West Macedonia and Tirana from Skopje

Activity: Countryside Tours, Walking Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 4 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

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Highlights

Memorial house of Mother Teresa
Skopje Fortress Kale
Church of St Clement
St Naum monastery
Tirana city center

All about the trip

Every Monday we offer this combination of West Macedonia tour and visit to Tirana, the Albanian capital, with visits and guided tours in Skopje, Ohrid and Ohrid lake and Tirana.

Travel safe in small group - all our tours are operated with not more than 12 persons on tour.

Solo traveler ? No problem ! We have an option for you - ask for more information before you book.

What is included in the price

Pick up/Drop off at any address within Skopje;
Transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or minibus;
3 nights accommodation at 4* hotels Ohrid and Tirana, including breakfast,
Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 1-3 pax guide will be a driver as well);
Visits as described in the program, including admission fees;
1 bottle of water per person and WiFi on board complementary

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in SGL room - 130 € (on request, to be required and paid during the booking process)
"Solo traveler tour supplement" - if you are a solo traveler please contact us for more information before you book
Boat rides on Matka lake to cave Vrelo - 7 € and on St Naum - 5 € (optional, to be paid on the spot)
Pre or post tour accommodation
Gratuities to the driver/guide (not mandatory)
Personal travel insurance
Personal spends during the tour

Instructions

You book - You go, guaranteed departures, which means that you will join a group of other travelers.

Child price valid only when accompanied by two adults.

Itinerary

MONDAY
	09:00 - Morning walk in the city center and Skopje Old Bazaar with our experienced and professional tour guide. Visit the Memorial house of Mother Teresa (inside); Gate Macedonia, the Old Skopje railway station (from outside); The Stone bridge; the Archeological Museum, Museum of Macedonian struggle (from outside). Old Skopje Bazaar, Church of St Spas (The Holy Salvation) (inside) Skopje Fortress Kale (inside).
	11:00 - You will be picked up by our driver to visit Matka valley. A lot of possibilities to escape from city life where you can take a boat trip to the entrance of cave Vrelo, rent a kayak or raft (boat hire fees are not included in the price) or simply you can walk along the lake and enjoy the nature.
	15:00 - long distance transfer to Ohrid. Arrival in Ohrid early in the evening. Overnight in a hotel in Ohrid.
TUESDAY:
	09:00 - Ohrid walking tour will take part this morning. Because of the religious importance and its numerous churches and monasteries, Ohrid is famous under the name “Macedonian Jerusalem”. According to the history facts, there used to be 365 churches – a church for each day! Since 1979 the city and the lake of Ohrid are under the protection of UNESCO. Do not miss to have a nice panoramic picture from Ohrid fortress and to visit remains of the first Slavic university in the Balkans, today founded in the Holy area of Plaoshnik. You will go inside the recently rebuild Church of St Clement and pass by the unique church of St. John – Kaneo and visit St. Sofia, the cathedral church. Free afternoon in Ohrid to stroll on your own in narrow Old town streets. Overnight in Ohrid.
WEDNESDAY
	09:00 - Drive along the beautiful Ohrid lake to St Naum monastery. On the way, visit the Bay of Bones museum on water. Upon arrival visit the monastery (inside). Possibility to have a boat ride on the lake, above the springs of Black Drim river
	(not included in the price, to be paid on the spot). Free time to have a nice lunch at the restaurant located on a beautiful island along the springs. Say good buy to your local guide.
	13:00 - Border crossing and enter into Albania. Long-distance drive to Albanian capital Tirana with several stops. Upon arrival in Tirana free evening. Possibility to have dinner at some local restaurant. Overnight in Tirana.
THURSDAY
	09:00 - Morning Tirana guided tour with an experienced local guide. You will pass the University and Mother Teresa square, the main street in Tirana, the National museum (inside) and E’them Bay mosque (from outside). Free time in Tirana city center until departure.
	13:00 - Drive back to Macedonia with the possibility to end the tour in Ohrid or Skopje.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We can pick you up from any hotel or address within Skopje

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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