Tirana City tour from Skopje (with a stop in Ohrid)
On this tour, you can admire the large differences between Macedonia and Albania, in the landscape, culture, art... Until recently, Albania was a very closed country, and now it is a popular travel destination. Although it is a longer ride, it is worth it.
per adult from
$364
AUDDuration
14 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Ride with a comfortable A/C vehicle throughout the entire tour
- Experienced English speaking guide/driver for the tour
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje
What's excluded :
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Saint Sophia
- Entry/Admission - St. Jovan Kaneo
- Entry/Admission - National Archaeological Museum
- Entry/Admission - Bunk'Art 1
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saint Sophia, Naehe See, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia
The Cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Wisdom, built on the foundations of an early Christian basilica and it was renovated and adorned with frescoes in the time of the archbishop Leo in the period between 1037 and 1056.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Jovan Kaneo, Kaneo Plaosnik Pateka, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia
Standing alone on a cliff overlooking the Lake of Ohrid, above the fishing settlement of Kaneo, The architecture is a combination of Byzantine and Armenian elements.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Archaeological Museum, Sheshi Nene Tereza, Tirana 1001 Albania
Above the entrance of the museum is a large mural mosaic titled The Albanians that depicts purported ancient to modern figures from Albania's history. The museum includes the following pavilions: the Pavilion of Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Independence, Iconography, National Liberation Antifascist War, Communist Terror, and Mother Teresa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bunk'Art 1, Rruga Fadil Deliu, Tirana 1001 Albania
What was once intended to protect Hoxha and his cabinet in the event of a nuclear attack is now a mixed-use art and culture center, but with a keen eye towards preservation and remembrance of the dark years under Hoxha’s rule.
Duration: 30 minutes Departure Point :
Skopje, North Macedonia
Traveler pickup is offered
The pick up time is 7 AM. We can pick you up from your hotel or any other location of your preference in SkopjeDeparture Time :
7:00 AMReturn Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- In this tour we cross the border with Albania. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- Operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- We are constantly following the WHO recommendations and guidelines and are implementing all the necessary precautions for ensuring the health and safety for our travelers and our staff, as well as all the other people involved in the experience.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
7
Organised by Experience Balkan
Activity ID: V-86663P17
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