Day 1:
Our exciting journey begins in Tirana, where we pick up travellers from their hotels. Our first stop is Prizren, the cultural capital of Kosovo, we visit landmarks like Sinan Pasha Mosque, Albanian League of Prizren building, Church of Our Lady of Ljeviš, and Prizren Fortress. After a delightful lunch, our journey proceeds to Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo, with highlights such as the Newborn Monument, Mother Teresa Square, Imperial Mosque, and National Library. Next, we head to Skopje, North Macedonia for an overnight stay.
Day 2:
After eating breakfast, you will start exploring sites like Skopje Fortress, Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, and Mother Teresa Memorial House. After leaving Skopje our scenic drive takes us to Ohrid, known for its 365 churches, where we visit Church of Saint Sophia, Church of Saint John, Church of Saint Clement and Panteleimon, Samoil's Fortress, and more. Overnight in Ohrid.
Day 3:
After entering Albanian territories, we reach Berat, the “City of a Thousand Windows.” At the castle, we explore Saint Mary of Blachernae Church, Church of the Holy Trinity, Water Cisterns, Red Mosque, and Constantine the Great Garden. A traditional Albanian lunch with a local family awaits us.
Descending to Mangalemi area, we witness the well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture. Finally, we arrive in Durres, exploring spots like Durrës Amphitheatre, Venetian Tower, Durrës Castle, and the picturesque waterfront boulevard along the Adriatic Sea.
Finally, we arrive in the last stop of our Balkan tour, Durres City. The city has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. Durrës was founded by Greek colonists in the 7th century BCE and later became an important centre during Roman rule. The city has witnessed various periods of influence, including Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman. Durres marks the end of our Balkan tour, concluding with a return to Tirana.