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Classic Balkans: Croatia to Albania

Zagreb → Tirana 28 days Up to 16

About this trip

Twenty-eight days through the Balkans, starting on Croatia's coast and finishing in Albania, taking in cities, villages and national parks along the way.

Expect a mix of pace and scenery — grand lakes and waterfalls, medieval and Soviet-era towns, centuries-old tombstones and fortress ruins, with plenty of time to wander on foot.

A fully guided group trip covering a lot of ground over four weeks, with both private and shared room options depending on what you book.

What you'll do

  • Walk the waterfalls and lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • See the medieval Stećak necropolis tombstones
  • Visit the Castle of Ali Pasha, setting for a scene in The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Explore Croatia's coastal towns and ports
  • Take in Albania's Soviet-era cities and architecture
Good to know
  • A long trip at 28 days, moving through multiple countries and towns
  • Easy pace suits those who want culture and sightseeing without heavy physical demands
  • Group sizes and fully guided format mean a structured itinerary with a set group
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£3,375 less all-in
Croatia Island Sail
4.7from £8658 days
The trade-off: 20 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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How it compares

The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.

Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.

Best month to go

Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £4,080, about 45% below the priciest month (Jul).

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Getting there

Zagreb
One-way · arrive 16 Oct 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Zagreb · 16 Oct17 Oct

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