From Tirana: 2-Day Tour of North Macedonia and Kosovo

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ID: GYG704613-1153795
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Country: North Macedonia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Discover the highlights of North Macedonia and Kosovo on a 2-day tour from Tirana. Visit the city of Ohrid, the capital of Skopje, and the cities of Pristina and Prizren.
Day 1: Tirana – Ohrid – Skopje
Start your journey towards North Macedonia. Visit Ohrid, one of the oldest human settlements in Europe. Explore the city and the Ohrid Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to the city of Ohrid, an important center of Orthodoxy. Visit the famous viewpoint of the Church of St. John, the Church of St. Nicolas, and the mosque Halveti Hayati Tekke.
Continue to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. The city has European, Ottoman, and even Asian influences. See the Stone Bridge, the Alexander the Great Statue, and the Art Bridge. Wander through the Old Bazaar of Skopje, the biggest one in the Balkans, that combines the modern way of living with centuries of history. Spend the night in Skopje.

Day 2: Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Tirana
Cross the border towards Kosovo and visit the capital, Pristina. See the Newborn monument, a symbol of the independence and being a young new country. Walk towards the main boulevard in the capital.
Continue 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. 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 view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town. After the city tour, drive back to Tirana.

Highlights

  • Discover the city of Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its lake
  • Explore the city of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia
  • Visit the Newborn monument, symbol of the independence of Kosovo
  • See the statue of Skanderberg, the national Albanian hero in Pristina
  • Explore the city of Prizren, considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.