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Landscape of MACEDONIA | KOSOVO | ALBANIA Experience the culture, the people and the character of these rapidly evolving European States! Welcome in the new millennium in a less traversed corner of Europe, the Balkan Peninsula. Come visit Albania and see what few people have seen: an untouched coastline, hidden valleys, and rugged mountains. Visit...
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Departure Location
Skopje
Return Location
Skopje
Price includes
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- Meals, unless expressly states
- Professionally guided tour
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- A guided tour of important places
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- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
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Landscape of MACEDONIA | KOSOVO | ALBANIA
Experience the culture, the people and the character of these rapidly evolving European States! Welcome in the new millennium in a less traversed corner of Europe, the Balkan Peninsula. Come visit Albania and see what few people have seen: an untouched coastline, hidden valleys, and rugged mountains. Visit Albania and receive one of the warmest receptions in all of Europe. The people of this tiny country are known for warmth and hospitality. From the mountains in the north to the archaeological sites in the south, from the growing city of Tirana and the port of Durres to the rural villages throughout the country, there is surprising diversity for travelers in Albania to discover. Macedonia, which lies to the east of Albania, is also eager to welcome travelers to its “land of contrasts.” Skopje, the capital, is an ultra-modern city with an ancient bazaar where Turkish influences can still be seen and felt. Numerous Orthodox monasteries located in the western part of the country stand alongside many mosques, making the region an alluring mixture of Eastern Christianity and Islamic cultures. Kosova was once part of former Yugoslavia, but in February 2008 became an independent republic
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Day 1
Airport – Skopje
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- Arrival at the Skopje’s airport. Look for the sign of Camellia! Transfer to your hotel. A short introductory tour of the area round your hotel – getting useful hints from your tour guide Accommodation. Overnight in Skopje
Day 2
Skopje – Prishtina
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- After breakfast, drive to Prishtina, the capital of Kosova. En route visit the Cave of Gadima and the Kosovo Field, where the battle between Christian forces and Ottoman invaders took place in 1389. Visit the Tomb of Sultan Murat II, the Prishtina Museum, the Bazaar Mosque, the Clock Tower, and the Mosque of Sultan Mehmet Fatih, followed by a stroll along the main street of Prishtina. Overnight in Pristina.
Day 3
Prishtina – Prizren – Kukes – Tirana
- This morning drive to Prizren considered the “jewel in the crown” of Kosovo. City sightseeing and visit the house of Prizren League, Sinan Pasha’s Mosque, and Hammam. In the afternoon drive to Tirana passing through Kukes. Overnight in Tirana.
Day 4
Tirana – Kruja – Tirana
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- After the breakfast optionally half day tour of Tirana and excursion to mount Dajti by cable car. In afternoon departure for Kruja, home of Albania’s most important hero, Scanderbeg, who in the 15th century successfully fought off the Turks for over thirty years. Sightseeing at his castle and the impressive Scanderbeg Museum. Shopping in old bazaar. Return back to Tirana for overnight.
Day 5
Tirana – Durres – Berat
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- After breakfast drive to Durres. This busy port city has one of the largest Roman amphitheaters in the Balkans. Durres is one of the oldest Roman cities in the Mediterranean and the largest seaport in Albania. After lunch we drive to Berat. Its castles and fort date back 2400 years. Afternoon visits to Onufri Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, Bachelors Mosque and the King’s Mosque. Overnight in Berat
Day 6
Berat – Vlora – Saranda
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- After the breakfast departure to the coastal city of Vlora. Vlora is legendary in Albanian history as the city where Albanian independence from Turks was proclaimed on November 28, 1912. Arrival in Saranda. Walking tour in the center of Saranda. Overnight in Saranda.
Day 7
Saranda – Butrint – Gjirokastra
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- Morning visits to the Greek and Roman ruins of Butrint, Albania’s most important archaeological site. After a leisurely exploration, we will stop for optional unch in Ksamil overlooking the Ionian. In afternoon departure for the Museum city of Gjirokastra to visit its fortress, the armaments museum and the ethnographic museum. Overnight in Gjirokastra
Day 8
Gjirokastra – Korca
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- Leave Gjirokastra for Korca via Permet known for its production of traditional raki and wine. Arrival Korca, the commercial and cultural capital of Southern Albania. Overnight in Korca
Day 9
Korca – Ohrid
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- Early morning visits to the Medieval Arts Museum, Birra Korca Brewery and the first school teaching the Albanian language established in Albania in 1887. The first girls’ school in the country was established in Korca in 1891. Departure from Korca, for a short journey to Pogradec, on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Cross the border into the Macedonian countryside. Short stop over in St. Naum Monastery and then drive to Ohrid. It is in this region that the Early Christian Orthodox Bishops created the Cyrillic alphabet. Overnight in Ohrid.
Day 10
Ohrid – St. John the Baptist – Matka – Skopje
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- Relaxed breakfast. We continiue to Monastery of Sveti Jovan Bigorski (St John the Baptist). After visiting the Monastery we will have free time for optional lunch in traditional ambient(Kukjata na mijacite). We continue to the highlight of this itinerary Matka Canyon. The Canyon is famous for its green peaceful lake in the middle of the Mountain with fine stone path that is taking us into the forest. It is lovely pleasure for all those who like being in nature. We will visit the Monastery of St. Andrew (14th century) situated in the vicinity of Skopje. Then we will take a boat to visit the Cave Vrelo,considered to be one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe and the world. The excavations of the cave under Vrelo, which is filled with water and is the only one in Macedonia, are still ongoing and, according to the current research, it is expected that it will be the largest in Europe. Trasnfer to hotel. Accommodation in a hotel in Skopje. Overnight in Skopje
Day 11
Skopje
- After the breakfast our guide will take us for the Sightseeing tour; Visit to the old railway station the first railway station in the Balkans; The statue of Mother Teresa; The Stone Bridge; The church of St. Spas (Holy Salvation), which is famous for housing the remains of the great Macedonian revolutionary Goce Delcev, he Fortress Kale; Free time for lunch at Old Bazar and testing our traditional food. Trasnfer to airport! Time to say goodbye to our new friends!
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