Autumn Colors of the Western Balkans – 11 Day Tour

Private transfer from the airport to your hotel, followed by free time to relax after your flight. Overnight: Tirana

Visit Krujë's old bazaar and hilltop castle, along with the Skanderbeg Museum. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at Mrizi i Zanave — a unique experience on a real Albanian farm, sampling the region's traditional cuisine. Continue to Shkodër for an evening walk along the pedestrian promenade and free time. Overnight: Shkodër

Drive into the Albanian Alps to Theth National Park, where autumn paints the surrounding beech forests and limestone peaks in brilliant shades of gold and copper. For those able to hike, the Grunas Waterfall trail is available as an optional excursion; visit the village church and the historic Lock-in Tower. Overnight: Theth

For hikers, an optional trail leads to the Blue Eye spring; for those who prefer not to hike, a relaxed stop for coffee or lunch in Razë is offered instead. Return to Shkodër to visit the castle, with a free afternoon to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight: Shkodër

Depart at 8:30am. First stop at the panoramic viewpoint over Sveti Stefan, followed by a second stop in Budva's old town, with lunch in Budva. Continue to Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a walk through the old town, with free time in the afternoon to enjoy the magic of the city. Overnight: Kotor

Depart Kotor via Njeguši, with brief stops in Cetinje, the old royal capital of Montenegro, and Podgorica, followed by lunch in Kolašin. Continue to Biogradska National Park, one of Europe's last three remaining virgin primeval forests, for a walk and a boat ride on Biogradska Lake. A traditional dinner awaits you back in Kolašin. Overnight: Kolašin

Depart for Kosovo through the Accursed Mountains, with a rest stop en route. Lunch stop in an alpine village, Kuqishtë, and then continue through Rugova Canyon with a stop at the Peja Patriarchate before arriving in Peja. Walk through Peja's old bazaar/çarshia, with free time. Overnight: Peja

Visit the Visoki Dečani Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before arriving in Prizren. Explore the League of Prizren Museum, the Sinan Pasha Mosque, and the Stone Bridge, followed by lunch in Prizren — including a hands-on experience preparing Vekshi me Shpate and Fli. Free time in the afternoon, with an optional visit to Prizren Fortress at sunset for those able to walk up. Overnight: Prizren

Depart for Skopje via Prevallë. In Skopje, enjoy a boat ride through Matka Canyon and visit the Vrelo Cave, one of the deepest underwater caves in the world, and then return to Skopje for a walk through the city center and bazaar, with a free afternoon. Overnight: Skopje

Depart for Ohrid, with a short stop in Mavrovo for coffee at a panoramic lakeside viewpoint. Arrive in Ohrid and visit a family-run winery for a tasting paired with lunch (or, for those who prefer, a lunch at a traditional restaurant instead). Return to Ohrid afterward, with a free afternoon. Overnight: Ohrid

Visit Ohrid's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including the panoramic viewpoint at the Church of St. John at Kaneo, the Museum of Paper, and the Church of St. Sophia. Depart for St. Naum, stopping in Tushemisht or Drilon for lunch. Return to Tirana for a craft beer tasting paired with local dishes (or, for those who prefer, a full traditional dinner instead) (For guests departing the following day: an additional night in Tirana and a private transfer the next morning can be arranged.)