From Tirana: 10-Day Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia Tour

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Highlights

Experience local hospitality and comfort
Taste the delicious cuisine of each country
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
See the birthplace of Mother Teresa

Description

Day 1: Krujë – Rubik Arrival at Tirana International Airport and transfer to Rubik to visit a 13-century church. Day 2: Kosovo Visit the towns of Prizren and Gjakova known for its diverse cultural, historical, and religious past. Day 3: Macedonia Before traveling to Macedonia, the first stop will be a visit in Peja to see the Serbian Orthodox Church. In Macedonia, visit the capital city Skopje, the birthplace of Mother Teresa. This will be a visit full of historical information not to be forgotten. Day 4: Skopje – Ohrid In the morning, visit the center of Skopje where the Old Bazaar, Macedonia Square, and Memorial House of Mother Teresa will be the highlights of the day. Travel to Ohrid — the Slavic Jerusalem —, known for its many Byzantine churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Day 5: Ohrid Learn about Saint Naum and his missionary work during the 9th century and relax in Ohrid. Day 6: Ohrid – Elbasan – Berat Travel to Albania to visit Elbasan and the medieval castle built by Mehmed the Conqueror during the 15th century. Continue to Berat to learn about and visit a castle dating back to the 4th century BC and The National Iconographic Museum 'Onufri'. Day 7: Berat – Apollonia – Vlorë Visit Apollonia, founded in the 6th century BC, known for it school of philosophy. In Vlorë, visit Flag's Square where you can get to know more about the independence of Albania in 1912. Day 8: Durrës – Tirana Visit the Amphitheatre of Durrës built in the 2nd century AD 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 the Italian style of the 1930s. Day 9: Krujë Visit the town of George Castrioti Skanderbeg and the museum dedicated to this Medieval Albanian leader. Day 10. Tiranë Free time for shopping before departing to the airport.

Includes

Nightly 3- or 4-star hotel accommodation
9 evening dinners
1 lunch
Transportation
Professional tour guide for 10 days
Food and drinks (other than those included)
Gratuities