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Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Kosovo & Macedonia Adventure: Tirana to Pristina. Venture off the beaten path on this eight-day European adventure through Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo — three hidden gems packed with history, flavour, and untold stories. Wander through centuries-old architecture that weaves a tale of resilience and progress, indulge in local delicacies that will surprise and delight, and sip your way through ancient wine traditions that have stood the test of time. Along the way, connect with locals, bond with fellow travellers, and experience read more a side of Europe most never see. This isn’t your typical Euro trip — it’s something bolder, richer, and completely unforgettable.
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US$1,274 per person
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Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Classic
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
6-99 Years
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
EXTP
Itinerary
Arrive at any time.
Accommodation:
Hotel Idea Signature Tirana
Included Experiences
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Cross the border into North Macedonia and travel to the beautiful city of Ohrid, referred to as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans" due to its 365 churches with one for each day of the year. Take some free time to find lunch in one of the bazaars and then take a short boat cruise to admire the city's highlights and the surrounding scenery. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring or to relax.
Accommodation:
Hotel Village Ohrid
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.
- Lake Cruise: Climb aboard for a short boat cruise of Lake Ohrid, the deepest and oldest lake in Europe, boasting an imposing medieval fortress and mountainous backdrop. This pristine lake straddles the border between North Macedonia and Eastern Albania, and acts as home to more than 200 different species.
Set off with your CEO this morning on an walking exploration of Ohrid. Discover the old town with it's iconic landmarks and historic architecture then wander through the local bazaar. Later, join a chef to learn about local delicious specialties that will serve as a light lunch lunch before visiting the Roman amphitheatre. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to continue exploring or to relax at the hotel before an optional dinner out in the evening. While getting to know Ohrid, keep an eye out for the 900 year old tree located near Old Town - a true Ohrid landmark.
Accommodation:
Hotel Village Ohrid
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
- Ohrid Walking Tour: Embark on a walking tour of the city where you'll enjoy the stunning exterior of the San Perivlepta and San Sofia churches. Next, head inside the architecturally striking Monastery of Saint Clement Ohrid, believed to have been built when Saint Clement first arrived in the area at the request of Boris I of Bulgaria. Finish off with a short tour at the Roman Amphitheatre, the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country, built in 200 BC.
- Regional Cooking Demonstration and Light Lunch: Make a stop along the walking tour to meet with a local chef. Learn all about the regional culinary delicacies of the area and how to prepare them while enjoying small plates of delicious food as a light lunch before continuing on your way.
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; today is your day to explore.
Optional Experiences
- Bay of Bones Museum: Explore the reconstructed village of stilt houses, showcasing historic artifacts recovered from Lake Ohrid,
Wave goodbye to Ohrid this morning as you depart for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Stop in Bitola for a pleasant walk along the pedestrian street called Shirok Sokak before travelling onward to wine region. Sample the local flavours before ending in the capital. Later, set off on foot with your CEO to see some of the city's striking architecture followed by a walk up to the Castle of Kale to revel in the city views. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring or to relax.
Accommodation:
Hotel Riverside Skopje
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
- Sirok Sokak Walking Tour: Wander through Sirok Sokak, the pedestrian street of Shirok Sokak. Known as the fashion street, locals tend to dress up to enjoy a walk and a coffee while enjoying beautiful views of the city.
- Winery Tour with Tasting: The historically rich Stobi region is located close to the archaeological site, ancient Paenian. It was captured into the Kingdom of Macedon where it became the capital and remains a significant historic site. Archaeologists found early evidence of wine making in the form of in home grape presses, showcasing the lengthy past of this delicious art. Learn the intricacies of wine making on a tour of the winery before sampling some wine and enjoying a light lunch.
- Orientation Walk Skopje: Head out for an orientation walk passing Byzantine era buildings, Turkish baths, caravanserais and hamams, all reminders of the intricate Ottoman history. Witness the quirky electric street art and multiple imposing statutes dotted around the city. View the birthplace of Mother Theresa and stop in the hidden lower level of the iconic Gradski Trgovski Centar to see Skopje’s largest collection of street art.
Enjoy a relaxed morning before driving across the border into Kosovo and to the city of Prizren. Set off with your CEO on an orientation walk through town along the Bistrica river, crossing the iconic old stone bridge and onto the cobble-stoned Shadervan square. The rest of the afternoon is free before re-grouping in the evening for a walk up to the town fortress for beautiful sunset views of the town, river and valley.
Accommodation:
Hotel Prior Prizren
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Orientation Walk Prizren: Enjoy an exploratory walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like some of the main sights in the area, supermarkets, and ATMs.
- Prizren Fortress Sunset Walk: Dating back to 1100 BC, the Prizren Fortress was built by the Byzantines and expanded by Serbian kings throughout the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries before Ottoman rulers took over until their expulsion in 1912. Walk up the steep incline to this historic site to enjoy the sunset and views of the town, river, and valley.
Enjoy a free day in Prinzen to explore the city, take a wine tasting excursion or to relax. Perhaps join your CEO for a morning visit to the filigree shops to browse the textiles and shops or head out on a leisurely hike along the Bistrica River to see the local shepherds.
Accommodation:
Hotel Prior Prizren
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Free Time: There's plenty of things to do; today is yours to explore.
Optional Experiences
- Sinan Pasha Mosque: Explore this Ottoman-era mosque, built by the Albanian pasha Sofi Sinan in 1615
- Mountain Bike Rentals: Rent mountain bikes to explore the naturally beautiful terrain.
- Cevapi Meal: Sit down for a Ćevapi meal - a dish of grilled minced meat created in the Balkans.
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Prizren before journeying onward to Pristina, the bustling commerce hub and capital of Kosovo. Explore the city's highlights with your CEO on a walking exploration and get immersed in its rich history before taking the rest of the day free for individual exploration or to relax at a cafe. Head out in the evening for an optional final dinner out with the group.
Accommodation:
Hotel Prima Pristina
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Walking Tour Pristina: Get to know Pristina on a walking tour through the highlights. Witness the 1389 battle of Kosovo memorial, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Gracanica Monastery, followed by the Newborn monument and the brass statue of Bill Clinton, commemorating his role in ending the war for independence.
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.
Optional Experiences
- Ethnographic Museum: Visit the Ethnographic Museum, a traditional 18th century house in the old bazaar area. Originally owned by Emin Gjinolli, turned museum in 2006. Enjoy the traditional architecture and exhibits on clothing, birth and burial rituals, handicrafts etc.
- Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque: Built for Mehmed the Conqueror around 1461, it was converted to a Catholic church before being renovated into a mosque once again after WWII. Locals refer to the Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque as the 'Imperial Mosque'. Enjoy the intricately painted ceilings and beautiful interiors.
Depart at any time.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Trip Inclusions
- Take in the the sunset from the historic Prizren Fortress.
- Dive into the regional flavours of Ohrid with a hands-on cooking demonstration.
- Set sail on a scenic boat tour across the breathtaking waters of Lake Ohrid.
- Sip and savour local vintages on a winery tour and tasting experience.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Regional Cooking Demonstration and Light Lunch, Ohrid
- Boat cruise on Lake Ohrid
- Walking tour of Ohrid
- Visit Bitola and walk along the Sirok Sokak
- Winery tasting with light lunch
- Skopje walking tour
- Prizren orientation walk
- Prizren Fortress sunset walk
- Pristina walking tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, walking, boat
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Hotels (7 Nights)
- It is important to note that accommodation in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not built to be hotels but rich owners houses, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head.
- On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
- Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Classic
Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Friday
22 May 2026
22 May 26
Tirana
Friday
29 May 2026
29 May 26
Pristina
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,599
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
29 May 2026
29 May 26
Tirana
Friday
05 Jun 2026
05 Jun 26
Pristina
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,599
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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