WESTERN BALKANS

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Tour duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Category: Culture, Sightseeing
Area: Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo
Tour difficulty:
Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing


mother teresa days

Welcome to Macedonia

Pick up from your hotel in Skopje and complementary sightseeing Skopje tour, visiting the most important Skopje sights, including the Memorial house of Mother Teresa, who was born in Skopje.

Afternoon drive to Tikvesh wine region and afternoon visit to Stobi ancient site.

Dinner with wine tasting (optional) and O/N in a boutique hotel built above the wine cellar.

heraklea lion bull days

Bitola and Galichica NP

Morning departure to Bitola and city tour including visit to the ancient site Heraclea Lynkestis.

Passing the second biggest Macedonian lake Prespa, drive across Galichica NP, with spectacular views of both Prespa and Ohrid lakes. Afternoon visit of St Naum monastery complex.

Evening at leisure in Ohrid. O/N in Ohrid.

Ohrid  old town

Ohrid - City of light

Complementary Sightseeing tour Ohrid (walking tour in Old city) - so called Old city is spiritual part of Ohrid with exceptional cultural heritage protected by UNESCO. Afternoon at leisure in Ohrid. O/N in Ohrid.

tirana days
Welcome back to Albania

Crossing Macedonia Albania border and drive towards Albanian capital Tirana, with short stop at city of Elbasan. Afternoon coffee break at the coastal town Durres. Upon arrival in Tirana, complementary panoramic city tour, including visit to National museum. O/N in Tirana.

skenderbeg castle days

From Albania to Montenegro

In the morning departure to Kruje and visit to the castle of Albanian hero Skender beg.

Passing the city of Shkodra, with short stop at Rozafa fortress and the border point arrival in Montenegro. Afternoon drive along the coast line and arrival in Budva area for O/N.

kotor bay days

The best of Montenegro

Morning drive along Kotor bay with visit to the old town of Kotor.

Drive on the picturesque road up to the old capital city, Cetinje, Late afternoon, drive back to Budva area for O/N.

moracha days

From Montenegro to Kosovo

A picturesque road is passing river Moracha canyon, towards the mountain towns of Kolashin and Berane, to the border with Kosovo. Arrival in Kosovo capital Prishtina in the afternoon. A walking tour in the city center. O/N in Prishtina.

grachanica monastery days

Kosovo story

Morning visit to Grachanica monastery (UNESCO protected site) on the way to Prizren, a picturesque city on the slopes of Shara mountain. After the walking tour in the city center, departure towards Skopje via picturesque road on Shara mountain. End of the tour in Skopje airport or hotel

7 nights accommodation in Stobi, Ohrid, Tirana, Budva and Prishtina in selected high class tourist hotels, including hotel taxes and service charges

Price: Call for Pricing

Included in price:
Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle
7 nights accommodation in selected high class tourist hotels, including hotel taxes and service charges
Daily breakfast
Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour
Complementary Skopje, Ohrid and Tirana sightseeing tours
Inside visits and boat rides as shown in bold in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable
Full organization and logistic by Visit Macedonia

Not included in price:
Drinks during meals
Optional offers - Visits, meals and entrance fees not marked in bold or suggested as “optional”, specialized local guides in any town or sight, drinks, mini bar at the hotels, porterage and tips, any entry visa are not included in tour price. Some of mentioned services can be arranged with the local host and paid on the spot.
All personal expenses not included under "Included in price"

Accommodation in Single room / Half Board - Possible in this tour - have to be required, booked and paid in advance.
Terms and Conditions - Please check and read carefully our Terms and conditions


What to pack

Footwear:
comfortable walking shoes
Casual clothes
Water/windproof jacket with hood
Hat
Toiletries
Sunglasses
Camera
Passport
Trip voucher
Money:
cash, or, you can also use your credit card in most cities in Macedonia. Feel free to ask your guide for help
Travel insurance
Personal medications

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