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.
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Tirana City tour from Skopje (with a stop in Ohrid)
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What's included in Tirana City tour from Skopje (with a stop in Ohrid)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Saint Sophia
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.
St. Jovan Kaneo
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.
National Archaeological Museum
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.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje
- Experienced English speaking guide/driver for the tour
- Ride with a comfortable A/C vehicle throughout the entire tour
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The pick up time is 7 AM. We can pick you up from your hotel or any other location of your preference in Skopje