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Discover unexplored Europe: trips to Albania, Latvia, Romania and Moldova

We all know the «classics” of Europe: Paris, Rome, London… Incredible places, of course! But what if I told you there is a whole world to discover beyond the usual circuits? At Viatges Tuareg, we love showing you that “other” Europe, with its authenticity and charm.

Prepare to be surprised by Albania and North Macedonia, Latvia, Romania and Moldova.

Travel to lesser-known Europe

 

For a trip beyond the ordinary, ‘Unexplored Europe’ awaits. Our four routes explore Albania and North Macedonia, Latvia, Romania and Moldova: nearby countries offering very different experiences.

Travel to Albania - Manuel Ginarte Theth Valley
Trip to Albania | Manuel Ginarte, Theth Valley

Albania and Macedonia: A Journey to the Past and the Present

If you are passionate about history and culture, but also enjoy wild nature, this trip is for you.

Culture
Berat, Gjirokastra and Ohrid are UNESCO-listed gems whose streets and architecture will take your breath away. Tirana combines old and new, with communist-era buildings beside modern cafés.
Nature
: Can you imagine walking in the Albanian Alps? Theth Valley seems frozen in time, with spectacular landscapes and deeply rooted traditions.

This all-in-one journey combines history, culture and outdoor adventure: the best of the Balkans!

✔️ 12-day trip
✔️ Departures 7, 21, 28 JUL | 4, 18, 25 Aug | 8, 22 Sep | 6 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 1440€
An enjoyable, varied combination of Albania and Macedonia’s ancient and recent history, with fantastic spring landscapes.

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Albania and Macedonia + The unknown northern valleys, classical Albania and Macedonia

 

Latvia: Pure Nature and a Touch of History

If nature recharges your batteries, you will fall in love with Latvia.

Hiking
Gauja National Park is an adventurer’s paradise: endless forests, sandstone cliffs and the Gauja River at its heart. The route also includes a fantastic canoe trip.
Culture
There is more than nature! Towns such as Sigulda and Cēsis have a rich historical heritage worth exploring.

Walks, canoeing and charming cities — what more could you ask for?

✔️ 8-day trip
✔️ Departures 19 JUL | 9, 23 Aug | 6, 20 Sep 2026
✔️ Price from 1485€
A few days in the park let us visit historic towns such as Sigulda and Cēsis, walking between them.

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Latvia + Varied activities in Gauja National Park

 

Romania: legendary castles, bears and dreamlike landscapes

Romania is a country that has everything: history, nature, and even vampire legends!

Culture
Get ready to visit fairytale castles, such as Bran's (yes, Dracula's!) and Peles's, an architectural gem. Bucharest surprises with its vitality, and the painted monasteries of Voronet, Sucevita and Moldovita are a marvel.
Nature
The Romanian Carpathians are spectacular. Imagine seeing bears and bison in the wild, then boarding the Mocănița steam train through postcard landscapes.

Varied experiences, from legendary castles to wildlife encounters.

✔️ 12-day trip
✔️ Departures 1 JUL | 5, 19 Aug | 2 Sep 2026
✔️ Price from 1910€
Combining cultural visits and nature, we travel through the Romanian Carpathians to discover the country’s distant and recent history, culture, wildlife and incredible landscapes.

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Romania + Beyond the Danube

Moldova: a journey out of the ordinary

For curious travellers seeking authentic, uncrowded destinations, Moldova is ideal.

Culture
Transnistria is one of the most curious regions in Europe. You'll feel like you've gone back in time to Soviet times. Chisinau, the capital, has its charm, and Orheiul Vechi National Park is a place with a lot of history.
Nature
Orheiul Vechi National Park has incredible landscapes, and the village of Butuceni will show you the most traditional and welcoming Moldova.

Enjoy discovering unique places, with a very marked identity.

✔️ 8-day trip
✔️ Departures 4, 18 JUL | 1, 15 Aug | 19 Sep | 4 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 1360€
Moldova, one of Europe’s least-known countries, combines a Soviet legacy with a present looking towards Europe.

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Moldova + The secrets of Europe

 

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