7 Day itinerary in Albania, Europe
Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia in 1 week
Join a trip to explore three countries in the Western Balkans. From UNESCO sites to historical monuments and beautiful nature, this tour will bring you closer to the local culture of these nations.
By Gezim
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide, Driver as a Guide
starting point
Tirana
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Visit markets
Culture & History
Meet local people
Purposeful Travel
Food & Culinary
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Berat castle and City of Ohrid
Capital of Skopje and Prishtina
Makedonium complex in Krusevo
Monastery of Peja and Visoki Decan
Berat castle and City of Ohrid
Capital of Skopje and Prishtina
Makedonium complex in Krusevo
Monastery of Peja and Visoki Decan
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Tirana - Durres – Berat (135 km)
The experience starts by exploring the largest port city in Albania. Durres is an ancient Illyrian city with a rich history from Roman Empire to the present day. We will visit the Roman amphitheater, city center, and walk along the Vollga promenade by the Adriatic Sea. The journey continues to the city of thousands of windows. Berat is a museum city with an unusual architecture around its old town. Mangalem, Gorice, and Kala represent the diverse culture of the city through centuries. Accommodation in Berat.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2
Berat – Ohrid (160 km)
In the morning we depart towards North Macedonia. Ohrid is known for its historic buildings in the old town situated by the lake shores. Since antiquity, many empires have passed in this important trading route. The walking tour strolls around hundreds of churches, the ancient amphitheater, and the medieval Samuel’s fortress on the top of the hill. Accommodation in Ohrid.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Ohrid – Bitola (70 km)
After breakfast, we start the day slowly enjoying a calm walk by the oldest lake in Europe. Next, we transfer to the second-largest city in the country. Bitola is known as “the city of consuls” from the administration of the Ottoman Empire that resided here. The tour takes you to Heraclea, the ancient city that offers great historic ruins of Greeks and Romans. Walking along the Shirok Sokak promenade, you will bond with locals and many Ottoman monuments. Accommodation in Bitola.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Bitola – Krusevo – Skopje (190 km)
Today we will explore the mountain city of Krusevo. It is situated at 1350m above sea level and represents an important history of locals. We will visit the Makedonium complex, the symbol of struggle and the eternal aspiration of the Macedonian people for freedom. Later we head to the capital Skopje. The walking tour includes the fortress of Kale, the old bazaar, the Stone bridge, and the center city. A visit is dedicated to the Memorial house of Mother Theresa. Accommodation in Skopje.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Skopje – Prishtina – Peja (180 km)
The trip continues to the youngest country in Europe. Kosovo is an interesting destination with many sites to discover. Our first destination is the capital of Prishtina. The city is quite new and renovated after the war at the end of the 90s. The guided tour strolls across Mother Theresa Cathedral, the National Library, the Newborn monument, and Skanderbeg square. Later we transfer to Kosovo Polje, the area where the famous war between the Ottoman Empire and the Serbian Empire took place in 14th century. In the afternoon we transfer for accommodation in Peja.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Peje – Gjakovo – Prizren (95 km)
In the morning we visit the beautiful town of Peja. First, we take a walking tour around the old bazaar and center city. Next, we transfer to White Drin waterfall, located at the source of the river with the same name. Afterward, we continue to the Patriarchate of Peja. This medieval monastery is a complex of churches with beautiful frescos. The tour continues to another site listed under UNESCO. The Visoki Decan monastery hosts a 14th-century great church with an interesting history. For lunch, we stop at the Grand Bazaar of Gjakovo. Here we will visit the Hadum mosque. In the evening transfer to Prizren for accommodation.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Prizren – Tirane (190 km)
After breakfast, we start exploring the old town. Prizren is the historical city of Kosovo with an Ottoman influence. We will visit the Albanian League of Prizren to learn more about the resistance of Albanians for independence. Then we walk across the Stone Bridge, Turkish hammam, the Sadervan square, and Sinan Pasha mosque. The ancient fortress of Prizren offers beautiful panoramic views of the city. After lunch, we drive towards Albania. In the afternoon we reach the capital Tirana.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
Transport
- Car/Minivan depending on the group size
Activities
- City walking, exploring castles, religious temples
Extras
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Lunch/Dinner
- Personal expenses
About Gezim
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I'm a certified tourist guide in Albania, and I've been working since 2014. I graduated in Business Administration, and love working in the travel industry. My passions are hiking, history, and I'm a nature lover. I have deep knowledge of the Balkans
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