadar from Rozafa Castle Discover the magical coastal cities of Budva and Kotor Get fantastical on the iconic streets of Dubrovnik