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Cycle the Balkans

Summary:

Take to the saddle to experience the best of Europe without the tourist hordes

Duration
15 Days
Countries
3
Next Departure
26-Apr-2024
Starting at
± USD 2,932.00
Price per day
± USD 195.00
Tour Type

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Operator
Exodus
Tour
Cycle the Balkans
Travel Style
Bicycle Tour where you ride a bike
Group Size
6 - 16
Overall rating
Star Rating: 5 (4.80)
Age Group
16 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category

Summary

Take to the saddle to experience the best of Europe without the tourist hordes

Map: Cycle the Balkans (Exodus)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Start Tirana
Day 2
Transfer To Lake Ohrid; Cross The Border Into Nort...
Day 3
Climb To A Mountain-Bound High Plateau; Follow The...
Day 4
Cycle Towards Lake Mavrovo
Day 5
Transfer From Mavrovo To The Kosovo Border; Contin...
Day 6
Climb To Prevalle Through The Forest Of Kodra E Di...
Day 7
Free Day In Peje
Day 8
Transfer To Montenegro Border; Cycle To Berane Via...
Day 9
Pedal To Andrijevica And Onto Kolasin; Magnificent...
Day 10
Short Transfer To Mojkovac; Cycle Through The Tara...
Day 11
Morning Climb Out Of Zabljak Through The Durmitor ...
Day 12
Cycle Towards Nikšić
Day 13
Short Transfer To Vilsu; Cycle To The Bay Of Kotor
Day 14
Transfer To Bar; Cycle Close To Lake Shkodra; Fini...
Day 15
End Shkoder

Travel Countries (3): Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro

Travel Cities (6): Kotor, Lake Ohrid, Ohrid, Podgorica, Shkodër, Tirana

Details

Spanning a swathe of southeastern Europe, the Balkans offer the best of the continent in one intriguing package: history-drenched towns,cloud-brushing mountains and exceptional cuisine. We take to the saddle for this trip, allowing us to easily integrate into the lesser visited (but no less intoxicating) destinations of Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia. Along the way, we visit the Unesco-listed lakeside town of Ohrid, tackle the ups and downs of the imposing Durmitor mountains and enjoy a sun-and-sea flop at the Bay of Kotor, a perfect end to the ride.

Highlights

  • Visit the Unesco-listed town of Ohrid in North Macedonia
  • Experience the magnificent Mavrov Lake and nationalpark
  • Challenge yourself against the Durmitor mountains, part of the Dinaric Alps

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts and two dinners are included. Food in the Balkans is quite varied thanks to the many influences on the country, particularly from the Mediterranean, combining Turkish, Greek and Italian tastes. Dairy products, especially milk and yoghurt, are present in almost every meal, usually locally sourced. Due to the fertile valleys, fresh mountain springs and Mediterranean climate, the Balkans still have a subsistence culture and show very little signs of changing. In the countryside, expect your food to have been reared/grown not too far from your plate. Breakfasts are typically eggs, fresh bread, jam, honey and coffee or tea. For lunch and dinner, meat dishes are often goat or lamb with fish dishes such as trout and whitebait. Courses often come in mezze form with a variety of vegetables, salad, freshly baked bread, homemade cheeses, local wines and, of course, raki. Your guide will recommend the best restaurant options in the towns.
  • All breakfasts and two dinners included
  • All accommodation
  • Local bike hire

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Single supplement
  • E-bike hire

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Tirana

Arrow Going To

Shkodër

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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