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Balkans: Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania & Kosovo

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The Western Balkans is a region of dramatic contrasts, spanning Croatia's Adriatic coastline and Dalmatian islands, Bosnia & Herzegovina's Ottoman-era cities, Montenegro's rugged mountains and fjords, Albania's untouched beaches and ancient ruins, and Kosovo's emerging cultural scene. The region draws travellers with its mix of medieval old towns — including Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Mostar — alongside national parks like Plitvice and Prokletije. History runs deep here, from Roman and Byzantine heritage to the complex legacy of the Yugoslav era, making it rich ground for those interested in culture and recent history. Independent and group travellers are increasingly drawn to the Balkans for its affordability, scenic diversity, and the warm hospitality of its people across all five countries.

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Balkans: Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania & Kosovo · 8 days

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Dubrovnik to Tirana: Self-Launched Balkans Explorer (Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo)

A self-launched version of Choose Balkans' 8-day semi-private Dubrovnik-to-Tirana loop, swapping the private car and tour leader for local buses, shared minivans and trains. You'll still hit the highlights — Mostar's Stari Most, Sarajevo's bazaar, Blagaj, Kotor, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Shkoder's Rozafa Castle, the Mrizi i Zanave farm, Prizren, Gjakova, Decan Monastery, Rahovec vineyards, Kruja and a Tirana food crawl — but at backpacker prices. Buses in the Balkans are cheap, frequent in summer, and bookable on arrival or via GetByBus/BalkanViator; the trade-off is slower travel and occasional early starts. Costs are rough per-person estimates in GBP.

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