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Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

4 days
Start and end in Skopje
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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 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Skopje - Pristina - Prizren

    Start point
    Skopje, North Macedonia (Hotel pick up in Skopje, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Newborn monument in Pristina
    • Walk along main boulevard and Sheshi Nena Tereza square in Pristina
    • Visit Skanderbeg Square in Pristina
    • Explore Prizren old town and medieval streets
    • Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
    • Browse filigree metalwork shops in Prizren
    • Visit fortress with panoramic views of Prizren

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee at bars along Sheshi Nena Tereza
    • Shopping in filigree shops for precious metal items
    • Visit Dokufest medieval film festival (August only)
    Landmarks
    Newborn Monument
    Sheshi Nena Tereza
    Skanderbeg Square (Pristina)
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    Prizren Fortress
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  2. Day 2

    Prizren - Kruja - Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
    • Visit Kruja Castle
    • Walk hidden paths of Kruja Castle
    • Walk around Skanderbeg Square in Tirana
    • Visit BUNKART museum (former nuclear bunker)
    • Explore Tirana Castle area
    • Visit Blloku Neighborhood in Tirana

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional lunch in Kruja
    • Souvenir shopping in Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
    • Coffee at bars around Skanderbeg Square
    • Food exploration in Tirana (street food to gourmet options)
    Landmarks
    Kruja Castle
    Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
    Skanderbeg Square
    National Museum (Tirana)
    Ethem Beu Mosque
    BUNKART
    Tirana Castle
    Blloku Neighborhood
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  3. Day 3

    Tirana to Berat to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Berat old town
    • Walk through narrow stone streets
    • Visit Berat Castle
    • Explore ancient churches and mosques in Berat
    • Visit Gorica Neighbourhood

    Optional Activities

    • Explore communist era remains in Berat
    • Visit museums in Berat
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
    Berat Old Town
    Gorica Neighbourhood
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  4. Day 4

    Ohrid - Skopje

    End point
    Skopje, North Macedonia (Hotel drop off in Skopje, 18:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
    • Explore Ohrid city and historic architecture
    • Visit Paper Museum in Ohrid
    • View Ohrid fortress
    • View Ohrid amphitheatre
    • See Lake Ohrid and surrounding mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade paper souvenirs from Paper Museum
    • Explore the 365 Orthodox churches at leisure
    Landmarks
    Church of St. John at Kaneo
    Lake Ohrid
    Ohrid Fortress
    Ohrid Amphitheatre
    Paper Museum
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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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  • T
    July 1st, 2024
    5
    Great tour and covered a lot in just a few short days. It was great fun and Eglon was very knowledgeable!
    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Tiarne, it was so lovely to have you on tour and getting a chance to show you some of your family roots along the way! We hope to see you again some day soon. \ Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car reviewer 2
    December 3rd, 2022
    5
    Best trip ever To say i had a great time would be an understatement! I had a blast, this has been the best trip of...
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    Traveled in August 2021
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Iris , Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. You are always welcome to explore more. Warm Regards. Choose Balkans Team
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  • Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car reviewer 3
    December 3rd, 2022
    5
    To say i had a great time would be an understatement! I had a blast, this has been the best trip of my life...
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    Traveled in August 2022
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    Hello Fatmira , Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. You are always welcome to explore more. Warm Regards. Choose Balkans Team
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    March 3rd, 2022
    5
    What an excellent tour for a nice price. I was little concerning about the rooms because I had no idea where we were...
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    Traveled in March 2022
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear GeriRui, Thank you so much for a wonderful review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and you were looked after by our team! We look forward to welcoming you again! Kind Regards , Choose Balkans Team
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  • S
    March 23rd, 2020
    5
    It was an incredible experience with Choose Balkans. We were amazed by all the destinations that we visited. Learned...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Silda, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • N
    March 23rd, 2020
    5
    We were very impressed with the professional service we received from this travel company.The trip was most enjoyable...
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    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hi Noly, thank you for the great review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you. Best regards, Choose Balkans team
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    Emily

    Asked on January 8th, 2026

    I am planning to spend my next vacation in Albania and intend to use your tour services during my stay. As part of my visa application requirements, I kindly request an invitation letter from your company to support my application.

    Visa
    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately we do not offer invitation letters or any other visa related procedures. If you book any of the below services with us, we do provide you with an official reservation confirmation for the services you have booked with us, specifying type of service, dates of booking, amount paid.

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    Joyce

    Asked on July 25th, 2025

    Can I do alternatively plans or just do the first part of the tour or would it be better to do something else, I have been recommended to go to southern Macedonia but want to go to Kosovo as well. I can leave from Tirana rather than Skopje as I would need to transfer back to Sofia to fly out.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2025

      We can organize for you all the required services. Day 1, May 19 Sofia - Drive to Skopje. Day 2, May 20 Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje. Day 3, May 21 Skopje - Ohrid. Day 4, May 22 Ohrid - Berat. Day 5, May 23 Berat - Tirane. Day 6, May 24 walking tour of Tirana drop off in Tirana airport.

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      Joyce

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      That is way outside my budget for 4 days.

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2025

      Could you kindly share with us the budget you have in mind for this tour?

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    Adriana

    Asked on May 30th, 2025

    How much would it cost for this same intinerary for only two people?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten May 2025

      This tour as a private one for two participants costs: 1005 euro x 2 = 2010 euro for both of you, based in 3* hotels, in double room.

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    Bianca

    Asked on April 14th, 2025

    How much does it cost please?

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      Bianca

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Hi i will be on my own from malta. can i join a group? how much will it cost? i can leave later as long as i am in malta on the 27th

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten April 2025

      We do have a confirmed departure that you can join with a special price during April Albania, Kosovo and N. Macedonia tour from Skopje in four days. Dates: 17th -21st of April. Price: 742 Euros / Person + 135 euros for the single room = 877 Euros

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    Frances

    Asked on September 14th, 2024

    I was really looking for a more group trip

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      Frances

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      If I book this as an individual trip, can others (I don't know) join later on?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten October 2024

      If you book this tour as a solo traveler, the tour will be open for others to join. If you will have any friend joining the tour at a later stage they can.

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    Jay

    Asked on July 20th, 2024

    I have some free days for some solo travel in late September and am interested in this tour, or another of yours departing Corfu for Albania around the same time. I just wanted to confirm these tours go ahead even if it is just one traveller, and the price quoted would be the final price? Also, is it possible to know the accommodation in advance?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2024

      We are happy to inform you that we can organize a tour for you. We have multiple tours departing in September with prices ranging from 1376 to 1755 Euros per person, with additional single room supplements of 270 to 315 Euros locally paid.

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    Eva

    Asked on June 14th, 2024

    I'm flexible on the exact dates, but I'm hoping to visit the Balkans sometime in September 2024. I'm open to your recommendations on the best time to visit.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Group Size: It will be myself and one other person traveling together.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      I'm very interested in experiencing the local culture, traditions, and cuisine. I'm also an avid hiker, so I would love to incorporate some scenic hiking trails and outdoor activities into the itinerary if possible.

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten June 2024

      You can either join one of our standard tours or we can organize a tailored tour for you.

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    Tamara

    Asked on February 7th, 2024

    I would like to know if you have availability with any of the existing tours that are scheduled to start on either 21 March, 22 March, or 23 March. I am a solo traveler, and was told several months ago that IF you had tours going on any of the days that I am available, that you would let me join a group as a solo traveler.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten February 2024

      We are happy to inform you that we can organize this tour for you. For the moment we do not have a group tour confirm during this dates. Are you flexible with your travel dates and month so we can suggest you any other departure?

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      Tamara

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      I do not have flexibility except for those 3 dates. My alternate choices are renting a car or going by public buses.

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    Oliver

    Asked on March 22nd, 2023

    Is it possible to modify itinerary to be able to visit St Naam and Bay of Bones? We would have 2 adults and 1 child age 4. Is it possible to discuss by phone given departure in early April?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten March 2023

      We are happy to organise a tour for you in a shorter version as a private and tailored tour adding more time in Ohrid visit st naum and bay of bones.

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    Kim

    Asked on February 7th, 2023

    Can you confirm that this is a group tour? I am solo traveller and want to meet people in the same tour. I am not looking for single or private tour.

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      Kim

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Is it possible to share room with other travellers in the same trip?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten February 2023

      In regards to the single room, please note that solo travelers need to book with a single room.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
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    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
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  • 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.Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 18th, 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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