Kosovo and North Macedonia Tour Program

Day 1 arrival Pristina
Meet our local agent at Pristina airport then depart for the city center and drop off your luggage at your hotel.

Day 2 : Peja > White drin waterfall > Pristina (1h45 - 100 km)
After breakfast, start the visit of Pristina, the newest and smallest capital of the Balkans. It already has everything of a large metropolis with a lively city center with its many cafes and restaurants.
pick up your rental car and reach the Drin Blanc waterfall, stroll to the top where you will reach the « Sleeping Beauty » caves for an interior visit of the galleries sculpted for centuries by the force of water.
Join Peja, the largest city in western Kosovo located at the foot of the mountains and the Rugova gorges.
Overnight in Peja.

Day 3 : Peja > Decani > Gjakova > Prizren (1h45 - 75 km)
After breakfast, head towards the Monastery of Visoki Decani. A monument dating from the 14th century and listed as a UNESCO heritage site, you can admire these frescoes which constitute one of the peaks of Serbian art, powerfully inspired by Byzantine art, in particular by the Church of Saint-Sauveur in Constantinople. .
Take the road to Gjakova, a charming town in Kosovo with its authentic old center and its many craft stalls. Lunch in Gjakova.
Continue your journey to the village of Velika Hoca, a Serbian enclave in the heart of Kosovo. Meet a family whose wine production dates back to the 13th century. Discover the life of this family and learn the history of this small village with its 12 Orthodox churches. You will join the family's vineyards and then learn more about the production of local wines. Dinner with your hosts while tasting several wines and rakias from their production.
Reach Prizren at the end of the day.
Overnight in Prizren.

Day 4 : Prizren
After breakfast, visit the cultural and historical capital of Kosovo. Surrounded by mountainous landscapes, discover the old Ottoman center of the city where the Lumbardhi River passes.
Its cobbled streets and teahouses in the old bazaar, give Prizren a unique Ottoman charm with its three religious enclosures nearby: the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Saint George Orthodox Cathedral and the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Relief.
Visit the Albanian League of Prizren, the first league for the defense of Albanian rights established at the end of the 19th century.
Free time to drive to Prizren Fortress for stunning views of the city.
Possibility to visit of fabric of bio cheese outside Prizren.

Day 5 : Prizren > Skopje (2h30 - 160km)
After breakfast, then take the road through the Sharr Mountains towards North Macedonia with its Capital city, Skopje.
Start the visit of an earthquake-ravaged city in 1963 that has completely rebuilt itself and offers a unique experience.
You will enjoy a separate city between two cultures and two different lifestyles between Albanian Macedonian and Macedonian.
Stroll through its new city centre to discover its famous fortress "Tvrdina Kale" and its stone bridge "Kameni Most" that separates the city into two parts with the old Ottoman bazaar "Čaršija".
Overnight in Skopje.

Day 6 : Skopje > Matka Canyon > Jance (2h - 120 km)
After breakfast, head to the Matka Canyon, a must-see destination in Macedonia. Embark on a boat ride to explore the Vrelo Caves, considered among the deepest underwater caves in the world.
Next, head to the Mavrovo National Park.
Arrive at Mavrovo National Park and enjoy the stunning landscapes, including Lake Mavrovo and the Radika Canyon.
You will stop at the Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery, located on the heights of the canyon, which is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia.
Continue to the picturesque village of Jance, where a local resident has invested in building houses using materials from the past.
Overnight in a charming traditional hotel in Janche.

Day 7 : Jance > Vevcani > Ohrid (1h30 - 80 km)
of Mount Jablanica. This village is famous for its costume festival celebrating the New Year according to the old Orthodox calendar, one of the oldest in the Balkans, with origins dating back over 1,400 years.
Explore this small village and walk along a wooden pier to admire the Vevchani spring.
Next, head to Ohrid, the cradle of Orthodoxy in North Macedonia.
A UNESCO World Heritage city and a beautiful lakeside town that, for many, represents the pinnacle of the Macedonian experience.
Overnight in Ohrid.

Day 8 : Ohrid
After breakfast, explore the wonders of Lake Ohrid.
Short photo stop at "Bay of bones", an authentic reconstruction of part of a settlement, dating from 1200 to 700 BC. J.-C.
Visit the Saint Naum Monastery. Amidst lush greenery and built in the 10th century, the monastery is a haven of tranquility on the border between Albania and Macedonia.
Go back to Ohrid, the cradle of Orthodoxy. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and sublime lakeside city which for many represents the culmination of the Macedonian experience, a Kingdom of light and water as well as a reference to the ancient ruins of traditional kingdom of Macedonia.
Discover its well-preserved historical heritage such as the church of St Jovan or the ancient theater dating from the Roman Empire.
Overnight in Ohrid.

Day 9 : Ohrid
Vanuit Skopje mag je det paradijselijke Matka canyon beslist niet overslaan. Dit
After breakfast, free day in Ohrid to enjoy the city's beaches and stroll through the old town. Opportunity to visit Ohrid.
- OPTION: DIVING
Meet your scuba instructor and set out to explore the oldest and deepest lake in Europe which contains around 200 different species. Discover the underwater fauna and flora of Lake Ohrid, also famous internationally for the discovery of remains dating from the Bronze Age.
- OPTION: Kayaking
Departure for the day of kayaking, during which you will be accompanied by a professional guide who will take you to the most sumptuous natural spaces of Lake Ohrid.
- OPTION: VEVCHANI
Join the village of Vevtchani located at the foot of the mountain of Jablanica. Join the heights of the village for a short walk through its picturesque water sources.
Overnight in Ohrid.

Day 10 : Ohrid > Prilep > Omorani (2h30 - 95 km)
After breakfast, head towards Prilep to see the Marko Towers ("Markovi Kuli"), which are the remains of a vast fortress from the 14th century.
Next, travel to the tiny village of Omorani in the Macedonian countryside for a rural experience in an 80-year-old stone house. Enjoy its swimming pool and the warm hospitality of the hosts.
Various activities can be arranged, such as a romantic dinner, a walk to the Babuna waterfall, or the creation of natural cosmetics.
Overnight in Omorani.

Day 11 : Omorani
After breakfast, enjoy a free day at your beautiful guesthouse.
Various activities can be arranged, such as a romantic dinner, a walk to the Babuna waterfall, or the creation of natural cosmetics.
Overnight in Omorani.

Day 12 : Omorani > Stobi > Crvulevo (3h15 - 230 km)
After breakfast, head to Stobi, the largest archaeological site in Macedonia.Discover the ruins of an ancient city established in the 4th century BC and learn more about the history of the Romans in the ancient territory of Macedonia.
You may also visit the Stobi vineyard along the way.
Finally, reach the small village of Crvulevo for an overnight stay in a charming accommodation surrounded by nature.
Overnight in Crvulevo

Day 13 : Crvulevo > Kratovo > Gracanica (3h30 - 235 km)
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning.
Then, head to Kratovo.
Visit the town, a hidden gem of North Macedonia, known for its medieval charm. Explore its cobbled streets lined with stone houses, admire the iconic clock tower, and discover its centuries-old Orthodox churches.
Stroll along the banks of the Kratovska River for a full immersion in this town full of history and character.
Finally, return to Kosovo with a visit to the Serbian village of Gračanica.
Overnight in Gračanica.

Day 14 : Gračanica
After breakfast, you will head to the "Bear Sanctuary," a park where many bears, once kept in captivity in private restaurants in Kosovo and Albania, were released. Enjoy lunch at the sanctuary.
Next, visit the Novo Brdo Castle, situated on the heights of a plateau offering a splendid panoramic view of the region.
Explore the Gračanica Monastery, dating back to the 14th century and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The afternoon is free for you to relax at your hotel.
Overnight in Gračanica.
Day 15 : Gračanica > Pristina airport (25 min - 20 km)
After breakfast, depart for Pristina airport for your return flight.