From Tirana: Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia
ID: GYG837338-1326812
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
5 days
Description
Discover the Balkans Jewels - best of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia on a 5-day tour from Tirana. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kotor, Ohrid, and Berat.
Visit some of the best highlights in Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia in just 5 days. Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Kotor, the city of Prizren, and the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje. See the city of Ohrid and the town of Berat, known as the town of 1001 windows.
Day 1:
Begin your journey in Tirana and head to the viewpoint of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro. Drive towards Budva, a popular tourist destination, famous for its beaches, gorgeous nature, and old characteristic buildings. Continue to Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight near the Montenegrin Riviera.
Day 2:
Cross the border to Shkoder, Albania. Visit Rozafa Castle offering tremendous scenery of the lake and the three rivers melting all together in the Adriatic Sea. Most of the guests are surprised to learn that most of the Venetian masks are handmade and produced in Shkoder. Overnight in Shkoder.
Day 3:
Visit one of the best slow food Agro-tourism farms in the Balkans. Take a tour around the farm and learn about the story of this farm and how it created jobs for more than 400 people in the surrounding area. Continue to Prizren, considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo. Overnight in Prizren.
Day 4:
Visit the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. Walk towards the main boulevard in the capital where you may enjoy a coffee at one of many cafes. Continue towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Wander through the Old Bazaar that combines the modern way of living with centuries of history. Overnight in Ohrid.
Day 5:
Continue your city tour of Ohrid, indicated as one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. Visit the city of Ohrid, an important center of Orthodoxy. Continue to the city of Berat, known as the town of 1001 windows. Walk through the narrowed stone streets and see the medieval old houses. After exploring Berat, drive back to Tirana.
Highlights
- Discover the best of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kotor, Ohrid, and Berat
- Visit the Newborn monument in Pristina and the Stone Bridge in Skopje
- See the church of St. John, the church of St. Nicolas, and the mosque Halveti Hayati Tekke
- Enjoy a traditional lunch at the Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism farm
Guiding languages
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.
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.