Sofia-Skopje-Pristina-Prizren

• Old Bazaar, Skopje

  45 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Our tour will start with pick up from your centrally located hotel/accommodation in Sofia at 08:00 am. The first destination will be Skopje - the capital of North Macedonia. After approximately 3 and a half hours guided trip we will reach the city. During the long drive, you will learn the Bulgarian point of view regarding the history of the region. Then you will have two hours guided tour of the city made by a Macedonian guide. You will have the chance to hear the stories about Yugoslavia and the modern way of life in the country from a local, which will make your experience truly worthy. In addition, you will compare the two historical interpretations and make your own conclusions. The highlights you will visit are the Old fortress, Sultan Murat Mosques and the Old Bazaar, where we will have the chance to see Caravanserais (inns) from the Ottoman period when Skopje was one of the main trade centers on the Balkans.

• Skopje Fortress Kale

  15 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Our next stop will be the historical fortress located at the highest point in Skopje from where you will have the chance to admire the stunning view of the city.

• Sultan Murad Mosque

  Admission Ticket Free

  One of the oldest and biggest preserved mosques in Skopje

• The Stone Bridge

  10 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  We will cross the Vardar River by the Stone bridge, the only preserved bridge from the Middle ages and start our exploration of the new part of the city.

• Macedonia Square

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  We will visit the new neo-classical square Macedonia. There we will admire the biggest statue of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II. You will stop and learn the history of the ancient Macedonians and the adventures of their rulers.

• Memorial House of Mother Teresa

  20 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  We will continue to Mother Teresa memorial house. She is the most famous person born in Skopje. Her work and contribution to the world deserve huge respect. In the house museum, you will learn about her story and will track her life by the big photography collection. The walking part of the tour will finish at the Gate Macedonia (newly built triumphal arch). With this, our exploration of Skopje will finish and you will have 1,5 hours for lunch and rest before we continue our journey to the capital of Kosovo- Pristina.

• Pristina National Library

  15 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  After approximately 2 hours drive from Skopje, we will reach Pristina- the capital of Kosovo. Then we will start our walking tour of the city. Our first stop will be the Pristina National Library, completed in 1982 when Kosovo was part of Yugoslavia. The library is keeping valuable books and documents some of which date to the 15th century. An interesting fact is that it is ranked at the top of the ugliest architectural structures in Europe.

• Statue of Mother Tereza

  Admission Ticket Free

  During our walk, we will pay attention to the statue of Mother Tereza. Due to her Albanian origin, she is a highly prized person in Kosovo.

• Carshia Mosque (Xhamia e Carshise)

  Admission Ticket Free

  We will pass by the oldest building in Pristina - Carshia Mosque, built during the 15th century.

• Fatih Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit)

  Admission Ticket Free

  Another highlight which we will pay attention to before leaving for Prizren will be the Imperial Mosque. It has been constructed by Sultan Mehmed II the conqueror of Constantinople.

• Prizren

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Our final destination for this day will be Prizren- a lovely city surrounded by beautiful mountains. We will reach the city after 1,5 hours drive - at approximately 20:00 pm. We will enjoy tasty traditional food for dinner and overnight in the historical part of the city.
• Accommodations

  Overnight at a nice 3-star hotel in the historical part of Prizren