Sondor Travel

Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia

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Albania boast of its wonderful nature, local hospitality, and Unesco heritage sites. Macedonia is well known for the great people that lived there such as Alexander the Great and Mother Theresa. Kosovo as the newest independent country in Europe hides in itself a rich cultural and religious diversity. Be ready to be enchanted by these impressive cultures.

Highlights

Experience local hospitality Taste the delicious cuisine Visit Unesco heritage sites See the birthplace of Mother Theresa

Itinerary

Day 1: Kruje to Rubik Arrival in Mother Theresa Airport, Albania and transfer to Rubik to visit the 13-century church. Day 2: Kosovo We visit the towns of Prizren and Gjakova known for the diverse cultural, historical and religious past. Day 3: Macedonia Before travelling to Macedonia we make a visit to Peje to visit the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate. In Macedonia, we visit its capital Skopje, the birthplace of Mother Theresa. Day 4: Skopje to Ohrid In the morning we visit the centre of Skopje, the old Ottoman bazaar, Macedonia Square and Mother Theresa Memorial House. Travel to Ohrid the Slavic Jerusalem is known for its many Byzantine churches part of Unesco Heritage Sites. Day 5: Ohrid to Sv. Naum Learn about Saint Naum and his missionary work to during the 9th century and relax in Ohrid. Day 6: Ohrid to Elbasan Travel to Albania to visit Elbasan and the medieval castle built by Sultan Mehmet II during the 15 century. Continue to Berat to learn about the city of one upon another windows part of Unesco World Heritage List. Visit the castle dating back 4 century BC and Onufri Museum. Day 7: Apolonia to Vlore Visit Apollonia founded in the 6 century BC known for its school of philosophy. In Vlorë we visit the Flag Square to know more about the independence of Albania in 1912. Day 8. Durres to Tirana Visit the Roman Amphitheatre built in the 2nd century A.D which could hold about 15 000 spectators. Travel to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Founded in 1614 Tirana’s architecture is influenced by its Ottoman past and Italian style of the 30s. Day 9: Kruje Visit the chief town of Scanderbeg and museum dedicated to this Medieval Albanian leader. Day 10: Tirane Free time for shopping. Depart to the Airport.

Includes

9 nights accommodation: Rubik (1 night), Kosovo (1 night), Macedonia (1 night), Ohrid (1 night), Sv Naum (1 night), Elbasan (1 night), Vlore (1 night), Tirana (1 night), Kruje (1 night) 9 dinners and 1 lunch Transportation Tour guide