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Home3-Day Best Of Balkan Tour- Albania, Kosovo And North Macedonia From Tirana
Description
Embark on a journey to explore the Balkan countries- Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia by visiting their major cities such as Tirana and Elbasan in Albania, Prizren and Prishtina in Kosovo and lastly, Skopje and Ohrid in North Macedonia. Tour the major highlights, including the Sinan Pasha Mosque, Samuel Fortress, Black Drini River spring, Lumebardhi River and also the Matka Canyon.
Highlights
- Offer your prayers at the Sinan Pasha Mosque and the Mother Teresa Cathedral
- Sightsee the League of Prizren and the National Museum of Pristina
- Stroll beside the beautiful Lumebardhi River
- Admire the majestic Matka Canyon and Vrelo Cave
- Pay your respects at the Saint Clement Basilica and Saint Sofia Basilica
- Marvel at the architecture of Samuel Fortress
- Attend the Filigree workshop and a workshop for handmade paper
- Relax beside the Black Drini River spring in Struga
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Day 1- Tirana - Prizren expand_more
- Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel to reach the capital of Albania, Tirana.
- Sightsee the city and walk around Scanderbeg square, Martyrs Boulevard, The Block Quarter etc.
- Drive towards the border with Kosovo and, after the border procedure, continue driving to Prizren.
- Stroll through the cobbled streets of the old town, admiring the beauty and the atmosphere in the air.
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque, The League of Prizren, The Fortress situated above the city and enjoy the “the symphony of the mosques” at the praying time.
- Attend the Filigree workshop and deal with them about their handmade work.
- Taste plenty of delicious local food just on the side of the Lumebardhi river. Overnight in Prizren.
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Day 2- Pristina - Skopje expand_more
- Have breakfast at the hotel and move to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo.
- Start a walking tour of the city, including Mother Teresa Cathedral, The Unique Library and the Old Town with its mosques with decorated minarets. National Museum of Pristina is on our plan during the visit to the town.
- Later, drive south to cross the border to North Macedonia. Just after the border procedure, proceed for a short time to Skopje.
- Visit Samuel fortress and Old Carshija, the new part of the city, so-called “Little Vienna”.
- Continue touring the rest of the city tour after tasting some local Baklava. Overnight in Skopje.
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Day 3- Matka Canyon - Ohrid - Tirana expand_more
- Eat breakfast at the hotel and drive to the Matka canyon to enjoy a boat trip at the lake.
- Visit Vrelo cave with stalagmites and stalactites.
- Continue moving towards Ohrid to start a walking tour of the old town.
- Attend a workshop for handmade paper, then explore Saint Sofia Basilica, an ancient theatre, Samuel Fortress, Saint Clement Basilica and the Roman ruins.
- Stroll across the hill, where spectacular views of the lake will be mixed with the beauty of Kaneo church.
- Head to Struga to admire the Black Drini River spring.
- Afterwards, proceed to Albania with a stop to see Elbasan city center.
- Late evening, return to your hotel or your specified place to conclude the tour.
What's Included
- Transport with a very comfortable car A/C etc
- All surcharges for the car, including International car insurance, parking & road taxes
- English-speaking Albanian tour guide/driver
- Accommodation and meals for your guide/driver
What's Excluded
- Entrance fees wherever needed
- Accommodation (l can suggest and advise good hotels)
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
What to bring
- Bring a valid passport with you
Know before you go
- Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement in advance for visits of big groups, cruise ship visitors etc.
- An adult must accompany children.
Meeting Point
Tirana, Albania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 1100 Per Group |
| 5 To 8 | EUR 1500 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 1215 / group