Discover Northern Albania and Kosovo

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Duration

10 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

About this tour

North Albania Tour will make you discover Northern Albania and Kosovo share a common past. Also, they are so much culturally alike. The dialect spoken called “Geg dialect”  includes all northern Albania, Kosovo, and beyond. Firstly, we will start the tour in Tirana visiting the heart of Tirana, the Scanderbeg Square, and Et’hem Bey Mosque. These two cultural monuments are an important part of Tirana. It is one of the most beautiful things Tirana has to offer.

On the square is located the Scanderbeg Monument, which is the National Albanian Hero Gjergj Kastrioti and his horse. The monument is part of the heart of Tirana for more than 50 years ago. The square has got its name from the monument. The square is made up of a side with Tiles that come from every corner of Albania and in them, it’s engraved the city or town it comes from.

Next, you will visit the National History Museum in Tirana.

This museum is the largest in Albania, and it helps you understand Albanian History. This is why the museum deserves to be one of the first on top places to visit in Tirana. The museum is divided into rooms where you can see historical events from medieval times until today.

The National History Museum is built during the communist regime and the architect was the daughter of Enver Hoxha (Dictator and communist leader of Albania).  However, the museum was built to hide the terrible fatalities of communism. Nowadays you can see the communist exhibition that shows the dark side of Communism.

Discover Northern Albania and Kosovo – Kruja

After head to the agritourism center of Marikaj where a nice lunch arrangement waits for us (Sondor Travel ). Next, we travel to the city of Kruja where we can visit the Castle and Scanderbeg Museum.

The Museum of Scanderbeg was designed as an ancient fortress. It is composed of separate pavilions, each representing a piece of Kruja, Albania’s heroic struggle against Ottoman invasion. These include the pavilion of antiquity and early middle age, the Albanian princedom pavilion, the pavilion of the ottoman invasion, the medieval fortress pavilion, and the Albanian resistance pavilion.

Each of these, in its own way, reflects the life and activity of Albania’s most famous national hero.

Kruja Castle was built in the 5th and 6th centuries A.D. Charles I of Anjou rebuilt the walls in the 13th century and the Turks rebuilt them again some centuries later. In 1617 an earthquake caused great damage to the walls, after which they were reinforced with 9 towers. The highest and most well-defended part of the fortress is a clock tower. It used to serve as an observation platform during times of war.

Discover Northern Albania and Kosovo – Prizren, and Peja

We travel through the Nation’s Highway toward Prizren, Kosovo. In Prizren, we will visit Sinan Pasha mosque, League of Prizren, and the old city center. We continue driving to Peja to visit the Patriarchate of Peja.

We visit in Decani Serbian Orthodox Monastery enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage List. Next, we drive to Gjakova and have lunch in the restaurant “Carshia e Jupave” (on group expenses). In the afternoon we cross the border into Albania. On the way to Valbona, we can stop and take some pictures of the Valbona River.

Also, we will walk for about 1 hour to Kukaj village where we will learn more about the life of the local shepherds.

Discover Northern Albania and Kosovo – Shkoder, and Durres

We travel by our minibus until Fierza to catch the boat that sails for about 2 hours through Koman Lake. In Koman lake have been built 3 of the most important hydropower plants in Albania with an installed power of 600 MW. Not far away from the Power Plant are situated the Koman Tumuli, a very important necropolis that has helped the Albanian archeologist understand better how the ancient Illyrians transitioned into the nowadays Albanian population. After this interesting experience, we stop for lunch in the restaurant Dea. (Sondor Travel). After lunch, we drive towards Shkodër where before entering the city we can visit Rozafa castle, which dates back to the 4th century BC.

Next, to Durrës the 2nd biggest city in Albania, which dates back to the 7th century BC to visit the Roman Amphitheatre. After the visit, we go for lunch (Sondor Travel) in a characteristic restaurant in Shkembi i Kavajes-Durrës. Next, we resume driving to Berat to visit the UNESCO city. First, we will visit the castle, which dates back to the 5th century BC and after that, we will take a walk through the Mangalem quarter which gave a distinctive look at the city’s architecture.

Discover Northern Albania and Kosovo – Elbasan – Tirana

Our journey will take us to Elbasan where we will visit the Castle, which dates back from the 15th century, and Saint Mary church in the castle.

we take an excursion to Dajti Mountain by cable car. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Dajti Mountain and visit the site. From there we can enjoy a nice panorama of Tirana city.

We end the tour in Tirana

Highlights

  • Visit UNESCO site of Decani Monastery
  • Walk in Valbona valley and enjoy the stunning scenery
  • Visit the UNESCO town of Berat
  • Take the cable car to Dajti Mountain

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation in 3*, 4* hotels for 9 nights
  • 5 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Transportation for 8 days
  • English speaking guide for 10 days
  • Local guide for 1 day
  • Koman Boat tour
  • Tickets for different attractions
  • Sondor Travel Assistance
  • Additional Services
  • Insurance
  • Drinks

Itinerary

The group is met at the airport by our Guide and Driver and transfer to the hotel in Tirana. After a short time in the hotel we take a city walk to visit the center of Tirana and Et’hem Bey Mosque. Dinner in Rogner restaurant (Sondor Travel)
Overnight: Tirana

Breakfast in Tirana. Today we start the day by visiting the History Museum in Tirana. After the visit we head to the agritourist center of Marikaj where a nice lunch arrangement waits for us (Sondor Travel ). Next we travel to the city of Kruja where we can visit the Castle and Scanderbeg Museum. In the end of our visits we transfer to Rubik where will be accommodated. Dinner in Rubik “Marubi” restaurant (Sondor Travel)
Overnight: Rubik

Breakfast in Rubik. We travel today through the Nation’s Highway toward Prizren, Kosovo. In Prizren we will visit Sinan Pasha mosque, League of Prizren and old city center. Lunch on group expenses. We continue driving to Peja to visit the Patriarchate of Peja. Dinner in Peja “ Zenel Beu Tower” restaurant (Sondor Travel)
Overnight: Peja

Breakfast in Peja. Today we visit in Decani Serbian Orthodox Monastery enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage List. Next we drive to Gjakova and have lunch in the restaurant “Carshia e Jupave” (on group expenses). In the afternoon we cross the border into Albania. On the way to Valbona we can stop and take some pictures of Valbona river. Dinner in Valbona “Margjeka” restaurant (Sondor Travel)
Overnight: Valbonë

Breakfast in Valbona. Today we will walk for about 1 hour to Kukaj village where we will learn more about the life of the local shepherds. We will meet with Tahir, a local, who lives in Kukaj. At his house we will have lunch (Sondor Travel) as well. After lunch we can take some time to explore the area on our own. Next we walk back to our hotel and have a relaxed afternoon. During tonight’s dinner (Sondor Travel) Overnight: Valbonë

Breakfast in Valbona. We travel by our minibus until Fierza to catch the boat that sails for about 2 hours through Koman Lake. In Koman lake have been built 3 of the most important hydro power plants in Albania with an installed power of 600 MW. Not far away from the Power Plant are situated the Koman Tumuli, a very important necropolis which has helped the Albanian archeologist understand better how the ancient Illyrians transitioned into the nowadays Albanian population. After this interesting experience we stop for lunch in restaurant Dea. (Sondor Travel). After lunch we drive towards Shkodër where before entering the city we can visit Rozafa castle, which dates back to 4th century BC. Dinner in San Francisco restaurant (Dinner on group expenses)
Overnight: Shkodër

Breakfast in Shkodër. Today we head to Durrës the 2nd biggest city in Albania, which dates back to 7th century BC to visit the Roman Amphitheatre. After the visit we go for lunch (Sondor Travel) in a characteristic restaurant in Shkembi i Kavajes-Durrës. Next we resume driving to Berat to visit the UNESCO city. First we will visit the castle, which dates back to 5th century BC and after that we will take a walk through Mangalem quarter which gave a distinctive look to the city’s architecture. Dinner on group expenses.
Overnight: Berat

Breakfast in Berat. Our journey will take us to Elbasan where we will visit the Castle, which dates back from 15th century and Saint Mary church in the castle. Next we go for lunch (group expenses) in one of the restaurants in Elbasan. After lunch we drive to Tirana. Dinner in restaurant Sky Tower (Sondor Travel)
Overnight: Tirana

Breakfast in Tirana. Today we take an excursion to Dajti Mountain by cable car. It take about 20 minutes to reach Dajti Mountain and visit the site. From there we can enjoy a nice panorama of Tirana city. Lunch is organized in the site as well (Sondor Travel). Kthimi mbasdite ne Tirane . Dinner in Tirana (on group expenses)
Overnight: Tirana

Breafkfast in Tirana. Transfer in airport. End of the Program.

Experience

Discovery Tours
Multi - Country

Durations

10 Days

Languages

English

Tour's Location

Albania, Kosovo

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