Balkan Road Adventure
Location:Tirana, Albania; Skopje, Macedonia; Pristina, Kosovo; Podgorica, Montenegro; Sarajevo, Bosnia
Duration:14 days
Travelers:A group of 5 adults on a road trip exploring Balkan countries
Day 1
Explore Tirana - Discover the vibrant culture and history of Tirana with visits to Skanderbeg Square, Bunk'Art, and the National History Museum.Locations:Skanderbeg Square
Meals:Mullixhiu
Day 2Travel to Ohrid - Drive from Tirana to Ohrid, Macedonia. Enjoy the beautiful lake and medieval architecture.Locations:Lake Ohrid
Meals:Kaneo Restaurant
Day 3Explore Skopje - Visit landmarks such as the Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, and Kale Fortress.Locations:Stone Bridge
Meals:Old House Restaurant
Day 4Journey to Pristina - Travel to Pristina, Kosovo. Visit the Ethnographic Museum and the Newborn Monument.Locations:Newborn Monument
Meals:Liburnia Restaurant
Day 5Discover Peja - Visit the Rugova Canyon and the Peć Patriarchate in Peja, Kosovo.Locations:Rugova Canyon
Meals:Restaurant Mulliri
Day 6Drive to Podgorica - Head to Podgorica, Montenegro. Spend time exploring the city center and Millenium Bridge.Locations:Millennium Bridge
Meals:Pod Volat
Day 7Adventure to Kotor - Visit the Bay of Kotor and hike the ancient city walls.Locations:Bay of Kotor
Meals:Konoba Stari Grad
Day 8Discover Durmitor National Park - Explore the natural beauty of Durmitor, including Black Lake and Tara River Canyon.Locations:Durmitor National Park
Meals:Momcilov Grad
Day 9Travel to Sarajevo - Journey to Sarajevo, Bosnia. Visit the historic Baščaršija bazaar and the Latin Bridge.Locations:Baščaršija
Meals:4 Sobe Gospođe Safije
Day 10Explore Mostar - See the iconic Stari Most bridge and the historic town of Mostar.Locations:Stari Most
Meals:Sadrvan
Day 11Visit Blagaj - Explore the Blagaj Tekke, a Dervish monastery, set beside the Buna River.Locations:Blagaj Tekke
Meals:Restaurant Vrelo
Day 12Relax at Neum - Spend a relaxing day at the coastal town of Neum enjoying the beaches.Locations:Neum Beaches
Meals:Restoran Laguna
Day 13Return to Tirana - Journey back to Tirana, with stops along the Adriatic coast for scenic views.
Meals:La Ricetta
Day 14Relive the Memories - A day to relax, review photos, and soak in the last few moments in Tirana before departure.
Meals:Era Vila
Accommodations
Hotel - Stay in centrally located hotels in each city for ease of access to attractions.
Food
Local cuisine - Try traditional Balkan dishes in each region to experience the rich culinary heritage.
Additional Points
Ensure you have all necessary travel documents and check visa requirements for each country.
Rent a car with GPS for easier navigation across country borders.
Plan for multiple currency exchanges, as each country may have different currency.
Consider purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind during your road trip.