8-Day Private Tour To Albania, Kosovo And Macedonia

- What Will You Do

Day 1. Airport – Tirana
After the group lands in Albania, you will be welcomed by the Albanian travel agency representatives. Next we transfer from the airport to the hotel in the capital city of Albania, Tirana. In the afternoon we will visit some of the best sites in Tirana, including Scanderbeg square, Et’hem Bey mosque, Toptan Castle, and the Pyramid.

Day 2. Tirana – Kruja – Tirana
In the morning we will visit Kruja, its castle, and Scanderbeg Museum. Kruja was the most important town for the Albanians during the 15th century. It successfully withstood at least three major sieges by the Ottoman Empire. The museum we will visit, is dedicated to the Albanian medieval hero Gjergj Kastrioti Scanderbeg. Lunch will be in the agritourist center of Marikaj where will experience true Albanian hospitality.

Day 3. Tirana – Koman Lake – Gjakova (Kosovo)
Our day starts with a trip to Koman Lake. We will see the three power-plants installed in the lake which together produce about 60-70% of Albania's electric needs. We will sail through the lake for about 2 hours, enjoying one of the most scenic routes in Albania.

Day 4. Gjakova – Prishtina – Peja – Gjakova
Our journey will take us to Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo. There we will visit the Museum of Kosovo, the Etnographic Museum and the center of the city. The next transfer is to Peja where we will visit one of the most important Serbian religious sites, the Patriarchate.

Day 5. Gjakova – Prizren – Ohrid
We will travel to a very important city during the Albanian National Awakening Movement of the 19th century, Prizren, Kosovo. There we will visit the memorial house of the Albanian League, Sinan Pasha’s mosque, the Orthodox church and the center.

Day 6. Ohrid – Saint Naum – Ohrid
With the assistance of the local guide, we we will visit Samuel castle, Saint John Caneo, the amphitheater, and more. Lunch will be in Ohrid. In the afternoon we will travel to visit Saint Naum monastery, deeply venerated by Macedonians.

Day 7. Ohrid – Elbasan (Albania) – Tirana
Our journey will lead us toward Albania through Qafa e Thanes border control. The first stop will be in Elbasan where we will visit the Ottoman Castle and Saint Mary Church.

Day 8. Tirana – Airport
Breakfast in Tirana. In the morning before departure we visit the National History Museum. We will then head to the Airport where our tour will end.

- What To Expect

- Discover more about the Albanian and Macedonian Cultures
- Explore the Patriarchate of Peja which dates back to 13th Century
- Relax in Ohrid Lake, one of the oldest in Europe.

- What Is Included

- Accommodation for 7 nights in 4 star hotels:
- 4 Lunches in traditional restaurants
- 4 Dinners in hotel’s restaurant or traditional restaurants
- Transportation for 8 days
- English speaking guide for 8 days,
- Assistant guides in Skopje and Ohrid
- Tickets for the boat Koman – Fierze
- Tickets in museums
- Support by the Albanian partner agency

- What Is Not Included

- 130 euro per single supplement
- Everything that is not mentioned above
- Gratuities

- Transfers

Transportation is included for all 8 days of the tour.