Mini Tour: Kosovo & N. Macedonia from Tirana | 4 Days
Mini Tour: Kosovo & N. Macedonia from Tirana | 4 Days
Mini Tour: Kosovo & N. Macedonia from Tirana | 4 Days
4 Days Starting and ending in Tirane
Visiting: Prizren, Tirana, Pristina, Skopje, Canyon Matka, Ohrid, Bay of Bones Museum - Entrance, Saint Naum
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
7-90
Special diets catered:
Kosher, Vegetarians, Vegans, HalalMeat
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Tour Overview
Spend a week tracing the shared history of three nations! Travel to Tirana, Skopje, Prishtina, and the UNESCO site of Ohrid and Prizren to understand how the area’s complex past has shaped each destination’s culture. As you venture from city to countryside, learn about the local traditions from the resilient people who call this region home.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Sightseeing Tour Of Prizren & Prishtina
Location: Prizren, Tirana, Pristina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La corte hotel or similar
We travel towards Prizren in the morning. Prizren, considered to be the cultural capital of Kosovo, this charming, vivacious town with mountains all around is a real treasure hidden in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula.
We arrive in Prizren in about 2 hours and meet our local guide for a walking tour of the city entering the Sinan Pasha Mosque, The Church of Our Lady of Ljevis (UNESCO), The Museum of Prizren League and the Ottoman Old Town known for its gold and silver filigree craftsmen.
Enjoy free time for lunch in Prizren and leave the town for the capital of Kosovo, Prishtina.
In the afternoon, have a walking tour of Prishtina to discover the city with its many mosques, cathedrals and markets.
Day 2 : Matka Canyon & Sightseeing Tour Of Skopje
Location: Skopje, Canyon Matka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Premium or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we head towards North Macedonia with our first stop at Matka Canyon known for its butterfly colonies.
Here we embark on a private boat ride for a short exploration of the Vrelo Cave, one the deepest in the world, before enjoying free time for lunch with a great view.
With a short drive we arrive in Skopje the capital of North Macedonia
Have a walking tour of Skopje discovering the city with its highlight like Mother Teresa Memorial House, opened in 2009 to pay tribute to the life of the celebrated humanitarian, the old railway station and the Stone Bridge, which dates back to 1451.
Enjoy a relaxing evening in Skopje.
Day 3 : Sightseeing Tour Of Ohrid (Unesco)
Location: Ohrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vila arte & Restaurant or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Reach and take in all that the UNESCO–recognized charming city of Ohrid has to offer on a guided tour with a local guide.
Pass by the glorious Church of Saint Sophia and the National Workshop for a handmade paper-making demonstration.
Enter Samuil’s Fortress and walk along its historic 4th-centrury walls.
Discover the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, built in the Hellenistic style.
Walk up to the cliff-top Church of Saint John at Kaneo for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Day 4 : Tirana Via Saint Naum Monastery & Bay Of Bones
Location: Bay of Bones Museum - Entrance, Tirana, Saint Naum, Ohrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
On our way to Tirana, visit the Bay of Bones Museum, a prehistoric settlement located on Lake Ohrid. A one of a kind in the region, it is an authentic reconstruction of a part of the pile-dwelling settlement, dating back between 1200 and 700 BC.
Then, continue exploring the medieval Monastery of Saint Naum.
See the resident peacocks that roam the grounds
Enter the monastery to view its intricate frescoes
We drive towards the border of Albania to Pogradec, where you have free time to enjoy lunch on the shores of Lake Ohrid.
Travel to Tirana in the late afternoon. (Hotel accommodation in Tirana is not included on tour)
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 nights in a handpicked hotel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Pick up
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
3 guided sightseeing tours and select entrance fees
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Fully Guided
Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Half Board
Breakfast daily 1 Dinner with beer or wine 2 Lunches with beer or wine
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Drop Off is not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Optional Extras
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Airport Drop off
Airport Drop off is available all day
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Pre/Post Tour Accommodation - Single Room
3 star hotel
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Pre/Post Tour Accommodation - Double Room
3 star Hotel
Requirements
From April to October light clothing that provide comfort are advised. Sunglasses, a sun hat, and good pair of walking shoes or sneakers are recommended for sightseeing. A lightweight jacket and emergency rainwear are also advised
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please do write to us after making the tour reservation
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, at all accommodations there is free Wi-Fi
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What is the maximum group size?
All groups are capped at 12 travelers or less.
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is encouraged for local guides and the Tour Director.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, you will have a Tour Director throughout the tour
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, in most days you will have a free afternoon.
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Are your tours good for solo travelers?
Yes! No matter which of our tours you pick, when you go solo, you’ll have your Tour Director and fellow travelers to keep you company.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 star hotels
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Pick up is included on tour. Please note that the airport drop off is not included on tour. If you want to include this service, you can book it during the process of reservation.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Who can enter Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo & Montenegro without a Visa Citizens of whom countries enter without a visa but with a valid passport: Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia Austria Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hong Kong (China), Hungary, Ireland, Island, Italy, Israel, Japan, Canada
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Lek (ALL) or EURO
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, they are.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Who can enter Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo & Montenegro without a Visa Citizens of whom countries enter without a visa but with a valid passport: Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia Austria Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hong Kong (China), Hungary, Ireland, Island, Italy, Israel, Japan, Canada
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
The final hotels you’ll be staying in will be available in your account about 30 days before you depart.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrances mentioned are included
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, they are not
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
This tour is rates as "Easy"
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are more than welcome to join! Travelers must be at least six years old at the departure date for most tours.
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Travelling to Albania by boat/ferry
There are many ferry companies making the jouney to and from Durrës, distancing just 37km from Tirana (a pick up service is often included in the tour price - please check for details).
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Travelling to Albania by plane
Nënë Tereza International Airport is 17 km northwest of Tirana and is a modern, well-managed terminal. There are no domestic flights within Albania.
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Albania: Climate & Weather
The climate is decidedly Mediterranean throughout the whole of the coastal area with hot summers tending towards heat waves. Winters are rainy but mild in temperature with very agreeable mid-seasons. It tends to be more continental in the mountainous zones: The temperature differences are especially marked from one season to another and the north-east of the country experiences winters with frequent snow.
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