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Small Group 2-Day Tour: Highlights of N. Macedonia & Kosovo

2 days
Start and end in Tirana
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana to Ohrid to Skopje

    Your tour leader picks you up at your hotel in Tirana and drives you to Ohrid, sitting on the border between North Macedonia and Albania. This ancient settlement has roots going back thousands of years and carries UNESCO World Heritage status. You'll walk through the historic old town, taking in the 365 Orthodox churches that dot the landscape, then head to St. John's Church where the viewpoint gives you perspectives over the water and surrounding hills. After that, you'll stop at St. Nicolas Church and the Halveti Hayati Tekke mosque to see different architectural styles side by side. From there, it's a drive to Skopje, North Macedonia's capital. Once you arrive, you'll see the massive Alexander the Great statue in the main square, cross the Stone Bridge that joins the old city with the new development, wander through the Old Bazaar with its narrow streets and local shops, and check out the Art Bridge. You'll spend the night in Skopje.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. John's Church viewpoint
    • Visit St. Nicolas Church
    • Visit Halveti Hayati Tekke mosque
    • Explore Ohrid city (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Visit Alexander the Great statue
    • Cross Stone Bridge
    • Explore Art Bridge
    • Walk through Old Bazaar of Skopje
    • View cross symbol on mountain above Skopje

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for Ohrid lake pearls
    • Visit Ohrid castle
    • Visit Ohrid amphitheatre
    • Visit Archaeological Museum (accessible via Art Bridge)
    Landmarks/POIs
    St. John's Church
    St. Nicolas Church
    Halveti Hayati Tekke
    Ohrid Lake
    Ohrid Castle
    Ohrid Amphitheatre
    Alexander the Great Statue
    Stone Bridge
    Art Bridge
    Archaeological Museum
    Old Bazaar of Skopje
    Cross on mountain
  2. Day 2

    Skopje to Pristina to Prizren to Tirana

    This morning crosses the border into Kosovo and takes you to Pristina, the capital city. You'll see the Newborn monument, which represents the country's independence and has become an iconic landmark covered with graffiti art and messages. After that, you'll walk along Sheshi Nena Tereza boulevard, the main thoroughfare lined with cafes and shops, then visit Skanderberg square to understand more about Kosovo's history and culture. From there, you'll head to Prizren, known as Kosovo's cultural heart. The medieval architecture throughout the old town gives it a completely different feel from Pristina. You'll visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, then spend time browsing filigree shops where craftspeople practice traditional metalsmithing techniques passed down through generations. Later, you'll climb up to the fortress for panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys. By evening, you'll start the drive back to Tirana, finishing your journey through the region's history and culture.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Newborn monument in Pristina
    • Walk Sheshi Nena Tereza boulevard in Pristina
    • Visit Skanderberg square in Pristina
    • Explore Prizren old town
    • Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque in Prizren
    • View fortress panorama above Prizren
    • Explore filigree shops in Prizren

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee at bars on Sheshi Nena Tereza boulevard
    • Shopping for filigree artisanal crafted precious metals
    • Visit Dokufest (August only - medieval city short film festival)
    • Walk across bridges over river in Prizren
    Landmarks/POIs
    Newborn monument
    Sheshi Nena Tereza
    Skanderberg square
    Skanderberg statue
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    Prizren fortress
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  • EM
    · October 6th, 2025
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    Excellent tour for its landscapes, the guide Armando spectacular and the night in a very good hotel thanks to the change that was made due to the bad location of the programmed one.
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    Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We look forward to welcoming you again in our tours. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
    Trip date: October 2025

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    Heather

    Asked on August 31st, 2025

    I am interested in these days. I would like a hotel pick up and an individual room. Is that possible before confirming joining the trip?

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      Heather

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      Do you wish to book this tour as a private tour or are you open to other travelers being on this tour? No, not a private trip, I want to join the other travelers. I am traveling alone. I will land in Tirana on 4 Sep and leave on Sunday the 7th. I was interested in confirming the trip and asking for a single room.

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2025

      At the moment, there are no other travelers booked for this tour, so we can only organize it for you as a solo traveler. If you would prefer to join a group, we recommend considering day tours from Tirana instead, which may have other participants.

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    Asked on August 18th, 2024

    I'm looking at booking this tour as a solo traveller in May 2025, however I'm seeing that it'll charge me double if there aren't any other travellers. When will I know if there are more participants and therefore the tour will be less?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2024

      In regards to the pricing, since we do not have others on this dates confirmed yet, the price has a single supplement which guarantee the departure even if you are the only one on the tour. We would advise to get in touch also at a later stage to check if others joined so you can have a special price for this tour.

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      We are happy to inform that we can organize this tour for you and this departure is confirm.

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    Macedonia
    Euro
    Kosovo
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania and Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania and Macedonia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before January 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 67 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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