From Tirana: Skopje Private Day Tour
ID: GYG409308-742779
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Travel through the Balkans on this private day trip from Tirana to Skopje. Follow your guide to the most significant landmarks and memorials of Skopje to deepen your understanding of local history.
Discover the rich history of Skopje, Macedonia, on this tour through the Balkans. Drive with your guide from Tirana, Albania, to see how towns, cities, and countries were shaped by the communist era. Pass by old industrial complexes, bunkers, and political slogans, and learn about life in each area.
Notice the contrast of Yugoslavian and modern structures as you enter the city of Skopje. See the lasting damage of an earthquake in 1963, and the new structures that revitalize the city. Cross the Eye Bridge and Art Bridge on the Vardar River, home to dozens of statues of notable Macedonians.
Visit significant sites such as the birthplace of Mother Teresa, St Spas Church, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque, to appreciate the city’s diverse religious history. Feel thrown back in time as you enter the Old Bazaar and Fortress Kale, with stone walls full of centuries old tales.
Chat with your guide on the ride back to Tirana about the fascinating past of the region.
Highlights
- Explore the streets of Skopje to experience Balkan life through the ages
- Get a unique view of the region on your drive from Albania to Macedonia
- Appreciate Macedonian culture at the memorials on Eye Bridge and Art Bridge
- Admire the rustic structures and cobbled paths of the Old Bazaar
- Enjoy a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Tirana
Guiding languages
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.
