Albania · City Tours

Daytrip to Korce "Little Paris" & Pogradec in Lake Ohrid

8 Minutes Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the distinctive architecture and cultural heritage of Korçë
  • 02 Visit the museum collection of Byzantine art and ecclesiastic objects
  • 03 See the historic Mirahori Mosque
  • 04 Walk through the Old Bazaar of Korçë
  • 05 Enjoy time for a drink or snack in the bazaar area
  • 06 Continue to Pogradec on Lake Ohrid
  • 07 Take a sightseeing walk in the Drilon - Tushemisht national park area

Discover two of southeastern Albania’s most characterful destinations on a day trip from Tirana, combining the cultural heritage of Korçë with the lakeside scenery of Pogradec. In Korçë, explore a city known for its literary and artistic legacy, distinctive architecture, historic religious landmarks, and the atmosphere of its old bazaar.

The experience continues with a visit to the museum’s collection of Byzantine art, including icons, iconostasis, and silver ecclesiastic objects, before heading to Pogradec for a sightseeing walk in the Drilon - Tushemisht national park area. This tour blends history, architecture, local character, and natural beauty in one memorable outing.

Korca's urban architecture, with its Ottoman, French and Aromanian influences, wide tree-lined boulevards and ample parks provide a completely unique experience in Albania.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Minutes
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Korce, Pogradec, Tirana
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Korca is considered the birthplace of Albania's literary and artistic identity and city's charm and traditions continue to reflect this heritage. Korca's urban architecture, with its Ottoman, French and Aromanian influences, wide tree-lined boulevards and ample parks provide a completely unique experience in Albania. The city's markets, monuments, mosques and churches (dating back to early Byzantine and Ottoman times) highlight the significance of this important Balkan crossroads city.we will visit the museum to see the incredible collection of Byzantine art such as icons, iconostasis, silver ecclesiastic objects etc.literally the most ancent mosque in Albania, the Mirahori mosque is a highlight of this tripwe walk around in the old bazaar, we might have a drink or a snack in one of the nice bars here.After the visit in Korce, we drive to Pogradec where we take a sightseeing walk in the national park Drilon - Tushemisht where we enjoy the natural beauty and we will also unveil some highly classified state secrets ;)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. 3 cities · 8 Minutes

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Visit Saint Naum Monastery (Macedonia) available, extra costs 60 € / vehicle

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 minutes finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tiranë..

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