Albania - Kosovo - Macedonia Tour

Albania - Kosovo - Macedonia Tour

Albania boast of its wonderful nature, local hospitality, and Unesco heritage sites. Macedonia is well known for the great people that lived there such as Alexander the Great and Mother Theresa. Kosovo as the newest independent country in Europe hides in itself a rich cultural and religious diversity. Be ready to be enchanted by these impressive cultures.

Highlights
• Experience local hospitality
• Taste the delicious cuisine
• Visit Unesco heritage sites
• See the birthplace of Mother Theresa.

 

What you can expect

Day 1. Krujë – Rubik

Arrival in Mother Theresa Airport, Albania and transfer to Rubik to visit the 13 century church.

Day 2. Kosovo

We visit the towns of Prizren and Gjakova known for the diverse cultural, historical and religious past.

 Day 3. Macedonia

Before travelling to Macedonia we make a visit in Pejë to visit the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate. In Macedonia we visit its capital Skopje, the birthplace of Mother Theresa.

 Day 4. Skopje – Ohrid

In the morning we visit the centre of Skopje, the old ottoman bazaar, Macedonia Square and Mother Theresa Memorial House. Travel to Ohrid the Slavic Jerusalem known for its many Byzantine churches part of Unesco Heritage Sites.

 Day 5. Ohrid – Sv. Naum

Learn about Saint Naum and his missionary work to during the 9th century and relax in Ohrid.

Day 6. Ohrid – Elbasan (Albania)

Travel to Albania to visit Elbasan and the medieval castle built by Sultan Mehmet II during the 15 century. Continue to Berat to learn about the city of one upon another windows part of Unesco World Heritage List. Visit the castle dating back 4 century BC and Onufri Museum.

Day 7. Apolonia – Vlorë

Visit Apollonia founded in the 6 century BC known for it school of philosophy. In Vlorë we visit the Flag Square to know more about the independence of Albania in 1912.

Day 8. Durrës – Tirana

Visit the Roman Amphitheatre built in the 2nd century A.D which could hold about 15 000 spectators. Travel to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Founded in 1614 Tirana’s architecture is influenced by its Ottoman past and Italian style of the 30’s.

Day 9. Krujë

Visit the chief town of Scanderbeg and museum dedicated to this Medieval Albanian leader.

Day 10. Tiranë

Free time for shopping. Depart to the Airport.