Private Tour of Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo – The Land & the People

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana - Durres - Berat
6 stops
1
Tirana
Be ready for leaving Tirana at 09:00 and driving toward Durres. Named also as an “Open Book of History”, it is living proof of the last 25 centuries and many civilizations. Founded as Greek Colony, the city had passed glorious points in History,
Admission ticket free
2
Durres
City tour of Durres with a visit at the “Roman Amphitheater”, Medieval Market and more. We will leave Durres behind to head toward another city with great importance for Albanian History, Culture and Heritage. Being part of UNESCO World Heritage, Berat is known as a typical Ottoman Style City with a local blend of styles in architecture, With more than 20 centuries of history, it is a mosaic city of different cultures and influences.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Durres Amphitheatre
Visit at the Roman Amphitheater, one of the biggest in Balkans with 20000 seats.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Berat
We will leave Durres behind to head toward another city with great importance for Albanian History, Culture and Heritage. Being part of UNESCO World Heritage, Berat is known as a typical Ottoman Style City with a local blend of styles in architecture, With more than 20 centuries of history, it is a mosaic city of different cultures and influences. City Tour of Berat into its 3 typical neighborhoods “Kala”, “Mangalem” and “Gorica”.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
5
National Iconographic Museum Onufri
Visit at the Orthodox Monastery, “Dormitory of Saint Mary” and “Onufri” museum of Iconography.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Berat Castle
Guided tour in the castle.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Berat - Zverneci Monastery - Vlora - Albanian Riveira
2 stops
7
After leaving Berat, the next stop will be the Zverneci Monastery, This Byzantine Style Monastery is located on an island and surrounded by salty water by Narta Lagoon. To reach the monastery, you follow the charming bridge that, stretching over the water, connect the island with the land.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Vlore
Visit the city of Vlora, known as the City of Albanian Independence. Short city tour of Vlora and Drive along the amazing Albanian Riviera. Some free time along the coast of Riviera and visits in typical villages and local restaurants to get introduced better with the local culture and heritage. Overnight in Saranda or Typical Villages along the Albanian Coast.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Saranda - Archaeological Site of Butrint - Gjirokastra
3 stops
9
Butrint National Park
Part of the UNESCO heritage, Butrint is also the most important Archeologic site in Albania. The ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus inhabited since prehistoric times. Visit in Butrint and the pretty Island of Ksamil.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Gjirokaster
After experiencing the golden Antiquity, we will go deeper in the Medieval times in stone, a mystic city like Gjirokastra. As Ismail Kadare (Albanian Writer) describes it, it is not a city like the rest. Under the solid, grey stone tiles and stones swarm the soft and vital flesh of life. City Tour of Gjirokastra along the typical cobblestone paths connecting the typical fortress style houses. Overnight in the City.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Gjirokaster Castle
Guided tour inside the castle to explore the un numerous stories and legends.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Gjirokastra - Permet - Voskopoja
2 stops
12
Permet
We leave the city to drive deeper into the East and to explore more. A short stop at Permet by the Vjosa River. Vjosa is still one of the very few wild rivers in Europe. On the other hand, Permet is the center of Albanian Slow Food and local gastronomy, In addition, we will take a windy, bumpy road toward the village of Voskopoja.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Voskopoja has been a glorious settlement in the 18th Century, a center of Aromanians in Balkans. Furthermore, the second Book Press in the Ottoman Empire was located there. Different from today, Voskopoja is believed to had a population of nearly 15000 inhabitants where different ethnicities were living in harmony.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Voskopoja - Korca - Pustec - Bitola
3 stops
14
Korce
After an introduction to the culture of the of Aromanians in the main church of Voskopoja, we will head toward the city of Korca. The biggest city in the Albanian South – East and furthermore a cultural center with the first Albanian School. Visit at the renovated Bazaar in Korca.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
15
The South-East of Albania is the region with the most ethnicities in Albania and the next destination will be the Macedonian community along the Prespa Lake. In addition, Pustec is a small municipally but surrounded by gorgeous nature and unique culinary. Furthermore, the place is not very touristy yet and either commercial.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Bitola
In addition, the last destination for the day will be the historical city of Bitola. The unique Architecture, Wide pedestrian boulevard, and historic buildings make an interesting attraction to visit while in North Macedonia. City tour of Bitola.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Bitola - Ohrid
5 stops
17
The day starts with a visit to an archeologic site, the city of Heraklea Lynkesist. An ancient city founded in the 4th century BC by Philipe II, the father of Alexander the Great.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Ohrid
we will head toward Ohrid. Probably the most picturesque city of North Macedonia, Ohrid is a harmonic blend of History, Culture, and Religion. It has been called the Jerusalem of the Balkans. City tour of Ohrid. Visit at the Samuil Fortress, St Sofia Church and Old Greek Theater located in the old neighborhood. Exploration of the local market and the city center in the lower part of the city. Overnight in Ohrid.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Tsar Samuel's Fortress
Visit at the Fortress of Ohrid for a panoramic view of the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
St. Jovan Kaneo
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Admission ticket free
21
Saint Climent of Ohrid
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Admission ticket free
Day 7
Ohrid - Skopje
1 stop
22
Skopje
Leaving the Ohrid we will head toward the Capital of Skopje. It is a city where you can clearly notice the North Macedonian Pride for their culture and heritage. City tour of Skopje and overnight at the Capital.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Skopje - Matka Canyon - Pristina
2 stops
23
Matka Canyon
Leaving the Capital to head toward the Grand Park of Matka Lake. It is a wonderful, complex park of not just nature. Famous for its canyons, this park has been the homeplace of some medieval orthodox monasteries in centuries. Free time in the Matka canyons.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
24
Pristina
Leaving the park we will cross the border and head toward the newest country on the Europe, Kosovo. The next destination will be its capital, Pristina. Visits in the capital, a city with strong former Yugoslavian style and architecture. We will find an interesting blend among the typical Ottoman Style building of the 18th century, Cold Brutalism and Modernity.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Pristina - Gracanica Monastery - Decan Monastery - Prizren
3 stops
25
Gracanica Monastery
This day is dedicated to the Orthodox Heritage in Kosovo and 2 remarkable Monasteries, part of UNESCO Heritage. Few kilometers from Pristina, in the Serbian Komunity of Gracanica is located the monastery with the same name.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
26
Decan
The next visit will be in the Monastery of Decan, both part of the UNESCO Heritage and build by the same dynasty of Serbian rulers and the same school of architecture. .
1 hour • Admission ticket free
27
Gjakova
Short visit to the city of Gjakova.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Prizren - Kruja - Tirana
4 stops
28
Prizren
Prizren is called also the Cultural Capital of Kosovo. Lied on both sides of Bistrica River, under the Prizren’s Castle this city has played a major role in Albanian History and Politics of the 19th Century. Visit at the House of the Prizren League. It is one of the most important buildings of the 19th century in Albanian History. Visit in the Fortress of Prizren and City Tour. In addition, visit the Ethnographic Museum inside the House of the League.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
29
Kruje
In the return, a short visit to the Medieval city of Kruja. A medieval city and stronghold of 15th century in Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Empire led by Skenderbeu. Visit on the traditional bazaar in Kruja and the Historical Museum of Skenderbeu.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
30
Tirana
Our tour ends in Tirana
Admission ticket free
31
Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit]
Visit at one of the most important Political heritage of the 19th century for Albanian History.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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