Kosovo, Albania & N. Macedonia; Semi-Private Tour from Skopje

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Skopje (N. Macedonia) – Pristina (Kosovo) – Prizren – Tirane (Albania)
7 stops
1
Skopje
Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Skopje. Right after the meet and greet with the tour leader and other fellow travellers we head towards the capital of Kosovo, Pristina.
Admission ticket free
2
Newborn Monument
We will visit the Newborn monument, symbol of the independence and being a young new country.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Pristina
Sheshi Nena Tereza is a nice street to stroll through and enjoy a coffee at one of the bars. Here we will also pass the Skanderberg square with the statue of Skanderberg himself, the national Albanian he
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Prizren
Our tour continues towards Prizren, considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its rich history, incredible nature, religious tolerance and gastronomic delights. Prizren has played an important role in the region as an Illyrian settlement and a crossroad for the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, contributing to the unique architecture of the city. The river flows through the heart of the old town and under the many bridges that crisscross the city. If you are looking to experience a lively international experience you should visit Prizren during August when the medieval city becomes home to one of the most famous short film festivals in the world named Dokufest. The best way to explore the town is by wandering through the streets passing by elegant medieval houses that fight for your attention. Filigree artisanal techniques for precious metals are Prizren’s joy and pride.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Sinan Pasha Mosque
If you have to choose just one mosque to visit then visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque colour and pattern.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Kalaja Fortress
The view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Tirana
After walking through the history, we will drive towards Albania.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tirana – Ohrid (N. Macedonia) - Skopje
6 stops
8
Tirana
We will start today’s adventure by discovering Tirana, the capital of Albania. We will walk towards Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The main square is surrounded by the National Museum, the Bank of Albania, the Opera house, Skanderbeg Statue, Ethem Beu Mosque and fancy bars.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Bunk'Art 2
After strolling around the bustling streets of Tirana, we will visit BUNKART, one of the most interesting museums in Tirana. Initially designed as a nuclear bunker offering shelter to the Albanian communist supreme leader Enver Hoxha and his close party members during the cold war. The bunker was kept strictly secret to the general public until 2016, when the Albanian government decided to initiate an interesting project that converted the nuclear bunker into a museum. BUNKART is a video museum exhibition dedicated to the history of the Albanian communist army and to the daily lives of Albanians during the regime.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Rruga Murat Toptani
Our tour continues towards Tirana Castle, found in the city center. The castle is now a pedestrian street where modern and tradition perfectly merge creating one of the fanciest areas of modern Tirana.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Blloku
Our last attraction for this tour will be the colorful, lively and vibrant Blloku Neighborhood.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Ohrid
After strolling around the bustling streets of Tirana, we will drive towards Ohrid, N. Macedonia, one of the most seductive destinations in N. Macedonia, indicated as one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. Ohrid city and Ohrid Lake are part of UNESCO World Heritage since 1980. Ohrid Lake and its surroundings where inhabited by the Illyrian Tribe of Enkeleys. The Lake was named by the Romans as “Lyhnidas” (the Light Lake). Our tour continues to the city of Ohrid (UNESCO world heritage) an important center of Orthodoxy. We will visit the famous view point of church of St. John, the church of St. Nicolas and the mosque Halveti Hayati Tekke. Ohrid became an important centre for the Orthodox believers during the Byzantine Empire and is famous for its 365 Orthodox churches, said to have one church for each day of the year. During the Ottoman Empire the city grew on the hills and surrounding areas by the lake.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Skopje
Driving back to Skopje, remarks the end of this amazing tour through three Balkans Countries.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
• Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
• Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
• Please ensure you bring your passport or travel document with you during the trip.
• Kindly note that visa requirements are the responsibility of each traveler and Choose Balkans cannot advise on different requirements or restrictions.

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