3-Day Balkan Tour from Tirana with Prizren, Skopje and Ohrid

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Offer your prayers at the Sinan Pasha Mosque and the Mother Teresa Cathedral
• 02 Sightsee the League of Prizren and the National Museum of Pristina
• 03 Stroll beside the beautiful Lumebardhi River
• 04 Admire the majestic Matka Canyon and Vrelo Cave
• 05 Pay your respects at the Saint Clement Basilica and Saint Sofia Basilica
• 06 Marvel at the architecture of Samuel Fortress
• 07 Attend the Filigree workshop and a handmade paper workshop
• 08 Relax beside the Black Drini River spring in Struga

Embark on a journey through Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia, visiting major cities such as Tirana and Elbasan in Albania, Prizren and Prishtina in Kosovo, and Skopje and Ohrid in North Macedonia. Explore key highlights including the Sinan Pasha Mosque, Samuel Fortress, the Black Drini River spring, the Lumebardhi River and Matka Canyon. This 3-day tour combines city walks, cultural landmarks, local workshops and scenic natural sites across the Balkans.

Visit Vrelo Cave with its stalagmites and stalactites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Elbasan, Ohrid, Skopje, Tirana, Pristina, Prizren, Struga, Matka Canyon

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tirana Sightseeing and Prizren Old Town

• Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel to begin sightseeing in the capital of Albania, Tirana.
• Walk around Scanderbeg Square, Martyrs Boulevard, the Block Quarter and other city highlights.
• Drive towards the border with Kosovo and, after the border procedure, continue on to Prizren.
• Stroll through the cobbled streets of the old town, admiring its beauty and unique atmosphere.
• Visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the League of Prizren and the Fortress situated above the city, and enjoy the "symphony of the mosques" at prayer time.
• Attend the Filigree workshop and engage with the artisans about their handmade work.
• Taste plenty of delicious local food by the side of the Lumebardhi River. Overnight in Prizren.

2

Day 02

Pristina Discovery and Skopje City Tour

• Have breakfast at the hotel and travel 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 and decorated minarets. The National Museum of Pristina is also included in the visit.
• Later, drive south to cross the border into North Macedonia. After the border procedure, continue for a short drive to Skopje.
• Visit Samuel Fortress, Old Carshija and the new part of the city, the so-called "Little Vienna".
• Continue exploring the rest of the city after tasting some local baklava. Overnight in Skopje.

3

Day 03

Matka Canyon, Ohrid and Return to Tirana

• Eat breakfast at the hotel and drive to Matka Canyon to enjoy a boat trip on the lake.
• Visit Vrelo Cave with its stalagmites and stalactites.
• Continue towards Ohrid to begin a walking tour of the old town.
• Attend a handmade paper workshop, then explore Saint Sofia Basilica, the ancient theatre, Samuel Fortress, Saint Clement Basilica and the Roman ruins.
• Stroll across the hill, where spectacular views of the lake are combined 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 centre.
• In the late evening, return to your hotel or your specified place to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable air-conditioned car
• All car surcharges, including international car insurance, parking and road taxes
• English-speaking Albanian tour guide/driver
• Accommodation and meals for your guide/driver

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees wherever needed
• Accommodation (I 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 made in advance for visits by big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tirana, Albania

Tour start

Tirana, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.