Geopolitical Tour of Albania and Kosovo

Geopolitical Tour of Albania and Kosovo

A geopolitical tour of Albania and Kosovo where we meet with locals, politicians and historians to hear from their personal accounts great stories. We explore the vibrant cities of Tirana and Prishtina, experience the local hospitality, visit the well preserved monasteries and churches of Decan and Peja, learn about the history of Albanians in Kruja and Prizren and admire the Ottoman architecture and atmosphere of Gjirokastra and Gjakova.

Highlights:
• Meet interesting people
• Be enchanted by the well preserved monasteries
• Admire the medieval Mosques
• Learn hidden secrets of this region.

What you can expect

Day 1. Mother Theresa Airport – Tirana

The group is welcomed at Mother Theresa Airport by our Tourguide and transferred to the hotel situated in the centre of Tirana.

 Day 2. Tirana – Marikaj – Tirana

Today we will take a city tour of Tirana and visit first, the National History Museum. 

Day 3. Tirana – Krujë – Durrës – Berat

Kruja was the most important town for the Albanians during the 15th century which withstood successfully to at least 3 major sieges by the Ottoman Empire. Next we drive to Durrës the main port of Albania founded in the 7th century BC. There will visit the amphitheatre built in the 2nd century AD by the Roman Emperor Trajan. .

Day 4. Berat – Fier – Vlorë

Today we will visit the ex – Textile Mill “Mao Zedong”. which will help us understand better how the industrial cities were formed after the II World War in Albania. 

Day 5. Vlora – Orikum – Porto Palermo – Sarandë

We start in Vlorë to visit the square where the Independence of Albania was proclaimed in 1912. 

Day 6. Saranda – Butrint – Gjirokastër

Today we travel to Butrinti Archaeological Site which attracts many daily visitors. 

 Day 7. Gjirokastër

Today we will do a guided tour of Gjirokastra. The city holds another ancient Illyrian settlement.. 

 Day 8. Gjirokastër – Shkodër

Today we travel to Tepelena to visit the castle of Ali Pasha Tepelene who was the ruler of Pashalik of Yanina. Next we drive to Shkoder where will visit Rozafa Castle. .

 Day 9. Shkodër – Prizren, Kosovo

Today we drive to visit the infamous prison of Spaç. 

 Day 10. Prizren – Gjakova – Pejë

Today we will travel to Gjakova and visit the Old Bazaar and Hadumi Mosque.  

Day 11. Pejë – Prekaz – Prishtina

Today we visit another very important Serbian Orthodox Monastery where most of those who serve there are Nuns. 

 Day 12. Prishtina – Mitrovica

This morning we be guided through Prishtina center where we will visit Kosovo Museum and the Ethnographic Museum. 

 Day 13. Prishtina – Ferizaj

We visit Gadime Cave in Janjeva.

 Day 13. Prishtina – Ferizaj

We visit Gadime Cave in Janjeva.

 Day 14. Prishtina

Free time in the morning. We will be transferred to Prishtina Airport for your departure flight.