WELCOME TO AGROTOURS MACEDONIA & BEYOND
Welcome to EcoTours Kompas, where tree-hugging and memory-making go hand in hand for the whole family! Get ready to swap your screens for some good ol' dirt—our agro tours are the perfect way for you and your loved ones to reconnect with Mother Nature, no Wi-Fi needed! Immerse yourselves in the joyful whirlwind of local traditions, where everyone can roll up their sleeves and take part in our sustainable projects. Together, you’ll create unforgettable family memories while supporting the locals and nurturing the Earth. Join us for an adventure that’s fun for all ages!
FAMILY AGRO TOURS
FAMILY AGRO TOURS - connect your youngsters to nature. Our family Agro tours allow you and your family to reunite with Mother Earth. Experience the running of the chickens and the young chicks, learn how to milk a goat, and harvest your breakfast. Let your children experience the riches of the farm and, in the process, bring life to a family whose children have been away for a long time. Enjoy the tranquility and peace of the forgotten villages and educate yourself and your family about the old ways of living. Please share your knowledge of sustainability and responsibility from your experience travel and teach the locals how to preserve, save and look out for their untouched natural recourses and lifestyle.
🌿 9-Day Eco-Agro Itinerary: “Taste & Nature of Macedonia”
The tour includes the following services:
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Private transfer with a driver / professional English speaking Eco tour leader for the full tour.
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Accommodation in Double / Twin or Single rooms upon request and demand.
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All meals ( breakfast, lunch & dinner ) home made cooked by host or self cooked.
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Cooking classes, utensils, working farm gear needed for planting and enjoying your stay on the farm.
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All entrance fees for places of interest included in the program ( churches, monasteries or museums)
📍 Day 1-2: Arrival in Skopje & transfer to Ormani
Rural Life Immersion
Day 1: Welcome to Omorani
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Arrival and check-in at Rancho na Vancho i Kata, a charming farmstead nestled in the village of Omorani.
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Welcome homemade lunch featuring organic vegetables, cheeses, and local bread.
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Afternoon activity: Farm tour — meet the goats, chickens, and learn about the sustainable farming methods practiced by the hosts.
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Evening: Campfire storytelling and tasting of homemade rakija and herbal teas.
Day 2: Life on the Farm
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Morning: Join the hosts for morning chores — milking goats, collecting eggs, and gardening.
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Cooking workshop: Learn to prepare traditional Macedonian dishes such as gjomleze and tavče gravče, with freshly picked ingredients.
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Afternoon: Guided nature walk through nearby hills to forage for wild herbs and learn about local biodiversity.
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Evening: Rustic dinner with folk music from the region. Optional stargazing opportunity.
📍 Day 3-4: Villa Prespa – Resen / Prespa Region
Sustainable Living & Lake Culture
Day 3: Arrival at Villa Prespa
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Transfer to Resen and check-in at eco-friendly Villa Prespa.
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Lunch: Enjoy a meal made from seasonal produce from the villa’s permaculture gardens.
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Afternoon: Guided orchard tour — learn about the famous Prespa apples and participate in fruit picking (seasonal).
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Evening: Apple cider and juice tasting workshop with light snacks and local cheeses.
Day 4: Lakeside Eco Activities
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Morning: Eco-kayaking or birdwatching at Lake Prespa (home to rare Dalmatian pelicans).
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Cooking activity: Make traditional Prespa ajvar or fruit preserves with the guidance of local women’s cooperatives.
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Evening: Farm-to-table dinner with stories about Prespa's heritage and environmental conservation efforts.
📍 Day 5-6: Chateau Orman – Ohrid
Wine, Wellness & UNESCO Nature
Day 5: Arrival at Chateau Orman
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Arrival and welcome drink — sample Chateau Orman’s boutique schnapps.
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Lunch on the terrace overlooking the cherry tree planataions.
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Afternoon: Local activities with digging in the local garden, watering and picking local vegetables for dinner. Stroll by the river and helping clear the plastic and garbage left by locals with the host and his father.
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Evening: Schnapps tasting paired with local delicatessens and storytelling about Macedonian schnappse & wine culture.
Day 6: Lake Ohrid & Culinary Delights
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Morning excursion: Visit to Ohrid town (optional), or stay for a slow breakfast and yoga at the chateau.
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Midday: Join a cooking session on preparing Ohrid trout (if in season) and lake fish specialties.
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Afternoon: Eco-picnic by Lake Ohrid with homemade pies, salads, and juices.
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Evening: Relax with herbal tea under the stars or enjoy live acoustic music.
📍 Day 7-8: Mia Hotel – Mavrovo National Park
Mountains, Meadows & Traditional Life
Day 7: Into the Wild Mavrovo
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Scenic transfer to Mavrovo and check-in at the eco-conscious Mia Hotel.
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Lunch: Mountain meal with local dairy, beans, and cornbread.
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Afternoon: Nature hike or biking around the lake or to the old submerged church.
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Evening: Film night on the hotel’s terrace showcasing Macedonian nature and culture.
Day 8: Mountain Culture & Cooking
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Morning: Join a local shepherd for a cheese-making workshop in the village of Galichnik or nearby hamlets.
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Lunch: Picnic with mountain views and fresh dairy delicacies.
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Afternoon: Traditional dance class or craft-making session with a local artisan (weaving, wool felting).
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Farewell dinner: Celebrate the journey with a slow-cooked lamb dish and local wines.
📍 Day 9: Mia Hotel Mavrovo - departure for Skopje
Final farewell to Nature
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Optional sunrise yoga or nature walk around the Mavrovo lake.
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Breakfast and heartfelt goodbyes.
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Time permitted, we will stroll through Skopje for some sights and insights on the lifestyle in the Capital.
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Departure transfer arranged to Skopje
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Price may vary on season, availability or number of explorers joining the tour.
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Accommodations are limited with beds so suitable replacements will be provided if needed.
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Regardless of accommodations all events, cooking classes and working with your hands will be done on the locations as mentioned in the itinerary.
THEMATIC AGRO TOURS
THEMATIC AGRO TOURS - What excites you? We’re thrilled to connect you with your next Agro Adventure! Macedonia is bursting with agricultural, and we can’t wait to you rediscover the rich traditions that have been overshadowed by modern life. Picture yourself on an exhilarating tobacco-picking adventure in Pelagonija, near the iconic city of Prilep, where generations have cultivated some of the world’s finest tobacco for exquisite cigarettes! Or how about soaking up the beauty of Lake Prespa during the picking season for the delicious Zlaten Delishes apples, believed to have been brought by Alexander the Great himself? If apples aren’t your thing, dive into the world of wine with a delightful experience along the Vardar River in the Tikvesh region, home to over 100 amazing private wineries! You choose your favorite delicacy, and’ll whip up an unforgettable feast just for you!
The Great Tobacco Agro-Adventure
The tour includes the following services:
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Private transfer with a driver / professional English speaking Eco tour leader for the full tour.
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Accommodation in Double / Twin or Single rooms upon request and demand.
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All meals ( breakfast, lunch & dinner ) home made cooked, restaurant or local taverns.
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Cooking class, tools for work, extra gear needed for work on the plantation.
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All entrance fees for places of interest included in the program ( churches, monasteries or museums)
📍 Day 1-3: Arrival in Skopje & transfer to Prilep
Short sightseeing of Skopje and onwards to Prilep
Introduction to the tobacco
Day 1: Welcome to Prilep
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Arrival in the city of Prilep and welcome drinks and sweets for the hosts. Meet and greet the people who will educate you on the process of tobacco production, from seed to product. Meet the family over the taste of home made cooked lunch from the local specialties.
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Accommodation in small hotel, homestay or private air B & B .
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Night stroll down the old Turkish Market to join the vivid crowd sipping their final coffee and tea.
Day 2: Prilep
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Morning: Early morning wake up to join the hosts on their farm. On route pick up local bakery pastry for breakfast with the hosts. Have your breakfast and local Macedonian coffee or tea with the hosts discussing the working day. Set off and enjoy a days worth labor in the wonderful fields of tobacco.
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Lunch break: Possible short educational coarse of making homemade bread and enjoying local products with your lunch. Sip from the earth jars of the nectars of homemade juices.
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Afternoon: Guided tour to the monastery of Treskavec to visit this amazing place known for its position and location worthy of a Hollywood movie. Talk to the local priest who speaks several languages and, if you dare, walk to the rustic rocky walls that combine the best location for bouldering. Enjoy the tranquility of the monastery Treskavec.
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Evening: Rustic dinner in a local tavern with folk music from the region.
📍 Day 3-4: Prilep region / Tobacco picking
From plant to product
Day 3: Prilep
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Early morning departure to the farm. Local homemade breakfast before we take off to the fields. We will learn about harvesting, knitting and drying the tobacco and participate in few of these events.
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Lunch: Enjoy a meal made from seasonal vegetables, home made bread, farmer's cheese and fresh milk.
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Afternoon: Afternoon coffee and homemade cake before we take a guided tour of the Prilep Tobacco museum. We will return to the farm for knitting tobacco and helping around with chores.
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Evening: Join the hosts for home made dinner and barbeque with some home made schnapps and wine.
Day 4: Prilep
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Morning: Breakfast in the old Turkish market with local pastry and organic vegetables.
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The day activities: Today we will make a break from the plantation and get to know the region. We will tour the city to see the monument of Alexander the Great , learn about the first rifle fired during WWII and enjoy the local ambiance. We will visit the monastery of St. Archangel Michael and take a hike to the Towers of King Marko. We will picnic lunch there and hear about the stories and legends of this great King Marko and his brave and strong horse Sharko. Return to hotel.
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Evening: Dinner in a local restaurant with local specially called SHIRDEN and special guests our wonderful hosts.
📍 Day 5-6: Exploring the Pelagonija region
Mountains, history, arts & crafts
Day 5: Prilep - Krushevo
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Morning departure for the town of Krushevo. Meet and greet your host the Bear ( Shape). Take a tour of the town and learn about the wine barrel making, lokum (Turkish delight) and the history of the town.
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Local lunch with our host the Bear and in process learn about production of home made sausages. We will taste some of the local specialties.
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Afternoon: Accommodate in hotel Park & spa center and free time to enjoy the pool, spa or just relax on the terrace.
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Evening: A short hike to the ski center and have an barbeque dinner with our host Shape, outside at his mountain hut overlooking the stars.
Day 6: Krushevo - Bitola - Ohrid
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Morning excursion: Visit to the city of Bitola, , sightseeing the city. Enjoy the old town, the Shirok sokak, and the old Turkish bazaar. Depart to Ohrid.
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Midday: On route we will stop at Rechica at the natural washing machines. Stop for lunch at the fish farm Paradise valley.
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Afternoon: Arrival at Lake Ohrid and accommodate. A short sightseeing of the city. Visit the castle, church St. Kaneo and St. Sofia and the house of Robevi.
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Evening: Relax with free time to explore the city and have dinner by your choice.
📍 Day 7-8: Exploring the Ohrid Lake district
History, nature and lake views
Day 7: Ohrid - St. Naum
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Scenic transfer to St. Naum with stop at the Bay of Bones for pictures. Boat ride at the springs of Drim in the National park Galichica. Visit the monastery of St. Naum.
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Lunch: a traditional Ohrid trout on a bark sailing on the springs of the river Drim. .
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Afternoon: Nature hike or biking around the lake or to the old submerged church.
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Evening: Free evening to do a night cruise of Ohrid or shopping in the old town.
Day 8: Ohrid - Prilep
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Morning: Depart from Ohrid and set off to the top of the National Park Galichica to return to Prilep. We will stop on the promenade for million dollar picture of lake Ohrid and, if we are up to a hike, continue to the top for a view of both lakes, Ohrid & Prespa. Descend to lake Prespa for a visit of the village Stenje for home made fish lunch. After lunch a boat ride to the unique Golem Grad island and learn about the summer palace of Tzar Samoil and the history of the island.
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Farewell dinner: A night to remember with our hosts, good homemade food and music for dancing local folk dances.
📍 Day 9: Prilep departure from Skopje
Departure transfer arranged to Skopje airport
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It is a seasonal tour, so departure dates are limited. Please ask in advance for availability and price.
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Price may vary due to departure dates, availability on the tour and number of explorers joining the tour.
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Accommodations are limited with homestay accommodations, so suitable replacements will be provided if needed.
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Regardless of accommodations all events, working classes, cooking classes. homemade lunches and dinners will be done at the same hosts, on the locations as mentioned in the itinerary.
BALKAN AGRO TOUR
BALKAN AGRO TOUR - Why should we limit our exploration to just Macedonia there is a whole Balkan Agro adventure awaiting us? Join us as we dive into the diverse landscapes rich agricultural heritage of the Balkans. Discover the lush fertile lands of Serbia, where you can truly appreciate the region's agricultural bounty. Take an exciting tour through the picturesque Mandarin Valley in Bosnia, the beauty of nature meets vibrant farming practices. Additionally, venture through the historic exYU military Air Force hangars in Montenegro, which now serve as the largest for wine production and storage in the Balkans. Don’t miss the chance walk on the wild side as you and interact with local farmers in both Albania and Kosovo. You will be truly astonished by the rapid advancement and development of the agricultural business in these once-forgotten countries, showcasing their potential and resilience.
Highlights of the tour :
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SKOPJE - capital of Macedonia - wine production in Kartal winery
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PRIZREN - the former capital of Kosovo - home of Mother Teresa's father
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LEZHE - town in Albania - visit the famous Duka Winery and learn to cook Albanian specialties
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PODGORICA - visit the biggest production of Vranec wine in the Balkan hidden in Ex-Yu bunkers
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TREBINJE - MOSTAR - pick mandarins and visit plantations at the valley of the river Neretva
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SARAJEVO - learn about the life style during the siege of Sarajevo, visit the famous pyramids
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DJAKOVO - OSJEK - visit Slavonia and learn about cold cuts production, visit the Kopanicki rt
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SOMBOR - NOVI SAD-spend a day at a farm in Serbia & learn how to cook home made dish.
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BELGRADE - capital of Serbia - dine on a boat by on the river Danube
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MOKRA GORA - a unique train ride in a steam power 1922 engine called Sharganska Eight
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NISH - VRANJE - spend time in the agricultural part of south Serbia. Learn about the products
The tour includes the following services:
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Private transfer with a driver / professional English speaking Eco tour leader for the full tour.
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Accommodation in Double / Twin or Single rooms upon request and demand.
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All meals ( breakfast, lunch & dinner ) home made cooked, restaurant or local taverns.
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Cooking class, tools for work, extra gear needed for work on the plantation.
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All entrance fees for places of interest included in the program ( churches, monasteries or museums)
SHORT ITINERERY :
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📍Day 1 Arrival in Skopje / sightseeing / overnight
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📍Day 2 Skopje - Prishtina - Prizren - Lezhe / sightseeing / overnight
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📍Day 3 Lezhe - Skadar - Podgorica / interaction with locals / visit winery in ex Yu air hangers.
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📍Day 4 Podgorica - Cetinje - Trebinje / sightseeing / interacting with the locals / overnight
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📍Day 5 Trebinje - Neretva river bank - Mostar / sightseeing / picking in mandarin valley / overnight
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📍Day 6 Mostar - Sarajevo / sightseeing / interaction with locals / visit winery the pyramids
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📍Day 7 Sarajevo - Djakovo - Osjek / sightseeing / local interaction and cooking class / overnight
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📍Day 8 Osjek - Sombor - Novi Sad / sightseeing / visit NP lakes / local cooking class / overnight on a farm
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📍Day 9 Novi Sad - Belgrade / interaction with locals / work in the farm / sightseeing / overnight
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📍Day 10 Belgrade - Uzice - Mokra Gora / sightseeing / interaction with locals / visit Drvengrad
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📍Day 11 Mokra Gora - Kraljevo - Nish / train ride for 1920's / sightseeing / local interaction / overnight
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📍Day 12 Nish - Vranje - Skopje / sightseeing / wine education / local cooking class / overnight
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📍Day 13 Skopje depart AP (END OF TOUR)