Albania · Culture

Korca and Voskopoja tour from Tirana 2 days

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the UNESCO heritage area of Ohrid Lake
  • 02 Explore Drilon and Tushemisht village
  • 03 Discover Voskopoja and its historic Orthodox churches
  • 04 Enjoy hiking and walking in the mountain landscape
  • 05 Take a walking tour of Korça city
  • 06 See the National Museum of Medieval Art and the first Albanian school
  • 07 Visit the Orthodox Cathedral in Korça
  • 08 Stop at the lakeside village of Lin

Discover the cultural and natural highlights of south-eastern Albania on this 2-day journey from Tirana. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ohrid Lake area, explore the peaceful villages of Drilon and Tushemisht, and experience the mountain charm of Voskopoja, known for its historic Orthodox churches and beautiful surroundings.

Continue to Korça for a walking tour through one of Albania’s most distinctive cities, with visits to important cultural landmarks including the National Museum of Medieval Art, the first Albanian school, and the Orthodox Cathedral. The tour also includes time in Lin village before returning to Tirana in the evening.

Voskopoja sits 1,200 meters above sea-level and is a perfect place for hiking and walking.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Korce, Tirana, Moscopole
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tirana - Ohrid lake -VoskopojaWe will pick you up from the hotel and then we will start the tour to the southeast of Albania. The first stop is at Ohrid Lake, UNESCO heritage, it is one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem that is of worldwide importance. Enjoying the view and then visiting the Drilon area and Tushemisht village.Voskopoja sits 1,200 meters above sea-level and is a perfect place for hiking and walking. In the past, Voskopoja had over twenty Orthodox churches; however now only seven are still standing – complete with 18th frescos, both inside and out they are worth checking out. The landscape of Voskopoja and its surroundings are stunning, and this easy-going hike to the neighboring village of Shipska.Guesthouse

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Day 02

Voskopoja - Korca - Lin village - TiranaAfter breakfast, we will drive to Korca city. Korça is the city where the largest carnival in Albania is organized, taking place before Orthodox Easter. Musically, the city is known for the local songs, called “serenata”. We’ll get to know the city through a walking tour visiting Museums such as “The National Museum of Medieval Art”, The first Albanian school and the main monument to visit: the Orthodox Cathedral.After lunch, we will drive to Lin village, it was once called “Lake of Light” perhaps because the light of both the sun and the moon wholly illuminate it's surface year-round. In the evening we are back in Tirana city

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional tour guide throughout the whole trip
  • Hotel pickup and return in Tirana
  • Private transportation by car

What's Not Included

  • Personal spending
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the included section

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tiranë..

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