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Albania & Kosovo

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Albania and Kosovo are two of the Western Balkans' most compelling and underexplored destinations, offering a striking mix of rugged mountain landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant city culture. Albania is known for its dramatic Albanian Riviera coastline, the UNESCO-listed city of Gjirokastër, and the wild peaks of the Albanian Alps, while Kosovo — Europe's youngest country — draws visitors with its medieval Serbian Orthodox monasteries, the lively capital Pristina, and the breathtaking Rugova Canyon. Both countries carry a rich layered heritage shaped by Illyrian, Ottoman, and communist-era influences. Independent travellers are increasingly drawn here for adventure hiking, cultural exploration, and some of the most affordable travel in Europe.

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Albania & Kosovo · 8 days

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Discover North Albania & Kosovo – Self-Launched

A self-launched version of Exodus' Discover North Albania & Kosovo tour. Over 8 days you'll explore Tirana's buzzy streets, fortified stone homes and foodie villages, cross into Kosovo to confront the moving history of the 1990s war in Prekaz and Prishtina, discover medieval Orthodox monasteries at Gracanica, Peja and Decan, wander Gjakova's grand Ottoman bazaar, then finish with the jaw-dropping Lake Koman ferry through the Albanian Alps and a farm-to-table feast in the countryside. All the culture, history, scenery and local hospitality of the original — at a fraction of the price, using public transport, shared shuttles and budget guesthouses.

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