Balkan Jewels: Montenegro, Albanian, Kosovo & N.Macedonia in Tirana
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Duration: 4 days
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Highlights
During this tour you will visit some of the most important tourist destinations in Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia. Go back in history while walking through the narrowed streets in Budva and Prizren.
Admire the breath-takin views of Sveti Stefan and visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Kotor, Ohrid and Berat in just four days!
Itinerary
Tirana (Albania) – Sveti Stefan (Montenegro) – Budva – Kotor – Shkoder (Albania)
Tirana
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana. Be prepared for a long but amazing day!Sveti Stefan
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur first destination for today is Budva in Montenegro, before getting there we will make a stop near Sveti Stefan, historically a fishing town on a small island near the coast. However, nowadays it is not possible to visit the island anymore as it has turned into an exclusive residential resort. Even while standing on the coast, Sveti Stefan is a sight for sore eyes – worth a picture.Budva
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe will drive towards Budva, a popular tourist destination, famous for its beaches, gorgeous nature and old characteristic buildings. The city is separated between an old and new part. On the one hand, in the New Budva, there are many modern buildings, offices, shopping malls, restaurants and bars. On the other hand, in the Old Budva, there is the historical centre and many sights to visit, such as the St. Ivan church, the small church of St. Mary and the medieval splendours of the old town, which we will visit on this tour.Kotor
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur second destination for today is Kotor, UNESCO world heritage site. The city is a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets crisscrossing the old town. The intention was to confuse intruders who came to plunder the town, while nowadays it characterizes the city. Many of the old buildings and churches have small plaques on it with their dates of construction and original use.Church of St. Luke
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit the Saint Luke’s church which has a great significance for the locals because it represents unity to them.Shkoder
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLater we will cross border towards Albania.- AccommodationsOvernight in Shkoder
Shkodra – Prizren (Kosovo)
Shkoder
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeShkodra city is situated in the north-western part of Albania, giving its name to the biggest lake in the Balkans. It is one of the oldest cities in Albania, with a history of a thousand years of habitation. The oldest wall of the Shkodra castle dates from the 1st millennium B.C. The Roman historian Livy cited the town as the capital of the Illyrian king Gent, who fought the Romans in 168 B.C.Rozafa Castle
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit Rozafa castle offering tremendous scenery of the lake and the three rivers melting all together in the Adriatic Sea.Shkoder
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe city’s architecture is highly influenced by the Venetian style and if you are lucky enough to join the tour of Shkodra in February you might experience the carnival festival. Guests are surprised to learn that most of the Venetian masks are handmade and produced in Shkodra.Prizren
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLater we will cross border towards Kosovo. We will continue our tour towards Prizren, considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its rich history, incredible nature, religious tolerance and gastronomic delights. Prizren has played an important role in the region as an Illyrian settlement and a crossroad for the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, contributing to the unique architecture of the city. The river flows through the heart of the old town and under the many bridges that crisscross the city. If you are looking to experience a lively international experience you should visit Prizren during August when the medieval city becomes home to one of the most famous short film festivals in the world named Dokufest. The best way to explore the town is by wandering through the streets passing by elegant medieval houses that fight for your attention. Filigree artisanal techniques for precious metals are Prizren’s joy and pride.The Sinan Pasha Mosque II
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedIf you have to choose just one mosque to visit then visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque colour and pattern.Kalaja Fortress
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe view from the fortress on the hill above the town, offers a great panorama of this astonishing town- AccommodationsOvernight in PrizrenFood And DrinksBreakfast
Prizren – Pristina – Skopje (N. Macedonia) – Ohrid
Pristina
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBefore heading towards N. Macedonia, we will visit the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. We will visit the Newborn monument, symbol of the independence and being a young new country. We will walk towards the main boulevard in the capital. Sheshi Nena Tereza is a nice street to stroll through and enjoy a coffee at one of the bars. Here we will also pass the Skanderberg square with the statue of Skanderberg himself, the national Albanian hero.Skopje
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur tour continues towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. The city has European, Ottoman and even Asian influences.The Stone Bridge
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Stone Bridge connects the new part to the old part of the city.Skopje Art Bridge
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeImpossible to miss in Skopje is the Alexander the Great Statue in the center. Another bridge that stands out is the Art Bridge, lined with flamboyant street lanterns and statues of Macedonian artists and musiciansOld Bazaar, Skopje
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will wander through the Old Bazaar of Skopje, the biggest one in the Balkans, that combines the modern way of living with centuries of history.- AccommodationsOvernight in OhridFood And DrinksBreakfast
Ohrid – Beart (Albania) – Tirana
Ohrid
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday we will continue our city tour of Ohrid, one of the most seductive destinations in N. Macedonia, indicated as one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. Ohrid city and Ohrid Lake are part of UNESCO World Heritage since 1980. Ohrid Lake and its surroundings where inhabited by the Illyrian Tribe of Enkeleys. The Lake was named by the Romans as “Lyhnidas” (the Light Lake). Our tour continues to the city of Ohrid (UNESCO world heritage) an important centre of Orthodoxy. We will continue our tour and visit the famous view point of church of St. John, the church of St. Nicolas and the mosque Halveti Hayati Tekke. Ohrid became an important centre for the Orthodox believers during the Byzantine Empire and is famous for its 365 Orthodox churches, said to have one church for each day of the year. During the Ottoman Empire the city grew on the hills and surrounding areas by the lake.Berat
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLater we will drive towards Berat (Albania), known as the town of 1001 windows part of UNESCO world heritage. Walking through the narrowed stone streets offers a fantastic view of the medieval old houses, with windows that seem to stand on top of each other. The city’s life began in the 6th-5th century B.C. as an Illyrian settlement. Later, in the 3rd century B.C., it was turned into a castle city known as Antipatrea. Uniquely today, residents still live inside of the castle walls.Berat Castle
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBerat has it all; a beautiful medieval castle, ancient churches and mosques, a lively lower town consisting of grand old houses draped on steep hillsides, an old stone bridge, great museums and remains from the communist era in Albania.National Iconographic Museum Onufri
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedBerat is also known as the birthplace of Onufri, the famous painter of churches all-over the Balkans, distinguished for creating a specific reddish colour still difficult to imitate.Gorica Bridge
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will continue our tour and visit the Gorica Neighbourhood.Tirana
Admission Ticket FreeAfter exploring Berat we will drive back to Tirana. This marks the end of this amazing experience through history and culture.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Tourist taxes; International car insurance; Road taxes;Petrol
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Professional tour leader
Breakfast (3)
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights, in 3 star hotels
Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Tirana
NOT INCLUDED
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal Spending
Customer reviews
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Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in a 3 stars hotel accommodation.
Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Location
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Tirana, Albania
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