Balkan round trip in 7 days from Ohrid

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Location: Macedonia

Activity: Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 7 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

Person (12-90)

999.00 €

Child (3-11)

500.00 €

Total price 999.00 €

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Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 12 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.

Duration: 7 days

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Available from: 04/03/2025

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Highlights

Guaranteed departures every Tuesday from March till November
7 days round trip with guided city tours and visits to several UNESCO sites
More persons booked at once - lower price apply

All about the trip

One of our best seller tours which covers four Balkan countries – Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo.

This round trip starts/ends in Ohrid with visits to the most famous cities and regions of mentioned Balkan countries. Visit to Tirana, Albanian capital, Bay of Kotor, Durmitor NP, Tara canyon, Kosovo and Skopje, the Macedonian capital.

For more detailed information about the tour, please see the Itinerary section.

Solo traveler? No problem! We have an option for you - ask for more information before you book.

What is included in the price

Transportation according to the itinerary by car, minivan or minibus
6 nights accommodation at boutique hotels including daily breakfast and hotel taxes
1 x wine tasting with lunch in Tikvesh
Experienced English-speaking local tour guide (for parties 1-3 pax guide will be a driver as well)
Visits as described in the program, including admission fees
1 complimentary bottle of water per person / per day

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in SGL room - 280 € (on request, to be paid on spot)
"Solo traveler tour supplement" - 800 € - if you are a solo traveler please contact us for more information before you book
Pre or post tour accommodation and airport transfer on arrival are on your own.
Any other meal (lunch or dinner)
Gratuities for the driver/guide (not obligatory)
Personal travel insurance and personal spending during the tour

Instructions

Guaranteed departures (You book - You go), which means that you will join a group of other travelers.

Child price valid only when accompanied by two adults.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream

Itinerary

DAY 1: TUESDAY: Ohrid and Ohrid lake
	Ohrid and Ohrid lake are part of UNESCO World heritage. Walking tour in the old town of Ohrid with local guide and visits inside to some of the most important Ohrid sights - The Ohrid fortress (inside) the Holly area of Plaosnik with new St Klement’s church (inside) the small church of St John in Kaneo (outside) and the cathedral church of St Sofia (inside). Afternoon departure towards Albanian capital Tirana, with a coffee stop at Elbasan. Overnight at hotel Mondial Tirana 4* or similar.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY: Tirana, Shkodra and welcome to Montenegro
	In a morning Tirana walking tour with local guide and visit to the National Museum (inside). Drive north to the town of Shkodra. Possibility to visit Rozafa castle. Afternoon drive towards Montenegro. Drive along Montenegro coastline with a photo stop by St. Stefan island. O/N in Budva area, 3*.
DAY 3: THURSDAY: Cetinje and Boka Kotorska to Durmitor NP
	Morning drive towards Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro. Recommended to visit is the National & Relief museum. Afternoon drive along Boka Kotorska bay with stop and an individual visit to Kotor old town. Drive to Montenegro mountains and Durmitor NP. Visit to the park and unique Black lake. Overnight at 3* hotel in Zabljak.
DAY 4: FRIDAY: Welcome to Kosovo
	Morning visit to the canyon of river Tara and the unique Tara bridge. Drive towards Kosovo on the picturesque mountain road. Afternoon visit to Pec and Rugova valley. Arrival in the picturesque town of Prizren late afternoon. A lot of Christian and Muslim monuments make this town unique. Prizren is one of the oldest settlements in Kosovo and the western Balkans. Overnight at hotel Theranda 4* or similar.
Day 5: SATURDAY: Pristina, Gracanica monastery and drive to Skopje
	Drive towards Kosovo capital Pristina and walking tour in the city center. Later on visit to Grachanica monastery.
	This unique Serbian Orthodox monastery is located in the small village of Grachanica and was founded by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321 on the ruins of a 6th-century basilica. In the afternoon arrival in Skopje. Evening at leisure in Skopje. Overnight in Skopje, hotel Ibis 4* or similar
DAY 6: SUNDAY: Vodno mountain and Tikvesh wine region
	Day starts with a visit to nearby mountain Vodno and St. Panteleimon monastery at village Nerezi (inside)
	Drive towards the biggest wine region in Macedonia - Tikvesh. Visit the biggest ancient site in Macedonia - Stobi, dating from 1st century AD. Afternoon visit to a local winery where you will feature a taste of our historically significant Vranec followed by four wines of your choice, as well as fresh concept dishes that continue to create culinary memories for new diners and our favorite regulars. Departure towards Bitola for overnight.
DAY 7: MONDAY: Bitola, Prespa lake and Galichica NP
	Morning walking tour in Bitola, the second biggest town in Macedonia with a visit to Heraclea Lynkestis ancient site near Bitola. Later on departure towards the second biggest lake in Macedonia, Prespa Lake, with a coffee stop and drive across Galichica NP, with spectacular views of both Prespa and Ohrid lakes.
	Arrival in the city of Ohrid in the afternoon.
	End of the tour

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Ohrid. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Visit Macedonia Incoming Tour, 3b Angel Dinev str. 2, Skopje, 1000, Macedonia, + 389 2 3098 314, stefan@visitmacedonia.mk.